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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1900
Page
3
February reports plague the Inager area with malaria and dysentery amid food shortages. The children's graveyard grows daily as natives suffer hunger and shelling disrupts work. Caseload lists 92 killed or died, with three likely fatalities in mines and a rescue by W F Brown keeping casualties lower.
General Joo favors giving the Philippines a form of self government with power to make laws under a territorial framework. He argues the people are ready for self rule and that amendments lie in the hands of the people, while asserting orderly governance of islands under strong control.
Fragmentary 1920s parliamentary rumors claim the German government may yield to agrarian demands over the meat bill while leaders dispute naval funding. Imperial court circles press statements as ministers report pressure from chambers and party factions amid political turmoil.
A brief item from Clinton Indiana reports a fatal accident at the Torrey mines. The notice notes a fatal injury believed to have occurred on March 7, with limited readable details about the injured party and circumstances.
Advert says BE BLOOD POISON treatment cures all stages with free private home cure. Claims to heal mucous patches throat ulcers skin lesions and hair loss after hot springs failed. States the institute offers free consultation and a plain packaged remedy shipped to any patient.
A health department register reports a large rise in deaths from grip and pneumonia in 1904 compared with 1899. Brooklyn shows 4 pneumonia deaths and 17 related deaths in the week ending March 3, with total deaths 604 that week. February 1904 is notably worse than February 1903 due to weather.
Acting Secretary of War Meiklejohn directs Major General Otis to recall one battalion from each of the Fourteenth, Eighteenth, and Twenty-third infantry in May. The move followed General Miles' recommendation, but officers say Philippine resistance will not vanish and Filipino forces continue to operate in small, regrouping detachments. An officer in Lugon predicts the insurrection may end within ten years.
A Boston or New York summary reports Major General Nelson A. Miles U.S.A. argues in a March 6 letter from Washington that the Cuba question centers on justice and protection for inhabitants. He says equality of rights and property under the American system should extend to those living on Cuban lands claimed or controlled by the United States.
Washington report says supporters of the French reciprocity treaty plan a week of effort to push ratification. If needed they will seek further action through a chairmanship move. The treaty is currently deadlocked by a motion to refer it to the finance committee.
The National baseball magnates began their annual meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel this afternoon. After several attempts, thebody reached a conclusion and adjourned for the day. Evening sessions were planned with further voting and business to follow tomorrow.
Mrs N Hrown of Cedar Rapids files a 10000 dollar suit in Beaumont district court for alleged slander involving Mrs S W Black now residing in Beaumont. The filing follows a divorce case where W J Black was named as corespondent. Also noted is the death of Miss Elia Collyer from pneumonia, a Canada native visiting her sister on Broadway.
The disappearance of Mr. A. Schwaner remains unsolved with no trace found after four days. A party of men dragged the river today seeking a body, but no sign was located.
Weather and street progress noted in a fragmented report. Rain and wind affected morning activity, followed by a breezy afternoon and sunshine. Farmers expect rain to aid fields, while air quality and drainage works are mentioned.
Denlson Texas March 7 Tandy Fulsom sheriff of Blue county Choctaw Nation died by self-inflicted gunshot at his Durant area home. Once a feared outlaw and fugitive, he allegedly killed many as a black hearted figure, later cooperating with U S authorities before taking his own life in a dramatic turn of the Territory's history.
March 6 Fort Worth Judge J R Meir issues orders in bankruptcy cases listing numerous discharge grants and referrals to referees. Names include George W Da Hoce Little River Bell County. James Monroe Crawford Coleman County. T F Alexander Chillicothe. John F Batsell Brown Gruty. J B Zearing Fort Worth. J W Diggen Dulfan. J M Myres Hardeman. John T Montgomery Fort Worth. H C Justin Vivioa. James Mellawn Fort Worth. WombellWilums firm Itasca Hill County. Caloyion Gluck Temple. Alf Herbellan Waco. Merchant&Baker McLennan. H W Trippett Waxahachie. C H Huffman Dias. H H C Cullen Dias. D F Cameron Dallas County. John Giles Dallas. Sockwell & Rowland Dallas. S F Wording Gnaiseville. B Hy Joiner Denton. Simon F Murphy Dallas. E L Aray Waxahachie. J W Cotter Alvarado. John M McKensie San Angelo. Richard Eckles Temple. S W Lovelady Claurie. B G Hall Allene. Chambers Bros Waco. Jake Cohen Dallas. C Manning Abilene.
Horace J. Casa of Austin filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the federal court on March 7. The notice names Casa as the debtor and indicates the court filing occurred in Texas.
State Health Officer Blunt and local officials mitigated a smallpox outbreak in Temple Texas reviewing two cases at a house and a barber Louis Robinson. Isolations kept contagion unlikely. County takes charge of patients after a phone directive from County Judge Pendleton.
Chicago reports a setback in reaching arbitration as building trades unions and contractors debate terms. A tentative move to invite a joint council for mediation appears unlikely to proceed, with no agreement promising a path to settlement by any commission.
A fragment from Total Lane New York reports a steamer named Gate City with cotton cargo partially saved and the rest lost. The vessel is described as totaling. No further details are provided.
An unopposed British occupation reported last night from Parshersdorp Oerapied in London. Mol notes confirm calm advance with no resistance observed.
In Dallas on March 7 the State Court of Criminal Appeals upheld the new corporation court statute, affirming its authority and concurrent jurisdiction with justice courts. The Hart from Grayson County appeal was sustained, with numerous cases affirmed or remanded and motions ruled on for rehearing and dismissal.
Proceedings in the First court of civil appeals list motions for rehearing dismissals and filings. Entries include cases against R. Smith Bastin et al from Walker and Colorado and Harris counties, and a notable reversal in a sheriff release case with fines unpaid.
The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals session in Texas on March 7 featured a list of pending matters including cases involving Cason, Schaub, Couthte and Van De Dallas. Proceedings noted focus on civil appeals and related motions.
Marek T Arthur Mack, 19, sues for 10000 damages after an engine from the Galveston Houston and Henderson moved a car onto the track while unloading cement at pier 21 on February 22 injuring him permanently. Oscar Winkfield also seeks 10000 for knee ankle and back injuries from the same incident.
A mix of social items including A J Brerfield of Alvin Bun visiting, William Jennings and wife departing for Chicago, Major A W Walker returning from New Orleans, and Willam Winklemann of Brenham in town. Frederick Warde performs The Ducking Jester with Willard tonight. General J B Gordon may lecture March 20 under United Confederate Veterans. John T Flynn and Miss Bartle Butler wed with Pastor Robert Lane. Funeral for William Geldmacher, German native, at St Mary’s Infirmary. Civil suit filed by F Benemelis & Co against Western Union for 3900 dollars over a failed November 6, 1889, message delivery. Numerous named individuals listed in the complaint as residents of New York, Dallas, Chicago, and other cities.
Chicago reports a dull morning with wheat steady at times but failing to attract demand while May corn edges higher on strong receipts from Minneapolis and Duluth. Provisions show little change as traders await yields and export activity. other markets in St Louis and New York reflect firmer cables and cautious buying.
Despite heavy forenoon rain, the second day of voter registration for the upcoming city election attracted far more registrants than the prior day. Figures show 630 on the first day and 1,25 total across two days, with the two divisions tallying significant turnout.
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