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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1900
Page
4
The Houston Daily Post lists publication offices and rates for subscriptions and advertising. It notes city delivery, rates for daily and Sunday editions, and travel agents. It also outlines circulation procedures and payment instructions, including authorized collectors and check payments.
The Post reports an unknown man has im personated Mr J K Grist and Mr B Throop, traveling agents, to collect subscriptions. He is active on the Southern Pacific railway. The Post prints a list of its traveling agents at the head of the editorial column and urges verification before payment to strangers. Any information about the scam will be appreciated by The Post management.
In a moment of political tension Houston contemplates a shift from factional ward politics to a unified, businesslike administration. The essay urges voters to support prudent, professional leadership to advance growth, stability, and civic pride amid national and regional debates.
A plea to subordinate factional aims to the public good. Urges banning factional control, fostering honest, intelligent leadership in Houston’s city government. Calls for ward primary renewal and a broadly gauged, nonpartisan administration to guide municipal policy.
A chaotic New Orleans Mardi Gras tale centers on a naval impersonator who captivates a married woman and his brother in law among a web of deception. The affair triggers public shaming, legal threats, and a broader critique of vanity, while commentary weighs the culpability of partners and the peril of masquerade.
The fragment praises industrial growth in a town with a water works system and a roller mill while urging unity to fund factories. It laments political opposition to expansion and champions industrial progress, noting Arkansas primary results favoring Senator Harry and criticizing McKinley era Democrats. The piece references national politics, calls for strong American industry, and questions wartime policy and governance.
The Third district Republicans in Greenville Del Rio and Tyler discuss contest decisions from Bexar and Kinney counties. Drakes forces claim district-wide representation and predict his nomination for Congress. In Mincoley Judge White is named nominee for Congress and McKinley administration support is noted.
In Columbus Texas on March 2 colored residents organized an anti expansion and bi metallic league. Edward F. Donid spoke urging adoption of equal recognition for gold and silver at 168 to 1 and inviting cooperation of colored voters in the district and state.
Paris Texas March 2 Committeeman J G Dudley returned from the National Democratic Executive Committee meeting in Washington and spoke with The Post about a harmonious gathering. He said friction existed but believed Aryan would be nominated by acclamation and that the Declaration of Independence would be reiterated at the Kansas City convention on July 4 with the Chicago platform reaffirmed plus strong God-tribe and imperialist plans.
In Greenville Texas on March 2 Hon Evans and Judge Grubbs announced plans for a joint discussion at the courthouse next Monday at 1 o clock. Evans backs Senator Chilton while Grubbs supports Congressman Baller. The event aims to sway voters and draw local attendance.
Rockwall Texas March 1 The Rockwall County Democratic primaries will be held April 28 with candidates for United States Senate and other offices listed on the ticket. Three candidates run for the Third Assembly seat including incumbent Mr De Grouveld, Speakes Sherritt and Judee Spioks. The Ipsia'a are partly known with Batley leading by four to one.
In Montgomery County Texas on March 2 the Democratic executive committee voted to back primaries set for April 14. A pledge was adopted to support the primary ballot and to reject any mutilated or altered ballots. State Senator A B Kerr was in La Grange Texas on March 3 for interviews with local promiment figures.
The scene in the county centers on Dr. LB Clark of Gehu lenburg as the sole publicly announced aspirant for congressional honors while other friends hint at a Democratic nomination. The political pot begins to simmer with likely developments ahead.
In Hempstead Texas on March 2 the Wall er county bar condemned Judge Wells Thompson of the Twenty third Judicial district. Democrats growl over the executive committee delaying the primary, with Chairman Nikon calling a meeting for March 10 to discuss moving the date from April 21.
A rear portion blaze at Robert Frits home in Yoakum Texas on March 2 at about 6:50 pm caused significant damage to the house. Fire fighters arrived quickly and extinguished the flames. all furniture was saved.
