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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1900

Page

2

We Demand Bryan Nomination and Economic Reform

A 19th century style political declaration condemns the gold standard shift and banking power, criticizes the Puerto Rican measure and imperial policy, and calls for direct election of U S senators. It voices sympathy for self governance in South Africa and urges allegiance to democratic ideals.

Maietor Wiliam Republican Party Palippine Islands Sberty United States

Michigan Republicans Elect Delegates at Large for McKinley

The Michigan Republican convention in Detroit on May 3 elected at large delegates to vote for McKinley’s renomination. Delegates named were Colonel F. J. Hecker, B. D. A. Blodgett, William McPherson, and Captain William E. Parnall. The platform endorses President McKinley’s administration and congratulates recent events.

Michigan Detroit Mink McKinlay F. J. Hecker BD. A. Blodgect William McPherson William E. Parnall McKinley

Bishop's Address Calls Out Moral Decline at Conference

Delegates at the Methodist conference focus on Bishop E Andrews's quinquennial address read in Chicago on May 3. He condemns modern amusements and calls for church discipline to uphold purity in marriage, abstinence, and public morals amid rising secularism.

Chicago E. Andrews Board of Bishops Inillanapolis Frank M. Bristol Washington Andrews Ad Drean Martiage

Puerto Rico Policy Sparks Debate Over Independence

The Puerto Rican press reacts to Governor Allen's power view and the El Correo Hispano accuses the policy of enforcing U.S. control. The discussion centers on whether new institutions bring real freedom or mere subordination under foreign rule.

Spetiah Mexive Ovitiviaes McKiintey Menleo Allen Puerto Rico el Correo Hspanol Isle United States

Lieutenant Gibson Wins Kentucky Derby On Son Of G W Johnston

Lieutenant Gibson ridden by Holland captured the twenty sixth Kentucky Derby in 2 06 1 4 over a fast track at Louisville. The field included Kentucky Farmer Thrive Highland Lad and others as crowds cheered the G W Johnston owned horse, wreaths awarded and a high-spirited Derby Day celebration marked by favorable weather and record time for the distance.

G. W. Johnston Lovieville Gibson G. W. Jolinetos Louisville Plut Tata Steel Rawhide Wwel Kentucky Ara Grontin Benadier Kenthcay Highland Lad Pfiorlar Harite Thibvon Holand Poland Gibwan Buady Atria Erinpanloho Leney Davileht Wivine Bovin Leward Thrys Fariger Hindya Glbayn G. W. Johnson Mtr Polniey Chartiie O'Brien Your Furlonge Eibel Pane Queen Carnival Fancy Wom Milik—Sulvarse Lamadhne Lord Zon Entenant Gibran Wong Orlear van Duden Foto Land Senond Winkfold Tine Mighlind Lad Hale Mallsoni Elelitt Sard Jayless Judge Wardell Inabinea Time

Thoroughbred racing notes from San Francisco and Nashville

May 1 horse events list races, names, times, and handicaps across venues in San Francisco and Nashville. Entries include Purity course, Bequeath, Lane, Ethel Whet, Queen Dixon, and several sires with varied distances from four furlongs to seven.

Nashville Tenn Pereira Lane Bequeath Ethel Whet Lilla Barr Queen Dixon Tims Alilo Seventy Yard Chopin Dill Mansie Tony Lng Butta Lord Neville Aurea

Baseball News From May Games and Darkness Shortens Brooklyn Clash

In a Brooklyn NY game halted by darkness during the seventh inning, New York led by two on base as the visitors delayed. Errors by Jennings and a wild throw by Doheny helped Brooklyn score, while Chicago and St Louis players noted in the report. Cincinnati edged a cold day victory as folding and base running woes plagued the home side. Pittsburgh’s cold day left no hit on Jones, and Boston reported no game due to wet grounds amid chilly conditions across the league.

