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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1899
Page
2
The inhabitants of Killborney send New Year greetings to the Majesty and express loyalty to the throne. A letter to the secretary of state for wars asks communication to Colonel Kekéwich and the mayor and council, noting admiration for defense efforts and sorrow for losses.
The South African conflict dominates a conversation with Dr. Barth, a liberal leader allied to Britain and America. He criticizes Chamberlain’s war, notes Germany’s praise of naval strength, and warns Britain may face a stronger German presence at sea if peace isn’t pursued.
Reports from London on December 30 suggest British forces under Buller delay major moves until General Roberts arrives. It is expected Roberts will unite divisions under Gatacre Warren and French and march on Bloemfontein to draw Boer forces from Kimberley and Mafeking.
An official Mafeking dispatch reports a British sortie from Mafeking on December 25 attacking a Boer fort with cannon Maxims and an armored train. Casualties were 109 for the British and 2 killed 7 wounded for the Boers. Captains Kirkwood and Grenfel were captured near Colenso and sent to Pretoria. Ten shells inscribed The Season's Greetings fired at Ladysmith. Also notes South African medical students arriving at Pretoria from Delagon Bay with five tons of medical supplies.
Captain Holford, close friend of the prince of Wales, sails January 6 to join the Firet Life Guarda regiment. He is a wealthy owner and proprietor of Dor-Chiater House in London famed for its picture galleries.
In Boston, Stetson & Co lumber dealers and Alphous M. Stetson filed voluntary assignments for creditors. liabilities about 150000. Paviy & Pirake importers and wholesalers of liquor, with Davie and Tiralo, also assigned. Mrs Davie cited losses from Broadway National and Globe National banks, urging suspension in interest. The Five-Cent Savings Bank faced rumors of Globe National involvement. officials said the service is a million dollars and pledged to meet demands. day saw significant withdrawals and deposits with little net change. officials expect no further trouble.
A World report notes Canadian officials and major New York corporations discuss forming trust companies under British charters to avoid U.S. anti trust laws. Proponents say national charters would reduce state interference while remaining subject to U K governance in practice.
Dr Barth warns of war at sea with Great Britain if current leaders stay in power. Bundesrath seized by a British ship in Delage bay. British losses reported at Mafeking in a Pretoria dispatch. England poised with a large army as the new year opens. Howard Rothchhild Bay arrives from South African gold fields. Reports note food embargo talk and political shifts in various capitals.
Commissioner Storey issues a lengthy opinion concerning state and interstate rites. A. Wainbrough travels with the War-Ton Long Leaf Fonte, followed by J.A.V. Hawley at Galyeaton. Cyrali Grigan states that the changed toe incantation does not violate anti-trust law. Southern Pacific circular outlines 16 rules for the elergy burcat.
A Berlin private banking firm in Prussian Silesia has suspended dividends as liabilities near 3,000,000 marks. Small Berlin and London banks are reportedly affected. A paper reports the two principals of the firm have been suspended.
The remfina of General Henry W. Lawton were taken aboard the transport Thomas. Colonel Lockett fought an engagement with insurgents.
Fragmentary notes report St Louis river navigation halting due to fees. Mention of southern manufacturers cutting cash flow, Senator West planning private life in 1900, and a rumor of trusts seeking a domicile in Canada. World predicts a money shift affecting boxing odds with Maher favored over McCoy.
Washington reports Senator Vest of Missouri will retire at end of his current term. He states the term ends his public life and confirms he will not seek re election. Vest notes his support for the convention method for selecting senators, citing primaries causing friction. His term expires in 1903, totaling twenty four years in the Senate after four terms.
Democratic leaders predicted a sweep to organize both chambers of the Kentucky legislature on Thursday December 30. They said anti Goebel forces would not win more than a handful of votes for the anti Goebel and Republican coalition ticket. Several anti Goebel Democrats have signaled joining the caucus, while Senator Blankburn opened headquarters and claimed broad support.
A wave of terse early 20th century items from Cheyenne Toledo Meridian Columbus and more report gifts deaths strikes legislative gains and local disasters. Notable mentions include a Cheyenne benefactor gift to a public library and a fatality in a Pennsylvania blast among other brief incidents and political notes.
Mr C B P Huntington writes a flat letter to a colored school teacher. The grand jury submits a report and various events interest colored people. Houston barbers open their shops till noon. Winding up the B F and V Festival affairs. A Confederate veteran is in distress. Dr Forsetter discusses stock trouble in this section.
Petition filed in the United States bankruptcy court today by Ewen McIntyre Co proprietors of a large department store in New Haven. The claim totals $221,807 and the assets are valued at $205,000 with authorities noting the filing involves creditors and assets in Hartford area.
A large fire gutted the wholesale district from 216 to 222 Monroe Street and damaged 212 214 Monroe Street, with an estimated loss of 850000 and nine firefighters injured. Fire origin traced to Wooley & Co woolens work room. strong winds hampered efforts as flames spread rapidly to surrounding blocks.
Five busts in bronze of noted American newspaper men will be placed in publishers buildings at the Paris exposition next year. Sculptor R H W Park has completed the Joseph Medill bust, former editor of the Chicago Sun, and will display it among the works.
