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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1900

Page

3

Elmont Stakes Narrowly Won In Fierce Finish

Eugene Leigh's horse edged Bangor by a head at Morris Park in the Elmont Stakes after a furious stretch drive. Jockeys and stable connections crowded the track as rivals Becketts Petruchio and Mis A. Geathorntone pressured the winner through the final furlongs. Time reported as be st a length.

van Elmont Morris Park Eugene Leigh FP. i. Keatte Petruchio Ant A. Geathorntone Bangor Oliver Mack

Newport Resalta Horse Race Results at Newport

The Newport Resalta meet in Cincinnati on May 24 listed Peeter Duryea winning the last race of the day amid odds movement from 50 to 7 to 1. Various races with horses like Clara David Emma t.oL and Margaret Hageman were run at distances from four furlongs to a mile and a quarter, with times noted such as 3:44 for the longer race and 1:14 for the six-furlong sprint. The card names many horses including Belle of Orleans, Lunette, Our Tide, and Dandy H, with prices and placings in selling and handicap events. Track conditions described as clear and fast.

Newport Cincinnati Peeter Duryea Seltlng Clara David Marratt F Emma T Bhitholin Virgio Atlanus Margaret Hageman la Grange Georgia the Star of Bethlehem Koenig Quuten Lusiy Virginia T Grace BR Peter Duryea Belle of Orleans Draimburg Miss Hudees Lunette Plien Rueil Little Ruler Loretto Dr. B. OC Ayers Phipping Oulburat Sarila Rico Bellamy Pella H Our Tide Finem Hespice Richardson Headley Rubel Dandy H Ginghio Kahn Salling Five Furtonge Bee Nervara Legine Grinder Oather

Fittspore Sees Exciting Tie With Brooklyns In Ninth Inning

Pittabure and the Brooklyns battled through a tense game with two home players reaching second base by the ninth. A five hit rally, two doubles, tied the score, and in the tenth OBrien Williams and Wagatt delivered timely hits to win the game.

Fittspore Pittabure Brooklyns O'Brien Williams Wagatt Feore— Rwb

Two Burly Bruisers to Fight Again in August

The Poat reports in New York on May 24 that champion pugilist Jim Jeffries and top contender Tom Sharkey will meet for another title clash in August. Sharkey stands as a leading challenger among the foremost contenders for the title.

New York Jim Jeffries Pugiher Tom Sharkey Sharkey

Loving Cup Presentation Draws Notables From Land and Sea

London May 21 banquet at the Hotel Cecil honors Sir Thomas Lipton. Choate lauds Lipton while American and British figures praise friendship amid yacht Cup rivalry. Dublin and Belfast dignitaries honor the event as leaders pledge ongoing Anglo American cooperation.

River dredging and survey work planned near Volasou area

Survey posts report early completion, planning dredge and snagging on the Moragos river between Volasou and Richmond, west of Galverton. Major Hanbury and engineers prepare mouth of adjacent streams while progress remains uncertain, with work likely to start next year.

Alan Mragos River Volasou Richmond Galverton Bar Hanbury Cottin Enginevers Trom Vwar

Empathy Resolution from Transvaal Secretary Stated

Under Secretary of State of Transvaal acknowledges receipt of resolutions of sympathy adopted by the Kroger Verein in White, Texas. The letter notes appreciation for the gesture and requests confirmation of the Wind to the presiding filter. The exchange reflects cross border goodwill between Waco area figures and Pretoria officials.

Transteal Acknowiladeen Waco Texas Transvaal Myth Tha iKrager Vereéin Thin -Ciiy Whitey Aftien Hemaar Pretori Agi Kroger Verein Ain Littte Ain “Imam Ben Sitto Fox

