This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1900
Page
4
Texas Democrats convened to adopt a platform endorsing Bryan Sayers administration and policies for tax reform railroad regulation and public education. The lengthy proceedings included proxy controversies and a heated debate over anti trust and corporate influence with Governor Hoge opposing and J M Duncan supporting minority proposals.
The convention convened at 10 o'clock with the credentials and platform committees not yet ready to report. The audience waited as officials prepared for the next business items.
Austin politicians praise Attorney General Smith after his address at the Waco convention. The Hill County figure is hailed for his firm stance and sharp rhetoric, drawing praise from allies and regret from those not in attendance who missed his performance.
Former Congressman Howard of Alabama addressed a mass meeting of middle of the populists in Dallas city hall tonight. He was severe on Bryan and the Democratic party. Howard was guest of L A Rhodes social democracy candidate for governor at Myrtle Springs Van Zandt county and will fill about a dozen Texan appointments.
An as yet unresolved report from Paris Texas describes a four days popular encampment that opened yesterday but was disrupted by rain. Ex Congressman Howard of Alabama spoke to a large audience on government ownership. An attempt to deliver addresses by Igniting Donnelly and Wharton Barker failed as they were killed, with no reason given for their absence.
Sherman notes a convention nominating J. J. Pr ai by acclamation with M. Howch and Henry Voleror as representatives Hillsboro records the republican executive committee recommending a county convention A McKinsey Roosevelt club to form at the convention Centerville shows W H Coleman elected county treasurer and Ab Proctor tax assessor in the Democratic primaries with a second primary needed for both offices
Multiple death notices list Rosa Rinella Eva Godwin Dock McPadden John Warren Clyde Farmer Pat McArthur Rosa Miller Orville Lincoln Leona Anglin and others. Entries note ages birthplaces and dates in Texas communities including Waxahachie Ledbetter Cleburne Greenville Opelika and Montgomery with brief familial details and burial mentions.
Obituaries list residents from Cromartie and Caldwell including Mrs J. J. Taste and W. In Palmer. Funeral services noted for several, with mentions of Baptist church rites in Texas and Trinity county. Residents named are Meyer of Yorkton, Hoppman of Corpus Christi, Brenneman of Patis, and Mondricks, with care described by local funeral customs and family connections.
A Houstonian describes letters from Port Elizabeth about Boer War movement, noting skilled labor demand for mounted horsemen and the Imperial service. He lists American volunteers and says 18 men enlisted for four months, with many being in sympathy with the Boers. Railways are militarized as Cape Town sees thousands drafted, and headlines mention battles and transport to the Transvaal colony.
Multiple nuptials listed with couple names and locales including Cleburne Corsicana Castrovill y Lampasas and Rockdale. Entries mention August dates and church or residence ceremonies with grandparents or officiants, plus a note about a congressional district event in Denton.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.