The Houston Post announces circulation details and delivery rules
The Houston Post informs readers of postal details, delivery times, and payment rules. It lists authorized city bill collectors, encourages payments by check to The Houston Printing Company, and notes delivery expected by 1 a.m. with no employee admissions of liability.
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Concerry
Messrs
Theodore Bering
Chas, Lott
Paul Hobby
Houston Printing Company
Houston
Panther hunt invitation stirs wary editorial tone
The Post trails an invitation from banker Jas. Johnson of Austin to join a panther hunt in Colorado foothills. The writer condemns glamorizing the chase, praising restraint and caution over sport while contrasting wild frontier hunts with dangerous, lethal mythmaking.
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Austin
Ha Colorada
Texas A
Congo
Australia
Fogus
Coon
General Lawton slain in Philippines amid national shock
Nation reels as Major General Henry Lawton is killed at San Milinjo while directing troops in the Philippines. The administration faces criticism as other senior leaders, including Wheeler and Chaffee, are cited. Shafter’s retreat fears are allayed by later reinforcement reports. The war effort and leadership scrutiny unfold amid mourning.
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Claquen
Aickinley
Lawton
Sey Milino
War Department
Lawtons
Schleys
Philippines
Santiago
Wheeler and Chaffee
Shafter
San Juan Bil
Sama
War critique and warning on Philippine conflict policy
A editorial harshly condemns the Philippines war as futile and bloodless, blames political leadership for expansionist aims, and warns that future historians will judge the administration. It cites General Siaw ton and Major General H. W. Lawton's battles as pivotal, urging accountability for war aims and public protest suppression.
A Menace to the South
A controversial imperialist voice urges expansion and accuses critics of opposing progress. The piece critiques free trade rhetoric, warns of military and economic aggression, and cites figures like Slayton and Worcester while debating cotton, Philippine prospects, and southern livelihoods.
Political clashes cloud Texas senate race rumors
The exchange interviews discuss Senator Chilton and rival Halley, with editorials from the Fort Worth Telegram and Palmyra News debating political loyalties. Pieces from the Navasota Tablet note a special city edition and local industry highlights amid national issues.
Petrified Forest Found in Routt County California
A sandstone petrified forest discovery is reported in Routt County California. The article notes rapid plague spread from Hong Kong and mentions surveys by scientists on tree ages and pine growth patterns. Economic details about cotton, wine, and beer trade are included in fragmented form.
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Texas
California
Germany
Cubs
United States
Routt County
Hongkong
Notable Prices and Local Enterprises Across Cities
The report notes a mix of high value antiques and local industry. A Louis XV clock sold for 92,000 francs after a 21,000-franc bid, while a desk top once cut by Admiral Dewey fetched 125 in Boston. Harlem opens a Union Settlement philanthropic plant costing over 40,000. Janeville Wisconsin hosts a pearl button factory and Mississippi Gamma shells fuel button production. Raw cotton shipments show bulk packing with room for more bales.
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Union Settlement
Harlem
New York
Garzella
France
Norwich University
Vermont
Admiral Dewey
Boston
Jonesville
Wic
Northwest
Janesville
Wis
Notable honors and appointments in a mist of names
A mixed list notes George A. von Lingen, German consul in Baltimore since 1876, awarded the Red Cross by Emperor William. It mentions a five bear gift for Admiral Dewey in Beltram County Michigan, Dorsey W. Shackleford as a wealthy candidate from Camden County Missouri, Rev. De. Lyman Abbot’s library devotion, John Morley Bassis elected Oxford Polytechnic club president, Captain William Mantel McEwiney’s travel from St Petersburg, Dr John P. Sutherland named dean of Boston University School of Medicine, Hart Armstrong’s nearing his ninetieth year and his role in hydraulic theory and the Armstrong breach-build.
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Baltimore
William
Admiral Dewey
Beltram County
Mich
Dorsey W. Shackleford
Wand
Congress
Camden County
de. Lyman Abbot
Lelduce
Astor Ubrary
New York
Dows
John Morley Bassis
Oxford Polyocratoy Club
Gladatane
Gsies
William Mantel McEwiney
British Dragoon Sports
St. Petersburg
Ching Iter
Tabel
Sutherland
Tha Dolooh
Haw
Hart Armstrong
Armstrong
Vast Houston Post Edition Draws Local Acclaim
Readers across Texas hail last Sunday’s Houston Post as a mammoth sixty page issue with 420 columns. Advertisers filled 236 columns while editorial content and features drew praise from cities including Nacogdoches, Abilene, and Dallas for its enterprise and reading matter.
