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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1900
Page
4
Officer Scott bonds after inquest testimony as details emerge from a fatal incident. Faith Home Association meetup set for May with Memorial Day ceremonies planned. Fort Smith posts plan post registration by letter carriers begins May 11. Texas Pan American expo appointment noted along with Texas executive board honors.
An ad describes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier and aid to digestion that strengthens the body to fight disease. It claims to help weak lungs and bronchitis, citing a testimonial from Mrs Hartick of Dewster and mentioning the Common Sense Medical reference.
The council discussed machinery for a sewer pumping station and a city wide lighting expansion. A private executive session followed as eleven applicants for a public post were considered, with Mrs Bowler elected after a contentious caucus amid claims of favoritism and broken promises.
During a winter epidemic of whooping cough my children suffered severe coughing in Helen. We used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with great success for croup and then for the cough, which yielded a complete cure. John B. Clifford, Roswood Howes, Norwood, reports the remedy available through local druggists.
Justine Masseh yesterday bound over Willie Pelham a colored man and minor Whett for colon burglary and theft. The bond was set at £10 and the fixed amount for Wil Lane was $200.
In Wharton Texas on May 7 the jury returned a verdict for ten thousand dollars in favor of the plaintiff in the case George Washington versus the Galveston Morrisburg and San Antonio Railway.
May T Iltev Tamlin addresses the Young Men's Christian Association crowd in Palestine Texas yesterday afternoon describing an engaging program. Rev Hamlin led the discussion on Gam titling as attendees filled the venue. Palestine’s band contemplates an upcoming open air concert while preparing a vigorous schedule for the community. Local socials note a trip by J C Moory to Mineral Wells for a three week retreat to benefit the sick. The Palestine ball team is set to perform strongly with practices ongoing and plans for a demanding schedule. Several residents were noted: Bartey Trammell at home. W J Setberry of the Tyler Courier spent Sunday in town. John Hoeny Jr and wife traveled to El Paso via Mexico. N McNutt of Hearne spent the day here. Thomas Hume, superintendent with international railroad, visited from San Antonio. Bleeding piles ad claims cure with refund if not satisfied.
Washington dispatch reports the Grand Army pension bill passing both houses. It raises annual federal pension expenditures from about 2 million to 4.6 million and revises dependents and widow pensions for Civil War veterans. The act caps total monthly pensions and extends support to widows with higher incomes, amid opposition from some groups.
A Brooklyn conference of District Assembly 41 Knights of Labor District Assembly 7% and 230 gathers to press legislation restricting immigration and expanding the Chinese exclusion act to cover Japanese. Delegates urge halting influx and protecting American workers amid strikes and wage concerns. A committee is formed to draft a bill for central labor bodies.
A Washington dispatch reports rumors that Governor Roosevelt plans to visit Washington to discuss a possible presidential bid. Friends of McKinley are anxious for him to run but New York officials discourage the plan. Many expect Roosevelt to present his arguments to the president in the capital.
Reduced rates advertise new phones with full metallic credentials and no party lines. Citizens' Telephone Company markets real money options for individuals at two dollars and $8 per month for business users, with a 4 percent contract telegraph.
Victoria, B C May news reports a Dinube of a peculiar cave case in Juhend. Marlin Silvert killed Steve Fredigo then wounded Christianpon before capture. He requested execution by hanging due to lack of care, and the request was granted. Motive cited as robbery at Litova Bay involving mining company employees.
The Lerda Creole club holds a sale and privileges for its outing at Mage Nolla Park on Sunday May 18. The meeting will be at the club house 104 Chenevert Street on Tuesday May 8 at 8 o clock.
Special notice lists ticket outlets Heyer's Woman's Exchange Cookret's Capitol Brug Store Lechen gers and Grumpwald'y for the Mischianga Karnival. Secure seats at these outlets.
A Washington dispatch reports 100 cadets to be provided by the President as the Army Military Provider expands. The note from New York highlights the ongoing efforts and urgency as May events unfold.
The secretary of war attaches a provision to the army bill for appointing 10 delegates at large to West Point. This year the academy graduates 54 to fill 120 vacancies in the regular establishment. After enlisted men are added, at least 50 second lieutenants remain vacant. The next class is about 70 strong, with around 60 graduates. Vacancies total about 200 with no rise in qualified graduates.
Brenham notes report the Vorwearts Singing Society's trip to Austin for a state meeting with carriages, decorations, and allied groups aboard. Local surveys near the Santa Fe line reveal a cave in threat, with repairs underway and fears of displacement eased. Additional items include a chickenpox cluster, Tennessee governor visit context, and preparations for the Agricultural and Mechanical College commencement events.
Chicago May 7 1 The Methodist general conference will propose five new bishops three in the United States and two for Asia This move encounters strong Northern opposition while Southern delegates back the change Colored bishop William Bowen of Washington is a leading candidate Opponents fear reduced lay influence and new constitutional rules aim to alter lay vs ministerial representation The conference also debates lay delegation to the general conference seating and church stewardship and trustee appointments by quarterly conferences
Dispatch from Lobombo describes violence in Swagnand where the queen offers the swarns to gesenitie for weeping dead. Malagana chief and children killed. plains littered with murdered natives as chaos spreads across the front.
The Houston Ladies Treble Clef and Howston Quartette Club performed at Turker Hall with Frances Peck and others receiving praise for vocal variety and stage presence. The Texas Quartette returns from a Texas tour and eyes a May 16 concert at Turner Hall, while the Houston Quintette Club prepares for the Saengerfest in Austin and announces its upcoming program and cast.
Ad claims Paro Ointment cures piles with money back guarantee and refunds to customers who are not satisfied. The druggist offers a refund if the treatment fails to work.
A. M. Green of New Caney Texas a Confederate veteran and Dirk Dowling Camp member died shortly after requesting an indebtedness statement and a Cross of Honor application form. An adjutant honored his request but learned of his death upon a visitor bringing a letter.
A brief notice reports water available by the pint at Kiesling's Sota Fountain located at 502 Main Street. The text also mentions ice cream at Booih'as priced at 91.00 per gallon.
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