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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1902

Page

4

The Houston Post masthead and circulation details

The Houston Post announces publication details at Nos 1101 to 1109 Franklin Avenue Houston Texas. It lists subscriptions by mail with annual and monthly rates and identifies traveling agents. The office coordinates and city circulation charges are specified with payment by check to The Houston Post Company.

Office OF Publication Franklin Avenue Cathy Axn Oracie Feaiates C. S. F. Holland A. Wy Palmer Throop J. H. Barton S. M. Gibson

Collected Texas readers rebuke Collier’s Weekly Italy jab

An August editorial criticizes Collier’s Weekly for insulting Texans by mocking Texas and praising Italy. The piece urges a response to protect state pride, suggesting Dallas and Houston readers retaliate by boycotting or pressuring publishers.

Supreme Court Justices Aging Tip Ballot Outlook

A historical note discusses the aging of U S Supreme Court justices. It notes the retirement age of seventy with ten years service and lists the ages and states of origin of the nine justices then serving plus Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr as a 61 year old appointee. It comments on balance between Northern and Southern representation and party affiliations.

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Death of Senator McMillan Stirs Direct Election Debate

The Michigan senator's death spotlights the shift from legislative selection to direct public vote for U S senators. The piece notes McMillan's 1901 term and Burrows's term, arguing that future picks would hinge on party rather than state issues, amid calls for reform and party clashes in Michigan.

McMillan Michigan United States Burrows Inter Republic

State voters weigh party power amid national politics

The piece argues that state elections are increasingly driven by national issues and the pursuit of U S senators, neglecting state legislative duties. It contends direct popular choice of senators would raise accountability and not produce worse men, while independents face guidance from national politics influencing state campaigns.

Ans Whellington United States

Cotton market in the past week shows urgent spinner needs

New York hulls fortified holdings to strengthen the market while raw cotton buyers delay purchases awaiting a deluge of bales. Producers seek orderly monthly sales to avoid glut and sustain demand, noting weather and insect damage as less impactful than price strategy.

New York Unis Ninoat

Roosevelt views split in parties over triete policy

Fragmented text discusses Roosevelt's stance on triete policy, contrasting with Republican lines. It hints Knox and Mexten pushing a tobacco turn and mentions a Republican State convention with tense dynamics.

Roosevelt Knox clash over tariff hate and party future

A Philadelphia editorial mocks critics of President Roosevelt and Attorney General Knox, blasting attacks on tariff repeal plans and urging Republicans to unite on core party principles. It attacks Stephenson and Bryan implications, labeling warnings as conservative reactions while predicting Democrat strategy shifts.

Roosevelt Iris Atorney Inditnapalia Messie Knox Congress

Teetotaler’s Dilemma Sparks Dinner Room Gaffe

In Ohio a congressman's resolve to abstain while his wife was away is tested when he pours a drink. She returns and remarks on a past stint stumping the state and his health, prompting a humorous exchange about promises and public vows.

Texas admired as Empire State in Bates lecture

Hon John L Bates told a St South Meeting House audience that Texas could become the Empire State due to vast wealth and population. He traced Texas settlers from Austin to Houston and noted Texas wealth, resources, and growth, while highlighting ties with Massachusetts and a shared national purpose.

Political party battles and state elections across multiple states

The article surveys upcoming elections and party dynamics in New York, Oregon, Connecticut, Louisiana, Iowa, New Hampshire, and other regions. It notes socialists, conservative factions, and shifting representation under new apportionment, with candidates like John Ferry and Henry McCalnin mentioned and discussion of potential Senate term records.

Oregon Washington California Lovuisiana Henry KL McCaln Augustun T. Williems Louisiana

Telephonic sermons reach Washington churches

The report notes all churches in Washington Indiana are connected by telephone to broadcast sermons at home. It also mentions a Berlin magisterial ruling giving fire brigades priority over troops en route to fires. Locusts infest two Algerian villages, and a French scientist links oxidized metals to ore for future mining. The Tibet lake Askai Chin rises in height, while Dead Sea remains lowest. Moon surface temps and lunar night drop estimates are cited. Vine production and Rhine district tonnage records are reported.

Washington Ind Berlin Askal Chin Tibet Dead Sea Rhine Foe United States

Consul Ayme Visited by Baltimore and Chicago Figures

Louis H. Ayme United States consul visits his home in Chicago amid talks of annexation by the West Indies. Baltimore Mayor Hughes is noted among those who entertained him at Guadaloupe. Reports say Prince Henry overlooked, though Ayme is said to be eating and sleeping well. Mrs. John G. A. Leishman is mentioned as the wife of the US minister.

Stephenson Philadelphia Kies New York Krox United States Ister Turkey Lloyd Griscom Persia Teheran J. C. Pelton California Los Angeles Express Joel Pelton Bunker Hill Cornwallis Yorktown Louis H. Ayme Chicago Hughes Baltimore Guadaloupe Sam Prince Henry John G. A. Leishman

Editorial on Harper's Weekly and Negro Franchise Debate

The Savannah News reprints an editorial attacking Harper’s Weekly for its anti Southern bias and argues the postwar grant of suffrage to Blacks harmed the South. It cites alleged Northern partisanship and notes recent Hawaiian and Puerto Rican enfranchisement debates as evidence of political manipulation.

Savannah News Harper's Weekly Thomas Nast Hawaiian Islands Captain Cook North Republican Party Blick Hmingper Ioad Auiad Reyce White Mint Politetans Siegro Japan Mawailans Hawaii Seholata Anil Shine Commonwealth Philippines Civil Commission

Railroads expand as markets rise and rates fall

A lengthy financial analysis notes expansion in railroad stocks and bond issues as demand for metals and grain grows. It cites Union Pacific, St Paul, Southern Railway and others with gains in net receipts and total earnings for the first half of the year, amid rate wars and increased liabilities.

New York Herald Cary Ucense Niles United States Zegnety Milner Yhitlara China Smaly Inne St. Tanta Net Union Pacific St. Paul Pennsyvani Butiato Rochester Mittsburg Soutien Ted Np Southern Railway St. Paul's

Philipadelphia Times Portrait of Thaddeus Stevens

The article reflects on Thaddeus Stevens in old age describing his fragile mobility and dignity. It recounts a frail journey aided by two Black carriers and notes a rough travel morning with sleet and frost. Stevens expresses gratitude to the men as he is helped from the chaise.

Thaddeus Stevens Representatives

Yesteryear Echoes and Posed Vignettes of Love Laughs

A fragmented collection of poems and humorous quips recounts romance past days and casual wit. The verse laments youth and memory while a cartoonish exchange hints at playful romance and social banter amid scattered lines about love and success.

Exchange Interviews and Oddities From Local Papers

A collage of rural column chatter references the Texas six shooter era and local affairs. It notes Grayson county events, prohibition heat, and a humorous tale about a man divorcing over bicycle lessons, ending with a playful quip about the Ba Werahachin Eagle.

Houston Barre Factory Planned Amid City Boost

Fragmented OCR notes describe Houston plans for a barre factory and civic efforts to aid the city. The text recalls tensions in a habeas corpus case and a fatal gunshot incident, with mentions of Worth Register and local railway travel, plus social observations at a ticket window and a devout reader seeking a road to Houston.

Worth Register

Women Invade New York Theater, Arts League Exhibition

The piece discusses women breaking into theater and managerial roles in the arts scene, noting women directing at Montauk and other venues. It contrasts the limited presence with signs of progress, mentioning figures like Hecht and various theatre leaders, and questions whether space will expand for women in entertainment.

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