Houston Post office and circulation notices in 1900s edition
Public notices detail subscription handling and city circulation logistics for The Houston Post. It lists office addresses in Houston and other offices, and names responsible collectors Theodore Hering Henry Stanage and A. W. Palmer for city bills. It instructs subscribers to pay by check and note delivery by 10:49 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Due Pont
Bering
Theodore Hering
Charles
Henry Stanage
A. W. Tralmer
T Busittetx
Jit Fiacor
Tie Hovaroe Printie Company
Tom Post
Livestock Trade Tensions Stir Across Nation
National Livestock Association president John W Springer cites questions on forming a packers combine. He warns against a price-raising monopoly, noting packers deny intent to merge while urging workers and farmers to unite against extortion. The piece argues trusts will shift profits from consumers to producers and workers as prices and wages react.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Livestock Association
John W. Springer
Tealoe
Ely Faramftee
Thik Gonytry
Wyalaettie
Ivestink
Pula Ferewa
Trusta
The Failure of Criminal Justice and the Remedies
An analysis of flaws in criminal justice in Houston and Texas. It argues that effective administration is essential and notes weaknesses in defense counsel, with calls for reforms to ensure accountability and prevent criminals from escaping punishment.
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Vletory
Criminal Justice Department
America
Houston
Texas
Lac
Deater
As&e
How to Reform Jury Duty in the State
The article argues for electing the highest character as jury commissioners and urges citizens to quit jury duty to reduce its inconveniences. It notes the subject’s importance to the state and asks whether the proposed remedies are proper and how best to apply them.
Archbishop Ireland Sermon Highlights Church State Tension
Archbishop Ireland delivers a Sunday sermon at St Pauls Cathedral urging Catholics to keep church and state separate and reject political agitation tied to religious interests. He cites Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines to argue government policy should guide church affairs and citizens must oppose politicized religion.
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Ireland
St. Paul
Min
Frejani
Blenck
Porto Rico
Cuba
Washington
Havana
Leo Xit
Philippines
Rome
Manila
Kelinid Deseloyes
United States
America
Ameren
Arcelie
Treland
Democrata
Pnoitinerian election and society notes from Ellis county
A pnoitinerian election is planned for Ellis county and the Texan Presa association will meet next in a new location. Discussion hints at a travel ban on Rye's editor and a fevered Central America crisis. May Vounte fain Parte is mentioned with hopes for a world approving a strict quarantine. Hostetter of Pittaburg is dead.
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Ellis County
Rye
May
Fragmentary Clippings Span Wealth, Medicine, and Press Opinion
The excerpt surveys varied notes: James W. Mackay’s path to wealth via a gold mine, Dr. Gernault’s challenge to bovine tuberculosis transmission claims, sarcasm about the notion of martyrdom, literary quotes from Dora Mann and Mary McLane, a jail incident with Sheriff Landey’s aide, and commentary on pistol culture and press exchanges. It shows a mixed typology page with commentary, gossip, and brief news items.
Peace by purchase in the Philippines tale shocks The Post
Texas man Amel B. Kelly from San Isidro accuses Governor Epifinio de los Santos of corruption and manipulation to silence dissent in Nueva Ecija. Kelly claims a bribery trap, forced resignation, and a policy of buying peace through corrupt influence. He cites affidavits and a lack of civil commission action.
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Philippine Islands
Amel B. Kelly
Texas
San Isidro
Manila Freedom
Philippines
Kelly
Nueva Eella
Epifinio de Los Santos
Federal
Islands
Santon
Luke E. Wright
Hausserman
Santos
Manila
Hiataserman
Wright
Civil Commission
Rempoval
E _ Kelly
Fragmented Austin Society Notes Reflect Global Revelry
A garbled dispatch shows visitors from Austin discussed in a light, social tone. The piece riffs on fashion, prices, and dinner fare amid political chatter and entertainment, mentioning Menelik of Abyarnia and a vaudeville reference.
Socialist Candidate Urges Land Reform in Texas Nomination
Frank Leitner of San Antonio writes from Nexus on July 28 announcing his nomination by the Socialist Labor Party for Texas governor. He argues private ownership concentrates wealth, destroys opportunity, and demands constitutional amendments to abolish private ownership and reclaim land and resources for the people, warning of class privilege and government corruption. He cites labor, anti trust law, and a shift toward socialist governance as the path to higher civilization.
