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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1900

Page

4

Houston Daily Post subscription and delivery notice

Public notice from the Houston Printing Company detailing subscription rates delivery rules and city circulation conduct. It lists carrier delivery times payment methods and who collects city bills. It also names offices travel agents and responsible staff for subscriptions and advertising.

THE Houston Daily Post Houston Printing Company Theodore Bering Chas. Lott Paul Hobby Au- Giorbeed

Ohio Attorney General Battles Trusts in Nationwide Fight

A New York paper questions Ohio Attorney General Monnett about his reliance on quo warranto to challenge the Standard Oil monopoly. Texas AG Smith pursues anti trust actions against San Antonio Gas Co. and the case advances from district court to the Texas Supreme Court, with possible U S Supreme Court review. Analysts note state power to curb trusts may shape future federal regulation.

Monnelt Ohio New York Monnett Bits Republic Standard OH Co Ublde Texas Netlon San Antonio Gais Company Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Ite Supreme Court of the United States Smith Ro H W. Ward The

Exchange Interviews and Pecans Sent to Washington

A letter from Merbert Pose of Wort Worth discusses sending large amounts of Anat Texan pecans to Washington. The text references various figures and a rhetorical exchange about credentials, law and finance, with partisan inflections and historical political allusions.

Merbert Pose Washington Parinenc Aarlvainre Hiro Bia

Missouri Dockery praised for governor bid and local town growth

The text lauds Dockery as a pure Democrat and candidate for Missouri governor. It notes Hubbard city improving with water works and mills, praising local progress and the Observer’s stance for Quanah and Texas papers, alongside favorable reform promises for a home‑print newspaper.

The War in South Africa in The National Magazine

The February National Magazine reviews The War for the Cape Colony with discussions on military and political aspects. It surveys German and British perspectives, profiles figures, and notes literary and cultural content in the issue.

The Old Wife's Ales Tise in Fort Worth Poem Fragment

An OCR fragment from Houston Texas dated February 1 1500 presents a stylized, archaic verse about love and fate. The text mentions a brave fortune and a dove, with unclear narrative. readers see a lyrical interplay of emotions and imagery.

Houston Texas

Hearne News Roundup Promises Evening Charity Ball Event

Hearne residents organize a Stand Wasque ball at the Marion hall with Archangemints and out-of-town orchestra to benefit a local cause. Bryan banker A T D McConileo visits from Austin en route home after seeing his daughter, while J Haslett returns from Dalian on business. Local figures Musics WH G McNulty G Wood W J Briggs Geo Whittle and B L Reed from Brazos bottom are in Hearne today.

Hearne Texas A. TD. McConileo Merchants’ and Planterne’ National Bank of Bryan Austin James Haslett Dailan Mavionio Hall Cora

Revival clash shifts to Fifth Street church in Waco

Waco Texas February 11 Abe Mulkey who has led a revival at Marrow Street church began a meeting at the Fifth Street Methodist church. The revival has drawn growing interest and an old religious upheaval is reported at Pittwater? The meeting will continue two weeks or more.

Waco Texas Abe Mulkey Marrow Street Anc Fifth Street Mehodia Pitthwtree

Congress Week Promises Currency Battle and Territorial Bills

Washington reports a packed agenda as the House and Senate prepare to devote days to the currency measure. Debates on Hawaii Puerto Rico government, Nicaragua canal, and Quay governor appointment follow, with long discussions on silver coinage and preliminary political maneuvering. The financial bill dominates, while party faction lines shape expected votes and possible delays.

Washington Hawaii Puerto Rico Nicaragua Canal Quay Pennsylvania Cenate Jones Ark Committee On Mowe Morgen Arliess Biking Wolcott Butler Tuas Flay Allison and Jones Nev

The Mouse House Schedule Set for Week in DC Bills

The House will fill the week with Washington DC and insular bills including executive legislative and judicial appropriations. Monday focuses on DC bills, Tuesday and Wednesday on other items, and Thursday the chamber begins debate on the Porto Rican measure as the entering wedge in insular legislation.

Washington District of Columbia

Irrigation and Arid Land Reclamation Efforts Detailed

Government committees in the House and Senate push irrigation reform and arid land reclamation. Geological Survey and Census Office survey water quality, sites for permanent reservoirs, and irrigation well and canal counts. Early 20th century expansion aims to boost irrigated crops and livestock through improved water management.

Wellington Pebrare India China Eggot Mexico United States Congress House Ahrone Senate Geological Survey Coneul Canala Irtigantona Irrigaton Ctanpantin

Bryan Expected in Maine Sunday or Monday

Austin dispatch reports Colonel William J. Bryan may arrive in the capital Tuesday or Wednesday after leaving Washington. A homicide on Austin’s streets ends with Jerry Thomas, a Black man, jailed on murder charges following a fatal shooting of Je Brown at Rishth and Sabine.

Bryan Austin Texas Wiliam J. Bryan Washington Jerry Thomas Je! Brown Rishth Sabine Thomas Thomas Hou Brown

Local Farmers Report Losses from Pests in Del Valle Area

W. HE Brown of Del Valle reports widespread damage among farms near Trovia 404 with crops and livestock harmed. He notes several farmers lost twenty six head of cattle and others suffered similar cattle losses and crop reductions.

W. HE Brown del Valle Rapurka Dineake Datemper Trovia Littlepape Hornsby Rend Itwa

Smallpox Cases Reported in Palestine Texas

A severe illness outbreak is recorded in Palestine Texas with a confirmed smallpox case in Nel Burlet's cabin on Taxay Avenue. His wife and two children show mild symptoms as city and county health officials plan a joint sanitary response and special measures.

