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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1900
Page
6
The piece argues a clear choice in Houston election between Rising housing focused ism and factional business government. It highlights discrepancies in auditor and treasurer reports for 1941 1949 and questions floating debt and water light charges. It calls for transparency and criticizes current administration for fiscal mismanagement and scavenger department handling.
A revival meeting at Central Christian Church in Carolina and Capitol area featured Avange nt EB OW Dankt presenting on Christ as the Great High Priest. He urged sinners to accept salvation and mediation with God while noting a shift in service plans with a lecture by Dr. William B. Hall of New York and Friday night preaching to follow.
Dr William B Hall of New York will lecture tonight at Central Christian Church corner Cao Ming and Capitol streets as a fundraiser for the Ladies Aid Society. The talk titled How to Get Murrind and Stay So is praised for wit and practical humor, with attendees noting its sharp humor and clear wisdom.
Captain Allien of the Eugene reported a missing dock hand Sam Alexander after a tow near Clinton. On Tuesday his body was found drifting between Aime and Clinton. Investigators believe Alexander tried to abandon the tow by stepping onto barges and fell into the water, drowning around nightfall.
An afternoon program by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union at Washington Street Church included a parliamentary drill by Mrs Stoddard state president and cultural exercises led by Mrs Kate Patterson state superintendent of physical culture. Further features were promised for the regular program.
The Epworth League of the First German Methodist Episcopal Church South marks its eighth anniversary with a program to be held Friday March 9 at 8 p m at the church corner MecKlenty and Milan Street. It is a free event with no collection taken and all are cordially invited.
The article reports a controversy over stamping registration certificates with white or colored marks to curb fraud at primaries. Registrar Helberg defends not stamping certificates, saying books separate color status and primaries will verify authenticity, while opponents cite discrimination concerns.
The Post reports John Howard announces for the office of chief of police subject to domperitia primarios. Howard is noted for deep familiarity with duties and long service, praised as a thoroughly efficient officer. He runs on merit, with no campaign funds, relying on record and qualifications.
The Young People's Temperance Union and the Ep worth League of the Tabernacle Methodist church arrange with the Ideal Woman's Christian Temperance Union for a Friday night meeting. Mrs Stoddard state president will speak, Rev John Grooy will give a short address, and music and recitations are planned to engage the youth. A large attendance is expected.
Anroute show date postponed due to a misunderstanding of date and weather causing the revival of Mia Leman and Mr Kidd to be delayed temporarily.
Ancient warning about health discipline notes no police enforce exists. Nature shows signs of stomach and digestion trouble signaling danger. Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery claimed to purify blood, nourish nerves, and aid the body, with testimonials from Mrs Falmer of Kaufman County Texas about long stomach illness eased by use.
Last night two political meetings attracted full wards of attendees at Tammany Hall and at the Crockett Street corner. Browne criticized Mayor Brashear and questioned city finance while Brashear defended his record and spoke from the other stand.
The Nashville Studenty, a colored minstrel organization led by Runs & Jot Jand, drew a packed house as street parades and donations fueled admission for the performance. Highway Sweeney & Coombs promoted the event amid the city’s active support for Black performers.
The audience, especially the colored section, filled the house as the minstrel performance drew strong applause for ragtime numbers and comic bits. Performers including Ray Trusts and the Campbell brothers were highlighted, with planned engagements in Houston and upcoming acts announced by Mr. Warde.
The burial of Miss Pearl May McGowan took place yesterday afternoon at the local cemetery with funeral rites conducted by the town pastor and a brief committal service attended by family and friends.
A westbound Southern seaper train arriving here carries a party of 101 Pansox with 408 National Editorial aboard. Mr T He Page led the excursion and spoke to a full crowd. The group included travelers from Los Angeles San Diego Minnesota and other states as the journey continued northward.
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