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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1900
Page
4
The court refused bail for W H Oulton in the Goebel murder case. Judge Cantrill ruled evidence supported bail denial. Culton’s trial is set for the September term. other defendants to be tried in Georgetown.
Indictment against W. B. Taylor was not released tonight but is said to have been entered on record in a batch of court orders at the term's close in Frankfort Kentucky May 6.
Special to The Post Senator Culberson left Washington for Jefferson Texas after a telegram reported his father Colonel J B Culberson gravely ill. The senator and his ill wife rushed to Jefferson where the elder Culberson had been sick for months and then improved before a sudden serious turn endangering his life.
Washington May 4 officials of the War Department study the impact of a new army reorganization law. The artillery branch is the only one set for an increase, adding up to 16 percent to reach about 17,448 men. Overall force would rise from 100,000 to roughly 106,478 soldiers.
Washington May 6 The House approved the sundry civil bill carrying a record appropriation of about 61.6 million dollars, roughly 10 million more than any prior sundry civil bill. Nearly all amendments to the army and military academy measures were rejected and the bill sent to conference as debate over defense bills continued.
A filing notes a Texas Tommings area effort to establish carrier policies and service follow ups in Gainesville Tyler Marshall and nearby towns. The report cites approval by Dawes and Morrow among others for the Grapevine National organization.
Washington in May reports the United States will choose a jurist of high character for the Hague arbitration line. Potential nominees include former presidents Benjamin Harrison Grover Cleveland and Richard Olney.
In Galveston on May 5 petitions in bankruptcy were filed by J. D. Cannon of Angleton Brazoria county with assets of 1988.07 and by James Moore a former wholesale grocer with liabilities of 65808 and no assets. In Troupe on May 4 B B Barnes and Sam Shurman of Fort Worth announced the Farmers and Merchants Bank will open as a private bank serving Troupe Bay with fixtures being arranged for immediate operation.
Secretary of State amends the charter of the Right Worthy Grand Lodge I O C of Texas to remove the words Right Worthy from its name. Governor issues military commissions: George B Adams senior frat lieutenant battery Hiret artillery. George J Dwyer first lieutenant Borider Rifles. Hampton Gary major Third Infantry. J T McDermott captain Dallas Zouaves. W S Hower captain Mexia minute men. B Arnolds second lieutenant Lyon's German infantry.
Multiple Texas towns report school trustee elections with boards re elected or expanded. Notable results include Galveston adding L. B. Kinney to a re elected slate, Sherman welcoming A. Sporer, and Palestine Sealy Sealy Davis and others re chosen for seven member boards.
Port Lavaca Texas May 4 One of the most enjoyable affairs in Port Lavaca in some time was the leap year ball at the court house Wednesday evening hosted by the town’s young ladies. Eighteen dances and three intermissions featured the program with a gray march led by Mr and Mrs H Brightwell. Lawrence orchestra from Victoria supplied the music. At 10 o clock refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Attendees included Mike Blinche Burhagh Bessie Wilson Hertha Boyd Pineal Cleeneat Gero Dudgeon Jowdie Belle McFarland Gertrude Clemency as Sietey Dre Mary Fannie Boyd Anis Jamon and Badle Johnson.
Boers in Irish-American unit blamed for disorder while Mafeking relief expected soon. Barton's brigade crossed the Vaal as Boers retreated north. Christians vacated. Goebel case linked to alleged conspiracy. Goetzev accused in broader graft probe. Otis orders municipal government in the Philippines. Bryan denies vice bid. Populists seek alliance with Democrats. Cotton mill opens. tribulations in lumber demand, stormy politics in Texas. Formal verdicts and elections sway shaping up with county leads and convention plans.
News notes a regal welcome for Emperor Francis Joseph in Berlin as European observers report on global affairs. Elections move forward in France while Britain follows Roberts' actions near Pretoria and Boer missions. US gold influence cited. Cholera famine devastates Todia with no relief in sight.
July wheat and July corn edged down while July only rose slightly. Provisions and gold fell as markets absorbed the mixed economic signals. Cotton futures rose modestly but spot activity in Liverpool remained quiet.
An election will be held tomorrow to elect a president and board of trustees for the Port Lavaca Independent free school district. Farmers, delayed by heavy rains, now use dry weather to plant cotton. weeded fields show replants and anticipated higher yields.
High Myers city marshal of Davis J T was shot and killed at 10 by two negroes while investigating trouble near fugines town. Myers died of an abdominal wound after a brief firing by the assailants. The murderers are at large and a large posse pursues them.
