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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1900
Page
5
The Galveston scene features a county labor union wage contract push and a real estate sign controversy. Agents plan to remove crowded For Sale boards while Weld & Neville moves cotton trade efforts, Galveston firms eye cable business, and court actions hint at lingering labor disputes.
Belonging to Mr. Wilcox of Alawac near Double Bayou. Several races between horses at 4 p m on the one road near the city. Notes and personals mention Dr A By Gardner of Bellville and others at the Tremont hotel. A marriage license issued to Oliver Wexterdah and Mrs Louise Elizabeth Radelupa. Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe agent RB Dillon in town. Subscriptions for Beach hotel received from MH Nelmeyer and Lovejoy Sampson Mallvinsky. Ladies of St Marys cathedral plan monthly entertainments at Cathedral ball beginning tonight August 19 at 8 o clock to benefit church debt Meek Robinson reports on grain inspection uniformity at gulf ports. Wells Fargo Express moves to 219 Tremont street with oak fixtures and bronze fittings.
Fort Worth Texas August 13 The county commissioners court debated franchise tax on corporations with railroads leading a major opposition. F B Stanley for Fort Worth and Denver Road argued taxable property in severe counties is rendered and that use of property is a personal right not subject to tax. The dispute centers on whether taxes apply to property or occupation taxes.
A disturbing fragment reports a grandchild found in a shallow pool of water during a return trip. Details are unclear, but authorities began an investigation today as the scene is examined for causes and accountability.
The full blood Creek Indians reject allotments and secede from the Creek government forming a pure Indian government led by Chinnutle Hao. No whites will reside in the settlements and residents will not enter white areas. They follow the Great Spirit and revive dances of a century ago with Seminole support possible.
A sequence of names and locations appears in the clipping. Individuals and cities include Mr. Ploid, Gardner in Bell ville, Camden, Kansas City, Ralph Ogden in Tex as, Loveland in Penn Ind, MacCo hen, Dew in Terrell, Lantry in Strang City, Watson in Mra Li Nowell Beaumont, Adame in city, Fermini in San Antonio, Sivalis in Holston, McFerman in Columbus Ohio, Bocxer in Beaumont, Hash in st. Loii, Cain in Houston.
Governor Sayers announces general election in Texas for November 6. Proclamation sent to the secretary of state and will be published and posted at precinct voting places statewide. Epworth League officers elected for the coming year include President Georges Deckard, First VP Frank Burleson, Second VP Mick Mola Ball, Third VP W. W. Woodson, Secretary Miss Lolia Porter, and Treasurer Otto Ackermann.
Citizens of Colorado County prepared a reception and program for the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Immigration Association but washouts halted railroad transport forcing the postponement to August 28. An exhibit of local crops was prepared for shipment to Houston and papers include topics on rice culture homestead laws health laws and railroad promotion.
The body of a white woman was found in the waiting room at the Texas Pacific depot in Jefferson Texas this morning. Death is believed to be a self inflicted case. A note directs that the body be sent to San Antonio Texas signed Anna Marone.
Henrietta Texas August 11 Mrs Tom Ready dies at 3 this morning from grief after her son was killed in a damp gagging well accident reported earlier in The Post. She never recovered after returning from the funeral and died in bed with no bodily illness.
Joe Ballinger dies at 30 from consumption. Rev Dr Whaling of Tenth Street Methodist Church at his home. Mrs Hattie R Caswell, wife of W B Caswell, fled this morning. Attorney General Smith returns from Waco after a brief visit to Hillsboro. Governor appoints Jake Magento Murs and Joseph A Springer as Texas commissioners of deeds in Cite. Eye, ear and throat hospital foundation advances at Fourteenth and Congress. Hogee confined at home with hoarseness after convention. R E Prince of CoralcAna visits town for site department business. candidate for the speakership in the next legislature.
Denton Texas August 12 Several young democrats move to form a young men democratic club of Denton county and circulate sign up sheets. A meeting of signers is expected in Denton city soon to establish a permanent organization with broad membership and momentum. The trend reflects rising youth involvement in party affairs noted at the recent State Democratic convention where many first time delegates attended.
John Echols, 33, editor at Howa Herald and respected Van Alstyne citizen, died of stomach hemorrhage after a visit to Boales and trip home. He was described as popular with many friends. A separate item notes Montgomery street car line damage and local transport progress in Sherman amid various enterprise reports.
Alvin, Texas, August 17 to Mouears Chas Weatrop and W Wyant Jr returned from a trip to the rice regions of Louisiana and East Texas. They aim to introduce rice farming and plan a large farm in the county using their extensive lands and resources. The community sees rice as the key issue and hopes the project advances.
AURUSS 14 Richter Bros dealers and manufacturers filed a nocattel mortgage naming A Gantt as trustee. Creditors listed include G H Schroell Kopf Dallas 600 Speer Stineman Co Dallas 100 Meyer Mannerman St Louis 00 J L Silver San Angelo employee 174 65 A J Maker San Angelo bankers 40 3 W Rimes San Angelo attorney 75. Preferred: A J Baker Co J L Miller and B H W Rimes.
Hon M M W Howard of Montgomery Alabama spoke to over 2000 at the Miller County courthouse East Texarkana delivering a Republican argument. The middle of the road nominees Haus Barker and Ignatius Donnelly were billed but Donnelly’s stroke and Barker’s recall paused their plans. The piece also notes Jim Wells being celebrated by Democrats in Waco for state chairmanship and urges loyalty to his leadership.
