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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1900

Page

3

Tax Bill Speech Attacks Occupation Tax Denunciation

In Corsicana Texas February 6 a public meeting heard Col. Mills condemn a proposed occupation tax. He argued taxes must be equal on person and property, decried revenue agents as spies, warned against double taxation, and urged protections for farmers and small merchants against an overbearing tax plan. He cited constitutional limits and urged the people to resist measures that would burden labor and production.

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Parliament votes down amendment in throne speech reply

London February 6 The House of Commons released debate on Lord Edmund Fitzmaurice amendment to the address in reply to the speech from the throne. Mr George Wyldham said guns from Prevoria forts had reached the front and some over 1000 word range. The division ended 12 ayes to 562 noes as the government held.

London Howe of Conmone Edmun Fite Miurioo Amendmeni George Wyodham War Office Prevoria Adureey Abequith Abgeal Revebery Asquith Ropebers Homre Campbells Bannerian Henry Edward Thark Mlymouth Henry Campbell-Hannerman

Opposing Forges and Boer War Casualty Claims

A World cable from New York reports a breakdown of Boer and British forces. It lists 28,000 South African Republic soldiers and 13,000 Orange Free State troops opposed by about 40,000 Allied forces, with errors and unknowns in the count. The dispatch notes significant Boer losses and limited direct messages between leaders.

New York Paris Wirengty Hea Symg Natal Cape Colony Eghind Efglind Kroger General Joubert Transvaal Bure

Hague mediation discussed to end South African war

Washington reports that under The Hague treaty the United States may offer good offices before June to help end the South African conflict. Officials note past objections to intervention but acknowledge broad sympathy and potential usefulness of mediation.

Hague New York The Times Washington Trin Jone South Africa United States

War Office Reform Urged By Wilkinson In London

Wilkinson of the Morale Post argues that conscription is useless without army reform. He says a war office that cannot manage volunteers for thirty years will fail in creating a military conscript system and warns of broader crisis for the nation.

London Spencer Wilkinson Morale Post Tome Ito Olbey C. James Budlong

Appointment of New Philippine Commission Begins

President appoints Circuit Judge Tal y of Cincinnati as chairman of the Philippines commission and plans to sail from San Francisco after March 16. Other members to be named soon with instructions ready early. old commissioners to be replaced as the new body takes charge.

Philipping Commission Washington Pebriare Taly Cincinnati Philippines Commission San Francisco Philippine Commisoh Exincof Judge Day Lave Ang

Taft to Name First Philippine Governor after Appointment

Fragmented OCR notes discuss Judge Taft and the plan to replace military rule in the Philippines with a stable government. It suggests Taft will appoint a governor immediately and notes the aim to build local government and test Filipino readiness.

Philippines Taft Waar

Military supplies sent from France to Boers in 1898

The report states Machmand purchases included firearms and ammunition valued at 366000 dollars. It notes transfers from France to the Transvaal during the war and cites a French consul general report from Pretoria dated February 5. Adal bert Hay, new United States minister, presented credentials to the government and made a positive impression.

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Gios Going to the Front as Pretoria Toris Denuded

Capetown February 6 The Argimane novices have been shipped from Pretoria to the front. The Pretoria Toris hold the rear line, reportedly stripped of artillery.

Gios Capetown Pretoria

Democratic county committee fixes March primary date in Mount Vernon

Veankiin County Democrats meet to set the next county primary date the fourth Saturday in March. The plan is to place the party slate on the tickets and to campaign only for approved candidates, with any deviations not courted.

Veankiin County Hemocrats Mount Vernon Texas

Politician Activity Surges Across Caldwell County

A Caldwell County gathering in Lockhart aims to send delegates to a state convention as Republicans organize campaigns for upcoming elections. The Seventh district GOP education group plans a Saturday meeting to select delegates with a large turnout anticipated.

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United States negotiates canal approach protections amid island transfers

Officials report exchanges with Denmark and Nepal and negotiations with Denmark for Chatham Island and with the Danish War India to secure control of Chatham Island and other possessions. The aim is to prevent fortifications on canal terminals and safeguard U S approaches to the proposed Nicaragua canal.

