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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1901

Page

5

Duel Between Count De Lubersacs and Baron De Rothschild

Paris reports a sword duel at Boulogne Barrage involving Count De Lubersacs and Baron De Rothschild. De Lubersacs was wounded in the arm, the bout lasting about ten minutes amid near-constant fighting and torn shirts. The incident traces to a quarrel from school days and a long-running feud between the families.

Paris Count de Lubersace Baron de Rothschild Baron de Rothechild Bou. Jogne Bur Selne Count de Lubersacs M. Schego Count de Laborde Paron Leonive Viscount de Bondy de Laihersacs Cnett Haron de Rothschad Pirry Jeaneis Wellows Rothchild-Lubersacs Count de ‘Labersacs Haron Rotert de Rothschild Biron de Rothschild Count de Lubreacts Lubhersics Biren Robert de Rothschild Jockey Club Maton de Rothschild Alary de Nuefling Lutersacs Te Dione Bon de Castellose Robert de Rouhachild de Liberatos Baron Me Rothschild Robert Garon Robert Baron 4 de Rothschild Alphonse de ‘Rothschild Rothssaud Count de Mibarsace Edouard vJa Rothwhid Count de Luberguca M. Michael Fehruasl de Dion M. de Saint Alary

Foreign Markets Report From Manchester Cloth Trade

The Manchester market sees lower cotton prices and mixed activity. Chinese business appears uncertain with potential large shipments of stored goods, while Japan demand for prints remains weak. South Africa yarns show resilience, and export yarns hold a firm tone amid cautious optimism.

Manchester Japan Java South Africa Phere Madarate

Berlin Bourse Stagnant Amid Mixed New York Cues

Berlin stocks opened the week with little movement as dealers awaited New York signals and railways news. Prices drifted with Austrian and Russian issues weak while German shares held firm. London markets showed firmer tone with mixed results across utilities and rail names.

Berlin New York Germas Germany Tsurland

Fragmented OCR: Mysterious British tour early report

OCR reads as a partially legible note about a British tour vessel named Moultryran. It mentions a disaster or incident with crew losses, but details are unclear and names and dates are fragmentary.

Troops Return as Lake Erie Sails from Capetown

The British steamer Lake Erie, commanded by Captain Jones, departed Capetown today carrying 40 percent of Strathconn's horses, marking a notable transport milestone in the ongoing operations.

Capetown Lake Erie Jones Strathconn

Killing at Lake Charles ends in gunfire near Vinton

In Charlee Louisiana on January 2 Sam Guidrey was shot and killed by John Sterling after a long-running feud. The confrontation began in a Vinton store and moved to an outhouse where Sterling drew a 45 Colt and fired six shots. Guidrey was struck in the chest and head and died. Sterling fled and has not been heard from since.

Sam Guidrey John Lake Charlee Guidrey Jehn Sterling Vinton Gildrey Sterling Galldrey Guldrey

Kidnap Plot Tracked After Alabama Father's Loss

Mrs. Nic H. Frazer of Union Springs Alabama reports her son Bass was kidnapped weeks ago while a student in Atlanta. A decoy letter promised $500 in gold and involved a sack of potatoes. Frazer's son delivered the money and potatoes to a supposed contact near the federal prison. the kidnapper group remains unlocated and the boy is missing.

Nic H. Frazer Union Springs Ala Bass Technological School Frazer United States Federal Prison Marea Packard Atlanta Artanger Boss Prager

Funeral of W. W. Ridling Held in Bonham Texas

The funeral of Representative W. W. Ridling was held in Bonham after his arrival from Austin. Legislators served as pallbearers and local fraternal orders attended in a large gathering. Ridling, elected from this county, fell ill with pneumonia upon arrival and died after a brief illness.

Bonham Texas W. W. Hidling Austin Regieiawire Woodmen of the World Knights of Pythias

West Point Hazing Probe Ends with Cadet Resolution

A congressional committee left Workington after finishing the West Point hazing inquiry. Cadets voluntarily abolished hazing and signed a resolution praised by General Dick. The panel will report in about ten days and may recommend more tactical officers at the academy.

Weet Foint Congressional Committee Workington Military Academy Grant Hall Tawaam A. la Millis Coisnot Mills West Point Congress Almely Somites West Font Academy Boog and Breth Boag Eade

Bank Robbery Shocks Walnut Springs Residents

The private bank of J A Rushing was burglarized between 2 and 3 am resulting in the loss of several thousand dollars. The vault was wrecked and no clue to the robber exists. Insurance covers the loss through Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation.

