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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1900
Page
2
The text records claims about a convention's nomination of Bryan by acclamation or majority, assertions of loyalty from supporters, and a call for populists to back Bryan as the reform champion. It reflects party leadership sentiment and intent to mobilize voters nationwide.
Chicago dated dispatch reports Democratic leaders plan to seize on a $15,000,000 loan to Russia by insurance firms as a campaign issue. They argue the outflow tightens money at home, hurts borrowers, and pressures policy holders to oppose the administration. The piece links policyholders with voting behavior and notes regional impact on Western insurance funds and loan costs. It also touches on wheat markets and Republican responses to inflation and tariffs.
The piece argues that newspapers in the West manipulate sympathy to favor Republicans, angering workers who toil long hours for meager pay and farmers suffering under harsh conditions. It condemns the idea that money powers back the wealthy, highlighting the clash between domestic laborers and international elites.
At Mountain Chautauqua in Mountain Lake Park Maryland on August 28 Congressman Champ Clark of Missouri and Congressman Charles Grosvenor of Ohio debated imperialism. Clark attacked imperialism linking it to sacrifice and censorship while calculating annual Filipino costs. Grosvenor dismissed imperialism as a dream and claimed Democrats supported a 14 to 1 ratio. Clark countered with a 15 minute reply.
Omaha August 24 reports say Nebraska’s population will likely shrink its congressional representation. Based on 1900 census projections, Nebraska could fall short of one seat as the next Congress may raise the threshold for a seat to about 200,000 people. The state legislature may preemptively redraw districts.
James K. Sherman of the Democratic National Committee said former Senator David B. All of New York would make more speeches in the West, with dates and places to be set. Stentor Jones said Senator Marlin Butler would arrive in Chicago Monday for the People’s Party National Committee meeting, with a possible chairmen’s conference. Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota expressed confidence in Bryan and Stevinson’s nomination by the People’s Party National Committee.
Ex Senator Gorman, then at Saratoga, will return to Maryland around September 15 to participate actively in the Democratic campaign. He is slated to speak in multiple sections and may preside over the organ meeting in Baltimore in October, boosting local Democratic confidence.
Mr Bryan expressed strong satisfaction with the National Populist Committee’s choice at Chicago to nominate Stevenson for vice president. He said Stevenson is committed to Kansas City platform principles, and that the party benefits by placing principles above partisanship.
Partial returns from the New York primary indicate Richard Croker will control the Democratic State convention. The Croker forces won the first round against Hempstead Coler led by ex Senator Hill, but the result is not conclusive and a convention battle remains. Croker claims the result is final and no New York governor candidate can be nominated by his camp.
A Democratic club organized in Shreveport tonight with Dr. J C Bran as chairman. A large number of citizens enrolled and a committee was appointed to enroll all Democrats. Dignitaries including N C Blanchard T C Barrett and Captain Wy Wells presided over the proceedings.
Nine thousand Knights of Pythias in full uniform marched along a five mile parade route in Detroit Michigan on August 23. Supreme Chancellor Sample reviewed the line with Major General Carnahan in attendance. The procession featured regiments from multiple states including Illinois Wisconsin Virginia and Michigan and included cavalry from St Joseph Missouri and artillery from Wheeling. The parade celebrated lodge growth and prompted calls to enforce order and revise laws to maintain standards within the Knights of Pythias.
Capt Frank Crenshaw of the Twenty ninth Volunteers died in Atlanta after service in Cuba and the Philippines. He charged neglect on the transport Sherman from Manila to San Francisco claiming poor hospital care and being kept in a hold with insane men. An operation was performed in Atlanta before his body was taken to La Grange for interment.
Reports from Amoy show rioting forcing richer Chinese and Europeans to depart as General Chaffee relays messages from Adjutant General Corbin. Chatter offers Baroness Von Kotteler escort while Hague peace plans prompt questions to allied nations. McKinley names Harrizon and Cleveland as peace commissioners as China fears escalation. Washington warns of immigration backlash and Beijing’s mine attempt near the American legation before Pekin’s fall.
The document argues gradual marketing of cotton. Captain Frank Crenshaw, who died at Allauth, accused officers on the transport Sherman of outrageous treatment. The Southern Wholesale Grocers association president Huan issues a trade doubt list. The battleship Alabama is hailed as queen of the American navy. A Grand Army parade in Chicago reportedly drew a large crowd. The Colton States commission on agriculture in Raleigh is noted. Knights of Pythias parade in Detroit. Dr Wright dies at Watseka the fourth riot victim at Gilman.
In Frankfort lawmakers assemble to amend Goebel legislation. North Carolina primary results show a prohibition candidate losing by 10,000 votes. Speculation grows that Senator Caffery and Moorfield Storey may seek a third ticket. Democrats explore new campaign lines toward Russia.
Damaged wheat noted at Galveston due to agricultural pests. Cotton crop injury reported from various varieties. Public school land sales described as strong with brisk activity. A county convict guard was beaten and robbed by inmates. The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Immigration Association meets in Columbus for a session. The B L E B Legislative Committee will put the double header question to members.
Lord Roberts reports a successful advance with Buller’s troops capturing Bargendale, a strong position northwest of Dalmanatha. Casualties for the attacking Second Rifle Brigade are noted, with 50 to 60 British dead and wounded expected, as Paget and Polo-Catlin divisions push toward Nylstroom. Boers reportedly defeat at Marhadodorp, leaving arms in British hands.
