Political tides loom over Houston as 1902 election nears
The April 3 1902 Houston Post analyzes Democratic momentum against Republicans amid calls for reform. It cites mixed delegation races in Illinois Nebraska Ohio New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It lauds Admiral Schley Dewey Miles and other heroes while blaming the administration for Cuba and the Philippines policy. It notes past Democratic gains in midterm Congresses and predicts a likely Democratic win based on public sentiment and policy criticisms.
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New York Times
Nebraska
Ohio
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Republian
Cuba
Philippine
Admiral Schley
Dewey Alan
Miles
Grants
Hayen
Arthur
Harrison
Houses of Representatives
Houde
Roosevelt
Primary results spark editorial reflections on Houston election
The Post reviews Tuesday's primary showing Hoit ticket opposition relied on citizen indifference and ignorance about real issues. It condemns Stewarts supporters for avoiding detail and warns that the public will no longer tolerate oligarchic control that benefited from tax culture. The paper calls for accountability and urges tempered, prudent behavior.
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Houston
Stewarts
Mayor Capdevielle Prevents New Orleans Streetcar Strike
The New Orleans mayor Paul Capdevielle brokered a one year compromise ending a threatened streetcar strike. He resolved a labor capital dispute after failed talks with no mediator accepted by both sides. The city gains stability and he is praised as a model for other cities, note Houston's similar choice.
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New Orleans
Paul Capdevielle
New Orleanec
Houston
Democratic Congress and campaign tensions rise before fall elections
As the congressional elections approach, Democratic confidence grows while Republicans grow uneasy. The Crampacker resolution is seen as a partisan tactic to rally Republican voters by exploiting sectional prejudice. Campaign committees plan energetic action through mid campaign period.
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Wilttees
Southern leaders ready Crumpacker challenge in senate race
The piece notes Southern senators and representatives prepare to oppose Crumpacker with arguments on the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments. It cites Rep. Fleming of Georgia and quotes Sumner and James Gillespie as authority. It argues the South could curb representation if needed and frames the issue as a major national contest.
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Crampacker
Washington Post
W. H. Fleming
Fleming
Massachusetts
Particul
Jroryla
Howe
Mr Fleming
Fourteenth
Mr. Fleming
Charles Sumner
South
James Gilleaple Alanine
Congress
Colomaisi and Royal Pledge Entertainments Spark Rumor
CoLoMais appears willing and Prince Gnokur of Bavaria asserts no descent from apes. Prof Ranke is told not to be monkeyed with. The thirteenth bigamist retires from circulation for three years. The British army will get a lighter rifle. Hitch about Hitchcock’s retirement persists. Evans may face opposition, yet the Post and magazines stay open to him. Mea Parasee learns where her husband spends evenings for a long time.
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Gnokur
Bavaria
Ranke
Parasee
New York
Sage
Fly
South Itabiv
Freddie Munster
Miles
Mark Twain
Jamaica
Memorials and purchases linked to Chief Justice Chase and judiciary
The piece notes the lack of a proper monument for Salmon P. Chase in Cincinnati and mentions plans to acquire Chief Justice Marshall's Richmond house for a courthouse and judiciary home. It also reports photographer Arthur P. Yates photographing Frederick the Great’s sword for Vanderbilt’s request and a draft to send a picture to Prince Henry of Prussia.
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Salmon P. Chase
Cincinnati
Ohio
Foverner
Treasury
Wien
John Marshall
Richmond
Arthur P. Yates
New York Central Railroad
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Washington
Frederick the Great
Albany
Prince Henry of
Pransia
Secretary Roots Army Reorganization Bill Likely Dead
Washington March 19 The Root reorganiza tion bill appears dead with General Miles cited as having killed it. Critics warn the plan would centralize power, undermine army unity, and threaten quick action in war, while supporters argue it would ease war department workload and modernize the staff.
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Manley
Connecticut
Chnirman
Root
Hawley
Shawley
Senttor Huntey
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Howard
Koopa
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Patch
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Miessane
Shafter
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Adjutant General
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Newage Committee
Napoleon
Wellington
Cass
Grant
Department of Supplyed
Siene
Exchange Interviews Skewed by Costs in International Courtesies
Fragmented excerpts from multiple papers mention a French president's planned visit to Russia, freight costs of 109000 dollars, and the notion that such diplomacy is costly but strengthens ties. Edits reference Easter broadcasts, poems, and editorials about taxes, prices, and social concerns.
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Cear
Russia
Republic
Fragmented Verse Snatches and Odd News From a Later Day
A fragmentary poem talk riffs on noses and beauty then jumps to brief, assorted items. A Beaumont editor’s mental snap and random tidbits follow, noting a newspaper man’s fortune, a German dictionary craft, a Berlin editor’s prison, and light war office notes. The piece closes with musings on prophecy and a pop culture aside.
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War Office
Editorial pickings show spring poetry and local enterprise
The writeups discuss spring poetry in various papers and note Texan and local civic focus. Nacogdoches grows with industrial features while the Plaindealer debuts lively and prosperous, hinting at university plans and regional newspaper camaraderie.
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Sion
Plaindealer
Europe
South Africa
Nacogdoches University
Daily News
Dail Plain Dealer
Liza Jane
Monkey
Els
Vacogdoches Sontnel
Notable figures and tales of wealth and lineage
The piece recalls Cecil Rhodes and his partner, famed for mining and rail ventures, with vast wealth and London and South Africa homes. It notes Marconi’s Irish-born mother and marriage, a Congregational church rector’s controversy, and President Harris commenting on college graduate brag.
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Alfred Weh
Hell
London
South Africa
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Marconi
Dublin
Guisseppe Marconi
William
Walker
First Congregational Church
Harris
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Institution College
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