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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1901

Page

3

Opinion on National League leadership voiced in letter

A December 24 letter to the National League clubs discusses leadership changes. It cites Delancey Nich for Andrew Freedman and questions the withdrawal of Boalding from the president-secretary role. The writer urges clubs to act in the league's best judgment.

Sige Drecember Delancey Nichfor Andrew Freedman T Baseball Club Vibe Ae Ckle Cincinnbath St. Louis Wa Gore Alr Lettur Fa Leiguoe Tefioe Tredeavdroo i Secfn

Winter Tracks handicaps upset in New Orleans

At New Orleans the winter track meet features diy handicaps with multiple entries racing at weights. Favorites are scarce with Jockos OFBRin and several horses like Golden Dink and Mint Sauce among movers in the long list of runners.

NEW Orveans Cais Uveenhey Tom Orushud Jockos Quyewu Hull Hasward Funes Kikin Rentileson Welling Denth Bennett Florian Moroni Ami Pa Lille Theepein Gini Vreetaypins His Sip Handlean Nille Atis Rex Ten Tiorp Jim Pauline Taroy Henry Reet Rinker Taingen Amiens Diaheell Connacht

Fasthail Team vs Galveston Eleven in City Grid Clash

The Fasthail squad faces Galveston Eleven in a key football showdown at the Tanetvatt Park arena. Schultz, De Lee, and Charley Elke anchor the backfield while star end Hrien headlines the Galveston lineup. A large crowd is expected as both teams seek a decisive win.

Galveston Mouton Galvesa Sam Palidl Tanetvatt Park Schultz Agrieniturdaid Colleee Tirtemion de Lee Charley Elke Gmerterback Indies Galveston Eleyen Nota Hrien Nana Webtos Ely

Fight prospects cited as Jeffries votes in major cities

Fragmented text mentions Jeffries votes at Chicago Cincinnati Madison and other cities, with references to Deregy, Delaney, Fitzsimmons and Husbands. It appears to discuss boxing engagements and potential matchups, but the garbled OCR limits clarity on events or outcomes.

Reb Billy de Manuhecer James J Jeffries Chicageo Cincinnati Madtinhin Kansas Anid Delaney Fitzsimmonp

Signing Up Players Amid Club Row in New York Baseball

An Indian team proposes DayGrn as a catcher despite standing, with FHAt the New York club backing Maton as a backstop.

Ember M New York Anpennee Ston

British War Withdraws Twenty Batteries of Artillery

War Office announces a strategic withdrawal of twenty batteries from South Africa. British forces report gains in the field with continued heavy casualties and prisoner releases as Lord Kitchener's dispatches detail battles near En Glen and Johannesburg. Market reactions show stock purchases amid wartime uncertainty.

War Office London Sucasion Phin Lomlou Sulstacion Wiley Clive Barrack Square Dell Haihoyy Seomah Kitchener Brivis Lord Kitchener Johannesturg Witlehy Charternd

Chinese Court Secures American Adviser For Foreign Interests

A Shanghai report states China has decided to hire an American adviser to manage foreign affairs. The move, though controversial, aims to strengthen policy amid domestic challenges. Also noted are a future Paris to Pekin steamship service and a deadly shipwreck near Konli Puhang with thirteen deaths among Chinese passengers.

Samene Minton Braevick Truige Japan Mail China Eee Onan Shanghai Hiss Paris Pekin Lomion Orth Ching Daily News Keane Tmbrit New Clichty Coren Extendini Saiphaliii Newa Roocivet Shangtal Meesre Weehin & Cooseteam Awiherst Konli Puhang

France and Venezuela Seek to Patch Diplomatic Rift

Paris reports resumed talks as Venezuela, backed by Spanish mediation, sends a memorandum to France. Caracas pushes for recognition of Venezuelan courts and removal of cocoa duties, while the French threaten higher cocoa tariffs if terms fail. Caracas chamber urges French compromise to avoid disruption of imports and market impact.

