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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1901

Page

5

Prize Fight Case Sparks Bitter Cincinnati Disputes

In Ohio on February 7, a prize fight case in Cincinnati stirred sharp exchanges among lawyers and officials. Testimony focused on actions by governors, judges, and athletic associations as parties argued over whether the bout could proceed and which rules applied. The court prepared to hear further arguments amid mounting public interest and competing claims from promoters and participants.

Ohio Becwern Nahio Ribodary Lew Muenes Peck Wieon Jadefenny Tainan Avernor Nash Wirom Athletic Aac Exceptio Piviera Analivodt Gergen Onganten Jotiea Anslie Gerieat Ashlitt Alus Athleticn Queenshorre Bajar Nitter Mapute

Races in New Orleans Show Mixed Results and Entries

Historical notes detail race results and betting odds from New Orleans with mentions of horses such as Moral Hooda and others, plus entries and stakes for upcoming events. Names like Hooda and Welsh Wandieon appear amid a flurry of abbreviated and garbled race terms and figures.

Moral Hooda Rane E Furlonies Eclling Knrney Saal Lalle Aie

Governor's Action Questioned In Columbus Power Dispute

Fragmentary text discusses the State emergency board approving a $50,000 appropriation to halt a Cinelinnei Nght operation amid questions. The governor’s authority and potential martial law in Hamilton county are debated, with claims the governor could override the board’s decision.

Columbus Ohio State Enorgency Board Cinelinnei Alinte Suton Hamilton County

Choynaki Set to Fight in Galveston Bout

An exhibition boxing match is planned in Galveston Texas on February 3 between Joe Cho ynAK and Jack Johnsson. The event includes reserved seating and陈 light naval intrnetty account details.

Penitentiary Reports and Business Updates From Texas

January penitentiary data shows convicts on hand 4105 with take in new and recaptured totals. financials report balance and income from contracts and farms. New stock filings list several companies and capitals including Wichita Valley, Utterback-Harla-Kendrlek, and Dallas firms. mentions Hamburg Bremen Fire Insurance and Cerealightes listings amid a stream of regional notices. Officials and visitors record visits to Waco, Bastrop, Bell County, and Palestine as state agencies note engagements and burial services.

Austin Texas Rico Hill Ehows Brom S.c. Sas Tas Warts Am .Eesssvescaeva Diveram Farm Cc Ise Huntsville Farm Vod Thwett Insitute Department 5 Waco Roy Edmonds Gonerns Holston Saeriff Davin Bastrop Savriff Boarke Bell County Howard Palestine Koighis Templars Down Cacpeoilor

Oil Field Boom in Nacogdoches County Texas

Movement by local and foreign capitalists to develop oil fields in Nacogdoches County, Texas, with thousands of acres under contract. Plans include using improved machinery to reach great depths, with no oil well yet deeper than 400 feet. A company proposes drilling to locate oil, backed by a $1,000,000 capital.

Nacomdoches Texas Nacomoches County

Oil Indications At Fairfield And Corsicana Fields

Fairfield development company closes a five well contract with drilling to begin. The Pipe Line company reports January operations in Corsicana field with 24 wells completed and 15 producing, plus four gas wells and several other counts as of February 1.

Fairfield Texas Pairfield Development Company Gronde Home Men Home Capital and Enterprise Corsicana Corslaya of

Coal Shortage Prompts Shift to Petroleum Fuel in Utah and NM

In Utah and New Mexico coal supplies tighten causing many manufacturers to switch to petroleum fuel. Despite oil's rising output, coal scarcity keeps fuel prices steady and prevents a major drop.

Los Angeles Cal Glate Contiques Tenukes Ulah New Mexico

Senate Debates Shipping Bill Amid Night Session

The Senate and House action centers on the shipping bill as experts and lawmakers discuss funding for the pension appropriation and naval subsidies. McLaurin backs the bill while Allison, Hale, and Morgan clash over costs and constitutional issues as the session runs late into the night.

House Debates Railway Mail Pay and Pneumatic Tube Service

The session opened with Moog opposing the special facilities plan and Poeming suggesting reductions in railway mail pay. Amendments to fund pneumatic tubes and mail facilities faced ruling and defeat, while the bill for travel pay and re enlistment concerns passed in the Senate. The House debated and then adjourned after taking up the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill.

