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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1902
Page
4
Houston Post announces publication offices at Franklin Avenue and nondescript addresses with pricing for daily and Sunday editions, subscription rates, and advertising procedures. It lists agents, circulation figures, and payment instructions, urging timely delivery by 6 40 a m and directing correspondence to The Houston Post.
The article reports Prince Henry of Prussia, brother of the German emperor, will depart Bremen on February 15 for a U S visit. It notes unconfirmed talk of the Kaiser visiting in the fall and discusses American attitudes toward German and British relations. Washington’s farewell address is cited on permanent alliances and wary foreign influence.
An excerpt from Theodore Roosevelt's book, cited by William Jennings Bryan, sparks a heated dispute over the meaning of manifest destiny. Bryan quotes passages on expansion and destiny, contrasting Roosevelt’s views with his own, highlighting deep disagreement on U.S. expansion policies.
The passage recalls Theodore Roosevelt's 19th century view of manifest destiny and Western expansion. It contrasts Roosevelt's early patriotism with later criticisms of imperialism and calls for virtue, good faith, and justice to sustain national felicity against perceived vices. Washington's ethic of peace is cited amid debate over America's global role.
The piece denounces attacks on Admiral Schley by a naval clique and defends his heritage arguing Hessian accusations are unfounded. It notes Roosevelt ignored Dewey and Miles in coronation duties and defends Schley’s patriotic record from Revolutionary era roots claimed by critics.
The piece discusses Colonel Holt as a strong candidate for city leadership in Houston, noting the high regard for both Holt and his opponent. It emphasizes that public choice may be influenced by each candidate’s environment and the voters’ perception, while playing down factional ties and urging honest service.
Walter Wellman cites the U S House's failure to act against Speaker’s influence, arguing dysfunction under the Reed era and a reliance on a few leaders. He notes Schley case delays, a petition tactic, and debates over verb usage in treaties, reflecting broader legislative stagnation.
A collage of clipped gossip and humorous notes from Houston to Kaufman county. The column references Lewis of the Houston Post, a Spoza Smeralda gine, and various local figures such as Mrs Blank of Horsterdam, with quips about taxes, marriages, and a conning factory in Franklin. Reeded as light editorial banter and stray anecdotes.
A collage of odd facts and local color from the era. Japanese women work as barbers in Honolulu while global statistics outline gold and silver mines, hotel guests, city populations, and unusual occupations. The piece also notes Berlin’s bird catcher, Florence railway progress, and changing roles of businesswomen.
Duc Arnand de Richeliew, linked to Cardinal Richelieu, named minister of marine in Siam by the king. Lord Roberts accepts the Order of St Patrick badge spanning diamonds. Washington reception praises uniform as Miles earns compliments. Miscellaneous oddities include a Wyoming professor's pest hunt, Cecil Medes buying the Daltrnm Tinll estate for about 500000 dollars, and a five generation Christmas gathering in Altoona Pennsylvania.
The Fort Worth Mail-Telceram notes Majah Mose Harris claims ownership of the San Antonio Record as Texas political life shows shifting loyalties. It mentions Houston city attorney fundraising pennies for announcements, Fort Worth candidates skipping announcements, and Senator Bailey gaining influence in the Senate, with the paper praising Bailey and Texas politics overall.
Washington correspondent reports a surge of self styled rough riders and cowboys seeking access to President Roosevelt. Attaches say many claim wartime service or hunting ties, but security turns away those lacking real credentials or carrying prohibited weapons.
The Hou ston Post proposes compulsory enlistment in the regular army for three years as punishment for carrying concealed weapons. The measure aims to curb a growing concern that the nation cannot maintain a standing army of about 45.
A fragmentary poem laments lost love with vivid, archaic phrasing while a New Jersey item reports a goat attack prompting a lawsuit. The column then references a graphic diary-like epidemic graphic entry and miscellaneous anecdotes about myths, red noses, and a Cincinnati woman’s death. The piece blends lyric oddities with quirky clippings and stray observations.
The piece argues newspapers educate the public and shape fame, citing Lenny Watterson and Andrew Carnegie. It laments sensationalism yet praises press power to elevate figures, noting Carnegie’s prominence owes much to journalism and critiquing critics who attack the press.
Review of electrical progress in the United States highlights the 1901 milestone by the Power company of California extending long distance transmission from Colgate to Stockton at 40 000 to 66 000 volts. Niagara power plant remains the leading transmission enterprise supplying four cities with electric energy and lights.
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