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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1902

Page

4

The Daily Post of Houston Printed Company Notice

The Daily Post of Houston announces postal matters and mailing details. It lists subscription rates, weekly publication schedule, and traveling agents. It also names city circulation supervisor Theodore Hering and collectors Chas Lott and A W Malmer. Readers are urged to remit payments to The Houston Printing Company.

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Darwin and the novel lovers in fiction and life

A 1902 column reflects on Charles Darwin's fondness for novels and pretty women, arguing that literature mirrors real life. It recalls famous heroines and a man’s lifelong “sweethearts in books,” drawing on Goethe and various literary figures to illustrate the pull of the feminine in imagination and daily existence.

Charles Darwin Veadon Tnelishman Ge Goethe Whittle Uriah of Lavely Mise Arabelly Allen Pickwik Klo Mona Vernon Mise Athel Newcum Howells Captain Cuttle

Black Shame of Defeat Debate at Naval Academy Address

An article argues President Roosevelt’s phrase The black shame of defeat misstates history and morality. It cites historic defeats as honorable and honors duty as central, asserting success is not the sole measure of virtue.

Naval Academy At Annapolis Roosevelt Thermopylae Alemo Mistory Norther Custer Hobson Balaklava the Old Guard Waterloo Pickett Gettysburg Mr. Roosevelt Leo

Addressing Young Americans on Moral Gravity

A speaker urges that true greatness rests on righteousness not conquest. The text compares Caesar and Napoleon to Rome and Macedon, warns against unstable structures, and cites a universal moral law as essential for national leadership.

Caesar Napoleon Rome Macedon

Rampant Partisanship in Senate Sparks Heated Exchange

Democratic senators like Teller Rawlins Patterson Tillman Carmack Culberson and Bacon unleash a withering attack on Republican leaders led by Lodge Spooner in a tense Senate battle over war policy. They cite Batangas and Bell reports to dispute Republican defenses while projecting a forthcoming Democratic counteroffensive.

Lodge Spooner Senate Teller Rawlins Patterson Tillman Carmack Culberton Culberson General Smith Hells United States General Bell Bendtor Spooner Senator Tolley Batangas Mr. Spooner Senator Culberson Bacon Dulberson New York Sum The Tribune Rhoden Simmons Opublitan Seanatore Chamber

Erratic 19th Century Commentary Echoes Political Jabbing

A disjointed political diatribe parodies wartime hints and cabinet names. Scattered references to Venice peace, Senator Telley, Wu, Schley, and a pension official mix with sharp mockery and speculative lines about future careers.

Exchange Interviews and Political Echoes Across Towns

Local papers feature brisk political chatter and editorial stings as the Waco Weekly Tribune issues a red hot political extra during the eve of primaries. The Houston Post questions Roosevelt gagging Hanna while Kirby Lumber limits cigarette smokers in hiring. Marshall Mexanger marks circulation milestone with a blue ink toast to readers and merchants.

Waco Weekly Tribune Amite Morning Contemporary Marshall Mexanger Osu W. A. Adair Itw Marshall

Local editorial snips reflect readers and plans

A string of light notes shows town papers debating ads and readership. The Beaumont Journal smiles at water news while Bee and Tribune readers spar over cheerful topics and a Sunday edition expansion.

Editorial Pickups Spark Burst Of Regional Jibes

A collage of quotes critiques President Roosevelt and Funston, mocks Philippine policy, quips on Kansas and drought, and lampoons U S political rhetoric. Witty snippets from multiple papers reveal satirical takes on leadership, governance, and international exchange of public documents.

Bailey as Presidential Hope Spurs Democratic Prospects

The Indianapolis Sentinel notes Senator Bailey of Texas as a strong potential Democratic standard bearer amid rising South support. It contrasts Bailey with Haley and discusses media and public opinion praising his abilities, while noting posturing to elevate Bailey in the Senate as a successor figure to retiring long-serving colleagues.