Proes Paris Venezuela France United States Povethienmt Am Imender Leone Castello Ventsuela Yenoh Italy Caracas Chamber of Commerce

Venezuelan Asphalt Suits Move Toward End

The long running asphalt litigation between New York and Bermuda interests advances in Venezuelan courts. The case, heard at Carupapo, concerns title to the asphalt and involves the Warner Quinlan group. A motion to dismiss or move forward was argued before the court as proceedings continue toward resolution.

Washington Inez Resort Venezuela Caraces New York Berm Warner-Quinlan Wault Warner-Qui Carupapoan Iibpoais Ken

Unclear text note on arcane decree and cadet involvement

The fragment references a decree or agreement affecting Pisccarion with mention of Bermuden and labor laborers. It notes capable men and cadets allegedly expelled from a United States military academy for SEE, expecting they will not surrender to a Caracas court ruling that reportedly issued an adverse decision.

Bermuden United States Military Academy Caracas

Filipino Chief Surrenders on Bohol Amid Heavy Fighting

Manila reports that Filipino leaders on the island of Bohol surrendered after a strong assault by twenty eight cannons and fifty guns. In Batangas province a U S detachment clashed with insurgents. one American private was wounded while casualties were reported among the Filipino forces. Subic Bay prison was published. many insurgents were captured in Laguna and Batangas provinces. Colonel Donaherty led a clean sweep of Laguna burning insurgent barracks and taking prisoners, with several insurgents executed during operations.

Bohol Manila Tel Saineony Bohel Batangas Enenty-flre Ifantry Linntensat BF Conley Suble Bay Laguna Batanas Ithe

Irishmen Sentenced for Forbidden Meeting in Ballymore

In Ballymore, County Sligo, Jagger Tully a South Leitrim pall agent was jailed for 0 months. John O'Donnell MP for Bout A350 received two months. Other Caled Ili Neb members faced sentences from one to four months in Dublin. The court cited a recent meeting and demanded rent payments.

Dublin Ballymore Enlnty Silgo Jagger Tully Palliagent South Leitrim John O'Donnell Don. Heerlen de Freres

Taft Leaves Philippines Amid Turbulent Transition

Fragmentary report notes Taft's departure from the Philippines on December 24 as divisions and unrest arise. Mentions Governor Taft and possible transitions under U S administration and grant-related concerns.

Secret Societies Elect Officers In Texas Camp Meetings

In Himtaville and San Angelo Texas fraternal lodges announce newly elected officers at recent gatherings. Names include Joseph Verturt and others in local orders with posts to grand council, muster, and treasurer roles, reflecting activity of secret fraternities in December.

San Angelo Texas Cleburne Talon of Fratertiol Muster Lertinetlcn Dodhoes Troth Mes McMillin Aneres Aira Henry Mods Rehiry Clartone Mo B. Allard Mulde M. Allard Pel Doe Dugan Clare Stewards EL Grant J. Ww Campy T Dolevite Grand

Fashion notes for feminine readers from a past era

A long decorative piece discusses dresses, accessories, and manners for women and mothers. It covers a taffeta bloomer style with velvet motifs, cautions about mothers revealing children’s faults, and suggests stying with poise. It also mentions wall paper holders, paper twine, and ornate fans and belts as accessories.

Brother released claim on fortune left to Aev Chenago

Edna Wallace seeks control of the entire fortune in a December 2 hearing. The actress Biba Wallace’s mother, with her lawyer, traveled to the Anditetum for negotiations offering £50 cash and £1 a month for life. Edna Wallace returned to New Neek shortly after arriving.

Edna Wallace Aev Chenago Themas Wallace Daly Biba Wallace Artress Romney Ongex

Testing Constitutionality of Goebel Reward Commission Act

In Frankfort Kentucky on December 24 a circuit court heard a test case challenging the Goebel reward commission act. David M. Covington of Leslie County represents a citizen taxpayer challenging the appropriation for the reward in the murder of William Gobel.

