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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1900

Page

3

David Garrick Clinches Victory in Turf Handicap at Sheepshead Bay

The meeting's finale at Sheepshead Bay featured the favorite David Garrick winning the Great Banters Handicap with jockey Spencers aboard, defeating Bullman and a field including Ethelbert and Tithe Vol canoe. The race covered two miles with a 25 dollar purse, amid strong betting and a crowded stands scene.

Jockey Club David Garrick laVerto Peck Conmitutes & Naw Trunk Hindoo Tos Poutidas Eta Bullman Telmaon Mauca Salverine ST Uncan Banerh Jean Gal i Ethelbert Gail Maxine Cape Gomes Citm

Racing Results Highlight Fast Track Time and Wins

An OCR messy recap shows Mint Sanca winning a mile race with a record time around 1:188 and various horses named Florisar Harlem stake and Hindoo Net among others. The feature race praised an excellent start and a fast track, with multiple horses listed and times near 1:07 to 1:48 for furlongs.

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September Baseball Headlines and Players indisposed

Fragmented report notes Philadelphia and New York games with errors by Davis and others. It references Donohoe, Meyer, Bowerman, and Connors in a tense season stretch. A Brooklyn doubleheader recap mentions an even break with the first game runaway and the second game tied, highlighting Habu and Kaho among others.

New Yorks Bond Davis Meyer Bowerman Brooklynes Hender U Yi Hand Zhamer McGinnity

Fragmented OCR quotes on Corbett and party scene emerge

A garbled passage records remarks about a man named Corbett and a social gathering. The text references a move to Chicago and a friend group discussing the event with improvised names, yielding no clear narrative or outcome.

dubious medical claim ad from unknown Texas paper

An advertisement promotes a wide range of cures for bladder and kidney ailments claiming effectiveness against diabetes and other conditions. It lists testimonials, a sponsor identified as Pétion Drug Company, and locations in Texas.

Hali Or & Hall Scartr P.O Bos All Drug- Pétion Drug Company

Controversy Over Fake Fight Between Kelly and McCoy Sparks Barroom Brawl

An argument at a downtown cafe between Honest John Kelly and McCoy over the Corbett fight escalated. Kelly claimed the bout was fake and sought proof, while McCoy protested and a clash nearly occurred before friends intervened.

Tattaragil's Ang Corbett Corbett John Kelly Fehts Kelly McCoy Aure Rolly Wong Charley MecCoy Kely Motoy Mefoy McCoay Cortett Sarakea Lake

Prairie Chicken Shooting and Breed Behavior Examined

An article surveys prairie chicken shooting in the Northwest and explains bird size, breeding, and guarding behavior. It notes protection in Nebraska and surrounding states has boosted numbers, while market shooting persists and harvests average ten birds per brood, with rapid growth leading to fall stature by September.

Pieter Miles Nebraska Boone Wiliter Gulf Howetun Texas Loteworthy Rere Tio Willie Eetia Powler

Prairie chicken hunting a fading art in Teane era tale

A fragmented account describes prairie chickens and their behavior, migration, and plumage in Teane era terms. It notes birds crowding, heavy feathered hides, and cautious coloration as humans recount hunting methods and shifts in practice.

Jockey Records and Turmoil Wait on January 1 Racing

The report details jockey records and rising tensions in a thoroughbred circuit. It cites incidents of rider misbehavior, protests by players, and disciplinary actions at various venues, with clashes over privileges and conduct affecting the season start.

National League pause discussed by influential figures

The article notes brief remarks by leaders including President NX and FP Young on the National League situation. It references concerns over the game’s development and ongoing debates about its future direction and stability.

Young Leseue

Cotton planters urged to unite for fair prices in Georgia

The letter from Valod at Lo Curanco Georgia argues Georgia planters should organize to market cotton collectively and resist price pressure. It cites past losses from low prices while noting vast cotton production value and potential for better outcomes if farmers coordinate to avoid depressions forced by buyers.

Lo Curanco Georgia Cutton Ani Ora Lowe San Maerchant Uty Texas Aliee Formeta Hovsten Galv Joiing Eam Omar

Stomach Bitters Promoted as Health Foundation

An old medical advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy to prevent disease by keeping the stomach in order. It claims relief for indigestion dyspepsia and fevers and mentions a revenue stamp on the back of the remedies. The ad presents a period tone and urges readers to try the product for stomach health.

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Youths' Suits and Boys Wear in New Fall Styles

An advertisement touts youths and boys clothing in new fall styles. It lists sizes from 7 to 19, and items include Cheviots, Blue Winter Serges, Fancy Cassimeres, and Worsteds with prices from 1.50 to 15.00. Short Frouser and Eton suits, Rouid Cut and Double Breasted options, plus Madras shirts and collars.

Eton

Window Shades Picture Frames Offer Custom Mounting

Local shop offers made to order window shades and picture frames with rapid service. They provide mounting and framing options and invite customers to view samples and choose finishes.

Georgia Cotton Growers' Protective Association Message

A dated letter from N. R. Hatchinson, secretary, urging cotton growers to unite for stabilizing prices. It warns that eastern belt harvests must yield enough cotton to sustain mills and hints at potential price adjustments above ten cents per pound. The appeal emphasizes prudent, collective action among farmers.

Largo N. RB. Hatchinson Georgia Cotton Growers’ Pro * Festive Association

Peters Urges Texas Cotton Hold Market Prices Steady

Colonel F. Peters, head of the Texas Cotton Growers Protection, urges farmers to hold back cotton and market slowly to secure good prices. He notes a favorable outlook, with high prices possible if farmers delay sales, and cites support from New Orleans buyers, bankers, and state banks to back a controlled market approach.

Peters Waec Texie Texas Wier Spicer Utcaachiser New Orleans

Counterfeiters Nabbed in Chicago by Secret Service

United States Secret Service officers seized a group of counterfeiters in Chicago. They captured a man identified as John Wie, among others, during the operation conducted today.

Chicago United States Secret Service Bo John Wie

Fragments Describe Robbery Scene with Found Currency

A damaged fragment notes Ware Keys and his wife interrupted during a count felting task. The hot metal indicates an interruption. Found money includes dollars from the 1904 New Chains mint and a half dollar with the 1890 date. quarters also from 1890.

Chains Mint

Blood poisoning case from a burn in an unnamed patient

A report describes a peculiar blood poisoning case in a man from a place called Mura, Hillabore, or Toraa after a friend burned the head with a cigar. The condition worsened from inflamed skin to a severe bleed suspected to have spread through contact, with locals unsure of the transmission.

Hillabore Toraa Harvey

Milling at Daren and Durank Ties Mentioned in Durant

Fragmentary notice describes milling at Daren with T. Dealeon and Taras, referencing C. W. Grayba and Perrle Durank. Mentions a quarrel dated about six weeks ago and a main thoroughfare in Durant. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.

Daren Taras C. W. Grabya Perrle

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