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Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1900

Page

3

Recall of Lord Roberts and Buller crisis dominates London dispatch

A London dispatch to the Tribune reports Lord Sihnet recalled to England with officials citing battle stress at Modder River and Bulfers army facing doubt and instability. The Morning Post and Daily Mail criticize the ministry while the Standard remains cautious as ministers debate cabinet reconstruction and strategic shifts.

New York Tribune London Sihnet England Modder Hiver War Office Wauchaper Buller Porce Ivy Keap Natal de Accentel Wen Aldershot Gon Buller Irving Loway Wal Avery Man White Porbee Ain Aye Jn Mneer Conserve We Bullewin John Futre Ollon Warren Less Hart Fance Clut Cronkars Hook Or Crook Lord Roberts

Wrench Treaty Debate Faces Senate Over French Tariffs

A Washington dispatch reports Kasson, U S special envoy, pressing the Senate committee on foreign relations as France seeks tariff concessions under the 1844 law. He outlines minimum and maximum rates, but committee members voice doubts about data and reach of the treaty.

Senate New York Washington France i Ita Kasson United States Committee On Ign Portugal France Germany United Kingdom United E Wis Kingdom United EU- Se

Astor Raises Rent In New York Tenancy Notice

The World Rage reports on Astor property tenants facing rent increases set to begin May 1. Most affected are ground-rate tenants on John J Astor holdings. Agents received complaints in writing, with fear of losing lifelong homes as mortgages and improvements are unsettled. Ground areas include First to Sixth streets and surrounding houses, with rent rising to 80 per year and lease terms extending twenty years.

New York Astor Property John Jascoh Astor Astor Bnt Avene Acto Hove Sanory Lenemonth Ihege

Navy board delays changes to fleet commands as ships prepare

Washington sources say Secretary Lane may approve board recommendations keeping Admiral Dewer available for sea duty with a new command role. Rear Admiral Philp is ordered to ready the battleship Texas for sea by January 29 as other ships gather for forthcoming maneuvers in the West Indies and approaches to the Pacific.

New York Washington Lane Dewer Siek Phore Secretary of the Navy Sen Henitier Wiinikkian Hud Ie Thal Admir Philp Brooklyn Ways Yari Tejas Sigebie Richardson Clover Naval Intelligence Bureau Texas Will Love

Ministor Attaway Dies In Violent Frenzy After Murder Plot

Reverend Rh MiSwain Attaway, a prominent preacher and son of Methodist ministers, went insane and killed a hog with an ax before attacking his wife and daughter in Columbia C. The daughter used a carving knife to defend herself. Attaway died during the assault, with doctors calling it heart failure. His wife is now violently insane.

Mer Pieree Columbia MiSwain Attaway Mickins Attaway Mon Bue Seo Mira Attaway Berald Attawey

Indians Are Bold In Yaqui Skirmishes Report

A Chicago cable from Ortiz Mexico describes Yaqui Indians mounting raids against Mexican troops, stampinging horses and stealing saddlery. Guerrilla tactics hinder supply lines and local forces under General Torres struggle with limited food. Americans report the insurrection making little headway.

Chicago Ortiz Mexico Indiana Torres

Gonzalez Case Reveals Struggles with Cattle Impedance

In a report from the region, ongoing challenges in moving cattle are noted. Creeks and dense branches hinder access, and people describe equipment and terrain as nearly impassable, complicating routine herding tasks.

Beaumont Port Activity Shows Strong Cargo Movement

Docks at Beaumont and Sabine see heavy cargo movement with cotton and grain shipments to Europe. Reported improvements include new mills north of Jasper, growth in settlers, and planned railway expansion boosting regional trade and port activity.

Beaumont Texas Sabine Port Arthur Twente

Appellate Court Affirms Beaumont Death Cause Ruling

News from New Orleans reports that the United Byars circus court of appeals affirmed the lower court decision in the case Olive, Fremenberg & Co. v. Domingue Matthew vod wife. The suit, brought in the U S court at Beaumont, concerns damages for the death of a minor child of Mailed and wife caused by a company employee.

United Byars Circust Court of Appeals New Orleans Olive, Fremenberg & Cy. Va. Domingue Matthew Vod Thin Wae United States Court Beaumont Fram

Reading Club event and railroad talks spark plans

The Woman's Reading Club plans a meeting led by Mrs Tom Curley and Mrs W P D L McPuddin on Saturday January 12. Discussion centers on a proposed electric rail road with negotiations for track, chairs, and other equipment. Kirn City and Pittsburgh figures visit Beaumont and Kansas City to discuss business. General Manager John H Kirby meets Texas Pine Land officials in Silber and returns tonight with no firm extension details, aside from a possible rail line to Washington.

