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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1900
Page
6
The Times London financial desk reports a wave of unease in global markets as the Bank of England tightens credit. Rates drift near 2 1/2 percent with short-term loans scarce and demand for government money surging, signaling cautious sentiment and potential further rate shifts.
A Washington dispatch reports General Miles Hag proposes limited uniform changes to reflect rank and duty needs. He favors a cap of Russian style for officers and is examining other uniforms for economy and foreign service adaptability, drawing opposition from quartermasters and army headquarters.
Dr Memon Dyer a noted clergyman and teacher and long time secretary of the Evangelical Knowledge Society of the Protestant Episcopal church died at his home in New York City aged 60. In Capetorn on July 30 General Pryslos with 5000 men surrendered unconditionally to the British.
The Sour Lake Springs company promotes a 7 a.m. Southern Pacific train to Houston with transfers to Sour Lake hotel. A round trip from Howaton to Sour Lake and back costs $4.16. Hotel facilities include a grand apig bath and unlimited free mineral waters. Guests urged to vacation there to stay well during winter.
Have your prescriptions filled at Kiea ling's drug store 502 Main Street. Accuracy fresh drugs reasonable prices special quick delivery.
Rates from August 1 to October 1 run at $1.00, $150 and $2.00 per day by room, including best board and all you can drink of world’s finest mineral water. The ad touts cheap prices and urges travelers to try the cure now while affordable.
Fragments show pricing ideas from a dairy ad mentioning per pound costs and firms like The Great Atlantic and Fa. Not enough readable detail to identify exact products, prices, or entities.
Special dispatch details a Japanese consul tower sent to Pekin on July 1% and a cipher telegram to the government carried from Pekin. It notes Japanese defenses holding, casualties including a captain and student, and reports from Chee Foo and Canton on ministerial matters and a planned attack during the dead festival.
New York reports on plans by Chinese leaders to defend Shanghai amid reports of attacks on Christians. Officials in Shangtung and Shanghai warn of retaliation as missionaries are targeted and Catholic cathedrals receive threats. The article notes more than 24 Christians killed and mentions military actions and displaced missions as tensions rise.
A misread dispatch reports Li Hue Chang defending a policy amid fears of Oriental influence and mine activity. The article mentions Pekai concerns and political maneuvering tied to a so called Safer Det Ube program and shifting alliances.
Fragmentary text recounts a vow of assassination and a fatal shooting. It cites figures Speratiza, Mind of Male, and an Italian society. The message suggests an oath, failed mission, and a letter found in a pocket detailing orders and obstructions.
The morning report shows a normal scene in Rome with the murder not widely known yet. Premier Saraceo and the Senate vice president travel to Monza at seven to view the king’s death certificate as a body is brought to Rome. The prince of Naples is at Piraeus on his return voyage. The cabinet remains in session.
Chivago reports Italian consul Raswade oweki stating Victor Emmanuel, now 31, is heir to King Humbert and well educated for succession. Dr Tobias predicts Humbert's removal would shift Italy's political policy, praising Humbert’s support for Italian freedom.
La Porte encampment ends with few companies remaining. General orders call for 4 pm break and proper folding of outfits. Weather hindered attendance, but camp management under Brigadier General Brace and Major J. Hitebine earned praise for the successful outing.
A Houston excursion train from the East and West Texans line carried about one hundred ten to eighty passengers to Houston yesterday morning. Many remained in Houston while others headed to La Porte to visit the militia camp. General Pangenper and Agent Doherty praised the success of the trip amid wide smiles in the city.
At a July meeting of Alvin pear growers at the city hall officials outlined steps to combat pear blight. Major speakers urged coordinated eradication efforts within a one mile radius, noting orchards worth an estimated 416000 and predicting a record year for crops. An executive committee formed to organize neighborhoods and carry out the plan.
An old patron extolling Bour Lake mineral waters claims they are stronger than ever. a month at Sour Lake is said to cure la grippe and related illnesses. The piece promotes the baths as a cheap, harmless medicine everyone should try.
The New York Commercial calls for round bail reform after the Hoboken fire disaster that killed nearly 200 and destroyed millions in cotton. It argues round bales would have reduced spread of fire and improved safety, urging adoption to prevent future losses.
Fort Worth July 2 reports two cotton mill schemes shown to attract capital. One plans a stock company with 100000 capital and 50000 guaranteed, led by Mr Evans, aiming to secure work for local industry. The other, led by former Denison owners, contemplates a mill with 1000 or more equity from Fort Worth investors and partners from Denison. A meeting of prominent citizens discussed securing the mill and evaluating machinery costs.
