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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1901

Page

3

Coburn Riders Dominate as Smith Suspended Pending Probe

Coburn wins four races led by top rider amid news that jockey Smith is suspended during an ongoing investigation. Weather favored fast times as entries filled the seven furlong to mile events with numerous horses listed for today.

Fy Smith Prairie Dog Fineron Whaww Coburn Shave Ridweetlig Hling Kairie Dog Gilead eHiures Velma Clark Alard

Oakland Results Summary from December Horse Show

The Oakland event lists numerous horse names and times across many divisions. Notable entries include Louisa 107, Senator Matta 113, Parsifal, Patsy Dolan, Cuban Girl 107, Dandy 0, and Kitty Koll The Miller 05, with times ranging around 1:26 and 1:14 in several heats.

Oaklanten Sitteenth Setling Youn Aphrodix Royle Gots Mason Faldo Spry Gark Part Matta Bennnett Moin Robert Ronoeree Claudator Anovklages NG Mootiva Meoreva Share Budd Wade Annie Max Angelina Li Fonsomon Wark Cpabbir McNatmara Laine Parsifal Patsy Dolan Sling Larry Wirt Quadra &Pret Dandy Fz Rte Lance Trinditza Bedeck Hoss Aelling—Duckey Princess B Hilfe Guato Kitty Koll Selting Elnatetn Duke of York John Welch

Kentcky Stables Full of Famous Trotters and Pacers

News notes training work for trotters and pacers at Lexington. top trainers meet in the region to prepare horses for races with high earnings and prominent owners like Scott Madson and Hawthorne connections mentioned.

Wieter Leen Huilned Lexington Mineher Scott Madson Bax Hawthorne Don Min

Ryan Sues Jeffries for 1000 in Kansas City

In Kansas City a trainer named Tommy Evan sues James J. Jeffries to recover 1000 for training the world champion for the Corbett bout in 1800. The petition claims service was timely and reasonably worth 254, with 8100 still due after paid 510 to three specialists. Jeffries gave an exhibition last night.

Kansas City Tommy Evan Bright James J. Jeffries Breight D. J. Corbett Coney Ryan Ryan Aye

Tod Sloan to Return to Saddle on Metropolitan Turf

New York reports Tod Sloan will ride again on the Metropolitan turf next spring after assurances from the English Jockey Club. he must ride in England only until then and will resume racing in America with restored standing in a few weeks.

Tod Sloan New York Journal and Amerimin Tod Agann Clnh Fingland Satetwas

Mathews Thoreton Bout Declared Off For New Year

New York reports the proposed twenty round bout between Matty Mat thews and Dateh Thoreton, scheduled before the International Athletic rules meet in Fort Erie Ontario on New Years Eve, has been declared off by management.

New York Matty Matthews Dateh Thoreton Fort Erie Ont Brihe Management

Wealth Told in Words as Bradford Dies in New York

Edward Taylor Bradford died in New York on December 26 leaving a fortune in smelter invention. Alfred C. Pardy recalls Bradford perfected a process cutting ore reduction costs by two thirds with smelters in Utah and Washington while negotiations for Alaska mine stock awaited bankers. Bradford's Denver home, wife, four sons and two daughters are named as survivors, and the body is to be sent to Denver.

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Attack by bolomen at Dopelog leads to hand to hand fight

Captain Schoeffel with eighteen men of company KB Ninth Infantry at Dopelog Samar engages bolomen in a severe close combat. Captain wounded but not dangerous. Five privates reported killed or wounded amid heavy losses.

Montia Schoeffel Ninth Infantry Dopelog le Lad Samar

Boer Victory Report Mixed With Heavy Casualties

London reports a boer victory with heavy casualties and means the Dutch force pursued by two regiments. The message notes a significant blockhouse complex near the Orange River and DeWert’s Christmas leap, with Colonel Firman’s roughly 400-man force involved and possible implications for further attacks.

London Lord Kitet Ghenterat Deotmlor St Coleone Zeefontajn O Range DeWers Cheistnns Wuallt Volksrust Harrismith Kroonstadt Love Bethieher Lindley Firman Ons Dawer Anc Ceaafury

Mellen Declares He Will Not Resign

President Mellen issues a plain statement denying resignation and urging calm as rumors of opposition from James J. Hill circulate. He says the legality of the Northern Securities Company will be decided by the highest court and asks the public to await the court’s decision without prejudice.

