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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1901
Page
1
A large gathering hosted a program emphasizing the daily newspaper and modern Christian work. Speakers included G Campbell Morgan and Dr Charles M Sheldon addressing the value of religious press, civic outreach, and church involvement in public life.
A jury of twelve business men discharged an alleged offender in Little Rock Arkansas in a case involving alleged violations of a new gambling law. Bob Furth faced charges for reopening club rooms to permit gambling after city authorities shut them down under the act. The registrars court handled the trial.
The fragment lists Texans registered in New York venues including addresses on Fifth Avenue and Marlbrough, with names such as N. Raphael, J. Levy, A. M. Tavy, Hoffman, and SRO figures like F. 8. Edwards, J. Mitchell Nash, and Irene Holland. The scattered names imply a social or professional registry across Manhattan and Port Arthur connections.
The notice provides scattered weather hints with winds described as easterly and southerly at times. It mentions daily variations and references Indian visitors but lacks clear timing and specific data.
A fragmentary note reports Gomez visiting Ventral Valley to salute Tomas Estrada Palme at his home. A large crowd gathered in front of Palme’s house and cheered, as local male townsfolk anticipated further events.
New York records indicate multiple heat related deaths for the week ending July with figures attributed to Greater New York health authorities. Unspecific names appear in the summary brief and lack detailed personal data.
Delegates gather in Columbus to weigh two leaders McLean and Johnson amid clashing platforms. Zimmerman resists withdrawal from governor race while Cleveland and Cincinnati figures push for conservative and reform stances on taxation and direct legislation.
Conservatives and their allies debate the platform as ex Attorney General Tarmon and Harta Meveland lead one side, while Temporary Chairman Salen Judge Mandan and around fifteen Johnson men from Cleveland push a separate plank. The exchange shows factions pressing changes but holding to core positions at the Cuyahoga County gathering.
Rear Admiral Crownhalect, chief of the Bureau of Navigation, declares he wrote the dispatch ordering Admiral Dewey to proceed to Manila and destroy the Spanish fleet. He says the text was drafted in the White Plane, approved by Attorney General Griggs and Secretary Long, with only a single word change. He asserts credit belongs to the president and secretary of the navy.
July 8 navy dispatch confirms Rear Admiral Cromwell boarded Ile Migelo bound from Who de Janetre to St Vincint, Canary Islands, en route to the Mediterranean to assume duties as commander in chief of the European station.
Report from Washington states the war department does not intend to interfere with Cuba bond payments if a new Cuban government assumes the duties and obligations of the former regime. The note clarifies the U S position on Cuba's debt management and acceptance of outstanding bonds.
Two Black individuals are described in a damaged text segment mentioning Latrel Miea and Jhihes Whittington, with unclear roles and an unnamed final mortality. The fragment references an unhoused person and a peer, but details are garbled and not recoverable.
A Cotton Belt wreck near Brinktoy Arkansas injures thirteen others. Engineer Bu Metisevy was killed as the train plunged from a bridge. Stevenson attended the scene while Me Geers and Jonesboro bound crew members suffered varying injuries. The wreck occurred at dawn after a bridge collapse. burial plans for the deceased were noted.
The Washington column reports the new Philippine tariff aims to exclude other nations, favoring the United States and Spain. It is expected to produce about 15,000,000 in annual revenue for insular government support and regulate imports.
Proclamation by President McKinley putting the Creek treaty into effect arrives in Muskegon amid a large demonstration. The treaty allows Creek Indians to sell their lands to whites, ceding about 5,000,000 acres of fertile territory and risking white settlement. The Muskogee townsite commission was reorganized and work resumed in line with the treaty.
A J Y Kirkpat civk, medical agent for Kiows and Comanche reserves, warns Caddo county is full of ponners and trouble may follow as troops may be sent to the territory. Reports say cavalry units are to be posted and expected to arrive midweek, with open operations near Meno and Vort Sil weeks ahead of planned action.
In San Antonio on July 8 a railway mall clerk named Joseph fell from a three story building at Navarro and Houston, landing on the sidewalk. He was injured severely and it was feared the injuries would prove fatal. witnesses reported he did not regain full consciousness.
Special to The Post Warrington July 8 The report says Evans will be transferred to the office of comptroller of the currency and Krunm aa mpito wet of the curpocy would be to the astore af a promotion with a higher salary. The administration hopes the move will ease embarrassment without showing the party’s gains. Peters is expected to be appointed as deputy under next October.
Special report notes Interior department barring eight classes from homestead entry on Kiowa Comanche and Apache reservations. Text indicates restrictions apply to designated groups including individuals connected to military and government service, with conditions about land allotments, ages, and entry limits.
Texas congressmen plan a junket to the Philippines under a government funded program. Representative Marlesen, among others, will lead the trip with passage arranged for certain members while others pay their own way. The delegation will depart from New York to Manila in early August.
A Texas banking matter involving contemporary figures faces regulatory action as the comptroller of the currency authorizes a financial maneuver tied to Grabow National. Key individuals include chairman Charlie Gayter and other officials from Salona Tonle and Ney a6 Jeen org, with city leaders in the background.
Special report notes a high ranking official's plan to visit several military posts including Fort Teaver Fort Alex and Kill. The trip aims to review improvements and facilities for aviation related activities and to assess strengthening efforts in the region.
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