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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1899

Page

4

Houston Post Publishing Details and Rates

The Houston Post lists publication offices and addresses at 1101 to 1110 Franklin Avenue Houston Texas with subscription rates for weekly and daily editions. Prices include one year 13.00 for Sunday Post and 6.00 for six months. monthly rates vary by edition. The notice also lists authorized collectors and payment instructions.

Houston Texas Mall—Dairy and Sunday Post Punnay Ae Sumi-Waikiy Eastam Ieeos Tribune New York S. EB Holland R. Holland BB. Throop J. Je Grist Theodore Hering Messra Theodore Bering Chas, Lott Paul Hobby Slaeah Houston Printing Company

Trusts and the Tariff Debate on Monopoly Power

A historical column argues that trusts escape effective curbs while tariffs remain a revenue tool. It cites Dalton Hall and the Addyston Pipe case to claim a tariff repeal would weaken monopolies and push Congress to act. The piece accuses President McKinley of failings if he omits tariff reforms to curb trusts.

Dalton Hall New York Congress Supreme Court Addyston Pipe Company Addyston Pippo Company Hall Addyéton Mo Company Pummine McKinley

The Imperialist Responsible and Philippine Policy Debate

A critical defense of imperial policy argues criticisms of the president’s Philippine policy do not hinder Filipino independence, recalling historical resistance to British and American coercion and contending revolution would persist despite protests from abroad. The piece frames expansionist pressure and domestic doubts as irrelevant to the struggle for self rule.

Anti imperialism harms the Philippines in its struggle for freedom

The piece argues that anti imperialist sentiment in the United States weakens Filipino efforts against Spanish rule by delaying independence. It claims US leaders fear conflict and instead push for reconstruction under a government chosen by Filipinos, comparing it to Cuba and accusing anti imperialists of offering no real help to the Filipino cause.

George Alpen Ifiwe Owith Spain United States Cuba Franz Josef Rownia Heredkovika Europa Mme Aireyfus Frank Josef Land Payer-Weljprecht Hertin Bhonnia Herse- Fovina Austria Oftca London Paring Berlin

Wood Named Civil Governor of Cuba in Start of Policy Shift

The piece argues the appointment of General Wood as civil governor marks the first step in ending a policy seen as harmful. It highlights Cuba's shift toward self government and compares the situation with the Philippines, urging the United States to honor its pledge for freedom and to avoid imperial entanglements.

Cuba General Wood Santiago United States Post Frank KR. Hall Cubs Alma Lande Spain Eponka Hooth Apaln

Cotton Futures Seen Stable Despite Short Crop Claims

The article argues cotton in the South will average seven cents next year, up from six, with most of the crop already marketed. It says 60 percent has entered markets and 73 percent has left farmers. foreign buyers doubt a short crop and have reduced purchases, keeping exports low through December 29 at 3.522 million bales.

South United States

Cotton Shortage Boosts Prices as Foreign Demand Rises

A sharp drop in supplies leaves Liverpool with 616,000 bales and 126,000 bales afloat, while U.S. cotton stocks remain ample for only weeks. English spinners bid high, and American middling hits its peak for the season, signaling rising prices for exporters.

America Liverpool United States Porta

German empire reports 20 million deficit in yearly budget

The Chicago Times-Herald notes a German deficit of 20 million dollars for the year. It lists ordinary recurrent expenditures with army costs at 136 million, detailing 23,859 officers 0,655 non commissioned officers and 491,100 men. The piece contrasts pension outlays and praises the armed forces while asserting many Americans serve in industry.

Chicago Times-Herald German Empire United States Germany

No title, mixed 19th century political ramble

A montage of political snippets and stray opinions on McKinley and foreign policy. It discusses neutrality in the South African war, party platform debates over gold, figures like Salisbury and Mount Edgecombe, and social issues from volunteers to Pacific tension. The tone is critical and speculative about public sentiment and leadership.

Remprat Doers Nome McKinley Sual Olip

Pointed Notes On People From A Far World

Prentiss Cummings of Bontoo plans a fund endowment for a prize on Homer and Odysee during a Bowland Empire visit. Edward Lad, Apache interpreter, known for languages and court work in New Mexico. General Lawton wore a uniform from Philadelphia arsenal at his death. Lord Dalmony and Lord Hosebery’s son attended the Collegers Ys Oppidana match on St Andrew’s Day. William G. Tachan, Kentuckian, near admission to Paris Ecole des Beaux Arts. Prof. Rontgen accepts Munich university call. Ancient tablet at the State House in Boston commemorates a historic event.

