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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
3
The forty fifth annual Southern Baptist gathering convened at the Eustman hotel in Georgia with about 1800 delegates. Key speeches honored veterans of the church while discussion covered missions in the South and Cuba, funding needs, and social challenges including urban growth and the presence of a large foreign population.
Playden backs a bill for free entry of foreign goods at Texas fairs while Sheppard files a usury regulation bill. The House passes 150 private pension bills as Cuba carpetbag scandal is downplayed. Admiral Walker testifies on the Sanete Interoceanic canal panel but no action taken. Towne sees presidential influence, Butler reelected by populists. Fire at Avétiq furniture factory causes 7000 in damage. threshing machine train arrives at Denison. Volunteer firefighters elect officers and adjourn. Federal aid for Galveston barracks approved. Reunion of First Texas volunteers at the Grange. Boer relief march toward Mafeking. Roberts reports Boer resistance. Hood county vote recount planned. local canvass in Colorado county. Primaries set in several counties. Instructed votes issued from candidate headquarters for comptroller and commissioner. Cotton prices dip. wheat corn oats and meats mixed. Weak bank prospects weigh on stocks. inactive demand noted. W. C. T U delegates head to Galveston. Electrical engineer to inspect a proposed West Texas electric plant. Lords Cycle Club parade announced. Woodmen to celebrate July 4. United Commercial Travelers meet to plan state session. Enu mets plan June 1 picnic for widows. Saengerbund returns from Austin Saengerfest.
In Spain Martinol law declared in Barcelona and Valencia provinces on account of Fleta. Archbishop Averard, papal delegate to Mexico, to represent the Roman pontificate at Peking. Southern Baptist convention at Hot Springs, Ark. One man killed and two fatally injured by scaffold collapse at Birmingham, Alabama.
An injury to Daggagemaster Allen delays the G H N MH BE and W T from inaugurating a fast through service to Kanausky. The Price’s new Darla rate could complicate matters for the timetable and passenger flow.
A State Medical Institute in Fort Wayne Indiana offers free at home trial packages claiming to cure long standing sexual weakness and related health issues. Men write to receive mail sent remedies said to restore vigor and address years of physical decline with a home treatment program.
In Galveston on May 11 the annual diocesan council elected officers for the year including Secretary R M Elgin Houston, Treasurer W V R Watson Houston, Registrar Rev George L Crockett San Augustine, and Chancellor Hon George F E Mann Gilveston. The council also named Rev C M Beckwith Galveston to lead an endowment effort and adjourned after a church service at Eaton Chapel and Trinity Church.
In San Antonio on May 11 the Texas Louisiana district of the Ohio Synod Evangelical Lutheran church voted to raise a fund to aid families of needy pastors. Rev Dr Breinmann of Seguin was urged to alert the general Ohio synod.
A young woman wearing men's clothing was arrested in a El Paso gambling hall after eight weeks of gambling. She denied being a girl, then identified as Jesse Harris, 23, formerly of Dallas, with a husband who left her. She planned to return to a Mexican gold mine she claimed to own.
At about 2 AM a fire engulfed the building at 07 Congress Avenue in Avatin owned by Harry Zier furniture maker. Water supply failed until Houston chemical engine aided containment. Losses run around 7000 with 2000 insured for the building and 2000 for Zier. Adjacent Walker building suffered notable damage. fire department relied on scarce water.
Washington May 1 Texas authorities ask authority to organize the First National Bank of Rosalie Texas with 15000 capital. Names Jenngs W iid dle Martin J Mc Onler M R Waters Meyera and Paul J Thompson appear in the application. A postmaster appointment is noted for Gipam Lee Joho Moore Werda and C A Falke. Senator Culberson says he will reach Washington next Sunday.
Brenham Texas May U Mr A A Hacker proprietor of the Brenham Grocery company today disposed of his business to the Star Grocery company J H Quebs manager Both businesses will be continued as heretofore Mr Harker will continue in charge of the affairs of the Brenham Grocery Company
A follower of measles notes that a persistent cough can follow an attack. Walter B. Heel editor of the Bikins Times says he suffered a coughing spell after measles three weeks ago and Cham berlain's Cough Remedy cured it after taking a few doses. He praises Chamberlain's medicines as the best in the market. Available from all druggists.
Rioting erupts across St Louis as police escort street cars and strikebreakers clash with workers. Police fire into crowds at Compton Hells and Park avenues while 2000 strikers confront car sheds, with numerous arrests and widespread unrest reported. A separate Dover public reception honors Admiral Dewey with a celebratory bonquet.
Public administrator William C. Richardeen filed a petition in Judge Withers court asking for a receiver for Jacard Jewelry Company. The report notes a large estate balance of 233710 owed Urania Cuendet, allegedly diverted to buy goods for Jacard & Co. in St Louis.
An admiral and Mrs Dewey spent the morning at the Heremitage, the former home of President Jackson, located twelve miles from Nashville, as part of a regional tour.
Planters across Childenas Childreee and surrounding counties report wheat prospects strong and cotton planting underway despite worm damage in places. Drought and warmth affect oats, corn, and melon crops. overall acreage expected to rise with favorable recent rains. Strong winds, healthy wheat, and continuing labor drive farm work in Raynor Stonewall and nearby counties.
Reports from Louise Wharton County and Denton Benton County Texas on May weather include heavy hail and wind with limited damage, wheat recovering after rain, and prospects for up to 2,000,000 bushels of grain this year though per acre yields are weak. Farmers in Bun Baba San Suba County report three days without rain, crops cleaning up, wheat doing well, and harvest starting in about fifteen days.
A Virginia fallout report describes a mob mobilizing near Martinaville after a Black man, Charles Houston, was arrested for an alleged crime against a white woman. Governor Tyler calls militia from Roanoke to reinforce Martinaville guards as tensions rise and a potential fatality is feared.
Casea of McKinney Texas report four white men and two Black men exposed to an outbreak described as amapox in a maht form. Strict quarantine regulations are enforced to prevent spread. Dr Johnson of Mellen is employed to attend the patients.
In Hillaboro area on May 10 a firm stone was pulled for hogs valued at 64,500 dollars, benefiting farmers who financed supplies. Another firm paid out 50,500 dollars for horses and mules this season, also aiding the farmers in debt relief and ongoing costs.
Prescription No. 21 by Bimer & Amend with E. Schmidt of Houston listed as sale agent. The fragment notes a fast acting drug or device described as Rheny matic and mentions a quicken cellef term.
A chaotic notice describes an upcoming Hoo Hoo procession in Orange with guests from Galveston Holston New Orleans Lake Charles Beaumont and others. The royal barge arrival is timed near nine o clock and includes a Mexican citizen captain and plans for lumber orders while distant ties to a Kansas City wedding appear.
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