Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Houston Daily Post in Houston, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1900

Page

5

Texas Pilot Board Rules Branch Pilot Eligibility

Texas Attorney General assistant Ward states the law requires branch pilots to have two years as deputy pilots and state residency. The board of pilot commissioners must examine and recommend only those meeting qualifications, and the governor cannot appoint nonqualified candidates.

Texan Attormerat Ja Willl Nitoveph Sayers Texas Jorney Jorney General's Office Austin Texo J. A. Robertson Board of Pilot Commissioners Kynt Galveston Traneh Krepublic State of Texas Hi Senate Matagorda Sabays Pars Cavallo India Lavaca Board of Commin Board of Commisssioners Board of Commissioners Pllais Ald Hays Pprc PARC Angu Num Tan Bu Mechem of Texas Funesa Athems Board of Pliot Commissioners Pernon California San Francisco Lcense O Theupreme Court of Noa Muliner Woodbury Cal Acta Com- Missioners Aupreme Court of California Board of Pilot Com Pertog Rania Valle Board of Pilot

Lost and stolen horses in Fort Bend and Goliad counties

A Fort Bend sheriff reports multiple stray or stolen horses from January 1 including five work horses, several branded ponies, and a bay mare with a bell. Rewards total 25 dollars for information leading to capture. Goliad sheriff warns about two mares with brands P and B, one 5 to 6 year old with jaw lump and hoof mark, underlines vigilance.

Richmond Texas Lotte Corylet P. Privcoe, Jr Fort Pond County Goliad J. E. Pettus Sherif Gollaf County

Real Estate Committee Meeting Notice Fort Worth

An executive committee meeting of the Texas State Real Estate Association is called for Fort Worth at the secretary’s office. The note requests each committee member's attendance for 4 o’clock in the afternoon on a Monday in January 1800 with agenda on important business items.

Texas State Real Ratata Association Fort Worth Texas Taxna State Real Estate Association

Galveston Seeks Ordinance On Electric Wiring Safety

Electrical expert Warren V. Reed, for the National Board of Fire Underwriters, inspected Galveston wiring and urged an ordinance to regulate stringing and undergrounding where feasible. He advised alley runs, undergrounding costly but possible for high-revenue lines, and recommended city inspection to enforce National standards. City officials and aldermen discussed reforms ahead of a formal meeting.

Galveston Texas Warren V. Reed National Board of Fire Underwriters New Orleans Reed National Aid Brush Electric Light Company Coxa Hriveh Oid Cnity National Association Reef National Board of Fire Brush Hilectric Light Company

Notice of Prison Transfer Against Attorney General Instructions

A pure notice states that individuals sentenced to more than ten years in prison will be sent to Ohio State Penitentiary at Columbus, Ohio instead of the Missouri State Penitentiary previously. The document references directives from the United States Attorney General.

Ffren Archabtwr Hendria Ardmore United States Marschal Hammer Townsend Attorney General of the United Ohio State Gentientiary Columbus Ohio Missouri State

Sewer bond issue set for next Tuesday

The sewer bond issue for 500000 dollars is planned for next Tuesday with little public interest so far and no selling activity expected before polls open.

Notable Names At Tremont Spotted In Shipping Directory

A list of individuals and firms appears linked to Tremont and major cities including St. Louis Houston Cincinnati New York and Galveston. Names include J H Jenkins H M Hubbard A C Ransom Captain Young Mallory Line J C Tasney B A Peden J R Strong George A Boyden EB Simon Rn J Wood L V Elder T Taylor Sam BH Thomas J A McEnery Whiting Sisters Perry and others.

the Tremont J. H. Jenkins Hastrop H. M. Hubbard St. Louis

Smallpox Reports From Texas Towns Prompt Quarantine

Health officials report twenty cases in a Honey Grove area and two suspected cases in Wolfe City. Moody and Milner initiated investigations with quarantine measures likely, as exposures rise. White man and Black man, both with families, are linked to the Wolfe City cases, one tied to Little Rock origin. A case linked to Bush area and Miss Foreham is noted among nearby residents. Territorial town quarantines begin.

Wolfe City Greenville Texas D. T. J Milner Little Rock Ark Foreham Anar Caddo Mille Rob Koons

Disease reports sweep Kirbyville and Honey Grove

In Kirbyville Texas on January 12 authorities note many cane s of chicken pox or smallpox cases and state health officer Blunthan Kane heads to Honey Grove to investigate several reported instances of allotpox in the area.

