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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1901
Page
4
The Houston Daily Post lists publication terms and pricing, including rates for Sunday Post and foreign editions, postal offices, and travel agencies. It outlines delivery expectations, subscription terms, and responsible offices, with notes on payment and delivery procedures.
The notice directs all business or editorial correspondence to the Houston Fest and specifies that all checks drafts and money orders be payable to the Houston Printing Company.
The piece argues against “every fellow for himself” mindset in Seattle and other towns. It contends mutuality of interest strengthens a community’s upbuilding and that successful ventures benefit all, not just private profits. It warns self interested delays hinder progress and prestige.
The article argues against universal suffrage for Cuba, citing dangers of exiled rule and class conflict. It warns that self government requires conditioning and points to Cuba following similar South American models. It stresses the need to balance intelligent vote with conservative restraint to avoid upheaval.
The Seattle area considers building a new shipyard to win a US Navy cruiser contract. Seattle business leaders propose raising $100,000 to meet government needs as the four yards compete. The Philadelphia Ledger notes such Western enterprise reflects practical effort and faith in Puget Sound harbor.
The article reports a promising oil field near Beaumont in Jefferson and Hardin counties with a Sour Lake well producing high quality oil. It notes exciting prospects across the region, potential for new towns, and calls for further exploration from Hanis to Liberty counties amid a booming industry and public spirit.
The piece surveys ongoing political strife in Manila and Washington. It references independence, Quay and Democratic factions, trusts and the Supreme Court, and mix of South Africa and Dewey era chatter. It notes potential shifts in Wall Street funding and presidential prospects, with broad, speculative commentary.
A fragmented editorial page from the Independent Adviser discusses De Wet and British policy, Texas agriculture expansion, Rice culture in South Texas, and political figures like Harrison and Mall. It blends commentary on newspapers, public notices, and regional industry shifts with references to gardening, livestock, and economic outlooks.
A January invitation from the Dalton Democrat invites David B Hill to attend a city event and receive a speech in the beachpia following an invitation from the Texas legislature to visit Austin.
A mosaic of humorous verses, ragged phrases, and stray quips, includes playful parodies on daily life. The column mentions Benedicts, bepodicl and benedikt fables, pop culture jests, weather quips, and a long lament on aging jokes and old-time shows with boisterous folksy tone.
Sherman Arkansas January 11 Police chief received telegram from Judge Woods Sherman Texas asking for assistance in recovering a mute four year old girl abducted by a blind man and woman. Investigation found the child missing for a week with the pair traveling toward unknown parts. The girl was lured from a Sherman fence by the woman who told her to come for something nice. The couple traveled by train with the girl. funds were sent to return the girl to Sherman.
The eleven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Whitney died early from pneumonia. Funeral services were held in the city cemetery. The Rusce and Holland minstrels entertained at Gilmer's opera house despite bad weather. J. W. Greer of the Yoakum Improvement Company returned to his office after a brief illness. Rev. D. O. Adrart of the Second Baptist Church at Austin preached at the Baptist church in Yoakum Wednesday and Sunday nights.
Timpson January 10 report shows Woodmen of the World officers elected or noted at their meeting, with names and positions highlighted in the local note.
The piece argues for a coordinated city effort to develop Houston as a wholesale center and gateway for international trade. It urges strong local representation before commissions and associations, improvements in water transportation and port regulations, and deepening harbor access to attract South American and other markets, independent of awaiting deep water.
The meeting lists officers and delegates including J. T. Richards and Paul Whipprects with managers J. T. Richards and F. J. Johnson. A camp salute honors long service and contributions to the camp over the past six years. Mr Jamese Herrington of Spivey is moving to the area. population figures rise.
Health Officer Hart reports five cases of dmalipoe in Le county with wetantion rules enforcing travel limits. West Trier and Smithville outline guard measures around homes as officials battle spread with vigour.
A garbled Texas regional page notes conditions across several towns. Rockdale reports grip epidemic and below normal death rate. Granger cites Dr. C. Anderson plans for brick buildings. San Angelo surveyors near completion and mobilizing for weeks. Dallas area mentions Humane Society actions and a local gin project near San Angelo. The Salvation Army plans a meeting and Ensign Haib involvement noted nearby.
Reports from Gleburne Victoria Tyano Abilene Danlett Valley and Holland note church successions pension appeals battle with boll weevil wagon damage runaway teams and a fatality. A Grandview case mentions a jailed man after a schoolgirl assault attempt and a James M. Pear interment by the Masonic lodge.
The Fon Werth Trades Assembly selected J. R. Hencock and Jacsh Suse dole foots to the State Federation of Labor. The gathering at Gan Antonin Monday discussed voting against a sympathetic strike if the electrical workers dispute broadens nationally. The American Federation of Labor chair Preal deg. Gumpera planned to attend to oppose the strike endorsement.
A collection of brief notes from Caldwell and nearby towns including social visits, travel to Waco for business school, and transfers. It reports court actions in Livingstone and the Terrell Lodge installation details with names and positions.
In Rockdale Texas on January 10 a large but slowly moving stock of cotton sits in merchant yards totaling about 3000 bales. Merchants hold the bale accumulation as daily receipts stay light, with sales expected to mirror the season.
Franklin Gros of Breen Texas shipped two carloads of hogs to Houston on January 11. The haul marks fifteen cartloads shipped this season from the area.
Galveston news outlines relief efforts for storm victims and notes delays in county decisions. It discusses Brick Thomas Brick’s district clerk race results and potential appeals, plus mentions funeral arrangements, steamer, and city events as Galveston scrambles to recover.
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