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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1900

Page

2

Missing Army Officers Feared Captive by Filipino Forces

Reports from Otis and Watson indicate many Americans on a missing list tied to prisoners held by Filipino forces. Dispatches note Lt Gilmore and Maj Cherieg Mo Borketelle among the missing as efforts to locate or confirm fates continue amid recaptured prisoners and scattered trails.

Veskins Édmiral Watson Mantis Cae Lieutenant Gilmore Terktown General Oris Masila Vigat Gilmore Watson Bestary Howse Wattos Ube Cherieg Borketelle Otros Liegaren Gulf Dagupes Stout Muntla

Complex financial notation confuses formal balance report

Fragmentary OCR text shows a dated financial or balance sheet style item with numbers and references to warrants, interest, stocks and assets. The legible parts include dates around January and references to sums, percentages and transfers between accounts, but many words are garbled, making specifics unclear.

Rivers and Harbors Bill Debate Stirs House

In a winter session exchange Chairman Barton of the civere and barbers committee and Chair mun Cannon of the appropriations committee discussed river and harbor measures. Barton opposed the rivers bill amid calls for tolls and regulatory provisions, while supporters urged funding and registrations for waterways and related services.

Waendice Januery Barton Civere and Barbers Committee House Bartos Ez- Binuwell

Drowning Tragedy At Hiccon's Pond In Raleigh

In Raleigh North Carolina four youths named Williamson Lee Histon and others drowned at Hiccon's Pond after leaving the Hin ton residence. They were last seen heading toward Histon's farm and were found four hours later frozen and lifeless in the pond.

Raliegh N.C. Jenoaty Hiccon'a Alebi Sophwen Tle City Cooe Mike Williamson W. B. Winterson Wake County Edwin Lee Clee Lee James Histos Charlie Histon Lovernor Mr. Histon Hintom

Julia Morrison Case Delayed By Cross Exam Proceedings

The trial for Julia Morrison continued with cross examination sessions. The witness repeated epithets allegedly directed at her by Leiden and affirmed a statement written at her husband’s dictation claiming it was created on a train between Knoxville and Chattanooga the day of the murder.

Callansogs Tene Jacuery Julia Morrison Miss Morrison Leiden Ee Seren Knoxville Chattanooga Setigay Capi Sao Fa

Waste Not Want Not and Blood Purity Claims

A fragment states that small leaks and impurities in the blood threaten health. It touts 5 Sarsaparilla as the sole remedy to remove humors and impurities, claiming it can restore perfect health.

Foreign turmoil and domestic unrest captivate world headlines

Disjointed reports describe British public unrest and German and American concerns. Mentioned are South African letters, a conference of government officials in London, and anticipated statements from Washington. Other items note Fort Worth bond plans, a Renfro case, Michigan indictments, and global market jitters amid weather and energy costs.

South Africa Lendec Wastisetoo Lomtre White Ladyeporth

Political party meet and contempt vote reported

The Republican state executive committee schedules a Ware jewelry event with a speech on cost issues amid opposition to a Democrat bill. Contempt charges surface against Wheiee and Ryac as leaders push to block policy. the committee moves to address the matter while also taking up state issues and the Oerkmar notice. The Philippine lieutenant Gilcre appears among prisoners rescued by Colonth Hare.

Repeblican Ware Jezuery Coset Injonel Beniuchy Senatr Ageinet Wheiee Ryac

Indictments Return In Michigan Legislature Corruption Probe

Ingham county grand jury indictments allege bribery and misconduct involving state leaders and officials including Edgar J. Adams state speaker and William A. French land commissioner. Several others face charges of bribery fraud and related offenses as further investigations are signaled by Judge Wrist with the grand jury adjourned and pending arraignments continuing for several named figures.