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Laiipliday
Nexus
Gomrude
Texas
Socialjatabor Party
Alt
Atic
Privanonteranp
New Crecy
Hovauge
Westere
Chiis
James Madison
Gi A. Rowan
Mr Hanna Seeks Power in Politics and Roosevelts Favor
The piece argues that Mr Mark A Hanna pursues top Republican influence influenced by Bryan era dynamics and shows a growing rapport with President Roosevelt. It notes his long political clout and obligation to loyal followers shaping his ambitions and possible ministering role to supporters seeking office.
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Boston
Mark A. Hanna
Bryan
Hanna Bas
Hanna
Roosevelt
Political Contention Over Appointments in the South
The passage attacks Mr. Hanesh as the second most influential figure in his party after the president. It accuses him of pressing President McKinley to appoint corrupt officials in the South. It suggests Roosevelt cannot support Hanesh here but could aid Manoa by not interfering. The Letter expresses relief at avoiding responsibility for the immoral influence.
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Mr. Hanesh
McKinley
Rascals
South
Roosevelt
Hina
Manoa
Backward Playwriting Debate in Brookim Eagle
The Brookim Eagle critiques American playwriting arguing writers chase too literary aims. It contends managers resist high narrative fiction and reject manuscripts as too literary. The piece cites a manager’s remark about playwriting remaining on beaten paths and lacking accessibility.
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Brookim Eagle
Dunig
Hmeself
Nik
America
Datphnuts
Aul Sims
Ehe Siecksefis
The Fletion Hunger in Atlantic Monthly Commentary
A critique explains shifts in fiction, from realistic to sensational tales, noting that readers cycle through tastes as society seeks varied forms. It argues both realism and artificiality have merit and that hunger for fiction persists across eras, with a nod to Wilkie Collins.
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Atlantic Monthly
Mo Howells
Hind
Ant
Usher
Wilkie Collins
Scouts of Science on the Frontier of Progress
New York Journal notes early wireless telegraphy and rapid homegrown advances. The article praises X rays and radium while predicting future marvels beyond current discoveries. It highlights scientists as frontier explorers guiding mankind toward a continuous march of progress.
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Scouts of Science
Frontier of Progress
New York Journal
Cotye
Prairies
Marcel
Touhy
Reciprocity plan for American and French student exchanges
The article notes favorably a proposal from President Butler of Columbia for an exchange of scholarships enabling American students to study at the University of Paris and French students at Columbia. It discusses educational and commercial reciprocity as a basis and suggests expanding to Germany. It highlights potential studies in mines, engineering, electricity, arts, forestry, and architecture as part of mutual exchanges.
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School of Mines
Uniterd France
Cecil Rhodes
Columbia Hau
France
Chicago
Germany
Butler
Literary Circle notes praise from Misa Gushington-Oh to Mr Rimer
A Philadelphia hosts reader letter recounts Misa Gushington-Oh praising Mr Rimer for a poem at the Literary Circle. The exchange includes thanks and a reference to a mother calling, ending with an apologetic moment and unfinished sentiment.
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the Literary Circle
Philadelphia
Misa Gushington
Mr. Rimer
Handicapped Philadelphia Press Fragmentary Strangers Dialogue
A fragmented Philadelphia Press snippet features a slang filled exchange where a drunken speaker and a self described Stranger discuss currency, guidance, and local ropes in a tense street moment. The readable lines hint at social friction and urban navigation.
Tampering With Trier By J. M. Lawin
Poetic collage recalling rural childhood scenes and fishin' lore with lines about cattails, rail fences, and summer days, interwoven with brief comic and sensational phrases about divorce and a fencer maiden, ending with a cryptic verse about bathing and femininities.
Trolley Car Fatalities Spark Transit Debate
Chicago Tribune reports increasing trolley accidents since 1902 with rising deaths and injuries. Text notes trolley lines expanding fast and competing with steam trains, rail weights matching older roads, and long heavy cars altering rural and urban travel.
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Chicago Tribune
New York
Boston
Newport
Pittsfield
New York City
New Hampshire
Antarctic Exploration Fund Seeks Relief Expedition Budget
A Chicago Record Herald summary notes the Discovery left for Antarctica a year earlier to aid scientific research. Funding, including a New Zealand budget, totals about $600,000 with two boats prepared for relief work and navigation among ice fields.
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Chicago Record- Herald
Discovery
New Leabed
As & B&o
New Zealand
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Victor Vanmanuel
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New Orleans
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Landey
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Marshall Burney
Blirney
Hour of Representatives
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