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Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1900

Page

7

Burgess Nominated by Acclamation at Texas District Meet

Jedmond Texas July 18 The Democratic convention for Texas Tenth district opened with prayer and welcomed delegates. Jonathan Lane elected temporary chairman amid party unity. Duff and Burgess nominated for Congress with Burgess accepted and pledged support for river and port improvements.

Jedmond Texas Hon Mn M. Moore W.mas R. Wharton Iman Atkins Colorado Nallon Hiving Prima Favle Creden 8 Terary Colorado County Jonathan Lane Sam Hopkins Gonaa Tie L. M. Williamson Fort Bend Eten Judes W. C. Carpenter Colorado River Brazos Ted Johnathan Lane FP. Burgess E. J. Wilson Duff N. J Wheless R. R Brazoria F. J. Dufant Eo Burgess Digo Fry Ragsdale J. HW. P Burgess Brazos Folorado Galveston Velasie Fiebback Wireless

Democratic convention closes after contested nomination process

The county convention resumed after Whelea withdrew, reaffirms Burgess as nominee, and ends the Inez Mahe ballot dispute in the Tenth district. By 4:30 p m the convention finished its business and adjourned.

Wheleas Burges Jutee Dols Burgess Inez Mahe

Houston School Census Found and Penitentiary Finances Reported

The State penitentiary board approved the June financials with receipts from industries and other contracts totaling 49 150 53 and disbursements of 49 706 01 leaving a July 1 balance of 49 844 64. The Houston school census was located in the education department after a county superintendent telegram aided the finding and may affect city apportionment.

Austin Texas State Penitentiary Board Hin Houston Department of Education Poal

Bailey on Campaign Issues in Wortham Texas

The first post KC convention meeting in Texas was held at the city hall Wortham on July 18 with Hon J W Bailey as speaker. Bailey outlined his silver policy while Ref. entered imperialism as the urgent issue affecting freedom and national policy. Bailey planned to speak in Forthcheid and Galveston on subsequent days.

Wortham Texas Kansas City Oly Hall J. W. Bailey Bailey Iéeson Fotcheid Tomorow Galveson

Prohibitionists Postpone Texas State Convention

Dallas July 18 The State prohibition convention intended to nominate the State ticket did not assemble and was postponed indefinitely. Dr Wf Crantile said the delay aimed to secure Hon John G Wooley as presidential nominee, who will be notified in Chicago on the 20th. The plan remains to select a gubernatorial candidate, believed to be Hon W K Homah of Dallas.

Dallas Texas Wf. B. Crantil Eald John G. Wooley Chicago Hou. WK. Homah

Bailey to Take the Stump in Texas Campaign Tour

Congressman J W Bailey launches Texas speaking tour opening in Wortham Limestone county and plans Confederate reunion talks in Fairfield Freestone county. He will campaign daily across the state after August 8 Wisconsin convention, then head to Illinois Springfield on August 21 for the national effort.

Illas Texas J. W. Bailey Wortham Limestone County Fairfield Freestone County Waco Massachusetts Brynt Bailey National Committee

Travis County Officials Call Meeting Over Ward Primary Fraud

Travis County Texas July 18 Hoyw Jon Hamilton chairman of the county executive committee calls a meeting for Saturday July 28 to address a petition by members. The session aims to act on alleged fraud connected with the Sixth ward primaries and related matters.

Travis County Matters Austin Texas Hoyw Jon Hamilton Travis Courty Ja- Gard Paw Fata

John M Green Named For Representative In Cuero Parade

The Do Wet county delegation to the representative convention at Gollad left this morning. John M Green is expected to be nominated without opposition with Jude R A Pleamints Senator Davidson John Hf Bailey George J Schlucher among the other delegates.

John M. Green Cuero Texas Do Wet County Gollad Jude R. A. Pleamints Senator Davidson John Hf. Bailey George J. Schlucher Mr. Green

De Witt County Republicans Convene in Cuero

The De Witt County Republican convention met in Cuero Texas last night selecting delegates to the upcoming congressional convention on July 23. Delegation chosen as unstructured, leaving the outcome to be determined.

de Witt County Cuero Texas Aeil Nure

Republicans Promise Full Texas Ticket From Governor Down

Fort Worth Texas July 8 a Republican leader visiting Brealam said the party would nominate a complete ticket from governor to local offices. He asserted strong organization and enthusiasm for the forthcoming campaign.