Senate Health Committee defers action on Vest's quarantine bill awaiting expert testimony. Invites Surgeon General Wyman and health officers from New York, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charleston, Mobile, Jacksonville to appear next Friday.
Fire at the Standard Varnish Works in Elm Park Dumagen New York caused about 200 000 pounds in damage today. Insurance partially covers the loss.
Nashville news from May 5 reports a fire in Hartville Tennessee destroying the courthouse, the Bank of Hartaville, G D Byrne & Sons grocery, and a building occupied by W H Hale & Bon grocers. Bank safe contents and Hale & Sons stock were saved. Losses are insured but not yet known.
An extension agreement signed by Secretary Hay and Senor Aspiras extends the time to complete the water boundary survey between the United States and Mexico by one year from December. Work on the boundary is advancing rapidly though questions remain unresolved regarding irrigation and routes across the Rio Grande.
Senator Culberson travels to Jefferson Texas to visit his father who lies ill as a major appropriations bill passes the state legislature.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a police officer, school trustees ticket, amateur talent show, Brewers event, Lords Crew club outing, a workplace injury at an American brewery, a burglary at Conrres avenue, and a civic group thanking a woman for a humanitarian picture.
Beeville Texas May 4 Beeville high school alumni held a reception and banquet in the city auditorium featuring top local music and a fine spread. Prof W F Thompson spoke on Sunday Observance at the Baptist church that night drawing a crowded audience. Colonel Ballard visited, Brickmaker Mr Ballard from Seguin discussed his work. Bonham Steger said British army in South Africa will not take large horses and prefers under fourteen hands. Melon and cantaloupe crops promise record yields as electric plant work progresses.
Mrs. Byrnes wife of Captain J M Byrnes narrowly escaped serious injury in La Grange Texas yesterday when a second story floor gave way as she inspected an unfinished addition. She fell ten to twelve feet but survived with only shock and minor bruises. Local report notes council leased city waterworks to Mosers Taylor Killough for ten years. A child of Fritz Helmcarmp died of consumption and was buried near Cedar. M Hall of La Grange to enumerate city territory.
An amateur baseball game at Palr Grounds yesterday afternoon ended in an 18 to 17 victory for Houston High School over the H team after eleven innings. Arnold hit a home run and provided key moments as the high school team extended its season and showcased a dramatic late rally.
In Chicago on May 5 delegates to the Methodist Episcopal Conference debated plans to unify the Freedmen Aid and Student Aid societies with the Home Missionary Society creating the Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal church and set elections for bishops secretaries and editors on May 14. Bishop Thornburn proposed a 100000 worker army and a 2,000,000 member mission by century end, with a large volunteer force anticipated across the church.
Taylor Texas May 1 The Christian Endeavor convention entered its second day with a morning prayer meeting led by Elder Chambers of Ban Mateos. Miss Eula Kiblott of Thorndale conducted devotional exercises and Rev J C Ohler spoke. Committees were named for ways and means and time and price for next convention.
Louisville May 5 The board of church extension of the Methodist Episcopal Church South finished its session after considering 137 aid applications. Publicly only that funds distributed were in the neighborhood of 3009 dollars. many visiting ministers left for home while Bishops Candler Hargrove Fitzgerald Morrison Galloway Granberry and Kay remained in Louisville to occupy local pulpits tomorrow.
Religious notes from Hilleboro Comanche Gatesville Waxahachie Valley View reference revival meetings led by visiting clergy and local pastors. Reports mention growing congregations, conversions and scheduled sermons at Christian, Methodist and Presbyterian churches in several Texas communities.
A May transaction in Corpus Christi records the sale of 1,000 acres of partly improved land in Nueces County from the estate of the late Josaph Aenea to Mossra x.y Bowen of Rio Patricio County and Thomas Rag of this county for 25 dollars per acre, totaling 14 256 dollars.
A Houston druggist writes to The Times about pressure from rivals who claim his practice of selling 40 to 60 percent below rivals’ prices is illegal. He cites letters from companies warning against undercutting and notes local doctors and press have fanned controversy while trade groups urge maintaining standard prices. He asserts his customers support him though he faces organized opposition and boycott threats from competing stores and suppliers.
A March 15 1899 communication from Houston Texas to Ben Wilbush discusses a dispute among jobbing druggists and patent medicine manufacturers. The letter explains there is no formal agreement but producers urge full retail prices with no cash discount reductions offered to customers.
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