Houston Post publication details and office addresses
The Houston Post lists publication offices and staff roles including President G. J. Palmer and Vice President M. Zohneton. It provides postal details, circulation rates, and foreign offices in New York Chicago and Washington with submission instructions for business editorial correspondence.
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Houston Printing Company
RE. M. Zohneton
Eastern Business Office
Tribune
New York
S.C. Beckwithecial Reney
Western
the Rookery
Chicago
Beckwith
Office of Washington
Ames Building
Raio G Street
Boundary Dispute Between Argentina and Chile Reaches Arbitration
The article reports on the long running boundary dispute over the frontier at the summit of the Corderilli. Britain is named as arbitrator since 1648 with King Edward to review the case. Argentina accuses Chile of violating the status quo and preparing fortifications while Chile cites 1681 treaties demarcating waters. The piece notes potential invasion rumors and public reaction in Buenos Aires.
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Argentina
Chile
Great Britain
Edward
Corderilli
Tribune
Huenos Ayres
Baye
Welcond
Fey
Teisure
Commerce Department Proposal Sparks Bipartisan Debate
The Senate committee reports a Nelson bill to create a federal Department of Commerce. It would consolidate agencies from labor to the interior and treasury, transferring offices and personnel to streamline foreign and domestic commerce, mining, shipping, and manufacturing. Supporters cite market broadening. opponents worry about bureaucratic expansion.
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Senate Committee On
van Javier
Nelson
Minnesota
Department of Commerce
Congress
Pleasevelp Jx
Fie
Fim
Rowator Nedany
United States
Lo Jo
Howe
Life Saving
Wighthorne Service
Marine Hospital Service
Stuainheat
Bureau of Navigating
United States Shipping
Intergrating
Bureau of Statistics
Atted States
Department
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Interior
Department of Labor
Communatiier
Department of State
Dleiart
T of Commerce
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Stas
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the Treasury
Geological
Syvey
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Interior Department
Ent of Commerce
Tment
Ofr
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Dallas vs Houston Leads in Texas City Manufacturing Rankings
A Dallas correspondent argues the census bureau figures misstate Texas city manufacturing leadership. After noting Dallas trails Houston when suburbs are excluded, the piece suggests a fair basis shows Dallas slightly ahead in total output. It discusses adjusting for material costs and value of goods turned out to reconcile state city standings.
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Dallas
Federal Census Bureau
Houston
Texas
Washington
Andy Ae
Ston
Dallas Learns It Is Not the Only Manufacturing City
The piece contrasts Dallas and Houston in manufacturing growth and wage trends, noting Rochester and New York Herald commentary on industrial progress. It discusses national economic debates, sugar policy mirth, and political theatre including hints of public figures, corruption, and legislative moves.
Exchange Interviews and Road Systems Debate in Texas
A collection of editorial snippets discusses merchants seeking input on the reads issue, plans for a broad state highway system, and criticism of mere talk as roads and telephone networks expand. Various papers note local perspectives on progress, cattle and crop concerns, and political commentary from Texas towns.
Weatherford Herald and regional notes in Texas pages
A compilation from Texas local papers references the Weatherford Herald celebrating its third year and praise for its editing and advertising. The clippings mention telephone party lines, a cross-town automobile run story from Toledo to Hot Springs, and various small-town social snippets including marriages, local incidents, and editorials.
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Weatherford Herald
Herald
Heaton
Post
Toledo
Ohio
Hot Springs
Ark
Greenville
Miscellaneous Early 19th Century Gossip and Plans
A series of brief items notes M Santos-Dumont likely entering an airship contest at St Louis Exposition. Mechon Charles Swinburne in his sixth year compiling a poetry volume from Ohio works. University of Iowa president Maclean urges church congregations to adopt sermon planning. A Spanish movement to honor Emilia Castelar, famed 19th century republican orator. Rev Dr Allan W Thomas offers support for South Africa Pratrada fundraising. Edward tikes large Havana-made cars priced at $1 each, or $2.40 at Boston. King William ordering smaller ones for himself at Havana or Postar. John J Westley returns to Chicago after seven months touring to assess the Winnipeg traffic. He speaks at temperance meetings. America is seen as leading in prohibition. Dental Wood issues Havana gas price fix at $2.60 and sets public electric light costs at $1.10 per month.
