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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1900

Page

6

City Electric Light Plant Faces Division on Construction

The city board split three to two over building a municipal electric plant. Hugh Hamilton and Ed Motowan opposed, citing cost rises from 100000 to around 125000 and doubts about economic operation. Supporters argued the project would need late funding and a reliable plan, with mayoral input shaping the decision.

Eee Tie Hugh Hamilton Ed Motowan 14 Board Poat Hamilton Ciy Toho Phin Knesiver Avery Potter Mayer Mowilion McGowan Toamilion Chou Mr. Potter Potten Tate

Immigrant Traveler Pleased by New York Welcome

A Nazarene traveler from Pathor tours New York and Hawaii, says he was warmly received in the Atlantic voyage and in New York, boarding a Channel hotel escort. He praises a progressive city and plans a Friday night sermon at the first summer parish.

Rover Hnetanl New York Eharge Tarailelie Namarein Iman Pathor Hawaon Ben Heoiston Tarnatin Miwinter Fojett Barnstein

Funeral for F Bandow in Crosby Texas

Remains of F Bandow interred at Crosby Texas in a Mason funeral attended by Sampson Lodge No 281 and Cedar Basin Lodge No 821. Bandow and his wife were buried in the same grave at the San Jacinto battleground cemetery near their longtime Crosby home as local residents gathered for one of the largest ceremonies in the area.

Snodow Masonte Hoorn Crosby Texas F. (. Bandow Lyovhburg Sampson Judge Sandow Inez San Jacinto Eld Coder Bayou Sonora

Szabo seeks re election City Treasurer in Democratic primary

The Post announces A A Szabo as candidate for re election to the city treasurer post subject to Democratic primary. Szabo, born in Nagy Brompet Hungary on July 14, 18xx, served as a soldier in 1844 1848 fighting Austria for freedom and independence. He later traveled through Germany and Switzerland to the United States.

A. A. Szabo Alexander A. Sabo Nagy Brompet Hungary Lil Austria Georgey Germany Switzerland

Various visitors and residents in city hotels and homes

Dallas and Galveston residents, travelers, and officials frequent the capital city hotels and boarding at the Lawlor, Bristol, and Hutchings. Names include Mayer, Fang, Carter, James Thegurt, T H Spioner, Belcher, Ryan, Moore, Viovovan, Hinney, White, Julian Hanger, Siva Olivy Butler, Caruthers, Wade, Swanson, D. Martin, Brown, Amutrong, Mra. Login Palfrey, T R Burts, Mrates, Hmma Linde, Mry Sidney Hunton, George C Zifew, BE Loving, W J Amutrong, Sternenberg, Mogageyn, and others visiting relatives or staying for business, with many noted at the Capitol and Lawlor.

T. H. Spioner Gonzales Arintol Julian Hanger McGregor Capitol Siva Olivy Butler Gorritunie Caruthers Wacele Th. H. Wade Wooten Wells Tt. Swansot Palestine Lawlor D Malloon Mikes Hmma Linde Dalian Mry Sidney Hunton George C Zifew Mirkwiy Wallow Burnet Withyen Galveston Smith Fort Orth Binte Louisiana Pauline Vinewitt Angleton A. Panikner Wille Alamasga New Mexico Guehier Gonselleos Dallwa McDonald Waco

Sheriff seeks Mexican man in Willer county crime case

Sheriff Lifwoomh searched yesterday for a suspect described as a Mexican male about 20 years old, who fled into the woods after an alleged crime in Willer county last week. The victim was identified as a 40 year old. The investigation centers on a violent incident deemed criminal and occurring in a remote area.

Willer

Election of Officers and Directors at Hougton len and Brewing

Stockholders met yesterday at 4 pm for the election of directors after an inspection tour of the brewery. Directors elected include A Hamilton J P Meyer D B A Riesner F J Smith B Parker and F A Reichards. Officers chosen were President H Hamilton, Vice President and Treasurer J F Moyer, Secretary R L Autory. The corporation reports strong affairs and improvements.

Hougton Len and Brewing Company Dollite A Hamilton J. P Meyer DB. A. Riesner F- J. Smith B. Parker F. A. Reichards

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Seen as Cure for Croup

M V Fisher of Liberty Virginia endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a universal cure for croup noting repeated use in his family with perfect results and claims it has saved the lives of their children. The advertisement states the remedy is for sale by all druggists.

Union Chamberlain M. V. Fisher Liberty Ben Gah Globe Chamberlain's Alwaye Mierce Buffalo Alatironkeoef Austin Lonoke Co Ark Alter Ote Merce

Spionkop Taken as Casualties Reported Heavy

London dispatches describe the Boer stronghold at Spionkop captured with heavy casualties. General Woodgate wounded and General Warren leading relief efforts amid dramatic fighting and uncertain news from Spearman's camp. British reports caution of serious losses as Kimberley endures bombardment and strategic maneuvers unfold.

