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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1900

Page

2

Bryan Delivers Energetic Campaign Speech in Jersey City

William J. Bryan spoke before about 2,500 people at the Robert J. Davie association club house and Marys hall in Jersey City, praising his anti imperialism stance and criticizing the Republican Party. He addressed trusts, taxation, silver, and the gold standard, urging sustained effort against “Hanneman” influence and declaring he would remain active in politics for years.

New York William J. ‘Bryan Robert J. Davie Association Jersey City Mary's Hall Bryan Mr. Bryan Iim Shin Hoon Damo Eratic Party Republican Party Ppublican Party Hamilton Thomas Jefferson Lincoln Borton Mh Hamilton Hanna Ihoye

Bryan speaks at Stamford Town Hall crowd in attendance

Colonel Bryan addressed a large Stamford crowd at the Town Hall after arriving from New York by train at 10 55 a m. The event drew many residents and visitors in the city of Stamford Connecticut on January 24.

Colonel Bryan Stamford Conn William J. Bryan Expres New York

William Jennings Bryan Speaks in New Haven Crowd Fills City Hall

In New Haven on January 24 William J. Bryan arrived at 2 15 P M and was driven to city hall for a reception. Thousands gathered as he spoke on money trusts and imperialism, criticizing monopolies and urging constitutional remedies. He left by 7 15 P M train to New York amid cheering crowds.

New Haven Conn William J. Bryan Bryan Muwie Hall Vieira Yale Aasert United States Congress Corporations Trust Hiryan New York

Senate Appropriation Committee Reports Favorable Urgent Deficiency Bill

The Senate Appropriations Committee reports favorably the urgent deficiency appropriation with amendments raising the total to 29,019,048. They also insert a provision for removing 130,000 of the appropriation for constructing a soldier's barracks at Galveston Texas. The action follows the secretary of war's recommendation.

Galveston Washington Senate Texas Secretary of War

River and Harbor Hearing on Tennessee and Monongahela Rivers

The river and harbor committee held a hearing today for persons interested in the Tennessee river and its tributaries and in the Pittsburg and Monongahela rivers. Tomorrow Sabine lake Texas will have a hearing. The hearings do not indicate a bill but may aid when a bill is framed.

Washington River and Harbor Committee Tennessee River Pittsburg Monongahela River Sabine Lake Texas

Hawaiian bill hearings echo opposition to native rights

Washington notes report opposition from Howard Kapiss of Hopolulu to property qualifications that could disenfranchise natives. General Brooke arrives in Washington and visits the War Department. The remains of forty three soldiers died in action are interred at Arlington. G. M. Smith appointed postmaster at Shelbyville. Powell removed. Texans granted some pay raises. George T. Gage dead. Austin H. Plety in San Antonio.

Washington House Committee On Territories Howard Kapiss Hopolulu Arlington Today Pavelops George T. Gage Houston Austin H. Plety San Antonio

Democratic Senators Confer in Weebington on Policy

The Democratic members of the senate held a conference to align party policy on current questions. They noted divergent views on several issues and agreed more discussion is needed. Key topics included the Philippine archipelago, a government form for Hawaii and Puerto Rico, and free trade with the islands. A silver coinage substitute was discussed, with some senators refraining from binding positions. A follow up meeting was planned.

Weebington Senate Congress Philippine M Archipelago Bacon Ilande United States Hawaiian Islands Puerto Rico Itwan

Berlin Dispatch on troop moves from Herat to Kotak

A St. Petersburg dispatch says the Atghsa amet ordered all reads from Herat to Kotak. In Trane-Catpia frontier guards are deployed and frontier garrisons reinforced.

Berlin Atghsa Amet St. Petersburg Herat Kotak Trane-Catpia

Commissions on Passenger Business to Cease by February

A brief notice states that commissions on passenger business must cease by February. The directive affects firms operating in transportation and related services, with enforcement pending further guidance.

Plague Quarantine at Rosario and Various World Notes

Reports from Buenos Ayres confirm a plague scare at Rosario prompting strict quarantine. In Mexico, 156 cotton mills operate with new ones rising and old facilities expanding. German tacticians view British hold around Ladysmith as desperate. In Mexico City bullfighters Fuentes and Minuto ponder a New York exhibition at Madison Square Garden. In Berlin, Dr Stadt, new Prussian education minister, decrees end to restrictions and upholds corporal punishment by teachers.

Buenos Ayres Rosario Crvy Mexico Herlin Ladysmith City OF Fuentes Minuto New York Manison Square Garden Denlin Dr. Stadt

Texas specials report from various towns

Measles appear in county areas while wheat and corn crops face prospects of a late spring. Several cities report accidents, fires, and local incidents. Texas towns show growth with new stores, roads, and a $10,000 church and $20,100 depot planned in Terrell. A Charlie Parkes electric accident and multiple fatalities are noted. Local elections and primaries slated. a city crane report confirms farm affiliations. A charity group of pastors forms to coordinate relief work.

