13 May 1900
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1900
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment lists topics and dates such as Texas matters, democracy references, a county rice farm, and notices about local society events. References to Jacinto Day and confederacy reminiscence hint at historical civic content, with scattered numbers and headings.
May 12 forecast for Sunday and Monday shows fair to warm conditions in Texas and Oklahoma with northerly winds. Indian Territory expected fair and warmer, with light to moderate winds turning from the south to the west.
The Speaker remarks that Lord Salisbury and Mr. Chamberlain cannot protect British interests, real or imaginary, anywhere in the world. He asserts the United States have been the only guardians of British interests in China, while Salisbury has been a passive onlooker.
London reports from May 13 th at the seat of war in South Africa deem the situation satisfactory from the British viewpoint. Occupation of Kroonstaad places the Orange Free State largely under British control and Boer resistance appears to be weakening as President Steyn shifts government away from the region. Lord Roberts’ rapid advance disheartens the Boers and prompts further withdrawals. only slight resistance remains near Lindley and in the southeast near Picks ture and Cadybrand where Campbell and Brabant push back Boer forces.
Paris May 12 The American pavilion at the exposition was formally turned over to authorities amid crowding and strict guards. Diplomatic officials and American citizens attended as Boumen’s platform faced the crowd. many ticket holders were kept out amid complaints of unsatisfactory crowd control and police restrictions.
In a crowded public scene Lord Morrie, elder statesman and lord of appeal, faces scrutiny as Nathaniel Lindley retires from the mastership and Sir Richard Webster resigns his income for a higher earner’s rise. Debate over Ireland’s representation stokes the room as Salisbury is charged with breaking precedent.
Paris report notes American temperance advocates oppose Sunday opening of the exposition pavilions. American officials defend plans with food service and liquor bans and seek strong American representation at the Paris exhibition. Notables like Ambassador Furstenberg and others attend a week of foreign pavilions and performances amid heightened Franco American interest.
Berlin sources quote a high Foreign Office official speaking with an Associated Press correspondent. He says telegrams between Germany and Brazil raise dangers and could hurt future German American relations. The Vostische Zeitung notes the piece as commentary on Beoatar Leid and North Schleswig, warning American readers that German aims may be misperceived and hindered by hostile rhetoric.
Fragmentary text describes a dispute in an international trade area involving koei and feuition with limited demand for certain goods. It notes producers reducing output and a push to limit supplies to the United States, suggesting potential economic impact if constraints persist.
The company outlines a plan to develop the Atoyac river to produce electricity and power. Argquel Rivera Colluda, director of the Pufsrarge Setton factory, proposes a tunnel ten kilometers long to divert water toward a new hydroelectric site to serve the factory, as motor power demand rises daily.
Reported clashes spill gunfire from a farmhouse as troopers pursue Boers near Kroonstad. Casualties include several Taninkillings, plus a score captured with many wounded. Rail line to Zand River expected to be completed tomorrow with Boer positions retreating north of the river.
Paris reports a celebrated writer known as Gyp was found wandering near Pont de Bercy with torn clothes and scratched face. Police suspect a delirium fueled by hallucination. a dramatic tale places three men driving her to a private residence during a chaotic sequence ending with escape. Authorities seek truth amid political speculation and sensational rumor.
The second round of Paris municipal elections looms as Taft era nationalists seek to shape policy posts and influence the government. Radicals warn of upheaval while officials deny decisive shifts, anticipating a testing Sunday that could alter control of municipal and national affairs.
Rebels in the Ashanti region resist as Lagos and Sierra Leone troops join with the Adhanth confederation. Accra reports flagging control while native forces rally, and the government arms the Bak to confront the revolt.
Report from Ganeva on Friday May 11 notes Brith forces advancing under General Freoch near a concealed Boer position. Firing heard as troops move toward the front with a white boar wing described in the chaotic dispatch.
Fragmentary OCR mentions London and a painting event with unclear details and possible government involvement. No definite names, dates, or outcomes are readable. core facts cannot be confirmed from the text.
London observers predict the war may end by June as British plans mature and Kruger faces pressure. Chamberlain signals Transvaal must accept Crown Colony rule under military administration if peace is to come.
The bourse committee on the Louisiana Purchase expansion met in St. Louis and nearly completed a bill for government participation. It envisions the government receiving one third of costs and sharing profits proportionately with St. Louis and subscribers, with details to be finalized.
The article notes a report from the Virginie Iren, Gaal and Coke company headquarters about a device installation and a suspected incident. It mentions a casualty and a lack of full details on a remote transport route and telegraphic communications.
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