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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1900
Page
3
A garbled report details meetings at Cony Island and Corbett with hints of a championship bout and racing results. Mentions commissioners, backers, and various horses and jockeys, plus track conditions and outcomes, though many names and specifics are obscured.
The piece previews an upcoming bout between Manion Y and Chovaski at Tattersalls in Chicago on May 8 with Shao as a promoter. It highlights betting angles, training, and the involvement of veteran Jon Choraski the Australian middleweight, plus Jim Ylvanis as rival.
A garbled report describes a collision involving a carriage and life-saving actions. It mentions Jim Jeffries and a bystander aiding during the incident, with confusion over names and details. The fragment hints at injuries and a dramatic scene but lacks coherent facts.
In a bout described as hard fought, Wart felt no lasting ill effects from the injuries he sustained. Corbett delivered a jolt that exceeded Wart’s expectations, leaving spectators to ponder the outcome of the clash.
Chicago struggles six innings before Powell’s dominant pitching unlocks scoring in the seventh. Higgies and a double fuel a late rally. the locals win 9 7. Other results include Boston tie and Philadelphia’s heavy batting win over New York. Milwaukee beats Kansas City. Cleveland edges Detroit. Minneapolis defeats Chicago.
Tommy Heat has been arranged for six rounds with Moen Chinchinit in Chicago on May 24 at the Fequilad venue. The bout, under middleweight limit, follows a year of preparation and is tied to a potential McCoy match.
Georgetown Texas May 1 special train brought 100 Texas university students to witness a baseball game from Austin at 12 o clock. The Varsity won 1 to 0 in five innings with Pu-witt pitching a superb game but lacking support. The youth showed promise for SWCU while Texas failed to support the effort.
The report claims Tob Fitasimmons purchased a baby lion for 92000 and moved it to training partners. It also mentions a former pet Honaines Nera and a fatal incident involving Moath, with unclear connections to the main events.
Washington May 1 The weekly crop conditions summary notes heavy rains and low temperatures harming wheat in the south while spring wheat braces for growth. Texas and parts of Mississippi Arkansas and Alabama report flooding and replanting needs. Cotton planting advances in central and eastern belt with good stands but central and southern Texas face major damage and replanting.
Stephenville Texas April 30 The body of John Lucas a Negro was found in the Brazos river yesterday. An examination showed skull fractures from a blunt instrument indicating murder. An inquest found he was murdered. Three suspects all Negroes have been arrested and jailed pending further investigation.
Merkel Texas reports a new creamery with a daily butter capacity of 125 pounds and plans for four additional cheese factories. The facility will supply Houston's Texas market as the town gains reduced-scale food production and commerce.
George Patty aged 41 a well known commercial traveler in North Texas died at St. Joseph infirmary in Fort Worth. He represented Patty Joiner and Eubanks wholesale grocers of Sherman. The remains will be taken to Sherman in the morning.
In Washington May 1 the House begins debate on a bill to authorize an interoceanic canal. Key figures including Hepburn Hitt Burton and Cannon lead opposition and defense clips as arguments on neutrality treaty implications and route choice unfold amid anticipated votes and further sessions.
A dated dispatch from Mafeking dated April 20 reports the garrison near London in May. The room is busy for days throwing up the railway southward while enemy activity wanes. Lord Roberts requests the hold for another month and the town is prepared to respond. Fort health is generally good and morale is high.
Supreme Court resumesKentucky governorship case with W S Bradley arguing that Taylor title is valid and the Goebel Law taints the election. Bradley condemns arbitrary power and urges the court to safeguard constitutional rights and civil liberty. Proceedings adjourned to May 8.
Judge Cape rN granted five defendants in the number assassination case a change of venue after testimony from about forty witnesses. The group including Caleb Tower and others pressed for Bourbon county while the prosecution sought Woodfarn or Scott counties. Judge Cantrill will decide tomorrow the new venue. Bail hearings for other defendants proceed, with W. Houlton not seeking a venue change. The court session was lengthy with no defense witnesses offered.
The Democratic gathering in Davis County Texas on April 28 at the court house drew a large attendance. Delegates endorsed Governor Savers for another term and backed R W Finley for comptroller John W Robbins for state treasurer Storey for railroad commissioner Tom Smith for attorney general Chas Rogan for road commissioner Dalyden for congress and Joseph W Bailey for US senator. Delegates to the state and district conventions were chosen and instructed on preferences and past resolutions.
Report from Cleburne Texas dated April 4 lists primary returns nearly complete. It names party opposition targets and expected votes for officials including comptroller land commissioner railroad commissioner associate justice criminal appeals congress district judge and county offices. The document also records names of candidates for county posts such as sheriff county attorney county treasurer and tax collector with several precincts referenced.
Antonio Torres a Mexican charged with murder escaped from Sansom County jail for a second time this morning. He overpowered the jailer with a shovel, stole keys and hat, fled through a window, and disappeared into brush east of town after officers chased him to the town’s edge. He had been captured in Mexico about a year ago and brought back recently.
Record notes two dry days at Kant Park Mistripe Texas and a river gauge on the Trinity River one mile west showing about one inch rise every thirty minutes.
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