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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1901
Page
2
Shreveport strengthened its Southern League lead as the day’s program featured top winners from Gravesend tales and Hawthorne results. Sidney Lins key upset led by a length margin over Sin Corboneh with notable riders including Shaw in multiple events across a long card.
Maude Gone captured the Memorial Day handicap over five and a half furlongs at the Fair Grounds, equaling the track record for the distance. The program lists numerous selling races and entries with times and notable horses such as Lady of the West and Marie Elena, while Newport pacing notes report a large crowd and fast track.
A fragmentary San Francisco report lists races at a Decoration Day event in Oakland with entries like Doublet and Good Hope in sprint and middle distance races. Distant names and times appear. details are unclear, but the text references mile distances and multiple horses in several events.
Baseball scores from Boston and Brooklyn show heavy rain and mud affecting play. Teams like Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, and Memphis posted varied outcomes as pitchers Shields and others fanned batters while field conditions hampered defense.
The paper notes Decoration Day observances nationwide and in Texas with veterans parades and flags. McLaurie announces a candidacy for the United States Senate from Melloria. corps of veterans march, and four thousand veterans appear in Memphis parade amid cheers and displays of old battle flags.
Fragmentary report cites rumored conspiracies and political tension across locations including Spain and Queenstown names unclear. Mentions gambling, an aristocrat death, Boer missiles, and rising sports results with teams like Shreveport and Graverend amid general World War era ambiance.
A garbled report details a baseball game where Milwaukee beat Detroit after a prolonged offensive stretch. Mentions players Boore Leahy Mercer Clarke Cronin Buelow Hart Woods Powers and teams Cleveland Philadelphia in a pitchers duel with errors and rain interrupting play.
A fragmentary boxing item from New York details a May bout involving champion James J. Jeffries and opponents including Rubin. The text mentions expectations of a fight with Sharkey and notes plans for matches in the ring, with terms like retire and return hinted amid uncertain OCR.
The Galveston baseball squad prepares for a Sunday home game against the Fire Department. Battery: Childress for the Galveston LOOT and Olen to pitch for the Fire team with Syd Proetor umpiring. May is scheduled to attend and provide support, as officials invite attendance and promise a competitive match.
Liverpool and New Orleans markets showed gains as contracts firmed and buyers returned. American spots advanced with holiday sales supporting a broad uptick across sectors.
The piece notes the twenty third annual commence ment in Harris County. It mentions Memorial Day observances by city patrician organizations and committees for Fourth of July, with Daughters of the Republic planning a trip to the San Jacinto battlefield. Entertainments are arranged to raise funds for the next State Swenger event in Houston.
The Supreme Court in Austin Texas heard today several preming orders including Rutherford v OD et al from Collin and Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe from Morris.
The First Court of Appeals in Galveston May 30 affirmed and denied various motions in civil actions. Proceedings involve International and Great Northern Railroad Company versus Woodard, Levers and Brewing Company versus Edgewood, and multiple suits including Beater versus other parties. Several rehearing motions were refused across the docket, with numerous case names and originating counties listed.
A Toledo federation named The Federation of Church and Mission Workers in Toledo and Vicinity was organized to extend church activity into homes. Charter members include multiple denominations across Toledo, with J. W A Powell elected president and further meetings planned to begin coordinated work.
In the fourteenth mile of a twenty two mile treyele race at New Revere track today Harry Elkes, leading by a length, was thrown when his tire punctured. He was badly hurt about the shoulder and taken to aid. T Moran finished second while Harry Caliwel faded to last.
The second baseball game between the Cavihons and Southern Pacifce was played resuring afternoon and resulted to a favor of the Cawthens br the avere of 16 to &. The features of the gate were a china ron by Russell, Corman and McDonald. They Play their third game Sunday on the Cawthons' grounds.
The New York dispatch reports the Supreme Court decision touching on pilotage and extending regulations to the Philippines and Puerto Rico. It notes the ruling may affect how U S authority reshapes maritime law under the Paris Treaty era and and early dealings with overseas territories.
A London report describes the gambling craze among affluent women, with stories of heavy losses and attempts to recover losses. The World notes dramatic sums gambled in single sittings, highlighting social pressure and bold schemes to finance play.
In Washington May 80 during a tribute to French statesman M Jules Siegfried President McKinley said in a recent interview that the United States has reached a point in its history where protection is no longer a necessity to win markets. He indicated the era of heavy protective tariffs has largely disappeared.
A garbled OCR passage describes hospitality settings and the risk of unruly guests at private gatherings. It references hosting rooms or terraces, gambling allegations, and concerns over controlling behavior, with unclear names or places. The text is fragmented and lacks coherent details or a clear event.