Pennis Rory Colorado Searle Temple Tyler Roy Harty Fox Graham Athens Henry Oliver Honey Grove Charley Parkes Waxahachien Miles Meeting of Illinews Bity Crane Caddo Mills Bret BH. Stewart Dallas Greenville W. Nix Jacobia Deuf Jackson Robert Mill Degat Terrell Belton A. L. Leckett Pii WACQ

Filipinos Seek Liberty and Independence for Philippines

A Manila dispatch to the Herald from Senor Mabini urges Congress to appoint a civil commission or send a commission of Filipinos to America to hear their views on independence. He argues Filipinos want liberty, not hatred of foreigners, and seek government conforming to their principles and desires for self rule.

New York Herald Manila Philippines Senor Mabini Aguigaldo Congress Americas America Opinion of the Minute

Publishers Demand Tariff Repeal for White Paper Pulp

Denver reports the Colorado Editorial association backs immediate repeal of the wood pulp and white paper tariff. A committee invites US publishers to join the National Editorial association in New Orleans February 25 to press congress for tariff removal, citing sharp price rises and subscriber losses.

Denver Colo Colorado Edijtorial Association Wester Congress America Association Publishers of America National New Orléans Tx Bn Can Vyper Roth Torhia Rhone R. C. Campball Rocky Mountain News Cal T. M. Patterson F. J. Arking K. G. Cooper

Panay Coast Open for Trade in Philippines War Report

Washington January 24 General Otis informed the war department that the western coast of Panay Island is now open for trade. He said the Laguna coast toward Bey and nearby provinces will also permit unobstructed traffic by week’s end.

Washington Otis War Department Panay Laguna Bey

US Transport City of Pekin Arrives with Officers and Soldiers

From Manila the United States transport City of Pekin docked in Nagasaki and arrived tonight in San Francisco. It carried a large number of naval and army officers and 170 men in steerage returning from the Philippines for various reasons. The ship also brought the bodies of 1M soldiers.

San Francisco United States Pakin Manila Nagasaki Philippines

Condition Serious For Colonel Calson In Frankfort Jail

The condition of Colonel Davis G. Calson in the Frankfort county jail worsened over the last day as doctors fear loss of his arm or life if he remains jailed. A formal motion for bail is set for today and the examination is scheduled for Wednesday.

Calson Frankfort Davis G. Calson

Carter Case Affirmed in Federal Court Dismissal

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit today affirmed with costs the dismissal of habeas corpus proceedings in the case of Captain Oberlin M. Carter, former captain, convicted by court martial of frauds tied to the Savannah river and Cumberland Sound improvements.

United States Elreult

Called Him a Liar Indianaports Conference Adjourns Early

Report of the Interstate Operators association joint conference in Indianapolis where delegates clashed. During the session a delegate accused Chairman Bogle of unfairness and was met with a harsh rebuke from the chair, prompting an adjournment until 4 o'clock to let tensions ease.

Indianaports Associaton Ly Techitel Wiliam Dpd Ryan Bogle

Short News Stories From Across the Nation

In Chicago Baron Von Holletin German ambassador to the United States is noted amid university ties. Birmingham Alabama sees Williem M Howard of Fort Payne running as a populist candidate for the United States Senate. A riot between tagroes and white miners erupts near Cowlburg twelve miles out. New York reports a sharp dispatch exchange between de Castellane and M De Rodaye. Virginia detail notes Dr Von Roarder’s cable to seek conciliation in the coal miners dispute. Kentucky detachment arrives from Lexingto m to guard eighty soldiers charged in a farmer murder case. Louisville prepares for the annual gathering of United Confederate Veterans beginning June 30.

Chicago Baron von Holletin United States University of Chicago Birmingham Ala Tfon Williem M Howard Fort Payne Hile Vandidaer Tagroes Cowlburg New York eCouynt de Castellane M. de Rodaye Reeponen Virsna Benger Prancla Joseph Ue Pew Cable von Roarder Conl Nicholasville Lexing Um Milton Kendall Big Tio William and Charlee Rendall Eugene Cassel Louisville United Confederate Veterm Ted Ty Council

Paris Trial Sees Assumptionist Fathers Dissolved

In the Paris chamber of deputies socialist Mdam Charles Bernard denounced the public prosecutor at the Assumptionist fathers trial. Expulsion votes failed to eject him as soldiers entered. Bernard protested. The Assumptionist fathers were sentenced to sixteen francs fine and their order dissolved.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Mdam Charles Bernard Bordeaux M. Monis Chamber M. Bernard

Arrival at New York Passenger Questioned by Official

The Figaro notes Herman Paul's The Arrival at New York, depicting a customs official questioning a passenger. The official asks what is in the luggage and the passenger replies he carries money to his brother-in-law.

Figaro Paris Herman Paul New York Officinale M. le Comte Motey

Confession Report From Fort Scott Lynching Case

Amos Phillips, longtime accomplice of George Silbee and Ed Meeke who were lynched at Fort Scott, confessed on the way to Fort Leavenworth penitentiary. He claimed the trio trailed Edlinger for days and killed him or his property during the Wet Saturday night murder of Farmer Ballinger.