New York-Brooklyn Philadelphia Brooklyn St. Louis Pittsburg New York Darkneee New Yorks Brooklyns Eisitors Jennings Doheny H.R Warner Kennedy and Farrer

Santry Knocked Out by Gardner in Chicago Bout

Eddie Santry of Chicago was knocked out by Gardner in a fast pro bout at Music Hall attracting a large crowd. Referee George Riley oversaw the match as Gardner used height and power to land decisive blows to Santry who sank to the floor and was carried out, later claiming it was a one sided knockout.

Gardner Henis Laniry Gardner Cain Anther Santry Aantry Hoe

Considerine Aernested Proposes Test of City Boxing Authority

Special to The Wort reports Nominal figure Considine Aernested proposed testing boxing power of the Vellees as Broadway club faces lack of permit renewal. Inspector Thommon raided the Broadway club arresting manager George Coosline and two pugilists amid advertised bout plans for a match between Heginets. Police indicate the event will be staged only with official authorization and warning is issued.

New York Thommon Broadway George Coosline Puginate Conardine

Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Teething Children

An old advertisement highlights Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain. It claims to soothe the child, soften the gums, and relieve pain, presenting it as the best remedy for teething woes.

Winslow Soltena

Diverse political and local events flood Texas news

Leaders address invitations and speeches while Congress debates budgets and pensions. Texas gains partial funding from national appropriations as the army bill passes the Senate. Local strikes, weather damage near Fort Worth, drownings near Hamilton, and a new remount station for Britain mark a turbulent day. Voters and parties prepare for county and state meetings as populists fuse with Republicans.

Dal Texas Senate

Iowa Democrats Endorse Brean As They Back Chicago Platform

Iowa Democrats reaffirm allegiance to the Chicago platform and endorse Brean. Colonel Bryan says the party will win on positive miserlions and opposition to Imperialism. Reports of mine disaster warnings and threats surface as market quotes show mixed gains in stocks and commodities across wheat corn cotton and pork futures.

Iowa Chicago Indorse Brean Bryan

Court to convene special term on Goebel case in June

Kentucky courtroom schedules a special term at Georgetown to handle the Goebel assassination probes and related matters. The process will call all cases transferred and may not finish more than one or two during the term. Medical testimony and ballistics are presented as key evidence in the ongoing Culton bail hearing and Goebel investigation.

Frankfort William H. Culton Cies Culton Cearrill Powers Youtses Whittaker Davie Combs Scott County Seot County Georgetown Cantrill Goubel T. R. Welch Jessamine Entity Alen Goebel E. EB. Tlaime J. R. Ely Welch Ely LD. M. Woodson State House Étate

Pension Benefits and Bridge Project Pass in Senate

The Senate approved monthly pensions of 50 dollars for General James Longstreet and widows Mrs Badger Mrs Gridley and Mrs Julian Henry. A bill authorizing a bridge across Jack Bay St Benoit Miss was also passed. The senate adjourned at 525 p.m.

James Longstreet United States Army Confederacy Margaret Badger Commodore Badger Gridley Captain Gridley Olympia Julian Henry Guy V. Henry Jack Bay St Biloxt Miss Senate

Free Home Bill Passed By House Without Division-Lis

The House approved the free home bill allowing patents to bona fide settlers on agricultural lands of Indian reservations opened to settlement. The government would pay the purchase price to Indians and adjust endowment provisions for agricultural colleges with annual costs around 1.2 million dollars. The day included sunfty clyi) appropriation bill actions before adjournment at 5 p.m.

Washington Oin- Kross House

Exposition 4 Republican National Convention Stopped

Allied Trades Council halted work last night over the Republican National Convention dispute in Philadelphia. The Brotherhood of Carpenters refused, then agreed to work regardless of union status, while about 12 000 more men joined the action by morning, bringing total building trades on strike to around 16 000 as crews halted work on the Convention structure.

Philadelphia May Allied Trades Council Torres Brotherhood of Carpenters Allen Building Coucil U Tion

Union Picket Shot By Special Police On Ashland Avenue

On Ashland Avenue seven shots were fired at non-union coal heavers under protection by Special Police Mulaney and another officer. Dennis Harrison was wounded in the groin. Mulaney and a second officer were arrested as a result of the incident.

ORI Chicago Ashland Avenue OM Mulaney Mulaney Dennis Harrison Falay A 2

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