Walnut Springs J. A. Rushing & Gon Rushing Alacident Anti Guarantee Corporation

Bishops Council Concludes Plan for 25 000 Century Fund

The bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church held a tense session in Gavanville Ga through January 20 to agree on distributing a Twentyeth Century fund of $25,000 to churches and institutions in the United States and Cuba. A provincial reunion is set for London in September with all five bishops in attendance, and the council will reconvene in May at Jackson Tennessee.

Connell Gavanvile Entered Methodist Episcopal Church Tuesaday Cuba Londo Jackson Tenti

Threatened Extinction of Deer in Indian Territory

Report from Tenisen Texas on January 2 notes estimated deer kill rates could wipe out the species within five years. The piece warns wild turkey also faces heavy hunting. Indian Agent Sheenfelt plans a special police force to round up hunting parties profiting from wildlife murder.

Tenisen Texa Indian Territory Sheenfelt

Federal court expected in El Paso for April arraignments

Special agent Walter Huddl, Treasury Department, returned from the Mexican border to pursue government interests in the Peaster amugsting case. The Penaleen, a man and wife, were held on bonds of 1000 pounds each to appear before the grand jury. their cases set for federal court in El Paso on April 20.

Want Higher Wages from United Mine Workers Delegates

Report from Indianapolis January indicates several delegates to the United Mine Workers National Convention are instructed to press for higher material service terms. The article notes negotiations around wage demands and station responsibilities as delegates discuss the issue.

Indianapolis Ind The United Mine Workers of America Bearn

United States Field Club Sets Trials in Tennessee

The United States Field Club prepares for nagual trials in Grand Junction Tennessee with a list of participants and two derbies. On the ground for days organizer W T Seuifford and figures like G Williamson Muncip Ind Shoup Recine Wis BP Lorillard Jr F F Pride Cincinnati Dr Burnate and Hutchines Springfield Ohio Theo Sturges Arthur Merrymin Memphis stand ready. The pointer derby features nine starters Manitoba Blythe Mirabean Jingo Ronp Gray Pearl, Doe Light with Jingo 1, Imp with Kothii Hidalgo runs alone. The setter derby draws names such as Mark Twain Kipling Beott Reading Lady Dokyauore Bow Kio Ree Tine Girl Verona Cap and others in a full field.

Jonetson Tenn Grand Junction Riversthine United State W. Tl. Seuifford Tary G G. Wiliamson Muncip Indur Shoup Recine Wis BP. Lori Derby Mark Twain Kipling Fh Beott Dokyauore Bow Kio Verona Cap Verona Wilhaming Rods Chin Sports Solomon Bralm Clin Wind Him Gane Liddy Irty Schlick Hope Robert Count Gindatous Lady Wind

Live Bird Shoot Set for Stockbridge Park Monday

Brevham Texas hosts a match of 100 live birds between RA L Burge and AM Gourdner for a purse of large proportion at Stockbridge Park on Monday January 11 starting at 1 00 pm. Beth Bhampom has trained weeks with both shooters to prepare. An admission of 25 cents will be charged and the birds prize will be divided.

Yeo Beving

Races and Entries From Today's New Orleans Card

New Orleans racing card lists mile and a sixteenth selling races with horses including Pannla Le jand Monnoir and Sir Fitabugh, plus multiple entrants such as Fanals Maud Relic of nigia and Kota Donation. Additional fields show distances around 1m and 2h furlongs along with odds-like figures and trainer notes. Weather and track conditions are referenced but not specified.

New Orleans Pannla Lejand Monnoir Dickma Sir Fitabugh Little Boy Blue Randy Perit Maitre Arthur Belan Prince Beal Fanals Maud Relic of Nigia Kebowreath Athure Bert Davit Kota Donation Poowmaker Emigra Admeine Eis Trine Six Curkwen A Right Cinies Andes de Doo Oi Aloz Ay Eeate Bummer Bakatuck Gary Egyptian Prure Vanessta Ailen Hija Free Dousterawive Teiagd Thesil Velie Mabeety Amen Sf Hor N Lapd Hachmeister Tee Macon Lee Jim Breexs Fair Lerten Cinar

Unclear OCR fragment from 19th century racing notes

Fragmentary entry shows scattered terms such as purcé-Breochilds ch Pideila and Geld pace 102 along with names like Chas Lebel and Repino. The text resembles a garbled catalog of bets, horses, and figures with multiple OCR errors, yielding no coherent event or outcome.