Warrington Ferryare Hata IMO Mnie Moog Teno Poeming Joint Portil Commission Pocamiane New York Senate Moon HH. Smith Mich Clarke Texan New Orleans Kasaig City Newton Kan Bates Colorado Tennessge House Eccase Apesker Groavovcr Richarduch iTenn Philippines Hitt Committee On Foreign Affairs

New Jail for Caldwell County in Lockhart Texas

February 7 report from Lockhart Texas discusses Caldwell County’s outdated jail. Officials describe the current facility as antiquated and inefficient, unable to meet modern needs, with nineteen prisoners confined and three in urgent circumstances.

Caldwell County Lockhart Texas

Nation speaks to legislature on saloon traffic reform

Mrs Nation addresses the Kansas House urging repeal of prohibitory law clauses and county attorney powers. She criticizes lawmakers for not acting, calls for closing saloons, and challenges opponents amid a noisy gallery. Police court scene follows with Nation supporters present.

Topeka Kay Petruary Nation Weit Alrs Senate Neation Peech Magee Stahl

Death of Galadipu te Cardenas Remains Recalled in Corpus Christi

A late report from San Gertrudes states Gonzalups Cardenas known as Lupe, aged about 68, was found dead in his bed near Corpus Christi. A resident since boyhood, he was famed for his memory and language skills and his service defending locals during unrest. Funeral held yesterday at Santa Gertrudes ranch with interment on site.

Cormis Christi Texas Sante Gertrudes Gnaaslups Cardenas Cardenas Monterey Mexlor Deceared Lupe Notoos Cminiy Corpus Christi Coeunty John MocChsi Corpus Chrieti Corpus Coriati Pebrus Chapman Lamar Corpus Chri Kinney Rowsh Arroyo Fiero Eretio Fratelres Cardenae Monteres H. M. King Ganttlupe Remares Belng Santa Gertrudes Ranch

General Corbin May Command Army as Lieutenant General

A Washington dispatch reports Adjutant General H C Corbin is among officers considered for the next army commander with lieutenant general rank. Upon Maj Gen John R Brooke’s retirement Corbin would be ranking junior general, with August as a likely appointment time after Lt Gen Miles retires. Some favor Major General E N Otis for Philippin service rewards amid Otis retirement.

Corbin Brooke Tim Young Chaffee New York Herald Washington H. C. Corbin John R. Brooke Miles War Department Amiles E. & Otis Philippins Et Jurom Otis

Editors to Meet in Houston Executive Committee Meeting Held in Austin

The Texas Preap Association executive committee met at the Priekill fete grounds in Austin at 2 20 PM chaired by President Harrie. Attendees included F B Hallio Cleburne A M Kennedy Mexia and others. They set the next collaboration meeting in Houston for May 23 24 25 and named a programme committee with W Harris Lee J Rountree N Custer Faillio and others. The group also discussed the National Association gathering in Buffalo and noted Texan interest in sending strong representation.

W. Harris Lee J. Reantree N. Custer Ft. Baillio S. WW. Niepher G. W. MacKonight

Murderer Munoz Ends Life in Texas County Jail

In Corpus Christi, Laupine Munoz, convicted of killing his sweetheart Anna Vizcaya in Rio Grande City, drank poison after soaking matches in water and left a note accusing no one. An autopsy found phosphorus in the stomach. the body was embalmed and sent to Rio Grande City.

Corpus Christ Texas Laupine Munoz Munos Anna Vizcaya Rio Grande Clty Jeffor Crivell Cody Munoz Hoe Rio Grande City Mullon

Five Ventura crew killed in steamer accident blaze

The Ventura arrives from Philadelphia with news of a scalding death toll after a boiler explosion aboard the steamer. Killed are George W. Rore Jr, O. W. Partin, J. Desmond, Paul Ber, and Paul Glags, all aged 19 to 24, in the engine room and boiler compartment. The incident occurred January 21 as a steam pipe burst, left four men dead instantly and others cooking alive.