The Bastrop bulletin reports Republicans call for precinct meetings to form McKinley and Roosevelt clubs. Precinct No. 1 met at the court house and organized a club with forty members, led by president Charles P. Zegenhals and secretary William Anderson.
August 13 Fort Worth Texas reports John K. Good of Quanah returning from Kansas City after arranging delivery of 3000 cattle to W.4 and Wallace Good. The sale totals near 100000 dollars with 6000 head delivered to Fouts and Simpson of Baylor county. Final totals may exceed 150000 dollars.
In San Diego Texas on August 13 Juanitta Guerra 18 daughter of Don Juan Joro Guerra died after saturating her clothing with coal oil and burying herself in shacks. She lived until late last night but gave no explanation for the act.
The Caddo Fencibles company Sixteenth Loula jana held an August 13 reunion at the courthouse with eight of fourteen survivors in attendance. Addresses lasted four hours followed by a banquet. The article notes Rose & Co. lost $15,000 to a fire on Saturday, with Cully insured.
Woodmen of the World in Coavden Texas dedicated their new hall last night. The program engaged a large audience and a grand ball followed. Visitors came from Grovoton Corrikan Moncow Hor tense Biryker and Chester to attend the event.
An 11 year old girl, daughter of a farmer named Magill from West Point in this county, was badly mangled when an empty whisky barrel exploded after she dropped a lit match into the bunghole. She survived the blast though the full extent of injuries is unknown.
In Palestine Texas on August 11 the Wilkerson case saw no new developments as several witnesses were examined and a crowded courtroom noted an increased attendance by ladies during the afternoon session.
In a sad incident on August 13 a young boy, son of Mrs. George Wright, drowned after wading into a two and a half foot water pool near the family home while trying to follow his grandfather, Mr. Jv. B. Reed, toward a watermelon patch.
The article notes Ant Mattern appearing before a county gathering with strong turnout from diverse party sectors. It highlights good attendance and cross party interest in the proceedings.
Reports from Lockhart to Navasota describe excessive rainfall hindering weed control and cotton growth. Farmers in Williamson, Burnet, Fayette, Bastrop, Harris, Grimes, and Goliad counties report delayed harvests, rising worm risk, and fears of low yields as storms disrupt planting and opening of cotton bolls.
In Denton, Texas, three weeks of rainless and wet days hamper wheat harvest. Worms devastate grain, a quarter of wheat remains unthreshed and shocks are hidden by weeds. Land is broken but soil remains hard, sprouting grain reduces value near zero.
In Halletaville Texas on August 13 the commissioner court met in regular session with Henry Quota absent due to illness. The court learned Navidad river bridges had washed away in flood conditions. County Assessor Pesekhan finished the assessment tolls with some items to be reviewed next week, noting increases exceeding 100000 dollars.
Heavy rains and showers caused damage as lightning struck a barn owned by TI. Wo and J. W. Spyder near Georgetown. Gracka Jones received a severe shock from a belt, and fifty two telephones in the local exchange were burned out.
James Partain drowned while attempting to cross the Trespaliclone near Deming bridge in Bil Campo Texas on Saturday night. He was the son of Ed Partain a prominent Matagorda county stockman. Partain’s body had not been recovered by 2 PM today.
The Collin County Track Growers association held an evening meeting in McKinney Texas. Members voted to build their onion trap and sell them together. W A Hill, president of the association, was elected agent to negotiate the sale.
A heavy weekend rain in Angleton Texas Aug 12 worsened crop prospects with rain soaking fields. Broom corn harvest noted as fair in Amsterdam while cane vane and rice show deteriorating outlook from the steady downpour.
A tentative plan describes a grading irrigation project with a fertilizer plant on the west side of the Brazen river above Columbia. The project aims to irrigate several thousand acres at an estimated cost of about $155,000 while some product is already being sold in Galveston at $60 per ton. The commissioners court meets tomorrow.
Alvin locals report the Cloora Debating Society reorganized with Claude Hinkel as president Carson Ian secretary and Aaron Wilkerson sergeant at arms. The group comprises town’s young men including Dr Alt H Tolnr Captain J S Cobis and J Korf who attended the Waco convention. Nearby visits include Mr and Mrs W L Edmunson of Pears visit to Hirchfelds and Minnie Franks returning from San Antonio. Adams and children depart for St Louis for months with relatives.
New labor union formed in Bonham Texas with carpenters and machinists meeting on a Saturday to organize. The gathering signals workshop labor activity during the late summer period in 1% era.
A group gathered to form a union with Mars tin wer as elected challenge and Rep John- Son secretary. Another meeting will be held in a few days to continue organizing and discuss Tae.
Miss Rae becca Coffin of Choro 4 visits cousin Misa Lottie Coffin in Matha. Mrs Mathis and daughter Misa Linate, after a week, leave Saturday for a visit to San Diego.
Dr and Mrs Logan returned missionaries to China lectured at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKinney Texas today on the Celestial kingdom.
The Denver area reports a slow rise in temperatures with light drift overnight. Forecasters expect a larger warming trend to begin today as conditions improve across counties.
Burleson County Texas Caldwell August 14. The county commissioners court convened for its regular August term with county judge and all commissioners present. The meeting discussed numerous items and decisions affecting county affairs.
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