Fort Worth Texas Singer Brealam Actione Down

Republican precinct chair calls for county convention delegates

The Wharton County Republican chairman issues a call for a county convention to meet July 11 to appoint delegates to the county convention later on.

Wharton County R Republicana Wharton Texas

Storey’s Cialme Report From Texas

A partial text item reports a Storey headquarters note that a judge carried a county event on Saturday and a separate county event yesterday. The fragment mentions Austin Texas and dates in July. The record preserves Foley style phrasing and local-coverage tone.

Storey Cialme Austin Texas Newa Torsy Hardeman County Sasurday Howiten County

First Coal From Sew Mines Reaches Palestine Texas

The first ton of coal from at Sew mines near Palestine was delivered to Palestine Ice company for use in boilers today. The International and Great Northern began ten hour days. A clear factory project is planned and Labor Day events are being organized by the Palestine Labor council. A new sanitarium opens next week with arrival of iron beds from Galveston.

Consumer Palestine Texas Pew Here Palestine Ice Company Great Northern Palestine Labor Council Galveston

Father James Rogers Transferred to Notre Dame Parish

The notice states Father James Rogers, pastor of St Marys Catholic church in this city, is transferred to Notre Dame Indiana as pastor and superior of the mother church of the Sacred Cross congregation. Washington county tax rolls show a total assessment of 6 501 940 dollars, down 119 320 from last year.

James Rogers St. Mary's Catholic Church Notre Dame Indiana Congregation of the Sacred Cross Washington County

Smallpox Probe Moves Into Mason

State Health Officer Blunt travels to Mason to investigate smallpox cases. Dickson of the Dickson Car Wheel Works in Houston is in town on penitentiary board business. Ad Sells of Bt. Louisia offers to purchase penitentiary lands in Cherokee County where timber has been cut.

Mason Blunt Dickson Dickson Car Wheel Works Houston Penitentiary Board Ad Sells Bt. Louisia Maya Cherokee County Penitentiary

Tarpon Visitors and Summer Socials at Tarpon Texas

Tarpon hosts visiting anglers from Houston and San Antonio as well as local residents at Tarpon Inn and summer homes. W D Cleveland and Watson of Houston stay for tarpon fishing with over fifty caught. Price reports over 599 fish in a week. Catholic church supper succeeds. Stedman family expands home.

Tarpon Texas W. D. Cleveland Watson Houston Tarpon Inn Ed Stedman Yoakum 1 Thompson Willard Babe Beamont R. W. Finley Austin Gur Stedman A. Comeaux Cain Aiorey Dan Price Price J. Awbrey San Antonio

Victoria Locals Note Regional Freight Agents and Upcoming Fair

Victoria reports freight activity with Charles P D Golding of Rock Island in town seeking melon shipments and the pay car delivering June wages. J T Bate of Missouri Kansas Texas Railway and Hermann Rittner join local industry moves while the Southwest Text Fair announces its sixth annual fair October 3 and related progress.

Vistoria Texas Charles PD. Golding Rock Island Houston New York J. T Bate Missourii, Kansas and Texas Railway San Antonio Victoria Aransas Pasa Creto Southwest Text Fair Association Guadalupe Hermann Rittner T. A. Graves Cuero

Miller held without bail as grand jury considers murder case

In Victoria Texas James Miller a black youth is remanded to jail without bond after an examining trial for the murder of John Taylor last Friday night Justice Daniel ordered detention pending grand jury action. The Victoria Y M C A plans an early branch opening in the Tyby building on Main street with J Walton named general secretary and physics director arriving soon from Asheville North Carolina. A vote of thanks was given to Mowars Lewis and Hopkins of the State board for their help in Organizing the branch.

James Miller Victoria Texas John Taylor Daniel Young Men's Christian Association Tyby Main Street J. Walton Asheville N. C Mowars Lewis and Hopkins State Board Young Men’s Christian Association

Sixteen Years For Murder In Garland City Feud

Texarkana Arkansas reports a murder case ending with a 16 year term for Tom Sanders. The crime arose from a dispute with cotton planter Henry Wheeler on Wheeler's plantation near Garland City. The proceedings concluded at Prescott amid a fatal clash that left tense aftermath in the community.

Texarkana Ark State of Arkansas Nego Tom Sanders Frescott Sanders Henry Wheeler Garland City

Notable murder case stirs Miller county crowd

The case involves Wheeler family member Sanders accused in the killing of Wheeler’s 19 year old daughter. He escaped but was recaptured and moved to Newnds county for trial. Public sentiment here is bitter as he awaits trial in Prescott, drawing wide attention during the session.

