Houston Daily Post Publication Notice Snapshot
The Houston Daily Post announces office addresses and travel agents for circulation and advertising. It details subscription rates, delivery deadlines, and payment procedures while listing city circulation supervisors and authorized payment authorities. The notice sets delivery by 6 30 o'clock a m and instructs payments by check to The Post Printing Company.
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Carters
Theodore Bering
Messia
Chas
Lott
Pad
Honley
North Carolina election shapes southern progress and race policy
The article lauds North Carolina's Thursday election results, arguing Democratic dominance stabilizes state affairs. It asserts reduced political tensions, focus on economic growth, and notes improved conditions for African Americans as literacy and property ownership rise. It suggests southern states benefit if illiteracy declines and enfranchisement aligns with education and property.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Politiea
Cieat
North Carolin Bow
Evidences of Extortion Price Increases Across Goods
A compilation shows steep price rises from 1899 to 1900 on items tied to trusts or manufacturers combines. Tariffs and lax enforcement allegedly drive higher costs for linseed oil, peanut oil, petrol, sugar, spearmint, camphor, quinine, soda, leather, calico, indigo prints, hemp, copper, lead, tin plate, and cement among others.
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Wedern
Calico
Rosendale Cement
Nis
Portland
Rise in Prices for Common Goods Sparks Critique of Trusts
An 19th century opinion piece argues that a leading New York interior paper reveals broad price hikes by trusts across many goods. It notes increases in hats boots cottons and leather products while agricultural prices largely stagnate or fall. The author accuses republican policy of aiding combines to raise living costs without boosting farm prices or wages.
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Creedmore
New York
Isbor
Trade surge boosts American foreign commerce in year ending June 30
The nation reports foreign trade exceeding $2 billion with imports over $549 million and exports about $1.5 billion. Manufactures led export gains, rising nearly $101 million from the prior year, while overall exports rose about $187 million. The balance of trade favored the U S by roughly $545 million. The piece argues free trade would have spurred even faster export growth and less protective tariffs, noting major gains in markets beyond traditional territories.
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Germany
England
Republican Party
America
Imperiativm Us Now Reaches Thin Country War Powers
A fragmented editorial argues the president acts without Congress to wage war and urges readers to heed Judge Van Meter’s explanation of the good roads bond. It calls for Republican restraint and civic vigilance in Harris County.
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Congress
van Mer
Good Roads
Harris
Trusts and reforms mix in late 19th century debate
The piece rails against trusts and privileged groups while urging equal rights and anti trust policy. It notes political figures McKinley Bryan and Hanna, critiques media like the Indianapolis Sentinel, and references events in New Jersey Kentucky and Pekin. It preserves era tone and mentions Emperor William and King Humbert in a broad political context.
Debated Philippine Policy and Republican Rifts Exposed
A verbose 19th century column accuses American policy in the Philippines of violent aims and contrasts U S conduct with German actions. It critiques Hawley faction strategizing in Texas, urges district electors to reject Hawley and Burgess, and mocks press portrayals of China’s war conduct while noting political shifts in the Republican ranks.
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Hawley
Arman
Texas
Galveston
Tedin
Burgess Atould
Floreaville
Fragmentary Political Rhetoric From a Bygone Era
A damaged OCR fragment discusses liberty and justice against corruption and greed, mentioning a figure named io caunine Hanne and his satellites. The text alludes to threats to the people of the United States and an ongoing struggle for rights and property.
Humphries Trial Opens as State Rests in Palestine Case
In Palestine Texas August 3 the state rested after more than one hundred witnesses. Defense to open tomorrow morning. Bailiff H V Bagwell testified about tracking horses used in the lynching and said tracks were abandoned at key points to avoid suspicion. He aided Dutch Gardner and contradicted John Greenhaw who claimed Jim Humphries was placed on Joe Wilkersons pony. Bagwell described meetings with citizens to arrest Patterson and authorized squads watching homes.
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H. V. Bagwell
Rhodes
Bagwell
Dutch Gardner
Firjahce
John Greanbaw
Greenhaw Teadl
Jim Humphries
Joe Wilkerson
Wilkergon
W. B. Brooke
John Greenhaw
Mr. Bagwell
Hell
Citzzens
Patternon
Jim Wumphries
Pallarney
Apa
Patterson
Strike at Wharton Colored Normal Closes After Disputes
Wharton Texas August 9 The Post Correspondent reports County Superintendent W N Foster attended the normal session after State Superintendent Kendall directed examination duties. Of thirty present all left the room save three, later resigning. A resolution declared boycotting the exam showed demand for justice and fair treatment. The normal is now closed.
