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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1901
Page
4
An old notice from The Houston Daily Post detailing publication office addresses, circulation rates, and agent responsibilities. It lists offices, subscription prices, delivery and postage details, and staff roles for advertising and circulation. The fragmentary text preserves names of offices and services without full context.
The text outlines a contentious public policy debate on law, order, and mob violence in Trinity County. It references state authority, juries, and calls for formal legal processes over vigilante action, with emphasis on upholding regular channels and resisting extrajudicial measures.
The article discusses oil industry regulation and its impact on development. It references Standard Oil, Brantmont oil fields, and regulatory needs. It notes political attention in Texas and Ohio and stresses balancing industry growth with national interests.
The article discusses disputes around Standard Oil and its ties to Texas officials. It notes potential legal actions to curb Standard’s reach and the risk of Pennsylvania-like moves against Texas connections. Texans express limited worry as broader states resist Standard’s expansion.
Community letter condemns mob violence and urges the law to prevail. A county sheriff is scrutinized for actions during a high tension incident tied to a train stop and a prisoner. The writer defends orderly process and warns against vigilante justice, urging officials to uphold due process and protect citizens.
Fragmentary note from Pictor of The Pout Maner, Texas dated dune 28 2 condemns mob law as harmful to the state theory, urging lawful order, immigration policy, and intellectual advancement amid a crowd of fervor and disguise.
A letter urges Tepaton civic action to fund and organize a market house project via a stock company. It argues Houston’s growth warrants a grand market, proposing a separate public building block with modern features and public access, funded by local subscriptions and private initiative.
June 10 Bryan Texas dispatch reports residents visiting relatives in San Antonio and nearby towns. Several names are listed including Mrs. D A Knox, Mr. J F Lemon, Mrs. Sam Mynrs and Misses von Jal en and Rodew. The brief item notes travel back to their homes after visits and returns from Graham and other points.
Anderson batpetal team in Anderson Texas travels to meet the Tenraday club on July 4 with Bartce Resument in town to watch.
Readers submit questions on history law and language. The page provides concise answers naming figures like John Hay and Charles A McGurrin, explains terms heir apparent and heir presumptive, and covers topics from Cuba’s name origin to copyright costs and diplomatic titles.
A North buyer has pressed Beeville Beeville area dealers for polo ponies for shipment first to San Antonio then north for polo and croquet. A second buyer seeks horses for the British Army possibly for North Africa. Chattel mortgages connect several horse sales and recording offices note liens and ownership transfers.
Notes on cattle trade in West Texas describe movements of registered bulls and high prices. Mentions buyers from Angelona and southern counties, with reference to cattle trade across the region and local market conditions.
A Brenham petition circulates to ask county commissioners to order an election on whether livestock should run at large. James B. Campbell collected the required signatures and additional backers from other precincts. The piece notes similar efforts in other counties and mentions Saint Peters Day celebrations and local social events.
Civil Engineer report outlines Caney Creek drainage work costing between two thousand and five thousand dollars. Meriwether estimates a trench to connect with the river at eleven feet depth and a one foot fall, with a 1000 foot length between two tempest pipes, to align with existing sewer. Citizens have appropriated 825 dollars, leaving a shortfall to be resolved by committee.
The Hempstead Herald notes upcoming county court sessions in regular session and local movements including Navagota and Naveson figures visiting. It mentions recent deaths of Mr. and Mrs. McDade Sr and weather impacts from weeks of heavy rain affecting the town. Local officials and journalists from Dallas and Hoyeton attend board meetings as Missouri and Texas interests are discussed.
A railroad ticket office in Longview Texas was robbed with the safe broken open. Authorities report that about $1 was secured by the burglars who used chisels and hammers. No crew or suspects yet identified.
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