Fresh Stock Promise for New Season Goods
The announcement states there is nothing old in stock and that all orders will be filled from clean, new goods purchased this season. It emphasizes freshness and up-to-date merchandise for customers.
13 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1900
Page
1
The announcement states there is nothing old in stock and that all orders will be filled from clean, new goods purchased this season. It emphasizes freshness and up-to-date merchandise for customers.
Marcus Daly of Montana died at the Hotel Netherlands after a long illness from Brights disease and heart weakness. The wealthy mine owner and Democrat battled W A Clark for Montana political influence, with Daly supporting Helena as capital and controlling major copper properties including the Anaconda Copper Company. He was conscious near the end, with family at his side, and his funeral planned from St Patrick's Cathedral.
The text notes a powerful figure who erected what is described as the greatest copper plant in the world. It mentions Daly with a penchant for aggressive ventures and speed, owning a suite of notable racehorses including Hamburg Tanming Monians Senator Grady Gwendoline and Ogden. It also references a failed toy offered sum in a high stakes attempt related to a Derby and Ascot winner, Galtee More, with a sizable £335,000 bid rejected.
New York on November 12 police arrested Velino M Tres and Alejastro A Marouec for smuggling famous Carlotta diamonds valued around 18 thousand to 70000 dollars. A third man fled to West 13th Street station. two packages contained diamond jewelry including a necklace said to have worn by Queen Carlotta. The center stone is described as 39 karat flawless and worth about 40000 dollars. The jewels were turned over to Special Treasury Agent Keobala with charges to be set for November 17.
Forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions today in eastern Texas with milder nights. Expect cooler temperatures in northern portions and northerly winds. Wednesday may bring a turn cooler with southerly winds shifting to northerly in the Ledian Territory.
The report lists observations taken by the United States Weather Bureau at various stations yesterday afternoon. Entries include city names such as Corpus Christi Texas Davenport Iowa and Nashville Tennessee with noted readings and conditions.
A male named Jonan Jones, described as colored, was shot and fatally wounded yesterday by John A. Richards in Crockell Tevas. A warden appeared as the cause of the trouble. Skiphards looked up to await the report of Jones wounds.
A late 19th century dispatch outlines terms for China and Germany amid a political crisis. It cites a memorial to Baron von Kettler at his murder site, a princely apology to Germany, and punishments for officials failing to prevent foreign outrages. The note calls for expelling foreign influence, abolishing certain ministries, and maintaining a Chinese imperial legation.
The United Daughters of the Confederacy plans its seventh annual convention in Montgomery starting Wednesday. Key issues include purchasing the White House of the Confederacy for a museum and promoting Civil War history in public school materials. Old officers are expected to be reelected. president General Mrs. Edwin G. Weed leads.
A historical note mentions the 1869 exposition drawing 125,075 visitors while the 1904 event saw over 69,000,000 attendees pass the gates, highlighting growth in public interest and crowd size across eras.
The War Department announced on November 6 that Porto Rico and adjacent islands will be attached to the department of the Kawt as the district of Porto Hive. General Davis will move to Mantin Philippines and report to the commanding general. Lt. Gen. Milen H. GO will oversee the reassignment. The plan reduces forces in Porto Rico while keeping a native regiment and Eleventh infantry battery under Lt. Col. James A Bucharad for future duties.
Chinese officials reportedly carried out executions amid ongoing peace negotiations with allied powers. The Dongbei action centered on a high‑level execution in the area near Pekin as Germany’s influence shifts and punitive actions ripple through the capital.
The Tribune will report the Rice Growers distributing company has formed with $16 million capital, largely backed by John W. Gates. The plan aims to buy rice under contract from growers and sell at a fixed price for four years, with options to extend, guaranteeing prices above recent market levels while directing shipments via certain rail routes.
Fragmented OCR notes report discovery of additional bodies from Monticello at Keeeue Popol with Purser FB and Wilden As, listing a rising total of nine or thirty four items. A Yarmouth incident mentions a removed wife and family entanglements amid unclear details.
Berlin reports from Shanghai claim natives killed several telegraph officials who seized a secret message from Emperor Kwai Su to Count von Waldersee, stating the emperor was a prisoner and unable to return to Pekin. Additional executions tied to the incident. European papers mock Germany’s China policy and call for strong opposition. Conger praised for urging dismissal of officials linked to anti foreign outrages.
List of soldiers killed or noted with ranks, units, and companies from November 1 to November 11. Names include McCarthy, Canges, Lateanman, Kruger, Krang, Krang, Tutter, and others across infantry, cavalry, and artillery units with dates ranging October to November.
In Madrid on November 12 delegates arrived for the Spanish American commission. Notable newcomers include M. De Peralta and Fisurado from the Domlujeny republic and the Costa Rican mine later at Paria.
Gonery and his wife and daughter accompanied Buller arrived in London today and reported to the war office. Crowds at Waterloo Station and Pall Mall cheered the general as he entered the capital.
Copenhagen reports a joint Danish Swedish bankers council in talks with American financiers to secure a 15 million dollar loan toward a Copenhagen mobility project. The price and scope remain under negotiation as representatives meet.
Omaha announces H. Mercer veteran congressman from Nebraska Second district who has just won a fourth term will run for the United States Senate.
Paris on November 12 reports that the Exposition IX at the Eiffel Tower site ended in a blaze and the Expo of 1860 ceased to exist. Officials refused to prolong the exposition, marking a swift, decisive close.
A three story frame hotel with forty five rooms burned in Poplar Bluff Missouri. About a dozen or more guests died or were fatally injured while others escaped by jumping from second and third floor windows. The building housed around forty five guests and the exact death toll remained uncertain as investigators worked through days. casualties included named guests and unregistered visitors.
The U S Supreme Court moved the Porto Rico and Philippine cases to December 11 to be argued with other matters. The review concerns duties on imports from Porto Rico and the Philippines and whether these territories are part of the United States for commercial intercourse.
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