Three buildings in Shreveport were destroyed this morning, owned by Dr. J. Comegeya and Mollie Hoekman. The loss is estimated around 100.
A report from Betor dated March 2 notes one well developed smallpox cave near the town and surrounding houses. Officials urge monitoring and precautionary measures to prevent spread.
Residents of Jasper Texas gather for a vaccination drive as about 300 people show up with smallpox exposure concerns and 400 have already received the vaccine. Officials report ample vaccine supply and progress toward containment.
March report from McKinney Texas notes the smallpox epidemic in a local community managed by W B L Hurn with the last patient nearing discharge as the outbreak subsides.
A case of smallpox is reported in San Angelo Texas on March 2. A large number of people have been exposed and officials are taking precautions to prevent spread of the disease.
March 2 city council directs Wised Health Physician Avims to vaccinate every negro in town. School committees ordered to vaccinate colored children and reopen schools to those meeting health requirements. No new cases reported.
Vittoria Texas March 2 The Travelers' Protective Association held its annual officer election at the St James hotel with C B Holland named president J K Hexter first vice president J D Mitchell second vice president L P Demouche third vice president FP B Lander secretary treasurer and an executive committee of Simon Levy L F Jocker and J F Willems Rev Joseph Johnson named local chaplain and Dr J W Crouse local surgeon Committee chairmen named for hotels livery and transfer press employment hall etc State director recommended C S A Holland A smoker attended by many including State President D M Lanter State Secretary J E B Lullow and Eries Lasker. Local dignitaries and visiting T P A members traveled and spoke. assortment of regional merchants and associates noted.
A Minneapolis Tribune item notes Thoresy showcases limitless ad methods for theater. New York courts tout immortality of a Nethersole production boosting its vogue. Langtry faces hysterics from Gotham 400 youths. De Wulf Hooper humorist ex wife wears a nine gown in a bold display.
The Howson Post carried the sole morning paper of record mentioning Croaje's surrender. The piece notes Tr. not a major repository and contrasts it with larger papers like the Paris News, Kansas City and St. Louis papers, which carried the item.
Dun and Bradstreet reports a surge in industry activity with the iron and steel sector recording record weekly production. Trade notes note massive commercial failures domestically while exports and agricultural receipts rise, and receivers take control of the United States Flour Milling Company and Third Avenue Railroad.
New York March 2 The financial review notes continued favorable factors for stocks at home and abroad yet speculation remains limited and stagnant. Rail earnings rise do not spur purchases while British victories fail to shift values. Third Avenue hits a receiver easing market anxiety but later slips again.
Bradstreet's reports stormy weather has slowed the development of spring. Unreadable fragment follows, noting impact on commerce or seasonal activity in New York.
The report notes slowed development across markets and disruption to telegraph and railroad lines affecting price movements in merchandise, cotton and textiles remain strong while metals stay steady, raw materials weigh on some products, and cotton goods weaken. Despite gains earlier, transportation costs lag behind, but year over year comparisons suggest improving conditions with low business failures and growing optimism among managers.
A New Orleans cotton statement reports February movement lower than last year with a six month total near 7.69 million bales, domestic and foreign stocks adjusted, Northern spinners' takings rise, and seaboard stocks at 149,004 bales while overall country supply trends reflect declines versus prior years.
Secretary H reports the world's visible cotton supply from special reports. This week shows a decrease of 78,712 bases from last week and declines versus last year and the year before across regions including the United States Egypt India and Europe. The total visible supply stands around 2.941 million bales with regional breakdowns and year over year changes.
Reports from Hearne Texas on March 2 detail merchants and travelers visiting Junction area shows. Names include Abe Edel from Cincinnati and T B Gooding of Commendo Produce, with references to Texas Paper Co of Dallas and various arrivals from St Louis Chicago Louisville Detroit and Cincinnati.
A residence in Graham Texas burned on March 3 destroying the dwelling and causing property losses. Officials report a blaze in the affected area and investigators are assessing cause and extent of the damage.
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