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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1900

Page

5

National Civic Forum Sets Sept Discussion on Money and Trains

The National Civic Association plans a week of talks starting in September focusing on money and trains. Leaders from both major parties and labor groups will participate in committees on programme and administration. Notable figures include Edward E. Sien and Willis J. Abbott with invited speakers from banking, industry, and labor who will debate money questions and transportation policy. The exact dates and speakers for the two money and transit sessions will be announced later.

National Civic Ss Sien Edward Esien National Republican Committee Willis J. Abbott National Democratic Perese Ijoriy Jacob G. Schurming Theippine Commission John Burpet Siam William Dude Poulke Richmond Indi Samuel HW Snsky Senaor John GC. Spooner Carl Schurz Bourke Cockrai Ured Ai Towne Samu Gompers Prom Ader American Federation Lara Siegary James G. Carliste Ise Tl Nebraska Mene A Warner Wo Bimetallic League Chirles & Thomas Colorado Hetury i Firtine Montana George Fred Wil Hing Boston Thomas M. Patterson Denver Charles S. Harimin Monran

Indiana Shows Up With 18 000 Democratic Majority

Indiana results indicate a Democratic margin of 18 000 in the state’s 1892 era polling. Republicans rally in frantic response as Democrat gains reshape political dynamics shown by committee briefings and electoral projections across counties.

Indiana Ndianapolis Ind Nerdqantas Fefay Hernig Stata Mediia Colonal Republian Imre Son Bnis O DAL Oga

Bryan Declines to Attend National encampment

William J. Bryan declines to be a visitor at the National encampment citing absence of President McKinley. He sends a message through Executive Director William Harper of the Soldiers and Sailors in Chicago explaining he cannot attend due to public meetings and proprieties. The local committee notes Bryan’s telegram expresses regret and thanks for the invitation.

Wr. Bryan A. RA Trlaro William J. Bryan William Harper Menena McKatey Bevan Menange TH. Harper Stag Chicago McKinley W. J. Bryan Mure Iresaca Brean Bryan Lincoln Neb Moabnonce Harper

Captain Pilcher laments Bryan’s withdrawal from encampment

Captain L W Pilcher, chairman of the committee on mounting and decoration, said Mr. Bryan has taken a fair and beauty course in refusing to come to the encampment under the existing circumstances. We shall all regret he cannot be with us, but we must admire his attitude.

L. Ww. Pilcher Bryan

Gorman to Aid Bryan Campaign as East Leaders Rally

Ex Senator Arthur Pue Gorman of Maryland plans to become an active manager for William Jennings Bryan in the East. He predicts Bryan will win Maryland West Virginia and Delaware and carry New York, with West Virginia leaders alarmed by Republican maneuvering.

Washington Arthur Pue Gorman Maryland Alt. Bryan Bryan Wwng Mir. Bryan Wort Virginie Leaware Laree Stanitey New York Selister Gorhind Mtoe Provident Bia Igediere Aloot Scotts West Virginia Phitiphler Gorman Hanna Hartess Bry- An Jely Kutentisn Theneath Gormpli Mari- Teod Sport Elkine Scot State Committee Elkin Richardson Arran Stevinsin

Senator Culberson Attacks McKinley Commissions Policy

Washington August 28 Senator Culberson of Texas denounces the administration policy of creating many commissions incurring hundreds of thousands in expense. He accuses the McKinley administration of patronage and waste, cites failure to provide detailed cost reports, and notes a senate resolution for transparency was ignored. The piece also mentions Louis B Rowley of the Lansing Daily Journal as a political figure in Michigan.

Washington Culberson Texas McKinley Baer Pevn Congress Senate Journal

Democratic clubs urged to form state associations nationwide

The piece describes M. F. Thm On and Burkeston urging Democratic clubs to unite into state associations, elect officers, establish headquarters, and coordinate campaigns ahead of the election. It outlines a proposed constitution, officer roles, conventions every four years, and plans to expand to 20,000 clubs, with notes on local political alignments and party dynamics.

Hearst M. FP National Association of Democratic Clubs Avioni

Editorial Endorses Bryan in Contested Presidential Contest

A Jengilly signed piece supports Bryan for president, praising his Indianapolis address as profound and patriotic. The editorial condemns the Philippine policy as masterful and unanswerable and lauds Bryan as a loyal democratic and eternally right figure.

McKinley Bryan Indianapolis

Life-Long Republican to Back Bryan Ticket in Kansas

Samuel A. Kingmann former Kansas chief justice and lifelong Republican announced he will support W. J. Bryan and the Democratic ticket. He resigns from his long party service, saying the Republican Party has departed from its teachings.

Topeka Kan Samuel A. Kingmann Supreme Court of Kansas W. J. Bryan Bla

Candler Nominated in Mississippi District Race

Memphis dispatch notes the First Mississippi congressional district nominates Hon. B. S. Candler to succeed Private Jobo Allen in a contest shaded by party dynamics and municipal coverage.

