Houston Post Masthead and Circulation Notice
The Houston Post lists editorial and business office addresses at Franklin Avenue and announces subscription rates, travel agents, foreign offices, and correspondence instructions. It directs readers to address payments to The Houston Printing Company and names authorized city collectors for subscriptions.
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Tym Houston
Tax Houstos Printing Company
Theodore Bering
Theodore Hering
Charles Lott
Henry Stamm
A. W. Palmer
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Liberty of the Fathers Against Trusts in Party Rhetoric
The piece argues Democrats appeal to the founders and liberty while Republicans alarm against trusts led by magnates. It accuses the trust system of draining citizens and praises a fight for liberty, promising to defeat despotism of the dollar in the next elections. It ties tariffs, competition, and representation to the legacy of Washington, Yorktown, and the nation’s founders.
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Republicank
Jess
Washington
Nunn
Paciek Henry
Catitino
George
Cetiitin Tlona
Industey
Tari Thooropudlican Party
de Toukte Vo
Tari
Lane Bland
Yorktown
Goordell
Sole
Wall Street
New York
M King
The Man and the Issue in Democratic Favor
The Hon. Willem C. Whitney asserts the Democratic Party lacks a clear man and issue for 1904, but the article argues this signals strength. It identifies tariffs and trusts as the central debate, with Republicans branding protection as coronial policy and criticism aimed at foreign exploitation and concentrated wealth.
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Willem C. Whitney
New York
Whitney
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Democrata
The tariff and monopoly critique in a political call
The passage argues that a few grow richer while 99 percent become poorer due to tariff-nurtured trusts and monopolies. It labels privilege and protection as evil, opposes Whitney, and asserts Democrats will choose the right leader when time comes.
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Whitney
Texas Manufacturing Growth Highlighted by Baltimore Record
The Manufacturers' Record highlights Texas progress in manufacturing during the weeks ending July 24 and July 31. Houston shows five new items, Dallas four, El Paso four, Waco two, and Fort Worth two, as Texas manufacturing expands 139.8 percent since 1890 to 1909 with Houston up 144.4 percent. The piece notes Buffalo Bayou channel aims to connect to the sea, boosting Houston toward greater growth for Texas and the South.
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Baltimore
Texas
Beaumont
Houston
Dallas
el Paso
Waco
Fort Worth
Buffalo Bayou
Greater
South
Post Office Plans to Block Mall Orders and Home Losses
The article outlines proposed post office experiments to curb mall order houses and mitigate losses to home merchants. It notes confusion over ownerships linked to Tracy and Mowery, mentions a London palace tied to a purchase, and references Mrs John W. Mackay's grief after a major death. A French syndicate reportedly controls cotton shipments to Sudan, Texas and faces loaned belt weevil concerns.
Editorial on Rock Island expansion and reorganization plan
The editorial analyzes Rock Island’s proposed stock exchange offer and reorganization, noting it would swap $100 stock for $170 in new terms, a move critics say aims to preserve control while diluting equity. It warns excessive capitalization and expected consolidation among rail firms could undermine financial stability and intensify competition.
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Wytan
Rank Island
Sing Shire
Cipatel
Rock Island
Jesus Hons Iy
Frisco
Atlantic
Migxouri Pacific
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Burlington, Cedar Rapids
Northern
Morgan-Hill
Coal industry crisis calls for arbitration and public need
In the Anthracite region dispute the operators and miners face a showdown as the public demands fuel. The public argues mines must resume or be supported by arbitration to avoid harming industrial activity and taxing consumers. The commonwealth asserts rights to ensure supply and a peaceful settlement.
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Connorations
Maer
Commonwealth
President urges cabinet to favor public speaking louder
The Chicago Tribune reports the president suggested cabinet officers who are accustomed to public speaking should take a more prominent role. He encouraged clearer, more frequent address to the public to bolster policy messages and national confidence.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Cabinet officers to campaign on stewardship in off year
The piece notes cabinet members except the postmaster general and the secretary of the interior will directly address the public about their stewardship. It highlights hearings by Secretary Hay on diplomacy, Attorney General on trusts, Secretary Root on the Philippines, and Secretary Shaw on the treasury, reviving the practice of cabinet speeches in campaigns.
