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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1900
Page
3
A sweeping, fragmented survey notes dull racing demand and lower prices across agricultural products and steel. It cites wage slowdowns, transport disruption, and strike impacts in Chicago and St Louis, with wheat and corn exports slipping weekly and general business showing a marked decline amid mixed crop signals.
Brenham readers learn of the county commissioners adjournment after five days over the Krall tax remission request and looming debts. The article covers road and bridge repairs funded from the tax surplus, local transport notes for carnival travel, railroad timetable changes, encampment preparations, regimental events, social announcements, and community updates across Brenham and Galveston linked areas.
Citizens in Havana demand an inquiry into multiple government offices amid a sprawling corruption case. Officials discuss hefty sums and alleged misdeeds linked to attendants and auditors, while rumors of large counterfeit printing and shipments to Cuba circulate, prompting calls for accountability beyond the finance sector.
The special session on May 18 discussed Neeley case ties, Cuba governance, and potential military involvement. Lawmakers debated temporary U S control, sovereignty gaps, and a proposed bill to curb Cuban officials fleeing to the United States, aiming for cross‑branch cooperation and a full report next Tuesday.
Fragmented OCR suggests a trial in a jurisdiction tied to a crime. The unreadable text mentions a lawful proceeding and a courtroom setting, with references to a place associated with the case. No clear names, dates, or offenses are readable from the fragment.
Washington reports a meeting of Democratic leaders in which General George McClellan is discussed as the strongest candidate for second place on the national ticket. A conservative bloc supports McClellan from New York, arguing he can win decisive electoral votes, especially New York’s thirty eight. The platform aims to assure unity and a clear path for the party’s presidential aim while evaluating other potential nominees.
In Memphis on Jefferson Avenue early today Henry Roitoman of Memptia and Mrs. Lilly Badakin of Forrest City Ark were found dead in the woman’s apartment. Both bodies showed gunshot wounds. no weapon was found. The case is shrouded in mystery and authorities regard it as likely murder.
Chicago May 16 The Tribune reports a lengthy period of parental forgiveness granted to the young couple William W Sloan Jr of Buffalo and Miss Edwarda Cambri, following their elopement during a Harvard event. The marriage was officiated amid family tensions and a public affair in Chicago.
Decoration adds beauty to your room with ornamental wall panels. Do not fear high costs as papering and pictures can be affordable. Improve your home pride with affordable improvements and stylish accents.
A bride of 29 and her groom, after accepting the parents offer, left for Buffalo the day after their wedding was to occur at a Cambridge church. The couple and party traveled aboard the Lake Shore line as the nuptial plans shifted.
General Hutton with mounted infantry engaged at Bothaville on Friday May 8 and captured three ammandants and nineteen other prisoners, mostly tarps. The machine gun section under A T Lumnay has arrived at the scene.
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