Indianapolis Bailey Texas House Senate Halley Hailey Raleigh N.C Newa Pipers Roog aNoupltuul Wie Sailee Mingan West United States

State Bacteriologist Reports Widespread Issue

State health board endorses the report by State Bacteriologist Weebrook noting the issue is prevalent in Minnesota. The New York Times faces epistolary rebuke from readers over comments on age and virtue. Shipping plans for Tasmanian apple exports to England are outlined, with 16 steamers to carry 250000 cases planned in three months.

Weebrook Minnesota Board of Health New York Times England Rossiney Cumberland Cat and Fidille Buxton Grampians Cairn Weill Pass Gesert Bartoldomeo Colleani Verrocchioa Ruskin The Art Institute Chicago

Notable Appointments and Honors Across Reform and Arts

Mills plans a large addition to the Mills building in San Francisco. Walter Mackwen, Paris based American painter, won one of two Austrian gold medals at the Vienna exhibition. Rev Thomas Ewing Sherman visits Indianapolis promoting Catholic Truth Society. Admiral Dewey to attend a Denver banquet honoring General Frederick Fuestion on May 1. Ethan Allen Hitchcock James Wilson and B F Galloway to receive degrees at Missouri State University June commencement. Prof Henry Van Dyke to deliver baccalaureate sermon at Princeton.

Walter Mackwen Paris Vienna Thomas Ewing Sherman Pricet Society of Jenna William Torumsely Sherman Indianapolis Catholic Truth Society Admiral Dewey Denver Colorado National Guard Frederick Fuestion Department of Colorado Muanilat Ethan Allen Hitchcock Interior James Wilson Agriculture Barean Plant Industry Minsouri State Universty Henry van Dyke Princeton University

Great Confederate reunion report praised by Dallas papers

The Dallas account in Denison Gazetteer and Houston Post declares the Dallas reunion a fine example of journalism, matching the Dallas News' coverage and affirming it as a top daily paper in the state.

Denison Gazetteer The Houston Post Dallas Dallas News

Postal currency plan gains interest in Congress

Washington May 2. A broad postal currency scheme advances in Congress with bills by McMillan and Gardner. It would issue blank faced one two and five dollar government bills convertible by stamps to transfer money through the mails. Advocates tout safety and cost savings, though passage depends on treasury and post office committee reports and possible opposition from express firms.

Washington Congress Senate McMillan House Gardner Michigan Messrs. McMillan and Gardner United States Treasury Department McMillani Gardner Treasure and Post Office W. Post Roberts Ridles Perachs Treasury and Post Office Departments Post Sesson Tt Cfit

Hilarious verse and brief news blurbs mix of whimsy

A quirky poem about a singing mockinbird frames a page of assorted short items. The text also mentions sculptor Kuehne Beveridge showing Ireland and South Africa imagery, a St. Louis shooting, a New York high school ventilation effort, an ex millionaire earning two dollars daily, and a northern woman's crocodile reward.

Kuehne Beveridge Ireland South Africa America the Trust St. Louis Ressio New York Washington

The Food Trust Grip on Prices

An exposé arguing the food trust controls prices and harms the poor. It describes affluent, respectable figures backing reforms yet profiting while wage earners face soaring beef and other staples, turning to cheaper meats as the trust tightens its hold.

New York Journal Food Trust

No clear headline from the fragmented text

The readable passages discuss eggs and hens in New York, noting high consumption, various dealers, and a figure about hens laying eggs. It references advertisers and a New York Times context but lacks coherent events or individuals to form a proper news note.

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Strength of Our Savings Banks in the Nation

John Gilmer Speed argues for savings banks showing strength through official reports. He cites June figures with 18 savings banks and 7 commercial banks, totaling deposits around 2.6 million dollars and an average per account near 400 dollars. He notes the value of secure investments and cautions about broader currency liquidity.

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