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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
4
Publication notice lists stamping, pricing, and delivery terms for The Houston Daily Post and Weekly Post. It notes various price structures, city circulation reception, authorized collectors Theodore Boring Hobby and others, and delivery by 2 am with prompt reporting of issues and payment handling.
The Washington Post criticizes imperial expansion arguing benevolent assimilation is a hypocritical motive. It accuses the government of enriching capitalists through military force and demands facts on commercial profits from annexation while denouncing cruelty and imperial policy.
A contemporary critique argues against linking Chinese trade gains to the Philippines and warns of the cost to American taxpayers. It accuses supporters of empire of ignoring ethics and constitutional rights, urging a frank business calculation of expenses versus profits.
The piece argues over Gage and the gold standard, accusing Republicans of mishandling money policy and causing panic by restricting credit. It urges the party to clearly define economic policy and avoid treasonous schemes, warning against further manipulation of financial systems.
A Democratic supporter extols Joseph W Halley of Texas as the intellectual successor to Calhoun and a principled ally of the party. The letter rails against mayoral influence and The Post while praising Texan leadership and the Southeast Yeses Industrial Exposition.
The text discusses a statesman returning to public service, British and German positions on the Nicaragua canal open door policy, smallpox containment, and political maneuvers in Kentucky. It references Manila, Transvaal War funding, and a Kentucky gubernatorial contest amid a mountain feud.
The text details ongoing censorship by British officials in South Africa, U S and Texas political figures spar over investigations, bank ties and policy. It notes Andrew Carnegie's library offer, Oklahoma political strife, and critiques of Dawes and Gage amid McKinley era tensions.
Colonel Henry T. He, famed New Orleans cotton expert and author of world authoritative statistics, was reelected to lead the cotton exchange. The item also covers William Gillette’s Sherlock Holmes portrayal at the Garrick, Frank Norwood’s theater notes, and assorted social and business notices across New Orleans, including Mexia will contest and local club philanthropy.
Scarlet fever appears to be stamped out in San Angelo Texas as no deaths or new cases have been reported for several days. Victims include two children of J W Skinner a local stockman and a 68 year old relative. details are fragmentary from the damaged clipping.
A World article reviews letters from Vice President Hepburn and Senator Platt showing alleged improper ties between the treasury department and the National City Bank and detailing deposits and political influence. It cites 1907 correspondence, including Stillman and Morgan, and questions Gage's conduct and publicity failures.
In Austin on January 19 the Texas tax bill faces intense scrutiny as lawmakers review the measure designed for an extra session. Proponents claim it aligns with the organic law, aiming for a simple, effective framework amid criticism and debate.
A Midland report notes the Prohibition drive failed by 11 votes after a brisk meeting with committee and opposing groups present. The Jan 35 date appears misprinted but reflects the disputed tally and local campaign activity.
An arrest was made at Mr Marquac Texas on January l. Magistrate W. K Pe ing him with murder. The event noted yesterday drew grief to the families. The shooting occurred during a large gathering at Anneshen. The high school attendance was sizable.
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