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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1900
Page
1
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In Columbin Ga on January 1 Captain J Wo Murphs cashier of the Third National Bank of Columbus shot and killed his agent P T Fehutay in a private room of the bank and then took his own life with a bullet to the head. He had Bright's disease for over a year and had been unfit for business, with mental instability cited as cause.
Albany January 14 Chicago platform democracy bul Mey with secretary of state a certificate of incorporation. Principal office to be in New York City. Organization aims to extend instruction in democratic principles as set forth in the Democratic National platform of 1806. Directors include Samuel Seabury James BR Brown George R Thompson Louis B Parvonis and H C Simpson of New York.
A Daily Mail dispatch reports heavy firing to the north of Natal with Tugela passage contested. Boers reportedly used bayonets in attempted storms of a hill held by York shires and were repelled. General Muller's passage faced loud resistance as morale wavered.
British fort at Eastward in Pretoria was demolished after bombardment yesterday and defenders withdrew. One Boer fighter was wounded. Dispatches from Tadremith report an attack there on January 16 failed against British led by Lady. Smith appears to be in dire straits.
The Times and other wires describe heavy shelling toward Spring Field with reports of strong actions near Lacrysentich and Capri Colony. Allied forces including Yorkshires and New Zealanders repel Boers at a hill with close ranged fighting and a costly near-miss effort.
The text appears garbled and incoherent with distorted phrases about public tolerance, national emotion, and military conduct. It does not provide a clear event, person, date, or organization to summarize into a factual news card.
Messenger reports from January 15 describe a fierce engagement with heavy Boer casualties and British losses. Medical and burial details follow as the river of bodies and shellfire rot through the field, with graves dug by white diggers and artillery fire continuing.
In St Louis on January 15 Governor Stephens and Attorney General Crow announce they will file proceedings in the U S Supreme Court against the city of Chicago and the Chicago drainage canal trustees to prevent dumping sewage into the Mississippi River.
London reports hint that General Methuen may be superseded after a disastrous Magersfamily engagement. A leaked letter from General Jaouen on the eve of battle warns of an impossible task and possible surrender, fueling expectation that Lieutenant General Ticker could assume control of the forces.
London dispatch reports the war office ordering five new batteries and mobilising seventeen militia battalions within a fortnight. All regulars abroad except fourteen infantry battalions and eleven cavalry battalions. An order for 22,000,000 cartridges in canes has been placed.
The South African conciliation commission, formed to represent the peace minority, announces itself with members including Lord and Lady Coleridge, Herbert Spencer, Sir Robert Threshlowell, George Shaw-Lefevre, and Leonard Courtney as president. It aims to wait for a proper opportunity to advance a settlement, distinct from extremist “stop the war” groups led by William Stead.
Brisk exchange of fire reported at Modder River on Tuesday January 16 as Boers and British clash. Trenches continually extended and a permanent railroad bridge nears completion. Heavy rains have swollen hills and made Reit River fords impassable. London notes no further news to be issued.
London reports the Associates say the full special service squad will go to South Africa with the force arriving at Gibraltar aboard a carrier. A portion will be detailed to operate the new naval unit formed for service in the Cape Colony front.
An advance unit of a brigade with T20 guns and support artillery departs by the channel aqiadin toward Ginntar aboard ships. Detachments include eight four point seven inch guns, twenty four Maxima, and eight six pounders.
Fragmented dispatches describe denial of exegesis at Pretoria and Cape treason concerns in January. Reports cite troops, cavalry brigade movements, and diplomatic maneuvering involving Dutch calls and Martini actions as tensions rise in South Africa.
Special to The Post Washington reports January 16. Tom Ball assails the military appropriation while defending a large rural free delivery extension. He contrasts costs with aims in the Philippines and cites the Declaration of Independence on rights and government power.
The narrative records a heated exchange with Mr Ball attacking Republican positions on imperial policy. He references Gettysburg and a push for new WHR or freedom while denouncing annexation of the Philippines and a permanent colony maintained by force.
Ex minister to Siam John Parrett arrives in Philadelphia and tells reporters he does not intend to level charges regarding a Chicago affair. He reiterates his belief that a treaty with the Filipinas remains the key issue, addressing remarks about Senator Seoalop Hoar.
Mr. Pettigrew sought guidance from Paris commissioners but the majority voted against. Mr. West spoke on the war in the Philippines describing new possessions and reporting bubonic plague leprosy starvation unrest and an indefinite war.
In the Senate the Philippines question prompts a lengthy debate as senators seek to define federal power and punish crimes under a possible new law. The session features remarks by Veet Pettigrew Chandler Cullom Tillman and others, with amendments and petitions discussed and a leadership-led vote on a referenced measure.
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