Reports show rising attendance and interest as patrons flock to the Waxahachie Chautauqua. Speakers include Rev Burhenan of Migresor and Rev Rh E Handler, with youth groups led by Alice Kelly. A visit by Congressman Champ Clark of Missouri is being planned for next week.
A Kansas City warrant targets Edward L. Swazey for defrauding a Springfield bank and mortgaging cattle in Hemphill County Texas. He allegedly claimed a first lien on 261 head of cattle but hid second liens as a separate debt, with clues linking him to cattle fraud schemes and a planned departure for Buenos Aires aboard a ship.
A Grand Trunk freight rear blew against an outgoing sleeper train near Milwaukee before daylight, wrecking the Wild Wear show cars. About forty performers and crew were inside sleeping cars. several were injured, including a boy porter Howard Sullivan of New Haven who died en route to hospital from internal hemorrhage. Others listed include A. J. Burkholder, Henry Burton, Joseph McCon, Noven Mix, Thomas Kelley, John Cheiech, Charles Hunt and Wain Gilmore. The wreck left the train with twenty cars damaged and the sleeper cars piled and opened for rescue.
Attorney General Tom Smith led a gathering of about fifteen to twenty lawyers from the Bar Association praising his leadership. The crowd endorsed the administration with shout of Hurrah for Tom Smith as Governor Sayers’s successor received support.
The State of Texas v M P Long ended with a guilty verdict on the charge of killing Max Bieltbauer. Self defense was argued by Long, with testimony highlighting prowling and disputes between the two men. The trial caused near depopulation of the area as jurors heard the case. The Thackston case for the killing of Frank White is set for next Wednesday.
A local lodge gathering on the fifth Sunday remains irregular as groups that normally convene Sundays skip this date. The text notes such organizations do not count a fifth Sunday among their regular meeting days, while Prescription No. 2851 by Eimer & Amwnd is claimed to cure rheumatism, with EH. Schmidt in Houston, Texas listed as sole agent.
Fragmentary text advises using lime around a promise site after rain and gives a phone number. The readable parts suggest a maintenance or remedy tip but lack concrete entities or actions. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable from the available fragment.
Henry W Tutti aged six died early morning at his Bringer home after fevers. He worked as a clerk for Henke and Pillot and will be buried at ten o clock in Glenwood. He left a wife and several children. He was a member of the Order of Chosen Friends and the Retail Clerks' union.
Members of Retail Clerks Union No 165 are requested to attend the memorial for their deceased brother Henry TuMy from his late residence at Brunner and Fowler, to meet at 10 o'clock Monday morning. C. Goldstein, president.
Fort Worth records three fires at dawn one fatal blaze at Walter Townsend’s residence. National Hotel on Mill Street suffers major damage with brickmason Tom Gibbons dead from burns while Ruby Wealling and an unknown man escape severe injuries.
In Nacogdoches on July 27 Pastor Lize Ileton Fowler of Menderson’s Merhain Episcopal church arrives en route to MacMahon Chapel in Sabine County near San Augustine to dedicate a new church building on the site of the original Merhadiar church founded in the 1840s. The tombstone altar and pulpit back form mark the grave of MacMahon, with the Fowler family lineage linked to the first pastor who helped establish the early Texas church. The ceremony is to be conducted by the late descendant.
Dr Barrett lectured on Wise Life of Christ at Baggett church as part of a Texas missionary rally. Rev Wilson of Baylor spoke at HelioG, sustaining large congregations despite heat. Dr Andrews in Hillshore announced a full-time ministry shift amid Baptist denomination tensions.
The protracted meeting in Bryan Texas runs through the week with Rev Gibony from Sherman assisting Pastor Simms. Several accessions to the church and a grand revival among members reported. Rev J Z Morrie of Fort Worth filled the pulpit at the Methodist church today.
The annual meeting at Muldoon Texas began last night led by Rev. J W Kelly. A spacious area has been built and strong interest shown in pool work. Several prominent divines are expected to speak all week. The meeting will likely last two weeks.
Local revival series in Thomasson Texas kicks off at the Moethoiline Church with Rev Boigtdee set to lead a meeting in August and another in September led by Rev Grown of the Baptist denomination.
In Sulphur Springs Texas on July 2, Sid Willians meeting in Progressing plee Vy drew over thirty professions to date. The Convited by Me Brown is marked as an important finitor in the gathering.
An all factioned Lamenting event is announced at Ranger's springs near Ennis, Texas. The gathering aims to be conducted under the auspices of the Christian church with attendance noted for Thursday in Austnta.
A religious revival led by Rev. Joe Jones near Kaufman and Kemp drew a large crowd. The gathering reported many conversions and strong local interest in the event and its messages.
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