Kirbyville Texas Austin Blunthan Kane Honey Grove

Injunction Perpetuated In Fraternal Insurance Case

In Fort Worth Texas Judge Harris made permanent the injunction against the Texas commissioner of insurance restraining him from blocking fraternal and mutual aid societies from doing business in the state. The case titled National Aid erociation of To peks Kay v Jefferson Joanson was a test action with James Davis for the plaintiffs and the attorney general for the defendant. The earlier temporary injunction was granted at a prior hearing and the matter is of broad interest to fraternal insurers operating in Texas.

Fort Worth Texas National Aid Topeks, Kay Jefferson Joanson Ineurence of Texas Harris Seventeenth District Court Finn James &. Davis Culbernet Texan

Revenue from school land leads Texas city funds rise

Austin January 12 reports show a six year surge in revenue from school lands. The annual receipts climbed from 164 616 to 190 628 dollars with subsequent increases cited through 1899. Treasury delays in land department dealings are noted as a concern.

Austin Texan Aufiog Darlog Wi Tycreme Jn Galee Wehool Porconn Treasury Crn Langer Emaoe

Tex firms file charters and permits in state records

Secretary of State records show Tarrant Grain and MH company of Fort Worth, and Underwriters Fire Assurance of Dallas, filed charters. Grand Central Social Club of Austin has no capital stock. Fish Cattle company of Missouri granted Texas authorization with capital stock listed. Injury from heavy rains noted with four feet of water over a dam. Dr Wheeler from university biology department travels to Galveston seeking a site for a university biological station. Penn Casualty company of Pennsylvania seeks Texas business authorization with the insurance department.

Tarrant Grain and MH Company Fort Worth Capital Stock Fire Assortation of Dallas Grand Central Social Club Austin Texas Fish Cattle Company Minsouri Wheeler Biological Department University Galveston Galveston I Aland Penn Casualty Company of Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner

Palestine Promoters Seek Right of Way for Union Central Rail

Promoters Cyrus Baldridge of Wortham and W B Moses of Fairfield and other backers visit Palestine Texas to drum up local support for the Union Central railroad from Houston to Paris via Palestine and Fairfield A meeting to mobilize business men is planned and a county fruit and vegetable pendetion is set for Saturday in the court house with officers to be elected and business to follow

Union Central Palestine Texas Mosers Cyrus Baldridge Wortham W. B. Moses Fairfield Union Central Railroad Hounton Paris Via Paletine Anderson County Court House

Controversy in Slocum Town Over Local Figures

A fragmented notice from Slocum Texas on December 4M 1800 describes criticism of a popular man known for distinct hair. It mentions a farmer offering aid to Chilton’s friends to remove a ban, and hints at political tensions recalling a past upheaval associated with a figure named Qumron.

Slocum Texas Dailey Chilton Mr. Chilton Mr. Watler

How 10 Advertise Texas Discussion on State Development

Fort Worth Texas January 21 Mr J F Leith Texan Midland freight and passenger agent urges the Texas Real Estate association to push for up to date statistics on Texas industries. He calls for a legal framework, cooperation with agricultural and experimental stations, and coordinated bulletins to advertise Texas strength abroad.

Fort Worth Texas J. FE. Leith Texan Midland Skagen Toran Insurante Secessora Texas Heal Etate Association Elate Combratin Statistical Bureau Industring of Draper Statistics Bryan Beeville Texas Department of Statistics Indo Goa Tade Son

Cuero Tx Mail: Powers Burial and Chris Saleh Incident

Report of Mrs Edward Powers burial after her death in San Antonio and the discovery of letters in a pocket during a confrontation with a Black Harbor man. Drs Burns Lackey Braman examined exhumation details for the district medical board. A park club meeting in Cuero was postponed to next Friday.

Meveral Nandh Ouero Texan Edward Powers San Antonio Powers Thomaston District Medical Board J. W. Burns J. M. Lackey Cuero T. Braman Victor Mute Hotel Waa

Victoria Locals and Tour Candidates for Mastership

Victoria Texas January 7. Avowed candidates for the Victoria post mastership are B W Clinth, Frank, Dr G R Townsend, A Wertheimer former incumbent. Rainfall measured seven and one half inches, a seven day record. Tenth cavalry passed through Victoria en route from Galveston to Port Ringgold at about 5 o'clock. Soldiers behaved quietly. two trains carried troops and supplies. Mrs Georgia Evans of Eagle Pass, formerly of Victoria, visits her sister Mrs G T Cottingham with her two children. Dr D H Bramann returned from Cueto after serving on the medical examining board for the district.

