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Fragmentary text mentions Captain John and port topic with train and railway references. Notes a battalion and commander names but the lines are garbled and lack coherent event details.
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1900
Page
2
Li Hung Chang seeks foreign aid and order in China crisis
The Shanghai Times correspondent reports Li Hung Chang urging restoration of order with 50,000 white troops and courting foreign aid to counter the Manchu restoration. Interpreted as groundwork for allied command over forces, the debate features debates on indemnity, Pekin, and foreign influence amid growing anti Qing sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hung Chang
Shanghai
Times
Hong Cheng
Ion
Legations
Cacom
Bune Web Ting
Yu Ge
Valle Crueral
Heiane Pu
Presant Teiliew
Li Mung
Wallent
Wes Kiown
Tokio
Rockhill Selected by President to Aid China Mission
Commissioner Rockhill chosen by the president to head China mission. He sails from San Francisco aboard the American Mission and will travel via Shanghai to assess conditions and report back for policy decisions. He will leave Mrs. Rockhill at Yokohama before moving on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waevington
Workhill
Shetia Sen
Oh Fa
Washington Thin
Tran Block Jeland
Rockhill
San Wrassiaco
Yowolis 19
Kakasakd
Tn Shangaw
Rockhill Dors
Lim
Ching
Mike
Imu
Nmi
Fertig
Hiy
Wuldayso
China
Wr Bookhit Os
Jon Shaw
Bomb proof building under siege amid Pekin fighting reports
Fragmented dispatches from Che Foo and Paris describe foreign troops in Pekin under attack. Reports cite a large attack on the walled city, heavy casualties, and conflicting accounts of military positions as Allies debate governance of Tienses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnacijated Preen
Dole
Chee Foo
Jif
End Stanelial
Pekin
Si Hitese
Genera Sieh
Wemuis
Childred
Ebreapneace
Toulon
Tita
Getere
Liccum Binuderat
Dorwudhee
Americnua
Leonards
Dows
Pekin Crisis Updates and China Mission Plans
Reports from London and Peking describe reactions to the Pekin incidents. American and Japanese actions earn praise, while China faces pressure from Russia and other powers.
New Orleans murder case cited in testimony against accused
Ella Smith testifies Caleb Power said he would be willing to go. Goebel, Ateero killed two palienet and a fifth murdered a third in New Orleans. Evidence is shaping up as expected in the prosecution of Alexander Brewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcnnder Jrewer
Rotation Crntes
Ella Smith
Caleb Power
Goebel Ateero
New Orleans
Powers
Miss Smith
Goebel
Unclear historic notes on markets and finance
Fragmentary OCR mentions cotton, prices, and markets in New York and possibly New Orleans. Details are garbled with many misspellings, hindering clear factual extraction of entities, dates, or outcomes.
Turbulent Strife Reported in Shanghai Foreign Guard Subtleties
Dispatch from Marin on July 25 details ongoing clashes between Chinese forces and foreign guards. It notes French and Mexican links, miscommunication about protecting foreigners, and a telegram from M. Del Canae. A separate item cites the Chinese minister reporting a transfer of rail and telegraph oversight from Shanghai under escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woeebingtor
Sheng
Railroade and
Telnereaphe
Shanghei
Fekin Co Tieg Tain
German Criticism of China Tactics Cited in Berlin Article
Berlin reports a foreign office article praising Chinese statecraft while linking allied losses at Tientsin to internal Chinese tactics. It argues Sino authorities used rebels to promote war aims and questions the foreigners’ ease in Quelling unrest, noting imperial generals praised rebel contingents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Prince
Gemen Foreign Office
Chinekt Politico
Chinsee
Tied Tsiz
Culpa
China
Tien Teln
Seymour
Pekin
Tha Tin
Tien Tein
Combuss
Gue
Tien ‘Tele
Fragmented OCR News Snapshot From Early Port City
Disjointed lines report candidates, committees, and events across cities. References include Alvarado, Hawthorns, Chicago, Texarkana Shreveport division, and a chartered road task. Names like Bonner, Henry Jeffersest appear amid impeachment talk and electoral mentions.
Two Policemen Die After Chase of Negro Fugitive
New Orleans reports a night of violence ending in the deaths of Police Captain John T. Day and Policemen Peter Lamb. A fugitive negro, pursued by officers, opened fire with a Winchester, wounding Day and others. reinforcements trapped the suspect, who fled and was later located. Rewards for capture announced. city on alert as crowds gathered and chaos was barely checked.
Trial of Caleb Powers in Kentucky shooting case
Georgetown July 24 The prosecution sought subpoenas for telegraph office records at Frankfort to trace cipher messages between December 22 and February as part of Caleb Powers case. Witnesses describe gun threats and Powers remarks amid the Beal and Goebel conflicts with other Knox county figures testifying about plans to use a shotgun in the Capitol.
