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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
2
Congressional debate touches on independence ideals and non intervention while examining Manila news suppression. Pettigrew pushes inquiry into Philippine republic recognition. confirmation sought for testimony and investigative reports. session adjourns to January 3 1900 with Interstate Commerce Commission hearing planned.
Washington January 10. Republicans failed to secure adjournment after a prolonged filibuster. Mr Grow the ex speaker faced questions as Democrats jeered and debated rule flow. At 2 05 p m the house adjourned until noon January 3 1900, amid party clashes and personal privilege claims.
The secretary of agriculture issues the annual order establishing a Federal quarantine against southern fever in cattle effective January 1. It bans interstate transport except under defined rules from quarantined districts, drawing setback from California north of a line east of San Francisco.
The executive committee of the National Association of Freight Commissioners held a meeting in Washington. Delegates discussed regulatory matters and freight policy with emphasis on upcoming agendas for the association's work and regional concerns.
Today’s dispatch notes many fronts in Africa with General Boller recovering guns and General Methuen missing since Sunday. Modder river trenches stretch twelve miles as Doers hold key positions. General Roberts plans travel to Africa after arriving in London.
Mr Pettigrew in the Senate laments suppression of facts about Diney’s agreement with Aguinaldo and Mr Hale pays tribute to General Brooke. Mr Morgan and Mr Hoar discuss few possessions. Senate and House adjourn to January 3 after a contentious roll call.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Guerral Lawton related to a widow and orphans, President McKinley and Secretary Root, a French senate imprisonment, a treaty with France, and Governor General Wood arriving at Havana meeting demonstrators. Details are garbled and names uncertain.
The New York stock market recovered some strength while Brooklyn Transit slipped. Call money eased as grain futures dipped. Wheat corn and oats closed lower with provisions steady.
Washington dispatch reports Adjutant General Corbin withholds public release of Texas offer details tied to surrender terms of officers and soldiers at Fort Ringgold after Lieber orders a full review. The item cites a high level dispute over civil actions linked to the fort.
Dispatch from Capetown reports the Boers intend a major defense at Stormberg near London with a force around 2000, mainly rebel Dutch troops, moving toward the abandoned British camp. The Daily News notes a significant concentration and readiness for action on the frontier.
Fragmentary OCR text lists multiple officers with ranks and units such as Joseph Wheeler and various colonels including J. Bates, G. W. Davis, T. Sehwan, and others from volunteer regiments. The passage mentions brigadier generals, colonels, and named units like First California and Twentieth Kansas, but the wording is garbled and uncertain.
The Times denounces the War Office for failing to provide effective articles. It notes longer ranke noy!guna in the Ameen atingk escaped. Jord mayor J Newton reports 25 000 pounds raised by city firms to cover nec kery expenses for three thousand volunteers in the vite corps. Lord mayor says Commander Wolsh has accepted volunteers.
General Leonard Wood arrived as Havana’s new governor general aboard the steamer Mexico. The ship was decorated with flags and a harbor reception followed by a noon palace visit to General Brooke. Brooke departs for the United States soon, while Wood takes over amid formalities and optimistic remarks from officials.
Fragmentary notes mention administration and plans regarding Filipino refugees at Fort Ringgold. References to a Roberts case, a chairman named Burton, a Tugie agreement, and a Senate confirmation are garbled but imply official actions or inquiries with no clear outcome.
Reports cite prize awards at a Btare poultry show while a court dismisses a case for lack of jurisdiction. Charles Johnson, a Black man from Houston, dies Tuesday after an incident in Wharton. Sheriff arrests Ned Fisher, an escaped murderer from Harris County, in a Texas town. Brewers convene to discuss the beer trade in Texas.
Abstract shows Trouston banks ending December 4 with average reserve 41.68 percent. Loans and discounts drop from 377,000 to :nil. stocks and securities fall from 31,089 to 24,000. gold coin rises from 6 to 9. total specie 104,512. lawful money reserve down to 1,104,802. Individual deposits rise to 5,721,002.
Special to The Post from Washington reports a strong likelihood that after the new session opens in January the Roberts investigation committee will issue its report with no minority opinion. Hoberts predicts no dissent and aims for a principle beyond seats and money.
