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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1900

Page

3

Pension applications reveal regional disparities in Spain war grants

Special report shows North applicants for veterans pensions far outnumber Southern claimants in the Spanish American War regiments. Tennessee and Alabama regiments highlighted. study by Mr. Sims to address perverse funding and regulatory issues at the pension office.

Gton Congress Galter Sims Tennessee Spain Santiago Sime Ateve Ahene Fieurese South Alabama Georgia Miséla Kentucky South Carolina Teniedme Texas Mr. Sims

Kennedy Pardoned and Man Sentenced in Texas Case

An individual from Delta County, Texas, was sent to the penitentiary about eight months ago following a conviction for the killing of his uncle in Wales. The pardon of Kennedy is noted in the same report with details of the case and the offender’s prior sentence.

Mas Wales Texas Watter Sminedy Delta County Sonviction

Miseries of Dyspepsia and Iron Tonic Claim

An advertisement touts Dr Harter's Iron Tonic and Varier's Tron Tonic as cures for dyspepsia loss of appetite and blood purification. It cites testimonials from M rs M Alexander of Dallas Texas and a grateful lady from Jane praising the tonics for improving digestion appetite and general strength. The piece promotes a free liver medicine sample and promises universal blood and brain benefits.

Varier Jane Daling Texas Dallas Harter

Walter seeks revenge years after father’s death

A boy named Walter, prompted by a dying father’s warning, later returns to the killer Ste Wright and shoots him at Wright’s house. Wright had previously pardoned and killed the boy’s father, shaping a long pursuit of vengeance across fourteen years.

Ste Wright Wright Walter

Receivers Appointed for Three Texas Properties Under Antitrust Suit

State officials and attorneys announced a syndicate agreement to appoint receivers for three San Antonio properties linked to Riverina Light Power and Street Railway. The action follows a supreme court ruling upholding a lower court’s forfeiture of charters. The three companies affected are San Antonio Street Railway, San Antonio Hill and Railroad, and San Antonio Electric Light Company.

San Antonio Texas Menger Hotel Tela T. Ss. Smith Avetin Carlos Hee Thin City George Altgelt exsCity Hi BL Minor Brialf State of Texas A. W Reagan Houston Focal Consolidated Riverina Light, Power and Street Railway Campantex Stace Judemenil Supreme Court of Sa Antonio Streit Railway Company San Antonio Hill- Hon Ather Rallies Mic ‘al Elestrie Gight Srepis Che McWillan Snd Tale of New York Sibinien Low He Syndieite Stare

Palestine Light Company Offers Free City Lights

The Palestine Texas city council discussed a proposed free lighting service from the Electric Light Company as a gesture to the town. A smallpox outbreak prompted caution with local streets being prepared and guarded. A library funding petition was referred to committee and city planning continued.

Palestine Téxas Merruary Cotinel Dlentiny Bikiart Improvement Companiy Jbo Wh. J. Nagel Hoineken & Voprelsang Tyallay Sam Colla Goltesion Thalsh Stertoan Werhee Mites Jelty Charien Alirecht Bmottafonie Palestine Electris Light Company John R. Hearne Helroe & Moore Mra P. W. Brown Mia Dunkerly Kanlé Delblows

WACKS Tene Was Heavy of Yow Orlenius Three Povorites Won

racing results from New Orleans with multiple horse heats and winners listed. Notable performances include Hevia furjongs Melkarth Sinora Caesar and Gee mode Sright among others with times and distances noted.

Orlenius TN Walmsley Ra Garitind Act Sievrse Albert’ Vale Monongahe Giorgs Ley, Jude Teoh Taaforan Say Franniese Cal Hevia Furjongs Melkarth Sinora Caesar Meg Bardante Vivisy F Murteane Sipatelu

Postoffice Robberies Reported Near Waco and Richar

The South Bordeaux and Richie stations on the Colton Belt between Wasp and McGregor were robbed, slight thefts of champ and cash reported, no injury. Officers are pursuing the case. In Bryan, J A Nichols residence burned at 2:30 am, with $600 insurance. origin of fire unknown.

Wavo Texas South Boroque Richie Colton Belt Wasp McGregor Bryan J. A. Nichols

Cotton Shipped to Kobe From Denison Texas

A fragment reports a commercial shipment of cotton from Denison Texas to Kobe Japan for an external agency. The dated item notes February 1 and mentions the cargo proceeding for export. The text is incomplete but identifies origin, destination, and purpose.

Japan Denison Texas Kobe

Mysterious Fire Damages Residence Belonging to Mrs Molet

A fire devastated a residence associated with Mrs. Molet on February 1 as neighbors and logs were reported damaged. Authorities note a perilous scene with limited survivors and ongoing investigation into the cause.

Mre WN. Molet

Volunteers Notify Members for Subscription Drive

Volunteers signaling subscription interest will notify listed members including Bonner, A. J, Schuremas, Richarteon Jg Meyer, Tuffly, John Kirby, Lang, Foley, Hubl and others. The meeting of the Business League referenced a gathering with attendees and several names recorded among the attendees.

BF. Bonner Cholymac A. J, Schuremas BR. Richarteon Meyer le. J. Tuffly John HL Kirby J. J. Ldllenthal HL AL Poden Jeena A. McKee Gis Street T. J. Thompson PA. Reichard John J. Lang W.G Foley W. Hubl Camitine Wawering Business League Glaht Hevars Dorner, Schuretinn Richaslinh Taffy Ans Uthleatisal Peston Street Habl

Valentine's Day Varieties and Saint Valentine’s Fame

A garbled account surveys St. Valentine’s Day customs and the saint’s memory. It traces references to Valentine worship, legends of his martyrdom, and the day’s evolution into a celebration of lovers. The piece notes varied opinions on the holiday’s origins and its popularity despite uncertain historic ties.

UnclearOCR Chronicle of Political Turbulence and Events

Fragmented account covers governor decisions on ousting Tayler and state deliberations in the Senate and House. Mentions elections, municipal charters, riots in Martinique, naval and canal matters, and various legal and legislative proposals. Entities include Berkhanm, Tayler, Goebel, Frank Tart, Senate, House, Martinique, Belize.

Berkhanm Tayler Cypitel

Fractured OCR Text Seeks Coherent Summary From Patchy Item

Fragmentary OCR notes describe several disjoint items including a supposed antitrust event, a person named H C Prick and a salinated reference to Ax from Carnagh, a Congress member Chickering in New York killed by a fall, a dispute over a fortet with Jefries, a Voerkrotien gain of 1610 powts, and generic mentions of wheat, cables, and revisions.

H.C Congresemion Chickering Ag New York

Fragmentary local notice reports a counter convention biennial set

A damaged OCR item references political figures and a counter convention to be held here on Saturday. It mentions President Stighpey and Maple Lent party inviting a person from the Trinsvaal Datghttire for a Revolution election, with various odd names and actions, but many details are garbled.

Mike Abe Lore Santa Fe

Defeat of the French and Boer War Moves

Dispatches say British retirement near Aensburg not confirmed with our fears. News notes heavy fighting and Boer strength at Splestirs. British forces under General Buller and Lord Roberts prepare for possible engagements at Colenburg and Mogersfontel with strategic river crossings under watch. Military experts compare the crisis to Civil War campaigns as forces concentrate for a major clash in southern Africa.

New York Aensburg London Frongh Colenburg Clements Lord Roberts Dewar Splestirs Phire Arcantal Buller Vanikvante Clements Perreal Rennure Rotverte Ginera Ted Ofinige Tenvrat Muller Modder Wwer Hind Ehlef Manet Chip Fonts Mogersfontel Pelifortea Colenbure Canetown Modanr River Army of the Potomac Virginia Mississipatt Thirough Atlanta Sarsiniat

Committees Consider Pan American Trade Policy in Washington

The article reports on a motion in Washington to appoint a committee to study the Clayton Bulwer canal governance and future U S Britain relations. Senator Morgan will present the committee report, arguing against past treaties and outlining implications for a great waterway and sovereign rights in Central America, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.

Nace New York de Lay Morgan Ube Clayston California United States Tan Chow Wi Morgan Niseragia America Nigwragta Costa Rica

River accident fills Navhita rail line report

An OCR fragment describes a river incident near Navhita with lines from Vermont and Maine involved. It mentions a rivulet, water, and a drowned or washed-away person. The text is unclear but centers on a rail corridor disruption and a possible fatality.

Navhita Vermont

Primaries and Party Rules Deliberations Face Local Meeting

The Democratic executive committee for Washington County met at Meare Campbell & Meu ninton to discuss primaries conventions and rules. Key figures included Sheriff Veneve Justice Ewing and Judge KB Outry as they weighed timing for party activities and candidate selection.

Tabanan Nealhty Baward Edward Amaler Democrat Party Washington County Meare, Campbell & Meuninton Rmes Oat FB. Veneve W. R. Ewing Cheek O. A. Seward A. HW. Matthewn Chappell HM John Chappell Mr. W. Goftenderson Wich Witte Halton United States Angie Yoon Aeviral Sonia Odin

Petition in Hankoruptes Ghilvianon Tose Febviney 1 pen

Linda Werenipetig voices Mil well te ele cloned of the Tnnted Staeee onnet younger iy Mr Qt. Maifoe of flatverion ist VWattiiclew wroowntel 200th No ee rte.

Linda Werenipetig Maifoe

Health advice from Mrs Pinkham for women

The article notes women face monthly health battles and cites Mrs Pinkham offering safe counsel. It mentions she has fifty thousand letters from grateful users and promises free advice from Lynn Mass.

Pinkham

New England Storm Ravages Coast and Infrastructure

A severe Nor easter swept New England causing widespread flooding and unprecedented damage. Winds and heavy rain disrupted travel and damaged bridges railways and highways while rivers like the Merrimack and Charles Rivers surged. Manchester New Hampshire reports mention Alvan Jeckson as a local figure amid the disaster.

Bexton New England Merrimac Costonini Phjo Areson Manchester N. H Alvan

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