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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1900
Page
2
Reports from Tokyo and Berlin describe conflicting timelines on the siege of Pekin legations and the fate of foreign diplomats. British and Russian sources relay cautious optimism that legations remain defended while some German accounts claim the danger has lessened.
Washington officials weigh resuming direct talks with Minister Conger amid efforts to ensure safe withdrawal of Americans from Pekin. The State Department seeks cautious steps to avoid endangering lives while considering Chinese government delivery of ministers at Tien Tsin.
Dispatches from Manchuria report a serious military situation as Russian columns retreat from Mukden district toward Sining after a heavy engagement near Ajcsandaian. Forty eight casualties are listed, with unclear fate for workers and railway officials north of Mukden.
Washington reports progress on China telegraphic conditions with a plan to lay two cables from Taku to Chefoo. The United States will contribute 310000 dollars and governments are coordinating on the Chefoo to Shanghai leg with required communications and offices involved.
Cable from Major General Chaffee reports departure from Nagasaki at dawn July 26 and arrival at Taku at 10 tonight July 24, sent from Che Foo. Adjutant General Washington confirms receipt of the message.
A fragmentary report notes a proposed division of the Creek Nation under a leadership figure named Maria bela and a group called Lownahina, with a claim of a millennial forty and a splitting outcome discussed in Tulsa.
Reports from Rome Berlin and Washington describe the killing of King Humbert and trigger reaction from the Vatican and German leaders. Condolence messages flow as investigators note fascinations with nationalist and anti papal sentiments linked to the incident and the Paterson group.
A historical sketch recounts King Humbert of Italy, eldest son of Victor Emmanuel, his role in Italian unification, politics, and the 1869 push for Tuscan and Neapolitan reform. It notes his military service, marriage to Princess Marguerite, and the 1875 succession after Victor Emmanuel’s death. It mentions assassination plots, his personal traits, and the broader foreign relations context of his reign.
Madrid reports the assassination news reached late morning. Interior Minister Dao visited the Italian embassy while Premier Silvela and Foreign Minister Aguilar Gambo called on the king. The event stirred widespread indignation across Spain.
Geneva notes prompt police inquiry into possible ties between the Carnot, Bilsa-Meth, and Humber murders and the claimed larger plot to execute Furypyen sovereigns, following news of a senaval nation and a trial confession.
New York report details Angelo Bressi a Palermo resident with multiple names and a claimed crime against the king of Italy. He was captured after being linked to a spree of aliases including Ange Bremi Analus Bressi and Gaetano Bresel. A close associate named Carmen Sparandio is mentioned in the same dispatch.
Warning about counterfeit substitutes for Gascarets Candy Cathartic with references to fake drug listings and imitation products.
Dispatches report arrival of General Chaffre Hao at Trikes amid tense chatter on Pekin ministers and Manchuria troop dispositions. Shaky telegraph lines say Washington officials fear upheaval as China and allied forces maneuver in Asia.
Reported killings of Merron C. Kingsbury and Duccan Mc Tevuen occurred after threats about each other. A ghoulish attempt to derail a transport was noted. Galveston sources mention advances toward New York and court actions unfolding in Palestina.
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Representatives submitted plans detailing a proposed toll road from Font Smith Arkansas to Bpalford Missouri with a Wharton linkage. The route would pass Shreveport lines and advance to address a major traffic bottleneck amid ongoing legal and funding considerations.
Georga McFarden defeats Tack O Prian in a twelve round match at Madison Sanuro Garden NUV. Charles Smith faces arrest on charges related to the failing of Matt Toole. A second meeting among municipal officials and international delegates discusses San Antonio Zousves exhibition at Baseball Park. Wack Brown leads a factory addition plan for Houston industry actorman O Sharywatt. Police break up shops and a violent incident injures Veotha Beiligger after a confrontation with Stoaker W withhigchise.
Cumberland Maryland July 30 United States Senator from Maryland George features uncertainty about supporting President McKinley. He plans to attend the coming liberty congress if possible and may back Bryan or oppose certain policies. Michigan state party figures and New York visitors held discussions at the Hoffman House with Senator Jones and others.
Senator Jones and NY party figures met with William J. Slate of Missouri Dante J. Canavary of Michigan and other leaders to discuss control of the state campaign for a limited period. They proposed the State Committee run the National committee work briefly with a ten‑member national HQ branch to be established in New York.
A garbled report describes a long boxing bout in New York during the late 19th century. Mentions Corbetta and AbeCoy among participants and references a dramatic finish with a controversial verdict. Other names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.
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