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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1901
Page
1
Dispatches from Peking report foreign ministers meeting as Empress plans shift. Possible new capital and prince Tuan's son as emperor referenced amid debate on concessions and economic policy.
A fragmented report notes Britain’s stance on opium trade during a period of imperial tension. It describes Chinese resistance, British plans to raise duties, and the potential impact on relations with China and the empire. The text references the Opium War as influencing policy and mentions Pekin, treaties, and trade incentives.
Washington reports a cablerram from Special Committee Rockhill confirms Ue Axsoein tel Pree inquiry and indemnity talks amid tensions. Ministers discuss arrangements on new protections and potential commitments with home Roverney and China policy.
A Globe telegraph correspondent reports that the dowager empress and princes announce the emperor’s succession. The plan includes moving the capital to Kui Fong Fu in Honan and building a railway, with details from London dated Dane.
Earl Russell was arrested on a charge of contracting a bigamous marriage in the United States. Detectives with a warrant met him at the railway station, and he appeared at Rowineet police court in formal arraignment.
Fragmentary text reports marital disputes including a divorce for Mollie Romer and a divorce in Nova Scotia involving a Somerville couple. It notes an earl moving to England and a countess vowing to arrest him for bigamy, with scattered references to Amerten, Seart, Kart Rustet, and others.
Police in Puebla uncover a money changer duped by a foreign suspect who passed counterfeit American dollars for Mexican currency. The operation involved a promoter tied to Vera Cruz and a chain of falsified notes circulating through local shops, with investigations expanding to identify others connected to the scheme.
A ceremonial unveiling in Berlin honors Austrian and French soldiers. The two statues commemorate an Austrian general and French General Marceau, both killed in action during the war with France. Attendees include military attaches and veterans, reflecting Franco Austrian ties and imperial aspirations.
The committee of ministers discussed and decided to renew the lease for the Commanier yd Talery slants for ten years. The action follows prolonged consideration and sets the terms for a decade.
Montreal workers from the Trackmen's union walked out today demanding higher wages. Officials reported lack of progress in negotiations with management as the stoppage affected schedules and operations.
The forecast notes include variable winds for eastern Texas and western week days with changing conditions. It mentions expected gusts and possible showers as a pattern across the region.
The article reports shipments of gold totaling 2,500,000 dollars ordered at the dock for Europe, with a larger 81,000,000 yard shipment planned aboard a steamer tomorrow. Treasury details are noted as the source for the export move.
Newport News Virginia workers are being laid off as the shipyard's operations shrink. About 1200 employees in various departments are affected with more reductions possible if a work stoppage continues. Only a small number of machinists returned to work after a prior order.
A fragment from The Pont notes Texans registered in New York on June 17. The list includes Dallas A. Batley Grand Union and several others with unclear spellings such as Fintey Finlay Buch man Sire Soviet Hemphill Denis Cielli Gilroy Cordicana Front Juation Denia Emiperal Cadillas Fowceé Mophe Grable Deold Awetine Harris Maness among names and affiliations.
In London, June 17, the Commons rejected Mr Libogdieergn’s motion to adjourn on the question of war abandonment by 104 to 89 with many Liberals abstaining. The policy of concentrating women and children in camps drew denunciation and open indignation from press and party critics.
In Commons questions, War Secretary Drodeick cites 40,020 prisoners in the Transvaal and Orange River camps. May deaths among women, children, and men are described as dire. authorities seek to release women and children with relatives to receive them, but cannot evacuate all in isolation.
Dispatches from London report tensions between Harcourt Morley and the Daily News and Chronicle over party alignments amid imperial questions. The piece notes intense exchange in Parliament about South Africa policy and potential pensions for Cape Colony as war conditions loom.
Washington June 17 announces a reshuffle of diplomats. Brook Loomis, minister to Venezuela, is transferred to Portugal to join the embassy staff. John N. Irwin and Terbert Bowen also move to new posts as the State Department adjusts the diplomatic roster.
Secretary Hayte Jey rewrote a cable from Governor Alien of Porto Rico stating a unanimous plan to fix a special session of the legislature for July 4. The provocation date will be announced at the seamon with a declaration that free trade between the United States and Porto Rico will begin after a designated date and terms will be phased in over two years.
Washington June 27. The president disapproved an act of the Cherokee Indian council which provided for a commission to ea
A Dawes Commission agreement was rejected by a majority of representatives and the Dawes tribe, signaling a setback in the effort to formalize tribal allotment or citizenship arrangements amid ongoing negotiations.
Washington June 17 Mrs McKinley shows continued improvement and doctors at the White House discontinue consultations. If progress holds she may travel soon after July and plans for a Canton stay are discussed with possible later return to the United States.
The American commerce commission votes to send a general inquiry by letter into charges that exporters of American goods abroad sell them for lower prices than at home. The inquiry aims to obtain a frank statement from interested parties on who fixes prices and where goods are manufactured and sold overseas.
The United States and the Chilean commission completed work today in Washington as the joint inquiry ends. The decision dismisses the case and absolves the involved parties, with authorities noting the matter was settled under the relevant bilateral terms.
News from Chicago June 17 reports Stubbs of the Southern Pacific and Miller of the Great Northern set to manage traffic under a single leadership. They will oversee transcontinental routes and major trains, with offices in Ohio and Oregon and expanded duties across multiple rail lines.
Mary Hudson of Springfield died yesterday at St Johns Hospital in Gorinafield aged about 78. She is survived by sons Theis J. Hudson, a raffle manager at Winds Central railroad. Chores B. Mik von of Mexico City. Meaton Hodeon, freight agent. Mire F. A. Brown of San Francisco. Thomas Cab of Chicago. and daughter Pureick Connor wife of a travel agent. Funeral arrangements pending.
In Kansas City Missouri on June 17 the Prince case involving CO W Prince and Will and Bere Prince, brothers of Mrs Lola Kennedy, was postponed as papers to appeal on her behalf were prepared. The defendants face charges of conspiracy with Mrs Kennedy to violate the Buershnate contract in a transportation matter, with details and names appearing in the delayed filings.
Beeville Texas June 17 news says a posse pursues the suspected Mexican killers of Sheriffs Morris and Glover. Reports claim a man known as Cortes died in Belmont while resisting capture and a second Mexican was killed or wounded in the exchange. A reward of 100 is offered for the slanderer of Sheriff Morris and 100 for the murder of Sheriff Glover. The county remains on alert with patrols from Live Oak to Gonzales and Hornsby Bend.
In Cincinnati on June 11 Judge Tarvin of Kenton County Court condemns a federal court ruling. He charges the decision relies on forged records and lacks precedent or truth, calling the action vindictive abuse of power and criticizing Judge Walter Evans who presided.
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