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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1899

Page

3

Maher McCoy clash eyed as betting heats up

The prose discusses bets on the Maher vs McCoy boxing match with figures like $200 and $2000 cited for wagers. It notes expectations around Maher’s training and public interest in the fight, including quotes about readiness, speed, and strategic edge. It mentions observers from Wall Street and sporting circles and references training at Morris Park and Westchester hills as part of lead up.

Maher Morris Park Jeland George Ads Smith Sinter

Rulea of the Tarf Three Favoritun Incomplete Result

A fragmented report notes stewards canceling an invention and a jumper prod per record. It mentions entrants under investigation and a restored owner, with references to a New Orleans band handicap and several individuals, but details are unclear.

Cncelon Jackey J. Pierce Yncintyre al Privile New Orleans Tt Mint Saace Pare Ronnie Bird Alpen Dr. Walim

Track Handicap Entries At San Mateo Meet

San Francisco notes a crowded daily card with horses and trainers listed for several races. Silvertone and Etta Hi race in five furlongs with times around 1 02, while High Hoe and Pat Morrisany contest six furlongs with a 1 15 clocking.

Gakland San Francesco Rewulle San Mateo Silvertone Etta Hi High Hoe Pat Morrisany Keenlbra Seling Mperlons Einetein Mike Dr. Hernays Meadowthorpe Lothian Syhiris der. Sheppard Nembula Alamada Plan Webraary

Victorious Greenville Eleven Triumphs Over Campbell and Terrell

Greenville's grid team opened with a 27 to 0 win over Campbell High School, then the second team defeated the Terrell Tigers 12 to 6 at home. Two touchdowns and two extra points highlighted the Honey Boys’ strong performance.

Greenville Vexnas Atar Ja Frat Wa Whem Campbell High Thi Vity Terrell Tigers

Houston players sign with Redmond VA club

Signed with Richmond Welkaort Keefe and Badger, former Houston team members, to play with the Redmond Virginia station club next season. Mickey Finn to manage Richmond.

Richmond Welkaort Keefe Badger Houston Redmond Min Mickey Finn

Dallas Birds Win Cooking Match in Texas Battle Night

Dallas birds claimed two thirds of the eight bouts in tonight’s cooking match featuring teams from Dallas Plano Terrell and Grand Prairie. Dallas won five fights while Terrell lost.

Dallas Birds Dallas Texas Plano Terrell Grand Prairie

Taylor Topics: Local accidents and business shifts in Taylor

Jilp Brown, son of T C Brown, broke his knee in a store accident while lifting a sack of flour. Local firms Woodall and Morse, Cheeves and Linthicum, Exbridge Hooper and Co, Shoaf Bros, and F F M Adamouk announce moves within Taylor. North Texas reports test oils to improve rural roads, while Taloz seeks cheaper street improvements.

Taylor Texas Jilp Brown T. C. Brown Woodall & Morse Third Talbot Streets Cheeves & Linthicum Browd Street Exbridge, Hooper & Co Main Street Shoaf Bro FF. M. Adamouk Womack & Sturgis Threadgill East Second Street North Texagas Corsicana Taloz

Rainy December Boosts County Harvest. Mail Delays Persist

Concho County reports heavier rain than in a decade, hindering stage mail delivery. Cattle endure the weather, with many stockmen already feeding poorer cattle. No recorded Christmas accidents, youth dances and gatherings occur nightly at the courthouse. Two weeks earlier Judge Garland Assessor Wyatt and Mr Norman returned from a camp hunt with nine deer. Garland Wyatt and T F Jackson plan another hunt, with high hopes of success.

Concho County News Paint Rock Texas Court House Judge Garland

Railroad Y M C A Opener In Smithville Texas

The railroad Young Men’s Christian Association opened last night with speeches from officials and others, music and readings. The building features fine furniture and modern conveniences and will benefit the town, especially the railroad workers. Cost about $7000.

Smithville Texas

Free trial mail order for male sexual health cure

A State Medical Institute in Fort Wayne Indiana ships free trial packages by mail to any man writing for them. The home treatment targets sexual weakness from youthful folly and years of misuse, promising warmth and direct effect at the desired area. No restriction, plain sealed packaging, and prompt shipment to those who request a sample.

State Medical Institute Elektron Fort Wayne Ind

The Jesuit School System and Its Educational Rise

A historical overview of the Jesuit approach to education from Loyola’s founding to the Ratio Studiorum. It covers the shift from cathedral to cloistered schools, the spread of colleges, the emphasis on gratuitous teaching, and the progressive training of teachers. It notes key figures, universities, and the emphasis on individual student mentorship within a rigorous curricular framework.

Prosperous year in Calmeencil area cited by business leaders

In Calmeencil Texas prosperity rose in 1919 amid higher cotton prices and robust lumber and timber shipments. Prohibition reduced alcohol spending but supported home improvements, with strong demand from lumber mills within fifteen miles and growing tobacco acreage. Farmers benefited from favorable markets and rising timber and pine nut harvests, leaving residents hopeful for the new year.

Calmeencil Texas Calmee Noy

Boys Shirts In Percale For Ages Four To Ten

Small boys sizes four to ten, made of fine percale. Open back design with cuffs detached, styled like men’s shirts. Durable, neat, suitable for young wearers.

Look at England Imperial Power Under Threat

A Springfield magazine essay argues Americans should study England to judge imperial policy. It decries ten weeks of Boer War as exposing supposed invincibility, noting England trembles despite a small opponent. It cites figures like Mitchell and Taine and mentions the Jennings Grand Army banquet with visiting veterans from Crowley and Lake Charles.

BE. Sweet DW. Mitchell Parry R. Tainke J.P. Black

Jennings Elects Officers in Municipal Balloting

Jennings Louisiana held municipal elections on Friday with V. M. Twitchell elected mayor and D. following officers chosen as part of the town's new government.

Jennings V. M. Twitchell

Wastful Maryland oyster industry faces collapse and fines

Oystermen in Maryland suffer from wasteful practices as harvests shrink amid rising Western demand. Despite strict laws and arrests, beds are plundered, and only private-bed operators profit. The cull law punishes excess cargo, but enforcement falters as inspectors confront lawbreakers.

Merylo Marylind Avon Notwilo Maryland

Christmas Observances and Local Notices in Moulton

Moulton Texas reports a quiet Christmas with no serious accidents though a few fights occurred. Turkey dinners and Christmas trees were plentiful for children. Catholic services were well attended. Mr A F Evans and family from Gonzales visited Dr and Mrs Waddington. Farmers begin preparations for a large crop as weather remains disagreeable.

Moulton Texas A. F. Evans Gollzales

Glass supply tight for window panes this season

Glass is scarce with limited production this fall and winter. Our stock has been replenished and we can fulfill single or double thick window glass orders promptly from factories.

Damp Ball At Shiller Draws Attendees Despite Heat

The fourth annual ball at Shiller last eight drew young gentlemen like Jadles even when damp. In Nashville Tennessee discussions by stove manufacturers from the South led to agreeing on sixty day terms for cash sales with no price advances. Officers elected by the X Men for the coming year include Hancestt as prophet and J T Bullington as mayor. They plan to build a stone house on a site yet to be chosen and will begin February with a sale and assembly of members.

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