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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
4
The fragmentary OCR shows the Houston Daily Post masthead and publication details including office addresses and rates. It mentions weekly and semi weekly editions, postage by mail, and traveling agents names.
A critical charge that Senator Beveridge’s Philippine speech mirrors administration aims to justify expansion for American commerce in the Far East. The column argues the speech lacks force and questions open-door implications, urging self-rule for colonies and restraint from military intervention.
The article argues Houston should grow beyond the Fruit Flower and Vegetable Festival to showcase coast country farms and truck patches. It calls for a $40,000 investment to inaugurate a broader exposition, inviting every citizen to join as a co partner in the venture and to align dates with the exhibition and racing circuit for lasting prosperity.
The soliciting committee has raised about 5000 of the 15000 needed to secure a site for a Carnegie library. The community is urged to contribute promptly to avoid progress stalling and to honor gifts from Andrew Carnegie and Mr. Meldrum, with Houston expected to provide the remaining funds.
In Houston a movement to launch a major industrial exposition and livestock show advances after a Capitol Hotel meeting. Chairman MacGregor is empowered to appoint committees on location, stock, and organization while a later adjourned session will review their progress. Strong local pride and public spirit are urged to fund subscriptions and spur regional development.
The text presents hazy commentary on Texas progress and financial claims. It references Adelbert Hay and a Boer, with scattered denunciations and speculative phrases about future conflicts. The passage reads like an incoherent editorial fragment with unclear events or dates.
Sovereign J. W. Friedlander visited Mount Calm Texas Woodmen to promote an orphan home funded by one quarter of camp dues. He cites 815 camps with 42 466 members and predicts growth to 150 000 in ten years. A building and fund collection committees will be formed in Fort Worth February 1901.
A compilation from Brenham Rockdale Rowlett and other Texas towns lists newly elected and re elected directors and officers for several banks. Names include Heber Stone Joseph Tristram WH Harrison and local changes at Merchants and Planters National Bank and Grayson County National Bank with retirements and promotions noted.
Richmond Texas January preparations shape a grand social event using the courthouse with court approval. Invitations go to numerous patrons from nearby towns. Visitor Mr. R Guylter, a Wells merchant, was in town on business. Planter Simonton is active in local trade.
Senator Chilton defends his vote on the 86 million appropriation to fulfill the Spain treaty. He recalls Bailey's Fort Worth speech and asserts the Congressional Record supports his position against Bailey’s claims. Chilton cites Allison’s note and details surrounding the Senate debate and unanimous consent.
Hearne Texan reports the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Patrick Sarsfield Grogan and Lee Martin Beckham with a ceremony set for Wednesday January 24 in the city. Local officials and travelers including Superintendent Edwin Wilson of the Hearne and Brazos Valley Railroad and Captain John Roberts of Bremony were noted in attendance or passing through. Judge T J Simmon of Franklin was seen on legal business in Hearne, while last night featured dancing and social activity.
A late hour at the Masonic ball saw several couples of the area enjoy a pleasant evening. Attendees included Messrs W. W. Watts C. G. Wood R. J. White Edwin Wilson W F McKinney and R J Duncan of Nesmford who arrived on Hearne and Brazos Valley train this morning.
A list of marriage notices from Bremond Bryan Denison Cuero and several towns, mentioning brides and grooms such as Edgar Brittain Eva Mac Avergelt Livingstone Nellie Allen and others. Dates span December to January with various officiants and locales including Hurtaville Kavifinan Bryan Coleman Denison Cedar Barron Smithville Fort Worth Hermapak? Menton and Denton.
January laded report from Punerat of W glvin New York describes Revd Tr Edward McGlynn lying in state at St Stephens Roman Catholic church. Tens of thousands viewed the body over five hours as relatives and Holy Name Society members kept vigil. A large crowd filled church and streets before the four-hour departure period.
In Metherson Kansas on January 10 Mrs Joseph Christie killed her two children under four then cut her own throat and died shortly after. Her husband Joe Christie, a laborer, was arrested for drunkenness and jailed for failure to pay a fine. Authorities suspect worry over the family’s plight drove the mother to commit the act.
Tanforan San Francisco January 10 card lists six furlongs Wild Het March Seven Charles Lube time 4 14. Mile and a furlong burdies Lomo Manito University time 2 18. Mile selling Merry Boy White Fora Ping time 1 42. Six furlong Grand Sachem Cracker a Angelis aan Blah furlongs Loving Cup Timama Moptallade time pL a x ey Cle Verrene time 1 15.
Albany Society of New York guests crowding the annual meeting at Delmonico's disrupt Justice Woodward's toast about the Dutch in Albany and in South Africa. He apologizes and praises Kruger as British and Boer factions clash amid laughter and hisses.
Across France, heavy winds lash the coast and several small vessels with crews are reported lost. Other dispatches cite insurgent defeats in Colombia and government advances, while Newburyport notes the funeral of Dr. Edward McGilgon and New Orleans reports a German training ship arrival amidst bad weather. Berlin cites budget estimates from Dr. Von Miguel and Turkey’s finances.
Telegram from Lamar Missouri reports the death of Charles Richard Breedlove born April 3 1831 in Virginia He was Baylor University graduate 1858 served as Confederate Army officer and practiced law in Brenham Texas His death occurred Thursday at 4 20 pm at his relatives home in Brenham Texas Also mentions local social events and other notices including a wedding and church activities.
At a Lake Erie and Western stockholders meeting on January 10 more than three fourths of stock was represented. New directors elected include J. P. Morcem William K. Vanderbilt Frederick Vanderbilt Mok Twombley and W. M. Newman. Newman was named president and F. Sox was named vice president secretary and treasurer.
An affray near Nacogdoches Texas involved James Smith losing an arm and suffering a pistol wound as C J Childress surrendered amid the incident dated January 19.
Frankfort January reports show Goebel tied to bribery probes linked with the Louisville and Nashville railroad while officials like President Smith face questions. The Kentucky senate and house mark a crucial joint session voting Blackburn and Haley into the U S Senate amid petitions and Goebel faction tensions.
In a crowded West hotel hall amid 500 to 600 attendees, W J Bryan and Governor Lind addressed a political gathering. The speeches touched on expansion of U S territory and Jeffersonian democracy, with local officials and admirers present.
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