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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1900
Page
4
The Houston Post outlines subscription rates and delivery areas, lists authorized city collectors, and warns against unofficial orders. It notes mailing rates, payment methods, and delivery timing, emphasizing punctual office payment and proper make of accounts.
A Georgia governor faces a profound crisis as both the wife of a condemned man and the widow of the murdered man plead for or against clemency. Arrests and trials frame the case, with public threats from both sides reflecting the high stakes of execution.
The emperor declared that Germany cannot maintain its integrity without a powerful navy. Incidents show British seizure of the German East African liner Bundesrath near Delagoa Bay and the refusal to accept German explanations. The General steamer remains detained at Aden and British actions threaten diplomatic options amid rising tensions with Great Britain.
The piece argues Britain may detain German liners bound for East Africa as a show of power amid the South African war. It claims Britain seeks to protect prestige, while Germany and the United States face possible pressure if such seizures continue.
The piece discusses Delagoa Bay’s strategic value as a neutral Portuguese harbor near Lourenco Marques and its role in Transvaal trade. It covers British and Portuguese claims, arbitration by President McMahon, and a 19th century railway concession dispute led by Colonel McMurdo. The article notes American interest and ongoing arbitration with a decision expected soon, while warning of British concern over trade routes.
Fragmentary notes describe mule and horse stampedes near Colesburg with freight trucks derailed and loot contested by British troops. The article also rails against the label mother country in education, praises Houston rice mill growth, and critiques postwar political recrimination and corruption allegations.
The text argues Secretary Gage must explain actions to spur compliance or face swift denunciation. It contrasts British and Boer military capabilities, noting artillery cannot silence a “century crank.” It Mockingly suggests British relief from Ladysmith will be slow and dismisses passive restraint by the Mississippi bank amid Chicago sewage concerns.
The article notes barlets and peers founding ventures in occultism in Paris, detectives debating corporal punishment, Canadian poets Honore Pendette and Drummond visiting Chicago for readings, C H Ingham funding Ripon College science, and records about Wolcott at Harvard, Wabash College presidency, land gifts for a president’s residence, and Jerome Jerome vacation habits. It also mentions efforts toward agricultural study and a romance novel development.
A compilation of scattered figures and notes on money values and trade from different regions. Sweden's finances, Paris millinery trade, Minnesota tree planting subsidies, Pinland book suppression, Scottish bakers, Paris traffic regulations, Chinese presence in New York drugstores, U.S. power output, Horace Mann school plans, and German sponge production are touched on in terse, imperfect OCR form. The piece loosely sketches economic activity and regulatory concerns across several nations.
Texan Congressmember R K B Hawley reports from Havana on Cuban approval of General Wood's regime and cabinet, noting cordial U S Cuban relations, anticipated development of inland resources, and reduced rumors of uprisings. Hawley hints at a report to the administration. he has been in Cuba for months and back in transit.
A blaze at the Commercial Hotel in Columbus during the early hours of January 1st damages the block as flames rage through multiple structures. Firefighters report the fire fully engulfing the block with extensive destruction and no immediate word on injuries.
A Houston military officer endorses Governor Bayern s choice Major Spencer Hutchins to the First Brigade of the reorganized Texas Volunteer Guard noting his militia record and service with the Fourth Texas Infantry He contrasts Hutchins appointment with Governor Sayers selections for other posts while referencing local officials and officers in the militia and adjacent units.
Toure Robertson president of the American Bank Note Company died suddenly of heart failure in New York on January 5. He was recognized as a leading printing authority in bank notes and related securities. His father, Colonel William Robertson, served as aide de camp to General Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans.
Paris dispatches state the French government has ordered its Atlantic squadron to Santo Domingo to pressure payment of a 245000 franc indemnity tied to the Boisomare Caccavelli claim. The move follows Santo Domingo’s suspicions and unrest after the assassination of President Henroux and alleged bad faith delaying the treaty obligations involving the revenue-improvement company.
The committee opened with a preliminary statement on bribery allegations tied to Senator Clark of Montana. After an executive session and lengthy debate on document status, it adjourned without action. Testimony resumes tomorrow.