Purcé Uu Ward May Boy

McCoy Sharke y Fight Off By City Board

The McCoy Sharke y fight scheduled for next month was canceled after the city supervision board refused to grant defense clearance to the Twelfth Century Athletic Club for a bout with McCoy as the principal. The plans for a match with Toot and Moffatt were not pursued.

McCoy-Sharkey Francico McCoy- Sherkey Board of City Supervision

Theodore Georgs Shatters Bowling Record at Hegurland

The Theodore Georgs High player of the Overland Bowling Club in Penver rolled a sensational 50 in a practice game at Hegurland alley today. His score is claimed to be the highest ever recorded in a regulation game.

Penver Colo Theodore Georgs High A&r Overland Bowling Club Itn Celts Bellweed

Radical reductions in passenger fares announced

Chicago to California rail rates drop with Santa Fe and Southern Pacific lines cutting one way fares to ten dollars for February March and April. St Louis Memphis and New Orleans fares set at 27.69 while Chicago to California second class now 52.00 with large overall reductions. Tickets on sale every Thursday in February March and April starting February 4 with routes via Albuquerque and Ogden Utah.

Chicago California Gucago Murot St. Louis Memphis New Orleans Santa Fe Albuquerque Poe Citicugs Pactic Ogden Utah

American Association Season Ends with Player Rights Changes

The American Association completed its season and adjusted player rights. The National agreement now lets owners grant teams the option to retain or trade players, renewing yearly, aligning with a ten year National League framework.

New York American Association Secason Offim Lema Tate Leon Nivis IHL

Campbell Breaking Down After Guilty Verdict

Campbell reacts with disappointment over being found guilty of murder in the second degree. He sits in Paterson county jail as the jury verdict is read and expresses less hope for mercy than other inmates.

Free New York Jamiany Campbell Jennie Rosvihieter Paterson Demi Campbel Wherty Campbel Patpraon Eulows Pribohers Iheing

Senate War Revenues Reduction Bill Reported For Early Action

The article outlines expected timing for the war revenues reduction bill in the Senate and House with details on debate pace and anticipated maneuvers. It mentions Senator Wilrigh as finance chair, possible postponements, and potential floor votes. It also covers related military appropriations, the Nicaragua canal debate, and references to colonial issues and Chinese district conditions.

Washington Teast Ehip Sudeidy Thase Messurts Sepdtor Wilrigh Moniay Senate Morgan Tha Nal Bin Harhind Toowlay Iri Gemvlon Mrs. & Wetlod Aeneril Porto Mico Spain Dstade Philippine Group

Shale Contest Promisid Washington Report

In Washington the hour of representatives will be devoted to attention next week on preparations and committees. An organization in Columbia will report back promptly on affairs and conference with a general government board. a broader content plan is promised for later in the week.

Uthbartiean Wmdlecreston Nck Rihereph

Havana mass meeting urges US tariff relief for Cuban products

In Havana on January 26 a mass meeting of planters merchants and party representatives adopted resolutions urging the United States to lower duties on Cuban products and to end the export tax on tobades. Delegates from each party were chosen to travel to Washington to present tariff reduction arguments to Congress.

Havana United States Fie Wo Detecate Washington Congréss

War Revenue Bill Faces Slow Deliberation In Senate

Washington January 20 report on the stalled war revenue measure. Senate finance committee aims to trim taxes to cut receipts but debate continues. Proposals include reducing tobacco alcohol shipping tickets steerage rates and telegraph taxes with uncertain outcomes and potential selective preservation by the Senate.

Wshington Timate Otler Tobieno Tchnitky T Senate Tate Keema

Cotton Cargo Fire Damages Ship Nearest Key West Port

A damaged cargo steamer carrying cotton from Galveston to Liverpool, via Morfolk, Va, arrives at noon in Key West. A fire watch began on January 8 and a survey is set for tomorrow morning. The ship holds about 1000 bales of cotton with limited current damage.

