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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1901

Page

2

Mixed News Roundup Signals Shifts and Conflicts

Fair weather and Navy yard actions fill a busy summary. Maclay faces lawful dismissal. civil service confirms legality. Violent deaths in Alabama and New York reflect unrest. Political contest heats as Democrats and Republicans respond to conventions. Dividends top 210 million. International talk spans arbitration and policing, with trade and military notes. Bethlehem hosts Christmas crowds as Pan American moves toward settlement. Sports brief hints Tad Shian faces potential return on condition of keeping away from England.

Maclay Navy Yard New York Civil Service Commission Birmingham Ala Joe’ Lawler Elimer Cleveland National Elite Federation Board Southern Edoccational Association s@seion Colamissa S. C

Fragmented Report From The Sleet Fair And Civic Notes

An OCR fragment mentions a sleet fair with battered crowds and a figure named Brewster, plus then shifts to various local items. It notes a notable entertainment event, a commission granting petitions, and a committee meeting in New Orleans on January 14. Names and places are unclear due to garbled text.

Dane Brewster Comets Perrys Wright Aneers Brewhan Severa Treigadiey Wosper

Sugar shaves rise as prices shift in holiday week

Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear phrases about sugar price changes,Oleons and ale related terms, a walk and a ticket, and a tower in a close setting. The readable parts imply a brief market or household item note with no clear entities or events.

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Christmas events and notes from city calendar

The calendar lists Christmas events at the opera house and a children's masquerade. Mr C Mier married a young lady at Belton as town social notes conclude the column.

Eanery Eine Ellie Tieeethen Aida Teys Marc Dretiean Mier Igdy Belton

Papal mission planned for coronation in London

Short, scrambled items report a papal mission for the London coronation, with other brief notes from Detroit to Basel. Mentions King Edward opening Parliament, and various unrelated incidents including a fatal shooting in Van Buren cafe and a tornado causing damage.

Rommel London Edward Detroit Mich Alger Rittery Als Simuel B. Neal Rome Niaplea Gothrie O. T.simon Owena Ajyed Et Bravansnat William T. Kavanaugh Jack Diegon Ian Javan W. T. Darlle Kavanaugh Washington General Chaffee Maenila Odus Redler Philippiaosratite Elde York Charles J. Burke Wade Philadelphia KEW Vyork Colhmel Thomas FP Oehilltree Gotha Ernest William Baslu Switzerland Herat Vienna Onist Palestine War Department Manila

Three Die as Crane Falls at American Bridge Works

Three men die and four injured when a steel crane collapses at American Bridge Works in Chicago this afternoon. The deceased are John Bwan, John Travet, and Abra... Rok. Injured include John Woote, Charles Warren, Matthew Hogan. Authorities have taken the survivors into custody for inquiry.

American Bridge Works Chicago Sten Amurlcng Tohin Bwan John Travet John Woote Charles Warren Matthew. Hogan

Wrecked Yacht Report Prompts Salvage Efforts

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a damaged yacht named Onananighe and Edison era salvage attempts. Vague references mention survivors or crew, a port, and ongoing repair work as workers assess the wreck and arrange potential rescue or recovery actions.

Wreck on the Santa Fe near Rincon, Texas

A derailed Santa Fe train left near Rincon in Texas after a crash on Tuesday. The engine was damaged, cars wrecked, and several crew members reported injuries, with workers investigating the cause of the derailment and the extent of the damage.

Fought Over An Ancient Issue In Kentucky Town

In Middlenboro Kentucky a dispute over an ancient issue led to a confrontation between residents. A fight escalated and a shot was fired injuring Wilken, with parties named including Dwight Vivenir Harlan and TL Wilson among others.

Middlenboro Doowmler Dwight Vivenir Harlan Dluyty Kenncdy Une TL Wilson Cartier Wnt Nelahior Tost Paria Ears Wilken

Christmas at Bethlehem Observed With Global Pilgrims

Reports from Bethlehem describe Christmas Eve and Day rituals at the Church of the Nativity and the Holy Land. European travelers and Americans joined crowds as lit processions moved through Manger Square, Turkish guards escorted ceremonies, and churches held services with benediction and carols.