Fort Scott Kan Amos Phillips George Silbee Ed Meeke Farmer Ballinger Fort Leavenworth Thas Te Edlinger

Cotton for Japan Arrives on Hutton Steamer

The steamer Hutton arrived from Galveston carrying 1000 square bales of cotton, 4 ton round bales, and 1900 tons of phosphate rock. She cleared for direct voyage to Japan after loading here.

Japan Een Hutton Galveston

Judge Carter Announces Candidacy for Governor in Illinois

Judge Orrin N. Carter of Chicago declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor of Illinois at a Chicago event held on January 24. He emphasized reform and party unity while outlining his platform.

Chicago Orrin N. Carter Hig Homi Gaijog Ingols

Thin Ballots and Troop Talk at Kentucky Election Probe

Frankfort January 24 Many witnesses testified at the gubernatorial committee hearing on alleged ballot thinness in democratic counties and militia use in Louisville. The sessions covered ballot production failures Powell and Graves counties and a pre election talk between attorney Gibwin and Governor Bradley about troop deployment and leadership in Louisville.

Frankfort Louisville John D. Piertle Pollés Haager Cing H. M. Hirrizon Citon Powell Brearhitt Wooten Didee GM. Derrickson Powell County W. G. Froviey Powell Court William ©. Carrico F. Key J. M. Carman G. Carman Giles Golf Tleeue Hallore Graves Hari Gibwin Govinor Brathey Bradley Lamisville Spsuk Weaver

Populist Committees Meet Planned In Lincoln Nebraska

A call will be issued for a National Populist Committee meeting in Lincoln to decide the date and location for the next populist National convention. The group leans toward Lincoln, with talks of holding the convention in May or early June to align with the Democratic nomination timeline. No Bryan involvement acknowledged yet.

Lincoln Nebraska Washington Butler CN. O People's Party Neb Butler Populler State Committee Bryan National Committee

Democratic National fundraising drive to be organized

W H Hinrichsen begins a national effort for raising funds for the Democratic National Committee. He plans to organize state branches of the ways and means, assign responsibilities to party groups, and open local bureaus for collections in Tennessee Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Arkansas and Texas. He will report findings to J G Johnson, chairman of the executive committee.

Chicago Din Tt Jeward Democratic National Committee W. H. Hinrichsen Ways and Means Hareat Dm Ceria Hinrichsen Tennaser Louleiana Mississippi Alabama Arkansas Texan Ooe J. G. Johnson

Smallpox Cases Reported at Hyatt Texas

January 24 report from Hyatt, Texas notes two new smallpox cases one patient is well and the other is improving with no fear of an epidemic.

Hyatt Texas Thera

Smallpox cases improve in Fannin County and Temple

January 24 report from health officers states the Smallpox situation is improving. In Fannin County about thirty cases in Roney Grove show no deaths and signs of recovery while two local cases remain mild. In Temple about fifteen cases are noted with mild symptoms and no fatalities reported.

Fannin County Bonham Texas Martin Roney Grove Wall Bell County Temple Broiles Prairie Dell South Texas

Fort Worth engineer Anglin visits Austin railway event

YW Anglin of Fort Worth, a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and a representative of railway embla ymen, arrived in Austin for a several day engagement.

Austin Texas F. YW. Anglin Fort Worth Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Urge Military Mission Legislation Comment Sparks City Hospital Visit

A misread fragment describes urging military mission legislation, mentions a city hospital visit today, and notes Anglin with his wife and an associated exposure claim at Light Rock Arkansas. The text is garbled but centers on advocacy and a health exposure mention involving Anglin and spouse.

Ligh Rock Ark

Smallpox Misidentified As Chickenpox Confusion In Texarkana

Texarkana Texas January report notes a disease appearance three weeks earlier diagnosed as smallpox by some physicians and chickenpox by others. Surgeon J Wrman and Orang board of health officials declared it smallpox though described as mild and hard to detect.

Texarkana Texas Flnally J Wrman Soucken Than Orang Board of Health Dre Wim Fouchon

To Cure a Cold in One Day Claim Advertised

An advertisement sells Laxative Bromo Quinine with a claim to cure a cold in one day. It states a refund if not effective and notes B W Grove’s signature on the box with a price of 29 cents.

B. W. Grove

Damage Near Austin Dairy Fire Causes $500 Loss

A fire at Great Hill dairy near Austin caused about $500 in damage this morning. No injuries reported and cause is under investigation.

Austin Texas Great Hill

A Guaranteed Cure for Pile Ointment Ad Claims

An advertisement for PAZO OINTMENT promises a guaranteed cure for piles with claims of relief in six to fourteen days. It asserts a “no cure no pay” policy, pricing 50 cents, and offers mail delivery if a local druggist does not stock it. Manufactured by Paris Medicine Co., St Louis, Mo.

Paris St. Louis

Hathaway’s Cure Promises for Varicocele and Stricture

Dr Hathaway’s method claims a single treatment can cure varicocele and stricture with permanent results. The notice promises free information and consultation, noting no charge for treatment when a case is taken, with offices at 209 Br Alamo Place, Newtown.

Dr. Hathaway Hathaway

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