Spionkep New York Diepalelies London Splonkop Hutler Lodgemith Wleaie Wrabke Wittcully Haward Magetafontety Wil Kimberley

Filippine Commission Debate Splits Congress In New York

A New York dispatch reports heated debate over a civil commission for the Philippines. Filpino leader Kotor Mobin argues for commissions to influence governance while senators Howe and Lodge press for listening to Filipino views before deciding fate. Congress weighs whether to appoint a joint commission to study the islands and guide future legislation as tensions rise.

New York Wadhuieton Filpino Fender Kotor Mobin Nati Agul- Tal Surresiders Offeral Espelas Jetwade Bode Wet Soares IH Giedes Howe Woods Soator Lodge

Harvard Law School row fuels Jesuit college debate

In Heaton on January 14 a local paper published an exchange with a Harvard official alleging Jesuit colleges have made little progress and that, except Georgetown, their graduates were not admitted to Harvard Law without examination. Rev Read Mullay and Rev Timothy Broxnahan dispute these claims, with calls for formal grounds of Harvard’s action.

Heaton Robot of Harvard Jesuit Georgetown Universsis Harvard Law School W. G. Read Mullay Morton College Barvard Law School

Fighting in Philippines. natives slaughtered near San Pablo

Manila reports General Sewat's column of six companies with artillery attacked enemy trenchments at San Diego near San Pablo. The clash drew a force of about 500 into battle as fighting continued in the area.

Manila Iheam Sewat San Diego San Pablo

Allied forces report casualties and advances in Asia theater

The enemy officially claimed sixty seven killed and many wounded while Allied casualties numbered one killed and fourteen wounded. A battalion executing a flank maneuver routed about one hundred insurgents, with fifteen killed. General Schwan maneuvered in Legina province by lowering troops from river banks to flank and drive out the enemy. General Wheeler and his daughter left on the Warren transpor t for San Francisco via Hong Kong and Guam.

Schwan Seainst Mitjay Legina

Rumors Weaken United States Flour Mills Trust

The Herald notes persistent rumors of imminent disintegration of the United States Flour Mills Co. Officials deny any plan to break up the trust or withdraw the Hawker Jewell Milling Co. They acknowledge discussions about improving working capital but say no concrete plan is underway to stabilize the company.

New York the Herald United States Fleur Ming Company Hauker-Jewell Milling Company Firomises Priccess Tillye Upeto Sound Finaneigh Boric

Smith Siding The NIL Campaign Sparks Post Office Rumors

A Washington dispatch reports Postmaster General Smith upheld a 1895 order restricting Washington based postal workers from lobbying the railway service reform. The move unsettled employees planning a vigorous campaign to press for reclassification, despite Smith’s hint of potential opposition and contrasting European wage standards.

New York Washington Smith Wilken Posto Viell Jorreass United States Europe

Bryan to address Pennsylvania campaign committee in Harrisburg

New York January 24 reports William J Bryan will address the Pennsylvania State committee convened to organize the fall campaign. The committee will not submit a draft platform to Bryan for approval. Bryan plans a public address from a hotel balcony and a February 2 speech at Carthage Hall for charity funds of a Grand Army post.

New York William J. Breondot Mareichutc Penneylvania State Committee Bryan Hilcony Bryan Will Lis

North China Daily News reports imperial succession edict

The North China Daily News prints an edict signed by Emperor Kiang announcing Putaing, the yar old son of Prince Tiana, as the new emperor. He will ascend the throne on January 4.

Shaoghal The North China Daily News Emperor Kiang Putaing Yar Tiana Wacom

Brenham Budget notices and community events summary

Brenham Texas January 4 services for day of prayer at Blinn Memorial College with Oro Musaey lecture. Ladsbee received proposition for a lecture from Rev Homer T Wilson. Me Williams Worth visits, reports measles in Gemanville, roads impassable between Brenham and Whitman. Rabbit chase in Giddings pasture chaperoned by Lusk couple. Washington County Republicans elect Hobly president Winkelmann vice president Tucker treasurer Tucker.

Brenham Texas Blinn Memorial College Oro L. Musaey William Ladsbee Homer Ty Wileen Wilaen Travelers Protective Association Yeaterday Union Depot Navasota Bob Taylor Frank H. Morgan Gyeanvile Williams Worth Whitman T. Gelvey Rborlevon County Hebes Latile Hugh Lusk Giddings Wrehington H. F. Hobly Wn Winkelmann George Tucker

-Crime and Farewells Mark January in Texas town

In January 4 dispatch from Mornipe Texas, Herman Richter departs Bucha & Co. for New Berlin Guadalupe cabinet amid a company farewell. Report notes the murder case of Rue Lewis, a Black man, and a pending appeal venire. Also mentions Manseratte of Aransas Vass and local civic esteem.

Cyero Tesas Herman Richter Bucha & Co New Berlin Guadalupe Petide Duypany Charles Rue Lewis Lemi Manseratte Aransas Vass Gemneratte Toany Jrewra

Death Penalties Affirmed by State Court of Criminal Appeals

In Pallas Texas January 2 the State Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed five death penalties including Wash Garrett of Dallas for wife murder and King Martin of Kaufman for rape. The court dismissed appeals for several defendants, affirmed others, reversed and remanded several, and granted rehearing in one case. The decision establishes a record for the court with multiple capital cases proceeding to execution.

