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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1899

Page

5

Globe National Bank Scandal Racks Boston Officials

Charles H. Cole president of the Globe National Bank is jailed in California on an embezzlement case involving about 900000 dollars. United States officers chased down the case, detailing loans tied to Edward A. Clark and Philip Coolidge, with questions about securities and custodial actions. The Boston clearing house and city funds face stress as the bank sinks toward possible closure.

Cal Chas Globe of Boston Feddee Boston Bateur Fato United States Ted Redondo Gipson Soomied Uriah Globe National Cole Mio Cole Globe National Bank Mass Monto Charles H. Cole Globe National Bketicie United Fiske Mmny Ember Wetton Panther Wing Jed Globe Bank Ole Mia Edward A. Clark Seeegies Clark Coolidge Alce Mint Mutton Boston Clear Association Shy Dawes Quincy A. Clarke Coe Masses City Ae Haverhill Savings Bank People's Ecomter Leominster Savings Maliom Five Cent Savings Bank Five Cent Savings Bavit Is City State of Manta- Ate Ee National Bank Eet H. Cole

Dickens party lights up Twentieth Century club in Richmond

The Twentieth Century club hosted a Dickens party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Moore in Richmond Texas. Members dressed as Dickens characters, names and roles listed, prizes awarded for best quotations and character portrayals, followed by a social meal and music.

Richmond Texas John M. Moore Twentieth Century Club Agaumed Jo Powell Haredaie Willeen Grace Dora J. M. Moore Mra. Baffin Dew Newell Barkis Mat Newell Arthur Clenham Emman Newell Betsy Trotwood Clvm Myers Alr Ella Meclarlane Estella McFarlane John Browdle McCarlane Wilfer Sidney Manor Lister Rombey H. L. Dyer Poggoty Rob Calder Moddel 8. B. Cobb Newman Noyes C. A. Beasely David Copperfield A. A. Bailey Sam Weller Mies Wille Bell Tilda Price J. H. P. Davis T. B. Weesendorf Bassett Blakely Dallas Mesdames Pleasants Anderson Henson Caleb Dance Mitchell Rickely Myer Cambell Dye Misares Smithers Georgetown Mary Lim Harwood Katie Sargent Ethel Pearson Lottle Myers Nettle Darat Georgia Dunlop Eleanor Russett Ivy Moore Allie Ogilby Wessin Foot Moseres William Jones Alf Dunlop Re Wharton Rutherford Fenn Thomas Hickey Walter Gus Henson Edgar Robert Wessendorf J. T. Dyer Frank Bell R. H. Woody Sylvesta Neal Jimmery Darst Walter Adams Matrice Dunlop Stafford 8. M. Lister

Taylor Items Weather Hits Taylor Merchants Hard

Taylor Texas December 3 After a week of cold and rain today is bright and clear and fair weather expected. Local merchants report thousands of dollars lost due to bad weather near the holidays. Roads into town are impassable hindering Christmas shopping. Stockmen note unusually wet ground. Sunday schools plan Christmas trees and seeskree lightings. Invitations issued for the marriage of Miss Alice Mitchell and W M Garritt next Wednesday. Southwestern university students pass through town en route home for holidays. Mr T A Bradshaw and family from Kentucky visiting and may relocate.

Taylor Texas Alice Mitchell W. M. Garritt Southwestern University States T. A. Bradshaw Kentucky T. M. Metcalfe

Pelton Briefs in Belton Texas Weather Hinders Travel

After heavy rain and a cold norther, Belton roads become nearly impassable and holiday travel is disrupted. Nearby visitors include Mrs. Martha McWhirter and grandchildren from Washington City, while Miss Sallie B Robertson visits Independ ence and Miss Julia Lipscomb hosts guests at Wedemyer home. U C D society event at Wedemyer academy postponed due to weather. Miss W H Black and Miss Lizzie Hudson travel to Houston for holidays.

Pelton Briefs Belton Texas Martha McWhirter Emma George Hagmane Washington City

Pioneer William Sachse Dies in Texas City

William Sachse a Collin county pioneer and wealthy citizen died last night in Sachse Texas The town of Bachse was named for him and he was a prominent local figure with the community bearing his name.

McKinney Texas Williamo Sachse Collin County Sachse Bachse

Maher and McCoy Prep For New Year Fight Uncertainty

Newspaperman quotes Peter Maher and John L. Sharkey discussing training, weight gain, and confidence ahead of a potential New Year boxing match with Jim Jeffries mentioned as a rival when conditions permit. Maher emphasizes strength, strategy, and willingness to back up claims with money and rounds.

