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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1900
Page
4
The fragment lists publication offices and rates for the Houston Daily Post and Sunday Post. It notes addresses at Franklin Avenue and various agencies in New York Chicago and Houston. Travel and advertising agents are named, reflecting early 20th century newspaper distribution.
The notice lists delivery pricing monthly six months and yearly options, with $1.00 for one month and $12.00 for a year. Zoe Dering handles rentation and collections. Authorized city bill collectors are Theodore letitie, Chas Lott and Paul Hobby. payments must be by check to The Hisiston Printing Company.
The piece argues New Jersey’s lax charter laws spurred trust organization, creating a lucrative monopoly era at the expense of rivals. Delaware counters with harsher taxes aimed at curbing trusts, while New Jersey fights to maintain dominance and prevent erosion of its glory.
The article argues municipal management fails to curb extravagance and corruption. It contends public utilities under city control risk electoral factionalism, patronage, and higher expenses despite potential consumer savings. It cites newspapers urging reform and warning against entangling politics with services.
The text argues for municipal ownership of public utilities to reduce citizen costs and fund permanent improvements. It warns that handing city revenues to a faction or clique risks continued patronage, mismanagement, and extravagance, undermining reforms.
The article condemns the lynching of William Willis after a shooting on a crowded Augusta streetcar. It argues the law should grant Willis a trial, criticizes separate coach rules, and urges whites to accept merit over racial prejudice while warning against mob violence and interregional blame.
Federal and municipal authorities in Dalby Nave clash over the arrest of a mail driver as critics claim some claim absolute rights of way. The dispute centers on whether those involved in handling the multx powecan are sacred from arrest and immune from enforcement.
The text surveys obstruction of traffic during lawful acts, anti blacklisting proposals, and tariff era reform. It references McKinley expansion protests, Arkansas senator Seawater Jonon, and calls for municipal ownership and a Texas municipal league. It also notes the Nicaragua canal bill, Africa colonization, and debates on home rule for territories, with various opinions on international policy and governance.
A fragmented letter page quotes various editorials opposing expansionism and praising democracy, with criticism of national policy and calls to focus on local industry. It notes Texas military encampments and the Genesis of political platforms, while mentioning axe handles shipments to Europe.
In a discussion on Texas policy, advocates argue for irrigation to reclaim arid western regions and provide free homes. They highlight timber wealth and Rio Grande damming as pivotal issues, urging development over expansion and stressing potential gains for West Texas and the valley.
A report from Navarro County claims Congressman R E Burke won nomination for another term, boosting expansion supporters in the Sixth District. Local officials deny gratification, Corsicana visitors, and misread signals are disputed, with Burke backing Trinity navigation and a Corsicana federal building as his issues.
A Texas notice lists multiple deaths with names ages and locations in May and several marriages. Entries include Cocelia Haynia near Anderson age 13, Thomas Hole near McKinney age 16, Mouloi Loving at Roanoke, Henry Hurleson near Micheola, Mea News near Weatherford, Henry Hillis near Marshall, 0 Bires at Hearne, Richard Wadi at Floresville, Miles Moore at Smithville, Sarah Woodward near Amleton, Mary Moen at Bantitania, S M J Hobby at San Antonio. marriages show Beverly and Dorndor at Hearne, William Cox and Jonnie Maloney at New Boston, Charles Monroe and Laura Dowman near Marshall.
Wort Worth Texas May 15 In charging the grand jury Judge Dunkhook explains negligent homicide as causing death through carelessness while performing lawful or unlawful acts. He warns that holding corporate employees criminally liable could reduce deaths and litigation, noting such cases are not murder but negligent homicide when death results beyond reasonable doubt.
New York May 15 Texans registered at New York hotels include Houston Thomas Kehoe at the Marl borough Wael Mr and Mrs T J Orton at the Continental Mr and Mrs H Behren Mins Behren and J Olon Vanness of Ware and John Wieckland of San Antonio sailed for Europe today on the Laka
Kaufman candidate H M Gossett claims Navarre County unreported boxes may alter a Burke lead and vows a vigorous Dallas County campaign before the May 26 primary. Corsicana reports Gossett supporters will contest votes and seek a district count to back his nomination.
Refugio Texas May 12 The Refugio county democratic convention appointed delegates to various conventions with J C Sayers for governor Pinilly for commissioner Storey for railroad commissioner Pleasants and Gill for first judicial district judges F R Kieberg for congress and a representative for the eighty third district No senatorial instruction or district judge or attorney delegates were named The county favors J W Bailey but the chairman a Chilton man barred mention and declined to endorse Bailey
May 15 grayson Sherman Texas latents show Tom Wells likely renominated for representative while third candidates Standifer of Denison or Walker of Van Alstyne contend. J Harbison headed the ticket with strong showings. May 18 Denison district judgeship remains undecided as Biles and Maxey vie for plurality. official count will settle the outcome.
The Rusk County convention met in Henderson and named Savers Browning Storey Finley Rogan Kendall Robbins Gaines Williams for supreme court judges and Henderson for the criminal seat. Gill Pleadants were chosen for the civil appeals court and Aalley for United States senator. Strong anti imperialist resolutions were adopted and Morrin was unanimously endorsed for presidential elector. the tax bill and Hogg constitutional amendments received endorsement.
Complete returns from Saturdays primaries show Live for comptroller, Curtis for district judge, Beaty for associate justice, Connor for district judge carrying Hopkins County by large margins. Bar for floater, Williams for representative, Loring for sheriff, Kessler for district judge, Averoy for clerk, Thornton for attorney, Fergussh for district clerk, Moreland for treasurer, Bona for tax collector. Total votes 49,500, the county’s largest ever tally.
Official tally in Lee County shows Lovehey carried the county for comptroller. Primary results in the rural precincts were slow as voters weighed work and travel conditions. railroad commissioner race remains too close to call pending county board tally.
In Cotulla Texas May 12 the LaSalle county democratic convention adjourned after W Le Hargus moved a resolution endorsing the current State officer for reelection. He named J M Henderson J J James Rudolph Kleberg A B Davidson and John M Garner as signatories. F Phelps offered an amendment endorsing further measures.
The Post presents a translation of exercises for an English reader learning French, with pronunciation tips, gender rules, and sentences. It covers diphthongs, common nouns and feminine forms, contractions, and practical phrases for classroom use. Includes verb phrases, days, dates, church terms, and dining vocabulary as part of a periodic language course.
The Finley men carried the day as the convention chose Finley by a margin of one vote over Love or Comptroller. The tight tally highlighted a closely fought race with lingering debate on leadership.
Hon. Hen Rogers, chairman of the Nineteenth district, calls a senatorial convention to meet in Broohim on June 4. He seeks to align with Caldwell district chairmen A. W. Melver and HH Gormin, who report Burleson County holds a June 2 convention, making Rogers schedule too early for joint plans.
May 14 report from Wichita County returns shows W. J. Prran leading for Wakevent with 515 votes against 8 for Chorge Dewey the U S nominee. Other listed figures include J W Bailey for Savers and multiple names for state offices congress and senate.
Camp County convention at Pittsburg Texas set for May 26 to elect delegates to the State Warroun district conventions and vote on State officers in the county primaries conducted April 20. Delegates will be instructed for May 26 convention.
County democratic convention details and upcoming gatherings are noted with events in Sanderson Rising Star Eastland and Eastland County. The Pacon ia to be referenced in May events.
Louisville May 16 executive committee announces a federate reunion with free entertainment and sleeping arrangements for veterans unable to pay. provisions include suitable lodging and care for those requiring assistance while press staff from city and district coordinate coverage.
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