Mellen St. Pauui Mellen Tought James 4 Northern Securities Company

Tillet Advises Carnegie to Buy Beef Not Books

Ben Tillet president of the London Dockets told Hull tonight that Andrew Carnegie should raise wages rather than donate more. He argued higher pay would improve his workers and farmers, noting Carnegie has plenty of money to give away. The audience mostly union members.

Jumped to Their Death in Street Crossing Tragedy

In St Louis two men, T W Taylor chief engineer of the Terminal Railroad Association and William Astin Kent, were run down near a Wabash switch engine at a crossing. They jumped from a gasoline wagon or carriage as a fast engine bore down, dying at the scene.

St. Louis T. W. Taylor Terminal Railroad Association William Astin Kent Leglaville

Lake Shore Announces Wage Increase For Key Workers

Brown vice president and general manager of the Lake Shore says conductors engineers firemen brakemen and yardmen on the Lake Shore operating company from Chicago will see material wage increases shortly after the first of the year. Other trunk lines eastward from Chicago are expected to follow.

Cleveland Ohio Brown Lake Shore Chicago

Fire destroys grain elevator in Chinage

Fire tonight destroyed the grain elevator of A F Muller in Chinage. Loss on merchandise and grain estim ated in the thousands. A number of families who resided in mest by cortegen were driven from their homes by the flames.

Chinage A. F. Muller Mest Cortegen Fam

Worst Storm of the Winter Hits Astoria Coast

A December storm battered the Astoria coast causing extensive property damage. Reports note high winds and storm surge impacting homes and businesses along the waterfront as authorities assess the damage.

Astoria Ore

Battle of Trenton Anniversary Observed in Trenton

The one hundred twenty fifth anniversary of the Battle of Trenton was elaborately celebrated in Trenton New Jersey today with festivities and ceremonies marking the historic event.

Trenton N. J Battle of

Painter Sir Joseph Noel Patten Found Dead in Edinburgh

Sir Joseph Noel Patten, noted painter, was found dead in his bed in Edinburgh. He is recorded as born in 1501. The notice states his death occurred on December 2% with no further details.

Sir Joseph Noel Patten Edinburgh

General Bartholomew Drops Cuba Campaign Fetch

General Bartholomew, Democratic party candidate for the presidency of Cuba, has suspended his campaign and set elsewhere from Manzanilla.

Havana Bartholomew Democratic Party Cuba Manzanilla

Surprise Cuba visit as North Atlantic squadron entertains

The Havana letter reports the arrival of the North Atlantic squadron and several officers, including Captain Young, amid celebrations and harbor salutes. Preparations for a New Year's football match, theater reopenings, and political tensions color a festive yet unsettled post occupation scene.

Fashionable whims for Women at Home and Theater

A verbose fashion piece targets feminine readers, detailing intricate garments and accessories with emphasis on sheer fabrics, trims, and decorative features. The prose weaves style cues with hints of social occasions, theater wear, and holiday party attire.

River Leaves Allsenne for Trip Next Week

A terse note reports river leave for Allsenne and mentions Vissi Texagon and AJ AL Rareahtde as participants. Details and roles are unclear from the fragment but indicate a planned departure in the coming week.

Allsenne

Fragmented Debate On Power and Wealth In Washington

A chaotic exchange in New York Stim reveals heated views on political influence, wealth concentration, and the threat to civilian leadership. Critics argue that sustained wealth centralization risks erosion of democratic balance and prompts calls for reform.

Fragmented Ode to Johnny and Worries over Life

A poem or prose fragment reflects on Johnny and a worry about life and relationships. It mentions Indianapolis and Whe Boor wine times, with a narration about fear, marriage, and social pressures. The voice questions modern life and personal nerves.

Indianapollia

Governor Rogers Dead

Governor Rogers died at 6 o clock this evening. The report notes the passing of John T Rogers and confirms the governor's death.

Governor Rogers Une Wiel Tiererior John TH. Rogers Tanigns

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