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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1900

Page

2

Whittaker Held Without Bail in Goebel Case

In Franklin County Court Judge Moore ordered Whittaker held to the April grand jury without bail. Testimony showed Whittaker offered money to a constable and gave multiple, conflicting alibis about the Goebel assassination. State witnesses described revolvers seized from him and Goebel’s defense framed treason fears guiding Taylor’s actions.

Kittaker Diklav Goebel Moore John A. Miles Frankfort Whittaker Milon Miles D. £. Armstrong Sware Louisville Senate Armstronng Davis Harrod Woulaville Marrod Seo Taylor

Police Tighten Guard as Plot Detections Prompt Polls

Discovery of plots by Russian and Polish nationalist groups triggers renewed police vigilance. In St Petersburg security tightens on the czar's itinerary with patrols along the Neva, at barracks, theaters, and public events as authorities step up counterplot measures.

Petersburg Caar Witter Palane Neva Quay

American Casualties in Philippines Reported by War Department

Washington dispatch: General Otis reports eight killed and twenty two wounded among U S forces in the Philippines. Lieutenant Mcour F Koehler of the Ninth Infantry is among the dead at Tinkaba on March 4. Denton Texas reports a letter from Thomas Petty, a Denton county boy in the Thirty-third regiment, noting Otis praising that unit as the fighting luau.

Horna L. RR. Hare Toxie West Point Young Petty Washington Otmn War Department Mdcor F. Koehler Ninth Infantry Tinkaba Denton Texas Thomas ‘Petty Denton County Otis Seamuimea Gallehoy Philippines Daughters of the Republie Culsene Pitth George Palamatiakos Clarence Mitchell Mitchelle

Pauncefote to Remain as Ambassador to Washington

London reports the British government will keep Lord Pauncefote as ambassador in Washington indefinitely. Salisbury was persuaded by press support and Pauncefote’s knowledge of Sino American tensions, with no fixed end date. the stay likely extends through year’s end amid ongoing controversies.

London Associated Press Lord Paundefote Washington Audh Lord Balisbury Lord Pauncefote Lord Pauncefore Lord Salisbury Associated Presa Ia Lord Saliabury United Stats McKinley Breitlich Britain John Hay State Department Salisbury Prineetote Fas Mallir Ame Baneador Bauneetote Ao Hume Manne-Hay-McKinley

Six Indicted in Brooklyn Rapid Transit Rumor Case

A New York special grand jury indicted six men including Alfred Gostine Harry J Alexander Charles Davis Eugene L Packer Warner T Allen and Bogart for distributing false reports about Brooklyn Rapid Transit stock. Arraignments set bonds ranging from 4000 to 11000 with other named defendants awaiting travel to the city. The presentment cites circulars telegraph and word of mouth rumors that damaged stock prices and harmed innocent holders. The panel notes several others may be implicated and warns that publishing false information to move markets is criminal and dangerous to public welfare.

New York Hroonlyn Rapid Transit Alfred R. Gostine Philadelphia Harry J. Alexander Charles Davis Wall Street Review Eugene L. Packer Warner T. Allen Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company Bogart Goaline Alexander Davia Montia Brooklyn Boston Tits Grand Jury

General Brabant Drives Boers From Dordrecht

A chaotic plaintext summary notes General Brabant forcing Boer forces to retreat from Dordrecht. It mentions British victories quieting Dutch resistance, and lists various military and political items including commissions, port negotiations, and local civic actions. The garbled text references multiple individuals and regional actions with uncertain specifics.

Brabant Dordrecht Gitacro Stromburs

Meat inspection debate lingeres as Berlin meets

The meat committee finished its work. officials argued that requiring foresters and domestic meats to endure the same examination as imports would amount to banning all imported meats. The issue continues to occupy press attention ahead of a relchstag debate.

Presa Berlin Preva Io

Senate conference report on finance bill adopted by vote

The Senate approved the conference report on the financial measure by a one vote margin. Representative Simon responded to Mr Carter and addressed Messrs Allen and Aldrich as the House considered the pension for a disputed election case.

Senate Simon Carter Allen Aldrich Mr. Simon Mr. Carter Mr. Allen Finance

A Fragmented Chronicle of World News Events

Reports from many cities describe fires, murders, trials, and political motions. Notable items include a three story blaze at a linseed oil plant, a ship detained in quarantine, a Maine professor’s suicide amid overwork, and a coroner's inquest verdict on a train wreck in Missouri.

Chivagh Pire National Linseed Oil Polk and Flisworth Boss Gsolhoith Ie Norfolk Shaw Grand Army The Republic Hwaxter Dan Mine Big Baby Mra Mima New Y York Solomeo Humphreys Iron Mountain Minsouri Memphis Tent Ilinels Central Hardy Banke Tim O'Leary W. A. Huckley Banbas Behmidapp Fam Dayton Ohio United States Tlanta New Orleans Mords Schwarte M. G. Well Ptain Aara Couvile Agai

Political turmoil and criminal cases surface in scattered report

A chaotic blend of political notes and legal cases appears with mentions of party leaders, a murder charge against Morland Whittaker, and six indictments in the Brooklyn Rapid Transit probe. Stock market confusion and grain prices are noted amid a fragile economic outlook.

