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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1901
Page
2
A passenger on the 9 Yanoo and Dinnina Valley train was shot to death near Lele Missouri by four men aboard. Heavy rains caused widespread damage in several Southern states and other war related events are noted.
Fragmented notes report political fights in New Orleans and Philadelphia, legal actions in Galveston, corporate charters filed in Texas, and local concerns about quarantines and financial shortages. Names and places appear in garbled form, with references to officials, courts, and public figures.
The passage notes high demand driving stock activity and a 112 percent figure for a particular measure. The Journal of Commerce estimates total capitalization of all industrial consolidations in the United States at about six and a half billion dollars.
President Markham of the Honaton and Texas Central is expected there Thursday or Friday. A sketch of the official’s railroad career outlines him as chief engineer or manager while Goodrich of the Bourton Bit and Week Texan notes no channel. Fort Worth extension grading crews for the International and Great Northern work at Zee Vea. B. Coneh resigns as auditor of the Texan Southern to join Kansas City Southern at Beaumont. Pennsylvania railroad officials announce progress on North River tunnels plans. Governors plan to decide on blocking the consolidation of Great Northern Northern Pacific and Burlington in a forthcoming conference. Judge Eliott grants a temporary restraining writ against Northern Pacific prohibiting retirement of preferred stock.
The city begins operation of a new sanitary sewer floor. A glassmaker from San Jacinto xynid forms a company. Mr Annie Delgado dies of pneumonia. Judge Ashe rules on the La Porte election contest. Neo Tao-Ob directors meet to review Carnival reports. The Thillan sink hosts a ball in Ste fret. The Houston Poultry Association preps for the January poultry show.
Jim Jeffries and Jack McCormack fought a close eight round match in California. The report notes the contest ending after eight rounds with a split or disputed decision.
Judge Elliott issues a temporary restraining order barring officers of the Northern Pacific Railroad from retiring the preferred stock. The injunction, tied to Petey Power of New York, seeks to block a reorganization that would affect Harriman interests and the Pacific railways network. The case targets preserving stock rights and preventing a change in control or payments until further order.
The report details Herrera’s expedition near Panatan and Tonia with Porras and Lorenae at risk, government seeking reinforcements, and naval actions around Panama. It notes a steam tug collision, crew refusals, and ongoing military and political maneuvers involving Castrol, Domingo Dies followers, and international observers.
Reported meeting called over a proposed merger involving railroads amid confusion and disputed facts. Officials discuss the merger's impact and the need for clarity as county and state authorities weigh their positions.
War Department released a casualty report detailing casualties from Zeefontein during recent operations. The bulletin notes confirmed deaths and injuries among British and Allied forces, with limited details due to wartime reporting constraints.
A collage of brief items notes political moves in New Zealand and Western Europe, railroad tariff cuts in the U S, flood fears eased by cold, a theater production ban in Italy, and local incidents from North Carolina to New Orleans. Notable mentions include Congressionally tied figures Rett Cowles and Charles Pepper, plus military resignations and court proceedings.
Reports describe planned teletype and telegitographic developments under Admiral Redford. In Boston a negro Baptist conference favors a national assembly in Washington urging Roosevelt to push integration into West Point and Annapolis. A Mississippi train wreck near Sta Rena and a Norfolk pursuit of a suspect in a Raleigh prison case are noted with casualties and legal actions.
Disjointed notes report a fatal shooting at a dance in Texas. a stock law election near Grashhe shifts by nine votes. a Victoria minister is stabbed but not fatally injured. Other items mention rail water contracts for Milenio, a pistol incident at Umaner, and a jury verdict update.
Special to The Pret reports the death of Wrahk Penvey of Minneapolis a member of Mutant Life Toenhance company. The article states a claim will be paid at once and mentions dates and payments though OCR text is garbled. The piece refers to a mortality and a payment action connected with the life insurance scheme.
Unable to determine a clear event or individuals due to fragmented text. The notice appears to be a poetic or informal dedication lacking concrete facts, dates, or organizations. No verifiable entities beyond names Becky and Flore emerge.
Ming Ridwahd and Ouven Alexandra traveled to Sontemeban with the royal party while visiting the queen. A remote reception to the Tai poad era yielded little onlook and no clear public actions were noted.
