09 Jun 1899
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1899
Page
1
Readable portions indicate forecast notes for eastern Texas with showers likely on Friday and Saturday. Mentions variable winds and a cotton region rail line region reference, but many words are garbled, preventing clear meaning or actionable details.
Special Manila dispatches report Aguinaldo has dissolved the Filipino congress and proclaims himself dictator. U S officials doubt whether the move signals a peace bid or a bid to consolidate power for favorable terms. The Philippine leadership remains split between military and civilian factions as negotiations continue.
Boxers prepare as preliminaries are arranged for the big fight tonight with all details set and ready.
A Philadelphia brief notes four deaths and a high number of prostrations attributed to the best today. The garbled line hints at a health or illness episode with distressing symptoms and widespread suffering across the city.
June dispatches report General Othe in the Morong line driving insurgents toward the mountains and Antipole. Insurgents retreat under allied pressure, twenty five dead and few wounded on the American side. Native populace shows mixed loyalty as Manila remains the main security focus. Quisave's cable notes insurgents are marauding bands, expected to wane as forces engage them. Command readiness and future hostilities hinge on General Ole’s strategic choice.
June 6 p m The Wallet states adviser Boston Captain W H Whiting sails for San Francisco via Nagasaki with long service officers and men from American warships The battleship Oregon set for Dagapan gulf blockade duty The United States unboat Albany captured from Span iarda and commanded by Captain Saniley includes nine boats for the Albany class now
In the Philippines reports state naval forces are aiding blockades near Negros and the island of Taal. The Yorktown task group under Lt. Gilmore provides favorable dispatches about repairs and operations as American troops push to establish a garrison and secure key positions amid ongoing conflict.
A May notional dispatch reports turmoil around Havana and rural Cuba. Manuel y Fi tas arrives in Havant with notes of unrest and robberies in Porto Principe and Santiago. Farmers flee to towns as Cuban soldiers patrol villages, while Americans urge stronger garrisons and military protection amidst claims of abuses and fear of retaliation.
The long campaigning congressman Bland of Missouri lies between life and death in Lebanon after a severe illness. Reports say he weakened, with physicians declaring the case hopeless, while family and close associates await further word as the nation monitors the condition of the veteran politician and party figure.
The article notes a government decision to complete a plan discussed in London. It mentions closure of an office in June and suggests a likely event in London tomorrow with officials indicating progress on the modus topic. An official statement claims completion and possible scheduling in London.
Fragmentary text notes a temporary dispute in London over authority and a seven point compromise. It mentions an arrangement for two years and a leader being named, with unclear details about the main question and the alibi surrounding the deal.
The article outlines a proposed pact between Ambassadors Chipte and Leoni alietrey ariteses. It discusses terms about a temporary Ayumitu dion and a partition of land near Kiuckwan. It notes neither side will occupy the contested area ahead of a final settlement. The text references a Canadian border context and mentions a hypothetical joint patrol at a boundary site.
Dr Blunt announces the Texas quarantine on freight, except second hand goods, is lifted. A New Orleans health conference produced a joint statement denying local Yellow Fever cases. Texas officials plan to visit Austin and tour the city. Galveston rumor denied.
The international commission resumed its investigation of trade. The Standard Oil company received attention as Clark of Otie, a suspended employee, testified that the Standard had dueted other epipanins from the business by competing and then set up the procedure. He claimed seven gallons of gandli per barrel were sold. The convention of bankruptcy referees in Chicago plans to push for national referees to defend the U S bankruptcy law against repeal efforts in the next Congress.
Developments on the Buffalo Bayou ship channel are reported as Captain Riche, engineer in charge, is ordered to construct the dredge and conduct surveys. Colonel Mekibsen now commands Texas district while Storer, newly appointed minister to Spain, heads toward Madrid. war funding details and troop movements are outlined.
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