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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1900

Page

3

Opening in Natal Baffles News World Bulletin

War dispatches report uncertain Buller movements toward Colesburg with Norval’s forces nineteen miles north of Colesburg and twenty five miles from Mecher Mehta. Telegraphs note reinforcements and potential rail support while Boer activity continues near Nauwpoort and the Free State line. government statements promise 1400 troops dispatched and 10 000 more available for South Africa.

London Henry Green Dl Buller Pardor Puller Etheysande Genab Brend Karpent Solna Orenge Free State Line Norval Colesi Mehta Teadgieriors Rensburg Colesburg Lord Metinen Narval Alferd Milter Jord Spal Morithe Jonger Sir Altrea Mil- Bet Moe Encour Etenor Rexerd Bates Moroina Hothlace Queensie Cape Toorny

Monson in Paris Faces Attitude Shift as British Ties Strained

Sir Edmund Monson, Britain’s ambassador to France, takes leave amid rising anti British sentiment in Paris. Reports say his withdrawal follows a French government stance seen as pro France yet wary of English reactions, as Leandre receives honors on a tense political moment.

Mitaranidor Monson Paris Sir Edmund Monson Owlak Feng Great Britain Leghin Leandre Queen Vieturn Oe Leandire Wee Queen Victoria Tapton Pebrnaty Sir Edmund Monsdla Britten France Roncoment Ant I Poat Seine

Difficult dispatch from Cairo on canal treaty force

Dispatch from Cairo signals attention to eastern Mediterranean affairs. Report mentions potential Egyptian intervention if Britain cannot enforce the treaty governing the Suez Canal. Concerns rise over balance of power as England may act to maintain order.

Cairo Sueg Canal England

Alliance With Britain Report On Guard Forwarded To Congress

Washington reports that Secretary Root has sent to Congress a file on the Texas Volunteer Guard mobilization and militia organization. The piece notes shifts in tariff policy under the Dingley act and discusses potential effects on cotton and Argentine wool, plus banking and post office developments in Texas.

Texas Volunteer Guard Congress Hoot Texan United States Army Root Wahhalery Mitthey Bon O Texas Maprumwan Wanhington Ratifind

Races at New Orleans Highlight Jim Conway Victory

In New Orleans on February 6 Jim Conway won the Afth pace amid slow track conditions. Betting favorite Orato faltered as Whitened, Lady Dora, Sister Fox and others showed mixed results. Final times include 3: and 5: for various miles and changes, with Gallant, Trave, and Conpensra among listed names.

New Orleans New Orléans Jim Conway Orato Bix Lady Dora Fox Soret Kirlonge Turney Tip Gallant Reogtie Albert Vale Strangoat Conpensra- Lon Guy Noelilt Burlington Pat Garrett Mrtouge Sellig Aim Gorell Agitator Aratoma Time Lis

San Franchon Futurity Notes with Time Codes

Fragmented listing of race names and times. Mentions Violit Repicando Senora Caesar Laine Hogan Nance ONeill Vitura Bolle Gare jon Brown and Birola Coda Stutt art Tiwe Iq imate as part of a sale rundown with locations like Monrovia Los Medanos and Wyoming.

San Franchon Yuturity Violit Repicando Senora Caesar Time Laine Hogan Nance Oneill Vitura Firlon Bolle Hotlick Gare Jon Brown Birola Coda Stuttart Imate Onas Montgomery Monrovia Midawe Heare Piald Wyoming Los Medanos

President to be named for Kansas City Pinehorgood Gulf railroad

The Tribune reports the Kansas City Pinehorgood Gulf railroad president will be announced next Thursday or Friday. W. G. Brymsoen, a friend of John W. Gates, is the favored choice. The line is expected to operate independently, arranging traffic with various companies, including a tie with Harriman interests.

Chicago the Tribune Aald Kansas City, Pinehorgood Gulf Railroad W. G. Brymsoen John W. Gates Uery Harriman

Bryan to Speak in Carnegie Hall New York

Mr Bryan will speak at Carnegie Hall in New York on February 4 for the benefit of a local scout fund. Admission will be charged. He will discuss currency problems and appears in a city where he has not recently spoken amid reports of security concerns and strong audience interest.

New York The Herald Washington Morgan Nicaraca Cesta Rica Nicaragua Costa Rica Congress Henderson Menderson Hepburn Woinimors Senate Ryan Bryan Carnegie Hall Winteta Scoutt Hancock Poat Tacfen Las Statvaria Orporiow

London Hopeful as Buller Eyes Cape Colony Relief

New York reports growing British confidence in a third Buller attempt to relieve Ladysmith. Reinforcements and 14 000 troops expected from England underscore belief in victory by sheer numbers. Paris hosts attention as British campaign plans draw focus from Buller’s actions.

New York London Natal Cape Colony Buller Ladyemith Baller José Great Britain England Berlin Paris Olog Milli Adi Aldershot Colesburg Sierender Ude Nasuepoori Norval Colesbury Pestanarca Mas

Miss Blake Emerges as Candidate for National Suffrage Presidency

The article notes Miss Blake of New Vérit Foundary S-Mice Devreaux Blaké seeking the presidency of the National Woman Suffrage Association. The upcoming Washington convention will test factional lines between those favoring legislative work and those preferring propaganda. Support from New York and many Western delegates boosts her bid amid overall contest.