Frankfort Deumber Frankiso Wiliam Gobel Narnia David M. Covington Leslie County

Philippines urged for agricultural station leadership

A commission commends seven men with proven experience and training to head agricultural experiment stations in the Philippines. The group asserts there are other regions where agricultural skill could drive transformative progress, but emphasizes the Philippines as uniquely promising.

Philippines

The Good Shepherd Poem Set to Post Verses

A dialect poem about a shepherd guiding sheep through wind and rain and the flock's longing and loneliness. The speaker, a shepherd figure, reflects on care, guidance, and return as a stormy night unfolds and daylight nears. Confederate Home is noted at the end.

Postponement Announced for Southern Industrial Convention

In Atlanta Georgia on December 4 Colonel W A Hemphill president of the Rother Tn Austria association announced that the convention planned for Memphis Tennessee during January has been postponed Hemphill will also serve as vice president with other officers named in the announcement

Atllanta W. A Hemphill Rother Tn Austria! Seseration Memphis Teen Jonneare Hemphill Tas Natt Telce

Train car runaway on steep San Francisco hill causes deaths and injuries

In San Francisco on December 24 a trolley car failed to stop at a summit near Union Street. A derailment and collision left one person dead, nine injured including several named passengers and crew. Rescue crews aided victims at the scene and hospital care followed.

San Francisco San Promelaca Denember Killa Ood Fillmore Robert Weller Hoy Phelps Union Street Monaway

Fire at Shreveport Furniture Store Causes Major Damage

A devastating blaze at a downtown Shreveport, Louisiana, furniture store on December 2 threatens nearby structures. Initial estimates place property damage over $100,000 as fire crews work to contain the blaze and prevent spread.

Shreveport Jackson Rock Apt

Rathbun to be moved to state penitentiary tomorrow

Jeffersonville ind December 24 Newell C Rathbun who was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to the Tadlah Treformatory for from four to twenty one years for causing Charlies Goodman death in this city that month will be taken to the penitentiary tomorrow morning He will not ask for a new trial.

Jeffersonville Ind Newell C. Rathbun Charlies Goodman

Negro Attacked by Four Whites in Texas Farm Area

A black farmer traveling from Mineola to his home near Lindale was assaulted by four white youths last night. He was badly beaten, suffering a broken arm and skull fracture. doctors fear his injuries may prove fatal. Wealth and status of the victim are not specified.

Tyler Texan

Rock Island Railroad Plans 70 Mile Oklahoma Extension

The Rock Island Railroad Company notified Territorial secretary of plans to extend the line from Anakarko to a point near Addington, a distance of seventy miles. The action extends the main line into the territory, signaling major expansion.

Guthrie O. T Rock Island Railroad Company Territorial Secretary Anakarko C.T Addington

Agriculturists Sought by California Officials

December 24 report notes California officials seek agriculturists for city projects and research roles. The brief highlights recruitment aims and local academic ties to the university.

Zion Lace Receiver Decision Delayed After Judge’s Holiday

Chicago Defender reports Judge Toly postponed ruling on appointing a receiver for Zion Lace Industries until after his holiday vacation ends. No new date given.

Chicago Toly Zion Lace Industries

Sugar Market Turmoil Quelled By High Stocks And Buffeted Prices

James A. Post of National Sugar Refining voices concern on December sugar demand as grocers curb purchases due to rapid declines. He cites European bounty withdrawals and global stockpiles of beet and cane sugar as factors affecting prices.

New York James A. Post National Sugar Refining Company Peru

Expelled Brokers Dissolve Board of Trade Injunction

Chicago handles the expulsion of Arthur B. Jones and Michael Z. Ryu of A. St. Jones & Co from the Board of Trade. Judge Hanecy dissolves the temporary injunction, allowing enforcement of the act expelling them. Expelled members plan to appeal.

Chicago Arthur BR. Jones Michael Z. Ryu A. St. Jones & Co Board of Trade Wie Hanecy Jedse Tely

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