The Houston Daily Post of August 9 1900
The Houston Printing Company issues The Houston Daily Post with office address and publication details. Subscription rates include monthly three months six months and yearly plans. The notice lists authorized city bill collectors and payment methods and instructs readers to report missed deliveries promptly.
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Mosyas
Theodore G. Chas
Lott
Surt Hus
Houston Printing Company
Moulton
Towne Declines Populist Bid. Pledges Support for Bryan
Hon Charlies A Towne of Minnesota declines to continue as a populist vice presidential candidate and pledges his full energy to Bryan and Stevenson. The former Republican congressman is praised for principle over party and his public service, with his letter expected to earn broad respect across parties.
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Charlies A. Towne
Minnesota
Bryan
Stevenson
Towne
Hio
Républican Party
Republican Party
Agaln
Princiipje le Wirepger
Biwi
The March to Pekin War News Haze
A World Powers note on the advancing march to Pekin shows Allied forces in uncertain position as European experts debate feasibility. Reports stress potential delays and the fate of foreign nationals amid Chinese resistance. The piece weighs possible outcomes whether the expedition succeeds or falters.
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Pekin
Peklo
Husa
Germany
Tien Twin
Heroon
Bailey
Nehee
Indianapolis Gathering Marks New Democratic Leadership
The Indianapolis gathering saluted the rise of a new Democratic leader and reinforced party unity. The event highlighted Bryan’s enduring influence, urged duty to the nation, and warned opponents of centralization versus democracy while noting regional concerns and labor issues.
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Indianapolis
Mesers
Bryat and Stevenson
Democratic Party
Bryan
Chicago
Brisbane
Republic
Texas
United States
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
W. d. Bryan
Lour
McKinley
Washington
Jackson
Palleay
Chinese Defense Forces Foil Rapid Allied Advances
The narrative describes stubborn Chinese resistance slowing advancing columns and forcing larger armies to be deployed. It cites General Gordon’s warning that mass attacks would not easily sweep Chinese troops from positions, noting foreigners’ encroachment has spurred Chinese defense preparations and that future days will reveal how large armies must be to prevail.
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Gordon
Loung
Inconsistencies and global tensions echo in aging editorial
A fragmented critique reflects on political favoritism, tariff aims, and imperial reach. The piece notes dissent over U S foreign policy, the Philippines, China trade, and domestic law enforcement, while contrasting British attitudes and wartime anxieties with expanding American influence.
Exchange Interviews Highlight Political Rhetoric Across Regions
A collage of 19th century editorials and letters discusses potical pay, trust taxes, and the 1896 election climate. Contributors criticize McKinley era policies, sugar and wool trusts, and Northern bias while defending Southern autonomy and census implications. The mix includes voices from Austin Tribune, Shreveport Times, McKinney Goanetta, and Cincinnati letters.
Weather gripes and local characters in Houston
A former North Texan now living in Houston laments weather complaints and recalls the city’s odd character Lorenzo Dow a blind accordion mascot at Krupp & Tuffly’s corner who received a new instrument from a generous donor. Officials discuss fall trade prospects amid submerged crops across South Texas.
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Houston
Lorenzo Dow
Mopsco
Krupp & Tuffly’s
Darkey
Krupp & Tuffly
Loronzo
Riche at Fort Worth conference with Texas leaders
Fort Worth Texas is hosting oincipal Charles B. Hivhe head of the government engineering corps to discuss ongoing Texas projects with the board of trade and local citizens. He meets officials and residents to review work and funding plans in the area.
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Texas
Port Worth
Charles 8. Hivhe
Government Engineering Corps
Board of Trade and Citizens
Fort Worth weighs river improvement to Dallas route
Captain Riche plans a government report on making the Trinity River navigable from Fort Worth to Dallas. The effort pushes for initial improvements to Dallas while seeking congress support for extending the project. Estimated cost runs to about 1.49 million dollars with twenty locks and dams. Captain Riche departs for St Louis to consult Captain Patrick on light draft dredge preparations for Texas waterways.
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Wort Worth
Trinity
Weala
Riche
Dallas
Fort Worth
Flas
Improvementa
Congress
Omortow
St. Louie
Patrick
Texas
First Cotton Bales Sold Across Texas in Early August 1900
Reports from Corsicana Flatonia Yoakum Weimar Schulenburg Moulton detail first bales of the season sold in Navarro County and surrounding towns. Prices range from 9 to 30 cents per pound with premiums recorded, weights from 36 to 706 pounds, and growers including EV fr Anderson James Spann John Peters F Rextorek and others.
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Corsicana
Texas
Navarro County
Swarts & Co
Bonham & Mitchell
EV. Fr. Anderson
Kerens
Anderson
Flatonia
James Spann
J. M. Harrison & Son
Yoakum
John Peters
Rees Bros
Peters
Weimar
H.W. Chinn
John Byers
Moulton
John Wiesel
Ed Boehm
State Democratic Convention Deliberates Platform Reforms
The Texas state Democratic convention in Waco adjourned without full results as the platform committee drafted proposals. Key topics included a waters Pierce permit dispute, eight hour public works law, compulsory arbitration, and a state industrial education institution for girls.
Raucous Texas Democratic Convention Debate Surges Over Water-Pierce
Waco witnesses a heated convention as Bailey defends himself against rumors of corruption. Hoge Crane and Smith address the crowd in a marathon session attacking opponents and defending anti trust and constitutional reforms amid mounting party tension.
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Gatlins
Galveston
Atorney
General Smith
Steppioay Saat
Standard Oil Company
Hogg
Texas
Hoge
Spearh
M. Crane
Hose
Smith
Watern-Pierce Company
Trogg
Gener
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