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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1900
Page
3
Reports from the Newmarket meeting note a strong showing by igpar and a four straight run streak for Seymour's team. In New York Frank details, several pitchers faltered. Brooklyn defeated St. Louis as rain showers touched both sides. In the American League results Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis and others posted varied scores with Sewanee rallying to beat Texas.
OCR reads scattered horse names and riders with errors. Mentions horses Doria Kaffir Qtees Mélody Josiph Chamberlain and Dovker, with riders Reif Ananda Eioan Sloan L. Reif L. Heid. Indicates placements but text is garbled and incomplete.
Imp not is Fors, Her Trainer Says She Needs Races to Bring Her Around. Tap, Jeannéraud and Ethelbert entered at Coney Inland June 36. Trainers say the trio need more work and may be kept busy with stake changes. Brinsman claims Imp is improving only with actual races and challenges any owner to a match race for $10,000.
A garbled May 1 racing item from Morris Park highlights heats and handicap events with numerous horse and jockey names. The fragmented text lists various entries and times, including mentions of mile events, hurdles, and a belt race, but readable details are scarce.
TODAY'S ENTRIES list horse names and races across a muddled card at Chicago track. Multiple names appear with half furlong marks and times, including Cuban Girl Cinara St Cuthbert and O’Connell Abe Carnival.
The opening day at Pferohd spring meeting featured a close two horse finish in the curtain-raiser with Wie first, Le roond aboard, narrowly beating the field. Baer- Bernece took the plate aboard Highy stakes for a strong showing as Aylinabs claimed victory in the feature.
The report lists events at Louisville showing winners in various races with times and odds. Notable names include John Fright and Juommie among several entrants, with details on miles, yards, and handicaps, plus multiple horses and times recorded.
The article outlines Jeffries learning from sparring partner Jones during训练 with Corbett, detailing upbringing in Los Angeles Ohio and early hunts. It notes Jeffries studying Corbett’s tactics, his 1807 victories over Van Boshirk and Biker in San Francisco, and later bouts including matches with Hoblin, Geddued, Jackson, Sharkey, and Fitzsimmons. It highlights rising status as a heavyweight and comparisons to John L. Sullivan after pivotal fights in San Francisco and Coney Island.
A chaotic scramble for the lightweight title pits Frank Erne against rivals including Free Gane and Gord with McFadden also in the fray. Erne defeats Gord while McFadden loses to Gane in a key triad of bouts, with two other scares and a late draw shaping the championship landscape.
The bout between Noot and Ryan is reportedly scheduled for June 4 at the Gaune club in New York. Promoters expect a larger audience than the recent Friday night event as plans develop with Jottrea and other associates.
Alternate for thirty nine days of racing in Cincinnati and Newport with meetings at the Queen City Jockey Club track beginning in May. Latonia Derby prize over $400 and a dozen starters are expected in the main event as the two venues share racing dates and contests.
Mrs Eugenia Steffan and daughter Misa Valenca travel with Mrs Berthe Henneger from Hearne Texas to Galveston to board a steamer for Europe in March.
A brief note appears that travelers from York depart for the old country. They plan stops in Germany and at the Paris Exposition, continuing their continental journey.
The steamer Ethel M capsized near Sabine Pass while towing a derrick plant for river obstructions removal. Captain Edward Le Normand leads the project with contractor Victor Von Sehoster. crew escaped with the boat's gear lost. The H A Harvey Jr will act as tender while officials assess the wreck and begin work planned by John C Hollingsworth under engineer corps oversight.
Crowley Louisiana suffered a collapse of a two story brick block erected by T toler and Grouna. The lower floor will house Peoples bank a new banking institution and two mercantile firms. The upper story will be used for offices. Levy park work proceeds rapidly and will enhance appearance when finished. A band will provide weekly park concerts though delays have slowed progress. Planting of rice has been halted by excessive drafts but volunteer rice is sprouting and may be destroyed.
Lake Charles May 15 The annual Calcasieu parish teachers institute began at the high school yesterday with 12 enrollments. Superintendent John McNamee and professors Shaffer Gayle Harpt Youger conduct the program. An excursion to Cameron is planned for Thursday returning Friday. The East ern Traveler presented by the graduating class will be repeated Wednesday night for teachers. Morning topics include Current Evenings History In Our Common Schools and Arithmetic by Your. Afternoon sessions cover Hart and Moon Ficipness and Geography as an Information Center.
In Yoakum Texas George T Southwell sells his livery stable to J F Satodere user recently from Conroe who will continue the business at the same stand. A large audience attended the Metheny church service Sunday morning to hear Rev WA Jolpeon speak at the high school graduation exercises. The auditing committee reported the city books in good condition. Dr W T Jones is rapidly recovering from a serious illness.
A historical ad asserts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets digest all foods whether stomach is active or not, restoring natural vigor to digestive organs. Testimonials from J D Wendly of Pearly IL, Mrs. Samuel Kepple of Girtsy PA, and Mrs A E Bowen of Barnard VT claim relief from long lasting stomach troubles after using the tablets. The copy praises quick relief, safe digestion, and recommends buying from druggists.
The American jockey Skeets Martin faces suspension as the Jockey Club investigates four riding charges. Lepden May MH is also involved in the inquiry and a ruling is expected today.
Instructions detail how the 1900 land act aims to settle state and school fund land. It covers eligibility, survey methods, required records, and preferred buyers, with rules on leasing, pricing, and notice procedures in counties across Texas. Priority given to actual settlers and preexisting homesteaders under specified conditions.
The election for bishops in the Northern Methodists yielded no bishop on the first ballot as voters cast 399. Rumors circulated about Dr John B Bowen winning, but an investigation showed time and effort to the contrary with Dr Lowen leading on the first tally followed by Time Mo Tuckey. Revivals and a campus ceremony concluded the day.
Descriptions from Mafoking Satueny and nearby towns outline heavy fighting between Boer forces and British garrisons. Reports say Boers used artillery to push into Air Rafir Weation area and surround allied troops, with telegrams claiming Baden Powell captured and victory murmurs spreading among troops.
The report lists directors including BL Hicks J HK Ardian W 8 Penich Jr 8 Johnson W FB Hamilton president and W FB Ham ton vice president with secretary and teacher 8 PL Hick aecre tary and teacher W Penick Jr Capital stock stated as 0 000 The Times notes the firm’s prominence in business and promises up to date site and pew report.
A garbled item notes a proposed company in Brenham to build a sewerage system and attract industry, with names linked to promotions. There is mention of wrecks and local incidents, plus stockholders and directors of Dayton firm Hazardey and related officers. A Turton Harmonie Verein intends to celebrate the Fourth of July.
The Sequin fire department marked their anniversary with a parade despite fierce winds and a nightlong downpour. Firehouse preparations, decorated hardware, and a large crowd on the sidewalks showcased community support as dignitaries and veterans observed in uniform. Grand Marshal George B Holloman led the event amid heavy rain and a subsequent midnight supper.
Fragmented OCR text reports a local Arkansas meet in Hot Springs and references a first national convention in Colon Colombia. It also mentions government actions following insurgent defeats at Cabite in the Hon Danger department.
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