McCoy Sh Oraman Dan Sharkey Lerex Noppers Tom Sharkes Iida Csr Gamer Winstone Peter Maher

New Orleans Race Holds Ups and Suspensions

In New Orleans December 23 the colt Alpen tests Boland’s weak finish as 209 purse rides on J. McCafferty’s Crescent handlery. Lackman wins while Murphy and Jockey Kitney face 30 day suspensions for inconsistent running. St. Lorenzo under review. Weather dull, track heavy. race summaries list Miss Dooley and Fd Gartland among notable results.

New Orleans Boland Alpen Creecent J. McCafferty Colf Podny Lackman Duke of Hd Gartland Godl Murphy Kitney Moncrelth As Fi Jones A. McIntyre St. Lorenzo Miss Dooley Good Order Dominis Fd Gartland Tyrba Hushfields Blue Lick Moni Crelth Crescent City Jackman Aspen Princy Atenes St. Loreuze Acustila Uniers

Oakland Race Results Highlight Maiden and Selling Events

Oakland results list six furlongs maidens and selling races with horses such as Rycery Miso Sonk Delecto Milo and sixteenth mile times 1 15 4 4 and 1 46 percent. Other entries include Senator Dubois Coda Advance Guard Princean Zeika Decoy Tappan Top Mast Red Pirate and Peace with varying times around 1 07 and 1 18.

Oakland Sen Francisco Rycery Miso Sonk Delecto Milo Elnatoln Senator Dubois Coda Celling Tappan

Boston Magnate Sees Clubs Dropping Out Of League

New York December 1 President A H Soden of the Boston club predicts Loulaville and Cleveland will withdraw before the season opens. He suggests Baltimore and Washington may also leave, risking a ten club circuit with a lopsided schedule and notes a committee will report options to cut the circuit.

Boston New York A. H. Soden Boston Baseball Club Loulaville Cleveland Seaon Baltimore Washington Boden Dogo

Fitzsimmons Seeks Jeffries Match Openness Declared

In New York on December a1 Fitzsimmons expresses a strong desire to meet Jeffries, saying if the former champion wants the bout he can have a chance at the drop of a bat. The statement frames the potential matchup as eagerly pursued by Fitzsimmons.

St Louis Republic New York Maher Eele Sharkey Muldoon Coney Island MeCcy Jeffries Tamm Tam Ju UK Cain Fitzsimmons Mateh

Reminiscences of John L Made Million Squandered Wealth

The piece recounts John L Sullivan’s reflections on earning and spending a vast fortune from boxing. It covers his self-justifying view of lavish outings, courthouse purchase, and charitable-esque gifts, plus a timeline of fights, exhibitions, and income leading to questions about prudent future use of wealth.

Sullivan's Wealth and the Burden of Training Costs

A discus from Corbett argues that boxing requires costly training camps and managers, noting Sullivan’s fortune and the drain of purses. He laments the need for multiple trainers and sparring partners, calling such luxuries essential yet financially ruinous for a boxer.

Ewing Predicts New York Team to Revive baseball interest

Cincinnati, December. Huck Ewing says New York will be a strong hall town next season and that a capable New York club could revive baseball nationwide. He notes potential in Giants players like Davie Doyle Glenron Van Halren and Seymour and stresses improving pitching to compete for a title with limited changes.

Ewing WHS Cincinnati New York Hall Town Huck Ewing Geqron Giants Davie Doyle Glen Ron van Halren Contyay Seymour

Texas Pall Players Plan Trip to New Orleans for Marine Games

Kid Nance and Harry Steinfoldt will depart Fort Worth tomorrow with Abner Powell to join National League players in New Orleans as part of a marine exhibition tour. The team aims to play games in the west next month, with McAllister not accompanying the group.

Texas Pall Cuber Fort Worth Texas Kid Nance Harry Steinfoldt

Sloan and Tild Mome. New York Jockey Arrives From Liverpool

Sloan and Ted Sloan the American jockey and J C Tall a professional bicycle rider arrived today on board the Cunard steamship carrier from Liverpool. The report places them in New York on December 2.

Weather Breaks Through as Christmas Trade Revives in Temple

The weather eases after a multi day spell with sun bright in the morning. Merchants and shoppers flock to town as folks from country areas begin arriving for the Christmas season. Stores prepare for a crowded weekend though rain and flooding hindered early shopping and the Sunday tree event is postponed. Doctors report patient improvement and local officials note inspections and holiday plans continue as expected.