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van Alatyno News
Houston Paul Wig & Hummer
Henderson Times
Houston Post
Range News
Texas
Heogetown Sun
Itas
Toxay
Pillabure Gazette
Abbott Graphic
Waa Mammoth
Houston
Post
Dodge News
Nacogdoches News Chronicle
Nacogdoches
Bonhim News
Southwest
Terrell Times-Star
United States
Groveton Herald
Choico
Lampasas
Dallas Times- Herald
Rae
Dion
Won
Dixon
Call for Republican National Convention to Meet in Philadelphia
The National Republican Committee issues a call for a national convention in Philadelphia on June 15 1900 to nominate candidates for president and vice president for the November 6 1900 election. Delegates from states territories and the District of Columbia are invited with rules for delegate selection and alternates. M A Hanna chairs and Char Dick serves as secretary.
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Washington
Republican Party
Philadelphia
District of Columbia
Territories
United States
Alaska
Arizona
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Congress
Cone Greensocal
Republican State Committee
Buch Sistrick
John B. Cotton
W. Co. Chase
M. Saunders
Andlaska
M. A. Hanna
Char. Dick
Johnston to Morgan letter defends Alabama charge
Gov Johnston responds to Senator Morgan denying a claim of a monster monopoly in Alabama. He demands the senator retract the charge or produce a reputable witness to support it. The note, dated Montgomery December 20, references a speech in the Senate and a supposed stock link to a New Jersey monopoly.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
the Times
Montgomery
Ala
Johnston
Morgan
John T. Morgan
United States
Washington
Senate
Alabama
New Jersey
Jorge Corporation
Kentucky Contests Delay Service of Gubernatorial Challenge
Notices of contest against Governor Taylor and Lieutenant Governor Marshall have not been served and will likely not occur before Friday. Goebel supporters prefer the legislature's contest committee to handle proceedings, with Louis McQueen of Bowling Green leading Gorbel’s case before the body. Taylor’s side plans to expand beyond rebuttal to allege frauds in several large Democratic counties.
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Frankfort
Taylor
Marshall
Ead
Louis McQueen
Bowling Green
Gorbel
Heard Named Democratic Candidate for Governor in Louisiana
The Louisiana Democratic State convention in Baton Rouge nominated W. W. Heard for governor after an exciting session. The party aims to balance power with Governor Snyder, Attorney General Cunningham, and State Auditor Heard also mentioned.
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Louisiana
Baton Rouge
W. W. Heard
Flavernor Foater
Snyder
Cunningham
Heard
Sista
Gold Export Planned From City This Weekend
Wall Street today reports that at least $5,000,600 in gold will be sent abroad on Saturday. The information credits several leading firms with arranging the export, indicating substantial shipments and financial activity abroad.
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Wall Street
New Orleans Convention Shapes State Political Fight
The rally features Senator Lawson and Congressman Broussard with ex Mayor Fitzpatrick as governor hopeful backed by a strong New Orleans delegation. Auditor Heard wins on the third ballot after a wave of administration support, signaling a full state ticket will be nominated. A white Republican movement is discussed, but its impact remains unclear.
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Broussard
Ogden
New Orleans
Jack Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Foster
Friends of Auditor Heard
Heard
Payne
Brumby Honor Guard in Georgia Funeral
Lieutenant T M Brumby flag officer of Admiral Dewey was buried in Atlanta after a state funeral. The procession included Fort McPherson troops, Georgia militia, and city officials led by Governor Candler. The Georgia Supreme Court adjourned and capitol offices closed for the service.