Fise Ir. Atkine Orado Colorado Wheeler Sanders Miller County Newnds County Prescott

Odd Fellows Install Officers Near San Angelo in woods gathering

About 200 residents from Tom Green and Irion counties watched a woodland ceremony marking the installation of newly elected officers for the Sherwood and San Angelo Odd Fellows Lodges. Local leaders conducted the rites as Rev Francis R. Starr addressed the audience.

San Angelo Texas Tom Green Irion Middle Concho Sherwood Odd Fellows H. Roach Sherwood Lodge W. F. Folks N. G W. Carson W.G W. J. D Carr F. W. Roberts Albert Kincaid August Balfang San Angelo Lodge D. H. Young Francis R. Starr San Angelo Episcopal Church Odd Fellowship San Anteo Indie Garett West Texas Eden Concho County Water Valley Brownwood W. L. Lortnes Oat Cliff Hod M. Anderson Dallas Lorince Anderson Ocolan Dick Wrnne Newt Lasseter George W. Armstrong Bill Gray W. Hu Lewie Moon Fort Worth John M. Thompson

Strawn Board of Trade Organized as Rail Line Pushes Ahead

Strawn Texas July 18 W R Eaves secretary of the Strawn board of trade asks property owners along the Bank Antonio Line and Northern railway to appoint committees to secure right of way depot grounds and a 1000 per mile bonus. Capital is secured to build the road pending preliminary arrangements. The Strawn board of trade elected A N Edwards president M G Vernon first vice president George T D Etrain second vice president R C Ricknon treasurer and W B R Eaves secretary. Committees were formed for upbuilding and a resolution thanked Stuart Strawn Allen and W W Johnson for promoting Standard Coal Mining Co which has contracts for two coal mines nearby. W W Glyers bought the depot area building from the Johnsons and Strawn property owners are deeding coal and fireclay to Standard Coal Mining Co.

Strawn Texas W. R. Eaves Strawn Board of Trade Bank Antonio, Liane and Northern Railway Rock Taland Bowie San i Antonio Cldisens of A. N. Edwarda M. G. Vernon George TD. Etrain RC. Ricknon W. BR. Faves Stuarta Strawns Allens W. W. Johnson Standard Coal Mining Company Ely W. W. Glyers Johnsons Standard Gow

Cane Belt Barbecue Postponed Near Wharton

The Cane Belt barbecue planned for the 20th Instant is postponed to a later date due to heavy api damage making picnic sites unusable. The Colorado rail meeting is also postponed. Depot work will begin immediately as the Cane Belt approaches town outskirts.

Wharton Texs API Colorado

Arm Cat Of Man Severed In Quarry Saw Incident

A Micklejohn block factory worker in San Antonio suffered a severe accident when his left arm was caught in a circular saw. The body part was severed and pain was intense before doctors could treat the wound.

San Antonio Texas J. A. Martin Micklejohn

Llano River Rises Swiftly After Heavy Rains

Report from Llano Texas notes the Llano river rising sharply with twelve feet already in, and warnings from the west of heavy rain atop the river. A twenty foot rise is expected to reach Llano tonight as flood conditions worsen.

Llano Texas Llano River

Local Streets Feature Oblique Route and Obsolete Details

An obscure note describes a purported scenic route to the north and east via a divisive name and mentions vague landmarks. It lists a tense address cluster including 269 Mainmarers and 103 Weat Commerce street in Antone, with unclear purpose.

Harvey Tesau Uta Anperyjoo Weat Commerce Street Antone

Effort to Save Fort Brown Prompts Regional Talk

Island City reports the Texas district plans an effort to preserve Fort Brown as a border settlement shifts toward Mexican territory. The Mallory steamer Conval arrives with cabin passengers Rev Willand McNulty Miss O Kinsel B T Hil A K Lipscomb and others. Low Condho is due Saturday with a list including Miss L Goldstein S A Burtt W H Roberts and wife J M Bennett and wife J M Bennett dre H Corey and wife. The Colorado steamer was not en route and no report on it.