Edgar J. Adams House of William A. French Tharice H. Pratt J. D. Wadeon Hammond Ponting Frederick A. Maynard Wiliam L. White Howard A. Smith Arthur Starshal Central Comealtuns Hij WR. Button University of Michigan Pingres White Pingtee Wrist Peraon Porson

Damages Sought Over City Shooting Injuries

New Orleans January 6 a suit by the mother of a wounded newsboy seeks 5175 against Dominick O Malley editor and state tax collector Colonel C Harriegn Parker. The action is a sequel to a October incident that left both men injured and the boy shot in the feet and head near the news office.

New Orleans C. Harriegn Parker Dominick O'Malley Item Jacob Robbacker Sreereeny Malley" Pinto O'Mally

Sharsgien Canal Commission Studies Route to Nicaragua

The Sharsgien Canal Commission of New York led by Rear Admiral Walker sails on the Atlastine steamer Alene for Nicaragua to investigate canal possibilities. The mission aims to examine routes and report findings and recommendations for a feasible passage.

Sharsgien Canal Commission New York Walker Joey Nicaragua Oxercife

Fragmented notices recount Portland era industry and politics

A garbled text block reports on various subjects including a merger hesitation at a federation, timber company operations, fertilizer plans, and labor delegates. It mentions a Bremer withdrawal, transport annexations, and a Casper Braun incident, with stray references to a Prtley family inheritance and a sinking vessel.

Howston Jennery Ely Salasing Tieaiea Noble Pate Samoges Casper Braun Poleen Prtley Gercatty

Canal project delays span six weeks over Nicaragua route

A damaged OCR fragment notes a canal across the Isthmus with a six week span to complete the Nicaragua segment. It references a planned voyage or trip area and a broad timeline pending further details.

Nicaragua

Attempted suicide shocks Crowley officers in January incident

In Crowley Louisiana at midday January 10 William M. Reader bookkeeper for the American Vice Milling company attempted self harm by cutting his throat with a razor. He survived with a slim chance of recovery though his act alarms locals and prompted reports from New Orleans contacts about his condition and history. Reader, about 36, had been a chronic stomach catarrh sufferer with drinking habits and a history of employment at the mill.

Crowley South Cromer William M. Reader American Vice Milling Company Reeder Reeders Howe Sepert Chaplins Brin Chappies & Hacker New Orleans Post Heelers Res Mill Bern

Knights Honor Navasota Delegation in Bryan Hospitality Night

The Bryan Knights hosted a joint hospitality event for the visiting Navasota party marking years of friendly ties. A reception featured a coach ride through town, a grand spread, and a keynote by Senator Neal praising brotherly relations and community bonds.

Bryan Savasata Navasota Texas Jaggary Navasow Faery Ryan Navaertia Koighta Lewes Eborneon Cortiagee Anu Lasuye Usgren Navarota Neal Wade Aly Che Bane W. Dereman Lodge Noll. Meyer Vareieon Parke Pols Mitly Frank Clarke Ba Spuaiders Willy Themes Wd. Gelfr George My Mininet Marr, Turger P.re Law J. G, Quort Qk P Pavennert Jona B. Hinks Robert

Texas Court Matters in Longview Jury Verdict in Dockyard Case

In Gladewater the trial of W. E. H. Munden for the Wingy of Jim Nogera boat epring yielded ten jurors for conviction and two for acquittal. The May term previously produced eight for conviction and four for acquittal. Tomorrow closes the term.

Longview Texas W. E H. Munden Jim Nogera Gladewater Wan Firet

Clark Case Saga Unfolds In Senate Privileges Hearing

Washington witnesses recount alleged bribes and votes tied to Clark's candidacy as McLaughlin and others face accusations. Testimony covers payments, property sales, and pressures to sway Clark's senate bid. Gage controversy looms over treasury actions and bank dealings with National City.

The Enquirer Chicago Washington Gage Treasury Rockefeller New York City even @& das Tod Tressery Department Tasanom Woah Nenk Corporation al- Westies Treacery

Electric Belts Promoted as Medical Treatment

A physician, Newton Hathaway, M.D., urges caution on electric belts and offers a belt as part of a personalized treatment plan. He claims the belt can aid diseases treated with electricity but stresses medical supervision and promises no profit, with costs matching belt construction, including treatment for varicocele and other conditions if beneficial.

