The Houston Post announces city delivery and billing details
The Houston Post outlines home delivery in the city and lists rates for daily and weekly issues. It names authorized city collectors Theodore Hering Theodore Bering Chas Lott and Paul Holby and requires payments by check to The Houston Printing Company. It reminds readers to report missed deliveries by the office.
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Theodore Hering
Theodore Bering
Chas. Lott
Paul Holby
Houston Printing Company
War Revenue Tax Debate and Presidential Silence Critiqued
A Republican on the Ways and Means Committee asked the president about repealing the war revenue tax. The reply warned that action this session is unlikely and that material changes are improbable while Republicans hold power. The piece argues patriotism misused to fund military expansion and taxes on taxpayers.
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Ways and Means Committee
Republican Party
Alma
Attack on cotton would threaten spot market stability says NY broker
A telegram from a New York cotton exchange member, formerly of Houston, warns that an attack on cotton for sale risks breaking the spot market. He argues that if the South resists low prices, manipulators could dominate price, while global demand and limited supply keep futures uncertain amidst British and international factors.
Cotton Prices Hold Amid Market Nerves and Speculation
The article notes nervousness in speculative markets, urges spot holders to stay firm, and predicts rising demand for cotton as eight months pass before new supply. It highlights Southern independence boosting profits and expects speculators to buy back sold paper cotton to show producers influence on prices.
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Ita
Pension bills loom large as urged reforms spark debate
The piece reviews looming pension legislation and proposed reforms aimed at curbing pension growth. It cites various representatives and proposed monthly payments for veterans and survivors, noting the need to balance bounty with government solvency. It also touches on Houston climate for railroad offices and industry concerns like Pullman, with broader notes on political dynamics in Kentucky and national fiscal strain.
Turbulent World News Sketches From Many Fronts
The article riffs on colonial conflicts including the Philippines and Transvaal actions, notes Britain’s stance with John Bull on the brink of danger, mocks President Roosevelt’s New Year aims, and comments on French navy improvements and Kitchener’s campaign plans amid political unease. It also mentions Cuban prisons, judiciary reforms, and a street mendicant’s insult.
Accident strains Chappell Hill family in Texas
A three year old boy, son of Mr Sajilaky, tenant of Dr. Lockhart near town, was shot while playing yesterday afternoon at close range. The leg wound is severe and doctors expect amputation and fear for the child’s life during the operation.
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Chappell Hill
Texas
Sajilaky
Dr. Lockhart
Little Girl Fatally Injured in Cotton Gin Accident
In Garpeyine Texas a small girl aged around five was fatally injured after her skirt became entangled in moving machinery at a cotton gin and mill. The incident occurred today as Sollie, daughter of J. M. Complings, was passing through the mill area. A physician reported the injuries as potentially fatal.
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Garpeyine
Texas
Sollie
J. M. Complings
Landing Physicion
Child Kicked by Horse in Bonham Yard
One year old Claudie Gates was kicked in the temple by a horse in Bonham Texas. He was knocked about ten feet and remained unconscious. The child is in critical condition and may not recover.
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Ror
Marter
Bonham
Texas
Clauie
San
Blaze Rangers to Attend Townsend Case in Bastrop
A realter informs Judge Sinks Aiitos that Blaze Rangers under Captain Trooks will be on hand in Bastrop Texas for the Townsend case from Colorado county.
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Bantrop
Texas
Adjutant General
Sinks Aiitos
Blaze Rangers
Trooks
Townsend
Colorado County
Injured Man Reported Slightly Better Near Newton
Newton Texas January 7 J F Fall who was injured yesterday and thought fatally is reported somewhat better though doctors fear the injuries remain serious tied to the accident near Newton.
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Newton
Texas
J. F. Fall
Deed of Trust Filed in Galveston Texas Business Matter
Deed of trust filed in Galnesville Texas this morning involving Pra Liedtke a dry goods merchant as borrower with George L. Anthony named as trustee. Liabilities amount to 6500 with 3500 due Troun Stone Bros Co of Cincinnati and other assets listed as zero.
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Galnesville
Texas
Pra Liedtke
George Ll. Anthony
Troun- Stone Bros. & Co
Cincinnati
Bankruptcy Petitions Filed in Federal Court
In Austin on January 8 M Rimmer of San Saba filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. In Galveston on January 8 L W Howd also filed a bankruptcy petition stating he cannot pay his debts and seeks relief. His stated resources are $2000.13 with no assets.
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Austin
Texas
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San Saba
Galveston
Howd
Doebdo
American Vessel Sent to Protect Interests at Santo Domingo
The Machias departed San Juan for Santo Domingo to secure coal and shield American interests amid tensions with French naval efforts to enforce a $66,000 Pendine claim. The move follows possible friction between French and American officers as US minister reports media excitement.
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Washington
Machias
San Juan
Santo Domingo
Santa Domingo
United States
Santo Dom Ingo
Traveling Man Bonney Sees Cotton Holdings in Texas
Mr Joe J Bonney a well known traveling man from Flanney Texas visited Houston yesterday staying at the Capitol hotel He spoke with The Post about cotton belt holdings noting farmers largely control the crop while merchants hold little more than usual He predicts Texas harvest around 25 million bales and says farmers will not hold more cotton when prices rise He also discusses Houston attracting cattlemen and possible future livestock fairs and meetings. He praises Houston progress and potential as a convention center with Fort Worth hosts nearby interests. He recounts a dining room anecdote about a loan and recognition for a fellow journalist. Major G W Littlefield Austin banker and hotel owner was in Houston on private business.
