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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1900

Page

2

Senator Clark resigns from United States Senate

Montana figures swing as Senator W A Clark announces resignation after a Senate inquiry clears him of wrongdoing. He cites duty to Montana and returns credentials to the body, expressing gratitude to colleagues across party lines. The chamber adjourns as the resignation is announced.

United States Montena Senate of the Naonal Council Whuma Legislative Assembly of Montana W. A. Clark Senate Clark Willy Athery Chanifler Rose Rost Mont Democratia Groteia Bacon

Hood's Sarsaparilla Praises From Suffering Patients

In letters from readers in Gardiner Oswego and Auburn experiences describe eczema relief after two years of medicines. They credit Hood's Sarsaparilla with restoring health sleep appetite and energy and encourage others to use the remedy.

Hood J. W. Deexen Gardiner N.Y Sam

Congress Debates Alaska Government Bill and Cadet Oath

The House discussed the Alaska civil government bill and the retention of cadet vows at West Point. Key voices opposed expanding the National Guard roles and urged accountability for cadet hazing while deferring to military department oversight. Adjournment followed after the day’s debate.

Washington Military Academy Kunifetohoe Git- Jett ARKO Tulley Greeiey Slayden Macrifion Herry Sdlzer M National Guard Alpha Bo Midion Gillet Muen Aeain Calla Ned Croan

Texas towns seek pensions and bank charter in Hutto

Texas officials announced pensioners from Siwan San Saba Hallett Yeleta and other counties. Comptroller Newton approved J D Oland and others to organize the Mirat National Bank of Hutto with capital of 225000.

Washington Texas Jodas Siwan San Saba County Hallett Natfords Yeleta Concho Nuwon Hag J. D Oland Mirat National Bank of Hutto

Patent list highlights various devices and inventors

Washington May 15 Texag patents list mind todye Raynell Anthony Wortham brick machine William H Tarrett Channing two way fanert Sanford M Buchanan Yoakum vehicle top support Mragorick NDarty Austich file wrap per and nackawe fastener Willan G Fkiford Grauburs intit cook Hugh W Harry Tolls clatern Jen H Mesar Temple tongue bar ade quating machine

Washington Texag Tesmind Toddye Raynell Anthony Wortham William H. Tarrett Channing Sanford M Buchanan Yoakum Mragorick Ndarty Austich Willan G. Fkiford Grauburs Intit Cook Hugh W. Harry Tolls Clatern Jen H. Mesar Temple

Opening of American Machinery Building at Vincennes Exposition

The American Machinery Building at the Vincennes exposition was formally opened to the public this afternoon. Superintendent FP E Drake Mr Peck and General Porter spoke. Following remarks the building opened and all machinery began operating immediately.

American Machinery Building Pormally Opwood Yeaterday Parle Vipcennes Annex FP. E. Drake Peck General Porter

Little Rock Elects New Mayor in Special Election

In Little Rock Arkansas on May 14 a special election chose a new mayor to replace J A Woodron. W R Daly ran unopposed as the Democratic nominee and secured fewer than 1000 votes in a low turnout.

Little Rock Milile Rock Ark Hille Rock J. A. Woodron W. R. Daly Privonk Damorratic

Siege of Mafeking Breaches and Relief Claims Across Reports

Conflicting dispatches from London May 16 describe spoiling news from Mafeking. Officials say food will last until June 14 while reports of a Boer assault and garrison collapse surface from Pretoria sources. British troops and relief efforts, positions at Kroonstad and Harrismith, and broader strategic moves across the Transvaal and Natal are outlined with cautious optimism about eventual Boer defeat.