Memphis Tenn Democrate Mississippi B. S. Candler

Campaign kickoff in Austin County at New Ulm barbecue

In Sealy Texas the Austin County campaign opened with a large New Ulm gathering. About 4000 attendees heard Jake Wolters and A Haldusek speak on democracy and opposition to militaristic rule. The event drew Bohemian and German voters and received strong applause for anti imperialist themes. Judge L W Moore also spoke, urging support for the administration’s policies.

Sealy Austin County New Ulm Vorge F Burgess Jake Wolters A. Haldusek Messrs Hurgens Haldusek Legion Ils Boytoon L. W. Moore la Grange Imperiallem

State Executive Committee Called to Meet in San Antonio

Terrell Texas August 2 The following list shows members of the Republican State Executive Committee called to meet in San Antonio Texas September 11 1900 to hear contests set a temporary toll for the next state convention and appoint temporary officers EB H Green Chairman Attest G W Johnson Secretary Numerous district members named with towns including Dallas Waco Houston Galveston Austin Corpus Christi and Fort Worth indicating broad regional representation.

Terrell Texas San Antonio EB. H. & Green G. W. Johnson Green Pireusunte G. Goria Atlanta J. A. Hurley Sulphur Springs T. Harris Vainesville Texapr Il. E. Smith, Moultinney, Texan, Sixth Districct—#. R. Bluitt Dallas W. L. Dickson Gilmor Tix PFF Downie Mareball W. H. McDonald Torrell Marry Beck Hillaboro Texan George M. Patton Waco Tia J. A. Myers Bryan G. W. Burkitt Puledtny Texte J. ¢. Fragier Jaseper Teade A. White Anerson SiaTeenth J. R. Hogan Hellville D. W. Wilson Galveston M. W. Stapleton Vox Popull W. E. Dwyer Brenham E. P. Wilmot Austin A. L. Maynard Lockhart F. R. Willams Victoria J. W. Duret Corpus Christi E. H. Terrell Joseph Twendy Knickerbocker W. BH. McCain Dublin Harry Harris Gatesville Te Texas Sseniy Pea Eintellece Sie McManta Baird Platriot Otis T. Bueron Wichita Falls John B. Hawley Fort Worth Jonn H. Schmitz Denton

Gilmer Democrats Plan County Club Organization Meeting

Upshur County politics report shows county chairman J. G. Hill calling the Democratic executive committee to meet in Gilmer on September 4. The aim is to outline a plan to organize Democratic clubs across the county amid limited opposition and strengthen party structure.

Democrata Gillmer Texas Ounty J. G. Hill Hee Democratic Executive Comitee Gilmer

Early campaign plans noted for Bryan Stevenson tour

A 20 year old figure, famed locally, heads from Fort Worth toward Mineral Wells to rest two weeks before a northern campaign. The speaker defers comment on campaigning in the North and East and on recalling the state convention. He expects Bryan to win the presidency and backs three constitutional amendments in Texas. After two weeks he resumes campaigning northward.

Fort Worth Texas Hryan Stevenson Hoge

Campaign Opens as Democrats Rally in Texas

Secretary McLamore of the State Democratic Executive Committee returned from a tour of the Tenth and Twelfth districts reporting promising prospects. He said state headquarters will be in San Antonio and that a vigorous campaign will begin around September 1, aiming to surpass prior efforts.

Austin Texas McLamore State Democratic Executive Committee San Antonio

Waller Burhane Heads County Democratic Convention

The county Democratic gathering met to organize for the senate and legislature and to appoint delegates to their respective conventions. Waller T. Burne was selected for the state, A. Tompiting for the legislature, and Thompson and York for district attorney roles. Speakers included R. C. De Graffenreid, A. Le Foaly, Being Boyd, and John L. Sheppard.

Senate Jen. Waller T. Burne Tate Wolle Thompson D. York Democratic Mally

Young Men form Democratic club in Avslin Texas

Avslin residents held a court house meeting to organize a Young Men’s Democratic club with aims to carry Travis county for Bryan and Stevenson this year and boost county participation in state and district conventions. Delegates to a Burnt Lake precinct county convention supported WoC. Jord for congress and other local leaders.

Avslin Texan Court House Travis County Bryan Strevenson Jones Congress Richmond Texas Burnt Lake Woc Jord Galypaton McEkachin Dh MeCube Konia Provinet

Bailey to Speak in Texas Tour Through August

Hon J W Bailey begins a Texas speaking tour visiting Golvertom and Tallis, Augudt t. He plans a speech at Loonvillé in Gon zalon county, then Galveston, and is announced as the orator for Weber day celebrations there.

Vatley Golvertom Tallis Texas J. Wi Bailey Lenvon South Texas Down Loonvillé Gonzalon County Galveston

Dubinski Electric Company Sells Business Interest in San Antonio

The Dubinski Electric company, a firm based in San Antonio, Texas, filed for assignment in the county clerk’s office. The company’s officers are William Keller president and Benjamin Dubinski secretary. At a meeting the board unanimously agreed to place the business in the hands of an assignee. The record notes August 30. The note mentions Theopold M. Michael as treasurer.