Dr. Bilbo rahi reports local professional jealousy disrupted experiments on yellow fever serum in Vera Cruz. He argues serotherapy does not alter disease course or reduce fever, cites statistical analysis over empirical treatment, and claims mortality drops from 60 90 to about 15 percent with rational dosing and doubled strength, urging scientific study over conjecture.
The Garbett McCoy affair was exported as an interesting bowtog contest. The Mahor Chioynski fight was called off due to issues with Choynekl.
C K Walters of La Grange is expected to be nominated for Congress by the Tenth District Populists at Rosenberg today. Hon George F Burgess spoke at V elasco last night, addressing the party gathering and supporters.
The market extended gains as traders priced in a bullish bureau report. Heavy trading and broad index strength followed as cotton futures rallied and investors rotated into risk assets.
A mass meeting was held to discuss fall and winter entertainments. The Bonedicks postponed their outing due to bad weather. Lamar lodge K of P plans an amoker tonight. Robert Walker sues the Texas and New Orleans Railway for 725250 in personal injuries. R F George a Houston citizen died at Banta.
Interest grows in choosing a successor to the late P Huntington. A heavy cotton movement is expected next month as markets anticipate increased activity and possible price shifts.
The piece discusses the Uniform Rank and its endowment, urging broad latitude for self-government. It notes past attacks at Indianapolis in 180% harming growth, but reports rising membership and endowment by June 30, 1808 and June 6, 190, with the board of control disbursing $2,425,918 from 1838 to 1900.
The text notes increasing difficulty for people seeking work in the North as years pass. It contrasts the high demand for jobs with shrinking chances for new migrants seeking employment opportunities.
The Daily Mail claims Lord Roberts has already succeeded Lord Wolseley to the post of commander in chief of the British army.
In Dallas county Texas two men are jailed on affidavits charging them with the murder of W T Carmack a wealthy cotton planter. A coroner ruled Carmack died from effects of a poisonous drug and investigators including the sheriff s department and grand jury continue their inquiry.
Short dispatches report stabbing death in Little Rock tied to J T Todd who is jailed. parallel notes from Los Angeles, Atlanta, London and Paris include a 70 year old death, a hanging in De Kalb county, and a British minister appointment in Bangkok. A Rome arrest concerns an anarchist plot against King Victor Emmanuel II. New York riots trigger seven damage suits against the city.
Washington August 28 The United States begins to show good faith in Hague treaty provisions by forming an international board of arbitration. Under the treaty four members are to be appointed. President McKinley has asked former Presidents Harrison and Cleveland to serve, with other members to be chosen soon.
Washington records dated August show a roster of named inventors and locations in Texas and nearby states. Entries include Walter P Henden Dallas clevis Jesse W Johnson Buffalo A J Hendrix Thornton artificial stone Frank Morganthaler Riesel fencupost extractor Lewis W Snowden Tilden cactus burner Warren W Sten wart Sterling county pipe clamp Janson Stockton Honey Grove rein holder Nora Wiley Dublin steam heater John W Hughes Natas onillevs horecahoa.
Forty years after slavery a heated rant notes the Negro’s limited rights. The South rejects him through disenfranchisement and lynching while the North exploits him for labor and consumer gains. The piece argues regional hypocrisy in race policy.
The Afro American Council in Tidianopolis Indiana draws 400 delegates as Bishop Walters presides and Governor Moult and Mayor Taggart welcome. A letter from Po W Council urges denouncing outrages in the South against white women. The session features tense politics and calls for constructive solutions over partisan strife.
The State board of canvassers completed the vote tally for governor in Raleigh on August 24. Aycock, Democrat, received 596,650 votes while Fusionist Adam e garnered 126,395, giving a Democratic majority of 60,060.
The comptroller of the currency has approved the Virat National Bank of Stamford to commence business with a capital of 75000 dollars. W. L. Reynolds serves as president and R. V. Colbert is cashier.
Washington notes report the First United States cavalry diverted from Kobe to Manila on arrival in Japan en route to China. An $8 pension is granted to Henry Martin of Waxahachie Private Rofanuel Sylva Troop B Tenth Cavalry Port Brown and George Bowers First Artillery Fort San Jacinto discharged. Rural free delivery starts Sept 1 at Abbott HM county with carriers James M Harrell and William B Trammel covering seventy square miles.
Store advertises a one week promotion offering a free straw hat with any conch purchase of five dollars. Text mentions vague product names and pricing details.
Local merchants at 14 Main Street under Caphtelote offer clothing hats and furnishing goods with cash discounts and seasonal selections. Shoppers lined up for new arrivals and style updates as summer stock arrived.
A fragmented weather note indicates winds and storm potential across Oklahoma and Texas territories. The forecast mentions Wednesday and Thursday with gusty conditions and possible travel impacts, warning of windy and unsettled weather patterns.
United States Weather Bureau bulletin for the Cotton Region notes twenty four hour period ending at a specified time in the HY mena area. Observations and regional conditions are reported with focus on cotton growing regions and related climatic factors.
Conwan Returns Washington August 28. The census shows 502 against 445,477 in 1s9p TDM rise of 112,415 or 25.07 percent. The San Francisco census announced is 842,782 against 209,007 an increase of 43,785 or 14.64 percent.
An illegible advertiser offers a health booklet titled solid facts for men with claims about remedies for conditions like urinary complaints and chronic disease. The tiny ad asks readers to send money and mention the paper to obtain the plain wrapper postpaid. The sender cites a doctor and a questionable origin.
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