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Wharton
Texas
Post
W. N. Foster
Colored Normal
Woater Eava
Kendall
Rome
Palestine Coal and Mining Co organized in Palestine Texas
The Palestine Coal and Mining Company chartered in Palestine on August 3. Officers elected include C. J. Grainger president and general manager G. L. Noble vice president E L Howell secretary and attorney and W F Du Bose treasurer. Directors are C J Grainger G L Noble A B Hodges William Branagan J W Oxzment George Bordeaux F Huffamith. Twenty originators named include J Grainger G L Noble O J Dugey A B Hodges J W Orment W F Du Bose William Branigan F Huffsmith G W Bordeaux B L Howall J C Huff G L Turner F J Matthews I S Dallam G J L Turner Thomas Hall J J Cavanaugh G Hunter Mrs BB Nolen Sam Moore.
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Palestine
Texas
Palestine Coal and Mining Company
Auatia
Olflcorn
C. J. Grainger
G. L. Noble
E. L. Howell
W. F. du Bose
A. B. Hodges
William Branagan
J. W. Oxzment
George Bordeaux
F. Huffamith
J. Grainger
O. J. Dugey
A. B H. Hodges
J. W. Orment
W. F. Fu Bose
William Branniagan
F. Huffsmith
G. W. Bordeaux
B. L. Howall
State Stenographers Open Meeting in Fort Worth
C W Payne of Austin opened the State Stenographers association in Fort Worth with a welcome by Mayor Powell. Thirty new members were enrolled. Attendance grew through the day and the real business and president election are set for tomorrow with a Houston location favored by many.
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Fort Worth
Texas
C. W. Payne
Austin
State Stenographers Association
Stokes
Vernon
Powell
Payne
A. B. Lyerly
Houston
Graham convicted in Robertson County murder case
Guy Graham was found guilty of the murder of A Bouwall near Elliott seven miles south of Franklin Texas on March 16. He received a life term in the penitentiary with District Attorney South leading the prosecution assisted by local and neighboring lawyers. The defense team includes Campbell Gann and Judge Teague as they prepare a motion for a new trial.
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Hoowell
Franklin
Texas
Cours
Robertson County
Guy Graham
A. Bouwall
Eilott
Thia City
South
Field & Bailey
Calvert
J. Pelton Lane
Hearne Ant
J. B. Bishop
Campbell & Gann
Teague
Navasota
Counes
Democratic Victory Report From North Carolina Elections
North Carolina reports show 38 Democrats elected to the Senate and 95 to the House with a net Democratic majority of 60 603 after statewide returns. Contests are expected in several counties amid accusations of irregularities in Randolph and Harnett and smaller issues in Gillies and Chatham.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Iyalin
Rundolpa
Hurnett
G ¥Illies
Chatham
Atwater
Senate
Douirul
House
Geome
Butler
McKinley
Simmons
Democratic
Bryan
Mecklenberg
Edgecombe
Robeson
Hanover
Wit Thieco
Mutler
Bryan Writes 8000 Word Acceptance Speech
Lincoln Neb August 3 Mr Bryan ends drafting his Indianapolis acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination at presidency. He stays in Chicago several days after the convention to brief leaders of Democratic forces and coordinate strategy while planning future notices and talks with party leaders and the Newman head.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Indianapolis
Philippines
Btig
Mifiryan
Chicago
Biman
Nuatiolla Populiat Committee
Chieass
Andianapolis
Edmiston
Mila
Objea
Towne
Lost horse and saddle in Richmond area
Richmond Texas August 2 lost a brown horse about 15 1 2 hands high with HM brand on left shoulder. Carried an old saddle and bridle with a hand tale alec bit. Named R P Ariscve Jr sheriff Fort Bend County Texas seeks information.
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Richmond
Texas
R. P. Ariscve, Jr
Sherif
Fort Bend County
Waxahachie Chautauqua sees elders day crowds rise
Waxahachie Texas Augury today reports elders and deacons day at the Chautauqua with smaller attendance than yesterday yet strong interest from prominent church leaders from various sections. Preparations begin for a larger assembly next year with visitors predicting about 4000 attendees.
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Waxahachie
Chantauqua
Texas
Tle Chautauqua
Varioup
First Car of Cotton Seed Sold in Beeville
The first car of cotton seed from the year's crop was sold in Beeville Texas. Agus IL Mr G R B Toulerton for Merchants and Planters Old company of Houston purchased from W W Pierce. The car bore a large banner announcing the sale. Price not stated but likely a premium for the first car.
