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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1902
Page
4
The Houston Post lists office addresses at Franklin Avenue and announces publication schedules. It details circulation terms, city collectors, and payment instructions for subscriptions and advertising, urging prompt notice for missed deliveries and stating delivery by 6 19 p.m.
A 1902 Houston column criticizes U S intervention plans in Santo Domingo and Haiti. It warns of benevolent assimilation, mentions the Dominican Republic's finances under San Domingo Improvement Company, and foresees American officials and a governor general imposing control. The piece mocks racial fears and compares expansion to a traveling show.
The article questions the fate of Colonel Crowder’s investigation into British supply camps for the Boers near Chalmette Louisiana and whether Washington is suppressing the report. It urges public access to facts on neutrality violations and possible governmental connivance, referencing past Alabama claims and related wartime actions.
A public outcry questions why the Crowder investigation report on naval transports remains unrevealed. Citizens contend the report, finished nearly a month ago, should be released to the American people.
The 1902 issue argues Democrats will win nationwide due to Republican misgovernance at home with trusts and at home and imperialism abroad. It cites Roosevelt era policies, calls for Philippine policy rejection, and criticizes imperial and tariff failures while praising labor and anti-trust sentiment.
The text strings together fragmented opinions on volcanoes, diplomacy, and American policy. It references Mark Twain, Bulgarian brigands, a presidential family, and a Philippine inquiry, interspersed with ironic take on benevolent assimilation and distant events.
A Dallas horse show draws local attention as horses suffer hot docked tails. debates on tail docking laws surface from Massachusetts to Texas. The Times-Herald notes Texas has funds for road projects, though rail lines already exist or are planned. Commentary from Barney Gibbs and others reflects shifting political and media dynamics in Texas. Senator Culberson questions in a Root information inquiry on the kill and burn order, with Root responding indirectly.
A period piece digest argues the cost of liberty in the Philippines, citing casualty ratios and economic impacts. It notes American and Filipino deaths and injuries, trade losses, and opinions from the New York Anti Imperialist League and other outlets about pacification results and moral costs.
In the Washington Post sketch, Florida's Mr. Davis nudges a debate on the Statehood bill, while delegates from territories enjoy a voice but lack a vote. The column wanders through portraits of long serving town clerks, veterans, tobacco county lore, and remarks by Representative Maynard about Texas.
The San Antonio Daily Express and Galveston and other papers praise Admiral Sampson after his death. Editors recall his gallantry and service at Santiago while cautioning against overcriticism. The public is urged to remember him as a hero and a faithful officer.
Jacob Gittinger died at his home in Sandyville Maryland during the week of his List year. He was a native Republican who voted for Abraham Lincoln in 1860, a stance that drew ridicule. A Poland collection created years ago honored Sienkiewi on the occasion.
The oldest son Count Sergius Tolstoi says he has not visited St Petersburg for years and shares his father’s views. neither seeks church reconciliation and he did not seek to annul his father’s excommunication as reported. A separate item notes no truth to a claim the author of How to Be Happy Though Married was shot by Chinese soldiers. Rev R J Hardy is safe in Hong Kong after being struck by six bullets on a steamer. two bystanders were wounded. Also, Captain Hobson may run for Alabama State Senate pending Roosevelt’s retirement recommendation.
Clarke university professor estimates toads are worth 19.88 dollars each for destroying cutworms. He suggests toads could help solve the gypsy moth problem. Germany may raise sewing machine prices affecting Surexport and U. S. sales by about one million dollars annually.
A jumble of poems and ad phrases from a historical paper includes verse about alternating life roles and self restraint, short notices on a Joliet heir, a town clerk’s details, and a playful critique of a poet laureate. It blends humor, classifieds, and courtroom anecdote with local color.
A humorous column notes the ease of simply going through life and avoiding hard work. The speaker, RM S. E. Kiser, reflects on how clever plans seem easy but real effort is rare, contrasting big ideas with plain action. The piece keeps a light, folksy tone.
The Houston area is expanding with several new structures planned and a modern newspaper building to rise. Harris county politics feature Hon. G. B. Griggs as a leading legislative candidate praised by supporters statewide.
Ambiguous comments from a Wandstock Ontario affair accuse three men of attempting to disrupt a ballot process. The speaker condemns crimes as severe threats to the country and warns against delaying punishment for those responsible. The text references conspiracy, robbery of ballots, and rising danger to public integrity.
The Post acknowledges receipt of an invitation to the second annual Karnival of Kommerce set for May 28 to 30. It also notes invitations from St Marys college department and to the Brenham fire department event, including details on a Muffeet and stock show activities.
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