Victoria Texan B. WH Clinth Dy Wo OA Frank G. BR. Townsend Tooloreds A. Wertheimer Alrjocks Galveston Hebronville Port Ringgold Coffe Georgia Evans Hagle Pats

Humphries Lynching Cases Move to Orange and July Term

The State Rangers escorting alleged Humphries lynchers were ordered to Orange. Prisoners remain with Sheriff Cook. Trial of the remaining ring postponed to the July term due to farmers’ harvests. Judges Lipscomb Stilwell Russell and Mure consult with A W Gregg over a motion for a new trial at Ganamen and Wi Cain and Bob Stevens, two convicted defendants.

Palestine Texan State Rangers Humphries Orange Bheriff Cook Liproomb

Alvin Locals Prepare for Dyrannage Convention Today

In Alvin Texas January 13 farmers report wet weather delaying work though a week of sun is hoped to catch up. Roads are poor forcing attendees to travel by rail to Houston and via Columbia Tap. Arbor Day observed January 19 by schools with a citizens meeting planned near the tent.

Clilsens Alvin Texas Angieton Houston Columbia Tap Dano Ae Mustang Bayeu

Tragedy Strikes Texas Family with Fatal Burns

Mrs Joy Marshall of Raogdale twelve miles north of Port Worth was fatally burned when her clothing ignited at the fireplace. Neighbors arrived too late to save her as every stitch was burned from her body in the incident reported January 12.

Bonham Texan Joy Marshall Raogmiale Here

Dallas Youth Killed In Accidental Shot Incident

Dallas Texas January 12 Joanit Adams fourteen year old boy accidentally shot and killed himself at his parents home eight miles from Dallas He was duck hunting on the porch when the gun misfired hitting the Mooring and discharge of both barrels lodged in the breach He lived two VOUTs.

Dallas Texas Joanit Adams

Fatal Runaway Kills One-Year-Old in Falkie

In Greenville Texas January 12 a one-year-old boy Claud son of Mr N Owane at Falkie died after a runaway crash. He was driving a mule team to a wagon when the animal frightened and bolted throwing him from the wagon. The injuries proved fatal.

Greenville Texas Claud N. Owane Falkie Anita

Tragedy Near Kavernia Drowns Texas Woman

Mrs Margel Wade, 59, of New Berlin, drowned on Guadalupe River morning journey to Seguin. In wagon with Chris Letier. one horse escaped, the other drowned. Body recovered at 4 PM and taken home for burial.

Marcel Kavernia Texas Matwel New Berlin Guadalupe Seguin Chris Letier Margel Wada

Child Choked to Death in Fort Worth Incident

In Fort Worth January 12 a one year old child of Ren Nichariy was accidentally choked after swallowing a thimble. Physicians were summoned but the child died before aid arrived.

Fort Worth Tecan

Ministers Resign in Texas Church Rift Heals

Rev Mitchell pastor of the First Baptist church along with deacons Heslened and Hillahoro in Texas resign after council recommendation. The controversy ends and the church is reportedly united again.

Blood Money and Iron Tonic Ad Claims

An 1807 testimonial from Dallas in the News-Gentlemen column promotes Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic and Little Liver Pills as cures for weakness, indigestion, and fatigue. It urges readers to “lay in fresh stock” of the tonic, claiming iron strengthens blood and oxidizes the system. The ad notes address lines and a Dayton Ohio contact, touting nationwide availability.

Hartera Iran Saat Chase Nature K Harter

Also Mentioned on This Page

Iit Attorney General Ifren Ward Sherings Department Island City I. P Southern Pacific Officials FP. Fay van Vieck W. H. Masters W. B. Mulvey Southern Pacific System Morgan Southern Pacific Hoveton Wharton J. M. Andrews the Post Amalip Change TN Prisons Hussey Grove Moody Janoery Ning CITT Big Secretary of State Convaroutes Dr. Sanden F. W. Samlen Clark St Chicago, Il Ellis Misher Weimar Blackbird Colorado County Laat Bagh Lake CUMNO Jom Marshalt Hontam Port Worth Hanting Aloed Dalles Tex Dalian Harter Ron Tenlo Main Street Dayton Hartera Dr. Harter Ieee
Search Courier

Search the Houston Daily Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Houston Daily Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication