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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
6
Houston Post publication data and postal information for March 13 1902. It lists office addresses at Franklin Avenue and Chicago building, circulation and subscription terms, travel agents, and correspondence directions for the paper. It notes editorial and business contact protocols and tax records.
The caller urges Judge Brashear to address Houston’s financial operations over past years. They claim operating costs exceed Dallas by about double and that Moreton spends about 150000 annually more than San Antonio. They pressure him to publicly discuss these issues for the benefit of all citizens.
A British victory at Delar Res highlights the Boer War duration and cost. The piece recalls 47,000 soldiers and 45 million dollars planned, while war ministers now estimate up to 5.0 million troops and 24.6 million homes in South Africa, with far higher expenses and casualties.
The piece profiles William Henry Moody as the new secretary of the navy and criticizes John D. Long for his World War II era conduct. It argues Moody’s appointment signals anti Southern bias in Roosevelt’s cabinet and condemns Long for obstructing Admiral Dewey and Commodore Schley, predicting he will be remembered for slandering Schley.
Angered by alleged past abuses, Stewart plaquers and local citizens denounce crooked acts and warn they will not tolerate ballot fraud. Leaders Holt and followers are blamed as the community braces for a contested vote and demands integrity.
The piece argues a trustworthy election is essential in Houston, warning leaders in the ring might steal the vote if given a chance. It praises Jons Stewaar but frames his bid as upholding an intolerable status quo and urges restored citizen oversight and an honest count.
The San Antonio Express section recounts light items and humorous observations. It jokes about Panama route talk and elopements, cites critiques of Boer War rhetoric, notes libel concerns about a Colonel Guffey, and comments on sensational headlines. It also mentions a spiritualist tale and sewing pains, ending with praise for the paper's content.
A long fragmented editorial sketch references Stephen Grover Cleveland and a call for tarot reduction with Cuba. It critiques a Houston Post misprint and libel concerns, notes sidewalk etiquette laws, praises O T Holt’s ascent from farmer roots, and jests about Prince Henry visits and Washington conversations with a casual, satirical tone.
The column voices outrage over plans to extinguish the Liberty statue beacon on Bedice Island in New York bay. Critics argue government action signals a monetary worship crisis and mock the idea of costly foreign entry fees as a sign of national decay.
Texas merchants confront the gluose trust which controls starch syrup and glucose pricing The circular from the National Starch Company dated March 4 imposes cash terms and strict shipping rules The policy deprives merchants of typical trade privileges and shifts risk to buyers, harming public and local merchants as one Houston dealer vows to drop starch from his offerings.
Vietor Smith discusses the evolving role of banks in media coverage. He argues firms should appoint a press representative to convey truth with candor, reducing guesswork and revisions. The piece advocates transparency over secrecy to improve public understanding of finance.
The General Education Board formed in New York aims to promote southern education. The piece argues the South bears heavy burdens from the war and race, and that Northern aid should be seen as an investment in public welfare rather than domination.
The article outlines needs for educational facilities in the mountains and southern regions, stressing collaboration across North and South. It praises regional leaders as capable and virtuous, united by broad motives to support constructive work and advance the cause.
A collection of humorous anecdotes from children in Castlewood and other towns. The tales include a child mistaking a hornet for a bug, a girl comparing a calf to Menes in the bull rushes, and children pondering God watching over them. Various vignettes reveal childish logic and gentle innocence.
A collage of poetic fragments and social snippets covers Easter bonnets jokes and reflections on life. The pieces reference joy fleeting life and moral urges while lightly noting contemporary quirks and a New Jersey marriage note.
A burlesque look at Lord North famed for dozing in Parliament. The piece recalls jests about his yawns during speeches and his rueful quips when roused, including a tale of dozing through Noahs ark to the Armada and awakening in Elizabethan times.
During a tour of the Kron Prinz Wilhelm the visiting prince asked a German man in steerage why he left Waterland. The man, propped by a water butt, declared he is a free man and sneered that Vaterland has not lost much. The prince remarked no country can lose a man conscious of his freedom and moved on.
A compilation of society notes mentions Harold Bauer receiving a Knight of the Order decoration and owning prized horses, including one linked to King Umberto, along with tales of explorers, colonial officials, and literary figures. The piece highlights Sir Augustus Hemming, Dr. Conan Doyle, and Lord Dufferin among others.
Citizens weigh options for a commemorative gift in Denver, considering a 16000 dollar silver punch bowl and another alternative. Mayor Wright backs the former as more prestigious, while Roosevelt era policies prompt officials to limit influence on positions. Postmaster Coyne enforces an eight hour day for clerks. George F. Peabody tours the South praising women’s higher education facilities. Cardinal Ciaga’s death narrows Sacred College membership.
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