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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1900
Page
3
Bids opened for the north Beaumont improvement bonds resulted in Harris Co Chicago bidding 126165 dollars with others at 120625 122106 and 126165 reflecting nearly 10 percent premium over par The sale underscored a record high price for Texas city bonds in November reports from Beaumont Texas.
An inquest opened today into the death of Joe Plagek and Jacob Schramek led by Bob Hal Mitre, with Ballard and Pittuck noted in investigations. Local officials and residents from Mullican to Galveston were seen visiting and giving testimony as community figures attended the proceedings.
Dallas faces a heated fight as William M. OLeary contests for postmaster against a field of Republican rivals. The battle ties to Senator Culberson and national figures Hanna and Dick, with internal revenue, district attorney, and other slots at stake.
Eugene Campbell aged 25 years 6 months son of Mayor W P Campbell and Eue Dora Campbell died at his parents home in Crowley after eight months of illness. Funeral held this afternoon with interment in Crowley cemetery. He leaves two brothers and a sister and many friends. Five receipts still go higher and the 2 3 5 000 work has reached to 6 1 0 00 bags. Farmers hold for buyers with prices 1.25 to 1.60 per barrel.
Calvert residents report routines and visits with Mrs. Mamie Smith in Rice visiting Calvert households. Mrs. J B Lewis hosts the Shakespeare club gathering as Georgia Smith returns from Hammond Station after a multi day stay in Calvert. Indigestion and dyspepsia claim many, while a claimed remedy HEREINE is advertised by A Kiessing druggist with a 0 cent price and a Columbus Bar-Lack Typewriter agents notice by Runkle and Fosback in Paso.
The Texas longhorns, in prime condition, prepare to host the Missouri Tigers in Austin this weekend. Local fans anticipate a hard fought game with strong hopes of victory and a loud postgame celebration if the home team wins.
Race card from Oakland to San Francisco on November 13 lists multiple races with distances furlongs miles and times. Entrants include Jingle Jingle Acrobat Golden Age Gold One and others with place terms and weights. weather cloudy track fast and notable handicaps noted.
Cincinnati race list reports multiple events with horses such as Fyer Hand Sadie Burnam Charles Shine and Morleto Black Jew Faty Prince. Times range from 1 02 1 2 for five furlongs to 1 46 3 4 for the mile and fifty yards. Track conditions noted as clear and fast with numerous selling and high weight handicaps and entries including The Covenanter Propeller Colonel Strathy and Joe Martin.
New York on November 15 reports the Queen's Jockey club fall meeting at Aqueduct closed with three favorites one second choice and two outsiders at short prices. Humboldt wins last race as the season ends in the Metropolitan district. Winning times listed include seven furlongs 1 26 2 5 and mile and seventy yards 1 47 4 5 among others.
London reports the Jockey Club stewards adjourned without a decision on trainer Wishard and jockey Leifer Relff. Lord Durham is not believed to have proven charges of pulling Mr Croker's The Scotchman at Doncaster. Relff rode Orrix Root to win the Drake Low and Lecernan in another race. Night Blade won the Dover stakes with Relff aboard. Legal actions expected and court review planned as racing men speculate on acquittal.
New York dispatch notes jockey Tod Sloan was humiliated after being turned down by the Prince of Wales aboard the Kaleer Wilhelm in London, leaving England disappointed.
Articles of agreement filed in New York on November 13 outline plans for James J. Jeffries to fight Guar Rabin and Tom Sharkey on or before June 1 with a twenty five round format or extensions if needed. The bout would be governed by Marquis of Queensberry rules with limited gloves and a finished winner take all purse. Separate terms anticipate matches with Rob Fitzsimmons and Ruhlin prior to or after the Rablin bout, and a later potential Jeffries Sharkey clash. Also notes Lipton’s Shamrock II construction work at Rumbar ton with Sir Thomas Lipton connected.
Fort Davis reports abundant game with a group returning from the Devise mountains carrying three bears and three deer. Other parties also fared well, highlighting a plentiful hunting season in the region.
Corsicana Texas November 11 commissioners finalize Navarro vote certifying new officers A B Graham as county judge L A Johnson county attorney J W Bates clerk D R Adkeston county clerk W Robinson sheriff A S Crews collector J Rogers assessor H M Randolph treasurer B F Moreag surveyor G W Hooks county superintendent plus notes on housing projects and local events including prairie chickens hunted by A B Miller and A M Thompson Walderee lodge of Sons of Hermann formed with officers M E B Prey president A W Liveran secretary Carl Zott le treasurer engagement announced between Mire Flora Selomon and Bea Galdemith
HGAMLAND STOVES and MANGIIOS received the highest prize at the Paris Exposition in Aton, according to local reports of the event and awards.
Mexia mourns 7 year old Callie Pittman daughter of Mr and Mrs W D Pittman who died after a two week illness. Prairie Grove resident A W Hipp dies. Captain R M Love and Professor Jesse Andersen of Tehuacana travel to Sherman to attend the Cumberland Presbyterian synod.
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Secretary Kincaide reports for the Houston YMCA final year ending October 1, 1900. Attendance and activity rise across religious, social and educational programs with 40 daily average visitors and a focus on membership growth and debt reduction. Major supporters include the Ladies Auxiliary contributing refreshments and decoration.
County Commissioners Court met in adjournment session with a quorum and John B Williams serving as clerk. The record notes the presence of board members and formal adjournment actions.
The court approved first class public roads from Cedar Bayou to Goose Creek and from Handy Street to Atascoceta Road. It accepted brick sewer work bids by Hipp Key and W H Marshall. A public road office was created with a $75 month salary, and bonds set at $1000 for the superintendent of convict forces.
At a Caledonian Society meeting in Moanan Gilling last night, it was decided to celebrate Robert Burne Girth’s anniversary on June twenty second. A committee led by George Couper and others outlined immediate steps to organize the commemoration.
In Denver on November 16 9 oclock tollight Sheriff Freeman of Lingolncouste opts to avoid lynching the confessed murderer John Porter of little Lourie Front. Crowds fill the streets while Porter is moved to Sheriff Jones county jail where he spends the day reading the Bible and praying amid calm penitence.
A violent incident near Athens Texas left Georgi Lee, an African American man, severely injured after being struck with an axe. He was found in a nearby wagon late on November 15, amid a tense scene that raised concerns over local safety and race relations.
Fragment describes a product that “sets the stomach at work” by turning oil into strength and life. It mentions sending a sample and gives Scott & Mowne of Pearl Street New York as the contact for trials.
The twelfth quarterly conference of the district met last night at the My FR Church South in Orange. Rev Jaa Crutch spoke as pastor and the board of stewards presented its annual report. A young member Harries Perna, a two year old died after a morphine overdose in a pew, a two year old adopted child died.
An old advertisement touts Winwlow’s Soothing Syrup for children claiming it calms teethin pain, relieves colic, soothes the baby, and is the best remedy for teething and related discomfort, with emphasis on its long use.
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