Court of Criminal Appeals Duval County Wash Garrett Dallas Richard Gray Henry Johnson Navarro Kid Jordan Rothwall Mayo Ellie Wash Garret Kine Martin Kayfyman Rob McKinney Hunt Henry Brown Hunts John Holden Lige Hall Elias H. @. Galloway Gray A. A. Spangler Selestan Gavin Jefferson Jeff Mote, Sr Limestone Joe Thomas Morris Fred Patterson Clint McKinney Start Mills Nacogdophes Aubrey Ward Cooke Tom Burrows Nacogdoches Sejerma Johnéean Kine Tollert Wilter Faulkner Colling Co Cache McLeéutin Jobo M. Harper Fom Cam James Pendergast Galveston

Texas appellate court actions filed January in San Antonio

A record of multiple civil appeals from various counties including Travis, Nacogdoches, Harris, Bexar, and Montgomery. Decisions include affirmed verdicts, remands, dismissals, and motions denied or granted, with noted cases such as Evans v. Webb Smith and International and Great Northern Railway Company v. Hatchell.

Fourth Court of Appeals San Antonio Texas Malion C.om. Wells Gonzales Motion of Appellee JD Houston San Antonio Park and Hall Association James Yrsinna Bexar Louvre International Great Northern Railwar Company Hotston DLV Monroe We. Grayton & Lyfren Front Leon R.A. High Ve. International and Creat Northern Railway Company Francis Smith & Co Colorado Dora Trenworth Et al Putram Harris John Warner Mh Watson Washington International and Great Northern Railway Company BM. oHatchell Way Douglass B. A. Blount Et al Libery

Local Option Injunction Upheld In Texas

In Waxshedlo January 1 Judge Durant upheld the local option law and dissolved a temporary injunction that barred Collin County from enforcing prohibition in Farmersville. A party including Judge Garnett and other officials argued before Judge Dillard and Judge Blins granted the restraining order earlier.

Loent Low Uphela Waxshedlo Texas Garnett T. F. Marquinn Wallace Houstop W. T. Beverly Abernathy Faulkner Johnson Mo. Kinney Dillard Alter Blins Sherman Commissioners Court Collin County Farmersville LSYT Durant

Port Worth May Get a Colton Mill

Port Worth Texas January 3 The board of trade considers a proposal from a Tennessee party to erect a Colton mill here. The proposal was presented by J R Dinwiddie on behalf of the Tennessee interests. The meeting discussed possible costs and locations for the mill.

Port Worth Texan Board of Trade Sonalilering Celton Mill J. R. Dinwiddie Hetute

Fragmentary verse line prompts unnamed memory reflection

A fragment from a historical page hints at truth and sorrow, recalling happier times in a reflective voice. The snippet suggests a meditation on memory and virtue, with emphasis on loss and endurance. No clear persons or places are identifiable in the readable text.

Ursuline Academy Silver Jubilee in Dallas

Dallas observed the twenty fifth anniversary of Ursuline Academy with a jubilee honoring past leadership led by Mrs Kite Cabell Ogden. A centerpiece was the unveiling of a memorial window in the academy chapel, symbolizing the school’s growth since its founding.

Dallas Texas Ursuline Academy Mra Kite Cabell Kite Cabell Ogrrlu Uns

Offielita Wid heads of depart mente visit Agtedser-Bund tour

A party from the Agtedser-Bund company of SF Tais, including Ho Knippenhere secretary Ho Mensees chief superintendent EF Widinjan chief architect, conducted an inspection tour of properties in Toxne. They visited the American brewery plant and then planned to visit Houston to view extensive additions contemplated for the future.

Offielita Agtedser-Bund Company SF Tais Toxne Aghvoser-Buseh Meare Ho Knippenhere

Levy Elected Houston League Director Amid Trade Growth

A.M. Levy of Levy Props Houston was elected a director of the Houston Business League at a recent meeting. The article notes Levy's interest in Houston and state growth, with discussion of South trade conditions. It also mentions Walter Baker & Co. of Dorchester as leading chocolate manufacturers highlighted for awards at national expositions.

New York Dre Goody Amerie Houston A.M. Levy Levy Prop Texas Fim South Wave Ewesiion Houston Business League Walter Baker & Mo. Itd Dorchester Mass Philodelphia

Wandless-Tate Nuptials Linked In Washington Ceremony

Dallas resident Mrs. Ivor Tate Wandless wed James O Conner in a Washington DC ceremony at the Church of the Covenant. The couple departed for Europe after the nuptials, with Mr D Onnarte of City National Bank of Dallas noting the event.

O'Conner-Wandless Dallas Texas J. Waidily Tae Ivor Tate James O'Conner Alice Church of the Covanant Washington Db. C Europe D'Onnarte City National Bank of

Reception to Sehlex in Buenos Aires by American Residents

Rear Admiral Sechjey received a brilliant entertainment here tonight. A large gathering of American residents attended with many British and Argentine guests present. The event showcased cordial relations and entertainment distinct to the era.

Sehlex Puenos Ayres Sechjey Wos

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