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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1900

Page

5

GOATES' STANDING AND VOTES IN TEXAS COUNTY RACE

In Hemphill County Texas the county convention tally shows Goates with 239 votes and Finley with 87, while Love claims support across several counties with 46 for Finley and 21 for Love. The disputed totals include candidates Smith, Shackelford, Taylor, and others, with Love asserting a strong lead in midterm comptroller race and listing counties and counts to back claims. The convention in May will address the Hemphill County contest and related results.

Delegates Named for Canadian Conventions

Delegates were elected to all conventions with instructions listed. Names include Sayers governor Browning lieutenant governor Robbins treasurer Wallace justice secretary Plemons for congress Stephens second choice Decker representative. Delegates by party to state judicial congressional senator and representative conventions named A M Tinker Hoover Baker Fleher Hammond Hoover Anderson.

Ent Tofay Fh. Sayers J. N. Browning J. W.robbbins H. H. Wallace W. B. Plemons Congress J. H. Stephens C. K E. Decker A. M. Tinker H. &. Hoover B. M. Baker W. D. Fleher C. x. Hammond H. G. Hoover John Anderson

Fights Over Sixth District Primary in Dallas Area

In the Sixth district Democratic race tension rises as Burke and Gossett vie for delegates. Dallas hosts a key rally while Gossett plans a statewide push with 33 meetings, amid conflicting rules on how the nomination will be decided. Primary dates run May 26 in Mullion and June 8 in Kaufman.

Dallas Texas Cons Grens Navarro County Hurke Alvarado Gotsett Dallas County Burke Sixth District Congressional Committee Congressional Committee Congressman Burke Poe Kaufman Goenett Gower Gossett Palms County Gorpete Bisth Mullion County Kaufman County

Karnes County Convention Names Delegates and Candidates

Karnes Texas May 17 The Karnes county convention met to select delegates for state and district gatherings and named candidates for governor lieutenant governor attorney general treasurer comptroller railroad commissioner supreme court criminal appeals public instruction United States senate and district courts with several named individuals and districts.

Karnes Texas Sayers Hrawting Smith Robbins Love Rogan Commleeloner Storey Riilrond Gaines and Williama Supreme Court Henderson Kendal Superintendent of Public Instruction Joe Balley United States Senate Kle

Walker defeats Standifer for legislature in Texas primary

Grayson county results show A W Walker of Van Alstyne defeating Colonel I M Standifer of Denison for the legislature. Maxey defeats Dusx for district judge by a slim margin and Juice Bliss protests voting fraud with a formal filing to the clearinghouse. convention Saturday will settle the contest amid anticipated battle totals.

Rains County Results From Democratic Primary

Emory Texas May 17 residents report official vote totals from yesterday's Democratic primary. The tally lists candidates for congress and local offices including Halley Sayers Browning Smith Robbing Leve Kendall Curtis Gaines Williams Henderson Rainey Templeton Bookhott Heliraten feld for congress and names for district judge district attorney county judge clerk sheriff treasurer tax assessor and county attorney.

Emory Texas Rains County Indornet Halley Sayers Browning Smith Robbing Leve Kendall Curtis Gaines Williams Henderson Rainey Templeton Bookhott Heliratenfeld Congress B. L. Porter R. D. Alien W. H. Clendenin Lowth Gee G. 8

Democratic County Executive Committee Sets Convention Date

Richmond Texas May 17 The Democratic county executive committee met this morning after settling representation for the county convention on May 2 A resolution endorsing Judge McEachin for district judge was adopted and a request to appoint precinct conventions on Saturday May 26 was approved

Richmond Texas Democratic County Exective

Accident near Texarkany injures Cantal Cowl and Goke worker

May 16 Texarkany Texas T W Mc Gahat assistant manager of the Cantal Cowl and Goke company fell from a wheel cut to the mill while crossing a trestle. Both arms broken and other injuries described as very serious likely to prove critical.

Texarkany Texas T. W. McGahat Assielan Cantal Cowl and Goke Company Wefoee

Parker County Populist Leader in County Politics

Weatherford Texas May 14 The Post learns from a populist leader active in county politics that a major local maneuver is shaping the political scene in Parker County. The report indicates growing organization and potential influence on upcoming elections.

Parker County Weatherford Texas Hia Post

Mayors of Texas Towns Schulenburg Mayor Profile

Theodore Wolters born in Milantry Aleta county Texas on April 4 186? served in the Confederate army and later became mayor of Schulenburg Texas after election amid wartime and party tensions.

Schulenburg Texas Theodore Wolters Milantry Aleta That County

County convention to nominate a county official next Saturday

A popular county convention will meet here next Saturday to nominate a county official. There is discussion of postponing until after the Kone city Democratic convention meeting, as Sioux Mulla political groups adjust expectations regarding nominations and outcomes.

