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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1900

Page

13

Grain Market Dull With Mixed Provisions and Weakening Prices

Wheat and corn softened on light demand while May contracts drifted lower. provisions eased slightly as export activity remained modest. Receipts at various ports showed steady activity with mixed futures, and overseas shipments appeared constrained by slack demand.

Paria Northwest Bigi Seaboard Watlinatee Enali Louis Pabrary H. Clark Ely Ae Cour Yan See Nee Coe

Two Delegations Sent to the Waco Convention in Texas

Turbulent Republican county conventions in Dallas and Fort Bend end in split delegations to the March Waco State convention. Dallas witnesses rival meetings, chairmanship fights, and clashes between white and black factions. Fort Bend names delegates to Waco and urges Henry Ferguson for Texas legislature.

Waco Dallas Texas Philadelphia Counly A. Robinson W. Starling A. Wells Balters Wells R. Paine Sdme City Hall Baltérs O'Leary E. H. R. Green Meek Hunt Atwell

Kerr County Republicans Name Delegates for State Gop Meeting

Kerrville Texas February 47 4 convention of the republicans of Kerr county held this afternoon. Delegates elected to attend the State convention at Waco include John Parsons B M Hixwon Julius Real and Henry Schwetheim. Del Rio attendees named Joseph F Bear Bert C Parsons and Charles Fayette. Community Republicans La Grange February 17 county convention held in the courthouse elected Laux Platonia as permanent secretary with J W ogee yg fi sg secretary and committee reports on stows and delegates.

Kerr County Kerrville Texas Ciy Waco John Parsons B. M. Hixwon Julius Real Henry Schwetheim del Rio Joseph F. Bear Bert C. Parsons Charles Kaynon Sherman Ree Publicans Deb. Gales

Republicans in Kaynon and Denton Counties Choose Delegates

Unanimous primary results seen as harmonious with one speech well received. Delegates to State and Congressional conventions chosen as Republicans meet in Kaynon and Denton counties in Texas with McKinley administration endorsed for a second term.

Aoesson Columbus

Second Court of Appeal action in Fort Worth docket

Fort Worth Texas February 17 Proceedings in the Second Court of Civil Appeals list cases from multiple districts with motions for rehearing granted denied or overruled. The docket includes Railways Company versus Blick Geer Parker Silivenne Edwards Connell and others with various orders and set dates March 10 for Roach versus Walcott and others.

Second Court of Appeala Fort Worth Texas Court of Civil Appeals Supreme Judicial District Evik Nders Hall Bowle Texas and Pacific Railway Company Va. Blick Barber Geer Fisher Edwards Tarrant Moto Connell State of Texas Cozen Glen Southern Home Building Association Hood Haba Vé Goings Contos Miley Wee Faulkner Bell Cocke Conneron Yionley Cameron &Go Catce Pasecil Stare Mose & Worter Bosgie Cage Acers Oley Denver City Railway Company Morricon Wiehl , Houten Texas Central Railway Company Wilkou Tarrant Gnit

Fifth Court of Appeals Dallas provesings Feb 17

Provedings in the Fifth District Court of Civil Appeals at Dallas list affirmed reversed and remanded rulings, motions disposed of, and cases set for March. Names include Farmers Loan and Trust Co. v John Beckley et al. Huey & Prupp v Biwell administrator. and several railway, oil, and banking actions from Dallas Navarro Fannin Ellin Johnson Gray Monies counties.

Fifth Court of Appeals Dallas Texas Court of Civil Appeals Fifth Supreme Judicial Disarict Farmers’ Loan, and Trin Company John & Beckley Et al Huey & Prup George W. Biwell A. J. Anderson Clehartie, W. J L. Company Jolhanor Ellin WB. Harmon Nettie Wordlow Bilis J. W Banks J. McQuarvers Filla MS. L. Clardy Hos Wilson Johnson St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company John Adame C. Bivens 1. M. West Grayeon Mary McClary Dunkworth Fannin Tarrant Sime Whitewright John M Tarlor Graynen

Tragic Clothes Fire Claims Child Near Paris Texas

A devastating accident near Paris Texas left five year old Edel Veasy dead after her clothing was burned from a nearby wood fire. The widow Mire Williams Veasy and her family, formerly of Houston, faced the fatal injuries as the child died hours later from horrible burns.

Chit Paris Texas Here Mire William Vonsy Edel Veasy Houston Palentine

Inspecting an Old Headbed Near Grapevine Texas

A Dallas engineering party camped at the site overnight to inspect a roadbed graded from Dallas to Rome in Wise County. Henry Shelton reported the roadbed remains in better condition than expected and that funding for the project should be achievable, aiding the Dallas and Archer City Line venture.

Grapevine Texas Elmene Dallas Henry Shelton Rome Wise County Dallas and Archer City Skelton

County Bonds Election Set for April 28 in McLoonap County

The Mcloonap county commissioners court voted to hold an April 28 election to decide two bond issues. One covers $100,000 for constructing an iron bridge across the Brasog river from the city to the county line, the other $250,000 for a new courthouse and jail.

Waco Texas Mcloonap County Commissioners Court Brasog River Po Thie City

Fires in Texas Cause Major Loss Across Several Homes

A fire report from Texas cites multiple residences destroyed and extensive property loss. Harry Taylor, General Passenger Agent Warner, and General Freight Agent Murrely had homes burned, with insurance totals reaching into the thousands. Additional fires near Paris and related structures incurred extensive damage, with several insured losses and valuables consumed.

Tylor Waet Brwin Street W. W. Stakey Blakey Bath House Simon

Fire destroys Dr K K Davidson residence at Nagle Lake

Fire swept the residence of Dr K K Davidson at Nagle Lake Texas about seven this morning destroying the home and a valuable library. Several family members escaped with little or no clothing and the loss is estimated at about 1000 dollars with insurance.

Nagle Lake Yogle Lake Texas 3.K. Davidson

Fire destroys Captain Worley residence in Texas

The home of Captain N. L. Worley at Kents onto Texas burned to the ground after a fire wagon broke down delaying aid. The blaze consumed the magnificent property as firefighters struggled to reach the scene this morning.

Kents Onto Texas N. L. Worley Te Sone

Fire damages home in Palestine Texas

A portion of a root caused a fire at the residence of H. L. Wight in Palestine on February 17. The local fire department responded promptly and contained the incident. Damage was extensive but no injuries reported. Insurance coverage mentioned.

Palestine Texas H. IL. Wight Tao Dire Department

Fire destroys C. Gonzales saloon in Corpus Christi blaze

Corpus Christi Texas February 17 The fire destroyed the blue stills and store at the C Gonzales artery establishment in Corpus Christi causing extensive damage to property and the surrounding area.

Stere Corpus Christi Texas Aretery C. Gonzales The Blue Shlu

Dangerous double-header system risks and wreck examples

A discussion of the dangers of the double-header locomotive setup, citing higher wear, potential wrecks like the Chateworth incident, and the claim that two engines save only minimal crew costs. Also notes George Olson’s rural free delivery route inspection near Hillsboro Texas and a likely Washington report, with road conditions influencing recommendations.

United Sistes Wan T. P. and W Chateworth, Jr Alog Mg Bridge HI County Hillsboro Texas George Olson Rural Free Delivery Department Aitahere Washington Ogaf

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