London Baden-Powell Mafeking Lord Roberts Pretoria Hrntiah Sagan Prom Otra Horne Guirdy Naden-Powell FF. D. Ballie Triamvantl Triaauwaachaorp Pass Nuar Herlboom Road Tation Noar Roonatad Rene Muand Boor Huth Kroonstad Borra Hindley Eplcs Harrinmlrth Jolie Roberts Enginera Prem Statera Moemfontein Tranavant Artillery Vaal Kruger Ceneril Rbiller Robert Roberta Wer General Buller Natal Tarrismith Generala Rundiewid Brabant Parmeraion Lady Portugal Melagon Bay Sieor Joaquin Machado Generl Portimuess East Africa Rolra Brittah Mieerd Lisbon Hedronvoya New York Daily Chronicle the Times England Eheeta Southampton America Maseru Basutoland Bratant Morse Ladybrand Clocolan Hrandetrit Rundte Jie Vila Ootile Neenars Milvaer Lourongo Marqtes Mays IL Birliion Ag Sarah Wilson Ainter Georgians Curkoh Teroor Biggareborg Harcore Frea Statera Lourenzo Marques Netherlands Steamship Company

British Open Battle as Botha Remains Defiant

A dispatch from May 10 reports Gen. Botha urging burghers to honor the treaty with England while the Transvaal faced a British offensive at the Zand river. The British crossed a lower Aratta as cannon opened heavy fighting, with cavalry on the flanks and infantry in the grass amid smoke and burning.

Botha England London Toer Laagey Rietapratt Whuraday Vila Kroonetad Gald Trithin Transvaal Aritta Bothas Philip

Conflicting Early 1900s News From Across Regions

Digest of divergent reports: peace talks in progress with US involvement, South American politics unsettled, Mafeking and British actions described, constitutional trust reform proposed, House dismisses general appropriation bills, Clark’s speech and state governance changes noted, primaries and county races in flux, violence in Texas counties, graft associations in Fort Worth, fair opening delayed, state professionals conventions, weather and planting outlook, corporate permits and Waters-Pierce company extension, comptroller fee disclosures, Epworth League meetings, mill site purchase, wholesale freight talks, and a Tarrant county grand jury probe into crime.

Mehiotag Teitan Texae Inseugion Fort Worth Pattee Weather Bureau Maya Farinéra Texas Waters-Pierce Bist Tle Busses Comptroller's Department Epworth League Seation Wao Sceslon Waco Diecuss Tarrant County Grand Jury Cael

Unclear historical boxing and sports fragments

Fragmentary OCR notes reference several boxing match dates in New York and Philadelphia, with disrupted names and partial results. Mentions Root-Ryan, White-McGovern bouts, plus agricultural price hints and railway site notes.

New York Choctawat! Myd Phiadelphia

British Forces Try Northward Advance Amid Burgher Resistance

Troops under heavy shrapnel fire push forward while burghers retire after defending positions. British cavalry cross the river but face stubborn opposition as Standerton and Heilburgers pull back toward Kroonstad. Casualty and supply details unclear amid retreat and regrouping.

Looted Dundee and damaged town amid war report

War dispatches describe Dundee looting and destruction with almost every house robbed and mines damaged. Reports from Mafeking and Lord Roberts note cheerful garrison, improving fever and provisions expected through June 10.

Byers London War Office Buller Dunder Wahaye Durmndio Glondie Dunheusey Laine’s Nek Dundee Bollery Fallls

Bombardment reports and Boer forces in Africa briefings

Telegrams from Lisbon to London and several southern African locales report mixed news in the Boer war. Claims include Mafeking bombardment, alleged Boer captures and counterclaims of Mafeking falling, plus troop movements toward the Vaal and Mafeking engagements.

Temple Topos Chronicle Brief Burglar Incident

Ming Mamle Ming returned home to Temple Texas late Sunday to find a burglar inside. She drew a pistol from a drawer and fired to raise the alarm, startling the intruder who fled into a riding area near the house. Local details remain unclear as the burglar’s exact fate is not established.