Palestine Texas Nel Burlet Pales

Case at Chappell Hill Texas Affects Health Officer

County health officer Hynee contracted a illness while investigating a suspected smallpox case near Chappell Hill, about three miles from town. He reported the case as smallpox after examination by Dr. Blunt. The patient and all contacts show no further symptoms at this time.

Chappell Will Chappel Hil Texas Hynee Blunt

Dance in Greenville Led by George Fleet Amid Smallpox Fears

In Greenville Texas a dance on East Washington Street was organized by George Fleet after a suspected smallpox outbreak emerged from a cake. The party faced quarantine warnings as Hub Whatley lays ill in a Planters Hotel room and was moved to a hospital as authorities seek to confirm the case.

Geenville Texas Washington Street George Fleet Algo Hub Whatley Planters‘ S Marentine Milner

Garrett School to Close in Enola Texas

Garrett Texas community votes to close the local school until the smallpox scare subsides. Nine cases were reported nearby as of Friday and Prof. Me Gee noted the situation remains similar.

Garrett Enola Texas Me.Gee Garrett School Post

Smallpox Found in Joaquin Family

County health officer Dr. Sweringen reported three cases of smallpox in Joaquin Texas on February 16. All patients are members of the Frank Tally family. Dr. W A Hamsey is in charge of the family’s care.

Joaquin Texas P. Cg. Sweringen Shilhy County Frank Tally L- Wren W. A. Hamsey

Smallpox Case Reported in Colmennout Texas Town

A smallpox case is reported in Colmennout Colmeswell Texas on February 11 with Lewes Jordan the colored boy contracted, doctors Stewart and Turver overseeing. Health officers pledge penicilian actions.

Colmeswell Texas Batleit Sk Lewes Jordan Stewart Turver Bay Pennind Health

No New Cases at Shreveport

February 4 report from Shreveport notes no new cases. local situation described as under control with infections near zero and no active outbreaks.

Shreveport

Fire damages Bremerhoff building in Austin

The Bret werhoff building at the corner of Con breas avenue and Tenth streets suffered a fire this morning causing about 20000 dollars in damages. The blaze, whose origin is unknown, is the fourth time the building has burned in its history. The property belongs to Miss Filen beth Brackenridge.

Austin Texas Bretwerhoff Con- Breas Avenue Tenth Streets Filenbeth Brackenridge

Change in Firm Sells Interest in Kose Hardware Firm

In Koses Texas on February 11 Mr T NM Williams of Robert son Williams hardware firm sold a one half interest to Mr J B Gibbs of the Merchants and Wormers Bank of Kose.

Koses Texas T, Nm, Williams Robertson & Williams J. B. Gibbs Merchants and Wormers’ Bank of Kose

Motion to Postpone Tax DIN Consideration in Texas House

In Austin on February 1 the Texas House debates postponing further consideration of the tax DIN until Wednesday to clear the calendar. Debate centers on which DINs should proceed, with support and opposition from members including Bulley Webb DeWitt and Potter.

Austin Texas Halley DeWitt Webb Hill Bulley Mind

King Martin Sentenced to Hang March 17

Kaufman Texas February 11 Judge W. B. Dian sentenced King Martin Derra who was convicted of rape at the last term to death by hanging on March 17. Martin offered a half hour tale denying guilt and claiming his jailer posed a threat as inmates discuss the case.

Kautman Kaufman Texay VV. B. Dian King Martin Derra Martin J. P. Koller Iran

Unclear Racing Entries From New Orleans Card

A fragmented list of horse names and entries appears for a New Orleans race card. Names include Lord Naéwjtle, Cathedral 107, Major Mannir Hy Maldstobie h Mile, Prompere 107, and others with numbers suggesting distances or odds.

Orleanas Lord Naéwjtle Fr. Parker Ls Cathedral Bow Prove Wirt Major Mannir Hy Maldstobie H

Tanforan Entries Half Mile Race List

Tanforan racing card lists numerous entries for a five and a half furlong event with many horses and jockeys including Artil leryman Lawn Munster Red Cherry Mildred Hughes Hag tad TE Maron Bow en Jose Hotgin St Germain Furnitya and Beaueitoy Witch among others. The fragmented OCR reads like a dense field with several horses, weights, and trainer notes interspersed, reflecting a busy program.

Tanforan Toy Marders Cuear Young Pronk Kobo Lanting Artilleryman Lawn Munster Red Cherry Mildred Hughes Uncadran Hag Tad TE Maron Bowen Jose Hotgin St Germain Te Asniga Furnitya Geld Windey Beaueitoy Witch Ling Tarmu Geyear Jair Olinthus

Anatin Cow Show Highlighted by Noted Judge

The Anatin dog show in Austin Texas draws international interest as Judge George Ww Clurton famed for canine judging arrives from Chicago to oversee the event Anatin dogs compete for top honors with emphasis on conformation and breed standards expected.

Austin Texas George Ww. Clurton

Hawaii annexation debate outlines territorial government plan

A House committee report on annexation drafts a Hawaii territorial government modeled after U.S. states with a governor, secretary, treasurer and elected legislature. It discusses Japanese contract labor, Chinese exclusion, and extending U.S. laws to the islands, alongside proposed funding and revenue provisions.

Washington Knox Maces Haa Hawai Chiirman Knox Hewaii Hawaii Honolul Bank Ritories United States Agriculture Incongresa United i District Court Hiwall Oelk Coston i Lawa Republic of Hawaii Jean Tunis America Bure Hawali Molokui Benet

Swall Stock Held at Nacogdoches Texas Cotton Figures

Fragmentary report from Nacogdoches Texas notes cotton on hand about 491 bales with few received since then. The text indicates yardage reductions and a cleared field while mills call in ore and the market shows prices around U740 to F1b per ton.

Nacoeseau Nacogdoches Terxas

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