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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1903
Page
6
County and city tax offices mobilized to collect poll tax receipts as anti prohibitionists compiled voter lists. Glass reported over a thousand names while teams worked late into the night, with hours filled by crowds and heavy activity anticipated for the year ahead.
A proposal by Terrell seeks to prevent fraud in poll tax payments. The plan would require receipts show payment proof and impose voter responsibility for keeping records for a set period. The measure targets abuse by pocketing poll tax receipts and adds restrictions before elections.
The Travis County tax collector’s office in Austin faced a massive voter rush as residents paid poll taxes all day. Clerks could not write all certificates or receipts and hundreds of payments awaited issuance. By closing time about twenty two hundred had paid, with an estimate still uncertain.
In Weilas Texas January 11 poll tax payments closed at midnight. County tax collector Jacoby reports about 18 000 poll tax receipts issued far above expectations but 4 000 fewer than the county voting strength. Receipts issued today total numbers issued to those claiming support for the February prohibition election in Dallas county.
Falls County records show a number of certificates issued for tax payments by African American residents. The document lists qualifying individuals and amounts paid, reflecting organized efforts to settle taxation duties.
Fragmentary text notes concern about a county election. Mentions organization and possible doubt about results are implied, with no clear names, dates, or locations readable.
Reports show 4800 poll taxes paid in El Paso city and county by day end, with figures suggesting many voters paid both poll and property taxes. County turnout expected around 2000 votes, Negro participation around 400, amid widespread tax collection efforts and last minute filings.
Fragmented report shows tax collection confusion with approximate county totals around 7000 and hundreds of exemptions. It notes many nonproperty boilers pay late or not at all, while Navarro County and nearby areas report varied payment, with about one in five paying promptly.
MecBlaney and Teson report January 04 city politics as the county tax rolls shape poll outcomes. Many voters have paid or face penalties while light property taxes draw attention and the Tax Collector prepares notices, with observations on chinella poll tax shares and overall compliance.
In Wharton County two thirds of about 600 voters have qualified under the late poll tax law. The tax collector’s office is busy today issuing tax receipts as the last day approaches for qualification. No separate poll tax receipts have been issued to the county.
In Texas local notices, two thirds of Bell county voters paid poll taxes with many also settling their property taxes. A similar pattern appeared in Hilumbero where the tax collector saw a busy day and estimated around two percent paid the straight poll tax, while many awaited other taxes.
In Waco and McLennan County on January W1 the tax offices stayed open until midnight to collect poll taxes. About half of registered voters in the city and a portion in the county had paid, leaving a sizable balance to be tallied. The total strength of yearns is to be distributed between city and county offices.
Denton Texas reports county wide voting numbers with totals for the year. No clear details on winners or specific precincts due to garbled text.
The report notes large poll tax payments in San Antonio with 15 thousand paid by close of business. Tyler and Lamar counties show high rates as well while a notable portion of Bexar County and Jackson County residents have settled their poll taxes. County offices extended hours to accommodate payments.
Grimes County Texas on January 31 reports 2k poll tax receipts issued and 2M exemptions. About 14 percent of eligible voters are disenfranchised.
A historical note reports numerous independents in Brazos County Texas during January. It records about fourteen hundred fifty paid poll taxes in the county and notes a formal county vote reaching two thousand. The text mentions a large number of independent polls were paid.
In Kinney Conty and Polk County Texas on January 11 1900 poll tax totals were reported with 1574 paid to date and 100 indicating poll tax only. Llano County notes strength in numbers with January 21 reports of about ten scattered tax entries in the county.
The weekly health report by City Health Officer Brumly and clerk Bowes shows低 improving mortality rates in Tinerton and Howitogg. It lists several decedents with ages and races and cites a city population around 600 to 65,000. the health official declares Houston in the healthiest condition in years.
Sunday church services described with preaching times and the Lord s Supper. An Independent society to hold weekly meeting at Califonian hall 10104 Terese avenue with a lecture on The Sovereignty of the Ego. Monthly payroll for city employees reports January totals and preparation work.
The city will receive a comprehensive report on the installation of a new system of account across departments. Haskins and Hella prepared the voluminous draft, with restrictions and timelines outlined for council presentation at the regular session tomorrow.
John Watson of the Ma tonic Iiraod Limige of Toxsan asks statewide Masons to help locate Ed Targets who vanished on January 4, 1001 while seeking work. The 49 year old harnessmaker is described with curly hair, gray beard, dark blue coat, and Masonic pin. His wife operates a home on Caroling Street in Houston and Cuero is listed as a last-known location. any information is welcomed.
The article reports a shooting contest in Brentiam Texas with participants including Mr. Kaufman, Mr. Reeves, and others. It notes scores, proximity claims, and commentary on property values and urban development, ending with obituary notice for Mrs. Athurene Weene and funeral plans.
In New Orleans January 1 a track meet features top contenders led by Merchants Bandiramp and Cheaney while conditions turn windy and slick. Local favorites vie for wins in sprint and middle distance events with next heats shaping the standings.
A historical letter argues extension of city limits without suburban consent is unjust and anti democratic. It condemns a proposal to annex sixteen square miles of Houston territory for a $3,000,000 payoff, urging Houstonians to withhold support and defend sovereign community rights.
A lurid broadside touts The Copper Cure as the sole honest guide to battling consumption. It claims a free booklet explains disease causes and prevention and urges readers to request a copy from the Kala masse Toherements Remade Co in Katana, promising truthful medical insights.
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