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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1900
Page
4
The document outlines publication offices and mailing details for The Houston Post, listing office addresses in Houston and foreign bureaus. It describes subscription rates, advertising and billing policies, authorized collectors, and reminders that payments must go through designated managers and agents. It cautions against accepting funds from unauthorized personnel and instructs subscribers to report delivery issues promptly.
The article argues that Southeast Texas is developing a permanent rice industry with expanding plantations and cites successful experimentation that proves profitability. It highlights Texas grown tobacco as another major crop, noting Houston firms exhibit Texas tobacco at Paris, and credits practical trials for shifting the Texas mindset from cotton and cattle to diversified, wealth‑producing crops.
A historical critique argues that a city cannot tolerate professional street beggars while praising Houston as a model of regulation. The writer notes crowds of beggars, many able bodied and young, troubling pedestrians on Malt Street and claims a large portion show hostility and inebriation. The piece urges public work as a solution to curb beggary.
Text argues that panhandling serves as a temporary decoy for the infirm and a way to prevent mendicancy from overrunning communities. It criticizes Houston Texas for street residents becoming accepted as permanent fixtures, and asserts police should remove this condition promptly to relieve municipal strain.
The New York Republican State chairmen warn Horton boxing law could be revived as fakes swarm the prize ring after the recent Diton McGovern bout. Attacks accuse promoters of deception and spark broader debate on boxing regulation and public taste in a metropolitan political climate.
A critic argues the United States must clearly support or reject Britain’s actions in South Africa. The piece questions diplomatic impartiality, urges a decisive stance from Washington, and contemplates enforcement of international law on aid shipments and port clearances. It references Goebel and figures like Salisbury and Chamberlain.
Short Texas specials report a season shutdown in Kyle and new postmaster in Birmingham. Frelsborg notes heavy rain hindering travel. Muldoon reports filled cisterns and fresh ground, while Kaurman flags rain hurting crops. Devine faces tough prospects for winter feed as weather turns wet. Greenville reports Rider Woodrow elected president at Burley College board meeting. Troy notes wheat prospects dampened by weather. Breroland send Texan Live Stock rep to Fort Worth. Wont notice Southwestern Telephone crew to install lines. Wills Point votes 15000 water works bond, water works likely. Danizon postmaster Nagle informed Denison to join new carrier schedule. Lockhart pastor resigns. parish seeks new minister. Wills Point burglar robs Mr Norwood, $400 stolen from pillow. Groveton strike at Trinity Lumber nearly ended. wages not raised. Dallas note references Negro highwaymen robbing near Westoe.
Governor Johnston defends his record and rebuts accusations by Senator Morgan in a long reply. He defends stock holdings, denies owning Sloss-Sheffield stock, and argues Lloyd and other trusts benefited Alabama by bringing capital. He accuses Morgan of misrepresentation and defends his support for industry and canals.
The piece notes William McKinley attacking banks holding surplus treasury funds in 1888. It cites his charge that about 59 million dollars sat unused in banks, earning interest for banks while government debts remained unpaid. It mentions McKinley’s role at the Republican convention and calls against loaning government money to banks.
The letter claims the governor refused further public discussion after a few debates, urging a stump meeting before Alabama voters to expose misinformation. Johnston asserts the proper time and place for discussion was on the campaign trail.
Greenville Texas January 10 editor E W Harris Herald announces candidacy for State Senator from Fifth district covering Collin and Hunt counties. He urges neutrality on U S Senatorship and says democracy will guide his actions if elected, aiming to carry out party principles in the primary race.
National Committeeman Uroy Woodson rebutted claims that W. J. Bryan discouraged Goebel contests. He met Bryan in Chicago and said there is no foundation for the stories. Bryan will offer advice when he attends the banquet for Senator Blackburh’s election next Tuesday.
Delegates in New Orleans discuss contracts for future delivery and grading to ensure buyer clarity. They consider resolutions on cotton supply, manufacture, and reliable attitudes, with focus on Texas and Pennsylvania rail access and potential legislative watch.
Waco Texas January 11 J W Rig gins furniture dealer announces candidacy for mayor C McCulloch incumbent to seek re election A possible third candidate Seth Mills mentioned Campaign set for April 3 promises heated race with strong public interest and curbstone astrologers predicting a carmine campaign
In Caldwell County Texas January 10 the senatorial contest heats up. Incumbent Lea Reaty seeks re election and backs Senator Chilton. Bailey supporters search for a challenger. Local papers split with Lockhart Register backing Chilton and Lockhart Post and Luling Signal backing Bailey. Race seen as close with uncertain outcome.
Lexington report says W. D. Breckinridge will tell tomorrow's Herald that Governor Taylor may keep his seat despite a contest decision. He warns the situation could lead to bloodshed and cites the Uto institutional procedure in the legislature.
Colmeswetl Texas January 9 By virtue of authority I call a delegated convention of the Republicans of the second congressional district to meet in Palestine Texas February 20 1900 at noon to elect two delegates and two alternates to the National Republican Convention in Philadelphia June 19 1900 and to elect one Presidential elector and handle other business as needed C A Porter Kaleman Republican Executive Committee Second Congressional District
Kaufman Texas January 10 the Kaufmnit lodge of Independent Order of Gat Fellows installed officers that night Pred Krance grand W pr Evens Gnandal secretary B J Hubbard recording secretary M O Splhis treas ure A B Cox grand elected was they prevent so his installation was postponed to next meeting night The lodge growing rapidly has almost doubled membership in the last few months.
Chicago January 11 The Tribune tomorrow prints Governor Tanner's long interview attacking Senator Shelby M Cullom. Tanner says he is not a candidate but opposes Cullom s return to the senate and accuses him of betraying friends and failing to uphold Republican interests. The interview is said to be extremely bitter throughout.
The annual committee of the Freedmen's Aid and Southern Educational Society of the Methodist Church secured bonds today and Secretary Hanna departs tonight for New York to market them.
Governor Altgeld spoke for two hours to a large Fusion Party audience in Huron South Dakota outlining support for the gold standard and public ownership of telegraphs and railways. He argued English capital dominates government and warned of trusts and monopolies threatening independence.
The association will meet in July in Waco Texas with officers listed including President Bentt of Temple first vice president A M Curtis of Waco second president J W Hunter of Fort Worth treasurer N W C Blalock of Roxboro chairs obstetrics Kuykendall of Morgan and Embree.
Gen Dabney of the Confederate army is reported dead with his remains to be moved to Frederickabirg Virginia. Mae Richmond Virginia notes farmers facing delays as rains keep roads bad, hindering movement to farms for next year.
An eldest child died from scarlet fever at Sam and Kam Angelo Texas in January while a younger child of the same family is ill. Precautionary steps are underway to prevent further spread.
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