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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1900
Page
6
Fragmented dispatches describe uncertain reports of Boer withdrawal from Splonkop and related plateau actions. Analysts debate whether abandonment signals a broader campaign shift or a tactical retreat as forces regroup for potential moves toward Ladymith and surrounding routes.
A difficult to read dispatch from a Highlander correspondent describes brutal fighting at Modder River. The narrator laments poor leadership and the heavy losses, calling for older officers and criticizing war office policies while recounting raids, weather, and the mood of exhausted troops. He notes spies near the camp and clashes with Boer lines, ending with a grim reflection on the war’s toll.
Reliable sources report a completed arrangement for a France line from Sapulpa through the Chickasaw Nation to Red River and toward Denison or Sherman. The scheme, financed by three St Louis Trust companies, aims for a 96 million dollar outlay.
New York January 25 John Hays Hammond, mining engineer, spoke at Plymouth church in Brooklyn as part of a Plymouth league program. He discussed his views on Transvaal affairs and the Jepieton raid, outlining his interpretation of the movement and possession issues connected to the conflict.
New York January 20 The Herald says C Loring of Northwest Milling Minneapolis will return home confident no further trouble will block the 120 cost to finance United States Floor Milling. Proposed contract changes align Empire State Mills Syracuse and Milwaukee mills to operate seasonally, with Lake Superior dens 17000 barrel daily capacity active when navigation opens.
The article describes the retreating forces showing evident deterioration while a relief column advances. It notes attempts to remove their wounded, strengthens nearby fortifications, and reports fevers, limited supplies, and a harsh climate affecting patients and operations. The piece highlights the severe heat, dwindling resources, and the ongoing strain on medical and transport capabilities.
A damaged text describes instructions from the papacy to Philippine delegates and officials. It mentions Mar Chappelle's lack of connection to an American envoy and notes canonical requirements for transmission of decisions through church authorities under papal authority.
In Wilmington and Styria Delaware W A Bryan will speak tomorrow and attend the Gridiron Club dinner in Washington Saturday. A long itinerary follows with dates and venues across New York Ottawa and Port Worth as part of a broad schedule detailing events and public appearances. A Canadian parliament note outlines a pension session starting February and a proposed Federal railway commission to settle grievances between passengers and railways.
The speaker noted Germany and France as beer and wine drinking countries, while Sweden and Norway had embraced prohibition. She urged the swift repeal of the Gothenburg law.
A flood of names from New York to California fill hotel lobbies and offices as arrivals and departures weave through the Bristol and the Capital. Figures include Motre Carter Rebingoi Vitney Stone Brown Mongan Geble Sweeney Woodworth Callum Brown Dean Dean Ott Ostrander Jeneles Hetino Picker Shinner Limteed and others visiting or lodging in Galveston, St Louis, Houston, and nearby locales.
The Galveston Maritime Association filed a formal protest to H R pilot regulation before Congress. They argue pilots should remain under state control, favor current branch pilot system, emphasize local knowledge, training, and safety, and ask Washington to consider Galveston’s status as a major cotton port and key commercial interests. The letter is signed by B Aidoe, president.
The infant of Mr and Mrs A died yesterday morning at their home on ish Chtat nut street. The Interment was in Hollywood cemetery with officiating clergyman Rey Jobn Bo Ureen. Charles Pateh, age 6, died this morning at St. Joseph’s. No funeral arrangements have been made.
Small classified ad urges customers to seek quality workmanship from Packard's Laundry and Dye Works offering laundry services. It provides the phone number 382 and emphasizes superior results over inferior options.
The Port Houston district held public installation at their hall last night with Masonic Master J Murphy installing officers including Mieras D. Porlett noble grand and MarWer vice grand. Ex-Governor Hibbard Jof Tyler gave an address on fellowship and church work, followed by a banquet. A Chicago tourist party en route to Mexico passed through, boarding a luxury train for a 30 day Mexico itinerary.
Cuero Texas notices announce the engagement and wedding plans of Lawrence and Henrietta May Hoars with a ceremony set for February 8 in Chicago. The DeWitt County census assistant appointment goes to William Grafton. Park fencing completed and tree planting to begin, with a contract awarded to Frank ie, colored, for about 12 trees including lilacbay and umbrella holly. FP, Retphard ane belde arrived fromra from the Bay rode, Mayfield Wednesday.
Deoleon Texas January 25 Hx Gov erin Jones Wolf died yesterday at his home near Tishomingo from pneumonia. He led the Chinkweawa and was known as the learned ruler and historian of his people. He forged alliances and was famed in the lore of the Hyah Min Tuk clan. His death marks the end of a long era in Native American governance and leadership.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe apron checks and a yard area at sea yard with mentions of prashl towmeing and wwiiled prowy fioey. The readable text lacks clear events or identities but hints at regulation or inspection activities near Se aed We a yard.
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