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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1901
Page
3
The Leander club defeated the Pennsylvania boat in a grand challenge cup final at Henley amid sunshine and light crosswinds. Pennsylvanians led briefly as both crews battled to a decisive finish, with Leander claiming victory by a half length after a tense, inch by inch duel.
Entries describe the Brighton Beach fixture list across mile and sprint events. Includes horses such as The Autrol burdle stakes, Doki Chord, Musketter, Tempeton, Ascension, Footenix, Punt Lock, Lauretto, Blues, Five and half furlongs two year olds, and selling races with listed weights and various runners like Grier Day, Nile, Belgi ne, and Prince McCinreros.
At Newport on July 5 three favorites won while other races went to second choices and a song. The American Turf Congress sanctions the return of foreign entries. Furlongs include Flying Bird Amasein Nan Aleff with times around 2:25. Entries Becker Widow Lathrop also noted.
Murky, error filled texts report King Conorler ridden by Maher winning the Ellepmere at Newmarket's first July meeting. Onka finished second with Fincombe following. details and other race notes appear scattered across the column.
Nashville faced Shreveport in an afternoon game marked by a late surge and strong hitting. Wright and Lowney led Little Rock with three hits apiece as both pitchers held the others with solid relief and defense.
In a brisk breeze at Rothesay on July day, the Shamrock defeated the Cup Challenger by a clear margin. The older yacht delivered a decisive win, marking a notable victory in the competition.
The bareball club led by captain Mike O Connor faces the Firemen at League Park on Sunday. Beaumonts strong semi professional lineup includes Charney Weber at second base and O Connor as first baseman. Admission is free for children with grandstand seats available. the Firemen return from a trip and are pleased with treatment received.
In Waco Texas on July 5 the Wildcats beat Stephenville 7 to 3 in an exhibition game. Waco broke the game open with a three-run rally in the eighth inning fueled by walks. Stephenville pitching and defense were decent but could not hold the late surge. Rundell and Leslie contributed for Waco while Sullivan added strength in relief.
A large crowd from Cameron and Hearne watched Calvert versus Cameron in Calvert Texas on July 3. The visitors won 6 to 10 with Abern and vane as Calvert’s battery. Soinke Love and were Calvert players.
July 4 at the Fayette County Gun Club meeting in Flatonia Texas saw F Muller win the elegant trophy cup. He broke Haut of 74 Margets in a close contest.
Schulenburg defeated Fintonia 14 to 5 in a Texas baseball game played in Fintonia. Starters and key players contributed as Schulenburg surged ahead, holding Fiatonia to a single-digit score in the contest.
Carrie Nation began an assault on a St Louis saloon provoking a crowd and police response. She was arrested by a patrolman and later released by Captain Bernotsky amid warnings against further disturbances.
London July 5 The Staint urges Parliament to confer open treasury loan powers before adjournment amid the war. It notes the last loan and active war costs through July 31 will leave a deficit, with continued hostilities at the present rate risking exhausting the surplus before mid October.
Dr Leyds addresses a continental and American audience calling protest against Britain. Reports note Holland would refrain from acknowledging Boer captures while London dispatches discuss Kitchener signals under a July date.
About a dozen deaths are reported in Philadelphia with unclear details from a July 6 incident. The text is fragmentary and lacks verifiable names or locations beyond Philadelphia and a possible event reference.
Meridian Texas July 5 Delegates are exhausted after six hundred ballots with Odell, Wooten, Beall and Wear among leading contenders. The convention may adjourn Sunday or relocate as efforts to nominate fade amid tense speeches backing Bryan and federal aid notes.
The interior department arranges with Oklahoma cattle interests to move Wichita reservation cattle that cannot be removed by August 6, the opening date. Cattle may be taken to Kiowa and Comanche lands south of the reservation and north of the Red River. About 1200 head of cattle are stranded, and stockmen say removal is nearly impossible before opening.
Special to The Poat details patents granted in Texas and new postmaster appointments across counties. It notes individuals such as M Mugben Ban Antony Wiliam LE Lett Levi Noteress and others receiving patents or renewals, plus several postmasters named for counties including Hidalgo Port Gale and Parker. The report also records railway mail service appointments and a magnetic observer designation.
The Great Northern Express Company robbery yields $41500 recovered in currency sent from Washington to Helena. Detectives claim the gang’s identity is established and that the band used Texas dialect. No names released. Authorities plan measures to trap suspects as they move south toward Montana and the Rocky Mountains.
The tenth day of the current term brings extreme heat with isolated cool showers in some areas. Thunderstorms arrive in the eastern states and Midwest offering temporary relief, but no widespread drop in temperatures is expected. Weather officials warn of ongoing heat danger and advise precautionary measures as records loom in certain locations.
Washington July cabinet session to address labor issues and postal revenue reforms. Postmaster General Smith explains revenues are kept artifically low by current classifications favoring large consignments. proposed changes aim to adjust rates and publication classifications, with an expected announcement in coming days as Wichita and Oklahoma filings influence nationwide action.
A Great Northern train robbery near Malta Montana is linked to the Kid Curry gang led by Kid Curry with two accomplices named as Long Boy and an unknown third. A cowpuncher encountered the posse and sheriff Grigity pursued the robbers, with a $45000 to $45000 estimate of the stolen money. One survivor had a severe injury and may lose an arm.
A severe electric storm struck Buffalo causing power outages for over an hour. Lightning damaged supply wires from Niagara Falls, burning electrical equipment and halting streetcars while many houses relied on local plants for light. Three young men rowed a damaged boat through floodwaters as the storm raged through the night.
Washington July Attorney George A. Lamar for Louisiana argued before Interior Department officials that swamp land claims should be adjudicated based on field notes rather than official surveys. The case involves about 4,000 acres and seeks to overturn restrictions tied to the term swamp.
The War Department announced July 5 that ample provisions exist for lieutenant appointments in the regular army by examination and designation. A surplus of applicants is allowed to ensure enough passers, and the names of those who take the exam and fail will not be disclosed.
Des Moines Iowa July 6 8 B Tiawaon who had served five years of a ten year penitentiary sentence for meeting Walter his son in law has been pardoned by Governor Phaw. Reported to have engaged in making papers in prison and to have been a known craftsman. Capitalists supporting his release cited his behavior in prison as improvement and rehabilitation.
Heat took nine lives in Chicago as cool air from coal breezes briefly tempered the heat. The article notes deaths and increasing distress among residents on hot streets and avenues.
In Baltimore a fatal incident occurred with casualties reported. Details are scarce but authorities are investigating the scene and confirming numbers.
Washington July 5 Captain Thomas T. Jackson assistant surgeon of volunteers now at San Francisco is ordered home to San Antonio for further duty. Lieutenant Calshal Joseph H. Dorat promoted and to join regiment at Fort Sam Houston. Mail routes show Tampa to Washington disrupted with service between Miami Florida and Havana suspended today.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art may receive a large bequest from the estate of Jacob GB Rogers, whose will was filed for probate in Paterson New Jersey. If the will is approved, the amount could range from 7 to 8 million dollars, with portions possibly directed to the New York Society.
In Milford Delaware Edward Windsor shot his father after a dispute over permission to use a team for a drive. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon as the son, angered by the decision, fled to his room then returned with a pistol and fired at his father at the Windsor hotel, where the father is proprietor.
Newport July S The following Texans are registered in New York Bearrmont Dr William Bramby and wife Weatminster Galveston FP M David Bartholdi PF A Easly Hoffman Austin Willam T Frenk Vevla Mare Mise Maux Imperial Charles G Wider Normandie FW Martell St Deals J Bre Master F
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