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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
1
Prohibition era style weather bulletin incomplete. Mentions colder Thursday and Friday with northwesterly winds. References fair conditions then colder spells. includes stray garbled terms and dates.
Summary of late night dispatch noting measurements at 8 p m across stations. Observations recorded by Metidivo Ilnie and other officials indicate activity levels and conditions at the buremy outpost locations yesterday.
Volunteers of the Terrell fire department vote to dissolve the organization citing destitution and dangers faced by members. The group resolved to disband on Tuesday night January 14 and to publish the action in the local papers to alert citizens.
A. Rich of El Paso Texas an attorney experienced in Mexican law has volunteered to defend Mrs John D Rich the American woman who was surrendered to Mexico last July to stand trial for the murder of her husband. The trial is set for next Tuesday. Mrs Rich fell and broke her femur after arrival in Juarez and surgery was deemed unnecessary.
Robert R Abernethy from Gonzales Texas a first lieutenant in the Sixth artillery regular army has been promoted to major in the Thirty sixth infantry where he previously held a captain’s commission The promotion effective date is December 24 157 and he is praised for gallant conduct.
Secretary cabinet replies to Senate and House inquiries on national bank depositories and war bond financing. The text argues deposits tied to treasury needs, explains selection of National City Bank, and details steps to prevent money disruption while supporting public finance during the war.
Washington January 1 Senator Hutler today introduces a bill to regulate the government’s power to destroy trusts by removing the causes they produce. The plan targets money creation and government control of railroads telegraph and telephone lines to end three great trusts responsible for social disruption.
Washington report outlines maneuvering to sideline Secretary of War Root in favor of Bliss as McKinley campaign guidance shifts. Platt of New York reportedly pressured administration to back Bliss, while Hay’s name surfaces amid Kruger administration tensions. referendum on Cypress Bayou improvements also noted.
The Industrial Commission received from John D. Rockefeller a statement denying corporate advantages from rebates and any railroad income for oil shipments. He says Standard Oil thrived on cheap oil and that combinations are unnecessary, urging federal or state regulation to prevent fraud.
Washington January 10 the Roberta investigating committee met to review executive evasion and assess general features of the report. The panel sought possible agreement on the facts and outcomes if feasible.
Calcutta Daily Mail reports Indian government has disquieting Russian moves along the Persian frontier amid Transvaal troubles. The note suggests Russia seeks outpost expansion toward Persia with probable German acquiescence, amid broader regional anxiety.
The committee met in executive session until 6 p m but did not reach a conclusive decision. The discussion focused on developing testimony and clarifying facts, yet a general understanding remained elusive.
London and Washington report that flour seized off Delagoa Bay is not contraband of war when in transit to the enemy. Choate cabled Lord Salisbury and the British government’s response was awaited. Senator Hale later introduced a resolution demanding details on seizure and restoration of US citizens property.
Durban January 10 The British authorities release the German steamer Hercog seized January 6 while bound for Laurente Marques The Hague January 10 The Dutch cruiser Friesland at Lourengo Marques is ordered to Durban to pick up an ambulance for the Transvaal and stores that travel with the Friesland forming part of the Hercog cargo
Report from White Oaks New Mexico says a blizzard swept the Sacramente mountaineers area ten miles northeast of El Paso at the terminus of the El Paso and Northeastern railway. Thousands of cattle frozen, two men trapped in the storm. One man found dead and another revived, with uncertain recovery. Al Haney found dead near Nogales after attempting to walk from Nogales to White Den.
Dispatches from Frere and Prete Camp describe Boer positions along the Tugela and Brit ish recon operations near Ladysmith. Reports claim Kruger sanctioned delaying tactics and Transvaal forces pressed the siege while White's relief efforts faced Native and Free State resistance amid mounting casualties.
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