Short Texas Specials and Evening Notices

Fragmented OCR summary lists varied items from Texas locales including dinner specials, fireworks, courtship musings, and county updates. Mentions WINCHERTRE fireworks, DEVERS A, George Brown, Wharton, Mona, and Paris plus Plano temperance talks and Trinity university events among scattered notices.

Indian admission bill at West Point outlined by congressman

Congressman De Giaffanreid plans to introduce Gill allowing Creek Nation youth to attend West Point. Governor Pleasant Porter signals support for the measure as Texas officials push for broader Indian cadet admissions to the academy.

de Giaffanreid Gill O. T Pleazant Porter Congressmas de Katenfeid Texas Comgrines

Sleet and Snow Storm Paralyzes North Telegraph Lines

Damaging sleet and snow swept across Montana and the northern states, disrupting travel and crippling telephone and telegraph services. Major roads iced over. snowfall stranded trains and halted street traffic as crews battled the storm’s path.

Unclear OCR Business Notice From Richmond County Clerk

Fragmentary text indicates a business matters notice filed in Richmond related to assignment and creditor actions. Document references a county clerk and potential filing for a two year period with terse, garbled names and phrases.

Richmond Richi Tera Pater Keren Fiai Piellis Jtill Jim Shety Nam

Drown Executed Nod At San Antonio Merchant Named Pauly

A San Antonio grocery merchant Pauly was executed amid a case in December. Officials report liabilities of $1000 and a related action connected to Herb Deiey and Um eehiod in Melytee.

San Antonio Texas A. Drown Amsieriveme Pauly Linbliities

Cotton Manufacturing Output Soars in United States

A Washington report details the cotton manufacturing sector, noting total output value at high levels with a substantial rise over the prior period. It cites 1081 establishments, wage gains, and increased employment while reporting higher prices and material costs across the industry.

Washington Diewinter Rwlutasee Carnere Eibg

Wall Street Dividends Set to Grow in Early New Year

iSpecial to The Toat reports Wall Street investors will receive increased dividends and interest disbursements in January. New York City will see about 1900000 in various payments, with Boston and Philadelphia adding tens of thousands more. The total indicate a strong start to a year expected to sustain market activity and reinvestment in stocks.

New York Wall Street Jesus Mirkor

Southern Educators Open Annual Session in Columbia

The Southern Educational Association begins its annual session in Columbia at the Columbia Theater. The gathering includes distinguished educators from many Southern states, with college presidents from Maryland to Texas and Florida in attendance.

Naife Atlania

Residence at Buckhorn Texas Reported by Dr Addison

A fragment from Wellville Texas notes December reports that Dr J M Addison, residing at Buckhorn, was away at noon today. The unreadable text mentions locations Cisne and Somerset in connection with the residence.

Wellville Texas Addison Buckhorn Somerset

Delighted by Shaw Acceptance and State Politics Clash

The letter expresses approval of Governor Shaw's acceptance amid a tense political clash. It cites Henne from a presidential foundation and notes expected proceedings in Washington and New York regarding college rankings and contested appointments. Officials warn of delays if opposition persists, with dates tied to July 16 for a key decision.

Shaw Moltien Eiter Shaw Henne Presidenc Wari Lihige Ranink College ORFO Lyothie Sovertier Comini Res New Shee Dasinueey Id Chol Clings New York

Navy eyes wireless telegraphy adoption amid steady debate

December 26 report notes steps toward wireless telegraphy in the Navy with Admiral Bradford outlining equipment needs and ongoing consideration. Mentions North Sydney arrival and a government inquiry into securing suitable antenna height above sea level for potential testing and future use.

Navy Department Bradford Armenia Vauil Ritelie Sratenn

Ball to Speak at Omaha January Forum

Representative Ball plans to address the Jacksonian Club in Omaha in January on Democratic Duty in Democratic Opportunity. His Washington absence from the event due to his duties will not hinder Alabama party actions, as leaders anticipate committee review of opposed resolutions.