Reports from London and Berlin describe high level talks over the Venezuela crisis. The London Times and St James's Gazette debate possible American support if Germany acts against Venezuela. Berlin dispatches say an ultimatum may come soon with a naval move toward Venezuela. Diplomatic ties remain intact as both sides seek a settlement.
The report notes early winds turning variable as storms pass, with shifting air patterns affecting coastal and inland regions. Observed conditions include gusts and changing temperatures as fronts move through.
London observers note gravity in the German Venezuelan dispute with cautious claims that Germany seeks to avoid provoking complications and will be careful not to threaten American interests. The Daily Chronicle also reports U S concerns about foreign powers and the Caribbean port movements, including references to Trinidad and nearby coasts.
Washington December 20 reports appointments in the Porto Rico provisional regiment of infantry and Filipinos. Captains John J. Fiend Frank S. Graham Edwin J. Griffith and others receive commissions. Second lieutenants include Frank Wool G 4 Derby shire, Fillert Mo Robinson A Morea William B. Woodruff and several more named with junior officers listed. The notice covers Am brose Williams John Tholtman Loren so Alexia De Clarament Jesse Hansetine and others.
Pilea claims a non surgical cure for piles eliminating itching and blind protrusion. The ad promises refund if the remedy fails and urges dietary changes as part of the treatment.
J M Rhea is shot to death aboard Yazoo and Mississippi Valley train No 6 near Memphis Tennessee. Four men are arrested with one jailed in Lewad and three held at Shelby. Names linked include Ashley Cocke Pillips and Thema Laidertere amid police action.
About fifty residents gather at Garrett’s place in Cueto to attend a banquet in El Popo, Texan, with witnesses noting a social gathering and local discussions. The scene suggests a community event with attendees from the area.
Special to The Post reports vessel movements with Poensivoda from Am and Comino bound from Guayaquil for Wayre, detained due to a series of delays. Poorte and Port Barrios entries appear, detailing transit through Port Barrios and Re. mee, with uncertain further routes and docking status.
An advert promotes Tohe Laxative Brome nine Tobietm as a guaranteed cure claim. The copy asserts money back for those not cured and mentions Grove’s signature as part of the endorsement.
Fragmentary text from Galveston area notes mentions teams and arrivals, including Galveston connections and various place names. Many names and words are garbled, yielding little coherent event or outcome to summarize.
Report from Marseille notes a routine unloading of American coal at Rouen seafront and the Monin Huays depot with British observers commenting on diverging prices. The piece discusses US coal reaching Northern France and UK markets, the influence on Mediterranean trade, and implied shifts in wartime supply.
Dunn of New York accuses Willis L Moore chief of the Weather Bureau Worthington of misconduct in weather affairs. He wrote to Secretary Wilson alleging improper influence related to wartime service and claiming Moore lacks grounds for any promotion or retaliation.
Missouri Democrats meet in St. Louis to unite county committees and uphold party principles. Delegates from every county endorse a Pecking of reforms and endorse the national administration's policies amid calls for unity and loyalty to the party platform.
In Washington on December 20 the Interior Department received a petition from the Tidlian Nation asking for authority to negotiate a new treaty. The Crocke are said to reject the proposed terms and seek direct negotiation while land allotments and commissions remain unsettled.
The Rasig Switsabagd Desembar faction of the Zionist congress opens with provisional decisions. Melbrnuth Wnuk is named Palestine liaison amid debate over a 400000 franc fine and ongoing work on a colonial inquiry.
New Jersey corporate filing reports the Mae ln add Tacanbero Hallway Timberam Land company with capital 6,000,000 and six incorporators Heath William A Holcombe Buchman Charley Buchman M L Ward Newark David Buchanan New York. The line plans a railroad from Morelia to Tacanhero Soleo with incorporation finalized December 30 at Trenton.
In Brussels on December 30 at the House of the People, Herr Stigery a 36th Democratic member spoke for Germany, M. Valla spoke for France, and Pre Herron of the American sovereignty commented on injustices and aristocracy in the United States.
The Ivenlog Liye prints a report from Boelfant stating that artist John Dalrymple died on Christmas night. Dalrymple was known for exhibiting at the Royal Academy and reportedly took three first prizes at the Paris exposition.
Rumors claim Brigadier General Funston may be appointed to a key post in the Philippines upon his return. references mention department nine and Dakotas with quarters in Br and Paul.
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