The Suffrane Association Foundary S Washington Juany Preenot Witn Blake Chen Hirt Tha Laat Thie New York

Washington Officials News Tangle Cleared By Ex Consul’s Departure

Ex consul Mr Macrum met with Washington officials amid talks on Pretoria matters. He appeared exhausted after five weeks on the road and planned to return home for rest before delivering a formal report to the state department. No direct statement to the press was given.

Keen Wraehington Macrunr Pretoria X-Consul Ihlerest Toen Macrum Prinident Krugers Washington Macrim Arete John Pres Wishingon

TATVLON Tories and Burglaries in Taylor Texas

Reported break ins disrupt several local businesses in Taylor Texas on February 6. A grocery store and a northeast side shop were entered with merchandise taken and cash left untouched. A Black man named Hendrivika was reported in connection, while another break in occurred at a nearby store on Third Street during a time of construction. A family near W Parker reported a frightening incident with a loud noise and a window broken to exit. The Baptist church plans donations to Buckner's Orphan Home with a clothing shipment set in two weeks.

Taylor Texas Wiener Hendrivika Wigall Groverinn W. Parker Third Street Taylor Water Baptist Church Buckner

Sherman Council Considers School Trustee Law Ruling

The Sherman city council meets to discuss Judge Brown's decision on the school trustee matter. A special meeting is planned for Thursday to decide steps for the city, with most aldermen deeming Sherman without adequate school oversight at present.

Sherman Texas Brown Tristee Law

Talon Disputes Agreement On Early Morning Conference

The report states Talon has not agreed and will wire his attorneys in Louisville regarding a proposed compromise. Be White Wire and Freeaktort in Kentucky at 4 00 p m February are noted as near. Taylor is mentioned as seen during the morning conference with no title transferred.

Freeaktort Taylor

Train Collision Reported in Hindley Ohio

A passenger and freight train on the Hocking line collided near Hindley, Ohio, Feb 6. The wreck caused a fatal fire and left one passenger dead with other injuries reported.

Hindley Ohio Worl Hocking

Turbulent Kentucky Politics Amid National Turmoil

Fragmented report shows lawmakers debating adjournment sine die and a state militia reorganization as Governor Deckhan faces a busy day. Mentions Goebel murder probe, court rulings on education and land, and multiple regional political movements in Louisville, Galveston, and London with broader national implications.

Taylor Haw Ourrensder Teckham Lowtarith Taylor Goebel Tavior Autorene Goper Coatlewan Sarule Rile Loulevills

General Kobbe's expedition marker incites town fire

Fragmentary OCR notes describe General Kobbe's expedition placing a marker and inciting an attack that burned a town as American forces advanced. The readable text mentions eighteen feet of flame and destruction tied to the engagement.

Kobbe Pipertentil

Fragmentary note hints at varied roles and names

A damaged OCR fragment mentions a man and an engineer with roles like express messenger and others. Details are unreadable and no clear event or entities remain to identify.

Local Washup of Crashes, Marriages, and Monuments

In Brenham area notes recount a wagon wreck at Mill Creek injuring a boy with internal injuries feared serious. A lumber-yard collision causes a horse to be crippled. A marriage at the parsonage and a Caldwell death after freight collision are reported. Officials discuss delaying the Texas Independence Monument unveiling to July 4. County commissioners to meet Monday.

Bropham Texas Mil Creek Foat Mester Ernest Volker Ernest Schimmacch Lathom Joe Mill Creek Low J. J. Massey Methodter Amos Boynton Mies Twiey J. BH Burph Rotert H. Auret Willams Caldwell Santa Fe Otc Harry Haynes Texas Independence Monument Teana Veterant Association Tesan Veterane Gan Aptanio Png Hell Mottay Thoms Allen Sundey Gay Hill

Unclear historical item from Transvaal era described

Fragmentary OCR notes reference Transvaal gold and named locales Avondale and Delain Nay with scattered names and dates. The text is garbled, hindering a clear event or person, but suggests a modern era mining or secretary liaison context and a sniper reference.

Transvaal Neice Fant Oecbbes Thi Ptewnier Avondale Contin Dotanhar Laritea Mapgina Delain Nay Febriuirs Weltetey Dhawla Theiver Mates Agalscant Thterlon Ny Worts Irewe Leadyemith Clienly

Polluted text not recoverable

The readable fragments describe a political event with mentions of a president of the senate and a vote tally, but the rest is garbled and cannot be accurately reconstructed into a coherent summary.

Burnos Ava Ranem Pulistrok Fiaming Pai —Gement Armand Ballin Repul Hid Wie Elboteg Senate

War Items Report From Loodos and Durban

Fragmentary report notes February dates with Breyn Kroger and Mateha Roberta as communicators. Mentions British commander in aie protecting against foreign fire and a Durban station. Court decision referenced in brief.

Loodos Breyn Kroger Elé Mateha Roberta Durban Os ‘Prise Court

Announcements of Candidates for City Offices

A flood of declarations names multiple candidates for mayor tax collector treasurer health officer city attorney and alderman positions. Authorities note filings subject to Democratic primary rules with several figures pledging candidacy for various wards and offices ahead of elections in 1900.

City of Houton Democratic Primaria Jno Robert, Mekiroy J. Po Démocrate Primarion Thuredax

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