West Virginia Hom Alfred J.harmer Conaiee Pennsylvanis Ated Philadelphia Morland Whittaker Goethe Brooklyn Rapid Transit

Boor Priesters and Transvaal Annexation Talk Abroad

Reports from New York London and Leidon describe Boor Priesters arriving and discussions of annexation of the Transvaal and Free State. The British government collection signatures continues as unrest among rebels near Douxgiaga eases and many plan to return home.

Leidon, March Transvaal Ube Free State Howes Commane

Presidential race notes with Harriman potential VP pick

The text discusses Harriman possibly being named as vice president if the rude presidential candidate is nominated. Debs addresses the socialistic party stance praising or critiquing trusts and divine blessings in a critical, halting quotation.

Harriman Debs

Fragmented World News Snatches from Obscure Report

A garbled telegram style scribble reports a U S ship Harttor arriving at Val paraloo near London as the infamous monkey leader Gordog dies in Birmingham France. Also mentions a meeting in Cape Town and a plague factor amid chaotic phrases.

Survivors of Ashby's Brigade to Meet in Louisville Reunion

The survivors of General Ashby's Tennessee cavalry brigade will gather in Louisville during the United Confederate Veterans meeting from May 8 to June 3. An executive committee circular designates Thursday May 1, 1900 at 3 p.m. as the brigade gathering time at a designated headquarters during the Louisville stay.

Louisville Ashby Tennessee Cavalry United Confederate Veterans Wheeler Garpa Army of Tennessee City Asboy Pitth iMe- Kenio Akin'aj Uluville Louisvile Reynion Clapead Tate Ian Arash

First National Convention of Social Democracy Opens

The Social DevoChats convened in Indianapolis at 10 a.m. to nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates. Only about five delegates attended with many more expected to arrive. Proxies were noted as Kaloo carried them. The convention discussed nominations and absorption of the Social Labor Party amid halting support.

Indianapolis Social Democratic Party Kaloo Social la Labor Party Social Labor Party Jon Nari J.B. Harriman California Prs Par Payee Labor Bate Eare Bow Weisved

Union Loyalty Highlighted by Tennessee Cavalry Leaders

The report notes devotion to coach and memory, naming P. Coffin of Batesville Arkansas and John L. James of the First Tennessee Cavalry in Columbia, along with De Wolfe Miller of the Second Tennessee Cavalry at Yellow Stone Tennessee, W. G. Allen of the Fifth Cavalry in Dayton Japan, WH Hendley of the Ninth Battalion Tennessee Cavalry in Columbia, and the executive committee.

At- Mena Union Nmes P. Coffin Batesville Ark John L. James Tennésace Cavalry Columbia de Wolfe Miller Tennesate Cavalry Yellow Stone Tenn W. G. Allen Tennesses Cavalry Dayton Jenp Ib. Hendley Tennessee Cavalry Columbia, Tenn

Chicago Building Material Plants Idle Fifty Thousand

Chicago march 6 forty thousand idle in building trades due to labor troubles. Close plants to force union and contractor settlement. Ten thousand in quarries and yards join 30,000 in shipping and milling sectors plus 7,000 machinists and 4,000 more on strike. Company says no material sales until a settlements reached.

Chicago Ettike Ines Western Blonc

St Louis Transit Strike Demanded by 1000s of Workers

In St Louis a mass meeting of about five hundred employés and former employés of the transit system demanded no further discharge of motormen and conductors due to union affiliation and the reinstatement of those discharged. The ultimatum will be given to the Transit company tomorrow morning, and a strike could affect about four thousand men.

St. Louis

Two Killed as Freight Engine Drops into Street

A heavy freight engine on the westbound track of the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad sank through Robinson street Allegheny at 1 AM. Four men rode the engine two killed outright others injured. The dead are A K Millar and Hd Pewald. Conductor James Martin was badly cut. Engineer Samuel Brior escaped by jumping.

Pittsburg Fort Wayne Mbicago Robinson Street Allegheny A. K. Millar HD Pewald James Martin Simuel Brior

Cubans at peace as rumors of uprising are denied

Havana reports deny United States rumors of Cuban uprisings. Press notes Cubans feel content and desire peaceful elections. National party leaders publish a program stressing elections’ importance and American scrutiny of conduct before any promise of island transfer.

Havana United States Cubs Fsland Cuba la Lucha Cita Committee of the National Party

Died in Jail: Flanagan the Triple Murderer

The report notes Flanagan, confessed triple killer, died in jail after a New Orleans-Atlanta area crime. It mentions Ruth Black and Mrs. Mary Allen killed near Poplar Street, with W. Allen targeted, and a coroner’s examination pending to determine cause. Public speculation surrounds his death and potential complicating factors.

