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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
4
The Houston Post column rails at President Roosevelt and criticizes the selection of Harry I. Savior for consular office. It argues Savior lacks character and accuses the president of bypassing reform ideals. It frames the controversy within a broader state legislative scandal and reform movement.
The article discusses Andrew Carnegie’s proposal of ten million dollars to establish a National University in Washington. It notes the origin with George Washington, the political safeguards proposed by Senator Depew, and a regents board including top educators and officials. The plan aims to fund research and elevate American scholarship.
Paragraphs denounce Henry D. Saylor of Pennsylvania as a “ripper” tied to Senator Quay and Republican machine. Critics cite his 1887 consulship scandal and a $11 415 travel expense bill as evidence of corruption and warn against foreign service appointments tainted by party influence. The New York Evening Post calls for public disapproval and reform.
A reflective column critiques partisan attacks over imperial policy, arguing opposition labels citizens as traitors and likening the Philippine War to a restraint on liberty. It contrasts wartime outcomes with Spain and questions the national spirit amid recent U S political shifts.
A Wistinstos special claims Pearl Warfil influence stifling a congressional inquiry. It alleges the White House fears the naval probe and indicates Roosevelt backs Longla’s selection for European squadron command and Taylor to replace Crowninshield as head of navigation, signaling a preferred handling of the matter.
The piece outlines disputes over Dewey dissent, Ramsay and Benham judgments, and public view of Schley's conduct in battle. It notes the nation’s likely repudiation of Ramsay Benham conclusions while praising Schley’s actions, with commentary from the Indianapolis Sentinel and reactions to political figures and events.
The Houston meeting raised funds to host the Confederate veterans, while Dallas seeks profit without responsibility. Fort Worth is ready to fund the reunion as a state affair, with outsiders avoided. If Dallas backs out, the event may move to another city per the Banner.
The column shows heated partisan exchanges across Texas papers with references to Houston politics, Farmer Shaw, Bailey, Hogg, and editorial stances. It notes editorial shifts, investigations, and calls for education, plus local business notes in Goliad, Tyler, Eldorado, and Denton.
The court of inquiry's finding on Schley is challenged as biased and incomplete. Admiral Dewey dissents personally, while critics claim omissions and selective emphasis shaped the record of the Santiago campaign and July battles.
The piece argues Admiral Schley earned his place in naval history despite critics. It credits Dewey for backing Schley against a hostile naval clique and emphasizes the valor of the Manila Bay victory and the duty to honor his service and the country.
The narrative argues that while the Brooklyn maneuvered to engage, the Brook lyn ended among Spanish vessels and fought four ships solo. It claims testimony from Captain Clark and Captain Cook is ignored and accuses the court of shielding Schley at the expense of accountability.
The Cherokee Banner notes Houston’s carnival week attracted hundreds of visitors and drew strong praise, with Houston’s events rivaling New Orleans Mardi Gras in importance. Reports from the Houston Post and local papers highlight celebrations, crime concerns, and civic ambitions across the region.
A jagged spoof of poetry mixes with scattered notices about politics and society. The page threads through dreamlike imagery, stray lines about a Monroe doctrine irony, a New Jersey smallpox skirt debate, and Brigham Young relics, all in a garbled early 20th century style.
A Texas Farmer analysis argues that voters tire of candidate flattery and seek clear policy stances. It questions leaders across professions, accusing business and professional groups of meddling, demagoguery, and urging reform before elections. It laments the public’s indifference to principles.
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