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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1900
Page
7
A fractured Republican meeting discusses split delegations with Goosby as chairman and J. H. Childs as an alternate. Delegations from Bryan and Bell county back McKinley while others support the regular slate. The convention ends amid tempers as speakers clash over policy and leadership.
This report records Texas and Galveston Republican actions on February 10 to organize the congressional district primary process. It notes that delegates to the canal convention will be chosen by a date yet to be fixed, with eligibility rules barring those who opposed the party’s 1898 campaign. Also mentioned are early candidate moves in County 14 and a February 19 gathering in Christ County naming district delegates.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions coins of Dr. Humsphrers and Homeopathic Medicine on William and Jobo streets with edition Luxi-white tone. specifics unclear.
The Hill County Republicans met in Hillsboro Texas on February 10 and endorsed McKinley in detail. They also endorsed E H R Grean for delegate at large to the National convention and for National committeeman. Delegates were elected to the congressional convention to meet here in March.
A stream of brief notices from February dates shows Republican and Democratic party activity across multiple Texas counties. Delegates elected in Richmond Kaufman and Richmond precincts, campaigns for comptroller and flotorial representative discussed, and local races in Cuero Yoakum Hillsboro Greenville and San Angelo noted with candidates and party actions.
J. L. Stephenson notes several notable candidates for the Texas Jumbo District seat. Incumbent John H. Stephens seeks re election while W W Turney Tom Simmona and W B Plenimona are discussed as potential nominees. Fred Cockrell is also mentioned as a possible candidate amid a competitive, honorably conducted field in Abilene February 1.
A Lavaca County News report notes U S post office special agent Joan lays out a rural free delivery route to start soon. County Attorney Blukoser returns from the northeastern county area with word on the death of Aira Cupal, believed from pitcums, not knife injury. State Supt. J S Kendall agrees to address the teachers institute on March 9 and 10.
Moulton off mill shuts down for the season with reed supply halted. Jack Dockery shipped nine carloads of fat pag to Caeney ve week. Leazar, a figure from old Moul, appears in brief note.
Hon. V W Grubbs spoke to the Ashbel Literary Society on industrial education for women and a $50 gold medal was donated for best essay on the topic. Reports detail university events including football, baseball, lectures, campus appointments, summer school catalogs, and state political concerns amid ongoing university governance debates.
Citizens of Alvin convened at 2 40 PM in the Business League office to discuss road building and drainage. The group elected L F Fishback secretary and appointed a committee to contact manufacturers about a new grading machine with a view to a rapid meeting when information arrives. The gathering approved amendments to the drainage law proposed by Representative Wheless, and thanked him for his efforts before adjournment.
A reader from the Colored Democratic Club of Houston argues for Black participation in electoral matters, stating the need to unite Black voters in the political process and urging action within the Democratic Party despite racial segregation. The message defends organizing a local Democratic club to mobilize African American voters.
Fort Worth Texas Second Court of Appeals convenes February 10 with numerous civil appeal motions. cases involve Hill Houston Texas Central Railway Hig gins Grayson Bath Jr French Hemphill Claiborne Missouri Kansas Texas Railway Cooke Texas and Pacific Railway Downtown Tarrant White plus others. some motions set for reconsideration and record filings. several cases affirmed or submitted. March 3 docket anticipated with multiple parties listed.
Beeville Texas February 10 The death by suicide of County and District Clerk F M Howard shocks the community He served many years and was seeking reelection His funeral is set for Monday the 12th He was 67, a native of Alabama and uncle to United States Senator Morgan He leaves a wife and three children.
In Brookehire on February 10 two elderly residents died in a fire related tragedy. George Randall reportedly burned to death while asleep near a fireplace. Cressy Johnson was found deceased near her home and is said to be over 100 years old.
Dr T J Freenly and family return from Halleceville after visiting Esteliine in Childress County where Peter Spillar, his brother in law, was murdered. The Range Circuit quarterly conference is set for today at Mabora with Rev J M Alexander and Mrs Jot Cutton visiting. A Truck Grow ore novoriation meeting approves planting 200 trees and ten acres of discimb ers. Mrs F Gireee died of cancer Thursday and was buried yesterday in Kutige cemetery.