May reports say more than half of Southern Railway shopmen are out on strike, affecting Charleston Atlanta Rhoeville Colin Spanier Manchester Birmingham shops while Alexandria Memphis Little Rock areas report most workers at work.
The firm in Chicago signals a return to previous wage levels after months of an agreed one hour workday. Officials stated the old schedule will be restored, with workers and managers awaiting next moves as negotiations falter.
The executive board of the International Machinists union approves a settlement in Toronto on May 1. Workers will return to work at once under the terms agreed.
Kilwin Reynolds, president of the National Metal Association, called a meeting of that group in New York on June 11 to discuss tuition matters and related machinists issues.
The Amprcnt Rance bank, based in Beaumont Texas, will begin operations tomorrow with a capital of 100000. Prominent local and business figures, including George Urver and J. Hang of Crockett, are listed among officers and directors. C. O'Brien serves as president and Evertart as second vice president with P O Clements as cashier.
The Journal of Commerce reports a nationwide rise in cotton acreage by 4.9 percent across major cotton states, with an estimated total planted area around 2,402,880 acres. Weather concerns and occasional flooding temper prospects, while Virginia Missouri and Oklahoma yield uncertain results. A separate note asks editors to publish a drowning report from Trinity River Texas.
Memorial Day features a military parade reviewed by Governor Odell and Mayor Van Wyck, ceremonies at Grant's Tomb honoring Wa Ting Fang, and a New York University dedication with Senator Depew. The Hall of Fame launch includes multiple tablets from diverse organizations and schools, marking commemorations across the city.
Memorial Day was observed in Washington with ceremonies at cemeteries largely attended. President McKinley was delayed due to a doctors visit to Mrs McKinley. Government conservatories and gardens contributed decorations while citizens draped public monuments in national colors and mourning.
Memorial fountain unveiled by National Commander James Alwell of the National Association of Ex Prisoners of War honors 62 545 Union soldiers and 15 000 Confederates who died or were held at Autorsonville prison stockade. Dedicatory speakers include Adjutant General 8 M Long and committee chair D Walker.
In Mexico City on Memorial Day the Jacal Grant Army post decorated graves of American soldiers at the United States National Cemetery near the city.
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company held its annual meeting in New York today. The board of directors was elected with K. Gates nominated, but the proceedings were affected by the murder of George J. Gowld, complicating the agenda and delaying routine business.
A curious note questions pale complexions and blood hue, naming Tasteless Chil Toulc and implying debates over purity and wealth. The fragment hints at racial or genetic rhetoric without clear context or outcomes.
In Des Moines a wide parade of Civil and Spanish War veterans stretched a mile as the principal feature of Decoration Day events. The procession showcased veterans from multiple units and honored fallen comrades with ceremonies and salutes.
May dates across cities describe Memorial Day events with veterans groups decorating graves and attending ceremonies at cemeteries and memorial sites. Local reports note parades and memorial services as civic tributes to the dead served in wartime.
Kneth Brothers who ran a general merchandise business in McPade Texas sold the business today to Mr. J. J. Harti. The transfer marks a change in ownership effective immediately.
A brief note describes strengthening work at Tonle Grove's Tus sola area, noting planned improvements and expected timelines. Local officials emphasize safety and community impact during upgrades.
In Corpus Christi Texas the local Grand Army camp held observances at the graves of Union soldiers. In Chattanooga Tennessee 15 500 dead from the Spanish American War were remembered today at the national cemetery with ceremonies.
Rain dampened attendance as residents of Denison gathered for a memorial service at the park. The event honored the memory of a Dallas man identified as William, with attorney Dee Stylet delivering remarks on behalf of the family.
The Fort Worth community held a Memorial Day observance at local graves. Parade and ceremony featured veterans, flag displays, and a moment of remembrance for fallen servicemen. Officials urged reflection on service and sacrifice.
May Day ceremonies were held in San Antonio and Alvin Texas with a cemetery decoration at Fort Sam Houston and a service at the Christian church. The programs included songs prayers and an oration by a Texas post commander and a procession to the cemetery where graves were decorated.
A Marlin Texas home suffered a significant fire early morning with substantial damage reported. Local fire crews responded quickly, extinguishing flames and preventing spread to adjacent structures while investigators review cause and insurance implications.
May 9 fire at 8 o clock destroyed a Stamford residence owned by J F Greg. Losses around 8500 dollars for house and 1200 for contents. No injuries reported. investigators note it started while occupants slept.
An advertisement block promotes a new health book titled Masllikey Health by Dr Hathaway. It touts plain facts for men and women, claiming a cure for bladder complaints and improved cognition and happiness. Contact at 210 Alamo Plaza via a blank envelope for a 7 symptom list.
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