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New York Cotton Exchange
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New York
England
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Liverpool
Conton
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Flanney
Texan
Capitol Hotel
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Blank
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Austin
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Wall Boong
Emirbrille Shop Force Reduced in Katy Layoffs
Emirbrille Texas reports a reduction of shop forces with twenty men laid off in Katy. The layoff occurred earlier than anticipated as production began sooner than expected.
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Emirbrille
Texas
Katy
Senate debates Philippine insurrection and race in the South
In Washington a Pettigrew resolution on Philippine policy sparks sharp exchanges with Lodge and Morgan. Morgan attacks racial equality and cites southern Negro suffrage tensions as he urges safeguards against future conflicts. Other measures pass or advance, including widows pensions and census funding plans.
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Lowishita
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Stewart
Aldrich
Jones
Ark
Hoe
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Pritchard
North Carolina
Morsap
House Passes Resolutions For Posts Roads and Army Probes
The House ordered investigations into post office appointments in Provo Utah and Logan Utah amid polygamy charges and into General Merriam and Idaho mine riots. A special-committee investigation was shifted to the military committees. The body set aside time for eulogies and adjourned to Wednesday.
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House
Lentz
Ohio
Provo City
Utah
Smith
Logan
Ullah
Military Committee
Merriam
United States Army
Wardner
Idaho
Grosvenor
Chin
General Merriam
Danford
Representative Fireone
Nebraska
Hobart
Purification at Galveston Aims to Rebuild Republican Ties
In Galveston Texas a Republican club movement forms under central league guidance to organize and mobilize Republicans in response to Democratic organizing. Local Republicans warn of apathy among Afro American voters and vow a principled, candidate free push to promote Republican platform ahead of elections.
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Halventon
Texas
Galveston
League of Republican Clubs
Republican Party
Democrats Set Caucus To Shape House Unity
In Washington January the House announced a Democratic caucus to be held tomorrow night. The meeting aims to perfect the party organization in the chamber and may appoint a three member committee to handle party politics. Representative Underwood of Alabama has filled that post since Congress convened. A resolution to bind Democrats to party action on all subjects is anticipated.
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Washington
House
Underwood
Alabama
Cougtebr
President forms new military department in the Territory of Alaska
The president creates a military department for the Territory of Alaska and appoints Colonel George M. Randall of the First United States Infantry to command. The comptroller of the currency plans to proceed quickly with the liquidation of the Frenchwar National Bank of Reston under receivership.
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Washington
Afnuka
George M. Randall
Fighth
United States Infantry
Philippine theater action reports from January dispatches
General Otis wires from Manila that American columns in Laguna Bay and Cavite area pressed forward. Troops under Wheaton and Twenty-eighth Infantry engage enemy forces, inflicting casualties and capturing supplies while pursuing scattered bands toward Indang and nearby towns.
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Birkheimer
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Arayat
Fourteen Missing in Manila Rescue Report
A cable from Manila dated January reports Admiral Watson confirming the navy rescued fourteen individuals including civilians G. W. Langford M Brown and J. W. O Bele, with a list of soldiers and names such as J. O. Hatchett H. Gordons William Bruce W. Bh niman and others. The message notes fourteen in total remain missing and identifies multiple units and personnel.
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Manila
Admiral Watson
Navy
G. W. Langford
M Brown
St. Paul
J. W. O' Bele
J. O. Hatchett
H. Gordons
William Bruce
W. Bhniman
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Nevada Cavalry
Stone
Leland
Bimith
Albert ©. Bishop
Albert ©. Bishop. Third Geant Frank McDonald
Twenkfantry
Harry F. Hubert
Martin Brennan
James
Teenth Infantry
Filipino Troops Capture One Man After Raid
Twelve Thi soldiers executed a behind Sag de Laubon raid resulting in one trooper and a cabin crew captured. Authorities report the action and interim captures with ongoing pursuit.
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Manila
Sag de Laubon
Cavite Official Seized Ammunition Amid Rebel Resistance
An official in Cavite province reports interception of armed resistance activity. Three quarters of ammunition were captured during the operation, conveying a decisive move in quelling local unrest.
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Suhien
Nana Cavite
Whitesides Witness Testimony in Clark Case Examined
The Washington hearing on the Clark case featured Senator Whitesides of Montana denying any bribery links and asserting no personal knowledge of purchases or offers. Cross examination aimed to reveal details of a meeting involving an election official and alleged bids to influence votes. The committee recessed as the session extended.
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Washington
Montana
Clark
Senate
White
Committee On Inves
Assembly
Feyalles
Forte
Progre
Taylor topics and political notices mix with local incidents
A garbled Taylor Texas note reports a January accident at an electric plant and several church meetings led by local pastors. It mentions two mayoral candidates J S Jongs and Blick, and a separate incident involving a white man shooting a man and a woman Brownpedod.
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