Key West Fla Hellebo Galveston Texas Liverpool Morfolk Tirn

Fire destroys Wormwood store and stock in Gallatis Tenn

A blaze at Burnie Hall in Wormwood twelve miles from Gallatis wrecked the building and stock. The fire, started early this morning at 2 o clock, caused extensive tobacco business damage with no fatalities or injuries reported. No insurance or cash details were disclosed.

Gallatis Tenn Burnie & Hall Wormwood Toney Malen Yieids

Dr Robert Graham Pend. Dies in Pittsburgh at 67

A telegram from Lexington dated January 20 reports the death of Dr Robert Graham Pend aged 67 in Pittsburgh. He long served as president of Kentucky College and was a noted educator and minister in the South. Pend was an intimate friend of Alexander Graham Bell and visiting Pittsburgh at the time of death.

Robert Graham Pend Lexington Pitehure Robert Graham Kentucky College Alexander Campbell South Pitteburg

Clapp Elected Senator by Republican Caucus

In St Paul the Republican members of the Texas legislature at their caucus unanimously nominated General Moats Clapp of St Paul for United States senator, succeeding Benator C. K. Devis, Congrearman J. A Tawney, after a bloc vote.

Clapp St Paul Texislature St. Paul United States Benatord C. K. Devis

Red Men Organized in McKinney Texas

An order of Red Men was organized in McKinney Texas today by VUBR Deag of Worth acting as organizer. The event took place January 13 and marked the establishment of a new lodge in the area.

McKinney Texas Vubr Deag Worth

Heगेgar Kings in China Guild Leaders Demand Tribute

The piece describes Chinese guild leaders and heads of beggar and thief groups in Nanking and Pekin, alleging they command wealth and influence. It claims the “king” of a sign of Chitene vagabbonda taxes subjects and extorts tenants, with funds flowing from tribute and protection fees.

London China Nanking Pekin Tien Tein

Port of Galveston Marine Intelligence Summary

Cleared and bailed entries for January at the Port of Galveston cover vessel movements. The report references multiple names and destinations with unclear spellings, indicating arrivals and departures in the harbor, including mentions of Nawport News and Antworp.

Ships and Voyages Amid Busy Port Movements

Shipping news notes multiple arrivals and departures from New York, including vessels to Bremen Queenstown and Liverpool. The log records ships arriving from Norfolk Newport News and various U S ports, with routes to Europe and Atlantic crossings.

Tleanere Agios York Quirnero Ant Gonda Vedio Trento Mure Lippet Norfolk Agaded Newport News Trutten Nor Srries Regu Switpatg New York Bremen Sap Liverpool Acon York Aquilatoa Queenstown

Unclear OCR Summary of Local Trade Movements

The fragment notes movement of people and goods from Midlaqd toward Starling civ with intent to assemble white Ince moles for market purposes. Mentions Garhan City and January timeframe and various local names. Details are fragmentary and uncertain.

Garhan Tixas Tom Willingham Datbar

Snilre Live Sipolk Notes From Local Columns

Fragmentary notes describe community figures including Me Mullen and Welty in a light tone. Mention of weather and local observations appears amid garbled names and phrases.

Welty & A

Memorial to president urges abolition of liquor trade in the Philippines

A memorial to President 10 memorializes religious leaders urging abolition of liquor trade in the Philippines. Pastor Albert Franke of the First Methodist Church presented the petition, seeking to curb importation and sale of alcohol and urging temperance reform supporters to petition government authorities.

WL de Philippines Sr. Banks Friends of Temperance Reform

Pelham Chapter UDC Holds Lee Birthday Event in Orange

The Pelham Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy met at the high school auditorium in Orange Texas on January 20 to commemorate General Robert E. Lee’s birthday. Prof J A Rickey delivered an address, Miss Hate de Chemaint read a paper, Miss Helen Ford gave a recitation, and the mandolin club performed patriotic selections. The program won a decided reception and was appreciated by a large crowd.

Orange Texas Pelham United Daughters of the Confederacy Hi Place Rive Robert BH. Lee J. A. Rickiey Mies Hate de Chemaint Helen Ford

Anniversary Service for General Lee Observed in City

A special religious service marking the anniversary of General Robert E. Lee was held at the First Baptist Church at 5 PM. The event was sponsored by the Tex. G. Lee Camp United Confederate Veterans and the Daughters and Sons of Old Confederates and drew a large audience. Rev. CH Hyde of the Free Presbyterian Church delivered the sermon, with a special musical program.

