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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1901
Page
1
A fragmented July 21 letter warns of threats linked to unnamed plots and warns against “coast front ip activities.” It mentions a public celebration for Missouri admission and urges proper conduct while referencing uprisings and gravities. No clear names or dates are legible.
New York July 2 Texans listed as registered in New York include figures from Houston and Marlborough navarre and Fort Worth among others. Names appear with hometowns and addresses such as Park Avenue and Broadway Central reflecting a scattered roster.
Minéri! Welly, Texan reports the 9 rolls completed by Deputy Tax Collector Bennop show a $40,400 rise in the seat value over last year’s assessed valuation, an increase of nearly percent for the same period.
Severe drought and high temperatures persisted nationwide with record heat in many cities. Reports from Indiana and surrounding states noted Prostrations and heat illnesses as heatwaves continued and no relief was in sight for the next two days.
The Kansas drought persists with only scattered light showers in various counties. Topeka and surrounding areas report multiple deaths and numerous prostrations as crops suffer and harvests decline.
A severe cyclone swept into Kentucky causing heavy damage across Penins and surrounding areas. Debris and downed trees line the riverfront as families seek shelter and emergency crews assess the destruction. Several structures were ruined and injuries reported, with responders aided by local authorities.
Nebraska Governor Savage proclaims Friday a Day of Prayer at the urging of state ministers and others. The proclamation notes prayers for rain amid drought concerns as corn crops face stress across the region.
The Kansas City area and parts of Kansas and Missouri endure record heat, with the thermometer hitting unprecedented highs. City reports indicate temperatures around 106 degrees, fueling market concerns as grain prices rise and water supplies tighten amid the heat wave.
Severe July heat at the Indians National Guard camp in Indianapolis caused two deaths and three prostrations. Sixty men were overcome, most are recovering. one remains in the brigade hospital. Horses are being hired to aid relocation and relief efforts.
A chaotic scene in Louisville Kentucky sees extreme temperatures and a government searcher registering 100.2 at 2:40 p.m. A prior record from August 12 1861 stood at 104.6 while thermometers reported 105 to 110 causing eight prostrations with one serious case.
Ten people died in Chicago on Sunday as heatwave conditions intensified. The report notes one man driven to mania and multiple prostrations amid extreme temperatures.
July 22 reports from Leavenworth Des Moines Omaha Redulia Terre Haute Springfield and Sion City describe record heat with maximum temperatures around 10 to 107 and accompanying deaths and numerous prostrations. Adjutant Port Leavenworth and Captain TR H Alien noted in a Des Moines item. Poem reading listed for Bronx City.
Fragments describe workers quitting amid extreme heat and ongoing plays and actions in mis ruled areas. The report notes high temperatures near DL degrees and widespread discomfort in small towns as authorities contend with shifting labor and weather conditions.
A labor dispute in New Orleans shows no daily change as union brewers resist. Houston activist Joseph Prowobstle leads National Union of United Brewery Workers efforts to mobilize a larger central trades council and threaten a broad action. Independent wholesalers move to form a cooperative brewery to produce their own beer as a response.
The draymen of San Francisco walkout ends hoped impact on docks. Freight piling on wharves and water front delays expected as teamsters protest amid widespread disruption to wholesale trade and moving goods.
Tralomacter Barnes of the Choctaw Nation Oklahoma and Golf palifond allegedly disrupted telegraph operations along the Choctaw road from Arighiey Head to Ferrat City Friday night delaying traffic. Strikes were claimed to be staged by an operator who argued his grievance was lack of transportation. none of the strikers challenged the Brotherhood of Hallway Telegraphers.
Scranton July 22 striking workers at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad shops returned to work at full rate after notices were posted signaling the men to return. Only two men remain out as the company plans action and settlement to be completed shortly.
Pittsburg July 82 A strike bulletin urges calm as expected programs for Wellaville McKeesport and other sites fail to materialize. Amalgamated Association presses for non-union import bans while organizing new locals at National Tube and National Tin Plate works amid ambiguous signals from leaders and employers.
Striking machinists at Dickson works Wilkes barre and Sayre Crofton Croxton Croxton Valley shops pressed for reinstatement after deciding further action would not help. About 40 older workers were released from the Dickson plant while others faced layoff amid the dispute.
In Wilkes Barre Pa July 22 Judge Lynch denied the Tretwar Brothers' request for a preliminary injunction to restrain or restrain Dow opke from interfering with workers. The application sought to prevent interference by employers. The decision leaves the current status of the labor dispute unresolved.
Report from July 22 notes a switchmen labor dispute with the Bt. Leule Railway association ending in settlement. Striking workers will resume duties and return to service the next day after the agreement.
Fall River Massachusetts reports another weekly shutdown as mills close for a ninth time this year. Authorities state the stoppage lasts until further notice with no indicated reopening date.
Firemen from Wilkes-Barre and surrounding areas petitioned mine operators in the Wyoming Valley with United Mine Workers aid to be assigned to available mine posts. Officials from the union and mine operators held a conference amid a rising strike threat, with no positions guaranteed.
Seven thousand men and women were reported on strike in New York Brooklyn Drewnaville and surrounding areas. Police clashed with pickets as revolvers were drawn. several arrests followed the demonstrations at the Garment Workers strike headquarters and surrounding districts.
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