Woman's Reading Club Mra Tom Curley Ialihe Mre. W. PD EL McPuddin Saturdas Kirans Pittepucg Galt Rallyway

Governor Congratulates South Carolina on Progress

Governor McSweeney in his annual message to the General Assembly praises conditions, notes no job violence, and highlights cotton manufacturing growth while stressing expansion of local industry and export to meet demand. He predicts South Carolina will become a major importer of cotton to supply local mills.

Columbia Scc Genera Arsambly South Carolina Yeatenday McSweeney General Assembly Che

Smallpox Scare In Honey Grove Texas Quarantines Enclaves

Honey Grove Texas residents face alert as city physician reports seven well developed smallpox cases. Mayor Ballinger confirms quarantines on affected houses and precautions to prevent spread. Patient Miller, first to contract the disease, is under detention and expected to be released soon.

Honey Grove Texas Ballinger Blunt Miller Powell

Morses Die of Equine Disease in Tanglewood

In Tanglewood Texas on January 6 a disease sweeping the horse population proves fatal to many. Symptoms include dazed behavior, eye misalignment, and rapid decline within a day. Local observers note brain congestion in later examinations as horses fail to stand.

Tanglewood Texas Mae Fiat

Rainy January Weather Shifts in Pipinview Texas

Rain dampens Pipinview Texas as unsettled conditions extend across the region this month. Forecasters note more rain expected to arrive, with cooler temperatures and possible localized flooding in low-lying areas.

Hale Pipinview Texas

Kilpatrick Troops Arrive in Galveston En Route to Texas

The transport Kilpatrick with four troops of the Tenth Cavalry from Cuba docks at Pier 21 Boelock and prepares a special train to move them to Browneville Hebbronville and Laredo. The troops report good health and spirits, eager to reach home. The Jeffersonian Democratic association in Galveston outlines aims to strengthen the county party and invites eligible members, while county chairman Weller discusses upcoming organization efforts amid a growing Republican league presence.

Galveston Texaa Kilpatrick Tenth Cavalry Cuba Boelock Berther Pier 21 Southern Pantie Company Destina Son Browneville Hebbrooville Laredo Wésociathon Weller Dave Gure Ty Vane

Special Legislative Session Expected in Avetin Texas

State Superintendent Harlan prepares for the January 25 special session with both chambers ready. Lawmakers from the Third House plan to arrive early and stay through the indeterminate period. Charters filed include Wilkon Co operative Milling and Cinalig company with $10 000 capital, Lo Bo Price Mercantile of Kansas City with $64 000 capital, and Greenville Building and Leanna Real Estate amending its charter raising capital from $100 000 to $190 000.

Avetin Texas Harlan Senate Chamber Wall of Representatives Werious Membuin Houve Roonin Wilkon Co-operative Milling Aod Cinolig Company Wilkon Shlock Lo Bo Price Mercantile Kansas City Meds Greenville

Fatal fire damages and funeral service in Palestine

In Palestine Texas a collision wrecked the rear of Prof J Davenport’s home causing a fire. The blaze was quelled with no further damage to Initiates. Thevetiport’s brother and hogro Wook sustained injuries. Funeral services for Mise Ora Arnold were held today with Rector KH Ayvert officiating.

Palestine Texas J. Davenport Thevetiport Ayuert Episcopal Church

Deaths and a Wedding in Humicitie Texas

Barnes Newsom son of Rev. B P Newsom died last evening after a throat illness and was buried this afternoon. Roger Jardine, son of Mr. and Mrs. J J Jardine, was buried yesterday. Jim Bowden and Bettie Hightower were married yesterday at Mrs. Vann's home by Rev. J C Mickle. The groom is from Walker county and the bride is the daughter of Judge L B Hightower of Cleveland, Liberty county.

Humicitie Hunteville Texas Barnes Newsom B. P. Newsom Roger Jardine J. J. Jardine Jim Bowden Bettie Hightower

Tyler Texas Conducts Citywide Smallpox Containment

The Tyler city government held a special session and ordered the city marshal to arrest individuals exposed to smallpox and take them into detention. No new developments. two cases remain in the pesthouse.

Tyler

Smallpox Cured in Hardin County as Pesthouse Discharges

Hardin Keee from Smallpox in Kountee Texas reports three costs of amalipos held in a pesthouse were discharged yesterday all cured. Hardin county is again free from small pox.

Kountee Texas Hardin County

Van Alstyne Shipments Reach Vast Farm Exports

Since September 1 shipments from Van Alstyne totaled 24 carloads of corn 44 carloads of wheat 17 carloads of oats 17 carloads of hogs and 4 carloads of epite. Excludes chickens turkeys butter cheese cotton seed flour veal rap and other small exports.

van Alstyne van Alwirne

Sharkey Threatens Retirement If Jeffries Rematch Fails

Chicago January 10 Tom Sharkey at the Lyric theater declares he will retire from boxing unless he can again meet Jeffries. He pledges to quit if no fair chance arises and says he will fight on if offered another shot but vows retirement if forced to face lesser opponents.

Jeffries Chicago Tom Sharkey Lyric Theater Gene Pletires Sharkey Suge Jeffries McCormick Sharkey Wil Chalme

PIGHTS ARE BAKES New York Campaign Speech

Janaet H Guell, chairman of the republican State committee, urged repeal of a heating law and attacked the Rettain tyrant Brats. She argued the law should be repealed immediately, claiming opponents feign disbelief and that the Horton should be removed from power.

New York Janaeth B Guell

Horse Racing Notes From New Orleans Meet

Sloppy track at New Orleans January meeting hampered races. Favorites included Walmsley Fullen and Verify. Marlodie disqualified in steeplechase for running outside the fence after third jump. Van Brunt won the elven race as Brake Man fell at Liverpool, finish incomplete. Various mile and sprint results listed with times and entrants such as Waimeley Legnap Kingeley and Verify Agitator Onhelral.

New Orleans Alleghania Dr Walmsley Sam Fullen Verify Marlodie Elven van Brunt Brakeman Tiverpool Pat Mile Waimeley Legnap Om Kingeley

Higher Courts Review in State Criminal Appeals

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals met in Dall on January 10 with opinions key cases listed by district. Notable action includes affirmations and reversals across multiple defendants and a life sentence upheld for Jim Sanders in a Paris murder case.

Court of Criminal Appeals Dall Texas State Court of Criminal Appeals A. A. Woods Grayson Walter Faulkner Trim Collin Jim Saunders Pat Sullivan Lamar R. G. Humage Dalton Bil Dawson Titus W. Turner Eastland Charles Carr Wharton Will Wortham Red River Noah Wilkerson Coleman W. ON. Tull Vaon Zandt Joe Leach Mitchell Mollona Jack F. Squires Liberty Frank Penbrook Falla Mike Gillen H. C. Toomey E. W. Hicker Tarrant Mose Gage Galveston Joln Wilson Dallas Jeenie Hamilton Hays Charles Robinson Hragos Sanches Caldwell Mark Brown Titan Joe Thomas Morris Kelix Chapman Om Palle C.be. Duke Archer Norman Dudley Jin Glass Harris D. Cannon Williamon Clyde Spencer Parker Jim Sanders Famar Sanders Paris We Court

New City Court Law Plans Seen For Olea State

The article notes consideration of a new city court law for Olea State and expects these cases to be taken up soon, signaling potential changes in local judicial procedures.

Austin Court Delivers Mixed Rulings in January Session

The Third and Fourth Courts of Civil Appeals in Austin Texas issued a flurry of decisions January 10 with numerous affirmances reversals and remands. Notable items include affirmations and partial reversals in several Texana Ford cases and rejections of rehearing in others. Motions for certiorari and to strike were submitted or granted on various matters including matters from McLennan Harris Coryell and Galveston counties.

Third Court of Austin Texas Court of Civil Appeals J.T. Mars Et al Lumpkit Milam Texana Ford i T. & Ford McLennan John Farmer W. N. Siew Harris Eiljon J. Winter Texas Land and Loan Company Et al Siyeon King Va Sassamon McLoennan George Et al Melannan Reberes Evans Webb Smith Crom Moai Katherine Jordan KF Young Iron Coryell Glen Pourth Court of Ppents Sayoncuta Pourth Cours Elvil Appeais Athmeds J. Cy Glohin Va Jon Siulagh Savage Ramonn Neipa Clementeo Galvesiens Joby Laneh Shelly Texas Kembnough Et al Tivege Rhodeme Haverty Marniture Company Mo oPragier Fron Viarrie Gall Valeria John Haitiert Waeehington Andermin Janove Mattia GF Deri Bilerie Fi Paes Es Coutux International Real Northern Ve. Wo Garten Riek Inge West End Town Oapany Ve F. OB Grige Wesar Francia Smith

Business Movements Shake Taylor Retail Scene

A wave of store openings moves and relocations hits Taylor as new tenants fill vacancies. The Male department store and a dry goods shop occupy the Mum phrey building, while Theker DUNG street sees clerks shifting locations. Expected mid month, with many more changes to follow in a year of notable merchant activity.