Galveston Texas Mallory Stemmer Conval W. T. Evans Masher New York Willand McNulty 0. Kinsel B. T. Hil A. K. Lipscomb J. B McCampbell George Snipe T. R. Allen N. T. Schwarts George Roughin Robert ‘Roughan Nellie Spence Mias L. Goldstein A. Burtt W. H. Roberts FF. Lawson J. M. ‘Bennet J. M. Bennett Brunswick Services

Survey Notes on Fort Brown Boundary Change Threat

Assistant Engineer W A Hinkle reports a survey at Fort Brown near the river bend where the Grande River may alter course. If the river shifts north of the post, Fort Brown could transfer to Mexico, with $50,000 needed to stop the change and $3,000 to relocate buildings. Riche plans trips to Waco Dallas Fort Worth and St Louis to gather information for Brazos and Trinity river improvements.

W. A. Hinkle Fort Brown Ste Grande Brazos River Cal Riche Waco Bia The Brazos Alee Dallas Fort Worth Trinity River Texas St. Louis Colomel Riche Galveston

Ritter Acquitted in Slot Machine Indictment Trial

William Ritter was tried and acquitted yesterday afternoon on an indictment charging him with turning a slot machine. The other slot machine cases were taken up this morning and all indicted will be tried during this term of court.

William Ritter

Miller Family Trips and Local Notices in Huronia Beach

Mrs J H Miller and Miss Maud Miller depart tonight for Huronia Beach Michigan. Marriage licenses issued to Floyd Heinken and Mies Blach Howard and Moses Butler and Miss Annie Bnole. Positive news on the street car settlement cited from Julius Runge. HK E Whitlock of the Insurance Review San Antonio visits the city. John L Darrouzel admitted to the bar after examiners Judge Joseph H Wilson F H Cansida and Lewie Fisher. Beach hotel stock subscriptions reported: Island ity Manufacturing $400 Mace & Clegg Brewart $100 W W F Cookley $100. Committees regain pace after the storm.

J. H. Miller Maud Miller Huronia Beach Mich Floyd Heinken Mies Blach Howard Moses Butler Annie Bnole Julius Runge J. H.cAhan Heatrico Neb HK. E. Whitlock Inaurice Review of San Antonio John L. Darrouzel Bar Tadio Joseph H. Wilson F. H. Cansida Lewie Fisher Darrouzel

Public Notices Listed Names Across States

A batch of names appears including Mrs. Anderson of Waco Texas KR Wilkinson of Austin Texas Sol Kateman Hearne Mrs. Atkins Dallas J C Hat New York KR Whitlock San Antonio KR M Stuart Columbia LP Curd Philadelphia 5 W Stanfield San Marcos E H Garland New Orleans J T Hampton New York L W Hart Pueblo Colorado A G Hayes Pueblo Lee Wilson Brenham Migs Lottie Mer ore Smithville BR W Moora city H J Morgan St. Louis Slasses New York J B Bell Franklin Louisiana V oR W Mc Nalty Paterson New Jersey H F Ewart Manfield Massachusetts H K Lisscomb Texas T R Allen Boston Rough an Boston R Roughin Bouton Massachusetts J B S Hart and wife Waterloo Texas F C Meraden Jr Shreveport James H Mercer Shreveport Mrs George Wilcox McKinney T E Mumphrey Conroe R Yates Detroit N S Thompson Washington DC D T McKelvey New York Miss Luke Lorenz Monclova Max Dr David Oerlim Monclova Max BE 1 D Bedwell Huntington Arkansas 8S H Turner Palestine JB Adone Palestine Miss Bessie Royall Palestine Mrs W Fish Palestine

Anderson Waco Texan KR. E. Wilkinson Austin Texas Sol Kateman Hearne M. Atkins Dallas New York KR. E. Whitlock San Antonio KR. M. Stuart Columbia Curd Philadelphia W. Stanfield San Marcos E. H. Garland New Orleans J. T. Hampton L. W. Hart Pueblo Col A. G. Hayes Lee Wilson Brenham Migs Lottie Merore Smithville BR. W. Moora City H. J. Morgan St. Louis Slasses J. B Bell Pranklis V. Or. W. McNalty Paterson N. J H. F. Ewart Manafield Maes H. K Detroit Thompson Washington D. C D.T. McKelvey Mies Luke Lorenz Monclova Max David Oerlim Bedwell Huntington Ark H. Turner Palestine JB. Adone Mise Bessie Royall Mra W. Fish

Wreck Near Oakhurst Claims White and Black Men

A wreck near the Columbia Lumber company store on the Trinity Valley railroad killed white man J. M Stewart and colored man Richard Grant as a work train backed up and struck a hes. Several others were slightly bruised. all victims were Columbia Lumber employees. Stewart's brother D. M. Stewart, a Austin businessman, has been notified.

