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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1900
Page
2
Report notes that the War Office has released some casualty figures for the Saturday assault on Ladysmith but not the full tally. Details remain undisclosed while donations by Chante amount to £50,000 for Yeomanry equipment.
Stead accuses Chamberlain of ties to a Rhodes Jamison plot in letters and correspondence. He argues officials hid the affair from Parliament, noting Grey's close links to Chamberlain and that the raid was undertaken under misleading pretenses. The piece frames a looming exposure of political deception.
A Berlin dispatch summarizes Die Nation criticizing Mr. Chamberlain and Herr Ven Houston formerly minister of Molland. It notes a supposed colonial secrecy trust, praises a forthcoming campaign, and mentions the capture of the Hercog as adding to the public demand for seizure of British ships in German harbors, warning of potential conflict.
London January report covers Arthur Balfour addressing Manchester constituents, praising reception as he discusses the Transvaal, The Hague talks, and Britain’s role in a broader imperial war. He warns government missteps and defends mobile artillery, transport, and reserves while asserting resolve to end South Africa conflict.
The Standard and Diggers News publishes President Steyns New Year address to the burghers of the Free State. He promises that next year Afrikander nation will enjoy peace and rest and the enemy will no longer be in a position to oppress. The text closes with a prayer for divine mercy.
In London a rumor spreads that General Bule crossed the Tugela river and captured twelve guns while marching on Ladgemth. Another report says Saint Biller crossed the Tugela, but nothing is confirmed and all details should be treated with reserve.
A vintage advertisement touts a liver cure claimed to ease sick headache biliousness sour stomach and constipation. Sold widely at five cents a box by Peogardedny C L Mood & Co of Lowell Massachusetts.
Special report from Louisville outlines Republican strategy after ex Senator J C S Blackburn and Governor Goebel campaigns. It claims Blackburn will receive Senate certificates from assembly clerks while Goebel is seated by legislature. Plan includes contesting results, reliance on federal courts, and threats of martial law if Gov Taylor resists.
The Temps editorials claim the United States has assumed world power status through China negotiations. It credits President McKinley and Secretary Hay with guiding a new era of international diplomacy and marking a historic shift in American rights and obligations aboard.
Berlin reports a coming speech by Emperor William at the Century festival to address naval questions and the seizure of German ships by British warships. Officials warn of possible joint actions and indemnity demands, while press and public opinion in Germany grow heated and divided on Britain’s policy.
January 8 Louisville report on Colonel John H. Whalen alleging he was offered money by Senator S. B. Harrell to vote against Goebel. Whalen says Harrell promised Goebel support for Hopkinsville asylum supervision and demanded cash to repay the debt. An arrest warrant for Harrell is to be served in Frankfort as Whalen swore he was duped and misled.
Ex president Cleveland critiques party leadership and currency policy in a January letter. Harris County Populists call local precinct meetings for January 22 Nava Corona to select delegates to the National Convention and instruct delegates on party policy.
Reports from New Haven Birmingham Peoria and St Louis describe Jackson Day banquets for Democrats. Attendees include Governor McMittin and prominent party figures. Speeches advocate free silver and party unity amid calls recalling 1896 electoral defeat.
Democratic leaders seek a new national headquarters site after Mayor Harrison’s boycott of a luncheon for Samuel B Cook of the Ways and Means Committee. Names mentioned include Norman Mack and Governor Altgeld. possible moves to Buffalo Washington or St Louis.
Reports from multiple counties include a fire at Turela river and a reverse at Magerefon blamed on General Merhuen. British victory claimed at Ladramith, court decisions in Warren county, pension pro rata list released, and crop prospects weak for strawberries. Galveston Wharf buys land, San Antonio Water Company explores municipal ownership, American troop activity noted, and four men killed with fourteen Americans held as prisoners. Dixon and McGovern vie for featherweight title. Corbett and Rubin linked to training news. Texan railroad and Wells Fargo routine meetings, city council adjourns, South Texas fair movement and associations meet, Daughters of the Confederacy elected, Houston post office busy, Arkansas silver mine prospects. deaths and library funding debated. a clerk officers meeting concludes.
Moreron General Wyman requests funds to battle a debatable Texas law. The Texas artitrust case moves to the United States Supreme Court on a technical fee issue and questions the constitutionality of the Texas statute.
A garbled report suggests references to revolutions and an infelicitous claim by Mr Péttierew about the United States attacking an ally during a “Phil tering war.” The text mentions several incentivitation reaplulionia and unsettled storm of rhetoric.
A warrant sworn in Louisville by John A. Whalen against Senator S. T. R. Harrell was served in Frankfort at 8 10 tonight. The $10,000 bond was guaranteed by Senator Gortet and signed by Democratic lawmakers then in the city.
In Frankfort Kentucky the Republican party nominated former Governor W O Bradley for senator by acclamation. Congressman Borging and other leaders spoke as Bradley’s rivals and party members urged unity. The event aimed to present a strong ticket, though opposition argued the selection could shift control of state offices.
Unclear OCR text notes a January primary in Gragaon county linked to gangrene treatment. Mentions Negrora and Nicene veterans agenda and a Wednesday evening event.
Democrats of Massachusetts held their annual meeting in January in Boston, electing officers and passing resolutions praising their defense of the country. A telegram from William J. Bevan conveyed congratulations to Edward McG. son.
The Paris Tempo claims McKinley and Tiny have dealt a death blow to the Monroe doctrine. It cites Honolulu and Manila reports on the open door policy and accuses the McKinley administration of overthrowing traditions. German sentiment rises over perceived weakness. Kentucky Republicans back martial law to keep Goebel from the governorship. William Jennings Bryan spoke at Ombbs arguing against the gold standard.
Reports from New York warn of worsening conditions in India with three million on relief work. Starvation drives families apart and Abandoned children are found, while cattle perish and no rain is expected until June.
Wheat and corn faltered with oats steady after a dull session. Provisions improved as traders awaited new cues. In court, Expert Insanity evidence featured in the Julia Morrison trial. J T Whales charged Senator Whalen amid a revolving property dispute involving a protégé.
A programme of events lists meetings starting Monday January 20 at Prox denne BT with notes from January 9, and upcoming sessions January 31 in Heaton February 1 in Portland Maine February 2 in Concord No U February 2 in Montpelier VI. New Haven meetings are contemplated.
About twenty two county candidates have reannounced in local newspapers triggering the earliest county campaign on record in Campeaten On im Wontague Texas.
A fire at the Sherman depot in Pilot Point destroyed the Missouri Kansas and Texas and Texas and Pacific railways joint track. Estimated loss placed at $2000. Insurance noted, origin of the blaze could not be learned.
An early drug advertises Curp a cold remedy with Quinine tablets. It promises refunds if it fails to cure and notes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box priced at five cents.
London reports a Graphic description of Magersfontein where troops faltered in frontal assaults on entrenched positions. The piece notes admirals of leadership, mentions General Wauchope and Methuen, and laments the terrible disaster that overwhelmed the Highland brigade.
Mr J W Price of Ozark Ohio reports his boy, once bedridden and diagnosed with consumption, regained walking after ten months on Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The family credits the medicine with saving their son and expresses deep gratitude.
A fragment describes Dr Hathaway promoting laboratory formulas for skin conditions, claiming cure from blotches pimples and other sores. The text mentions his treatments as purifying and permanently removing disease aspects through his laboratory methods and remedies.
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