Flanagan Atlanta Moreh Edward Flataean Ruth Black Mary Allen Poplar Scripas Newars Ince Allen Tearm W. Allen Pera Hela

Senate Shows Little Interest in Finance Bill Vote

Washington March 6 The senate gave scant attention to the conference report on the financial bill with only four speeches before the vote. The conference report passed 44 to 26 as the chamber shifted to other business, including a public building bill for Nathews Mississippi and a tribal agreement.

Wahington Senate Quay Simon Ore Carter Mont Corbett Niove Montana Aly Alabama Alien Aldrich Allen Mr. Allen Natehws Miss Aldrion Allison Baker Bard Beveridge Burrows Carter Clark Cullom Davia Depew Eliina Fairbanks Foraker Foxstar Frye Gallinger Gear Teste Hanna Hansbrough Hawler Hoar Lindsay Lodge McBride McComas McMumber McMillen Mazon Nelson Penrose Perkipe Filatr Plottin Proctor Quarles Rass Scott Shoup Thurston Wellington Wetmore Nees Bacon Bate Butler Chandler Chilton Clark Clay Coonwell Culberson Harris Heitfeldt Jones Ark Nev Kenny McLaurin Martin Morgan Pettigrow Pettus Rawlins Sullivan Taliaferro Teller Illman Turner Dallas Texas Commission of the Five Civilized Tribes Seminole Tribe of Indians Free Bay

Entire Day Devoted to Aldrich Robbing Contest in Congress

Washington March. The House spent the day considering the Aldrich Robbing contested election case from Alabama's Fourth district. Robbins, the sitting member, spoke for an hour. Burkett of Nebraska spoke for the contestant and Mecara Glenn Da Armond of Missouri spoke for the contesters. The conference report on the financial bill was returned from the Senate today.

Washington House Alabama Robbins Burkett Nebraska Mecara Glenn da Armond Senate

Naval command changes as Admiral Watson to return home

Washington March 6 Admiral Watson will transfer his flag to Baltimore due to fragile health. Admiral Remey, currently in charge at Portsmouth, will replace Watson. Remey will take over Portsmouth Navy Yard and be succeeded by Admiral Cromwell in the Portsmouth posting.

Admiral Watson Remey Washington Baltimore Mediterranean Sea Admiral Remey Ports Mouth Portsmouth Navy Yard Admiral Cromwell

Philippine Commission heads to conference with McKinley

President in Washington reports brief aviation and policy talks with Mr. Moyes and Bernard Moore regarding the Philippine commission agenda. The exchange signals ongoing planning as the commission prepares for possible actions and administrative changes.

Eclew Washington Bernard Monee University of California McKinley Philippine Commission Moyes

Texans Postutastere Appointed

The Post reports a new appointment on March 4 as Texans Postmen elect Burk opuas, with Sperial to The Post detailing the event and its local significance.

W Sand Sey Texas Ewig Burk

Post Office Moves Across Texas Counties

The text notes the post office in Ilronw county Texas has been discontinued and will move to Perryman. Names include Vincent K Petersoy Gelina County John W Dallas County H W Springs Wise County Joseph Perry Falls County Charles G Vineyard Jack County Barigy Watt Limestone County Otto.

Vincent K Petersoy Gelina John W Dallas H. W. . Springs Wise County Joseph Perry Falls County Charles G Vineyard Jack County Barigy Watt Limestone County Otto St Ilronw Couny Texas Perryman

Died at Sea Reported From Washington March List

A wartime casualty record notes multiple soldiers dead at sea from the Navy hospitals and ships. Names include Private Edward Kleing Twenty-fourth Infantry and Private John R hospital corps with dysentery. Sergeant John Sohn and Private Schmidt of the Thirteenth and Twelfth Infantry are listed among the sea deaths.

Washington Francisco Iowa Edward Kleing Twenty-fourth Infantry Asapha Schoenburger Twelfth Infantry NM Puny EH Fourteenth Nagasaki Harbor John Rpital Corps

Patents Granted in Washington This March

Special to The Post reports patents issued including a washing machine by Daniel Bigg, seed planter by Charles W Ingr ville, seed conveyer by Thomas Webberville, plow stock by Joseph W Fillp and R B Lie, and underground electric relief by Williams of Eliasville Fort Worth and Dallas connections.

Washington Paten Texand Today Daniel Bigg Thomas A. Gainesville Tral Joseph W. Fillp R. B. Lie Charles W. Ingrville Thomas Webberville PLC Fort Worth Dorset Georg Dallas Underground Electric Relizf Williams Eliasville

Mixed congressional notices and stalled policy items in March dispatch

A sweeping budget note reports a $5,000,000 gate project for the Southwest pass of the Mississippi River and a push by Melville Browne for Alaska judicial and military roles. Senate action orders a bill to build a cable under the Pacific routes Honolulu Midway Ishinda with General Gorkin oversight.

Wauhipeton Siasipp River Harbors Committee Senate Committee On Honolulu Midway Ishinda

New Book for 4 VeW Ton Hatha De Hathaway

A brief entry notes a new book by Hathaway for release in Alamo Pines Texas. The item highlights the author and location without additional context or details.

Hathaway Alamo Pines Texas

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