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Beeville
Texas
Agus
G. RB. Toulerton
Old Company of
Houston
W. W. Pierce
German farmers buy 4000 acres near Strawn for truck farming
A committee of Germans who were in Strawn last summer bought cash for 4000 acres eight miles north of Strawn. They plan to form a large German farming colony to grow produce to market locally to meet the coal mine area demand.
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Strawn
Texas
Gerge
Section Foreman Injured In Rail Car Wreck At Pittsburg
In Pittsburg Texas a band car derailed from the Sherman Shreveport and Southern railway shortly after leaving the station. Section Foreman John Dyer was thrown from the car and seriously injured though expected to recover.
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Pittsburg
Texas
Sherman, Shreveport and Southern Railway
John Dyer
Electric Car Line Promoters Meet With Commission
Austin August 13. J F Crear H Fitch and A G Moseley of Denison promoters discuss an electric car line from Desmon to Sherman with the railroad commission. Project to be capitalized at 400000.
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Austin
Texas
FP. Crear
H. Fitch
A. G. Moseley
Denison
Desmon
Sherman
Railroad Commission
Will Redeem Kentucky and Goebel Murder Echo
A Kentucky correspondent argues Democrats, led by Beckham, will win this fall after Goebel's assassination. He recalls Frankfort and Georgetown trials, praises Goebel, and notes Stevenson strengthens Bryan ticket. Republicans suffer, Kentucky tilts Democratic as a response to corruption and murder.
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George D. Armistead
Louluyilie
Stall Speoi
Commonwealth
Ohio River
Kentucky
America
Texas
W. Beckham
Matty
Georgetown
Goebel
Turhor
Fepuibifeana
Frankfort
Higne
Stevenson
Cleveland
Oa Grove
Mr. Cleveland
Bryan
Beckham
Rpine
Plunder
Hidinng
Moint
Street Car Company Censured In Texas Meeting
A large meeting of citizens in Daling Texas censured the DalIna Consolidated Electric Street Railway for its treatment of its union motormen and its refusal to arbitrate the strike. Resolutions urged the city council to require the company to use conductors on cars and enforce fire on cars. The group called for the next legislature to enact compulsory arbitration of labor disputes.
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Daling
Texas
Dal- Ina Consolidated Electric Street Railway Company
Hts
Julian Capers
W. A. Shaw
J. C. McNealus
Democratic Executive Committee
City Counci
Consolidated Company
Alto
CURTAILMENT OF Cotton Goods Orders Worsens in Fall River
New York reports widespread order cancellations as cotton fabric demand shrinks after market closures. A single 50 000 piece order was countermanded and others for 600 pieces reduced. manufacturers push output cuts and foresee the slowdown lasting for a considerable time.
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New York
Fall River
Address by New King of Atalyta on Unity and Independence
The king outlines his policy of unity and independence, honoring his father and grandfather, and pledges to guard the country with loyal subjects. He praises the memory of Bert of Savoy and calls for continued devotion to the realm and its institutions. New York reports also note Governor W. Hires investigating plot allegations related to King Huimbert Y monarchs.
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Monta
Victor Uel
Ataly Ta
Providense
Thia
Daly
Hess
Wisdeag
Die Coung
Sivan
Italy
Ialiana
Bert
Savoy
Ty House
Reian
Rome
Graz
Graz and Pledee
New York
Whires
Abeshtown
Huimbert Y
Newsey
Paris cabinet reveals assassin name and trial fate
At a Paris cabinet meeting the assassin of Musteafferd-Dinshah of Parsia is named as Salsog a Frenchman. He spoke of previous plots and claimed he killed the shah and could kill the czar if needed. Authorities consider life imprisonment or possible guillotine under existing statutes. Berlin dispatch notes German police arrest American suspects.
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Paris
Wylay
Musteafferd-Dinshah
Parsia
Salsog
Anil Urchist
Suleon
Yeatenger
Chamber of Denaties
Plague Outbreak Reported in London Four Cases Noted
Washington reports four cases of plague in London with two deaths. Surgeon Thomas notes bacteriological confirmation and potential spread to Washington. authorities will monitor for contagion and enforce quarantine if needed. Also mentions dredging work at Aramana near Texans crossing and jetty removal plans after loot incident.
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Washington
Thomas
London
Surgeon Marine Hospital
Wassickees
Arama
Arantan Pace
Texans
Arrar
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