11 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1900
Page
1
The notice emphasizes replacing any remaining old items with fresh stock bought this season. It warns that customer orders will be filled from the new inventory. Local officials urge timely fulfillment and adherence to revised supply guidelines.
In Pekin on November 10 reports say Chinese ministers, while agreeing on many points, have not yet opened substantive talks especially on indemnities. They aim to draft a preliminary pact and delay major issues, with protracted negotiations likely and a possible return of the Court to Pekin in doubt. Li Hung Chang cites Emperor Kwangs note limiting punishment, while railway handover to Britain follows St Petersburg’s stance. Belgium annexes land for a foreign settlement.
The federal council heard cost estimates for the German China expedition totaling 152000000 marks and a force of 62 officers and 16720 men.
R G Dun head of the mercantile agency firm of R G Dun & Co died in New York city today from cirrhosis of the liver He was born in Chillicothe Ohio in 1828 and began in a country store at 16 He later joined the firm in New York becoming partner in 184? and led the business as senior partner until his death Mrs Dun survives him.
Alexander Troup, ex national committeeman from Connecticut and Bryan ally, accuses Richard Croker of New York and Chairman Thayer of the Connecticut state central committee of plotting to sell to England. He condemns New York City campaign as deceptive and treacherous and claims Croker aided a national ticket provision.
Telegraphic views and news items across categories including sporting and commerce. Notes on bankruptcy proceedings, city briefs, personal mentions, editorials, and local society continuations listed by date in a nineteenth century style.
A distorted excerpt suggests a political battle around Mr. Thayer with criticism of his campaign as blundering and incompetent. It references opposition by Hulrinay Pyler and hints at a claim that a new science or method was rejected. The text is garbled and incomplete.
Fourteen steel plate manufacturers reached a pooling agreement at a conference in a major city. Prices rose by $2 per ton, following a prior $2 increase about two weeks earlier.
A short evaluation notes monumental failures in the campaign results, criticizing the mismanagement evident in the figures printed today and calling for scrutiny of statewide efforts.
Colonel W J Bryan refused an offer of an editorial position on a Denver newspaper at a salary of 1600 per year telegraphed from Lincoln Nebraska. He stated he would remain in Omaha and defend with speech and writings the principles and policies he believes right and wise.
Halifax November 19 a Cape Sable bound steamer struck near the mouth of the Bay of Fundy in a heavy gale and disappeared with thirty four passengers and crew lost. Five survivors reached shore uninjured. The Monticello was built for coastal service between Yarmouth and St John. Captain T M Harding of Yarmouth commanded it with a crew of about thirty seven. The wreck left many widows and orphans among coastal communities as search continue for other survivors.
Notes report a post office established at feyra in Palo Pinto County with Dutlel Jones named postmaster on November 1%. The text shows garbled names and figures alongside state population stats for New Jersey, Florida, Colorado, Idaho, and Texas, with various percent changes and historical comparisons.
Washington officials announce that the canning forger has been named chief of mail to Admiral Fargquar, who commands the North Atlantic squadron. The position becomes vacant as Captain Snow of the New York is detached from the squadron.
Official returns from 4 Mason counties in Kentucky show Bryan ahead by about 8000 votes and Beckham's plurality for governor near 5000. Unofficial statewide counts continue to hover around 4469, with no material change to the early election picture.
Topeka Kansas reports A. M. Jackson fusionist elected to Congress over George W. Wheatley by 82 votes. About 200 Third district voters now serving in the Philippines will be heard from as Republicans plan to contest the result.
Attorney General Frank Monnett resigns from the Buckeye Republican Club at the club's request. The move follows his desertion of the Republican camp during the presidential campaign in Ohio.
Galveston Texas November 10 Mr John Sealy treasurer of the Galveston relief fund reports receipts from October 25 to date totaling $15 351 of which 4771 came through Mayor Jones previously acknowledged PL1AD288 bringing the grand total to $1 454 718
Lexington November report says James B Ferguson, 66, veteran race horse starter, died after stomach trouble while hospital care offered no long lines of care. Local horse racing circles mourn his lengthy service and early retirement from tracks.
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