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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1900
Page
1
London dispatch reports Shanghai intelligence that Germany and China may clash. Corroborated details suggest Chinese forces move toward Taku, with plans to seize key forts and compel surrender. German advance could target Wu Sung fort and Kiang Su provinces, backed by France and Russia.
War department dispatch outlines that General Chaffee will keep a legation guard in Pekin to protect Americans and interests, while the remainder of his force plus staff go to Manila under General MacArthur. About 4700 troops are in China. roughly 1000 marines will be withdrawn aboard the Asiatic station ship.
London dispatch reports Shanghai sources saying Prince Tuan issued a secret edict in the empress dowager's name urging continued war against the powers at any cost. It warns officials who oppose the Manchus will be beheaded, the family executed, and ancestral tombs demolished.
A Russian force seized Lucai forts near Taku without casualties. Russians are expanding the Tien Wily railway network and plan further railway construction. Russian Minister M. De Giers stays in Poking. An expedition from Taku to Pao Ting Fu is set for September 28.
A cable message from London September 5 reports seven American missionaries murdered at Shi Chee Toning Yuh Yung in Shag province. The incident underscores threats facing religious workers abroad.
Report from Fort Worth Texas dated September 2 states the governor and Mr Thomas survived a weather event. They were aided by others after the storm damaged the area.
Pekin reports anxious waiting for Li Hung Chang to assert Chinese authority and for peace talks. US Minister Conger doubts Li's credentials and plan. Rockhill muses on arrival and diplomacy. Red Cross hospital opens for soldiers of all nationalities. Tung Choo blast casualties leave thirty British dead.
Washington September 28 The United States moves to fulfill a pledge to Russia by reducing American forces in China to a legation guard level after talks with General Chaffee. Russia will withdraw Pekin forces after coordination with other commanders, while Britain appears to back the US position. Lee reports Prince Tuan’s honors, though not officially confirmed, and officials discuss remaining Chinese questions.
Reports suggest Prince Tuan may gain advancement amid regional turmoil. The state department may scrutinize the move as a potential obstacle to forthcoming negotiations. Goodnow cautions Shenghai’s taotai degradation ties to foreign approval, while a French consular protest joins a broader diplomatic mix. Russia and Japan respond to Germany’s note with cautious support or conditional approval.
The official result of the presidential election was published by the chamber of deputies showing no change from July 9. It states that the electors chosen will vote for the president, while the popular vote and electoral process confirmed Titan as president. Berlin reports Prince Henry of Prussia becomes commander in chief of the German squadron, succeeding Admiral Hoffmann.
The census figures released report Dallas and Fort Worth both gaining populations since 1900 and 1880 respectively. Dallas notes a drop to 42000 amid accusations of census inaccuracies, while Fort Worth and Elgin growth suggest broader Texas urban expansion.
Washington September 2 report lists Sylvester W Damen Mount Pleasant Jeit D Dowell L M Gallifer Mineola Joseph t lee Event John W Morrow Nobility speculum Clause H Rohlf New Fountain windmill regulation William F Smith Crockett trace carrier in patent matter.
Washington grants Kersey D Cobbs of Port Worth a pension of 17 dollars per month. The First National Bank of Houston is approved as a fiduciary agent for Wolfe County National Bank of Wolfe City.
Rate clerks of the Central Goldeastern and Southwestern roads held a meeting in Cipelnoad Ohio to perfect winter tourist accommodations. Officials announced tickets for Southeastern lines go on sale October 1 and for other lines on November 1, valid until April 30 with return privileges.
London reports Lord Salisbury declines to accept Germany’s terms, signaling alignment with Washington. Observers note differing views may persist as officials weigh China settlement options amid ongoing diplomacy and press speculation.
The Galveston map from Sundays Post showing storm havoc proved very popular and the Supplies of Posts sold out. To meet demand the map will be reproduced in next Thursday’s issue and extra copies can be ordered in advance for mailing to friends.
Washington reports a weekly weather summary noting heavy January rainfall in some regions disrupting farm work and injuring crops, with drought persisting in the upper Ohio valley and parts of Missouri and the Mid Atlantic. Cotton picking progresses in central and eastern belts, while Texas and Oklahoma see cotton damage from drought and rains in late week. Curing favorable with much tobacco housed.
New York on September 25 reports Texans listed at city hotels including Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Phyinn at Normandie and C. W. Harkrler at Herald Square with Cheoka W. Court in Marble Galveston at the Galveston entry.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and places including Hy S and Flint Rowemore Korena and Mr and Mrs Rh Waverly Smith Hartley Hartley and Imperial with no clear event or action to summarize.
Frankfort Ky September 25 The jury in the Howard murder case recounts long deliberations after a 200 page record. The foreman predicts a hung verdict and the jury will reconvene at 8 o clock tomorrow to resume the effort as Commonwealth Attorney Ten Williams argues the case is hopelessly hung.
A massive brush fire near Occidental in California has burned about 1 million square miles and caused estimated damage of 1.5 million dollars. The blaze, believed started by a man born at Freestone, has burned for several days.
Mr Grubbs at Ban Marcos Texas delivers an eloquent address in advocacy of the Girly Industrial College of Texan at the courthouse this evening.
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