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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1902
Page
3
A special dispatch argues Cuba relief is tied to annexation prospects and sugar tariffs. It notes Democratic and administration factions clash over reciprocity, sugar trust impact, and future steps as Congress faces a winter session.
A rumor claims a large car works plant will be built in Beaumont with foreign and local capital. Promoters promise 500 jobs, two possible sites of 8 to 10 acres, strong railway access, and rapid construction funded at about 500000 dollars. Nearby affiliations include East Texas iron fields and a potential smelter link.
Louisiana congressmen fear Cuban sugar flooding US markets if annexation occurs. Rep Slayden of Texas and others oppose: protecting sugar interests and labor impact. Rep Newlands of Nevada supports annexation and free trade, arguing Cuba would gain statehood and tariff shifts would boost its sugar crop.
Minneapolis hosts about 6000 delegates for the National Education Association gathering. The first days focus on the National Council Indian Department and General Pensions with prominent figures from education politics and publishing on the program. Rumors swirl about a possible nomination for president, with Charles W. Eliot and Foshay named as potential candidates as Beurdehear's health concerns pause the keynote.
Mrs. Nannie A. Richardson wife of Wiley Richardson of this place died this morning at 3:20 o clock aged 46 years 3 months and 22 days She was the daughter of Mr J M Morrison who came to Texas in 1840 She married Wiley Richardson November 3 18__
The Texas Sheriffs Convention met in Life City for its twenty fifth annual session with 100 plus attendees. President J Wovann urged officers to confront Burglar forgers and lynchers, stressing the crime of lynching and Texas rise from frontier to civilized state while praising law enforcement and promising united action. A committee was named to discuss consolidating associations with county clerks. evening events included a bridge christening reception.
Delegates in Weatherford axe locked after 400 ballots with no changes. Calls to open uplocking fail as addresses emphasize loyalty to favorites. Conventions adjourn after 22 ballots with no nomination in sight and preparations for another session tomorrow. W B Smith nominated in Sixteenth District at Mineral Wells. District platform backs current stock quarantine and dam at El Paso with federal station at San Angelo. Officials elected and convention adjourned.
Judge Finley says support lines favor Judge Cockrell for state chairmanship at the July 1 convention in Galveston. He notes Wells is a known figure but suggests Cockrell has broader delegation backing. Primary timing reforms discussed as Galveston Democratic leaders push for a single primary date by law.
Galveston Texas July convention plans lie with M M Knieht chairman of the executive committee reporting early railroad reductions for delegates. The goal is to secure round trip rates by rail that attract wide attendance, with $1 rates offered from some Texas points though a full $10 round trip for all delegates remains unmet. The committee seeks pressure on railroads to extend cheaper fares and hopes for improved terms.
The Cameron senatorial convention adjourned to meet in Waco today with 2850 votes cast and no change in the leading candidates. J J Swann of Falls, J M McKinary of Milam, and J Y Binder of McLennan are listed. Koch carries his county. The convention plans to reconvene tomorrow.
Richmond Texas reports the district convention for Fort Bend and Waller counties voting unanimously to nominate Lon A. Hagen for representative while Huginde remains district clerk of Fort Bend. Thomas B. Pearson elected vice chairman for two years. The body also votes to seek tax remission for Galveston County for fifteen years.
Smith County voters gathered for a county convention in Tyler Texas where officers were nominated and delegates chosen to the senatorial and congressional conventions.
A Dallas figure, Cockrell, was chosen as chairman of the state executive committee, while the Kansas City platform was underscored as a key point of discussion.
J L Browne of Karnes City is nominated to represent the One Hundred and Ninth district, comprising Karnes Goliad and Live Oak counties. Revolutions adopted do not favor Kemte ald for Calverton.
Fort Worth Texas July 5 and 1 The terminating convention of the Thirtieth senatorial district will be held in Fort Worth in early July. W A Hanger the current member from this county will be renominated.
Active preparations are in progress for the State encampment at Camp Mabry Austin Texas beginning July 22. A dozen workmen are cleaning the grounds and preparing the area for the big drill with ample water supplies assured for the event.
The governor directs adjutant general to report by unit the number of men and required transport for each command including company troop battery and staff. The goal is to ensure adequate water supply and timely movement via rail routes as specified by General Orders No. mt.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions ice cream freezers and bands with trumpet corps, then shifts to military terms. It cites Major Luther BR of the United States cavalry and references travel to a camp, a captain, and requisitions, with no coherent news event or clear entities beyond scattered military wording.
Fragmentary text references Grove's Stack Root Liver Pils amid muddled terms. No clear event, names, dates, or places emerge to form a coherent item. The readable fragments do not identify persons or organizations nor a definite incident.
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