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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1900
Page
7
Reports from Orleans on July 28 describe mob violence after the burning of a school. Police and military presence remain, with arrests and investigations ongoing as authorities promise no disbanding of security forces.
A crowd surged during the pursuit of a felon in Saratoga. Officers fired and struck the assailant, with bystanders shouting and scene chaotic as the body was brought to safety after a violent confrontation near the doorway.
A New Orleans Times Democrat account recounts Montague, an old Black man known as Mister Montague, caught in a downtown streetcar disturbance over a $20 loan. He returns home to his young madam Flody, recounting the scene in a voice marked by stutter and vivid details as the crowd and fear flare around the family.
A report describes Wednesday night violence at Nexro Resort where a large crowd gathered as black and white patrons clashed. Police and a hotel keeper intervened after chaos erupted during festivities.
Denton Texas July 27 WL Cochran and others sue Texas and Pacific Railroad for damages of 2000 claiming injury to crops from Elm Fork flooding. They allege embankment caused water to back up mud and trap land, worsening during high water, with land access blocked and crops damaged.
Mrs Rutherford, a holiness preacher from Bavis, conducted a week of revival in Troupe Texas, drawing about thirty to forty converts who sought a second blessing. The meeting is set to close at week’s end.
In Holberg Texas July 26 the district court yesterday gave Houston Burke and B Moses five years each in the penitentiary for robbing B F Watson of this county in April of twenty eight dollars. Both men were under twenty one and of respectable parentage.
Four carloads of granite rock were delivered by rail to Velasco yesterday for the jetty completion. It is reported all rock needed will be transported by rail to finish the work.
National Chairman Jones faces questions on imperialism as Democratic leaders discuss troops in the Philippines and potential outreach to anti imperialists. A Long Branch gathering and a three hour conference with Jones, Murphy and others set the stage for state and national campaign directions amid calls for harmony and troop policy clarification.
The Observer will print special dispatches from every county showing expected results of the state election next Thursday. It claims the propound constitutional amendment and the Democratic State ticket will win by over 40 100 majority.
A report from New York on February 22 notes A. Clark of Menmanlef mentioning a donation. He claimed a check for 1000 to the democratic campaign fund, with possible variations in the amount and wording affecting the account of the contribution.
July 28 report notes Bryan spoke with few prominent visitors as area residents focus on speech preparations. Prominent populists including Vice Chairman Edmiston claim Topeka and Kansas City have strong chances for a nomination meeting to be announced at Sioux Falls. Officials deny links to upcoming imperial league congress in Indianapolis.
Marcella Sembdiieh plans a county tour next season heading her own opera company under GO tL Gratl. Wilton Laskares debuts in the Fraley production of The Children of the Ghyetta. Robart Beill Hilliard and Eugene Cawles’ support roles are noted. Fiona Macleod and Irish writers feature in the drama group. John Henshaw to play David Garrick beside Stuart Roh n.
Major Walter H. Polk arrived from Washington to survey the Red River for navigability. He will depart by boat Sunday and push toward Fulton, surveying the river along the way.
The Southern Ipworth League held a five day Atlanta convention to choose the next viewing piece. Delegates heard Rev Dr G F Reid discuss China and Korea missions, urging unity while warning against prying into other nations.
Greenbeach Texas July 28 a lamp exploded at Willis Grimes residence burning his wife to death after a brief struggle. Grimes and a badly burned victim are in critical condition with extensive burns and nervous tremors. The house and contents burned. no insurance.
Theodore Hoeckenberg and his wife were severely burned when kerosene exploded while they tried to start a fire in their kitchen stove. Their house was destroyed and Mrs Hackenterz died from injuries after the blaze. firemen prevented a broader ruin.
In New London Missouri July, Governor James P. Johnson addressed the jury in the Alexander Jester murder trial. Attorney A W Gates cried at the defendant’s bench as Judge Mason warned of reversible error. The court adjourned amid juror concerns and lingering questions over Jester’s marriage history.
Military governor General Wood reports troop embarkation from Cuba to the United States, with vessels sailing from Mexico today. The withdrawal aims to move most forces from the island, leaving a small garrison for defense while surgeons report all routine conditions improving and transfers proceeding with dispatch.
The 1938 school census for El Paso indicates a total enrollment of 247 with 671 eligible ages. White students account for 676 and colored students number 76, reflecting demographic distribution in the city schools.
The steamer Hos iilus cleared today for Capetown and South Saux carrying 100 mules consigned to British buyers. The shipment represents a small military or agricultural trade gesture amid ongoing postal and shipping movements in July.
Prosecution rests after extensive in chief and lively attorney exchanges in the Caleb Powers trial. Defense plans to present witnesses and argue defense strategy as three weeks of pretrial proceedings give way to jury selection and potential site viewings in Frankfort.
The Frankfort Kentucky trial reveals prosecuting attorney Campbell presenting direct and circumstantial evidence that Caleb Jewels Hirst shot Goebel from a second story window. Witnesses place the weapon and cartridge details, with testimony from Youtrey and others outlining Powers and Noakes involvement.
An article discusses nervous prostration or sunstroke as a common summer ailment. It warns of symptoms like feverish headaches dizziness fatigue and heart palpitations. It promotes Peruna as a nerve and brain remedy and invites readers to request a free summer health treatise.
Fragmentary 19th century style text alleges connections between Powers and the shooter in a Kentucky case. Mentions Jim Howard, Mick Combs, Voutsey, and others in a web of implicated persons and testimonies. Details are obscured by garbled OCR but center on a fatal office shooting and competing theories of guilt.
Washington forecast July 28 reports generally fair conditions with cooler northern areas and a fair southern portion. Monday brings a west to fresh northeasterly wind, with Oklahoma and Indian Territory seeing local rain and cooler conditions.
A wartime letter from an Army officer laments the risks of moving families to the United States and predicts heavy debt and mistakes in bringing relatives here. The writer notes tensions in Washington and hints at forthcoming disclosures unlikely to be printed officially.
A fragmentary survey mentions meat and pork prices, daily wages for workers, and proposed transport upgrades. It notes electricity as a substitute for horse power, a Manila Tramway proposal, and incidents of trolley misuse with American officers arresting drivers.
Short Texas specials report a string of varied items. Dr Z A Martin faces trial for murder of James Lane in Montague. C T W Pattit sentenced to 75 years for wife murder. Judge Lee Clark in Queenville awards a contract for a $30,000 residence renovation on South Weekley Street. The Woodmen of the World announce large plows near Kopparl with excursion trains from Temple and Clethuroe drawing big crowds. Charles Ling of Fintonia bitten by a lanes spider remains in critical condition. Walter Daniels from Sabine Parish, Louisiana, freed from prison after pardoned for killing Z T Croft Jr. in Vernon Parish and returns home. Fort Worth reports Judge Dubka orders F Spencing jailed during contempt proceedings amid a dispute over access to disputed premises.
William Hastings, a resident of Dallas Texas, committed suicide today by consuming carbolic acid. He left a note claiming he ended his life due to illness and lack of money as a result of his poverty and illness.
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