24 May 1901
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
1
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Reports from Washington on May 22 indicate several hundred additions to machinists strikes, bringing total out in the tens of thousands. The Seaboard Air Line and other rails face disruption as talks continue, with new settlements and potential extensions to multiple lines including Boston Philadelphia and Chicago areas. Leaders pledge to press demands while work resumes in some shops.
Rome's Bresci, king Humbert’s assassin, died by his own rope in a penitentiary cell. Witnesses say he attached a improvised noose to the ceiling and strangled himself after spreading fear and violence among guards and fellow inmates. A cabinet inquiry and public debate followed, with some calling Bresci a martyr and others denying the suicide claim.
Reports from Pekin and Washington outline US push for more treaty ports and abolition of the likin tax. The United States favors broader commerce with China, while opposing reductions in indemnity and seeking restraint on tariffs under the existing tariff regime. Indemnity likely to be capped around 200 million, with negotiators aiming for harmony between claims and concessions.
A garbled weather note indicates periods of unsettled conditions across the United States. It mentions Alaska and Italy misreadings, mentions Texas Port Friday and northern areas with increasing cloudiness. Forecasters predict possible showers and cooler conditions by Saturday across regions including Olntome and Indian Territory with generally damp, mixed skies.
Berlin reports that Emperor William has barred reporters from public addresses and ordered strict control over stenographic notes and verbatim transcripts. The ban targets publicizing spoken remarks at events including a speech to the Paperor Alexander and a planned Brama rck monument ceremony on Sunday.
In Petersburg on Tuesday May 21 a violent clash erupted at the Chonkhov armor plate ordnance works between demobilized troops and strikers. Gendarmes fired on the crowd, wounding several and causing casualties as thousands gathered along the Belinskell road corridors. Police patrolled the area in pairs as the confrontation continued through the afternoon.
In Elixaverhton Tenn relief officials report scarce food and rising prices. The town's relief committee seeks funds and aid as households struggle with meals and clothing while local merchants push support to sustain families. Officials note limited shipments and ongoing hardship in Jahmson City.
May 20 report from Washington states two cadets enlisted with the New York and Bermudder Asphalt Company in Venezuela. Officials say the move follows war department policy, with Greene of the company informing that service is required while discipline standards are maintained. The cadets will be processed under company orders and assigned per the engliivering norms.
Turbulent flood reports from Knoxville and Tennessee areas describe heavy property damage across North Carolina, with the largest steamer on the Tennessee River above Chattanooga sinking. More than twelve hundred people are displaced as roads delay traffic and shelters fill. Names of affected families and places appear amid wreckage descriptions and rising flood levels, with ongoing efforts to assess casualties.
Fragmented OCR text describes a proposed Transmississippi Congress at Cripile Creek with delegates from states and territories. It outlines selection by governors, with a committee structure and privileges for delegates, including voting rights restrictions. The excerpt mentions executive committee and delegates from various regions.
New York May 64 tridige Adiiaon Brows of the United interhariet court will enter today for the removal of Captain Greene John J Edward MW and W T Gavior to Savinowh Gu for tol on charges of conspiracy with Cbepiin MM Corts formerly acoaphant in the United States army to defraud the government In connection with the Daphne Improvements at Savannah and other points in the South Brown remanded the defenders five days in white to use bonds for their appearance for trial of the United States elvenit court in Sowanhoh to An gust neat Captain Greene and Jotio i Gaynor were held in 25000 bail by Biian H and William J Gaynor.
Special to The Peat Washington reports that First Lieutenant Frank Ferguson and Keewnd Thenteumpit William of the artillery corps were ordered before the board in San Antonio for promotion examination. The Burnet salary of the penultimateer was increased by 100 per year. Hike BE Volbert, Walter F. Pewyer, Chart A. PlePherson, Janeen F. Wilson and Willan B. Miller were appointed substitute letter painters at Houston.
Our reading recounts extensive destruction in Huntedale and New Hailroad Town with Knotville and other settlements heavily damaged. Reports from Brlatod Vetin and Charloetion rail area describe flooding, crushed structures, and losses along the river division. Authorities note widespread ruin near the Pertiesmee division of the Chi river and at Tpaka, with thousands affected and homes washed away.
Amid rising flood risk along the Tennessee River the danger line is breached as Knowville reports water near 27 feet and the river could overtop banks. Farmers fear total crop loss as corn and wheat fields face edging inundation and valley communities brace for substantial damage.
Water floods the lower riverfront in Richmond Virginia with waters over wharves yards and streets as the James River division of the railroad reports heavy damage along the river. Expect continued high water with potential impact on rail traffic and crops sustaining extensive losses.
A conference on taxation held in Buffalo focused on General Property Tax and Taxation on Farmers. Prof Edwin H A Bergman of Columbia opened proceedings, Mayor Dich welcomed delegates and pledged city freedoms, with other officials participating in discussions on property assessment and fiscal policy.
Reports from Pekin state fresh smallpox cases were found on the United States transport Indian and the Ninth Regiment U L leaving Pekin for Mantle Haw. Disease controls were not yet clear and medical officers were assessing the situation aboard.
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