Heart Worth Texas Robert E. Lee Tt. G. Lee Camp United Confederate Veterans CH. Hyde, Panter Wea

Memorial service for Robert B. Lee birthday observed in Bryan

Memorial services were held in Bryan to commemorate the birthday of Robert B. Lee. The event took place at the open home of 5:00 in the afternoon and was conducted by GS Roas chapter Daughters of the Confederacy and Camp J. B. Robinson United Confederate Veterans.

Bryan Texas Ts. GS Roas Daughters of the Confederacy Camp J. B. Robinson Robert B. Leew Atiendamcomes

Bailey Visits Dallas Asks Return After Hunt

Congressman J. W. Bailey spent Sunday in Dallas and departed for Avallon tonight, staying until after Tuesday’s session. Scores of friends called on him at his hotel amid the city visit, with reports of continued talks and social engagements.

Halley Dallas Foxes J. W. Baley Avalin Mr. Bailey C Seoutte

Ten patients discharged as smallpox outbreak checked in Texas

A Jan 20 report from teesio Texas states ten patients were discharged after treatment and containment measures controlled a smallpox outbreak. County authorities continue to monitor the situation and advise vigilance.

Teesio Texas Bee County

Crowds at Beaumont Peak as Well Sparked City Excitement

Thousands of visitors surged beyond a wire fence seeking views of the Beaumont well. Guards on horseback restrained the crowd while excitement spread about Rockefeller's visit and river and harbors bill talk, amid plans for a new channel appropriation and local property interest.

Texas Coe Land Galveston Relia Lircas de Vire Uoohia Gelting Sid Mora Daving Inieasie Tony Cutaty Beaumont Rockefeller Rivera and Harbors Bapiceoko Culbersog Doare Avery

Prominent Oil Men Meet in Port Arthur for Line to Waterfront

AQN LIVK Port Arthur Texan January 16 reports a large gathering of prominent oil men arriving in Port Arthur. Attendees include Menser J G Damon secretary A Templehoton treasurer of Southwestern Oil Company of Core uhamb and John H Galey of Galey Gunley land operators of Pittsburg. A contract links Galey Port Arthur Land Co and Kansas City Southern Railway to build a pine line from the Lucas oil well to the waterfront at Port Arthur with a timber tannery and large export tanks planned. Also noted are F Hy Park Parkersburg W V O Donnell Warren Pa H Bredler Clear N Vs Re As Baller Tillesville Pa John Murphy M Bean Washington Wa W M Bregatson Pittsburgh Pa G W Bishop Isternville Wa among other prominent officers.

Port Arthur Texan Menser J. G. Damon A. Templehoton Southwestern Ol Company Core Uhamb John Ih. Galey Galey & Gunley Prospectora Land Operators Pittsburg Galey Arthur Land Company Keneas City Parkersburg W. Vasu Te O'Donnell Warren Ty H. Bredler Clear N. Vs Re As Baller Tillesville John Murphy M. Bean Washington, Wa W. Im. Bregatson Pittabure G. W. Bishop Isternville W. Wa

Land Investors Eye Orange County Assets

Old and Rice Lands of Orange Texas report operations by S My Herndon son of Colonel W Herndon of Tyler and Mr Coln of Cape Wallet as they pursue substantial investments in this county likely concerning land and property interests.

Orange Texas S. My Herndon W. Herndon Tyler Coln Cape Aumority

Child Fatally Burned Near La Grande Texas

In January 3 incident near Bridge Valley, a four year old son of John Sue, a Bowhemian farmer, was severely burned while helping build or burn straw stacks. The child was taken from the field after catching fire and, despite early reports of life, was not expected to survive. Further details unavailable due to damaged text.

Kittyville Texas Abel Ademe la Grande John Sue Bridge Valley Greo

Shooting at New Ulm Texas Injures Man

A January incident in New Ulm Texas left a man injured when an assailant fired buckshot through a doorway hitting the victim. The shooter’s identity and motives are not yet clear, and authorities are investigating the confrontation at the section house.

New Ulm Texas Rece Nion Bos Joba Loss Dim Thomas

Moon Calm Progress Report at Calm Texas

Ambiguous report from Calm Texas notes progress in local affairs. A single paragraph references a year and a partial milestone, but details remain unclear.

Calm Texas Jauiany Ias Pogipest Vanced

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