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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
5
National league of Republican clubs convened in St Paul Minnesota on July 18 to unify sessions and select Louis as next meet city. Resolutions praised McKinley and Roosevelt, urged protective tariff sound money and territorial expansion, and urged unity against Democratic policies.
Olta Doedemann of the German American bureau leads a broad organizing drive in Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Nebraska and the Dakotas with about 6000 precincts already prepped for anti-imperial voting. The Democratic National Committee will send a representative to the Indianapolis meeting as the party weighs a major conference impact.
Representative Richardson, Democratic campaign chair, accuses Republicans of failing to face the record of the current administration. He cites alleged racist departures, imperialist moves, and colonial policies as departures from constitutional liberty and justice, arguing foreign policy harms democracy.
A reader cites a New York Journal editorial and accuses the editorial page of bias while arguing the Republican Party and its figures are tied to trusts. The writer implicates A W Morse and associates, questions Roosevelt and McKinley duties, and urges keeping the vote aligned with party trust interests.
Democratic leaders announce Bryan will likely tour New York and other eastern areas to kick off the campaign. Plans call for a thorough state canvass and a united committee to boost voter enthusiasm for a fall victory.
Cleveland July 17 Ohio gold democrats plan to vote for Bryan this fall even those who opposed him four years ago and voted for the gold ticket. Joseph Breitinger, former county gold democratic organizer, reports a stampede toward Bryan and notes many who opposed Champ Clark now favor Bryan. some may switch to McKinley. He will convene campaign committees to shape strategy amid the shift.
Secretary Walsh of the National Democratic Committee announces a notification meeting to inform the presidential and vice presidential candidates named by the Kansas City convention. The gathering will be at the Grand Hotel in Indianapolis on August 8, 1900, with all Wo notification committees reinvited to attend the morning session.
New York July 17 reports indicate Senator Platt has accepted a seat on the Republican National Committee advisory board and ex mayor ghone may join the committee as well. The Bats committee has turned Governor Roosevelt over to the National Committee, with a likely East tour and a three week campaign swing through New York State.
In Hartford City Indiana on July 18 Joseph T Day of Dunkirk was nominated for Congress by the Democrats of the Elvhids district.
New York bettors shift away from McKinley as odds on his election drop from 4 to 1 to near even money. Wall Street brokers report Bryan money flowing into the market, signaling a possible erosion of monopoly confidence in McKinley’s victory while Bryan supporters increase stakes in anticipation of a Democratic win.
Bridgeport July reports Melhert B. Corey of Ridgefield, chair of the Democratic State central committee, endorses Bryan and Stevens as gold Democrats. He favors the Kaneds City platform’s core points but dismisses 16 to 1 as dead, arguing the gold standard issue dominates the campaign and Bryan’s leadership would guide policy. Carey notes ties to Reform Club figures and Grover Cleveland era allies.
Three silver parties meet in Fucatello Idaho on July 17 and decide to run independent tickets. Democratic delegates from Shoshone County expect to align with a separate slate while the fusion group forecasts success despite no joint candidate.
The text quotes William J. Bryan arguing against rich tax exemptions while stating the poor face indirect burdens. He notes a proposed 815 million from incomes of the rich versus 100 million on goods consumed by the poor and suggests regional biases label critics as carping.
A delegation clashed with Governor Steurnen berg over the Cotter d'Alene policy while one aide's faction maintained discipline and alignment. The opposing group argued for change, while supporters pressed for continued enforcement and loyalty to the policy framework.
The St Louis Southwestern Railway Texas freight department reports crop conditions across towns from Texarkana to Tyler. Corn shows damage from extreme heat with many areas crediting a short crop, while cotton remains in good or fine condition with recent rains improving prospects. Sizable notes cover Texarkana Naples Mount Pleasant Sulphur Springs Commerce Neyland Wolfe City Whitewright Sherman Cracenville Nevada Plane Grapevine Fort Worth Pittsburg Gilmer Tyler Jacksonville Rusk Lufkin Athens Malakoff Kerens Corascana Blooming Grove Hillboro Hubbard City Mount Calm Sal.
W H Cul ton testifies in Frankfort court as an accessory in the Powers murder conspiracy. He describes bringing mountain men to the capital, promises to force contest with legislators, and mentions Governor Taylor funding the Jackson crowd. Youtsey says Goebel could be killed by a secret method. The hearing ends with Cul ton remaining on the stand.
The South western Central Texans association met at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Richmond on July 17 with Rev. P. H. Collier presiding. Devotions by Rev. William H. Benford followed welcome addresses and a sermon led by Rev. R J McGill. The meeting adjourned to reconvene July 18.
Fifty four Italian emigrants attempting to enter the United States at El Paso were denied admittance on grounds of constant avor, and are detained awaiting developments. Another group arrived later, with an equal number entering at another port.
Officials found a delegation en route to California under contract to work on a railroad. The emigration agent refused them, with plans to report to Washington. The group recounts a prior voyage from July to South Mexico seeking work, then moving to California after finding conditions unsuitable.
Three creditors filed in the Federal court for an involuntary bankruptcy against the Tobin Drug Company of Austin Texas. The petition claims debts exceeding $1000 to City National Bank of Austin for $1030 W A Walke and Son $3 and J L Le Hume $149.
The Bon-Ton filed a voluntary assignment in Palestine Texas in favor of preferred creditors. KR M Johnson was named as trustee.
A quartzite granite deposit with free gold particles was found three and a half miles southeast of Cleburne Texas. The claimants St Louis and Milner Phegley and Murphy say they will install improved machinery at once to develop the mine.
Harleson County reports smallpox eight miles east of Caldwell easing. The outbreak remains confined to one family with two cases, and strict precautions are in place to prevent further spread. Public health officials hope the worst is over as containment continues.
An advertisement claims Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and weak backs for men and women. It offers the remedy by mail for 81 with delivery by Four d wi and mentions a recommended treatment method.
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