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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1901
Page
5
Racing notes from Sheepshead Bay include Flight Stakes results with Crescent and The 4 contesting 520000, plus multiple other stakes results and local track exploits across Harlem and New York. Mentioned are trainers, horses with detailed mile and furlong times, and citywide racing chatter.
In a statement issued today the Wind Jockey Club stewards criticize jockey Shaw for a ride in the MF stakes at Saratoga. The club says Shaw was careless and judgment was lacking in comparison to other rides and requests the stewards review the matter.
Fred Clarke’s team displays strong pitching depth and fielding as the lineup powers through a spring tilt. Key players showcase growing form with solid defense and sharp hitting as the squad builds toward the season.
New York announces changes to the National Football rules for the upcoming season. Paul F. Dandie heads the committee with updates set to take effect this year.
In Pittsburg on September 10 President T J Shaffer and advisers governed by the Amalgamated association hold power from the general executive board to settle the steel workers strike. The national federation terms were neither accepted nor rejected by the advisory board.
Reports from Mitebure and McKeesport detail a volatile strike with clashes at the National Tube plant and along Smith Street. Rioters confront workers, police deploy, and thousands of protestors crowd streets, with damage and property loss cited as crowds surge through McKeesport and nearby districts.
The report notes several companies except Westorm Coal and Mining plan to offer men a county contract for mink at end of eight toor day, with workers warned that forewarning strike may spread. The disruption is said to affect Kanann Missouri and Oklahoma districts.
Cilengo notes talk of a Western Freight association broadening control over major western and midwestern rail lines. Traffic directors would oversee routes from Chicago to the Pacific coast and to the Gulf of Mexico, grouping lines under three regional directors reporting to New York owners.
Report notes limited changes in a rule defining a safety in a game. The discussion involves University of Pennsylvania Cornell Yale officials and Walter Carp. The proposed amendment focuses on penalties for delays over two minutes and potential forfeiture if the game is delayed beyond three minutes.
Interviewer F. Jenkins recounts Lipton’s clear views on reform and leadership. Lipton advocates new methods and criticizes current approaches while emphasizing sincere, decisive action.
Commissioners convene in Asheville as the Southern Association of National Commissioners begins a five day session. Delegations from Alabama Arkansas Tennessee Kentucky Mississippi Louisiana Texas North Carolina Georgia Florida West Virginia and South Carolina are present. The president delivers opening remarks to the assembled body.
New York reports that Speyer & Co of New York officially announced the purchase of the Mexican International railway. The firm plans to operate the line jointly with the Mexican National, now in process of reorganization by the same company.
Fragmentary text discusses the Wid Tree subject and rates for a cup. The speaker questions timing and value, mentions danger and machinery, and notes concerns about handling gear aloft and potential loss. The passage is garbled and partially unreadable.
The discourse centers on Sir Thomas and a debate about ship design and policy. It discusses liners, naval innovations, and the potential for new metal approaches like bamadion, weighing costs, public interest, and national strategy in maritime progress.
Wellington reports partly cloudy skies for Wednesday and Thursday with occasional showers and fresh northeasterly winds. Areas near Fort Worth and Territers may see thunderstorms and cooler temperatures. Wednesday becomes fair with southerly winds shifting to variable by Thursday.
Stocks showed declines for National Oil and Pipe, with a four point recovery noted amid a low point in Beaumont and related sales activity.
In Dallas on September 10 Mugry Co ell, serving life for murder, stabbed Frank Vestry, serving two years for theft, in the county jail. Vestry died from wounds according to jail surgeons who classify them as fatal.
Gonnatow Texas September 14 Macy C Dudley pastor of the Presbyterian church of Gonzales has tendered his resignation to take effect next May Tadley has served here for several years as pastor and many friends regret his departure.
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Beaumont Texas September 10 oil activity rises with King Ol company and Trenton Rock Loom nearing oil levels. Four more wells expected to strike this week as Friday and Saturday bring heightened drilling. Local tale of a boy with remarkable sight linked to Spindle Top land adds curious color to ongoing oil boom coverage. Market reports list Anglo American 200 shares, Victor 500 shares, Victor 150 shares at 2c.
In Navagota Texas on September 10 excitement over arriving oil machinery faded as steady crews labored at the depots. The Houston company reportedly sinks a second well while observers note calmer activity and reduced public frenzy around development.
Dispatched today, six inch and a half, star described. Plans to begin boring within days. Machinery faces a grand earth exploration aided by J D Milton company. A sixteen inch pipe will start the well and be widened as possible. Prospects claim the Grimes county field is not the end, backed by top local experts.
The Guffey company keeps drilling at Dayton Field as crews test whether a tight all-Inch casing excludes side water. Captain Forney and executives J. C. McDowell W. E. Griffiths are on site or recently arrived from Beaumont, signaling possible action soon.
Report from Alvin Texas notes a further delay in the Thomas well operation due to a missing small piece of machinery that should have arrived by Saturday. Contractors expect to resume drilling by Wednesday once the equipment arrives and conditions are ready.
In Enole Texas September 1 the examining trial yesterday focused on Lee Seages charged with criminally assaulting Mrs W H Roberts at her home in the mill company area. The case moved toward a final trial as prosecutors pressed for jail.
District Judge Goodwin sentences John to be hanged at this place October 22 for the slaying of four German travelers in Colowan Texas.
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