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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
1
Weather Forecast For Washington May Weekend
May U Forecast notes unsettled conditions across Texas Oklahoma and Indian Territory with fair skies likely in Washington. Saturday Sunday showers predicted, northern areas seeing cooler and drier air while southern portions may see gusty winds and variable temperatures.
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Washington
Restern
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
British Column En Route To Mafeking Amid Boer Opposition
London dispatch reports a British column of about 8000 men has arrived at Vryburg, 100 miles from Mafeking, advancing swiftly though harassed by Boer forces. General Hunter’s main body near Tauings moves slowly. Roberts’ narrative ends Thursday with hopeful note of reaching Mafeking by Monday or Tuesday.
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London
Trong
Vryburg
Mafeking
Weybure
Tauings
Hunter
Boer Delegates Hope for Arbitration Amid World Shock
London dispatch reports W T Broad delivering a message from Ambraham Fischer to the American public. He urges arbitration over the Transvaal issue and Venezuela parallel, hoping free American opinion will deter the attacking power and submit regional future governance to an impartial tribunal.
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London
W. T. Broad
Europe
Ambraham Fischer
Orange Free State Executive Council
Iran
Mtr. Wlacher
Contisiously Opposed In Northeastern Drift Forward
London reports from May 1 describe Allied forces breaking enemy lines near Vermeton's kraal with French Porter's and Dickson's cavalry and Hutton's mounted infantry. The advance moved eight miles north of the river as Roberts units push toward Ventersburg and Deelfontels while Sta ght's columns protect the rear. Casualties listed: four killed and five wounded. cavalry reports pending from Hamilton's force.
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London
Lond Roberta Pelegraphs
War Office
Point W Point
French
Porter
Dickson
Hutton
Vermeton
Kraal
Pole-Carew
Royal Horan Artillery
Henry
Ross
Ventersburg
Etadion
Tucker
Deelfontels
President Steyn Inspires Hurgh Era With Saecorsa Hope
President Steyn rallies Free Staters on Koranpabore hills east of Thabanchu to prepare for Boer actions. Stern accompanied the burghers yesterday then reportedly moved north to continue urging preparation.
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Steyn
Hoper
Saecorsa
Masery
Hasutoland
Free
Foreigners Poured Into Dolagoa Bay, River Sweep Noted
The report notes thousands of foreigners poured into Dolagoa Bay as General Rusdle’s division swept the Little Lea river bank between Thabanchu and Ladybrand last evening.
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Dolagoa Bay
Rusdle
Little Lea River
Thabanchu and
Ladybrand
Chamberlain Signals Boer Republics Treated as Colonies
Birmingham May 11 Mr Joseph Chamberlain secretary of state for the colonies presided at the liberal waronists meeting noting the Boer war settlement. He said the government would recognize the independence of the Boer republics but they would be incorporated under the British flag as growing colonies, possibly like India Canada and Australia.
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India
Three Thousand Troops Advance Along the Railroad
Dispatches from Capetown and Pretoria report a British relief force of 3000 moving along the Brohuana railroad by forced march. It passed through Vryburg on the way to Cape Town and Pretoria sites, with dates May 10 to May 12 cited.
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London
Daily Mail
Capetown
Thurajay
Vryburg
Pretoria
Brohuana
Capetown Cries Over Volksraad Conspiracy Rumors
At the close of the Volksraad session on May 7 President Kru ger declared the republic must not concede. He said God will be merciful and strengthen the right and claimed documentary proof of a davilian conspiracy to annihilate the republics.
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Capetown
Volksraad
Kruger
Progress in South Africa Amid Opposition From Lord Koherin
Lord Koherin reports from Venterburg that he remains opposed while continuing to push progress in Venieshurm Capetown area on May 11.
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Roberts
Venieshurm
Capetown
Lord Koherin
Venterburg
Archbishop Averardi to be Papal Delegate to China
Rome reports Archbishop Averardi, papal delegate to Mexico, is to be named a diplomatic representative to Beijing. His China mission is seen as a step toward church reform and closer relations with foreign clergy, amid historical tensions with ecclesiastical circles and French protectionism.
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Averardi
Mexico City
Mexico
Rome
Minde
Pekin
Ecclesiastica
France
China
Pakin
Rote
Filipino leader Buencamino urges peace with US sovereignty
Senor Buencamino, once a member of the Filipino republican cabinet, now reconciled to American sovereignty, proposes a peace platform for the national party. He seeks support from insurgent leaders including Aguinaldo and other generals, arguing Filipinos cannot exist without US protection and must accept a constitution under American rule. The note also discusses the Porte in Constantinople presenting a new plan to impose higher duties as a precedent for other towns.
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Aguinalds
Manila
Senor Buencamino
Otis
T Hit
National Filipino Party
Jeaders Ip Manila
Generis
Aguinaldo
United States
Setor Buencamino
Porte
Constantinople
Gallipolis
Crown Prince Yoshihite Weds Princess Bae Dake in Tokyo
The May 11 ceremony in Yokozama and Tokyo marked the wedding of Crown Prince Yoshihite and Princess Bae Dake of the Kujem family. The simple rites included a ceremonial cup exchange before the shrine at the imperial palace with remarks from foreign residents.
