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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1900
Page
2
A fragment notes the Allied forces not under the command of German field marshal Count von Walderser and mentions ongoing reduction orders as part of a process of perfection.
A Vienna report says Russia favors delaying peace talks to punish those responsible for anti foreign outrages. Berlin hints at an international court for Chinese officials, while Britain and Europe doubt American reply. General Grilesky tightens Amur region control. A Berlin Times correspondent defends US diplomacy.
The piece reports on blame assigned to Goon and Vicetroys for destruction of mansion property in New York. It cites a letter from Rev. John Mykes dated Shanghai August 1 and discusses claims and potential settlements.
American missionaries J. H. Roberts Mark Williams William Sprague Mrs Sprague and Miss Virginia Murdock escaped Kalyan in Chih Li China on June 5. They were chased across the desert and through Siberia to London where they arrived in good health. They plan to proceed to the Ustrod States.
William M. Rice died at his New York apartment on September 24 at about seven p.m. He was 81, married twice, with his first wife buried in Houston and his second in Milwaukee. Born in Springfield, Minnesota, he moved to Texas, prospered in merchandising and cotton, and was a millionaire at death. He later worked in railroading and became New York finance agent for the Houston and Texas Central. Funeral arrangements await removal of remains. His estate’s disposition remains unclear amid ongoing litigation over his wife’s death.
Democratic leaders at national headquarters in Chicago announce Bryan will campaign in New York from October 16 to 7 with stops in the state to secure the electoral vote. Ex Governor Stone and Chairman Jones emphasize efforts to mobilize Grover Cleveland era support and coordinate with New York city organizers.
Today reports say Prince Tuan became grand secretary to the emperor causing political tension. France and Germany exchange terse replies while U S reactions draw mixed approval. Local risks rise as floods and fire threats grow and Dallas moves to forfeit a mutual fire insurance charter.
Turbulent reports describe miners from Tennessee and Hazleton area in a quiet game setting. Tywer City projects two miners exiting the field while only one mine operates in Malloogy Valley.
The American Ateol Hoop company mills, employing about eight thousand men, stand idle as orders dry up. Preston Brown Sots and United Confederate Veterans officials address the crisis while Minnesota faces a deadly cyclone killing several.
Fragmentary dispatch notes renewed rebel activity in Colonia with ongoing clashes near Koytalipoort and Vitee. Reports say over fifty people from St Pierre remain missing after a reconnaissance gale and incursions by Boer forces.
The Great witch of the republicans was annninced a campaign committen and Plan of campaiign. Secretary MoiLemore bow goes to San Atlenio to open headquarters. The county commissioners will be need to contribute towards replacing some of the geligole destroyed by the slorci.
Philadelphia reports that troops were not deployed to quell the Schuylkill mine strike as hoped. Workers drifted back to work in several collieries while violence remained absent. Mother Jones spoke at the burial of a miner as processions moved to the cemetery.
Stranton Pa September 24 a demonstration by strikers at the Bellevue washery followed a false report the mine would be cleared. The move spurred bystanders toward the waubery and prompted threats to strike at other local washery operations. Delaware Lackawanna and Western will run armed deputy guarded trolley cars to Bellevue washery to move iron ore amid rising tensions. Sixteen carloads reached South Goranton plants as factories push to secure supplies.
The Tanks of the striking mine workers were augmented today in the region. Despite promises of protection, few employees returned to work. Only one colliery near the town reported enough men to operate, the Jaros mine remaining largely idle.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, spoke at Music Hall during the fall festival. He warned of intensifying unrest among anthracite workers and predicted a strike with operator sympathy but public support. He urged unity against the employers and noted looming cold weather could worsen coal shortages impacting operators.
News from Haaleton on September 4 reports mixed signals in the Lehigh strike. Despite operator and miner expectations, few new workers joined, with confusion over mine reopenings and regional talks continuing. United Mine Workers claim some Latimer area mines, including Sunbury’s, were not fully shut. reports from Calvin Parde and Reading mines show varied activity amid ongoing efforts to secure more workers.
The United Mine Workers press their drive but no benefits have been issued since the strike began. Archbishop Ryan may offer mediation citing railroad precedents, while Mitchell notes no settlement yet. Miners push for action as the Michath regiment’s march through McAdoo ends with a return to Shenandoah.
In Hil County, a mine owner warned 400 men and boys to return to work by a set day or the colliery would be abandoned for a long period. At North Franklin, several hundred workers quit after a shortage of denudites from Schulkill County led to a mass strike this morning.
All mines except one idle as culling from militia prompts mass joining of strikers in Mahonoy Valley. Workers at Lawrence colliery resist a strike body as troops promised to restore order. Areas affected include Hoston Run Bear Ridge Draper Girard Mammoth Gibberton Hamilton Indlin Ridge Mahonoy City North Mahonoy 81 Nicholas Sufolé Tannel Nidge and related collieries.
President Murphy of the city board of health stated there would be no relaxation of the soft coal ban despite the strike in the anthracite mining region. The law, absolute in its terms, will be enforced with emergency provisions in place.
Three hundred mules were taken from the Reliance and Alaska mines of the Reading Coal company at Chamokin Pennsylvania and sent to the Sehul.
Harrisburg Pa September 21 reports advise that 120 workers at Tower City colliery, controlled by Philadelphia and Reading Co, will go out tomorrow. The mine has operated full time since the strike was declared.
An advertisement promises a quick cure with Brome Quinine tablets sold by Creve’s drugstore. The offer claims relief in one day and refunds if not satisfied, priced at 0 per box with a bulk quantity of 250 units.
William J Bryan arrived in Chicago from Lincoln to confer with the Democratic National Committee members including Senator J K Jones and Governor Longino. He issued a statement denying any cabinet promises and said he would discharge duties according to the platform while on the campaign trail.
Senator Hanna arrived in New York and met with Republican leaders at the national headquarters. He stated no cabinet position was promised to Croker and denied predicting electoral votes or trusts. He criticized apathy among Republicans yet urged continued campaigning and said any disputes would be handled at noonday club meetings.
At a meeting in Tropkings eight-nine, a speaker’s stand collapsed into a subway shaft nine feet deep as the prohibition candidates addressed the crowd. Around seventy-five people watched. three were seriously hurt including Miss Florence Keyst injured internally, Mrs Jenkins with hip injuries, and Mrs Dice with a sprained ankle. Mr. Moloale, candidate for vice president, began the program after the rescue.
New Orleans September 24 The Democratic crate of the Third district tonight nominated R F Broussard to succeed himself in the Senate race.
An old advertisement claims piles can be cured without surgery using PAZO OINTMENT. It promises a money refund if the remedy fails and lists a price of 6 cents. The ad implies new methods by mentioning Eiching Bijod blending or protruding piles.
Berlin reports press reaction to U S refusal of German proposal on China and Helment. Commentaries in Vosalsche Zett Welt and Neustee Nachrliebted note growing difficulty among powers and delicacy of international situation. Tage Zeitung accuses the stance as a shabby trick and Berliner Taxeblatt sees the event as an accomplished tick with equanimity.
Report from Beaufort County details a fatal shooting and stabbing. Joseph Smalls, a Black man, ambushed Giles with a revolver, killing him and gravely wounding a young woman in the house. Smalls fled. Governor McSweeny is urged to arrest him amid racial tension in the neighborhood. Local sheriff has not acted. Additionally a fire at Iron Mountain shops in Little Rock causes extensive damage.
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