The old mercantile business owned by August Meyers will hereafter be run in the name of C. D. Myers & Co. in Richmond Texas on January 6.
Louleo Texas January 5 Mr George Applita buys the lumber yard from G M Sadler and plans a full lumber operation at this place Calvert Texas January Cooper Allen ex Cibeon Allen and Connaughton purchases the hardware stock from J P Puller and will continue the business Fuller plans to move to another state.
A. M. Goodwin of Goodwin & Vickery sells his interest to F. C. Vickery in Kenis. The M. Latimer building is completed and to be occupied January 16 by dry goods firm Rushing & Murdoch.
In Sherman Texas on January 5 FE Raerton proprietor of the Burton and Huron retail grocery firm fled an application for voluntary bankruptcy. The store, once a popular local grocer, closed its doors amid the proceedings and business concerns in the city.
Reports detail a Mexico land purchase linked to a London India rubber company, with shareholders challenging Arthur Clough MP and a string of English court cases. A quarter ton safe was stolen from a local firm, its contents unclear, as investigators doubt the motive was merely robbery.
Early January 5 a fire at Talbot street between Sixth and Seventh destroyed Walter Gurhran's home. Cause suspected to be defective flue. Firemen kept flames from reaching the nearby Christian church. $600 insurance with Phoenix of Brooklyn.
A large blaze in Richmond Virginia tonight destroyed portions of the Merchants and Planters Tobacco warehouse at Fifteenth and Cary streets. It held about 2600 hogsheads of tobacco. Kingan & Co suffered losses, the total tobacco loss estimated at 450000 dollars with 300000 dollars insured. Overall loss about 460000 dollars with 1500000? dollars insured.
The school house at Novice Lamar county was burned and will be rebuilt at once. The residence of William Whitfill at Alma burned Tuesday night with no insurance.
The grid of town notes reports varied Texas items from Snyder flourishing business to a Sherman dry goods opening and Marlin trade shift. Other entries note Henry Lloyd murder verdict not guilty, farm rain delays in Pendletonville, and local deaths in Cleburne.
Paris reports sharp nationalist assaults on the government calling it an army’s foe. Officials complain of anti government papers in barracks and discuss excluding such publications. Anxiety over a secret treaty involving Germany Great Britain and Portugal fades as deemed unlikely to be real. German press views on the Bundesrat seizure are echoed in official circles.
London January 5. Owing to Transatlantic liner withdrawals for transport and the consequent non arrival of American meat, local butchers face difficulty securing supplies and are raising prices by about 2 pence per pound.
In Chattanooga Tennessee Julia Morrison the actress faces murder charges for the September 22 stage killing of Frank Leydon. Damaging testimony and sensational remarks marked the morning session, with Morrison's own account to follow as the trial resumes tomorrow.
Reports from New York and Atlanta detail violent incidents and legal actions. A drunken wreck at Pinta India camp leaves Matthew Ween dead and his wife wounded, his brother and others fatally harmed. In Georgia, Walter C. Hannell faces execution post conviction for a railroad killing. Executions occur in BC and unclear notes recount hangings and a murder case.
A Washington report covers the senate deliberations in January on privileges and elections. The omnibus discussion centers on reform proposals and procedural questions impacting voting rights and legislative prerogatives.
A fragmented notice notes Coll and Watters Colina Teves Jenuare Dr Le Matter and wife departing for New York next Friday. Misses Gold and Nennis from Tennessee who had visited L Dennis have returned home. TigerL Brown is referenced with a review. San Marcos appears as a place.
In regular session the Austin Texas council again refused to pass the finance ordinance needed to pay January interest on bonds. Opponents argue the interest does not belong in the interest fund and is earmarked for other uses. Also included is a summary of the Superintendent Worsham’s asylum report for the year ending October and population movements.
The report notes 862 admission applications with 184 rejected for lack of space and outlines plans to expand capacity. It highlights improved employment for patients, a mild rise in the mortality rate linked to heating strain, and overall institutional prosperity and harmony. Notable charters and a public notice from the governor regarding patient care placements are included.
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