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Yashahite
Yokozama
Yoshihite
Baedake
Towne Seeks Conference on Vice Presidential Nomination
Charlen A. Towne asserts the Sioux Falls convention should appoint a conference committee with Democratic and Silver Republican leaders in Kansas City on July 4 to jointly consider the vice presidential nomination. He notes the convention’s decision to nominate a candidate reflects unity and strong national support. The May 11 report from Sioux Valley, S. D., records the National committee meeting listing officers Marion Hudge, LA Rumiston, W. D. Washturn, and J. A. Edgerton.
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Duluth
Minow
Charlen A. Towne
Vice Providency
Sioux Falla
Knosds City
Sonslin
Timie
Mr. Bryan
People’s
Government Armor Plant Debate Delays Naval Amendment Vote
Washington May 11. Governor Roosevelt of New York appears in the Senate chamber with Senator Lodge amid discussion of the naval appropriation bill. The contested Tillman amendment proposes a 100 per ton armor price and a government armor plant. Senators Lodge Bacon Sie Daniel debate the need for a government factory as armor becomes less central to defense while the chamber adjourns after agreeing to continue tomorrow.
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Washington
Roosevelt
New York
Senate
Hae
Senator Lodge
Tillman
Lodge
Maos
Bacon
Sie
Daniel
Ocean
United States
Monroe Douitine
Martial Law Declared in Catalonia and Valencia Provinces
May 11 report from Barcelona and Valencia note widespread anti tax measures with calm overall. Rioting occurred in Vareness where barricades rose and gendarmes faced rifle fire injuring two policemen. Civil order restored as martial law announced in Catalonia and Valencia provinces.
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Carcetona
Valencia
Spain
Vareness
Baretlona
Seville
Valencio
Accra Gold Count Rumor of Plot Against Frith Yolks
Reports from Accra claim the Anhanels plan to expel the Frith yolks and have secured eight allies to raise about 0,000 rarrlorn. The information suggests a coordinated push with notable support and substantial funds.
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Accra
Anhanel
Abep pard introduces bill to curb excessive interest charges
Special to The Post reports Representative Abep pard han introduces a bill to amend the national statute to prevent taking or charging interest at rates higher than allowed. It provides for forfeiture of principal and interest and allows recovery of double the excess paid, with action within two years of the transaction.
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Shepperd
Washington
Abeppard Han
United
United States
Cuba Scandal Tangles Post Office Fraud In Havana Meeting
The Cuban postal fraud case expands as new officials join the investigation. Col George Burton met with inspector general aides to review documents on the theft and a suspect, Charles F Neeley, now under arrest. Cabinet debates potential steps and accountability amid recovered postage worth thousands.
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Washington
Colnsel
George Burton
Joypector Generale Departmanehee
Havana
Button
Inaprator
Charles F. Neeley
Bure Ion
Frawda
Koot
Senate Inter Oceanic Canal Hearing Signals Delay
Admiral Walker testimony to the Inter Ocean Canal Committee is followed by no report until midsummer. Republicans may press for delay while accusing the administration of a double game and evading responsibility.
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Senate Inter-Oceanic Canal Committee
Admiral Walker
Texas Measure Fights for Free Exhibits in Canal Debate
Washington dispatches report the interoceanic canal commission failing to submit a report as of May 11. Admiral Walker testified the canal commission would not report before midsummer, enabling Republicans to delay canal legislation. Democrats press for action to expose Republican record and force a vote on the Hepburn bill as commission members discuss Panama and other routes with estimates ranging from 119000 to 140100000.
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Wawthington
Senate
Walker
Republican Party
Washington
Senate Committee
Panama
Sinyden Bill Allows Entry of Foreign Articles for Exhibition
Washington May 11 Representative Sinyden advanced a bill authorizing the entry of foreign articles sent to the United States for exhibition at fairs and world events. The measure permits delivery upon request during the exhibition and subjects items to applicable duties and revenue laws as enforced by the Treasury.
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Sinyden's Hill Tin
Washington
Sinyden Teey
Treasury
United States
House Passes Pension Bill for Widow of General Henry
The House yesterday approved a Senate bill to grant the widow of General Henry a pension of $100 per month, later reduced by adjournment time. The session broke records with routines interrupted for exhibits and mentions of annual fairs at San Antonio and Dallas. The house adjourned at 4:00 p.m. until Monday.
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Washington
San Antonio
Petieien
Senate
Guy V. Hemry
Ahmed Pasha to Washington for settlement talks
Reported plan for Ahmed Ponta to visit Washington under cover of negotiating a warship contract with a U S shipyard. Officials say the trip aims to adjust policies and discuss the strategic situation, with tentative meetings expected but no immediate diplomacy.
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Washington
Ahmed Ponta
United States
Bat
Abbey
United
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