Houston Daily Post masthead and advertising notice
The fragment shows a historic newspaper masthead for The Houston Daily Post and related office details at Franklin Avenue. It lists publication offices, pricing, and advertising agency references with names like The S&C Beckwith Special Agency and traveling agents.
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Luna
Fils Ieur Post Baton
Mohdave i
Pareign Oitiree
Tupane
Newkwith
Warveremm Pre Rookery
Chicago
S&c Beckwith
Matland
Travelin
E.R. Holland
Throop
Ehifariat
The City Thie Post Officials Explain City Billing
The Post details city circulation charges and collection authority. Theodore Bering Chas Lott and Paul Nobby are authorized collectors for all city bills including ads and subscriptions. Do not pay or accept payments to anyone else. advance notice for delivery times and official authorizations is required.
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rTrt Bering
Theodore Bering
Chas, Lott
Paul Nobby
Ho Mosey
Houston Printing Company
Oelpe
Drainage convention aims to push Texas bill for state relief
The South Texas Naleehee convention met to draft a drainage bill to present to the governor. Delegations from Houston and Galveston with merchants and associations planned a science based plan to reclaim marsh land, boost production, and prove mutual profit for an extra session.
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South Texas
Reonot Sears
Houston
Elrong
Movneton
Buatdeda League
Cotton Exchange, Manufacturing Association
Tmarvia
Galvertjn
Chamber of Commerce
Delega
Texas
Rowiylie
Han
Political Reckoning Among Senators Grows
A fragment discusses Ingalls challenging purity in politics and a broader debate over conspiracy and corruption in U S Senate politics. It cites Senator Quay of Pennsylvania and Senator Clark of Montana as figures in a contentious power struggle within the Republican Party.
Senate Row Over Quay and Clark Bribery Allegations
The text argues the Senate should deny Quay a seat if constitutional rights permit behind gubernatorial appointment review and warns that if Clark’s election rested on bribery he should be sent home to Montana. It condemns machine politics and stresses national dignity and political purity.
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Senate of the
United States
Quay
Clark
Montana
Nals
The Post backs direct senatorial vote in primaries
The Post argues for direct election of United States senators by the people, criticizing legislative selection and urging Texas to adopt primaries as the best, least corrupt method. It notes Senator Chilton supports direct voting and would welcome the primary as a test of the public will.
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the Post
United States
Severn
Chalice
Weber
Aroita
Montani
Aenato
Texas
California
Pennsylvania
Montana
Min Kapt
Chilton
Atlanta Journal
Berntir Chilton
Unable to parse control of The Pow by Hirent railway owners
Fragmentary OCR text speculates on a newspaper's control by a railway-backed group. It discusses trustees influencing ownership, political alignments, and a March Democratic primary. The passage references Matinger Mactiregey and The Poor, with unclear specifics about the newspaper’s leadership and political motives.
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Matinger Mactiregey
Hirent Railway Company
Tom J. Ty Woteon
MecGrewor
M. M. Johmaton
Macreeor
Hin Ptrent Railway Company
Riken
Atrent Railway
Nalanes
Montromer
Ordlhanes
Meyer and Hie
Holtwren
Houston
Hovsien
Fragmented Civic News and International Snippets Across Reports
The text blends local political critique, labor strike notes, court and public health references, and international politics. It cites mayoral debates, labor responses, supposed improvements in governance, a New Orleans quarantine issue, and French politics, then shifts to Kentucky peace prayers and a melodramatic note on public affairs.
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New Orleans
Supreme Court
Crescent City
Culberson Seen As Likely Democratic Chair Choice
A San Antonio Light report quotes numerous editors and politicians weighing Culberson for the Democratic chairmanship. Opinions vary on expansionist policy and party unity as the South’s stance and the national convention loom large.
British complaint on expedition in the United States
A British ambassador filed a complaint with the state department alleging a flotilla operating to support a voyage to South Africa was organized in the United States. The treasury department noted the vessel appeared sea going with coal cargo sufficient to sail from Philadelphia to the Delaware Breakwater and back.
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Washington
State Department
United States
South Africa
Treasury Department
Philadelphia
Delaware
Houston News Roundup Includes Theatre Plans and Lumber Talks
A Houston crowd hears that Augustus Thomas plans a Texas grounded play. C F Drake, Texas Lumbermen’s Association secretary, touts Puerto Rico timber investment prospects. Mrs. Morse and husband return from a Mexico tour. J D Tracey shifts to Uvalde ranch work. river and railroad developments foretell changes on Brazos.
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C.F. Drake
Texas Lumbermen'a Association
Capitol Hotel
Drake
Wucle Sam
Puerto Rico
Revision of Tax Laws Discussed in Galveston Platform
Texas figures including Hon. B. Colquitt and Gov. Sayers discuss tax policy, exemptions, and railroad valuation. They push for fair burdens, state control, and a tax commission to reform assessment, collection, and public spending. The Galveston platform demands an exhaustive state tax system review and equitable distribution of taxes.
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Crane
Houston Post
Reid
Railroad Commission
Texas
Faotorica
Disianes
Union
George T. Jester
Luftin
Tmrera
Rody Wyre
Greenville
Walch
Democratic Party of Texas
Galveston
Sayers
Offvinias
Tax Commission
Alvin Delegation Heads to Texas Drainage Convention
Alvin city leaders and business group delegates prepare to travel to Houston for the Texas Drainage Convention. The Houston meeting will discuss regional drainage issues and potential cooperation with state agencies.
