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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
3
A dispatch from Johannesburg discusses Boer advances in South Africa and British setbacks. It mentions Natal, Cape Colony, Kimberley, and Transvaal, plus British casualties and prisoner counts. Separate notes discuss Democratic Party debates on holding the nominating convention in New York City and Mr. Bryan's stance.
A London sourced Tribune report details British forces under General Hild, aiming to disrupt Boer positions near Tugela and Polgéter, with divisions 6 miles apart and Hillforts on the river. It notes uncertain river flank maneuvers, limited direct engagement, and Buller’s massed forces poised for attack as Buller and White cooperate against Boer defense amid strategic misjudgments.
A fragmented report outlines plans for a convention and the potential Democratic nominee. It notes Washington’s role, committee deliberations, and possible February actions in shaping the party’s choices amid regional considerations in cities like Milwaukee and Chicago.
Millionaire Andrew Carnegie told the Fifth Avenue Baptist church Young Men's Bible class that poverty nurtures invention and reform. He urged honesty, sobriety, and courage to stand up to employers, and warned against gambling while stressing being a well rounded, principled worker.
A Washington Herald report says Montague White could be received as Transvaal representative if properly credentialed. O Briens rejection stems from American citizenship, while Hay will meet White at the state department to decide his status. The administration will not intervene unless Britain signals willingness to have the government act.
New York January 14 Edwig Gould comments on reports linking his brother in law Count Bon de Caostal lane to stock speculation. He says no confirmed financial embarrassment by Count Ostellane is known and notes uncertainty about a French paper. He expects the couple to arrive on Le Bretagne and would be glad to see his sister.
Washington January 18 The proposal to remove the bones of Commodore Johan Pau Jones from Paris and bury them in Arlington cemetery will likely obtain congressional approval if identifying the grave is confirmed. The secretary of the navy will send the latest information to Congress while the naval attaché in Paris continues his investigation with confidence of success.
The steamship Monmouthshire from Yokohama to Portland reached William Head quarantine station after a smallpox case was found four days at sea. A Chinese crew member is the patient. Dr. Watt will fumigate the vessel and cargo before it proceeds to Portland after the isolation period for passengers and crew.
Adebert Hay, the new United States consul at Pretoria, arrived yesterday in Capetown and will begin his duties at Capetown before proceeding to Pretoria on Saturday.
Brenham announces a Germania park charity concert to fund summer band uniforms. Wed marriages include Frank Haubelt and Rosa Haubelt, and William Lindemann and Bula Walker. Notable death is John Hates of Grabali, age 60. Public school closed for scarlet fever. Allen Blake’s funeral in Redlands, with extensive local attendance. Ravenel Luho named assistant cashier at Beeville Commercial National Bank.
K Oscar Von Hippen, a civil engineer from Kolbermoor, and Christs F Prehn of New York visit the Cosmopolitan hotel. He notes Texas mills show 59 percent profits, Bavarian factories around 19 percent, and contrasts labor rules and fire safety in Bavaria with Southern U S mills.
Statistical review by Maurice L. Mahimin shows world gold production for 1887 1889 estimated between 825 to 850 million dollars. Europe banks held modest stock increases while U S stocks rose sharply and the United States gained 135 million from Alberts. Redistribution over the period notes Russia Spain Austria and England shifting holdings amid the South African war and gold flows to London and the Cape.
New Waverly Texas reports a boom as ground is cleared after a December blaze that destroyed an entire street. Since then real estate shifts have reshaped the town with major reconstruction altering the former business artery the main east west street.
The street runs along the railroad as John Bukowski rebuilds a general store and nearby shops by Mike Skoropincki, Henson, Coupland and McGar as construction nears completion. Dr E G Watson plans a drug store southward. A New York and Texas Land Company agent visited, surveying seventeen town lots. The area, described as the finest farming country north or east of Brazos Bottom, hosts a growing Pollan settlement of about 1000 industrious residents.
Shreveport prepares for a repeat spring carnival with a mass meeting planned to support a new public library and free reading room for mechanics. Buildings rise with solidity, plans for Hargrave cotton mill advance, and Captain M B Lydon leaves for Cairo for ship repairs.
The Gonzales weather clears after a coal norther, drying roads for plowing. Land remains largely unbroken from continued wet weather though some cotton still comes in. Season receipts are expected to reach 21000 bales. W. C. Klebe and bride traveled from Lockhart where they were married, en route to New Orleans and plan to settle in Gonzales.
Victoria reports J P Molera arrived from Manila and describes an attempted assassination of General Otis. Molera recalls Otis appearing on a firing line as a rifle shot narrowly missed his head. The ebotoo crew was discovered.
Race results from New Orleans on January 18 show heavy track conditions. Tip Gallant won the third race as the sole favorite. Tyrba and several others were refused future entry. Notable finishes include Knight Banneret in the handicap and a six furlong selling with Dr Parker and Josephine B in strong showings.
Six furlongs winners included Limerick Micetto Sisquoc in 1 14. Fourteen seconds. Jingle Jingle Sugdet Racivan in 1 14. Harry Thoburn Theory Clousilla 1 13. Belmont stake Zoroaster Potente Daisy F. 2 06. Five and a half furlongs Time Maker Sardine Yellow Tail 10 644. Seven furlongs Bannockburne Olinthus San Venade 3 26 1 4.
County commissioners met in special session January 16 and declared local quarantine against Amalipox infected areas. Dr. D A Jamerson is paid 10 dollars per day for services. guards are allowed two per day. J L Gillespie ordered to sell the BE W Cawthorn storehouse at the highest bid the flat Tuesday in February. County Clerk B Nichols updates records with a new indexing method to save time and labor. No spread is expected as cases will be isolated and guarded.
Alvin lodge No. 185 Knights of Pythias installed officers for the new term at their castle hall. The lineup included D. Lee Blatayer as chancellor commander and J. W. Haywood as prelate, with R. H. King as representative to the grand lodge. Knight L. J. Carlton conducted the installation exercises.
A private boat from Victoria reports the steamer Monmouthshire bound for Portland with sickness aboard at Carmanale Point Vancouver Island. Officials fear bubonic plague may be on board aboard the vessel plying between Portland and the Orient.
Senator Wellington argues against permanent possession of the Philippines while urging self government for Filipinos. Senator Teller attacks the financial bill and cites the National City bank letter to Secretary Gage. He questions currency policy and the impact on American credit as the Senate discusses expansion and Cuba.
In Washington on January 18 the House defeated an amendment extending printing powers to the public printer. Debate linked to union labor and government contracting dominated sessions, delaying census reports and aligning with ceremonies honoring Representative Ermentrout.
The report notes a conference on house amendments with appointees Hopkins Russell and Griffith. The house adjourned at five o clock after the conference order. The proceedings mention opposition to a committee amendment and adoption of a directive related to public winter administration.
The Tribune reports a proposed country wide railroad pool where lines share earnings by agreed percentages. Eastern roads back the idea, with an eight man Western committee pushing to join. Magnates claim pools would not violate inter state commerce laws, arguing they do not forbid such arrangements.
Two men died and three others were fatally injured in a warehouse elevator collapse at O'Reilly Brou on Hundred and Twenty-third Street and Nicholas Avenue. Rescue efforts and official investigations followed as details remained confusing.
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