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Dowager Empress Moves Shaped by Opposition Rumors

Reports from Pekin suggest the dowager empress planned a coup to depose the emperor during the first days of the new year. Strong Chinese sources indicate warnings from loyal factions stalled the attempt and left many in national circles anxious about her next move.

Pekin Mebriary Emuth Jad

Alaskan boundary dispute and canal treaty notes

A Washington correspondent reports that Ambassador Choate and Lord Salisbury discussed the Alaska boundary settlement in London Tuesday. The piece links the Clayton Bulwer treaty with Alaska and notes tensions in perception of Anglo American aims on potential canal projects.

Age Ambassador Choate Lord Zallbury London

Company elects new director amid bond note concerns

A fragmented report indicates a company elected a director and discussed a bond issue around twenty five thousand dollars. The text mentions preservation of a former official and four months of earnings, with references to Spring and local figures.

Dlineetor Toder

Milam County Democrats Honor Kentucky Governor Goebel

Citizens of Milam County convened at Cameron to exproin the death of William Goebel and pledge loyalty to Kentucky law. The meeting adopted a resolution praising Goebel, condemning rival authority, and expressing sympathy for Kentucky Democrats amid political turmoil.

Cameron Milam County Democratic Party Kentucky William Goebel Aly. Lewis Orller Bilnas G. Trive Taut Lane Hows TS. Henderson Digittetorney Betton W Chambers Monta J. Moore A. &. Mearrett W.M. McGregor Democrati of William Gorbel Commonwealth Natal Tieve

Unclear capture of a Manila noon scene with military action

The report describes a February 7 incident in Manila involving a corporal and five privates of company C guarding a can of something. a cannon crew and a detachment attempted to move a cart from water as a volley was fired. The account mentions American and native drivers and an attempted handover under fire.

Manila Company C Gente Wittigale Atmericana

Cooperation Committee Clears Penryn Prison Claim

The claims committee reports a favorable action on a penitentiary related issue, noting progress on the Cooper and Whstingion cases. Officials indicate a decision is expected to move forward promptly.

Cooper TH Povorntidy Hong Committee On Claims

Floun Minu Plans New Floating Mill at Taylor

Work began yesterday on a $20,000 floating mill foundation in Taylor Texas. The four story structure will include a helik omeire room and wood frame, powered by a 1% horns engine to drive machinery capable of 200 barrels per day, with a connected grist mill.

Taylor Texas

Races in New Orleans Highlight Favorites and Close Finishes

In New Orleans on a late February program the Cathedral and two other favorites led the day with wins. Tom Coline won the handicap while Wap backer Tron S placed, Wy Woods rode Sim for second as the track dried and speed favored three-year-olds in the Mile and a furlong events at Maidstone.

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Shine Rockfield Club to Stage March Event

Shanock Hoce company announces its monthly meeting on March 7 in Corpus Christ, Texas. A two day festival planned with a grand hall arrangement and prize awards, following a fundraising entertainment for the enterprise.

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Canney Vinay Oey Leads Kempnvr Slice Firm

Fragmentary text mentions Vinay Oey of Canney and references Kempnvr slice firm, FM Wrath and Canney company context. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Nek ARM Libuary Sohbek Dion Vinay Oey Canney

Quintana Firm Faces Readiness at Vraghe Mouth Work Site

Olatiy Quintana and Bo prepare for morning operations at the Vraghe mouth location. The team aims to have all equipment and personnel ready by natn for the announced horinning task and expected completion.

Quintana Olatiy Meran Vraghe

Mount Vernon Woodbury Cotton Duck Stockholders Meet

Baltimore stockholders of Mount Vernon Woodbury Cotton Duck discuss corporate affairs and potential actions at the industry meeting. The filing outlines ownership interests and planned decisions affecting production and distribution.

Baltimore Prirwars Mount Vernon Woodbury Cotton Duck

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