Quer. Temple Texag Ecu Bet Dows Hawkee Norrow Banday Bok White Chicago Dave Willie Hess Mit We Ell Weil O'Dowd

Accidental Shooting Near Bog Church Claims Life

F M Smith of Nacrgdachos Texas surrendered to the Sheriff after a shotgun discharge in a turnip patch fatally wounding Mrs Theodore Vautera. Smith, 68, says the gun went off while he talked to her and he cannot explain how it happened. He alleges long-standing tensions with Wouters, his wife's brother, and notes a past head wound in the Battle of Gettwabureg.

Nacrgdachos Texas F. M. Smith Here Theodore Vautera Anys Wouters Gettwabureg

Waxahachie Admits Fireworks Boom Amid Yuletide Trade

Waxahachie locals report Mayor Hoan's proclamation easing firework use for the holiday period. District court adjourned for Christmas to Wednesday as a large throng fills the streets and merchants note slow Christmas trade.

Withdraw of National Loan and Investment firm from Texas

December 66 -1J WI Nowlin, state agent for Detroit firm, received notice that the company withdraws from the state over proposed tax laws. The action echoes earlier anti-trust era moves by insurers and signals a first step in tax law revision discussions.

Wim Hillsboro Texas Wi Nowlin National Loan and Investment Company Detroit Mich

Cuero Christmas Shopping Brings Busy Streets

Cuero Texas December 3 shoppers flood the town as the last shop day before Christmas arrives. The district court will adjourn after the holidays and jurors have returned twenty two felony indictments to date. Ovrola Midway attractions set up tents for a four day show in town.

Cuero Texas Aistrint Court

Methuen Stays Put as British Tactics Hold Modder River

A London dispatch reports General Methuen will not retreat to the Orange River. British forces reinforce Natal with transports, while advisers debate Buller campaigned aims and the Cape theater strategy. Prolonged delays and supply talk feature in war office commentary as Roberts plans continue.

New York The Tribune London Ays Paris Mall Leyds M. Delousse Peive Admiralty South Africa Natal Durban Denar Methuen Modder River Orange River Kimberley Buller Roilevies Ladremitt Deai Belmont Snsume Modder Lonion Iiler Ktabertes Capetown Cromot Prelotta Moarorafontein Colenso Blonnhere Enelistman Bellar Transvaal Wiagon Bay Eien Bethishb Heer Prniv Slortedt Mont Direct Proterin Onen Fidiven Winelow Churchill Delagon Bay Theun Ima Maine Cape Michearl Chamberlain Fowne Wrk Lord Sottubury

Weather Changes Halted Holiday Trade In Edna

The Edna Texas area reports a weather shift from cold damp to warm sunny, easing business for merchants during the holidays. A Mamie Sage elocution concert was postponed due to storms and will be held after the holidays. Mice Mate Suggs plans to return to Milford to meet her brother Dr K A Rugga. Mr Curtin and daughters from Brockett are visiting. Major Garrett notes his first trip to Jackson County Pines in twenty five years and the changes since then.

Ria Edna Texas Hitler Pright Mins Mamie Sage Suggs Milford K. A. Rugga Tila Pride Edina KR. Curtin Mines Thubie and Kate Brockett Money County Coun Major L. Garrett Mr. Curtis Dacknon County Pines

Free trial package offered by State Medical Institute

A fragmented advertisement promises free trial remedies for male health issues. It urges men to write to the Hicktron Building in Port Wayne to receive a sealed sample, claiming ease of access at home and discretion for those unable to travel.

Bel Cabo Hicktron Port Wayne

Wedding and local notices mark festive season in Krhhoy county

The article reports on weddings, family travel plans, and community events in Krhhoy county. It notes Mary Beant's wedding at Ar Rovans residence, Rev ROP Devt performing, and plans for postnuptial visits to Beaumont. It mentions Major Wolt Ja. Geledotn’s presentations and holiday visits by residents, with names and local addresses scattered throughout.

Krhhoy Ena Prandy Beaumont Wolfenberke Bupa Lote McHeery Jack Ktockman Levine Witte Dire TA Wolt Ryan McCrity Gofobville Mist Fort Worth

Wharton Holiday Plans and Health Update

Wharton residents mark a grand holiday event while cautioning about a quarantined health scare. The note confirms school adjournment for a week ending December 27 and reports on a non smallpox outbreak containment led by Dr. J. T. Sloan with four cases confined to a single boarding house and no widespread danger.

Aso Smoatipos Moat Tohtacand Tohugoana de Telattyo University J. T. Sloan Wil

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