20 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1900
Page
1
Fragmentary weather note says a cold front will bring northwest winds to Oklahoma and Indian Territory with rain and colder conditions. It mentions Wednesday and Tuesday with shifting winds and a northwinterly lift, but details are unclear.
The report lists temperatures and time by city such as Abilene Amarillo Atlanta Davenport El Paso Chicago Jacksonvilles and others. It notes standard time zones and station references with temperatures and conditions for the period, reflecting broad national weather data coverage.
Special report from Washington notes pension actions including coinage hints, and mentions the American National Bank selections for regional reserves with ties to the First National of Athens and the First National of Kansas City. The passage also references a proclamation related to the Samoan treaty.
A turbulent populist National Committee session debated seating members tied to the Cincinnati convention. Proposals to purge proxies and reconstitute the committee prompted exits and a plan to meet again in May to align with the Democratic convention agenda.
In Lincoln Nebraska on February 19 the middle of the road members issued an address to Populist and Independent voters of the United States. The message expresses regret over prevailing political trends and urges reform.
Dr Richardson introduces resolutions in Washington to regulate sugar monopolies. The measure calls for the Interstate Commerce Commission to curb monopoly profits and tax imports to limit interstate trade of sugar and related products. The proposal urges duty free status to certain imports until prices align with fair profit limits.
The Grayson County Republicans met in Sherman with delegates from each precinct. A chair ruling sparked a bolt as Denison faction bolted to form their own district and county conventions while the regular body continued, electing delegates and endorsing Grant for National Committeeman and Lyon for temporary chair.
February 18 report from Kirbyville notes Smalipexs situation nearly unchanged with minor new ceres in town. Local officials report two pranks off, and a few emalipex died from disease, while others breathe little from it.
Reported movement shows heavy British artillery on the Tugela front as Boers cross the river. British forces claim decisive gains around Monte Christo with several camps wagons stores and a few prisoners taken amid hot weather and difficult ground.
The report says 42 captives were taken with 44 of them wounded. Heat and whips added to the suffering of the wounded. Citizens aided the injured by carrying many in blankets to Renaberg elditn.
On Sunday February 1 Commandant Peeterine Vas Reet and two other Roer prisoners captured by the Aviteh at Wands Jaagte were handed over to the Neere from Arab del wduy. A movaon ger with a fac arranged the pth and the group met General Clements for a cordial interview before being moved by ambulance to the Horr camp.
Reports from London and Capetown on February 19 to 26 describe Boer defenses in the Free State as now resisting British advances. Transvaal forces move toward the Free State while officials enforce a broad typhoid vaccination decree for ages up to 100.
Dispatches from Lourenza Margue describe Boers awaiting a large engagement on the Tage. Claims of enemy losses at Coleshare and Kimberley are mixed with reports of forage, provisions and captured wagons. Lord Roberts and General French maneuvers are cited as eastern forces press the advance while opposing troops attempt to block supply lines.
A garbled wartime note from London reports on army mobilization debates and military movements. It mentions forces, Kimberley, and a committee discussion about expanding the army by 12 000 men. The text reflects chaotic OCR with references to Daily News and Lord Menuen figures.
General Gorton commands Confederate veterans to heed the Chickamauga Park commission circular appointing control of the park with aim to preserve historical work. He commends General Bayoton's efforts and urges all veterans and Southern people to support fairness and justice in the commission's actions.
The British government has taken no action on Charles E. Macrum’s claims of consular misconduct in Pretoria. Officials say it is highly unlikely that cellular letters were opened at Durban and deny any U S retaliatory motive regarding Conan Macrum’s treatment.
A correspondent traveling with the Boer forces reports that Wiltshire troops were wounded or captured during heavy assaults near Rensters. The dispatch dated February 1% notes persistent fighting and the uncertain outcome for units engaged against Lourento Marquez's advance forces.
News from February reports General Cronje surrounded and Boers moving toward Moemstentein while Kitchener leads cavalry and infantry toward their flank. Loot near Koffogfontein includes cattle and wagons loaded with relief provisions for Kimberley. British forces pursue along the Modder river as reinforcements arrive.
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