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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1900
Page
5
The weekly Texas crop bulletin reports general improvement in some areas with worms and weevils present in cotton. Conditions show variable yields across counties from Alvin to Denton, with heavy rains scalding strawberries and sweet potatoes, delayed threshing, and hopes for a better cotton season in parts while others fear losses.
Weather bureaus report showery and wet periods hindering work, with cotton remaining grassy and shedding in some areas. Good rains boost upland growth and fruiting in many regions, while Mississippi sees frequent showers with mixed results and Florida notes beneficial rain. Texas and the Carolinas show variable conditions with heat, drought, or heavy rain affecting cotton, corn, and forage, and farmers hoping for normal fruiting and renewed growth.
Five Russian women dressed in American costumes evaded border guards after being refused entry last week. They slipped into Juarez and crossed back, aiming for Kansas where their husbands reportedly resided. Inspector Melan seized them and they were held for formal deportation orders.
A pension of eight dollars per month is granted to Jacob Grove of Batesville. The page lists patents issued to Texans including Bonner of Direct, Clowt of Killown, Criteci of Auguestia, Driskill of Corsionna, Macafee of Pag, Walker of Flotenta, plus a gas generator by acetylene apparatus. The Hanover National Bank of New York is approved as a reserve for the First National Bank of Rosebud, Texas.
George Thompson a switchman was crushed between two caboose platforms in the Yoakum railroad yards last night. He was unconscious for some time but this morning the local railway surgeon Dr. Brown reports his condition more encouraging.
In Cleburne Texas Judge Hall fixed July 27 for John Pentro’s execution appeal. His attorneys plan one final effort for executive clemency.
Last night about seven miles from Weatherford T S S Carter shot Adam Parker of Weatherford Parker is alive Carter is under bond
Judge George Clark discusses Judge McFall’s open letter to the governor about the Waters-Pierce Oil permit. He says the attorney general ruled the old permit expired and a new charter could be issued, framing questions on forfeiture, reorganizations, and stock transfers while defending state interests and opposing sensational claims.
Texas capital visitors led by special Inspector Carroll met in Austin to review census operations for Oklahoma and Indian Territory, Arkansas, and Texas. Texas railroad men including N. Bradman and T. J. Freee discussed consolidation with the State. Adjutant General Scurry toured and will review traps. Public notices cited postal telegraph fitness and state procurement changes as Hathe Vhwcott funeral and other local movements occurred.
A jumble of OCR text from Campo Texas describes a stolen pocket tongue with stamped brand markings. The notice offers a five dollar reward for the paddle and ten dollars for the thief, with contact addresses for FA Davis, Sheriff Whitton County, and Deputy Sheriff R Bundlek in El Campo Texas.
Dan S. Cheevtwr of Kessher Wilcor returned from Granger where he attended the examining term of J. G. Gunn charged with the murder of J. F. Salmon near Bartlett. County Attorney Hudson and Assistant JD. W. Wilcox of Bartlett represented the state while Cheasher Wilcox of Georgetown and Stanton Allen Esq of Bartlett represented the defendant. Bond set at 250 dollars was posted.
The Texas Federation of Labor approved a set of resolutions condemning non union music for the Texas State Fair and Dallas Exposition, alleging anti union stance by Dallas stockholders and discharge of Dallas street railway workers for union activity. A three member committee plus one rep from each labor paper will pursue grievances against the fair and related entities.
The University of Texas outlines a broad program including 611 instructors and officers, 171 summer students, admissions for women, tuition free with various expenses, and college credits for transfer work. It lists multiple departments with fall sessions starting October, entrance exams in September, and a law school offering a two year Bachelor of Laws.
Coronal Institute in San Marcos Texas advertises a coed boarding school offering literature history mathematics and a well rounded education. Emphasizes Latin and diction and mentions appealing rates and a request to contact A A Thomas A M president for catalogues.
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