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Alvin Wimfie
Alvin, Texas
Texas
Houston
Island City News: Insurance Case Reaches Court of Appeals
The Kansas Mutual Life policy dispute involving J B and an insurer reached the United States Court of Appeals on a writ of error. The court affirmed in part and reversed in part, ruling the damages award based on penalties was improper and setting a precedent for public policy issues citing constitutional provisions.
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Jemison B. Son Bhan Mutual Life Insurance Gas
Court of Civil Appeal
Kansas Muvual Life Pany
United Sis
States of America
Organization of local contractors group discussed in town
An organized contractors exchange met at an office on Second Street to discuss fraternal ties and cooperative work. State and County Collectors note higher tax collections this season, with lumber aid expected to boost activity as February 1 starts a new 10 percent schedule and more delinquents are anticipated.
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A. L. Netina
Inman Compress Company
Texania
Inman & Read
de Beate
Cotton Exchange
Nelms
Eieton
Neimy
Chit
Powitie
Texas
Colorado County
South Texan
North
Thin Arayen
Ino
Augustus Thoman
Horaton
George J. Hunter
Tnterah- Watel
Great Northern
Yerterdas
St. Louia
Thorns
Hunter
Thomas
Houston
Missouri
N.C Goodwin
Alabama
Frank Hauge
Arizona
Oliver Goldsmith
Stuart Robson
Chicago
Lay
Tomas
Mr. Thomas
St. Louis
Alvom Second Street
Unclear OCR fragment about travelers and relatives
Fragmentary notice mentions William Doherty and John W Lawton with railway roles and family references including Mrs W H Mitchell and Misses Jefferson from Shreveport. Context and specifics are unreadable.
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William Doherty
Texas
John W. Lawton
Chicago
Paoltty
Chisages
W. H. Mitchell
Mitchell
Gulf
Iphur
Leng Fferson
Shreveport
Hunimont
Unclear Personal Names and Locations Listing
Readable fragments show a scattered list of names and places across multiple states including Ohio Illinois Texas and Wisconsin. The bitty items include couples and individuals such as Watson Sessions Griggs and many others with city markers like Cincinnati Chicago Dallas Waco Omaha and Bellville.
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the Tremont
Mortis & J. Johnson
Cincinnati
Vcorin
Tallaterra
He Barry
C. Sessions
W. H. Watson
Three Oaks
High Fontaine
City
M. Lowenthaler Phin
A.D. Blain
White
Tex Griggs
Burethan
Chicago
James C. Hath
Ottawa
Svdailu
F. L. Norton
Louie
Julian Ranger
Texas
Felton
Dallas
Keene
Sioux City
Bryan
Angleton
Acner
B. Pier
Bellvil Mr
B. Lagarun
Mra. Wakeman
Chicagoyey
Henderson
L. W. Moorer
New French
Clan
Ohio
Mia. M. Hollandland
Bellville
Texae
Denver
Relton Miefhs Wife Of Rev J W Stoney Ill at Home
Felton Texas January 2 The wife of Rev J W Stoney of the Kiret Methodist Church is very sick at home. A series of meetings is planned at a large store room in Winton with many neighbors expecting the event despite recent rains hindering travel.
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J. W
Felton
Texas
J. W. Stoney
Kiret
Krank
White
Winton
Bremond mourns Max Stellbauer as crowd honors renowned citizen
Long omitted details, but the text notes a large funeral procession in Bremond Texas for Max Stellbauer. Officials and Knights of Honor formed part of the ceremonies. The report also mentions a separate legal matter involving William R. Gaines and a third trial, with references to Sheriffs and district officials.
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Vuocen
Max Stell
Bremond
Tesas
Max Stellbauer
Knights of Honor
Misons
Long
Uines
Sherman
Toxon
William R. Gaines
Chaptas Rook
Eiuare
Thin City
Ford
Crainon
Grayton Gate
Thin
da Fay
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Joral Rayne
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John T. Browne
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Holler
Ireneral Mercier
Feole Polyiechtique
France
Puerto
Kyler
Webster Travie
Britain
Adelbert Hay
Peetotla
Aloo
London
Ord
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Witte Crimmsgs
Woner Herihe
Kentucky
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United Briton
Frankfort
Culberson
San Antonio
America
Mark Hanne
Hanna
Washington Pont
Neberte Ghat
Pinne-Herald
Post
South
Housley Post
Toveh
Clyco
Bailey
Hata
Tyler Courier
Tuanaig
Ballvy
Puerth Nico
Cubar Ati
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Luella Beeson
Fern Bank
Mexico
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Morse
Ade
Whitch City
Houston Npollely
EB. Spolldoch
Pupply
J. JD. Tracey
Mouston
Uvalde Caunry
Tracey
Howson
Edwin Waller
Quintana
Charles Clarke & Co
Brazos
Waller
C. B. Colquitt
Invernor
Austin
B. Colquitt
Teast Ible
Joseph J. Sayers White
Waorbington
Democrat of
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Lyvent
Island City News
Kansas Mutual Company
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