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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1900
Page
7
A garbled early 20th century political note mentions pro republican policies and a call to vigor and surge all citizens. It references a September 1, 1900 date and the Kansas City platform as part of a broader civic agenda.
The text touts a universal cure from Dr Duncan in Pinewsen and presents testimonials from patients like McCollum and Glisson. It asserts dramatic recovery from catarrh liver and bowel issues within thirty days, promising remedies without medicines and citing a Fort Worth Meditarium demonstration and public endorsements.
The text urges democratic clubs in cities to organize promptly and avoid extravagance. It instructs clubs to report to William R Hearst in New York with the club name officers roster organization date and member count, approved by Democratic leaders Stevenson Bryan Jones Wm R Woaphr.
In Sherman Dallas and surrounding counties Republicans clash as factions led by Hawley and Green dispute control of Dallas county delegation to the San Antonio convention. The split threatens a record turnout and a volatile San Antonio gathering next month.
Chicago reports that Minister Conger may return from China before the election to help McKinley and Roosevelt. The Times Herald notes a possible stump appearance if his health and circumstances allow, with speeches planned contingent on travel and strength.
Mr. Bryan altered his travel plan for next week cutting Kansas City. he will travel from Fall City to Atchison on Wednesday night and then from Atchison to Topeka on Thursday morning.
British and French forces push troops toward Peking while tensions rise in Wu Chung and the Yangtze valley. Russian operations in Manchuria progress with took stores seized at Lenn Chet and Yak. Berlin reports German naval battalions reaching Tien Tein.
Price McCormick Co dissolves with future business plans undecided. Don Passos Bros reports books examined and endorses the readjustment plan as prudent, urging creditors to accept the proposed securities readjustment for quickest creditor relief.
A fragment describes a pamphlet titled The Top of the Ozarks with illustrated content. It invites readers to write from room 724 Century Building St Louis for more information about Frisco Line routes and an 600 related description.
A Paris report notes England heedful of U S and French tensions after recent Franco American disputes. Officials describe Britain’s stance amid the Lafayette monuments visit and Paris exposition as wary of sparking sentiment or isolation. General Serviere’s North Africa campaign is deemed minor, with France maintaining cautious restraint as colonial interests unfold.
A World copy reports Prince of Wales arrives in Hamburg with a novel protection system. Fourteen European detectives and special Scotland Yard guards accompany him as authorities vow strict measures. Willian of Germany security also increased. Osborne Hotel and surrounding grounds, plus Balmoral style vigilance, are watched by patrols.
August reports from Oaxaca describe strong American interest in mining as new areas open in the Tiavolula district and other virgin zones. Discovered gold vein deposits and graphite showings draw capital and exploration teams, with Prominent American investor Seor Pagehal Ponorhino noted as deeply involved.
Paris reports M Lieinere of the Academy of Medicine presenting a method to protect cattle from Texas fever. He claims to preserve animals from the parasite by inoculation after prior infection, reducing virulence and creating a vaccine to inoculate and shield cattle.
Scrambled Paris and Ostend dispatches claim an assassination attempt on the shah of Persia and a drunken disturbance near President Loubet’s carriage. Reports describe a failed effort and an envelope tossed toward the presidential vehicle amid intoxicated uproar.
An August 16 mass for Senora Camachy was held at the Jesuit church of Santo Brigida New. Officials discussed accident regulations and recommendations to prevent injury, noting no interruption in plans and that workers’ names and roles would be recorded for follow up.
An order from the War Department at Fort Snelling directs the second battalion of the Minnesota Infantry to proceed to Las Francisco by September 4. The move is part of a broader troop deployment during tensions abroad.
The note indicates arrivals or departures around September 14, with a plan to travel via the transport Thomas, suggesting a voyage to China.
London reports indicate the government plans to recall General Lord Roberts from South Africa in October and replace General Lord Wolseley as commander in chief. Temporary wooden quarters are being built at Aldershot to house returning South African troops as barracks fill with embodied militia.
London August 18 The postmaster general orders the use of the word enquirer in future advertisements to describe laborers tradesmen or personal servants. In doubt the word enquirer may be used. Stoneyhurst college sells for £4000 a Madoned by Olivelli Lady Arundell of Wirrwood bought the cat seventy years ago for £5 and gave it to the college.
Private Matister A. Broaken of the Fourth Infantry was convicted by a court martial at Tampa P. I for deserting in the face of the enemy and for aiding others to desert. He received dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of pay, and confinement at hard labor for forty years. General MacArthur approved the sentence with the confinement at Moenna as the place of confinement.
A Boer report says General Dewet struck the British and routed them, with about forty British soldiers captured. The dispatch from Dielagoa Pav Yeve to the Journal notes a decisive engagement and British losses.
The Reiligus camp meeting at Dickinson Texas ran August 17 and drew praise for preaching quality while attendance lagged behind expected from nearby Galveston and Houston. Organizers plan to resume next September if weather cooperates.
A Grayveon County notice from Augut 18 reports a public or official gathering near Bhermon during the afternoon. The fragment mentions a foreign missions report and a contested matter, with indications of a formal pronouncement or announcement.
SHORT TEXAS SPECIALS. Mount Calm plans for a new capital church at Lockhart public schools to open the first Monday in September. Hutto farms sold this year bring a profit. McKinney commissioners order a general stock law election in Collin county on October 6. Groveton district court sees little business with two felonies. burn district rebuilding under way. Gonzales county board of examiners reviews applications for teacher certificates with nine white and fifteen colored applicants.
Key West arrivals include Concho from Galveston bound for New York and Port Kady, Lonugo from Sierra Leone and Nicaraxia from Ceiba. Numerous ships sail to New York, Antwerp, Cebu, Capetown, and other ports. several arrive at Liverpool and New York with multiple liners named.
Congressman James Hay argues against a large standing army, urging reliance on a well organized National Guard and citizen soldiers. He warns conscription and centralized power threaten liberty, and cites history showing volunteer forces and militia defend the nation best.
Work on the cotton factory at Belton Texas progresses with about seven hands employed. The Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad adds some spur connections in 1908, aiding the mill’s operations and transport.
Fire broke out at the J B Lawther & Sons theater stockroom causing spontaneous combustion in a large quantity of elain and related materials. Fire fighters battled flames and prevented spread to adjacent areas during the incident.
Washington August 14. Original pensions granted in Texas include Timoni H Laud Cobb $6 and Jamun Mayfeld El Campo. Francis M Haller Rhome will assume presidential offices at Gallad and Lancaster October 1 with 1100 salary. D A MeFall of Austin arrives with bride Tone Russell of Columbus Ga. They plan time in Washington New York Niagara Falls then onward. Fourth class post offices Goliad Lancaster Texas Lawrenceburg Tennessee Lehigh County Osage Missouri Osceola Arkansas Oxford Alabama promoted to third class to take effect next month.
Washington August Senor Manual Alvarez Calderon the newly appointed Peruvian minister was formally received by President McKinley at the White House. The meeting featured exchanged ceremonial compliments and warm remarks.
Washington August 18 The following commissions have been viewed in the marine outpatient colonel F H Harrington as lieutenant colonels Perryman as majors and G A as a result of recent examinations and appointments.
New York October 14 The French liner Le Lorraine of the Compagnie Generale Transatlantique was sighted east of Fire Island at 1 66 o'clock tones charted in the latest advance note.
A memorial biography of Anna Meharty Fleharty wife of a minister notes her service at WCTU headquarters in Galesburg and Harvey Hope Cottage Home. She credits Peruna with restoring health for herself and daughter after nervous prostration and lists related medical guidance and a book offer from Portia Medicine Company.
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