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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1901
Page
1
January 25 dispatches report Chief Brahe’s 17 year old son held hostage as Creek uprising grows. Citizens in Bristow arm themselves amid fears of an attack while U S Marshal Bennett seeks reinforcements from Fort Reno. Bennett notes armed Today Todjang guard the chief’s camp and Snake remains elusive as talks stall.
Fragmented report from Washington and several states notes colder conditions and northerly to northwesterly winds. Sunday forecast calls for fair skies in parts, with temperatures falling and marine data marginal. Local observations and distant city notes mention varying wind and temperature conditions across multiple locales.
Pretoria reports a January 24 derailment of an armored British train near Middlexburg after dynamite exploded the engine. Boers opened fire but were repelled. British forces suffered no casualties. Lord Kitchener led the troops, and the incident ended with the attackers routed.
Fort Smith Arkansas reports Mrs. Ben T. Duval Jr. received a telegram from A Johnson of St. Louis claiming to be her husband believed dead in Brazil. She, Jennie Lousabury, wed January 11 1896 in New York, seeks confirmation as the man seeks to rejoin her with alleged proof of death and travel funds provided.
Daniel Bell was elected chief by the Choctaw Nation. Governor Dukes will be informed Monday of the selection and the continuing elevation process.
Reports from January 25 describe armed bands roving the countryside as Creek and Choctaw leaders clash over power. Key figures Harjo and Daniel Bull loom in plots while Jacob Jackson backs peace. preparations for a great gathering and possible uprising are noted amid secret meetings and deployments across Choctaw and Creek lands.
Roberts sends runners across the territory to alert Choctaw speaking Indian citizens of imminent punishment for aiding insurrection. Messages warn that refusal to obey orders will invite death. About 9000 armed men are reported in the area as U.S. troops approach Creek Nation lines. Bloodshed seems likely tonight as federal forces near.
Governor holds telephone cabinet discussion after telegraph warns of depredations along the border. Sheriff William Tighiiman reports and calls for militia. Despite alarms, no immediate demand for federal troops is made as authorities monitor the situation.
A disjointed report notes Governor Barnes considering troop deployment to Chandler and Shawner districts near the Creek Nation. Citizens fear possible raids as Creek Nation tensions rise. authorities caution delaying military action unless the situation worsens.
General Lee received a telegram from Lieutenant Dixon stating the cavalry sent to the Creek site has not yet engaged in combat and no hostile Indians are encountered. Dixon, from Henrietta, reports no violence by Indians so far and expects none.
An attorney’s telegram dated January 25 reports United States authority to spend up to 800 for operating needs. The request, signed by Bennett, is noted as granted to address urgent issues and to meet emergency conditions without exceeding the limit.
Fitzhugh Lee announced at 12:30 today that no troop movements would occur except cavalry from Fort Berry. The plan shows only one troop being sent, with no unions, and indicates difficulty in preventing Indian outbreaks in the Oklahoma Territory.
Washington reports a Texas appropriation bill providing funds for boll weevil eradication and experimental tea work. Agricultural officials will deploy staff to investigate pear blight in southern Texas and attend a Lake Charles convention. Names of postmasters and bank officials accompany the expanded state measures and new Plano bank charter with Olney Davis as president and HC James as cashier.
Parliament offered mournful tributes as both houses answered the king's message. Premier's speech carried emotion and praise for Victoria's reign, noting her influence over governance and her enduring example as wife mother and nation’s symbol. tributes highlighted her steadfast leadership and the empire's unity.
The house adopted the motion after which members stood and the chamber adjourned until Petras ary 1b.
An old newspaper account describes how the royal family and courtiers gathered around the coffin of the late queen. It details the procession, the seating of Edward and William, the duke of Connaught, and other nobles, with mentions of the priestly rites and mourners at the scene.
A private service for the remains of Quien Viewria was held in Cowes this morning. The coffin rested in the dining room with a white satin pall and the royal crown insignia of the Order of the Garter. A ceremonial escort stood near the coffin as mourners gathered.
London reports large turnout of royalty and foreign delegates as funeral ceremonies are prepared. Palaces and hotels are being prepared to host guests, with accommodations secured in London for dignitaries and officials attending the events.
A report describes an investigation into alleged practices at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis led by Jamery Taepeeli- Hou of Rapreiacalise Sherman CN. The effort aims to follow official guidance and secure orderly probes as stated by Mr. Sherman, who asserts the investigation was directed and had formal backing.
National Peeight Commission in Washington proposes a twelve member body to study regulate and fix freight rates. The plan aims to adjust divisions between railway routes and set percentages for rate divisions under long term supervision and revision.
Special to The Powt from Winston Jan 23 reports heated talk over distributing Civil War cotton proceeds amid a push to fight the ship subsidy bill and other measures. The piece suggests an impending extra session to push legislative support, with attention to sequencing of votes and committee actions as supporters rally.
The passage discusses unclear rumors about power shifts in a government, referencing the Wille House and potential resignations. It notes speculation on cabinet actions, trade distraction, and the difficulty of securing support amid a broad political maneuver.
Turkish assurances here confirm the government arranged to press an indemnity claim for the destruction of American military property after Matteat. Details of the assurance have not been made public.
In a dispatch from Witahingson January 35 the Lancaster jet reported orders to depart for La Guayara with a plan to meet the Storplon returning from Venezuela. The Soomlon ship arrived at Cusicoa from La Guayara, while the Lancanter was slated to travel via Ly Giagara and La Teyora before proceeding to La Guayara. Preparations continue as bunkers are being filled and drills conducted along the West Indies coast.
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