Tester Taylor Tesos Vantuary Wonk & Biorgio Klattenhof Merehariine Mheves & Linthtioum Ataid Mere Hanty

Local Firms Expand as Retail Stock Changes Hands

Changes of Wolfe bis Wolfe Claiy Texac Jhinuyry The Knowles Moore Dry Goose company a new firm formed by local business men bought the dry goods stock of Mr Womith of Whitewret and opened this week Warrolt Maloney purchased dry goods Hayes bought J W Shelton groceries Hartzog King bought T W Hocker hardware and will continue the business.

Fire at Madisonville opens new general merchandise store

Fire at Sew Firne in Madisonville Texas threatens W M Evang stock worth 7600 dollars. The foreigues store is now open. FE Ward sold his groceries to William Hawkins today.

Madisonville Texas Pew FE. Ward William Hawkins

Steck Buys Grimendorf Wholesale Trade in Industry

Hi Steck acquired the W A Grimendorf wholesale business serving stores and noware in Industry Texas. Steck assumed control of operations January 1.

Industry Texan J. Hi Steck W. A. Grimendorf Noware

Bankruptcy Petition Filed in Austin Federal Court

William F. Searight of Austin files a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U.S. District Court today. The case centers on his financial obligations and the proceedings begin in January in Texas.

Nankruptcy Austin Texas Willam F. Searight Nod

Calvert Talent Night Delights Hawthorne Society

Calvert Texas January 7 The entertainment by local talent at Casinne's opera house Friday drew a hearty win for the Hawthorne Literary society, far exceeding expectations. Willie Hammond and Miss Blossom Field chosen to represent Calvert High at Hearne High in debate February 22 to discuss the industrial school issue.

Calvert Texas Lool Casinne’s Opera House Hawthorne Literary Society Willie Hammond Miss Blossom Field Calvert High Hearne High School

Waco Introduces Home Carrier Registration Plan

In Waco Texas on January 10 officials announce a new home carrier registration system. Letter carriers will use supplied equipment to collect and deliver registered letters directly from residents, starting next Monday.

Waco Texas Carriey

Farmersville Smallpox Cases Reported in McKinney Texas

Huon, in charge of the smallpox biuction at Farmersville, reports three cases sow on hand and these conte.

McKinney Texas WB. Huon Phyvidean Farmersville

Texas Specials Spread From Small Town Notes

Short Texas specials report several local items across towns. Stockmen improve herds with registered bulls in Alice. In Warrenton typhoid and polio fears thin medical staff nearby. In Wherelock a four year old child died from accidental burns. Hackberry school near Hallettsville suspended due to scarlet fever. Port Lavaca notes cattle in good condition despite winter weather. Tyler notes Stute Truck Growers board delays work until Thursday. Waxahachie plans Chautauqua grounds with summer meeting. Pecos reports heavy rains and snow affecting stock and vegetation.

Alice Warrenton Din Smith Hackberry Port Lavaca Tyler Stute Truck Growers Association Cumberland Press Plan Chautauqua Pecos

Court Opens Free Term in Montague District Court

The free term of the Sixteenth judicial district court opens in Montague with Judge D. B. Barrett presiding. Dockets for civil and criminal cases are expected to be full as proceedings begin. A jury has been secured for the case of G R Renfro versus MLM Williams from February, drawing much interest.

Montague Texas Sixteenth Judicial District D. BE. Barrett Cleburne Go VR J. W. Renfroter Mlm. Willlans

Convicted of Murder in Cloud Chief Case

Information reached here today that Taylor Kirk has been convicted of the murder of Ida Yarbrough at Cloud Chief. The execution date is set for February 9, with the pending order to carry out the sentence.

Macdering Herman Texas Deliabie Taylor Kirk Ida Yarbrough Cloud Chief

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