In Muldion Texas on February 10 police report two men entered Coty and Sons store seeking items. They were captured with one stabbing at the handle of a safe, while the other fled. A suspect named Peter Johnson was taken in for questioning this morning and faces a jail appearance tonight.
Brooxenire Texas February 10 the republicanien met in a convention this afternoon. Dan Palles chairman called the meeting to order and the following delegates were selected to attend the county convention in Hempstead February 17 to choose delegates to the State convention Louis Pew A T Malley Kh aresy Va Watt Pointer AG Wynn Alex Sam Charles Vans J H Roan and Williams McFarland
A Red River flood, reported near Paris Texas, surged four feet in three hours after a late night telephone outage from Arthur City. Officials warned of rising waters and urged residents to stay away from flood zones.
Virgil Gallaher grows very ill amid local news of the Rosenberg monument project and preparations for San Jacinto Day celebrations. The article notes a Galveston to Antwerp voyage carrying the bronze sculpture and discusses Chamber of Commerce meetings and bond elections. Gallaher, awaiting trial in Angleton, suffers from appendicitis with doctors cautious about his condition.
The Thayer appointed committee meets this afternoon to decide on submitting the Alte Lona company self claim to arbitration. Ed Schulitz of Austin, William Gibbons of Houston, J ly Wilson of El Campo, Mina Ivy Foster of Navasota, and a party from Marshaltown Iowa are in the Tremont for a Texas tour.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous names and locations including A. J. Banee Kengas Cay lu C. Lea man New York T 8 M. Dowell Smithville Frank Koucher Joe eta R. & Moore Ladonia W. Sta vona Alvin B. J. Keager Kousan City Andrew Hyan Denver Coyle C. B. Phil Ups Quinty A. F. Marhin Memphis O. A. Hilier Memphis A. Abeles New York George W. Corley Atlanta Jack Pintford Worth Arthur Irwin Terre Haute Floren Hastian Mason county Texas Mia Nellie Grey Dallas J.F. Wilson and wife El Campo Tom J. Lee alias M. G. Duscan Marble? Todd Iowa Minnie B. Clayston Ron Roadwitch Marshalltown Iowa O. OH Godfrey Atlanta Wirt Leeks Dallas A.KR Pratt Kansas City A. J. Zehnden and wife Jacksonville Mine J. M. Berry Virginia Charles E. Dodd Williamaport Pa 8 0 Brook and wife St. Paul B. A. Brook and wife St. Paul Walter Wise New York J. A. Bexieaton St. Lowe A. N. Lewry Chicago A. S. Stickney St. Paul Mine Dr. M. W. Speve and wife St. Paul Vimp Miss Cook St. Paul Afting
Ardmore dispatch reports Deputy Marshal Booker and Natchitoopher Latridy announce the arrest of Henson, wanted for the murder of Clay Biln nelt at Fox J T. He shot Stianett during a dispute, fled from the scene, and remains at large in Lowlalana. Heaven, a longtime resident, had lived in the city four or five years.
In Texas on February 10 Pubtts Welgher Potishes reports cotton prices cresting the 24,000 mark in pecetpia, signaling strong demand. Analysts expect the yield and prices to improve with continued selling and favorable market conditions for the fiber trade.
A vintage medical pitch claims the formula quiets the nerves, improves appetite, and nourishes blood. It targets stomach disorders including indigestion, constipation, and dyspepsia and notes fifty years of use with a private revenue stamp requirement.
An advertisement featuring Belva A. Lockwood lauds Peruna as a remedy for cold catarrh hay fever and related ailments. It cites Lockwood a noted female candidate and quotes testimonials from readers praising Peruna s health benefits for themselves and relatives. The piece discusses catarrh in general terms and claims Peruna can address Pelvic organ issues and other symptoms.
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