San Francisco Cal Steymer Venture Philadelphia Orbere Gerorgh W. Ror South Carolla O. W. Partion Goneren J. Desmond Treman Paul Ber Palix Glags Slovensy Hobb Farren Desmond Bely Glivs

Lutheran Synod Opens in Giddings with Growth Seen

The Lutheran district synod opened in Giddings Texas with delegates from gulf states attending two meetings daily. Twelve new charges were received and missions were announced in Brazil. Rev Wagner of New Orleans was re-elected president with Rev Berkman as vice president and Rev Nierman as secretary. The treasurer reported progress toward self-sufficiency. Dr Pepper of St. Louis preached the doctrinal sermon.

Giddings Texas Kerbury Lutheran District Synod Gulf States Brazil Wagner New Orlenne T. Berkman V. Nierman Treansurer Oncol Racing Synod Dr. Pepper St. Louis

Gaines Murder Case in Sherman Texas Second Trial

In Sherman Texas on February 7 W R Gaines stands indicted for the murder of his brother in law Charles Koch. The second trial restages a prior dramatic case that previously drew statewide attention. Gaines had earlier been convicted of assault to murder Koch and served time. The murder verdict was reversed and a new trial ordered.

Gaines Sherman Texas W. R. Gaines Charles Koch Koch

Denison Commercial Club picks new officers for year

At a February meeting in Denison, the Denison Commercial Club elected its new board for the ensuing year including Iace Kohfeld W B Muncon J R Cullinane James Boyd H Brooks W S Hibbard P H Tobin C S Cobb RB S Legate G L Blackford J W Madsen A F Prater KR H Lingo M J Raid Yo Shaffer W 4 Tibbs Toy Oran Leoper D Talley and B Ay Tuceune.

Denison Commercial Lab Geolson Texas Denison Commercial Club Iace Kohfeld W. B. Muncon J. R. Cullinane James Boyd H. Brooks Hibbard P. H. Tobin Cobb Legate G. L. Blackford J. W. Madsen A. F

Fatal railway wreck shocks GreenvillePennsylvania

A steel mill car ploughed through a smoking car in a Greenville Penn wreck on the York Chicago line. Sixteen aboard were killed or injured and a party of soldiers led by Sergeant Major Harry Hart faced casualties as rescuers rushed to the scene.

Greenville Penn York-Chicago Meri Town A. Hart Fort Weed N.Y George W. Patterson Philadelphia Tenth Infantry Peter J. Curry Cabrero Adama’ Product Company Rushville Ind William D. Moore Brooklyn Mars Sears Fvan Ester Smith Joseph Kennedy Brookfield Mass William E. McGinnitte Portland CH. Bimons Kent Obi J. Heney A. Aiken New York Lev F. Cahoon Gloucester Clarence Leeke Somerville N. J Milton Stanley Newark N. 2 Cal Charles Gornell Elmira Harry W. Wearsturg Dryton Ohio Camilo Coliguire Carmin Grodo Carbondale Ruth Amony Jared Spencer Hospital Meadsville Roth Fort Tom Ned Harry Hart B.A. Maredon Pindelpina

Sweeney Responds To Beaumont Well Proposal Rumor

In Crowes Virginia February 4 J W Sweeney declares a Beaumont land deal with Southwestern Old company is authorized and urges publication of his rebuttal. He praises agent Mr Rady and manager Mr Ferguson for courtesy and support and says he will aid the company as needed.

Crowes The Daily News Thin Place Beaumont Southwestern Old Company Rady Ferguson Yemen J. W. Sweeney

Sherman City Council Rejects Interurban Franchise Bid

Sherman Texas February 1 The city council at a special meeting tonight rejected the Denison Sherman railway ordinance granting right of way and franchise over delved streets by a vote of 11 to 1. This leaves the interurban franchise matter in Sherman as it stood since work began on this road.

Sherman Texas Denison-Sherman Railway

Bonfils and Black Tie The Knot in Deaver Colorado

Mr Charles A Bonfils and Miss Windfred Black, noted newspaper writers, wed in Deaver Colorado at 1 PM. The couple plans a journey to Southern California and Honolulu before returning to Denver for spring.

Educate Your Bowels Training Pills Warned

An old ad copy urges readers to train bowels like muscles and brain. It promotes Cas carets Candy Cathartic as a genuine tablet labeled C. C. C and notes they are never sold in bulk with all druggists carrying the product.

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