18 Nov 1901
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1901
Page
1
November 17 reports show mixed conditions across the eastern regions with clouds in the northwest and northeast. Fronts bring a cool spell Monday and Tuesday with varying precipitation and strengthening winds, while the South and Mid-Atlantic expect milder temperatures later in the week.
Two U.S. deputy marshals were killed during an attempted arrest near Oxford. Will Mathis, alias a suspect, fled as the men were shot at a rural gate. The deputies were identified as John A. Montgomery and Hoph Montgotlers. A bystander was wounded, and the alleged suspect was killed in the ensuing blaze. Authorities described the incident as an attempted capture tied to a whisky crime. The town faced fear as the attackers fled and a search continued.
Three workers were killed and two wounded when a collapse buried them beneath a rose of Tiblon at a homestead in PI. Emergency crews fought flames as rescuers uncovered the trapped men beneath debris. The incident occurred during a scrap collection at the top of a dump.
The piece outlines a wartime strategic plan involving Morgan and other directors to steer canal and railway control. It describes joint efforts by rail and steamship interests to dominate continental transportation and urges canal project support through coordination with government. The text notes European inquiries and shifting focus toward state facilitated canal construction.
The message urges Texans to donate urgently for Zapata County famine victims in San Leandro and nearby areas. Rep. Seabury reports widespread destitution, with crop failures and starvation looming, calling on citizens and the press to mobilize funds and supplies via Navarro and trusted committees for immediate relief.
A long OCR filled article discusses Clarke's pre Civil War boundary survey for Texas. It covers the western line along the 1060 meridian, the impact on Greer County titles, and debates on whether the boundary followed the Panhandle and Pecos region. It notes figures like Tadeo and Pritchett and references to the 1844 compromise.
President Gomoérs authorizes the furnishing of bail for Iglesias amid a suspected conspiracy tied to the Labor party in Santo Domingo. A request for funds to secure his release was sent from San Juan and Washington, with agents and federation officials seeking explanations for his arrest.
Mrs Serih Nordeman died after a morphine attempt at suicide on Saturday. Her son K B Nordeman remains in hospital with a prognosis for recovery though he raved about wanting to die, believing life here is too good for him.
The November 1 release from Washington outlines annual immigration statistics. It notes totals of aliens arriving via Canadian and other ports, counts refused landing, and contrasts data with prior periods. The report emphasizes charges and welfare concerns, and details the geographic origins of arrivals.
Former Queen Liliuokalani arrived to consult federal authorities on crown lands in Hawaii. The narrative notes the monarchy overthrow, post annexation issues, a vetoed bill for $25,000,000 for crown lands, and ongoing claims valued at over one million acres worth about 15,000,000.
Two men were killed and four injured when a premature blast exploded at Casparals stone quarry northwest of Columbus on November 17. Victims named include A.M. Vacc and John M. Anionato. Authorities investigate the accident and quarry safety.
A distorted account claims a conspiracy to establish a republic with Dawson as capital. The piece describes ringleaders in Skagway and routes toward wider insurrection, involving police actions, military figures, and alleged links to Canadian authorities amid broader tensions in the Northwest region.
Report from St Louis on November 17 notes rapid progress toward the World’s Fair structures. Washington University buildings for exhibit and educational purposes are nearing readiness. Officials indicate no pilings required for foundations, shortening timelines and reducing costs.
Local federation announces the Labor men of Chicago will form a wage earners party with separate nominations for municipal and state offices. Inspired by recent union success in San Francisco and Bridgeport, the movement follows a federation meeting and aims to mobilize labor voters.
Reported today that the mine blaze continues with limited recovery of missing miners. Few bodies recovered, two or three still unaccounted for, and suppliers were asked for pipe and hose as relief crews from other mines prepare to aid the burning shaft.
A garbled note suggests a draft nearing completion will be extremely difficult to finalize. The text indicates frustration with achieving a workable result within a week.
A Virginia Episcopal conference in Newport News on November 18 offers a memorial by James Gammon and Rev. J O Moms warning of divorce harms to home life. The document argues marriage sanctity and notes rising divorce rates to urge church action.
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