Prentiss Cummings Bontoo Phillips Kaeter Academy Bowland Emporor Willim Numorowa Germany Easland Edward Lad New Mexico Lawton Philadelphia United States Arsenal O'Valow Bion Io St. Andrew's Lord Dalmony Hosebery Eton Wiliam G. Tachan Paris Ecole Des Beaux Arte Columbia College Rontgen Wuraburg Bes Munich Rouse Boston Mamery Ite

Portrait of a Grave, Modest, Cheerful Man

A fragment describes Charlen Bulfinch as a grave modest person with clear intelligence and gentle judgments. The text notes a simple habit and bleh principle, portraying a thoughtful, principled individual.

Charlen Blefe Almple

Several City Topics Highlight Postwar Era Developments

Musings touch on New York’s large telephone exchange, Murfreesboro mill production, Atlanta pool and horse race laws, New Orleans and Louisiana valuations, Albemarle Island and Gala page area, differences in egg shells, Omaha mint efforts, Bishop Batteries link to War Secretary Root, Rosa Bonheur prize painting, and Crichton England mixed bathing plans.

New York Murfreesboro Tehn Atlanta Louisiana Albemarie Island Galapagoe Islands

Pathfinder Denver Fest Seeks Hidden World Frontiers

The article argues that despite claimed global exploration many regions remain unexplored. It cites the Rocky Mountain country, Africa’s interior, Australia’s interior, Asia, China, Tibet, and unknown zones in the Americas, suggesting it will take much of the century to map these gaps.

Africa Hocky Moountain Pacific Ameka Australia Asia Chin Thibet

The Highwayman Promoters and the Public

The piece warns that speculative enterprises prey on the public and cause financial panics when bubbles burst. It stresses that wrongdoing harms the innocent and that only real values endure, with fraud punished in the end.

Boston Bose Mishonesty Incorporated Wulver

Crumpacker Proposed Plan on Southern Representation

A letter to the editor denounces Representative Crumpacker of Indiana for a scheme to cut Southern congressional quotas. The author accuses Crumpacker of seeking to disenfranchise Southern Black voters to favor Republicans, arguing motive and fairness.

New York Journal Representative Crumpacker Indiana Republcan Party Crumpacker Congress South Drumpacker Massachusetts Crumpucker

Corn as a Food Product and Russian Imports

The piece notes two steamers chartered to ship corn from an Atlantic port to Reval in Northern Russia, joining prior cargoes. It argues American corn gains acceptance as cheap human food in Europe, despite past prejudice and use for brewing, and predicts continued corn imports as wheat production shifts locally.

Philadeiplia Reval Russia Atlantic Goast Husula Europe

Readers ask about guns ranges and world powers

In a Q A from the Houston Post letters page the editor addresses firearms ranges and naval power, noting Germany's and Britain's gun developments, U S wealth and territory, and asks readers to explain zodiac signs and other queries. It includes a table ranking nations by area and wealth, and answers questions on battleship costs and U S military academy age limits.

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Pulpit Epigrams On Grace And Self Examination

Moody urges daily reliance on God's grace, warns against ballast of sin, and stresses three types of people. He praises fervent prayer, condemns critics, and counsels family piety, humility, and full accountability before God. He cites Wesley’s probation tests and warns against self righteousness and known sins.

Lord Alastai God John Wesley Tink Adam Paradise

Through Windows Beautiful by Texas Poets

Poetic fragments appear in the University of Texas Magazine November issue from student societies Athanacuas and Anhbel. Lines describe gaze, redemption, and a guiding voice urging to find or forgo a lasting fate, with imagery of death, eyes, light, and tenderness.

Bolaw Universality of Texas Athanacuas and Anhbel Ball

Hamlin Garland and Delsartists at New York gathering

A recent New York convention of Delsartists featured Hamlin Garland and others discussing authors educators and writers. An informal New York coaching event followed with Garland recalling experiences and a moment when Mrs Garland urged restraint in exercise and poetry appreciation.

Hamlin Garland Delsartist Saturday Evening Post Delsarstey New York Mise Pierce Hamie Garland BP Puneto Garland

The Boer and the World Read Scripture in Pretoria

A fragmentary, era-tinged piece surveys Boer and English futures under war clouds. It cites Biblical passages to frame Transvaal tensions, recalling Majuba Hill, the Tugela River, and Pretoria’s mood as rifles reach South Africa.

Majuba Hebron Debir Mounthins Judah Israeli Johannenburg The Republic Shelinats Portiguers Maximeans Pretoria Jephihah Ammon Agal Aroar Minnith Vineya

Baum At 43 Years Of Age Aims For New Stage Fame

A Baltimore Times feature profiles L Frank Baum noted for Father Goose and The Wizard of Oz lineage. It details his varied roles as playwright actor and author with plans for a new work to be published by Gen M Hill. It highlights Baum's long career from early reporting to theater and writing achievements.

L. Frank Dame M. Hill Mr. Baum George New York Palmer Union Square Baum Rose Lawn Syracuse Thoman G. Alvord Oulet Reser Faun Macy Can W. W. Denslow Deniiow

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