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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1901
Page
1
At a heated convention in Columbine Ohio delegates adopt a straightout Republican platform. Key planks praise McKinley Nash Nippert and Cameron while denouncing opposition and urging continued tariff protection and imperial policy support. campaign emphasis centers on national strength and labor rights.
The article reports W. J. Bryan denying any run for office. He states his interest lies in principles and in supporting leaders who advance them. He argues the Democratic Party must stand on definite principles, resisting expediency arguments and emphasizing voter adherence to core goals.
Details of the Battle at Reitz reveal a convoy surprise by Boer forces near Helis. General De Lisle reinforced, hand to hand fighting ensued, with casualties on both sides and a Boer officer wounded and captured. Hong Kong plague reports rise with 155 new cases and 102 deaths in the week.
London June 28 D B Henderson speaker of the US House and Henry White secretary of the US embassy met King Reward for an inspection of the Yeomen of the Guard at Marlborough House. They then presented to the king a book and joined in a half hour of conversation. A luncheon followed with a large list of prominent attendees including Lord Panacefete Sir Henry Powler and Lord Stiwtheana among others.
In Mexico City on June 29, officials pursue investigation into the alleged assassination attempt on Robert Bennett, a mining manager. Talk of a large national arms factory to supply the army has stirred central regions, drawing mixed reactions from farmers and officials.
Fragmented report notes Prince Chong of China to travel to Berlin for a Paris inquiry and Europe trip on July 2 amid political and legal references. The text also mentions a German minister to China and a failed prosecution tied to Bremen events, with varied names and dates.
In London at the Old Bailey the grand jury returns a will against Earl Russell amid treason charges. The case involves main witnesses from the prosecution as the trial proceeds in the nigh court. Also noted is a separate treason trial of Marquis De Lat Saleces with witnesses presented. Shanghai reports Germany securing a contract for an electric project.
A garbled weather note describes June conditions across Washington and Texas areas with mentions of warmer temperatures yesterday and cooler damage. It references fair weather on Thursday and southeasterly winds, but many words are unreadable.
William Tiryan from Nebraska delivered two lectures in Watertown New York on June 26 at the state armory and again that evening at a venue called Clylination. A sparse crowd greeted the afternoon session and a larger audience attended the second lecture titled Conquering Nation.
New York June 24 The following hotel registrations are listed for Texans traveling in New York. Names include HM Moston eorge Michel Albert KE Pawo R Charman Gilwey Dallig R D Duohar Broadway Central W Gottman Bt Woenlas Ware ON Walme Killett Herald Inves FF Hindley Normandie JHallah s 1 Binka Athert Temple J Mobweenir Irang Whiten Bib Antesio M Spindle Park Avenue
Partial list of flood victims prepared as death toll nears fifty. Many bodies recovered including Joe E White, Nellie Smith, Anna Smith, Charles Sheeley, and several colored individuals. Extensive damage to coal fields near Coal Dale and Maybury. railroad embankments collapsed, coke ovens and tipples damaged, towns like Lynenburg and Roanoke exposed to heavy loss.
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