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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1900
Page
4
The Houston Daily Post dated Friday May 4 1900 outlines publication details and rates. It notes the newspaper’s office at 2203 Franklin Avenue and lists circulation dates and agents while signaling its status as a Texas historic press item.
A Washington aligned piece argues the Philippine rebellion remains active contrary to proclamations of peace. Aguinaldo hides in Northern Luzon planning renewed resistance while American control barely extends beyond Manila. Commerce is disrupted. British and Chinese markets face new restrictions, signaling a difficult path for empire and constitutional principles.
The article reflects on Dewey’s squadron defeating Montejo in Manila Bay and questions prior sensational reports of Spanish naval strength. It notes American expectations of Admiral Dewey and Admiral Cervera, and recalls Schley's behavior near Santiago and the broader wartime narrative.
A London based assessment cites obsolete guns and poor ships in the British squadron touring Dublin, arguing America’s naval strength outpaces Britain at sea. The piece criticizes political meddling and endorses Mr Barnett for superintendent on educational grounds, while noting Houston's growing appeal and Texas migration trends.
The piece argues presidential campaigns push positive advertising and propaganda, while a push for a Pacific and Caribbean expansion, including a Nicaragua canal, signals imperial aims. It criticizes tariff and subsidy systems and warns against entrenched government power, urging restraint and loyalty to reform.
A compilation of editorials and opinions discusses timber quality for public works and school trustee elections. It critiques voter turnout, party expansion debates, labor and prices, and political machinations influencing elections and policy.
The Daughters of the Confederacy held ceremonies at Richield Cemetery in Richmond Texas on May 3 to decorate the graves of veterans. Judge J S McEachia spoke to attendees during the event.
A May storm swept twelve miles southwest of Fort Worth causing heavy hail and rain. Wheat fields along Rock Creek were flattened with 200 acre tracts nearly ruined. South Fork continued to rise, flooding river bottoms and alarming farmers arriving in town.
The Brazos River level falls in Bryan and Navasota with clear weather and drying ground. Richmond reports the Brazos higher than recent floods. there may be two feet of overflow in low-lying areas. Columbia notes the river rising and water running over banks while boats navigate streets. Sandy Point says the river is falling.
At Quintana Texas in May a strong current and light drift mark the Braston as it meets the sea. The water here is held to be at or near its level by the tidal influence, with only faint perceptible movement away from the mouth.
Reports from Menton county indicate a near end to the flood damages with Elm Fork the only stream still receding. Ground already dried enough to plow cotton and corn while wheat and other crops recover. Dallas branch trains restored after washouts and water near tracks remaining in some places.
Miss Clara Mansell, a Hamilton Texas resident, drowned when her horse and buggy entered a swollen Bullmans bridge creek after Leon river backwater. The horse nearly drowned and could not be recovered to town that evening. Min Manapu, a teacher, was en route to arrange school for the coming season.
Flooding from the Guadalupe River inundates farms near Dryer in Gonzales County Texas. Several farms are submerged with about three and a half feet of water across fields. River rose within twelve inches of the April peak and is now falling after rain in the area.
Reports from the Indus indicate a rise that may threaten lower lands near Brookehire Texas on May 2. Officials say few homes have been damaged and most residents have returned to the riverbanks as waters rise slowly, though fear of general overflow remains.
The river at a thin point has fallen eleven feet and is falling slowly. Indications at night point to heavy rains on the head of both rivers, but the water here will lay down several feet before another rise. It rained here this morning for a half hour.
The Trinity river fell several feet at Dallas and is no longer dangerous. Another advisory bulletin warned of rising waters nearby with heavy rain reported to the northwest, delaying plans for Saturday events.
In Greer county near Quantic two brothers Cage Beach and Lute Beach are killed and Noah Wise and William Collings die in a gunfight. Cage Beach is wounded, facing amputation, as Lute Beach sinks from his injuries. Police report no arrests.
In Gonzales Texas on May 3 T F Harwood president of the Bualous Men's club called a meeting of mill project subscribers. Subscriptions totaling 12000 have been raised with 6000 more needed this week. High costs and flood conditions delayed farmer stock purchases though some have subscribed. Individual commitments ranged from 100 to 14000. The plan seeks a first stage cotton mill in eighteen to twenty months.
In May Constervation at Nacodoches, Jack Lewis died of smallpox while exposed residents entered voluntary quarantine. Exposed individuals were moved to Davey Lake area and Mr Lewis was placed in the pent house. Some non exposed left town as high concern spread. The party primary election Saturday likely postponed due to the disease cure efforts.
John Meadows, passerby in Palestine Texas, was struck on the left temple with a brick by unknown assailants. Doctors report skull fracture and condition described as critical. officers continue investigations but have not identified suspects.
Rev. Alanson Brown a retired West Texas conference member died at his San Marcos home April 20 at age 63. He leaves a wife and seven children. Funeral services were conducted by Presiding Elder Rev. Moc ris with West Texas conference members in attendance.
A pedestal was today set over the grave of Colonel Ben Milam the Texas patriot by the De Zavalla chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas A life size statue will be added soon and fundraising begins to build an Alamo monument with donations solicited statewide.
A severe thunderstorm near Lockhart Texas on May 3 struck the home of G A McEtroy west of town. Three children were badly shocked with two knocked into the fire and burned. All are expected to recover.
Henry Chay Pierce of St Louis president of Waters-Pleree Oil company and John J. Johnson general attorney arrived in Waco May 3 and will stay overnight before returning to Austin to settle court matters.
The regular Decoration Day event for Pat Cleburne Camp United Confederate Veterans will be held in Cleburne Texas from May 2 to May 8. An elaborate program has been prepared and will occupy the entire period with ceremonies at the Confederate park.
Flatonia Texas May 9 a Southern Pacific freight wrecked near Muldoon injuring conductor J B Taylor who was in charge of the straining crew. A special train with doctors was sent from Flatonia to Muldoon for treatment of the injured official.
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