TRAXAS MATTE Washington December 29 Mr Cooper of Texas assigned to pub committees on internal revenue and review rocky and commercial treaties of the ways and means committee United States Marshal George H Greco of Dallas left tonight for home and will stop on his way at Ceveland and St Louis to confer with republican readers Mr Green has proved accommodations here fifty Texas Shriners who will be here next May wi their annal reunion Heorge W Strait was today appointed pewmaster of Richardton Dallas county vice Hildan J Bholton resigned An original pension of 19 per month has been granted James Wilson of Wanl der Texas W YD Carlile appointed temporary clerk in the Houston post office
Hon. Martlett Tripp's personal report to the secretary of state details Samoa events, noting Allied forces and the throne’s restoration, Judge Chambre’s reform, and the abolition of the kingship. It discusses Admiral Kautz's actions, the tripartite government plan, and the commission's stance on legitimacy and partition.
Texas real estate leaders invite statewide railroad officials to January Fort Worth convention to boost immigration and Texas development. A list of speakers from Gulf Colorio and Santa Fe railways, Cotton Belt and Texas Midland signals strong industry backing, including editors from The Houston Post and Southern Industrial Review.
In Richmond Virginia December 2 the United States circuit court heard Kera and DH Wan on an injunction against John Skelton Williams J W Mittentorf and others. Judge Waddill presiding sought to restrain further steps toward non submission of the operation of the Seaboard Air Line system with the Florida Central and Georgia and Alabama reads.
The president sent to the Senate the Hague treaty on pacific dispute settlement and a five year ban on launching calaves from balloons. The Senate quickly removed secrecy rules and publication followed. The message included a transmittal letter and a Senate call for immediate action per the accompanying report.
Lester Tettr and his brother John, famed for their English turf success last summer, were warmly greeted on returning to Cygnet Ohio. The brothers plan a larger home before their next trip to England.
December 20 reports from London note that Hoers used modern gus in Tugela river actions near Colenso bridge. Accounts criticize Hilelah department ignorance of Boer positions along low hills north of the bridge. British losses occurred as guns failed to reach effective range amid mounting Boer fire.
December 20. The Senate today confirmed several general officer nominations to brigadier general, all previously major generals of volunteers. Names include James H. Wilson and Fitzhugh Lee among others, with confirmations proceeding this session in Washington.
In New York on December 2 John J Sullivan testified in a suit by a liquor firm that he has no money or property. He admitted earnings in his career had surpassed 1 60 000 and that he made a fortune in the winter of 1883 8 but declared I have been a good fellow and I am broke. If anyone needed money and asked me for it he got it.
Piles can be cured with PAZO OINTMENT by manufacturers with a money back guarantee if cure fails. Cures routine cases in six days and worst cases in four to ten days. One application gives ease and relief instantly. Full details and price available by sending 60 cents in stamps to Its Medicine Co. Louis, Mo.
SHORT NEWS STORIES from New York and other cities report dividend decisions by Lake Short and Michitenn Southern, American Telephone, New York Central, and Illinois Central, plus a Memphis case involving Frank Thompson and four dead bodies. Other items include Savannah bond for Captain Carterton’s secretary and two killings in Kentucky near Jelico.
Foreign items note Admirl Von Diedrichs named head of the rival general staff atalt in The Hague. A Japanese envoy signed sections of the international peace conference. In Marseilles Mahmoud Pasha, the sultan's son-in-law, fled Constantinople with jewels and funds. In Santiago de Cuba a yellow fever hospital on a remote island was destroyed by fire and a hundred awaiting-shipment American soldiers were saved from the blaze.
Washington notes report the House introduces a bill authorizing the president to appoint a committee to visit China and Japan and study their commercial and industrial conditions. Senator Sullivan also introduces a bill to prohibit dealing in cotton futures and the government adopts the name Puer Biro as the official form for that stand, with all documents to follow that form.
An old drug advertisement touts Grove’s signature product for cold relief. It claims a money refund if the medicine fails to cure and prices it at 25 cents, urging readers to buy from druggists.
A Victorian advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a stomach and digestion remedy. Testimonials claim dramatic relief from headaches stomach trouble kidney and liver issues and overall health improvement after using the product. One user reports losing weight yet becoming healthier and confident in long term recovery.
K H Cawthon and Clothiers Furnishers announces a new shop at 12 and a half Main Street near Capitol Hotel. The ad highlights men and boys wear and furnishings with a focus on value and style for local shoppers.
Weather observations from Abilene and Galveston show uncertainty for tomorrow with freezing conditions and ice in some areas. Reports describe snow in Roby and heavy snowfall starting near Colorado, with expectations of continuing through the evening.
The daily forecast notes southerly to easterly winds across West Texas and New fall Thursday and Friday. Variable conditions expected with changing winds and temperatures.
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