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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
5
A Grayson County canvass protest claims fraud and corruption at last Saturday’s vote. The committee rejects delaying the district judge race and says official votes will be reviewed to determine valid ballots. Residents and populists allegedly participated, with calls for county convention scrutiny.
Delegates from Trinity County meet to unite for re election of present officers except the comptroller. The convention discusses support for G C jas amendment and Peyton motion, with plans to back judges Gains and supreme court candidates. A new interexecutive committee for the county is formed with Groveton as chairman and copies to Houston Post for publication.
In Texas on May 14 a Democratic primary in the county led to incumbents of justice of the peace and constable positions being recommended for renomination. Steve Shipman and others appear on the ticket, with Shipman the sole Democratic candidate for justice of the peace after a Populist challenge. Messrs. Shipman are the regular nominees in their respective offices for both Democratic and Populist factions.
The Moore Democratic convention met today as delegates to the State and Allona. For governor J. O. Say. lieutenant governor J. M. land. commissioner Charles Bliern. general Tom.. comptroller R. W. Finley. treasurer J. F tYeiturer. John W. Roberts. W. B. Plemona. associate justice court civil and district H. A. Wallace. representative district 1. one district D. BR. Decker.
Quanah voters weigh candidates for the Twenty ninth district in a local party slate headed by D. F. Goss of Seymour and Gus Gober the county chairman with W. M. Jeter named as the renominal party figure.
In Navarro County, the Democratic primary canvassed Saturday’s returns. R. B. Burke defeated M. H. Gossett for Congress by 483 votes. Burke’s manager Mr. Walton had claimed a higher total, but local supporters were satisfied. W N Brown observed the process and did not commit to any post election contest.
Bay City Texas May 15. The county democratic convention elected G R Brown permanent chairman and B J Danteler secretary. Delegates were named for political and judicial conventions and instructions given for Sayers governor Bulley senate Duff congress A D Henaley state senator Amos Lee legislature and J S McEachin judge Twenty third Judicial district.
Railroad Commissioner Storey leads Navarro County race by ten votes after the initial count but a second primary is required since a majority is needed. All candidates except the top two are dropped for the runoff.
H J Jones opens state headquarters in Dallas and vows full state debt nomination and county tickets for all parties. In Eagle Lake Hans Berges and F J Duff announce a joint debate at the opera house Friday night. In San Antonio the McMullen county Democratic convention endorses the state administration and instructs for Storey as railroad commissioner and Garner of Uvalde as representative.
Reports from Snyder Cotten Cotter Shiner Marlin and Alvin date May 4 to May 16 describe Democratic executive committees setting dates for primaries and county conventions. Mentions include J W Truitt honored, and J J Swann ill but plans to attend the convention. Details on election dates and factions appear across towns.
The German American Publishers Association held its annual meeting in Chicago on May 16. Prominent publishers from across the country attended. Officers elected include J F Schroers of the Westlich Post as president, Herman Hidder of the Staats Zeitung as vice president, F Glesdeur of the Chicago Abend Post as secretary, and B C Coleman of the Milwaukee Herald as treasurer.
One of the county’s largest wool sales in years occurred last week at Trinity Mills. Sellers were J. H. Morgan Steer Jackson W. M. Canada John and Frank Jackson and Joe Dixon. The Denton county sheep wool brought 40 cents a pound totaling 1800 dollars for 9000 pounds.
Bexar county commissioners set the tax rate for 1000 at $1 per 100 valuation and the poll tax at $1.75. They granted several school districts authority to levy a special school tax in addition to the regular levy.
Cold Springs Texas May 1 Ned Fisher who faced hanging has been granted a two week respite. Governor Sayers orders an investigation of the case.
The government rainfall register shows April totals with 3.80 inches in Nacogdoches and widespread flooding. Bridges washed away, crops damaged, and farmers report heavy losses as extra rain, worse than last year, soaks much of the Cotton Belt. Local towns—Windom, Itasca, Granbury, Richmond, Caldwell—note record rains, rising Brazos waters, and crop harm across multiple counties.
Telegraphic climate notes report heavy showers in the south with rice planting delayed while cotton and corn show variable progress. Frost in some areas slows growth. crops like potatoes and apples show mixed prospects. pests such as worms damage corn and wheat. Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South and North Carolina reported uneven rainfall, planting completion, and early harvests amid cooler nights and drought in others.
A flood event at Cheek Bottoms in Hullville Texas was reported after a bord rat fell and heavy rains. Will Ortek was out of its banks, with ongoing rain this spring causing rising waters and evacuation concerns.
A stream of reports from Hastrop to Victoria notes heavy rains and floods delaying planting in Bastrop San Jacinto and San Saba counties. Farmers in Denton Collin McKinney and other counties struggle with wet fields while some crops like corn and cotton face replanting and delays after persistent rainfall.
The Associated Press annual meeting in Chicago was largely attended. Directors recommended amending the by laws to conform with Supreme Court decisions on fundations. A motion by Mr John Schroeder of the St Louis Western Post to reject the amendment was carried with only two dissenting votes.
A Gatesville contract was let to build an oil mill costing $20,000. The building has been chosen and purchased, with construction to begin immediately, promising to boost local prosperity.
Texarkana May 16 in federal court Pearl Nunnelly charged with robbing United States mails was up for trial but case continued until term.
In Austin on May 16 the High Court proceedings featured dismissals and affirmations across appeals from Nacogdoches to El Paso. Key outcomes include affirmations for murder conviction appeals and reversals on several civil appeals, with multiple motions for rehearing submitted or overruled in Fourth and Third Court districts.
In various Texas towns from May 11 to May 18, official notices report county commissioners in session with substantial business, a divine court presiding in Judge Talla morra’s absence, district court delays due to heavy rains, a special judge elected in La Grange, and a grand jury impaneled in Caldwell as part of ongoing legal and public notices. Names include K M Lele, L W Meare, E R Sinks, Boyd, and John Purdy among others. Places cited: Nueces, Livingston, Cameron, Stephenville, La Grange, Dal Dallas neighborhood, Caldwell.
The Texas Grain Dealers Association concluded its session at Fort Worth on May 14 and plans to meet next year in Dallas. An executive committee gains duties. investigations into charges proceed. non members pay $10. A rate rule discussion centers on standardizing grain shipments and conference with Texas freight agents.
A burglary occurred during a terostorm night in Gropsberck Groesheeck Texas on May 14. Details are sparse as the report focuses on the incident timing and location with limited suspect or property information.
Fragmentary report describes a person entering an express office with two suits, three pairs of pants, three dotnela and other small items. Empty packages were later found near a courtyard pool in a house, suggesting a possible lead in a domestic investigation.
Gov. Sayers was guest of honor at the cornerstone laying for Barrow county's new three story court house in Marshall Texas. The event featured a Mason Lodge procession, a Knights Templar escort, and an address by Gov Harris to about 1,000 attendees. Building design emphasizes fireproof structure with granite walls and a central dome for ventilation.
The speaker declares a pest problem is highly annoying and claims no relief from it, expressing frustration with the ongoing irritation and seeking remedy or patience in the face of the nuisance.
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