Railroad Officials and Appointments in Holston Region

Chilveston Texas May 26 46 cL West Reeiuaket general freight agent of the Missouri Kansas and Texas with headquarters at Holston Wis in the wilt Hay T S Marowell division superintendent of the Missouri Kansas and Texas with headquarters at Smithville is to the city A C Tordert troumire of the Girt Colorado and Santa Fe leaves tomorrow overlag for Boston T V Woods purchasing agent of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe at Cleburne join town W T Hancock commercial agent of the Howiton East and West at Hollald ie in town I DB Bone commercial agent of the Cotton Belt at Houston je in the city today W HL Mitchell auditor of the Cul and Interstate arrived in the city thin morn ing from Beaumont and will be located here in the future Sol Levy Has been appointed commercial agent of the Gulf and Interstate in this city He succeeds B E Butlin who has recently been appointed general agent for this Company as Heaumant Dan Driscoll general baggage agent of the Gulf Colarautg and Banta Fe re turned thin morning from a trip up the State Colonel Lt Polk general manager of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe left this morning for North Texas W EB Campbell city tickets agent of the Kansas City Southern within the future represent also the Horseton East and Wear Texas in that capacity L P Featherstone of the Gulf and Sn og returned yesterday from Naw York

T. S. Marowell Kansas Texas Smithville A.C. Tordert Tre Bone Houston W. HL Mitchell Beaumont Sol Levy Gulf E. T. Butlin Heaumant Dan Driscoll Colarautg Banta ‘Fe Lt. Polk Gulf, Colorado Santa Fe North Texas W. EB. Campbell Kansas City Southern Horseton East

Caney Valley Extension Increases Daily Freight Output

Caney Valley extension near Wharton Texas reports weather relief doubling work pace to about one mile daily. The line will reach the first station five miles from here where animals and freight can be loaded for shipment, aiding regional transport.

Caney Valley Wharton Texas Harrisons

Enthusiastic meeting to transfer the Fres to Sherman

In Sherman Texas on May 24 an enthusiastic meeting at the opera house discussed transferring the proposition for the Fres to come to Sherman. A request for about forty per cent for terminal grounds and fifteen dollars was proposed. Committees were appointed to solicit subscriptions from several communities.

Frisco Sherman Texas Waseheld Opera Aaliors

Old and Lifetime Caldwell Resident G Broaddus

G Broaddus of Caldwell Texas, an old and lifetime resident, died in May. The notice memorializes his long life and ties to the community.

Broaddus Caldwell Texas

West Caldwell Resident Mrs Broaddus Dies at 70

Mrs Broaddus died yesterday at her West Caldwell home leaving a Kishan and six children to mourn her loss. She was ten years old and native of the county. She was buried today at 10 o’clock in the Magonie cemetery with many relatives and friends in attendance.

Thin County West Caldwell Broaddus Kishan Magonie

Palestine Items Reveal Local News and Personal Notes

Town items from Palestine Texas on May 24 report court case progress, visiting relatives, and residents in town. Notes mention Bon J F Starrey versus International and Cites Northern, local travelers, academy attendance, family health trips, and ongoing work at Wainwright furniture and coffin factory. Also reference St Philip's Ladies Guild meeting and Anthony graveside service in Grapeland.

Damwoege Palestine Texas Bon JF Starey Northern Per Vonhl Ngurion Ana Jardin Galventan Mom Ooulh Dhirr Piles City Nyon St. Philip's Church J. R. Walter San Antonio Thin City Cpl Goodridge Hite Geneva Goodridge Vernon

Mrs. Wislow’s Soothing Syrup for teething infants

An old remedy advertises Mrs. Wislow’s Soothing Syrup to ease teething pain in babies. The text claims it soothes, calms colic and wind, and aids teething discomfort, urging purchase at low cost.

Train Advertises Sunday Run to Galveston and Back

A fragment notes a Sunday excursion on the Sunset Route to Galveston and return. It mentions the POWN line and a three text cue, but details are incomplete.

Galveston

Texas and Colorado Speciales Burglary Report

Short Texas specials report multiple local items. Adaem and Hil burglary. goods stolen. Garnen City stock concerns. calves in poor condition. McKinney church benches awarded to Methodists and Christians. Wharton arrest state counterfeiting. child injury noted. McKinney dealer from Nashville sold dogs with cattle. questionable purchases across counties.

Colorado Adaem M'Kinney Roneland Thin County Wharton Tom Kinney Daadley Nasnville Tynn Bowie Alles This County Hie Seine Alien Lant

Bartlett Bank Directors Elect New Officers

In Bartlett Texas on May 22 the bank’s attack holders organized under the 825000 charter and elected officers for the Bank of Bartlett. W. W. Walton was named vice president and Balley cashier, with J. kd G2 1g, Baller, W. W. Waltosha BY, L. Duulel and others named as directors.

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