A bill drafted by B. Don Pot of the International Type Wolon committee plans early introduction. The measure would amend the hatlight law and regulate importation of plates matrices and printed materials and other valuatio.
The article explains how geography shapes the South African conflict, detailing rivers, mountains, and plateaus forming barriers around Ladysmith Mafeking Kimberley Modder River and Colesburg. It notes major ranges such as Drakensberg Tugela and Drakenberg and lists peaks like Majuba Champagne Castle and Mount Aux Sources, outlining how terrain favors Boers and complicates British advances.
Vienna reports Emperor Francie Woh names Prince Henry of Prussia as admiral in the Austrian navy. Lonsdon notes the Duke of Connaught is appointed commander in chief of the British forces in Ireland. Kipling family are ill with influenza in London. Madrid dispatch confirms new treaty talks with the United States. Miners in St Etienne seek arbitration. Massowah dispatch claims Abyssinian forces advance toward the Tigre rebels. Pelorus sinks in a North Sea storm near Dungeness. General Andrade, Venezuela ex-president, resides peacefully in Puerto Rico under American protection.
A commentator asserts publishers exploit damaged plates by a system that shifts math duties and allows costly editions to be printed here without printers benefiting, while some plates remain damaged and others intact.
Captains Smith and Seobel arrived in the city two days ago and began reserving another purchase of mules for the British army in South Africa. They plan shipment via New Orleans.
Kansas City reports a strong year for cattle in the southwest with receipts near 34,000 head above prior totals. The average price at Whaneas yards stood at a high level yielding about $875,000 in value for the year.
Tommy Went stopped Dock Payne of Cleveland in the second round at the Grean Athletic Club in Brooklyn. The New York event took place tonight with Went delivering the knockout.
Funeral for General Henry W. Lawton, killed at San Mateo, held in Manila with impressive ceremonies. Procession included troops, artillery, clergy, foreign consuls, and native delegations. remains to be shipped to the United States aboard the transport Thomas.
December 41 9 40 a m Colonel Loeletz led a second passagement against insurgents northwest of Montalban and drove them from their position in a brilliant charge. One American officer and five soldiers were wounded while insurgents suffered heavy losses and the Americans captured rifles ammunition and provisions.
A Manila dispatch reports six members of the signal corps were attacked Thursday at Taevera, East Tarlac by a force of 290 insurgents. Four were killed or captured.
The December 10 report notes a sharp temperature fall by several degrees above zero after mild conditions. The change caused suffering among the poor. George Monard, a junk dealer, was found dead on Hart Street. John Daly, a homeless man, was picked up on Madison Avenue and died at a hospital shortly after.
Washington reports snow possible in the north and rain in the south with colder conditions and variable winds. Oklahoma and Indiana Territories expect snowfall Sunday and Monday with continued cold. New Mexico forecasts rain Sunday and Monday with colder conditions in the north.
Weather reports describe a first major storm hitting Dawson and Claremore with heavy snow and trains delayed. Thousands of cattle face exposure as the system advances. Iowa records a 10 below zero low as the cold wave grips the region for at least a day.
Reports from Arkansas North and Central Mississippi and Northern Alabama indicate the first snow of the season is falling. The snowfall is unusually heavy for this time of year.
Snow blankets Texarkana as the season's first heavy fall moves through the area all day. Strong winds and rough conditions disrupt daily life and dampen travel.
Trend officials report unusually cold conditions across the upper lower peninsula with Red City recording 18 degrees below zero as mid December cold persists and temperatures remain frigid.
Sleet and snow swept Paria Paris Texas with 36.4 inches of snow and sleet at an early hour. Thermometer fell to 0 degrees above zero and remained through the day as residents braced for continued winter conditions.
Black River Falls Wisconsin records four days of extreme cold with morning lows at 14 below zero. The mercury’s harsh drop persists through December with frigid conditions affecting daily life and travel in the region.
Colonel John Z. Gaynor Edwin H. Gaynor and William F. Gaynor, of Atlantic Dredging and Contracting Company, along with Michael A. Connelly and former Captain Oberlin M. Carter, are charged with conspiring to defraud the government of 575,094 on dredging works at Savannah river and Cumberland Sound. The case is before United States Commissioner Stein. Kellogg Smith represents the firm.
In Savannah, Gillett of the horps Uy engineers won the Hees pill on the stand. The attorneys agreed the case should be continued on Wednesday.
In a pending case at Squire Court two defendants Messrs Boyd and Th are charged with malicious mischief over alleged digging for buried treasure on Dr D L Gilliard’s property south of the city. A 4 ton digger is reportedly engaged for monthly digging with consent for excavation. claims say the hole was not filled and new holes were created. The prosecution contends further acts occurred.
An advertisement-style piece promotes Dr. Hathaway J. Newton Hathaway as a leading medical specialist offering cures for numerous ailments without surgery. It touts his extensive practice, patient testimonials, and low fees, claiming all diseases are cured and urging immediate consultation at his Alamo Plaza office.
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