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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1899
Page
3
A New Year fashion piece highlights crepe de chine bodices with satin trims and black ribbon detailing for contrasting outfits. It notes detachable satin yokes, broad black satin bands, and innovative sleeve trimmings as key seasonal features alongside home made novelties for parties and gift ideas.
A Beaumont Iowa syndicate contracts to purchase 10 424 acres of Broussard rice land in Jefferson County for 166 000 dollars with a 60 day possession window. The deal, organized by J D Broussard and J Broussard trustees, aims to raise over a million dollars for land improvement and expansion.
A festive menu features oysters on the half shell and broiled shad. Mushrooms and cucumber salads lead to lamb dishes, croquettes, and a stuffed green pepper centerpiece. Roasted sweet potatoes, Brie, plum pudding with hard sauce, ice cream, fruits, nuts, coffee, and cakes conclude the meal.
A collection of social musings on money perception, fashion longevity, post Christmas regrets, apartment contrasts, and cautions about ink habits. The text notes women over forty should care for themselves, and jokes about a speaking tube versus a dumb waiter in modern homes.
Sullivan recounts an assault where one man grabbed him by the collar, dragged him down, and stomped on him as their actions remained unseen in the darkness.
The eighth annual American Jewish Historical Society gathering began in New York at the Hebrew charity building with Dr. Cyrus Adler of the Smithsonian Institute presiding. Reports from secretaries and the treasurer noted 146 members and sound finances. Papers discussed include Adler on Inquisition in Mexico and Friedenwald on Isaac Levy, with others from Hollander and Kohut on related topics.
The Broadway National bank showed improvement as Examiner Wing's duties at Globe National bank release him for this bank. Examiner Iron arrives from Washington to take charge and push toward resuming operations. Cashier Curtis works to secure the $200,000 capital and complete subscriptions.
The joint conference of building contractors and building trades councils unanimously endorsed Martin B Madten plan for a permanent arbitration board of ten members. They will urge adoption by their organizations though details remain unsettled. An amendment limits arbitration time to prevent builders completing projects while the board investigates.
Pugilist Chandler Dent, Chicago, December 20 Tom Chandler known as Beaton Tom Chandler died today at his home from pleural heart disease. The veteran heavyweight born in that city came to Chicago in 1885 with Denver Ed Smith and later toured the country with John L Sullivan Paddy Ryan Alf Greenfield and Jack Burke as a sparring partner.
An operation for stomach cancer was performed on Rolland Reed of New York on December 20. His condition tonight is reported as very serious.
London dispatch notes heavy casualties at Ladysmith including four dead from fever and dysentery, three wounded from shellfire, and a later tally of ten killed and sixteen wounded in a reconnaissance by the Fifth Lancers and allied regiments. The piece discusses relief priorities, Buller’s war plan, and Boer resistance with references to Pretoria siege guns and militia mobilization.
A fire at E. H. Cunningham & Co. Sugarland mill destroyed the new sugar house and all machinery. The three story building stood 100,000+ feet, cost about $50,000 to build, and $85,000 of machinery was lost. Origin unknown. insurance details not yet set. Power and old mill survived. shed connected to the new mill burned.
A Washington dispatch reports Spanish war pension applications from the seventy first New York regiment continuing to arrive at the pension office. Total applications for the regiment now stand at 318. Pension Commissioner Fryans said many cases may not be pensionable as disabilities could be temporary. He noted no reliable estimate could be made.
A review by Harry Weldon in the Enquirer discusses a hypothetical McCoy vs Maher bout on an afternoon in January. The piece weighs each fighter’s record and argues neither has clearly dominated the other, with hints of bias and a rare nod to possible even odds.
The article reviews a major boxing match between Terry McGovern and Dixon, detailing McGovern’s past form and Dixon’s expected readiness for the coming bout. It notes McGovern’s quick clinch work, Dixon’s solid defense, and a predicted competitive yet favorable outcome for McGovern in the viewer's eyes.
Hon. Frank R. Graves, longtime lawyer and former legislator, died yesterday at his Karnes City home after a long illness. Graves, noted for brilliance in his field, was twice elected to the state legislature by the district’s Democrat voters.
The upstart featherweight contender Terry McGovern, rising from burlesque tours to world attention after defeats of Medlar Palmer, Forbes clash looms as he heads toward a Broadway A C title bid. Promoters forecast a $10,000 purse and a jewel belt presentation midweek ahead of the planned March 2 bout.
The article reports Tod Sloan aboard a Cunard Line steamer from Liverpool to New York mentioning personalities like William Whitney and Lord Beresford. Sloan discusses not riding much this season, hints at offers from Mr. Misker, plans to ride in Britain next week, and reflects on his year’s form and future intentions.
The New Orleans track loaded with a heavy betting card as trainers like Dereminn and Knight along with jockeys Listing Griffio and Wood prepared for seven furlong and mile events. Entries included Bannerer Sadie Human Crane Time Vat and others with handicap races and steeplechases on the slate amid damp conditions.
Irregular racing data from San Francisco events lists multiple horses, times, and purses with numerous OCR glitches. The fragment mentions distances from furlongs to a mile, names like Storm King Hindoo Princesse and Remany, but many words are garbled, making coherent summary difficult.
The text lists numerous names and race terms such as seven furlongs, top fringe, and various odd titles. It appears as garbled data from a historical racing page with inconsistent spellings and unclear event details.
Jockey Clem Jenkins has signed to ride for Philadelphia trainer W M Rogers for the next season. The New York scene saw Jenkins dazzling in a costly display while his future plans included a contract with Prince Pontatowsy pending completion this week.
Rio de Janeiro December 2 report that Dr. Mea Brazilian minister to France will return with authorization to negotiate treaties of commerce with France Italy Spain and Germany. A new differential tariff will take effect January 1. The legislature adjourned November 22 and elections for deputies will occur December 31 amid tense politicking. A Paris Parisos cartoon mocks England and the United States in a football allegory. The article notes opposition to US and British policy and discusses racial and immigration theories provoking regional indignation. The Brazilian battleship Riachuelo readies to carry President Campo Salles to Argentina in March next year to reciprocate a visit by Argentina's president.
Frankfort December 26. A debate over filling vacancies on the State board of election commissioners prompts a court petition. Democrats seek to have remaining members fill vacancies with John Mulroy named as one appointee. Republicans contend Governor Taylor should appoint and the issue may go to the courts.
A post office is established at Boni in Lamar County with Charles Charkey as postmaster. Several offices are discontinued, including Oakdale and Mendota, with mail routes reassigned. Texas patentees are listed for various devices and a few banks authorized to begin business, notably The Stockmen's Bank of Canyon and The London National of El Paso.
Washington reports that long negotiations for a general treaty of trade navigation and immigration with China and Maxio have concluded successfully. The third English copy marks departure from routine French as diplomatic language. General Corbin’s list of subscriptions to follow.
The Lawton home fund aggregates 415000 and the Het will stay open until January 5 while the comptroller of the currency grants Broadway National Bank of Lawton more time to complete reopening arrangements for the institution.
The Western Commercial Travelers Association held its annual session in St Louis on December 26 electing Adrian DeYoung as president and Alex Shothy as vice president. H Tatum read a report showing the association's funds at 66097.65 with 191000 paid to beneficiaries and 350000 in the organization’s reserve. A proposal to admit traveling saleswomen to membership failed by a large majority.
A nightlong search at the Braspel mine in Brownsville uncovers twenty bodies believed dead after a disaster as investigators work to identify the victims. Rescue teams faced difficult conditions and limited clues amid the ongoing inquiry.
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