Temple Texas Ming Mamle Ming Seem

Railroads institute new Texas commodity rate policy

Heavy rains caused slight damage to the gallway roadbed. Katy applies the Parle commodity rate to all common points in Texas. I. and T. C. and Southern Pacific set a round trip rate from Centaur and intermediate points to New Orleans for the T. P. A. convention.

Gallwty Katy Texas T. C Southern Pacific Centaur Io New Orlantie

Houston Summer Normal Ends In Early June

OCR fragment describes schedule shifts for Houston programing, mentions a new period board and a question about John Pike, notes entertainment by the Ladies Arther and Mandolin club, references a Masovic record, and reports a violent incident aboard a box car involving two Black men.

Houston Period John Pike Masovic Bexton EL Pasko Prof Maxers Houston High Echoe Austin

Burglar Disrupts Picnic and Baptism at Jones Lake

An incident at Jones lake near Temple reports a burglar fleeing after a pistol misfire during a fall. Earlier, graduates from the high school enjoyed several picnic outings yesterday as Baptist rites drew about fifty immersions at the lake.

Negro Baptiste Jones Lake Temple

Two Men Shot in Riot at streetcar strike riot

In Louis, May 15, a riot during the Grand avenue streetcar line opening left two men shot as crowds of strikers clashed with police and security crews. Police restored order after a chaotic afternoon with numerous shots fired and injuries reported.

BL. Louis Grand Avenue Grinvance Committee Wucaln Eastonegy B. B. Campbell Cormer Waxsian Avenue Easton Avenue Atx Eyatan Ayeite Eaten Avenue Hogan Cara John Flatter Joseph Trendall Platiey Callia

Industrial Convention Opens in Chattanooga With Gathered Leaders

The Southern Industrial Convention met in Chattanooga as May 15 proceedings began with Vice President Killbrew presiding. A. S. Glover and local officials welcomed attendees while committees on education railroads and commerce prepared for debates on textile education and national support. Wheeler to speak on Philippine trade.

Chattanooga Tenn Southern Industrial Convention Preadent McQurckle Killbrew Tennessee J. M. Taher Thin City Glover Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce W. WW. Grubbs Texas Ohair Edwin B. Brabiton Georgia John P. Coffin Florida Commerce W. 2. Wilson Philadelphia Frank Hil Arkaiens A.K. McClure James Wilson Judge Storey New Knane Francis B. Thurter New York Business Men's Kion W. B. Swaney Secretary of Agriculture Wiison W.W. Grubs Wilson Storey New Orleans Hargrove Committee On Education South Edwin Brounton Diucuss General Wheater Philippines

Sunday School Rally at Hempstead Baptist Church

Hempstead Texas May 11 Mrs J Taylor of Dallas will conduct a Sunday school rally at the Baptist church next Sunday at 4 o clock. The session promises to be interesting and profitable. Also notes on the newly elected school board, salary schedules, a May 95 meeting for principals and teachers, and plans to discuss funding and municipal actions. Confederate Veterans reunion announced for Tellien county May 15 with county veterans urging attendance.

Baptist Church Hemphecd Texas Taylor Dallas Echoo Trusteen Pricipals Iuyle Wil Oalarion puid j_ cash Elis County Confederate Veterana Werrahachie Confederate Veterans of the County Telllen

Weather Forecast for May 15 From Washington

Weather bulletin from Washington reports fresh northerly winds across the Cotton Region. forecasts call for fair conditions in Oklahoma and Indian Territory on Wednesday and Thursday. high temperatures near 76 along the 76th meridian.

Washington Texas Pouthenet Oklahoma

Hathaway’s Practice Expands In 1899 Growth Attracts Patients

The article notes Dr. Hathaway’s treatment specialist in chronic diseases reports nearly double the 1898 patient load. It highlights extended territory and office presence at multiple stations, with his son Stem Health assisting and plans for broader reach and mail correspondence.

Wu Catlaway Mt D Capoda Lwice Hathaway B. Alame Texas

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