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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1899
Page
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Eye Ear Nose and Throat services listed with room numbers 60 and 302 Kinm building. Office hours appear as 26, morning to noon and 2 to 5 pm. Text is garbled and unreadable in places but indicates a clinic schedule.
December 18 report from Probabilities in Washington forecasts fair weather for East Texas on Monday and Tuesday with possible showers in the south on Tuesday and fresh east to south winds. West Texas expected to stay fair with cooler temperatures in the far north and variable winds. New Mexico Oklahoma and Indian Territories anticipate fall conditions on Monday and Tuesday with variable winds.
In Alliance near the post office Nelson Hamilton and three of his children died after an accident started by a boy tossing powder into a fire. The explosion collapsed the upper walls and trapped the family as a neighbor freed them, but all perished within hours.
A stark World War I era dispatch from New York datelined December 17 reports Britain facing a national crisis. It cites generals criticized for blunders, calls for more troops and weapons, and fears of isolation while predicting possible mediation by Russia or France. The piece notes heavy British losses, cabinet reshuffles, and pressure to reorganize the war office amid widespread public and press concerns.
The report of the State tax commission is summarized and the full text of the bill to be submitted to the legislature in the extra session convening January 13. Every taxpayer is affected thereby. See pages 5 through 9 for detailed coverage.
Apathy and imagination shortfalls threaten the empire as South Africa risks disintegration. The piece asserts urgent efforts must begin now to correct miscalculations about the foe and uphold Britain’s status as a great power amid liberal critics and press speculation on leadership recall.
In Dublin on December 17 crowds cheered Boer victories and waved the Transvaal flag in protest against Trinity College’s plan to award Joseph Chamberlain a degree. A large police force was mobilized as Maude Gonne and James Connolly led activists to the meeting site amid tense scenes.
In Sterketrom on December 15 reports say natives northward have rebelled against British reverses. The disturbance extends through Basutoland and nearby areas as natives express concern over British strength and respond with defiance and unease.
London December 17 The war office issued an outline of measures to mobilize the empire for South Africa. The Seventh division to proceed there without delay, with local troops at discretion. Nine militia battalions may volunteer abroad, an equal number to be embodied at home. A strong volunteer force from Yeomanry regiments to serve in South Africa. General Lord Kitchener named chief of staff to Haron Roberts, who will command in South Africa. Contingent volunteers and colonial offers will be welcome, with mounted units preferred.
Reported Tuesday British forces under heavy artillery fire at Mafeking maintain defences led by Colonel Baden-Powell. Boers allegedly offered exchange of Lady Sarah Wilson for General Ben Viljoen, while other garrisons still resist. Victoria Cross expected to honor numerous acts of gallantry.
An announcer notes a new country may open to land seekers as Wichita mountains cross Indian reservations and are said to be rich with coal. The region suits wheat oats corn cotton and stock raising, while cattlemen who long held grazing rights may oppose Senator Chilton's bill.
The British steamer Willowdene, Captain Anderson, from Rio de Janeiro via Santos, 30 days out, arrived at Port of New Orleans quarantine. All 25 crew are in excellent health with no sickness aboard. Cargo includes 43,000 bags of coffee. Disinfection and unloading proceed under U.S. Treasury rules. Health board debates entry and safety measures. next steps to decide if ship may proceed.
Capetown on Thursday December 14 reports secret meetings of Boer sympathizers held in various parts of Cape Colony. The attitude of the Dutch farmers is described as truculent amid the unsettled political tension and ongoing murmurs of resistance.
Manila dispatch reports Aguinaldo disguised and marching from Manitong with 600 troops toward Salvona then Cabugaon in Cagayan. An insurgent major surrenders captives to General Young as Young’s forces split into six or seven groups. Swigert’s detachment clashes with 120 insurgents near Singras. two Americans killed, two wounded. Captain McCalla occupies Claveria and Pantelonia. Filipinos surrender 1900 rifles.
A large Dublin crowd mobbed and jeered as Maud Gonne and Connolly were detained by police after a wagonette tour through the streets. Michael Davitt, William Redmond and J O'Brien spoke against the war, praising Boer triumphs and urging Irish independence. The meeting condemned Chamberlain and called for US help, with tensions flaring over Phonix Park murders.
Fort Townsend December 11 J Homer Bird the condemned murderer will seek a further life extension by appealing to the United States Supreme Court after Judge Johnson refused a new trial The judge noted there was no extenuating circumstance to justify Bird's crime The coming execution would be the first legal hanging in Alaska under American occupation Also noted United States Judge Charles Johnson of Alaska resigns stating three thousand dollars a year does not cover his expenses in Alaska
London reports no new news on the Tugola river fight. Latest dispatches say Magers doutein forces are retiring with uncertain results.
From yesterday's democrats primaries Johnston appears to have carried Macon and Jaskeen counties by small margins while Morgan loses Morgan county to noncommittal candidates Troup and Walden in state legislative race Johnston also looks set to win a State senate seat from Marschal and Jackson counties Morgan's followers face disappointment Johnston's backers are confident of victory A second primary will be held in Morgan county in April for legislative candidates
A Perry Oklahoma dispatch reports Benster Chilton of Texas introducing a bill to open Kiowa Comanche and Apache lands. Land seekers and boomers have camped near the territory for a year, expecting opportunity as the measure stirs excitement.
December 17 in Cincinnati a dramatic incident occurred at the home of E Alexander Ferguson in Dayton Street Dudley Ferguson son of EB A Ferguson a well known lawyer employed detective Guy Meehan to shadow the young man. Ferguson shot Meehan who later died Dudley Ferguson was arrested and BK A Ferguson is cited as a prominent attorney.
In Nicholasville Kentucky on December 17 the three Reynolds children aged four three and one perished in a residence fire while their parents visited a neighbor. The house collapsed as relief efforts unfolded and the victims were recovered amid charred remains.
London dispatch reports during Christmas holidays the cabinet keeps in close touch as disaster overwhelms Britain. The South African Beverasca notes Britain facing unprecedented losses, with 7000 men killed or missing. Court news announces Windsor departure arrangements delayed until after Christmas due to the South Africa crisis.
A deciphered fragment notes whispered court whispers about a queen or elderly ruler and a war front pressure. It suggests anxiety over a potential conflict tied to an aging monarch and the stance of rival factions.
The queen declines to travel far from London and to spend Christmas away from Osborne. She will stay at Windsor to remain in touch with the cabinet, signaling the gravity of the crisis and her concern for the country’s welfare. She is, despite strain, in fairly good health.
Berlin editorials discuss General Buller's defeat as dignified but wounding Britain's pride. They note Britain fights to save South African possessions and blame Sir Redvers Buller for premature action. Authorities warn of war complications and view Britain's decline as evident to the world. Military papers harshly critique British tactics.
London December 17 Lieutenant Hon F H Roberts son of Baron Roberts of Candahar and Waterford was wounded at Tugela river during the war. He had been his father's aide de camp since 1900 and his gallantry in a Friday attempt to rescue a gun led to a Victoria Cross recommendation.
War office dispatch dated December 17 reports Lieutenant Chandos Pole was captured last Thursday while going to a flag of truce. He was unarmed and waved a handkerchief. French has moved headquarters to Arundelappa Vandermerwe with a command near Jacobsdal, while Gatacre shifts troops and stores to Sterkatroom from Putterskraal.
A fragmentary excerpt discusses British General Buller and the broader campaign in the Baltic region. It mentions England, St. Petersburg, and December observations, noting mixed reactions and opinion about the campaign’s start and conduct amid political pressures. The text appears as a garbled OCR snippet with unclear context and incomplete sentences.
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