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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1901
Page
1
An on street clash erupted involving British troops and local factions with Germans and Japanese aiding French forces. Gunfire followed using firearms and bricks. three Frenchmen and several others wounded or killed. German officers arrived to restore order as Fusiliers engaged and the violence subsided.
New York reports tentative formation plans for a 50 million dollar cotton works combination. Articles of incorporation will be filed in Trenton New Jersey before week’s end. A 2 percent dividend on the common stock is declared for July 1.
Washington sent a special party of Rivers and Harbors Committee members led by Chairman T. F. Barton to survey ports from Alabama to the Pacific, visiting Mobile New Orleans and further points in Texas and California to study remote harbors and consider potential legislation. The trip includes wives accompanying members and aims to inform future policy on waterways and harbor projects.
Foggy clash on the Wyoming reservation between a white Werder and an Arspabee station led to a fatality. Indicated fears of further trouble as shoremen move herds home for protection and calls for stronger guarding measures.
Texans registered in New York include San Antonio Kaufman Miss Kauffrau Holland Daline H Cheeter Alberta Washington Navarre Antonin Hoffman Marlborough Standing stock Ke Pile with address fifth avenue Te Bo Mologas.
The dispatch from New York notes heavy losses and hard conditions for any peace move as British forces under Kitchener struggle to subjugate the Boers. Eight million dollars weekly is cited as the public cost of the South African campaign amid persistent disorder and morale challenges.
Interview with United States Senator Carmack in The Commercial Appeal discusses Supreme Court decisions and the administration, arguing the court is corrupted by political pressure and advocating constitutional principles. He condemns the court as a decayed supporter of federal power and warns against revolutions in law.
A preliminary census bureau report on manufacturing in the Indian Territory New Mexico and Oklahoma lists Oklahoma with the greatest number of new establishments and capital. It details counts of establishments wages capital and production values for each territory with figures for Arizona and others noted in the period.
The readable fragments describe a policy stance regarding troops in Chana but key names places and dates are garbled. The piece references the United States and aims to avoid maintaining troops amid a larger imperial context.
A new Linnen Goods Trust or shirt and collar company is organized in New York with a substantial capital. Reports indicate $20,000,000 capital and involvement of prominent linen shirt and collar manufacturers. The plan includes standardization under state law and expansion across the national market.
A split over troop deployments in Peking and surrounding regions emerges as Germany and Britain plan to station thousands of soldiers. Japan’s stance remains unclear while China faces a garrisoned future and regional power shifts.
Field Marshal Count Von Walderser departed the imperial capital Pekin amid a grand military display by allied troops. The escort included Ven Ravel and Prince Chan, with plans to travel to Persia to formally apologize for the murder of You Ketteler, as ordered by the emperor.
A Paris report to the French paper notes relief over Count Von Waldereen leaving Pekin and end of Chinese occupation. It credits Franco British American and Russian actions and the restraint shown by all powers, with France and its ally Italy playing a key role in stabilizing the situation.
A June 3 report claims President Pavemeyer would sign a reorganization or resignation affecting the Asnerloun Super Rifzing company. Havemeyer’s party and Boston connections were noted, but officials had no official comment.
Fragmentary report notes drought relief arriving in Kansas with rain aiding crops. Mentions Topeka and counties, farming concerns, courts and debts amid unsettled conditions. Still unclear on dates and precise events due to damaged text.
Weather notes describe light to fresh southerly winds over Washington Territory with temperatures and conditions indicating a warm period. The fragment mentions Jove and Teres and includes terms like southerly winds and Freh, suggesting a partial forecast.
Secretary of War directed General Merriam to use troops to eject intruders from the Kiowa and Comanche agency area in Oklahoma. Colonel Randall reports about 1000 settlers near the Wichita mountains claim rights under state mineral laws to open lands. The decision affirms rights and says enforcement will proceed promptly.
Mrs Dela F Kennedy, married a month, is charged with the first degree murder of her husband Philip Kennedy, a contracting agent for Merchants' Depot Transportation Co. The trial unfolds with testimonies and alleged motive amid a county echo of high profile proceedings.
New York based stockholders of the Telegraf and Telephone Company hold a special meeting to discuss capitalization and corporate plans. The agenda includes proposed changes and board actions pending approval.
At a Copenhagen style convention a private kocher session will be held Wednesday to consider the Washington document delays. Delegates will meet in Tianvatn on June 8 to prepare communication for the convention as General Woot anticipates.
Dispatches report continued British operations in South Africa as Lord Milner and Kitchener wrestle over manpower and strategy. Milner opposes new mounted units while Kitchener pushes for reinforcement, amid cabinet divisions and public unease over the war’s conduct and progress.
Commander Bheeper and 100 men attacked Willer Pantay but suffered defeat after a prolonged nine hour battle. Willer Pantay forces repelled the assault with heavy casualties on the attackers and reported continued resistance.
New York June 1. No proposal has been made to the state department by the British government for reassembling joint high commission questions in dispute between the United States and Canada. Washington Herald correspondent notes Sir Wilfrid Laurier expressed interest in reciprocal relations but nothing definite materializes.
A historical report notes the death of Margaret Agnes Bedgewick Aled in her Knoxville residence. The brief obituary confirms the woman's age and city location amidst a short, unclear local item.
The Portrafth Infantry United States volunteers were mustered out today in San Francisco as of June 3, marking the end of their service.
Citizens of Bakeraville appeal for help to cover damages from a May storm. The mayor and town commission urge funds to repair losses including livestock and infrastructure. They estimate disaster costs reach thousands and warn the town may face further hardship without assistance.
Unclear text reports Beveridge interviewing on commercial conditions in Australia and plans to stay through the week. Mentions Moscow and nearby areas with water works around Vrhaterinen and Crab mining history. Notes possible future works on Napoleon and a ten volume series.
A big oil firm expands control as Selofeld Rhomer Teighe acquire refining assets in Cleveland. The purchase values at around 1.0 billion, strengthening the empire's reach in the western oil sector. The deal centers on independent companies and the new ownership shifts pace in oil industry dynamics.
Fragmentary London text mentions unclear names and events, with garbled phrases and missing context. The readable elements hint at a news brief or notice but lack concrete details, dates, or identifiable entities for a fuller summary.
Secretary Long, en route to Washington with his family, released views on the Puerto Rican cases praising the decision as consistent with republican principles. He argued the ruling respects revenue relations and constitutional discretion, warning against contrived interpretations that would disrupt progress and national governance.
Detroit publisher dies at home after long tenure with W Polk & Co. directory group, leaving a noted imprint on the local business scene.
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