Jacksonian Club Omaha Ball Jhdlawnlinely Onintia Neb Washington Vie Democratic

Maclay Declares Will Report Back After Discharge

In New York on December 20 a laborer named Maclay, who refused to resign from the navy yard office, received a summons and said he would report to work at the usual time tomorrow. Pay Chamite Pitnwrb delivered the notice from Washington and Maclay left the yard after reading it.

Knox Ball Admiral Dewor Achier Navy Maclay New York Tim Macky

Congressional Election contest in New York district

Republicans and Democrats prepare for a contest in the Ninth New York congressional district as party rules and convention compliance are questioned. Perry Belmont and Councilman Joseph O Grady are nominated by the Democratic party with possible internal rulings to decide which nominee bears the party emblem.

New York Republicasa Ary Democratic Now Perry Belmont Joaeph O'Grady Onpening Wiege Democratic Party Democrata

Colonel Rentfro Sketch Recounts Brownsville Lawyer Death

A report from Corpus Christi notes the death of Colonel R. B. Rentfro of Brownsville at the St James Hotel Saturday night. He was a prominent lawyer, politician, and citizen of the lower Rio Grande region. Robert B. Beatty (Beattie) was also mentioned as active in Texas affairs.

Brownsville Corpus Curisth Texas the &St. James Hotel Remavns Bst Lower Rio Grande Section Robert B. Beattio

Velig Born at Huntsville in 1849 and Rise in Politics

Fragmentary obituary notes a man born in Huntsville on June 21, 1849. He held a county appointment from the Constitutional Convention in 1875 Austin Texas and later moved to Brownsville where he became collector of customs. He served in Brownsville and was involved in state politics, with family details and final movements to Galveston in 1900.

Velig Huntsville Austin Mise Montgomery Brownsville Brownsrill Irie Hean Politheluim Tin Grau Owen Hite Inwror Element Crater Forviié Weinet Court Carisneloa Ite Despalner Tie Galveston

Texans in New York Race Across The Metropolis

Texans in New York are listed in a metropolitan column with several names and affiliations including Houston, Dallas, and Austin figures. The brief notes span social and professional mentions across multiple city locales and institutions.

New York Devochjer New Yeo Houston M. Goldstein Paris McDade Dade Normandie Dallas T. M. Fuller Astor G. ¢Iail Ineon William Galhtie Austin J. Prescott Colona Woilridge New Agaterlag Texne Texne Syaissey Luwhkor Ra Metropolitia B. Holt Grand Ale

Fatal Gas Mine Explosions Hit Tid City

Four natural gas explosions rocked Tid today injuring workers. One blast at the Dickey factory fatally injured Louly Stages, age 31. A clerk named Claude Doon and another worker were burned. lives described as precarious amid worsening injuries.

Anyour Dickey Stagnee W. E. White White Claude Doon Arma

Nacogdoches Club Promotes Dance Night and Prizes

In Nacogdoches Texas a December club comprising young men led by Liniquer Lediy plans a festive gathering on the town’s side. Forty tickets for a wild duck raffle are sold as preparations include trimming and serving fine drinks. George Partin, a doctor, anticipates a merry toast and happy time.

Nacogdoches Texas Walker Boys Polmaion George Partin

Railroad Express Collision Injures Six Passengers

A Chileno express train on the Hamilton 290 ton road failed to stop at a crossing in Cincinnati. The guard flagman gave signals but the train struck the crossing and derailed, injuring six passengers and several train crew members.

Cincinnati Laable Hamilton

Fire in Chickasha Guthrie Lowers Town Mills Loss

A house fire in Chickasha started December ey and still burns with estimated loss around 75000 dollars. Fire crews struggled as a tracking company and two banks reported damage and financial impact.

Chickasha Guthrie GO. T Chickasha Day Ander Irontral Jone Lovement

Fire destroys Brownwood residence property

A small house at Brownwood Texas owned by Arthur et al and occupied by F A Gregory burned today around 4 o clock. Insurance coverage valued at 200 dollars, contents were burned.

Brownwood Texas Arthur F. A. Gregory Vod

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