IG 3 Newton Hathaway M.D

Tangles in Dominican debt dispute pull U S into Caribbean tensions

A distorted dispatch reports Haiti and Santo Domingo debt friction with France threatening to seize customs revenues. The article notes possible U S involvement via the Dominican syndicate led by New York diplomats, and questions how Santo Domingo’s leaders will handle the 740000 debt demand amid political instability.

Washington Januacy Santo Domingo Tate Tmeote Heureux Jimenez Santo Ceaminen United Fates Fan Dominican New York Aplatiats Roternmetc Santo Donsingo State Department Hal Jim

Quarantine Orders For Philippine Islands Enacted

Washington January 6 the president issued an executive order tightening quarantine rules for the Philippines to prevent epidemic entry. Vessels entering Philippine ports will be examined by the marine hospital service and bills of health issued by collectors when needed. Manila medical officers become chief quarantine authority pending Treasury approval.

Washington Philippine Islands Philippine Marine Hospital Service Mentia Iloilo Romalalog United States Manila Treasury Marine Rcepital Amam

Renfro Murder Case Faces Strong Trial Fight in Cleburne

In Cleburne Texas the state prosecutes John W Restro for the murder of M M Williams at the county courthouse. Restro allegedly shot Williams four times after an argument at the south doorway. A bid for a change of venue was denied by Judge Hall.

Cleburne Texas State of Texas John W. Restro M. Mo Williams Airo Wilsnps Williams Renfro

Tenement Fire Claims Three Lives in New York

A tenement house blaze in New York today caused three deaths and seven injuries. Victims include Mrs Mary Sutherby widow Frank Sutherby and James Sutherby 22. Among the injured are Harry Getherry 4 year old Henry, Raphael Pitjero bruised and Fire Lieutenant Charles Stones.

New York Mary Sutheriy Sutheriy Pearc James Sutheriy Ara Harry Getheriy Rapheal Pitjero Charles Stones

Fire scene and rescue in Chicago cellar blaze

A fire started in a cellar with a policeman rescuing Teslaels while a man named Harry Satherly Wes lay in the hallway of the second floor. Firemen raised sealing ladders and many homes and children were guided to safety outside the building. In Chicago Miss Etta Thomas sues Willem H Fahrner for 1000 dollars over a broken engagement alleging breach of promise to marry after four years of betrothal.

Michee Fulli Harry Chicago Etta Thomas Joe Wheeler Willem H. Fahrner Fatracy

Leading Specialist Dr Hathaway Offers Free Consultation

An advertisement touts Dr J Newton Hathaway as a national leading specialist with over twenty years in practice. It claims cures for many diseases, including varicocele and stricture by non surgical methods, home treatment, and free consultation with one low fee for medicines and services.

J. Newton Hathaway Dr. Hathaway

The Open Doors The Open Doors

In a fragmentary notice the text hints at medical access or facilities labeled open at all hours, suggesting a place offering round the clock care or services, though specifics are unclear. The wording evokes a steady, nonrestrictive opening for assistance or entry.

Unclear Marriage Notice From No. 6 Wigging nati

Fragmentary notice notes a marriage and later divorce with unclear causes and references a stamp request and distribution to the paper. The readable text mentions Lre Co and a location at No 6 Wigging nati. Further details are obscured.

ITV Stampa Lre Co

San Angelo Notes on Local Ties and Tomorrow’s Plans

San Angelo tales recount a father and son voyage toward South Africa and discuss local business shifts. The piece notes investments in a bank building and hotel, plus social events, lodge officers, and community updates from Richmond and Fort Worth, with visits by officials and family farewells.

Reelection Tendered for Laling Bent Pastor Position

Rev Gentry resigns as pastor after two years at Laling Bent and tendered resignation effective February 1 1900. The move comes as farmers in Mircourt Cyr Texas report crop trouble with thatches failing and cattle shortages threatening the bottoms.

Gentry Teres Laling Mircourt Texan

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