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Georgetown
Frankfort
Aleo
Executive Journal
Ealior Petrick Mefoneld
eBortiy
Balufuwy
Beene
Willen
Apa
Tye Lime
Berry
Frank Heber
Frankffort
Beard
Goeticl
Jack Gains
Bob Lillard
A. Berryman
Frenkfort
Mordlog
Mise Hila Emith
Barpoorsville
John Powers
Harpers
Colson-Beot
Powers
Gopnel
Acd
Benitt Hardin
Frankfert
James Fletcher
Knox County
Goebel
John F Derler
Cherley Finley
Secretary of State
George Lockhart
Caleb Powers
Powére
Tastor von
Lecivisture Center
Lockhart
Confused Dispatches Mark Global Tensions and Alliances
A garbled dispatch outlines Allied hesitations and Chinese tensions with potential shifts in coalitions. It references Washington’s stance on China, a Berlin poet’s remark, and a July note from Constantinople about Turkish forces in Chips to aid powers, reflecting unstable diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sultan Modi
Bortiering
Constantinople
Porte
War costs rise and horse shipments to South Africa
An official dispatch reports South Africa war costs reaching 11.5 million pounds, totaling 24.4 million for the purpose and lifting overall army estimates to 76.3 million. A July 24 note from Bopham states 600 horses shipped to South Africa with a new contract for 1,400 more. 340 horses were shipped in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Bopham
Theyales
Short News Snippets From Across The Nation
New York reports cotton price and weight at a colwm exchange with a bale weighing 44 pounds and priced fiddy cents per pound. Ventura County records five drownings near Wrile’s lake while Rich mond details torpedo ship launches and land disputes in other updates. Detroit politics hint at a Maybury gubernatorial run as Birmingham crime and Nicaragua boundary talks close the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Colwm
Fernie Wilton
Texas
Ventura
Cal
Wrile's Lake
Richmond
Willum R Trigge Company
Birmingham
Ala
Galeevilla
Cherokee County
Silas Yarborough
Maree Love
Yarborough
Managua
Nicaregus
Nicaragua
Serres
P. Alexandra
Nitaragua
Contauira
Cleveland
Detroit
Mich
William Maybury
Ambassador Draper Resigns From Italy Post
Milford July 24 general news reports that F. Draper of Hopedale resigns as United States ambassador to Italy. He tendered his letter of designation and cited urgent business matters in Milford demanding his full attention, prompting departure from the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambassador Draper
Milford
Mase
Cenera
F. Draper
Washington
United States
Italy
Draper
Hope Gale
Prohibition convention nominates full New York slate
The Prohibition State convention at Utica, New York, on May 24 nominated a full slate headed by Dr Willem T Ward of New York for governor. Other nominees and party officials to be announced as the convention proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uiies
N. Y
Willem T. Wardwell
New York
Rheumatic Prescription 8851 Promotes Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Rheumatic Prescription No 8851 as the quickest relief from rheumatic pain with Elmer & Amend as makers and B F Schmidt of Hewston Texas noted as sole agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer & Amend
B. F. Schmidt
Hewston
Texas
Fusion attempts dominate Kansas party conventions
Fort Scott July 4 the Populists Democrats and Silver Democrats fail to reach fusion on state tickets. Talks in Topeka hinge on who names Attorney General and other offices, with Dave Martin and other candidates discussed and committees parsing a possible split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Kan
Jerry Siaspece
Ito
Popullieis Sre
Che Proossiliek
Erran
Stevepeon
Biete
Topeke
David Migtin
Rs Publican
Asessiant Fustiet
Topeken
Seerins
Davis
Texan
de Arocand
Missouri
J. B. Weprer
Lone Ims
Armeniet
Topeka
Namie David Martin
Amorieie Justiee
Lerner General
Allver Republicans
Ettperintengent
Incurnee
Venti
Giso
Weather Summary for July 4 Week
Weather information notes generally fair conditions with cooler winds expected. Probabilities indicate variable gusts and regional differences, with potential changes near Oklahoma and Indian Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasbitveter
Eesters
Weather report notes from United States Weather Bureau
Fragmentary weather bulletin references observations by the United States Weather Bureau. The text is incomplete with unclear date or location but suggests a routine meteorological note or forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Staten Weather Bureau
Cracarets Advocate Safe, Trusted Play for Children
A fragmented line urges protection for children and safe activities. The message emphasizes safeguarding youth and endorses responsible choices to ensure well being. The text reflects concern for child welfare and supportive guidance.
Seasonable Footwear Surplus Offered At Great Reductions
Disposing of our surplus stock at prices a third of half less than usual. These offerings should appeal to thrifty shoppers. Ponds are worthy of an feet, and more will be gotten out than put in.
Wreck Near Beaumont Kills No One But Delays Train
A passenger train derailed near Beaumont Texas as it traveled about a mile west of the city at speed. All cars left the rails but no passengers or crew were reported hurt though the crash caused delays and the train was sent on to News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staurpont
Texas
Sue Central Est
Be Mont
Beaumont
Wnilas
Drake
Strangs
Peasesuers
Nome Son
Mall
Fire Damages Marlin Structure In July Incident
A torn Delonge dog to Cab Clirty was destroyed by a 3 o clock today. The damage will be partially covered by insurance and is estimated at ten percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin
Texas
Fire destroys Martin residence in Marlin Texas
A dwelling at Martin Marlin Texas was completely destroyed by fire today. Firefighters from Marlin reported the blaze started in the insured area and damaged the structure beyond repair. Insurance coverage is listed at 3200 dollars, with the fire company responding promptly to control the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin
Texas
Forte
Marlin Fire Company
Houston Firm Files Bankruptcy Petition in Galveston
A Houston company filed for bankruptcy in federal court in Galveston this morning. Debtor Moore is listed with debts totaling 2771.45 dollars with details incomplete. Dar 8th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
A of
Houston
Declan
Moore
Dar
Temple merchant trades stock to wipe out store
Temple Texas July 24 G D a Temples dry goods merchant traded his stock of dry seats and furnishing goods to L N Chattis then wiped out the stock The trade gives Chattis ownership of a two story Main street building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Texan
G. D
Temples Dry Goods Merchants
L. N. Chattis
Den
Mainstreet
Solid Facts for Men Free Offer in 64 Pages
A promotional notice offers 64 pages of information for men about remedies for loss of vigor and chronic diseases. The ad claims a free postpaid copy with plain packaging to regular readers who send name, age, and reference to the paper.
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