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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1899
Page
4
The Houston Daily Post announces subscription rates and delivery terms for daily and weekly editions. It lists office contact details, authorized city bill collectors, payment instructions, and delivery expectations for Houston, dated Friday December 22, 1900.
The article disputes claims about General Piet Joubert being born in Philadelphia and the Boer army’s German gunner influence. It traces Joubert lineage to Huguenot French roots, notes other Afrikaner leaders like Bartholomy Joubert and Plee Joubert, and asserts Boer competence and patience since 1880 shaping wartime prowess against Britain.
The house passed a republican gold standard bill with eleven democrats voting yes including eight from New York and one each from Massachusetts Pennsylvania and Maryland. One defecting Democrat Mr Bibley of Pennsylvania drew GOP delight but the dispatch argues the vote did not break Democratic unity on bimetallism.
The text notes clamor to drop the money question as a political issue rising from Eastern politicians. It also states that a majority of Eastern Democrats supported this stance in the party vote.
A critical survey contrasts British and American leaders over war, subsidies, and monopolies. It denounces Chamberlain of Britain for entangling his country in costly conflict and questions American official Chamberlain’s push for a nine million dollar annual merchant marine subsidy. It notes U S figures on tonnage, shipbuilding, and foreign trade, condemns tariff and bond policies, and mocks political maneuvers surrounding McKinley and Pettigrew while commenting on South African events and domestic reform tensions.
The Sunday Post issue set a record for size and advertising with 36 pages of eight columns, exceeding a forty page paper in width and surpassing all peers in total advertisements. Houston Post also ran sixty pages with 24 columns of ads. Washington population around 246000. Houston around 75000. The column notes a political remark by Mr Bailey and references Galveston platform.
The Orange Leader editor Chas M Reinie draws reader interest with seasonal poems while debates over expansion and the Nicaragua canal persist. Texas, Galveston and Houston clash over water, ports, and industrial growth as newspapers trade barbs.
Fort Davis Texas reports a severe snowstorm with about six inches on the level and drifts up to two to three feet. The storm bogged down activity, threatens livestock, and could impact the winter season as many animals entered the season in poor condition.
Acting on orders of the county Judge, Dr Harrison reports a negro at Altair has crete smallpox. County officials plan a meeting to decide on containment steps though debt and weak health laws hinder action. The piece notes past outbreaks and urges gubernatorial focus as legislature convenes.
Victoria reports J W Robertson buys the dry goods stock of G B Jordan & Co at Main and Santa Rosa. A baby was born to Dr and Mrs Merwin Rives yesterday. A Cushioned boxcar is used for Christmas shoppers along the line, weather hurts holiday trade. County official J W James of Port Lavaca visited the city. Christmas tree at Presbyterian church set for December 26 with high expectations.
The Interstate Commerce Commission began a hearing in Washington on proposed changes in freight classification and rate advances by carriers using official classifications. Shipping interests and major railroad officials attended as officials argued cost increases justify new rates and possible April 1 implementation.
The Missouri Kansas Missouri Texas Railway submits for Texas approval a plan to raise rates and modify Western classification on 65 items effective January 1 1900. Changes cover agricultural implements packing house products glass paper and more with aims to align with St Louis traffic and Interstate differentials. The commission is expected to study the plan though approval appears unlikely.
The Texas and New Orleans Railroad company gains possession of the Texas Trunk railroad from receiver William Whyte by order of U S Circuit Judge A P McCormick. The transfer enables future extension to Beaumont linking Dallas with New Orleans and the Southeast, with trains and crews to operate under the new ownership. The ruling sets lumber transport rates at 12.12 cents per 100 pounds for northbound routes, as rail lines coordinate to service Sabine Pass and Timpson corridors.
The Port Arthur road commission announced it will reconsider the existence of a 3 cent differential under Galveston on January 3 1900. The differential was meant to offset lighterage costs in Port Arthur but with the ship canal reportedly complete the commission plans to abolish it and apply the Sabine Pass and Galveston rate if the canal provides Port Arthur with shipping facilities equivalent to Galveston.
Navasota Texas December 21 officials announce a Sunday passenger train on the Santa Fe Navasota branch December 24 to handle the holiday rush. The regular weekday service will be replaced by the Sunday run to meet demand.
The Special train carrying new general superintendent Mr. Nixon visited Cleburne Texas yesterday and departed via the Dallas branch. Master Mechanic James Collinson joined the party in town.
Miss Beta Witcher of Rockdale and Mr. John W. Joynes of Cameron wed at the bride’s uncle H. L. Witcher home with Rev. W. E. Copeland. The couple grew up in Rockdale and will have Beta continuing as postmistress.
A heavy double header collision on the Santa Fe line north of Ardmore Oklahoma occurred yesterday morning. Two engines, a caboose and eleven cars were smashed and burned after air brakes failed on a following train. Travel resumed in sixteen hours. engineer Germany was seriously injured.
Messrs John E and W B Astin and GB G McNutt arrived from the bottom this morning. Mrs V Verguson and children visit relatives in Calvert today. St Philip s Sunday school plans a Christmas week ball for children. Hearne ladies organize a ball and banquet at Masonic hall December 22 with many out of town guests expected.
In December 21 proceedings, authorities approve a joint application involving the Houston East and West Texas railway, International and Great Northern railroad, Texas Sabine Valley and Northwestern railway, and Mar. The action consolidates routes and operations across Houston and West Texas, signaling a coordinated regional rail plan.
In Rusk Texas on December 21 the jury found Ed Matthews guilty of second degree murder for the killing of Deputy Sheriff Stafford and the city marshal of Palestine. Matthews faces a twenty five year penitentiary term with a motion for new trial and possible appeal to follow.
Neal Jackson a longtime Bryan drayman and one of the city's oldest colored residents died from cold and exposure after being found on the road home. He had served Bryan for thirty four years as a drayman and his death occurred on December 21.
The Union Central Railway Company chartered with principal office in Wortham Freestone county Texas aims to build a 560 mile line from Houston northward to Red River and to connect Paris Waco Palestine Quitman and other cities through Harris Montgomery Madison Grimes and several counties with links to Freestone Limestone and McLennan. General approval granted.
Edwin Harrell, 38, of Dallas, died after a pistol duel with M Etheridge in a central Dallas street clash over professional conduct. Etheridge was jailed on bond. Harrell’s death followed a prior attack during a civil dispute in which both men sought legal recourse. Harrell left behind two children. Etheridge has a wife and three children.
The Richmond election last night resulted in H J Wallard elected county surveyor after Blakely and Fite factions fought. Jr., former deputy sheriff Par ceased, was selected by the convention and others were appointed to court offices. Sam Styles, attorney of Hempstead, observed district affairs while Mrs. Alice B. Riraine was sworn in as deputy district clerk for a term.
Angleton residents report broad support for a display by Claridge and the Great Northern rally, with thousands of copies circulated in Brazoria county. The exhibit on Flower and Vegetable Feto n draws inquiries, and Judge Hubbard is noted for backing a acetylene gas plant project as part of local development.
The ceremony of Sima McKensie Bryan and Ce riago Sims Jr. took place last night at Copal church with Rector Bowers officiating. The reception followed hosted by the bride’s parents and many friends attended the event.
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