Oakhurst Texas J. M Stewart Richard Grant Columbia Lumber Company Trinity Valley Railroad Tnd Stewart D. M. Stewart Austin

Pardon Effort Reported for Dave Kiger in Navasota

In Navasota Texas on July 18 an effort is under way to obtain a pardon for Dave Kiger a young white man who was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for horse theft after driving a horse and buggy from Houston last spring and attempting escape.

Navasota Texas Dave Kiger Bugsy Tere Mouston

Witnesses and Jury Members Sign Petition for Pardon

Report states several witnesses and jurors have signed a petition seeking clemency. The move signals ongoing support for a pardon in the case.

Witneanes and Moemburs

Texas Bar Association to Hold Galveston Meeting in July

The nineteenth annual Texas Bar Association session will meet in Galveston starting July 25, 1990. Noted speakers include President Presley K. Ewing of Houston and Hon. W. W. Howe of New Orleans with panels on law, business corporations, and Texas court decisions.

Austin Texas Texas Bar Ennociation Galveston Presley KK. Ewing Houston W. W.howe New Orleans HR. Lb. Batts Austino J. 2 D. Dybrotl Sewaln Edwin B. Parker A. W. Torres Wilson Texan Supreme Court Supreme Veal Ches Morae

Lockhart locals report flood fears and campouts near Guadalupe

News of the Guadalupe river flood creates unease among Lockhart families on a fishing and camping trip above New Braunfels as friends await updates. Holdenhelmer and Strasberg buy a Wholesale warehouse site east of the Carter House and begin building. Mrs. Laney dies after a lingering illness. Smallpox cases rise in Gin Marcot area prompting quarantine.

Lockhart Texas Guadalupe River Lockhart and Guadalupe New Brausafels Measra Holdenhelmer & Strasberg Carter Houwes J. P. Laney

New Bull Ring Planned for Juarez El Paso

Citizens of El Paso and Juarez report a concession from the Mexican government for the construction of a new bull ring arena in Juarez. Project aims to boost local spectacle and cross border engagement.

Jaares Flaso Texas el Paso Juarez Juares

Capacity and Franchise Cost Details From The Source

The text notes a Septhip capacity of 15,000 and mentions a Witt cost of $90,000. It references a Pho Ife of the franchive but the meaning is unclear and may be garbled. Further context is needed to identify all entities and the full event.

Spinelli Reveals Complete Texas Min St. Gomis Command

Colonel Spinelli publishes the roster of officers for the making of Min Str. Gomis Chroeth Texas, listing captains, lieutenants, and noncommissioned staff from San Antonio Corpus Christi and other cities. The document names adjutants surgeons quartermasters color sergeants and drum majors and notes acting battalion adjutants and battalion commanders.

Spinelli Min Gomis Chroeth Texas H. B. Spinell Firat TV. G Tts Roeitent Li Porte Ohby Tuittle San Antonio H. Delamoeter Caldowell A. G. Heaney M.N Corbie Chrio Threemental Stimeon J. Allen Kyle M. D Houkion Adolph G. Noakes Corpus Christ Farrar Will J. Digeto Corpus Mbrixtt. Com Carl Clark Austin W. Ll. Gardien Gontales Reimentats Will Thornhill Charles Beringer Gongnies Ross J. Powell Corpus Chriati Adjiutents O Act Harry F. Rievenson Corpue’ Christ RK. Hl. Peel San Mare CO

Galveston Sharpshooters Drill Ahead for China War Call

The Galveston Sharpshooters in Texas drill nightly under Major Levy with Major Hutchins inspecting. The unit plans to march forty men to Le Parle near Monday at twilight and camp there until July 9. War with China spurs volunteers to ready and the company troops may respond if a presidential call comes for service.

Galveston Texas Galveston Sharpshooters Porte Levy Spender Hutchins Wentral Texas Volunteer Guard le ‘Parle Ty. m Camp Wall China Orient

Alumni Battle Thrills Camp Sorry Crowds In Waco

Excursion trains carried thousands to Camp Sorry near Waco Texas for the alum battle staged at 5 pm. Adjutant General Scurry led a full corps of soldiers as a fort defended by a battery and battalion. The charge and repulse and charge again drew strong applause from witnesses.

Waco Texas Scurry Aldea

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