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M. Santos-Dumont
Mechon
Charles Swinburne
Duey
Ohio
Maclean
University of Iowa
Spai
Patee
Iemary
Emilia Castelas
Crea
Cour
Allan W. Thomas
People’s Church of Chicago
South Afrios
Edward Tikes
Havana
Boson
Evpéror William
Postar
John J. Weatley
Fue
Ticket Scalpers in Rail Travel Stir Public Debate
The Guardian reprints a Chicago ticket scalpers piece, drawing editorial fire over alleged corporate influence. It argues scalping harms railroads and passengers through forgery and misused reduced fares, hindering immigration events, expositions, and regional commerce while costing communities legitimate travelers better rates.
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Tullahoma
Guardian
Chicago
Oman
Celimii
Iitr
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Accit
Hove
Tennessee
Nashville
Buffalo
Charleston
Washingtons public mingling meets risk, history notes
The Baltimore American recalls how presidents from Washington to McKinley mixed with the people, warning that republican leaders’ confidence in the public is admirable yet dangerous, citing Count de Moustier’s remark about President Washington in New York.
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Baltimore
Washington
McKinley
Count de Moustier
Lois XVI
United States
New York
The Future of Mr. Ryan and Nebraska Politics
Editor Rosewater notes Bryan remains influential in Nebraska and could be the sincere gubernatorial nominee next year, though local dynamics keep him prominent at the front. The piece discusses political outlook in Omaha and broader implications for party leadership.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Bryan
Nebraska
Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Enougl
Sion
Political Preview Predicts Tough Times for Republicans
The passage notes republican performance this year in Nebraska and across the nation. It argues the party faces disappointment with Congress and predicts a difficult path ahead amid a balanced state legislature and wary public.
Washington Notes on Pacific Cable and Canal Debates
The piece reports on U S government cable policy with two American firms challenging English dominance, the cost of a proposed Pacific cable at 24000000 dollars, and hearings before the Commerce Committee. It covers Marconi’s influence, competing American interests, and the Panama versus Nicaragua canal debate, including Senator Morgan’s inquiries and the Hepburn bill backing governmental control. It also notes Navy shipbuilding progress in December with percentage gains across battleships and cruisers amid delays and material issues.
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Washington
Great Britain
New York
Pitesboro
Commercial Cable Company
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Pacific
America
Ward
Marconi
Calie Companiey
Newfoundland
Committee On Commerce
United States
San Francisco
Manila
Honolulu
Secretary of ‘War
Secretary of the Navy
Sara
Panama and
Nicaragua
Panama Company
gynoHo
NHG
Lampre
M. Boeutve
Morgan
M. Lampre
Tanama
Pangina
Isthmas
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M. Boeufve
Legation
Lrna
Wente
Talks and Tempers in a Moonlit Walk
A jumble of verse and prose fragments features flirtatious dialogue about a maiden who talks constantly during a moonlit stroll, interspersed with sharp asides about backbones and back-page essays. The piece shifts to musings on snow and ice and a Scandinavian translation by B. W. Weal.
Birmingham Officials Consider Abolishing City Sidewalk Nuisance
The Birmingham Age-Herald reports that the board of mayor and aldermen will discuss abolishing Birmingham sidewalk nuisances next meeting. Aldermen indicate they will heed citizen wishes, though some say the proposal was not properly presented. Citizens and Commercial Club members urge action in line with public demand.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Tine
Birmingham
Age-Herald
Lave Hoon
Age Herdermen
Mem Board of Aldermen
Mingham
Mingham Pt
Board of Aldermen
How Sousa Got His Name
Philadelphia Telegraph recounts how John Philip Sousa chose a name aligned with his American identity. The tale traces Sousa’s early travels from Italy to the United States and explains the nickname origin as he adopted Philipso USA to form John Philip Sousa.
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Sousa
His
Philadelphia
The
Free
Valise
John Philipso
U.S. A
Italy
Philipso
John Philip Sousa
Marse Henry’s Office Hours Revealed in Tribune Card
The New York Tribune notes Colonel Henry Tosto Watterson of Louisville keeps quirky office hours. He reportedly rides a spirited pair of mares along the Pike to his office behind Spirited pair of peeipes. The correspondent’s account suggests a humorous glimpse into the Louisville editor’s routine every other Wednesday.
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New York Tribune
Henry Tosto Watterson
Louisville
Henry
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