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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1900

Page

3

Financial bill debate sculpts silver standard vs gold

Senate actions expose bitter party line on bimetallism and gold to silver parity. Amendments test Treasury bonds limits and national banks with 25 000 capital face entry. leaders clash over international money standards and the era's monetary policy amid crowded chamber chatter.

Pxion Senate Ike Xeninte Wan Minn National Chandler Dil Catio Taindsay Dem DHL Kyle Jones Famorcade Treasury United States Secretary of the Treasury Hawaiikn BEDI Mr. Elkins Europe Tillman Teller Me Chandler Caffery Peitus West Veer Bam AB Hepburn Natio Danke Tip Amindmens Amnion Wilver Senatora AlUrigh

Lawmakers Debate Philippine Question and Civil Service Reform

Washington February 15 law makers debated the appropriation bill during session topics included the Philippines question civil service reform the fifteenth amendment and related resolutions. Several representatives voiced opinions on pensions and executive branch issues as the legislative bill move forward likely to pass tomorrow.

Washington, D. C House Houtelie Melers Tod Ahowalter Penn Philippines Grosvenor Gillette Mana Driggs NS. Y Underwood Ala

Montana Supreme Court Judge Testifies on Election Inquiry

Justice Hunt of Montana notes his family physician Dr Tracy offered to influence his decision on the selection of W A Clare for the Montana senate seat. The investigation conducted by the senate committee examining the election is marked by sensational testimony.

Montana Supreme Court Washington Senate W. A. Clara Montana Justice Hunt Montana Supremia Court Tracy Armist

Washington Notes Special to The Post Feb 1

The report lists appointments and transfers across federal and territorial posts. N Smith is named portmaster at Brae ford Texas others include Sallie W Hodge of Houston and J4 Withhaite. Sea duties involve medical staff changes in the department of Texas and Alaska ports. The piece notes a conference with the president and a new Philippine commissioner position, plus Charles B. Martin named secretary of the National Live stock commission.

Washington N. Smith Braeford Tarrant County Texas Withhaite

Equivocal Dispatches From Colombia Rival Rebellion Reports

A consul general in New York disputes Kingston and The Hague cables claiming Colombia’s rebellion is advancing. Dispatches show opposing accounts of the conflict near Santander and the Magdalena valley with government forces pressing the insurgents toward escape routes.

New York Pobrimry Colombia Santander Venezuela Magtalena Ro Atralgis Fantandera Bogota General Carablanca Ceperal Demingues Hare LW TV Una Cleuta

Track results from Tanforan San Francisco February meet

A cryptic recap lists multiple horses and jockeys with speeds and times across six and seven furlong events at Tanforan and San Francisco. It notes several winners, record-breaking performances, and various race details including mile and sprint distances with names like Ella Boland Flying, Storm King, and Zoroaster among others.

San Proscieco Re Wulte Ella Boland Jeelin Mowunte Beok M. F. Tarmey Lutrenido Doateh Zoroaster Chima

Forced to Leave An American Endorses Come Whaint

Charles Grote an American of Dutch descent formerly an air engineer at Goldenhuis mines near Johannesburg says he sought a permit from Charles J Macrum ex consul at Pretoria to stay until his American papers could reach Pretoria but Macrum could not communicate with the United States forcing Grote to depart South Africa. Grote arrived via Australia. FONZALES A few bales of cotton arrive daily the cool price luring farmers to sell the stock on hand.

Macrnos San Francisco Charles Grote South Africa Goldenhuis Mines Jobannesiire Joday Charles J. Macrum Pretoria Capel Macrum United States Routh Aftica Grote Australia

Seizure and shipment of American foodstuffs discussed

The state department reports that American foodstuffs were seized by British forces near Delnaga Bay and the matter, with accompanying papers, is reviewed by Secretary of State after consultations with Lord Salisbury. The case concerns contraband flour and other supplies destined to the South African republics, with U.S. position urged to avoid blockade and ensure release where appropriate. Morale notes indicate American grain is at the Capetown depot, and farmers prepare crops despite wartime strains.

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Texas Specials and Local News Fragments

A collage of brief items from Texas towns including Florville Mount Calm Waco Goldthwaite and Dallas. Points cover farm prices oil prospects weather illness rabies court actions and road work with scattered incidents and civic notes.

McGovern Santry Pact Alleged in Pre Fight Plot

A tangled claim surfaces that McGovern was paid to throw rounds in a Santry bout, with Abe Mauer and Sam Harris denying the club’s knowledge. The article alleges a deal to fix a six round title bout with Santry showing weakness and McGovern later denying any agreement amid contested accounts from promoters and managers.

Tastorenil'a McGovern Pugilian Abe Mauereall Wytoore Avery Ugron Sam Harris Hoieeman Tattorculiy Coh Sanity Bam Marts Tielene Santry Sancu'y Anca Tiatter Peter Waley Rilsttt Howe Rollaile Carey Welahh Modlovern Menov Dhe Weul Elor Alwiye Paul Plogk Hat McGo

Ambiguous Historic Allegations Surface in Court Dossier

An unclear transcript describes disputes involving Julian and Jeffries, with references to a stele, detention, and a boxing context at Algaee. The speaker claims no knowledge of plotting foul play and asserts personal injuries from blows during a bout, while denying malicious intent.

Fitenimmone Jomesh Julian Jeffries

Second Rice Mill Planned for 1900 Crop in Jennioge

In Jennioge La on Festiary 15 Jennioge plans a second rice mill for the 1900 crop providing work for town and country. Woneie and Mr Simon of Crowley and Desire Richard of Mermentan bought a tote of B C Andrug east of the Porter house beside the railroad, near the south line.

Jeanings Jennioge Wills Co D. Woneie Mr. Simon Crowley Desire Richard Mermentan Aight Tote B.C. Andrug Porter House

No Franchise Tax Decision In Cheyson County

Sherman Texas February 16 Darlog Mecresson of the franchise tix Monty Junge Wosds stated there will be no franchise tax levied in Cheyson county The board asserts tailroads and other protection will not pay any tax that would be required of Cheam

Sherman Texas Darlog A Mecresson Tix Monty Junge Wosds Cheyson County Aheam

Prospect of Horror in Commons over Irish rifles

A leaked Morning Leader report from London notes heightened fear as Chamberlain and Balfour debate arming rebels. The piece warns that arming undisciplined native fighters risks grave folly and could unleash violence in Zululand and beyond.

Save London Morning Lomton Pagan Vale Tollie Zululand Addison Volun Eeohowe Mploamniley Roys Buller Chamberlain Mr. Balfour Peart

Unknown 19th Century War Office Dispatch Summary

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a war office dispatch involving General Witherios Thesitas and Lord Roberts. The text references artillery and infantry actions, and a February date, but the details are garbled and names are unclear.

War View Examines South Africa Campaign Forces

The article discusses British and Boer forces in South Africa, noting general movements around Ladysmith and the Tugela front, with emphasis on the endurance of Boer and British troops and the broader strategic stakes as the war progresses. It references General Buller, Lord Roberts, General French, and other commanders shaping the conflict.

New W York Pehuiaty John M. Sehatelt Avewelie South Abe Contretloe Peter Ladysmith Ragland Union Army Tibet Helerts Waller Nome Buller Metden Roberta Advanen Hullig Miller Mote

Alliance Talks Reported Between Britain Germany and US

Washington dispatch says Lord Rosebery claimed Britain discussed with the United States and Germany in December about a potential alliance. Officials understood intimations suggested closer relations but warned against entangling in any pact.

McKinsey New York Washington Caya Lord Roseberry United States Germany Thi

Fragmentary remarks on alliance and stance in Washington

The text presents a garbled discussion of potential responses from the president and statements by Mr Maovuni and others about alliances with the United States and Britain. It references Germany and a desire to clarify positions, with a focus on what actions might follow in Washington.

Short News Items from New York Boston and More

New York cranes report macrame shipments to Tunele for Siberia farming development. New York details government land offer for workers liftoff, Heath and Vancort favor the plan. Boston notes Colonel Waginson attacks Captain Mahan at the Twentieth Century club, praising his book but criticizing his stance on self government.

New York Siberia Midinon Kyware Garden Cave Poutmurier Heath Montmaster Vancort Offar Boston Wentworth Waginson Capiain Mahan Twentieth Centray Club Captain Mahan Lesan

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