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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
4
The Houston Daily Post publication details printing and distribution information with office addresses in Houston and nationwide agencies. It lists subscription rates and options, including daily, Sunday, weekly, and semi weekly plans, plus service charges during holidays.
The article argues Secretary Root’s stance may force the United States to fight for or abandon the Monroe doctrine if Denmark sells St Thomas to a European power. It notes the island’s strategic value as a coaling base and gateway to the Caribbean and transoceanic routes amid possible European aggression.
Reports from General Young claim Emilio Aguinaldo has not been killed or captured. The Philippine leader has supposedly joined General Tinio in the north, avoiding Both treachery and treacherous rivals as American commanders search.
The writer discusses military and political options in the Philippines, urging locating Aguinaldo, cornering his forces, and a potential honest, self-government pledge for Manila. It critiques imperial policy and hints at American and Filipino cooperation, while noting English market demand for American woodenware and broader imperial tensions.
The Pittsburg Leader lauds Mr. Bryan as a man of conviction who sustains the republic’s aims. It contrasts his stance with opposition, credits Schurz for a nuanced view, and argues Bryan embodies durable principles and steady leadership in American democracy.
A garbled column mix reports on Postscripts, London output of ten million srorth of uimbrellaw annually, influenza expert Dr Pfeiffer and handkerchief loyalty, and the Japanese paper nom wine. It mentions 19 000 locomotives on UK railways, and a five year 10 000 mile average for Nene.
Reported health concerns surround Arthur Sewall as vice presidential candidate with Bryan in 1806. Doctor Charles HW Allen, Puerto Rico governor, orders him to board for the sumpter. Mentioned figures include Amherst alumnus, Lady Wolseley, Cath Hung, Kroger, and Lieut General Sir Arthur Power Palmer, noted for stature and troop popularity.
The Post lists Texans registered in New York hotels on May 11 including Corsicana R B Seay and wife at the Normandice Galveston L Featherstone at the Westminster P Krelewits at the Wilth Avenue Paris C F Bacon at the Ashland Ban Miarcos Mrs Wlaner at the Astor Waco Kid I Stephenson at the Westminster.
May 11 in Bwithville Texas a landmark Gasley house over fifty years old and first built in the area was demolished this week. On the former lot a two story brick building will rise for the Smithville mill.
Washington dispatch reports Minnesota ruling extends to Puerto Rico stirring party leaders. Editors fear Supreme Court action could jeopardize pro Puerto Rico positions and party plans. As Sioux Falls and Cincinnati conventions approach, analysts weigh candidates and reform factions amid internal party tensions.
Lamposae Texas May 1 The newly appointed school board is formed with J W Harvey as president and eight trustees. Teachers to be elected June 32 reports hail damage near Adamville. Shearing begins May 16 to 20 as the clip promises to be the heaviest. Daughters of the Republic plan an entertainment May 21 at Captain J F Skinner to raise funds for a flag presentation to Austin State University.
A train carrying threshing machines arrives in Dunioon Texas for May U. The cars bear bunting and badges reading Ho for Texan. Sullivan of the Missouri Kansas and exas meets the train at Muscogee and escorts it into Denison.
Louis Trautwell, mayor of Shiner, Texas, grew up near Meyersville, moved to Shiner in 1884 to run a gin and mill, and later became partner in Trautwell & Wolters. He married Misa Shaefer in 1469 and 1806, and now co-owns a major gin plant in southern Texas after three years as alderman and an election as mayor.
At the rear of the train stood Birt Kens ton, president of the Minneapolis Throbing Machine Company, and M. M., Lane and P. J. McCormick, operators of the machinery.
The State board of education completed the purchase of multiple bonds including Bragan Gilveston Coldwell Wiarton Callahan Baetland Colorado and Taylor County bonds aggregating 190000 for the parlement school fund.
Applications refused include Horaton and Texas Central Railroad Company vs Joua White et al and others from Navogdoches Fayette and Tar tar. Dismissed for lack of jurisdiction Fritz Hatin vs Sarah Goings et al from Tar tar granted RR ROScott Houston and Texas Central allroad Company from Harriayn motions submitted amended petitions filed and many cases reset for May 24 including Brush Electric Light and Power Company vs 6 Lefevre from Galveston.
Hon Thad Thomas supervisor of the tenth census district of Texas nominates enumerators for Burleson and Burnet counties. Names include J D Tanner Houckeville J R Oliver Caldwell Henry Hodges Tyne H Newcomb James Philp Chriceman H C Barnett Merle Joseph Varera Caldwell W F Porter Poenville for Burleson. For Burnet C Pearson J G Cook Jr S W Yont Bertram J C Pangle Mardly Falls J B Pangle Spirewood C Deese Bertram W C Lauderdale Murant John McGarthy Briges.
Frank Trumbull president of the Colorado and Southern PB Keeler vice president of the Fort Worth and Denver and M A Spoonts general attorney of the latter were in the capital today and made no social call on the State departments in session.
The funeral for Mrs. Emma Moore, who died at Del Valle yesterday evening, was held today. The service followed the death of her husband Mr. Beil Moore earlier this afternoon.
The Tenth State Council of the Catholic Knights at America closed a two day session in Halleteville Texas with delegates from across the state. Officers elected include President William Blakentown of Halletsville Vice President Frank Hi Crain of Cuero and Thomas F Majoris Dallas as treasurer Supreme Dategates OD T Kellther Angin and James C Doud Fort Worth with alternates William Dobrowolski San Antonio and Adam Clay Houston.
Secretary D F Kelliher read the minutes of the last council which were approved. The group elected a secretary with unanimous support. Monday evening delegates arriving were hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs William Diakesleo with a lit lawn, refreshments, and light social games outdoors.
Major George Wilfrich and wife hosted a reunion for Company H First Regiment U S W at their La Grange residence with luncheon and stories. The La Grange Light Guards formed in 1857 joined the Calvary unit in 1898, serving in Mobile, Miami, Jacksonville, Savannah, and Galveston before muster out in 1900. A birthday party featured cards, bowling, and dancing with prizes. locals O'Brien Otto Engel and Tove Balne pursued a railroad commissioner candidacy. Dr. Floeckinger moves to Taylor. Dr. Otto Eblinger returns home with family. Miss Fanole Lane from Austin visits.
The Texas Round Bale Cotton Ginners association held a secret session in Dallas on May 11. The executive committee discussed the organization's future leadership and plans.
The report blends cotton market gossip, talks of new mills for Houston, municipal drainage plans, and local social notes. It mentions Mr. Nelme from Tomas, Mr. George of the Pog I, Mr. Hunter, Mr. Louis Quirliger, and H. H. Laney in discussions on industry and public works. It references a future Texas league season, plans for a Houston mill, and civic comments on drainage and sanitation.
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