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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1900
Page
5
Austin January 26 The House Tax Committee struggles over occupation taxes amid clashes on merchant taxation and revenue agents. Debate centers on keeping merchants taxed while weighing broader reform. leadership signals the measure will go to the full House for settlement with open sessions and possible revisions.
The Texas House met January 26 at 9 30 with Pherrill in the chair for the fourth day of the session The speaker presented bill No 3 an appropriation for contingent expenses and a public schools matter announced a cornerstone laying for a high school building A Mogren motion touched revenue and taxation with withdrawal orders and a House bill No 6 on franchise tax was introduced along with committee referrals for internal improvements and homestead surveys
The text describes amendments to time for auivssota changing from August 1 to September 1 and approval of the amendment. It details proposed county printing of blank forms and a defeated amendment. It notes favorable and discussed chapters on election and qualification of collectors and delinquent tax collection. A substitute bill on public lands aims to settle differences between school fund and public domain with safeguards for patentees and perfecting titles for homesteaders pre Hogue decision.
Special to The Post. Washington reports Mr Roberts of Utah greeted a Texas House resolution condemning Congress over Brigham Roberts affair. He praised Texas for sovereign statehood and denounced critics as instigated by “long-haired men” and others. The Texas House earlier introduced and debated a resolution condemning Congress for its actions in the Roberts case.
In Temple Texas on January 25 about 160 bales of cotton were on the square from the country as prices slipped. W C Pinard arrives to organize the Journeymen Barbers International Union with a meeting held for permanent organization tonight. Elders discuss water supplies as Arteelon standpipe plans move forward. The body of telegraph operator EB Abedin remains unidentified after Sunday death. George C Pendleton and daughter Myrtle travel to Austin for a few days, while Mrs Murphy visits from alias family.
Corpus Christi reports giant cabbage export volumes to Northern Quickets this season. G L Caldwell told The Post a figure near 100 carloads, while a local farmer estimated 600 to 700 cars in total vegetable shipments from the city, with other produce adds boosting totals.
The countryside shows a vibrant verdant surge with heavy shipments expected from farmers along the Aransas Paso road. Farmers anticipate broader produce movement between now and February 1 with extensive shipments to begin, especially cabbage crops promising profit for Corpus Christi gardeners this season.
Merchants in Ledbetter Texas report excellent cash trade in recent weeks. The Grange store directors plan to discontinue business and have advertised it for sale. The 11 year old daughter of Mr. Henry Grim died of diphtheria. Local residents and travelers, including J. H. Salger, Mrs. Ware, Mrs. Fields, and Farrow, are noted in various movements and visits. Weather has improved farm plowing conditions in the high lands.
Anderson county commissioners in special session approve 863.20 for Spring Creek bridge repairs. They order a pesthouse on D C Buchanan farm four miles south of Anderson for smallpox patients and those exposed to isolate immediately. Locals note health officer actions and other residents’ activities.
Will Clements, seriously wounded at Bastrop, was brought home on a cot in the baggage car of the witnesses train. He traveled well and remained cheerful. Captain Brooks and Rogers and about a dozen Rangers came on the same train to their headquarters, with two remaining here longer.
In Aransas Pass Texas January 24 the region reports unusually fine weather for farming with peas blooming and beans up signaling an excellent vegetable crop. John Boyett and William Wanderworth received a carload of bred Jersey cattle from Boeville and the dairy fame grows. Judge A W Delorry plans a six room cottage as local youths attend a hop at Ingleside. Sheephead fishing has surged with more catch in the past two weeks than previously recorded.
Nora Byrd, the 1-year-old daughter of Hon. Frank Byrd, died after her clothing caught fire from a match while she played with other children at Stonewall in the Chickasaw Nation. Frank Byrd, a prominent official in the Nation and North Texas, previously served as treasurer of the Chickasaw Nation.
The good roads committee of the Alvin Business League met to outline a plan to secure more and better routes for the region. A citizens’ meeting for all interested in good roads is planned for February 10.
In Terrell Texas on January 12 Rev George Sexton preached on the new church and at the end a subscription of 7015 was raised toward a 10000 goal though 5000 more is expected. Sam P Jones scheduled to lecture here drawing large crowds.
A Southwestern Telephone representative visits Bonham Texas on January 24 to mail proposals for a new line extending to Ravenna Mulberry Tulip and other Red River points. The plan garners favorable reception and appears nearly assured.
Last night the Bartlett minstrels performed in Partlett Texas for the Hook and Ladder company benefit. The event drew a good crowd and was well received by attendees.
A 19th century advice appeal urges women to consult Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts for private medical guidance. It touts vast experience and confidence with over 100000 sufferers who wrote seeking help recently and promises free, in return for goodwill, expert advice to address female health troubles.
Eile Quinney of 22 Stage Street Maverickville Mass says a long battle with irregular menstruation and severe pain ended after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports gradual improvement after the first bottle and complete relief after seven or eight bottles, with monthly pains diminishing until she was cured.
Letters from women in Fulton N Y praise Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for female troubles. One writer credits relief from abdominal and back pain after avoiding surgery and using six bottles of the remedy, three packages of Sanative Wash, and Diver Pills. Another supporter shares a similar cure and urges others to seek the medicine.
Mrs Carl Voss of Sac City Iowa reports relief from persistent menstrual pains backache and headaches after following Lydia E Pinkham's counsel and using the vegetable compound She notes improvement after three bottles and thanks the adviser with dates from 1808 and 1890.
A sprawling Texas page reports on county court sessions and a flood of local notices. Notable items include J. W. Bivans visiting as traveling claim agent, C. C. Braden's hog weighing 612 pounds, indictments and trials in Sherman and Decatur, and town updates from Paris, Waco, Fort Worth, and San Antonio.
Antonio Taredo a Mexican held for murder in Caldwell County Texas was captured after police pursuit in Laredo Texas. The chase involved gunfire with about forty shots fired but no serious injuries besides a wounding and a drug-sounding incident. A second item reports a divorce suit by Mit Hernandez against his wife and a gun-related department dispute.
Mrs Aller Haskill dies at her mother’s home near Sherman Texas at noon. An infant daughter is expected to survive. The report notes a grim family tragedy involving Jessie Gaskill, her father, jailed on a grave crime, with prior testimony reaffirmed by Gringwother.
A garbled record recalls a fowling airdrene on hie early breth ren pursued by Vaele Jack Parla and others. The text mentions Sand Hie craft hidden for over forty years, some more than fifty, with several named brethren and locations obscured.
Fort Worth Texans discuss a state measure at the board of trade meeting dated January 4. Members favor delaying action and will have the board prepare a petition to Trimint County representatives to extend discussion and give the public time to express views. The petition will be sent next Monday.
A January meeting of the Southwestern railway board approved a contract for a hotel near the Heliumon site. An up-to-date hotel will open February 1 and construction start soon. The total improvement value is $100,000, with potential to exceed. A first-class hotel will be built, with Mowers Pryor Harieel and Ruaiell named as local officials.
The Women's Federation of Clubs met at Condustore hall Texarkana with Mrs St U Windom delivering the keynote. The program featured a lauded address by Miss Nettle Klein on Early Dramatic Poets and papers by C B Swindell on Villars Progreen and Al Influence on the Went and Mrs F L Wisdom on Bacred Muain.
In Bryan Texas on January 24 a called meeting of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons No 124 is set for initiation work with candidates Pia B Plituck from College Nrat deuree and J W Batts. An oyster supper will be served at the conclusion. The cadet corps from the Agricultural and Mediation College plan a second annual fancy dress ball Friday February 2 1900 to benefit the football team.
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