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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
4
The Houston Daily Post lists publication offices and mailing addresses and provides subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions. It notes various price options including yearly and multi month plans and mentions foreign offices and traveling agents.
The Road Drivers' Association of New York showcased two million dollars in roadsters, arguing that bicycles and cars will not doom the noble horse. They assert the horse remains a beloved companion and essential for mobility, with the American draft horse in high demand and the Texas broncho proving exceptional in speed and stamina.
The article argues good roads boost farm profits by increasing tonnage per team and wagon. It notes cotton mills and farm manufacturing boost local commerce, with improved infrastructure facilitating fruit growth and market access for farmers.
The text argues for a partisan road codification with a capable engineer or surveyor in each county, state control of public roads, taxation reforms, and road building by contract. It calls for three commissioners per county, equalized road taxes on taxable wealth, and removal of thousands of road supervisors to curb politics and promote efficiency.
A harsh view of imperial policy notes soldiers suffer from Philippine climate causing nervous prostration and memory loss. Leaders discuss acclimation harms, antidotes include troop rotation, while civic urging supports accurate census counting and patriotic duty.
A jittery piece argues for immediate armor plate mill funding and rapid naval buildup to outpace other nations. It cites press attacks by unnamed populists, criticizes trusts, mocks foreign policy, and notes a New York political scene including Jeffion Corbett and Dowdy Houston as a convention center focus.
In Port Lavaca on May 10 a 13 year old girl, daughter of T B Harrell, was fatally burned when kerosene ignited while starting a fire in a stove. the house burned and the girl died at 6 PM. Henry Womack of Pine Mill drowned in the Sabine River while retrieving logs for Newton County Tram Co. body recovered near Sudduthamn.
A horse driven by Mrs. J. B. Davis bolted near Elliott Texas on May 7. The carriage overturned injuring Mrs. Davis and one child while another occupant escaped unharmed. The frightened animal spooked after a passing train.
A farmer's wagon ran away in McKinney Texas injuring a person whose name appears as Miew Aram. The incident occurred today with the victim severely hurt and taken for treatment.
The Texas secretary of state approved charters for multiple firms including Waxdachte Cotomitis with $100,000 capital, Gulf Coast Trading Company of Galveston with $40,000 capital to handle grain and cotton for export, and Houston Cotton Omloomady with $50,000 capital. Incorporators include E. A. Dubose, A. Vorria, Le Todd, W. B. Roberts, Hugh Humphries, Herbert Godwin, James L. Autrey, William Kl. Freok, John Neethe, and Victor Labadte in various counties.
Sheriff White received a joller asking for information on Jamey Walker A C Perry and Louis Taylor of Lima Texas who left that point for Aus in a day or two before the dam broke and have not been heard of since.
The grand lodge of colored Knights of Pythians met in Austin on May 10 selecting officers including Grand Chancellor L. M. Mitchell of Austin and Grand Master of Exchequer M. J. Snowden of Pallis. The past chancellor’s degree was conferred on 35 delegates and 2500 members were reported in good standing.
May 10 work begins on the new St. Xavier academy in Denison Texas erected by the Sisters of St Mary. The building is projected to cost forty thousand dollars and will serve as a parochial school for the community.
The Stor rie vs. City of Houston appeal argued before the U S court of appeals in New Orleans over a $120000 plus verdict from Galveston for street and sewer improvements. Houston contends lack of jurisdiction and that certificates issued covered a debt not owed, while Stor rie seeks payment aided by an equitable lien.
The First Court of Appeals in Galveston lists affirmations and dismissals. Cases include Bewley v Dilley from Anderson and McWhorter v Northcutt from Gregg, with motions denied for Bohan v Molon and Chouquette. Submissions cover Button v Mill Co and Harvey v Harvey from Austin to Harris counties, with several postponed or set for May 24 1900 in Galveston Brazos Southwestern Railway and related actions.
A new grocery firm formed by FE. Ko Atwood and G. Dunkerles named Dunkerry & Atwood will deal in groceries fod and fuel. The partners previously ran a local bookstore and the venture opens in Banne Ennis Texas with May 10 antici pated start.
Angaelo Myers of Philadelphia and Siuhon Tatieh and KH Dias of San Antonio filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition against J. N. Rouse et al of San Antonio. A writ of injunction and temporary restraining order were issued by T. M. Watlington as temporary referee pending hearing before Judge Boarman on the 26th.
The May fire in Cleborne Texas consumed two Mrs Florence Hracken residences one insured for 1000 dollars and the other for 44. D C Walden and J B Stockett houses were damaged. Four cottages at Marshall Texas and four cottages in Happy Hollow were burned with estimated losses around 600 dollars and no insurance. A hailstorm in Nacogdoches County was reported seven miles north of town yesterday with a ballator.
A west to east storm tore a two mile wide track through the center, halving crops. The Post reporter rode the Texas and New Orleans railroad extension, witnessing fruit smashed, corn damaged, and cotton nearly destroyed with some fields needing replanting.
Ex Governor Howe disperses a Reagan letter endorsing Governor Hoge's proposed amendment to curb railroad stock abuses, lobbying influence, and free passes. Reagan argues the measures would elevate Texas morals and integrity while protecting property, urging Texans to study the amendments and their presentation.
Two Texas women injured by a Little Elm tornado endure grave injuries. Mrs. Milton remains partially paralyzed, and her 18 year old daughter, blown a quarter mile, shows severe but non fatal bruising. A relief drive and charity performance at Wright Opera House aim to aid sufferers.
In Fort Worth Texas on May 10 Brockmon, a Black man, survived a brutal wife murder attempt with three knife wounds to the left lung. He is hospitalized in critical condition, with authorities fearing possible mob action seeking his removal from county jail.
North Texas County Commissioners and County Judge met in Waco to discuss good roads policy. Judge Tomp ron of Hoyt county presided, with informal talks and plans for road improvement funding and coordination among counties.
Fifteen damage suits seeking up to 100000 each were filed in Waxahachie Texas district court. Plaintiffs allege injury from the Katy company alleged improper conduct during last summer in this county.
In Temple Texas the grocery firm Willcox Co er Co has been sold to Mesare Rhce pd Norman. The new owners plan to expand stock and run a general fancy merchandise house under the Orin name.
A detailed 1900s era walkthrough on film exposure for dry plates. It covers withdrawing and reinserting slides, avoiding fogging, counting exposure seconds, and recording each shot with view, plate, stop, time, and light conditions to improve developing results.
Local physicians report evident smallpox in Corrigan Texas with quarantine measures urged to curb spread. Officials list health officers and civic leaders coordinating response as cases emerge in Trinity and Polk counties amid weather-impact notes.
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