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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
1
Mr J C Stubbs heads a new traffic department as part of a plan to harmonize rival railroad interests across river boundaries. The scheme separates traffic from management and seeks to reduce friction among Harriman lines and related companies.
Burlington directors met at Posten Massachusetts in June to consider private concessions and a planned mortgage covering stock of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line. Reports indicate the Geegt Northern package mortgage near Burlington stock may be formally executed in a few days.
June 20 report says a New Mexican railroad plans a vast colonization program. The scheme would move thousands of Italians to the United States and place them in Southern California and New Mexico as settlers, transforming regional demographics.
The fragment discusses various nations and territories, mentioning a pope and Italian influence. It references a fertile grazing valley in the west and a broad effort to control or discuss lands in question. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The report notes Fitzhugh to be made general manager as part of a broad reorganization. It mentions B I Filehteth as manager and J A Herriott as general superintendent of the system. Elixh, formerly general mine, and Albert cotties from St Louis are involved in the leadership changes.
Government interest in the Sioux City and Pacific Railroad was sold today for 1,872,000 dollars cash plus a 200,000 dollar credit for transportation of mail and troops. The sale involved the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad portion and the Peregrine Northwest campus project at Sioux City and Pavide.
Sour Lake Texas reports a huge oil gusher with an estimated capacity near 30 000 barrels daily. A four inch pipe inside a six inch tube created a spray rather than a full flow and prevented testing. Residents rushed to view the well as crews attempted to shut it in by forcing water down the pipe.
Incomplete note references changes affecting Harriman lines and a plan involving central and Minnesota areas. Mentions security, consolidation, and a road matter with unclear local entities and dates.
Louisville and Nashville purchased the Alabama line Selma to New Orleans with operations between Selma and Thomaston to begin July 1. Olen Pom will rename the road under the new ownership. Memphis, Tenn. reports President and General Manager Russell Harding of the Minneapolis Pacific spent the day in Memphis, with officials on his private car. a second bridge project across the Missouri Pacific is discussed for the river.
Texas, Detrott and Milwaukee delegates attended the International Association of Car Accountants gathering. Elections named W, HH, Shekton, Gilveetin and Wikelevtwl to the executive committee.
Stockholders at the Allerenan Car and Foundry Company annual meeting in Jersey City voted to reduce directors from twenty to seventeen and elected four new directors. The meeting confirms the June 20 date in New York.
A severe cyclone like storm swept Indiana with three deaths and multiple injuries. Names listed include REAT MATITAWAY, GRACE LARKIN, and Je SMITH among others, with extensive property damage in Monticello and Hartford City.
The text reports General Chaffee discussing the Pekin situation. It notes casualties among civilians and soldiers and comments on American troop restraint. It mentions concern over hostile elements and the presence of bottle necked violence.
Justice Braffley denied Lone Wolf Indiana an injunction to stop the Interior from opening files tied to settlement. The ruling held the issue political, not justiciable, and noted a special appeal process. The decision frames Congress and judiciary as the proper redress path for disputes over treaties and tribal rights.
Special to The Post from Washington notes the president will open Kiowa Co mocache and Apache reservations about ten days after a ruling and possible appeal. Judge Whites Joe Reston and Judge Bradley are tied to the case as land is protested and the Supreme Court may intervene.
Washington June 20 The tentapert Vhomes carrying teachers to Manta will on July 21 Judge Tatt wed tolig ep peOv ng the teyipert of Fuperitendene At hiveon a view how charge of the scheme of We Mbivodes thet Gon additional Canc ere bi Bowurented front Vale Dirvard Corn ell Holseraipy at Callirornht aul Uitwag ally of Michigan These lichens ai pa FAK a your Mrs McKinley Still Improving Washington date 20 Mrs McKinley s condition continues to improve Preparations are being made at the Wille Henn for the departure of the president and Mrs McKinley for Canton in the first week in July.
Columbus reports the Elks convention discussing where to place the National Home for Aged and Infirm. Committees hear competing offers for free sites from several cities and will continue deliberations at the grand lodge meeting.
In New Orleans on June 26 Watter Selph a young drummer and former life champ was killed after a quarrel at a military ball. He fought a man named A L Bailey in Audoten park and died from a blow that broke his neck.
Three men died and several were injured when a railroad bridge collapsed on June 20 near Hendrick Wisconsin. The deceased include William Booker, master mechanic, and Crawford Woodward, with others unconfirmed. Several workers were hurt.
A report notes an intended inauguration of a civil government in the Philippines on July 4 with Taft designated as civil governor. The move would place Taft at the head of the new administration as the war and governance structure are organized.
Russian ambassador Count Cassio and Italian representatives met with Secretary Hay in Washington to discuss tariff issues. The talks lasted about half an hour but yielded no new developments. Officials emphasized the exchange showed neutrality and no broader political move by Russia.
Major General Chaffee’s field report from Waushingen outlines the campaign in China with sections on Russian Japanese French and British troops. It covers equipment and supply status of foreign forces and includes United States officer reports and notes from Allied expeditions.
Civil conflict erupts at Matewan West Virginia as several hundred unionized miners march on Hatfield run mines. Two men, Bord Mearni and Rhey Jolivon, are fatally shot while Sam Artrip is wounded. sheriff Hatfield arrives with deputies to impose order amid mounting tension.
The Cotton Monohictorere' Commission plans July 7 start for marketing cotton products separate from Northern groups. New York manufacturers pledge funds to support the venture as it seeks to supply cloths and textiles, with cash infusions from investors and brokers.
Reports from New York say the Barker Keller murder trial, of Thomas G Darker accused of shooting Reverend Kutler in Avi ngham New Jersey last February, may end with a verdict tonight as jurors expected to decide tomorrow. Court room commotion described as the Barker defense and alleged assault facts discussed loudly.
The International Federation of Commercial Travelers held a meeting in Savannah to elect officers. Radwernd Treyvitt was noted as president, with R.A. Cavadagh as secretary treasurer and Arthur 1 as another officer.
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