San Antonio Texas Dubinski Electric Company Thin Chy Manele Habiittica Theopold M. Michael William Keller Benjamin Dubinsk Bellow Wollendey Annesignee

Waelder to Have Private Bank Under A. G. Storno

A. G. Storno, long linked with J. A. Lander & Co, plans to open a private bank at Waelder. He traveled to Houston to buy fixtures and expects to begin operations soon. Also note: Chattel mortgage foreclosure in Jefferson of $510.04 on retail grocer J. D. Bhackelford by Marshall Wholesale Grocery company with A. C. Alexander as trustee.

Hawk Waelder Yoakum Texas A. G. Storno J. A. Lander & Co Carbler Houston Nebessary Byai- Rene Jefferson J. D. Bhackelford Marshal Wholesale Grocery Company A. C. Alexander Marghal

Weems Files Bankruptcy Petition in Calverton Court

William Z Weems of Angleton filed a petition in bankruptcy in the U S court at Calverton last evening. His listed liabilities were about 4504 dollars and 680 dennis though details were not fully stated in the filing.

Calverton Texas William Z Weems Angleton Petiion United States Dennis

Petition filed in Dankruptc v. Austin Texas

A bank Tupley petition was filed in federal court yesterday evening by & Wohlebd of Cameron seeking debts of 25508 dollars and 6250 dollars with 2250 dollars claimed as exempt.

Dankruptc Austin Texas By & Wohlebd Cameron

Fire destroys workshop and bee gums in Glypts area

Fire in northern Glyphts area near Farmersville Texas August 30 damaged a workshop and several bee gums owned by W. T. Pryor and caused some damage to his residence. The origin of the fire is not known. The loss is not stated.

Farmersville Texas W. T. Pryor

Grand Army of the Republic Selects Denver for 1901 Encampment

Major Rassieur elected Commander in Chief by acclamation at the 34th annual Grand Army encampment. Officers named include Leo Rassieur St Louis Senior Vice Commander K C Millien Portland Me Junior Vice Commander Frank Seaman Knoxville Tenn Surgeon General John A Viking Delta Ohlo Chaplain in Chief Rov A Drahms San Quentin Cal. Meeting outlines social events and pension debates plus the Woman's Relief Corps reports and reforms. Denver chosen for next annual encampment.

Leo Rassieur St. Louis K. C. Millien Portand Frank Seaman Knoxville Tenn John A. Viking Delta Ohlo Rov A. Drahms San Quentin Cal Chicago Doline Denver Grand Army of the Republic Fegeption Commilitea Tholides Wxourelins Pattlote Gongerta Ute Dirks Commanier Ta Congress Court of Appeals Harat Otto Afieera Minv Clara Barton Sthortaing Red Crony Society Dotver Annie

Converesce on Cotton Yarns in New York Conference

The Southern Cotton Spinners' Association committees met in private at Lafayette House to discuss improving the cotton yarn market amid strained relations between spinners and commission men. No outcome details will be released until the conference ends, likely after the week.

New York Ti Wa

Mayor to Be Impeached In Atlanta Turmoil

City council votes to impeach Mayor Jamon G. Woolward following a pattern of alleged immoral acts and public drunkenness. The corporation attorney was instructed to draft a bill of impeachment with trial set for next Tuesday morning. Several councilmen abstained, and earlier efforts to table the measure failed by a large margin.

Atlanta Ariblea Jamon G. Woolward General Council A. Miovenie Impexehment

Harter's Iron Tonic Featured In Health Appeal

A distressed reader cites Dr Harter's Iron Tonic as a powerful blood purifier and tonic. The testimonial notes improvements in energy and strength after one bottle, urging trust in the remedy as a general iron tonic and purifier.

DR Harter Dealina Texas Dod Dr. Harter Ly Cook Lexington

African American council adopts resolution on lynching and migration

The National Afro-American Council in Indianapolis elects officers and approves a resolution praising President Roosevelt for opposing lynching. It also urges orderly migration of Black citizens from congested South cities to West lands to aid agricultural development. Delegates spoke against the resolution as protests rose. Hooker T Washington of Alabama is slated to speak tomorrow.

Indianapoatia Tag National Afrio-American Council United Sistes Stil Iw Im Ornier Provident Moinley Jordan Chavin Linois Staten Hau Ston Polk Wallers McGhee Hooker T Washington Alabama

Rival of the sugar trust in new Cuba land play

The Limited Fruit Company, owning about 600,000 acres near Cape Nipe, emerges as a potential rival to the sugar trust. It orders twenty eight ton plantation engines from the Baldwins for Cuban operations as the trust tightens market control while American Sugar Refining plans expand through Cuba and nearby lands.

New York Aueast Limited Fruit Company Vane Assurioan Sugar Refining Company Cuba Werner

Two Women and a Girl Killed in Kentucky Dining Room

Shota fired into the dining room at the home of Jamon Barnett on Howard's creek killing Mrs Barnett an aged woman her 12 year old daughter and Mrs James Benneth The latter's bushes James Mone nett je being

jJackenn Shota Jamon Barnett Howard's Creck Mra. Barnett James Benneth James Monenett

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