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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1900
Page
4
The Houston Post lists offices at 1108 1105 1107 1100 Franklin Avenue Houston Texas with publication and subscription terms. It notes delivery city coverage by carriers, payment by check to The Houston Printing Company, and collectors Theodore Hog Charles Lott and Paul Hobby.
A heated Texas Republican convention in Waco sees factional strife over leadership. Members clash as they debate Henry Ferguson versus William MacDonald for temporary chairman, amid calls for unity and critiques of national party influence.
An opinion piece critiques President McKinley and Secretary Root over Puerto Rico trade policies and a proposed compromise. It argues the administration skirts tariff distinctions and questions the party leadership's fidelity to free trade promises while aiming to aid Puerto Rico with internal duties and relief funding.
The piece rails at Secretary of War and Congress, criticizes sugar and tobacco interests, and attacks Republican figures including Harrison and McKinley. It compares party factions, cites Puerto Rico issues, and references Indiana and Illinois politics, with varied anecdotes on public figures and events.
The Texas mercantile scene lists charter filings by firms from Taylor to Dallas and Galveston. Corporations include Wentir todas Pastor Urlok, Southern Cottee, Orange County Leerection, Beaumont Abstract, Deehman King Coffee, Auelo Toe and Bottling, and The Boston Insurance Company with various capital stocks. A military meeting date shift is noted for March 11, Adjutant General announcement, amid Atlantic squadron attention. Houston fire incident involvement links to John Bremond family.
The Texas conference Methodist Episcopal Church South committee met at a local Methodist church. Mars John B. Green J C Willis Rev George Ly Hale presiding. They recommended several church projects to be forwarded to the parent board in Lewisville Ky, Holton, Mikeoamily, Leon and Leos counties.
The 1903 Texas Republican convention fractured with Green and Hawley backing McDonald while Ferguson led the opposing side. A disputed temporary chairmanship triggered a daylong row, adjournments, and rival committees drafting platforms as both factions claimed victory and prepared for a renewed fight at the National Convention.
Atre Otte T Bacon J M Moa ley and J Maynard were elected alternates. Delegates are instructed to vote for Grean for Texas member of the National Executive Committee. H H Trerrol of San Anjio and W H Love of McKinney were elected presidential electors at large. Arch Ochran of Dallas addressed the conven and at the conclusion of his speech the convention adjourned sine die.
Excerpts from the Laat State Convention minutes discuss support for a uniform test and turnout for primaries for state officers on the same day whether by convention or election. The proceedings note amendments proposed by Mr Swayne and actions by Mr Imboden and others, with adjournment and resumption on August 4, 1895. The document reflects party planning in Texas.
At a meeting in Yoakum Texas on March 6 the Yoakum Bailey club adopted resolutions to support Joe Hailey for United States Senator and to instruct Lavaca and De Witt county conventions to back his candidacy. The group pledges to back only honest Democrats who accept convention instructions and disavows linking the senatorial race to other offices. Signed by HH. B. Leonard Ins. D. Montgomery P. H. Green.
Rep meeting of Democrats in Weimar Texas invites Senator Chilton and Hon J W Bailey to address issues of the day and discuss their U S senate candidacy. Invitations propose joint discussion or separate talks. attendees to be notified. Also notes local party figures and candidate stances.
A short damaged letter expresses commitment to patriotic duty and belief in republican ideals. The writer signs as a loyal citizen pledging continued faith and non political partisanship despite unclear context.
A string of Texas towns report March primary results and committee actions. zoning, county clerk ex officio salaries debated, and several incumbents face re election. Voter turnout appears steady in Waxahachie and Mineral Wells with local offices and aldermen selections highlighted.
March 6 Yoakum Texas urged farmers to sell cotton in July or August at nine cents per pound to boost prices. The appeal argues immediate marketing through local merchants can fulfill contracts and strengthen market stability, urging cooperation among farmers, merchants, and trade boards.
Machinery for the Mata fy Farm to aid Matagorda county includes a 125 hp and 100 hp engine driven pump, with water supply for 100 planted fields. The project, backed by Kurd Rice and Irrigation, involves 25 000 capital stock and seed from Japan.
An item from Heartie Texas March 7 notes Knights of Pythias activity with local figures Franklin and Caly in attendance. The report mentions a ceremonial gathering and a sense of community celebration despite fragmented OCR text.
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