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T. M. Brumby
Dewey
Tofay
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Episcopal Church
C. K Nelson
Coldwell
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Georgia
Nvme
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Oakland Cemetery
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Fort McPherson
Fifth Regiment
Georgia Militia
United States
Bacon
Woodward
Caldwell
Supreme Court of Georgia
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Leutenant
Marietta
Supreme Court
Capitol
Longest AFL convention closes with no money debate
The American Federation of Labor ended a nine day session in Detroit with no money related propositions or actions. A resolution was adopted urging Congress to submit to state legislatures a sixteenth constitutional amendment to prohibit disfranchisement of citizens on account of sex. The federation re elected officers led by President Samuel Gompers and set Louisville Kentucky as the site for the next convention.
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Businese
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Texas
Slayton
Vexas
Prana Aftdiro
Me Warerster
Philippine Islands
Ialands
Lugen
Penin Abulattlo
Colley
China
Japan
Far East
Worcester
Lslands
Honda
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Cuba
Detroit
Mich
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Federation
Samuel Gompers
Washington
P. J. McGuire
Philadelphia
James Duncan
Boston
James O'Connell
John Mitchell
Indianapolis
Max Morris
Denver
Thomas J. Kidd
Chicago
Frank Morrison
John B. Lennon
Bloomington
Til. Lollaville
Free silver, free trade sparks over Philippine expansion
Velasco World argues free silver and free trade would follow expansion to the Philippines while urging anti expansionists to oppose it. The piece challenges Nation to explain his stance, noting his past reactions to free silver and free trade discussions.
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Philippines
Velasco
Bailey and Chilton in clash over campaign issue
A letter questions why papers attack Bailey for differing from Bryan on one past issue while Chilton and Bryan now disagree on the campaign’s central issue.
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Bailey
Bryan
Chilton
Ably Edited Republican Journal in Texas Politics
The Nacogdoches Chronicle and Galveston News are praised as ably edited Republican journals in the South but note the usual Democratic majority prevailing in Texas politics.
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Nacogdoches
Galveston News
South
Lee
Texas
Time and Attraction in a City Light Romance
A Baltimore American verse sketch notes eight o clock glow of a gas lamp revealing Cholly Smart and his companion. By ten both sit close though they remain apart, implying a shy romance under urban lamplight.
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Lady Fair
Baltimore
Two Years Imprisonment for Libel of French Senate and President
In Paris December 20 a high court heard charges against M. De Roulede and M. Paul De Roulede. The prosecutor urged joining Mariel-Habert, but officials opposed. Amid uproar De Roulede denounced the court and senators as illtreated by government orders. The session was adjourned. De Roulede received two years and related sentences followed for insults to the president and senators.
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Franco American reciprocity treaty debated in Paris chamber
Paragraphs outline the government’s push for the commercial accord with the United States. It lauds the treaty as a major concession from France and asserts it will boost Franco American trade while protecting French markets from American competition. The piece notes the treaty’s economic terms favoring both nations and references the White House signing.
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Paris
Cas Tles
France
White House
French Canadians rally against British aid in war effort
An Ottawa report notes public works minister Tartre leading a revolt against sending more troops to Britain. Quebec splitters withdraw to Montreal as leaders travel to calm colleagues. Pro Boer sentiment grows among Fe iberats in Quebec provoking protests from Montreal’s J C David.
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Ameh
Ottawa
Ont
Mit Tarte
Great
J. C. David
Montreal
Oceanic Ts Overdue Leaves New York on Dec 1
The liner Oceanic, under Captain Cameron, departed New York on December 1 and is reported thirty hours overdue. Queenstown reports anxiety as search and rescue efforts begin.
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Queenstown
Cameron
New York
British seizure of American flour ships sparks protest
A protest from A J 8 of Pennsylvania Milling and Export to Washington follows British seizure of American flour shipments in Delagoa Bay and Port Natal. The Beatrice carried a cargo seized en route to London, while other ships, including a Mashona with 14000 sacks, were stopped and sent to Cape Town amid Boer suspicions. Buooknell Bros and associates are named in the dispute.
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Delton Hay
New York
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Pennsylvania Milling and Exportpany
Washington
South Africa
Beatrice
Cates
Delagoa Bay
London
Port Natal
Capetown
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Buocknell Bros Af
Pension rulings affect widow in Fort Worth case
The Fort Worth pension ruling concerns W. Ke Weathert in We county. The pensioner died before affidavit could be completed. The widow sought the allowance but face requires the pensioner to file the quarterly affidavit. Comptroller Finley notes no provision for widow to receive without the husband’s affidavit.
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