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Secretary of the Interior
Ling
Hay
Titehasheen
Philippines
Root
Teeqaury
Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Houston gun concerns raise fear of street violence
Local papers warn of youths carrying big pistols and a looming shooting in Caldwell as Houston contends with a spike in crimes. Editors urge tougher law enforcement and swift executions to curb gang violence and restore order in the Bayou City.
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Caldwell
Houston
Coldmall News-Chronicle
Bayou City
Peacealle
Larkin Prbgie
Want Olney to Speak Washington Post
Chicago reports Executive Committee favors Olney as Democratic candidate for president. James Cable says a broad speaker plan will highlight trusts and tariff link, with Patterson and Howl speeches circulated. Nourke Cochran may appear, while Republicans expect tougher funding for nationwide campaigning.
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Washington Post
cn-Attorney
Reneral Olney
New York
Bryan
Olney
Chicago
Air Olney
Calle
Mcrey
Winer
Cabie
Patterson
Howl
Philippines
Cable
Mayor veto blocks Cannon Ball firm purchase bill
The Philadelphia mayor vetoes the bill to buy the Cannon Ball firm citing prudence. The article highlights support for the veto and references Dr Leffmann’s report as a careful evaluation of the proposed site and questions council expertise and safeguards.
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Philadelphia Medical Journal
Ashbridge
Philadelphia
The Coal Operators Face Settlement of Coal Question
Boston Herald reports that coal operators claim control of settling the coal question and will do so on their own terms. Escalating rhetoric and long strike have raised prices, with talk of a seven to ten dollar per ton increase. The public bears the burden as workers and owners maneuver.
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Grove
Secretary Shaw's Common Sense Boosts Customs Rules
The New York Herald notes Americans returning from Europe are impressed by smarter courteous customs officials. Secretary Shaw rules that the $100 duty free allowance may include non clothing items, ending previous harsh interpretations. Travelers may bring small curios or gifts without fear of criminal label under this common sense policy.
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New York Herald
Europe
Shaw
Ming
Mr. Shaw
Mitchell and His Code
An August Montreal Herald article claims John Mitchell, president of the soft coal operators, was determined to uphold contract terms with employers. It notes Mitchell's past firmness and references a convention that reached a decision on the matter.
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John Mitchell
Mitchell
Mitchell advocates contractual approach to labor disputes
The article portrays Mr. Mitchell proposing that miners and operators form contracts binding labor and management. He argues workers must stand on honor to uphold contracts, challenging the view that employers face irrational unions. The plan envisions labor as a commodity with clear terms and durations.
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Mr. Mitchell
Mitchell
Franchise Values and the Rise of Municipal Franchises
A signed editorial argues franchise values are distinct from service value in profitable shares. It traces New York electric utilities consolidations, showing how public-granted rights inflated capitalization and created vast franchise wealth, benefiting owners while offering little in cash to the city.
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Wail Street
John Macy & Co
Nassau Street
New York
Moody's Manual of Corporation Securities
New York City
Edison Electricaminating Company
Manhattan Island
Edison Company
Inuallron
Ani
Anthern
Anouint
New York Gag
Eleetrie Wight, Meatianil Power
Croadway
Metropolitan Street Railway
Sulway
New York Gas and Elestele Light Heat and Power Company
Rewan
Velograph Ant Elsetrics Subway Company
Kmarl Electric Lighting
Porcerna
Tix Gore
Manhattan
Ad Properties
Srp
Sonco
Edihon Stoch
Consolidated Gas Company
New York Gas and Electric Light, Meat and Power Company
Jong
Fragmented Rural Rhyme and Quiet Day Interlude
The piece blends a rambling verse about rural life with a narrative interruption where Miss Jones is visited by Johnny and a bowling scene erupts. It shifts from nostalgic lines about fields and hills to a domestic moment and a brief exchange about baking biscuits.
Exchange Interviews Influence in Era Headlines and Local Reactions
The Sherman Daily Democrat and other papers publish quotes and reactions from various editors and figures. Editorial voices comment on current events, public figures, and the press’s role in shaping opinion amid a backdrop of urban rivalries and regional pride.
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