Populiar Konecos City Kasse Grounty

Comanche County Primaries Report Discussion

In Comanche Texas on May 17 there were no primaries or conventions for State officers held, though county officers have been nominated. Reports note a date error in the Democratic primary timing and indicate primaries may be held Saturday May 18. Coll Springs and Victoria also report candidates active with endorsements and delegates named for senate and district offices.

Comanche Texas Comanche County Bercluir Victoria of. M. Love Coll Springs Wena Batley Senate Cooper Robeson G. Wi Méiellar Tas

Train Hold-Up Foiled By Engineer’s Quick Action

Five masked men attempted to rob train No. 4 west of Glidewater Texas. Engineer Jacquish opened throttle, drove the engine away while fireman Dobbs held robbers at gunpoint. Sheriff Howard organized a pursuit toward Upshur County, but the bandits fled toward the Territory, described as inexperienced local youths.

Longview Texas Jacquish Glidewater Kiremu Dobbs Dobbs Longgiow Howard Posse

Bonham Plans Cotton Mill Expansion South Bonham Site

Bonham directors approved building a cotton mill south of the Texas and Pacific yards in South Bonham after a report from a reviewing committee. Adjacent property will host cottages for employees, with initial construction for forty residences and more as needed. Mr Hill to begin sketches and specifications for the plant.

Bonham Texas Bonham Gotten Georgia North Carolina Texas and Pacific Yards South Bonham Hil Macning Cane Wan Hill

City council approves contracts for new mill project

City officials announced that a contract for the complete textiin plant and related work has been issued to Aton firm after discussions this week. The Bonham Gothen mill plans were prompted by tax considerations, with council members highlighting sequencing and funding steps.

Aoe Aton Hhe Tity Council

Higher Courts Proceedings Report From Austin May Day

The Supreme Court of Texas at Austin grants and refuses numerous applications. Cases listed include International and Great Northern Railroad versus H. Johneson et al and Southwestern Railway Company of Texas against Hal Brown Wet Company. Several motions for relief and Rule practice are noted with dates and involved parties from various railroad, railroad-related, and corporate entities.

International and Great Northern Railroad Pmpany H. Johneson Travia Orryok Mapefielt Tarrant Mors Metis Denekwartji Paoning Morus Ueneth Oder Varnade Table Bt Southwestern Railway Company of Texas Hal-Brown Wet Company Mbleonna Teler Chatraid Ture Company Ve St Lowe Southweetery Railway Company of Texas Fran Sinha WC Burns Austdian Fannin Jor Fleury Maxeis Corgeth Voldes Welh Miksouri Kansan Texas Railway Company of Texas Mollie A. Ferris Dinetrop Motion Carey Eat Ve. W. DB Onkos Jimar

Galveston Court Admits Appeals and Dismissals

A Galveston court lists numerous appellate actions including affirmations in part and remands, dismissals by agreement, and motions for rehearing denied for cases from Brazos, Jefferson, Harris, Fort Bend, Galveston and others. Several names and firms appear, with May 31 submissions noted.

Revered Visitor Praises Wharton County Remarks

Rev J PA Sullivan of Flatonia visits Wharton May l in the presence of gentlemen and expresses high regard for the county. He extols The Post and The Southern Tease service to the town and notes solid democratic sentiment locally. Sullivan represents Crain's Magazine.

Wharton Texas Sullivan Flatonia Post Nev J. FP Crain's Magazine

Experimental Forage Crops at College Station Texico

May 17 report from College Station Texas notes Thomas A Williante assistant chief of the division of agrostology at the National Department outlining experimental forage crops.

College Sistion Texico Thomas A. Williante Division of Agrostology

Agricultural dept and Texas station plan cooperative forage trials

The agricultural department and Texas Experiment Station prepared for cooperative forage experiments across sections with strong forage crop concerns. They outlined conditions to start trials in the coming fall, with details to be released to the public later.

Agricultural Department Texas Experiment Station Acd Wiims

Fraud case over Milan cotton shipments eyed by Galveston exchange

From Calverton Texas May 7 the Galveston cotton exchange will review alleged fraud in a Milan broker contract involving 100 bales of cotton each to Guidetti Parlani and Fratelli Turati. The contract promised Liverpool good middling quality but drafts claimed excellent cotton. Discrepancies prompted action and potential restitution to cover expenses and penalties.

Calverton Texas Galveston Cotton Exchange Dolty Budiowssip Clement Nicolink Tallia Conpul Galveston Nicae Vint New Texas Concera New Orleans Telians

Unreadable OCR Names Highlighted Across States and Cities

A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous personal and place names scattered across states including New York Texas Indiana and California. The text presents a jumbled sequence of individuals and locales with no clear event or context.

Tragic Flood Rescue Ends With Drowning Daughter

In Chappell HM Texas on May 17 Mr Browning former tenant on J OB Routt’s place bought Allen’s farm. His 10-year-old daughter disappeared while rescuing her father from floodwaters after a horse bolted into a stream. A strong effort to save her failed. the girl's body was recovered the next day and buried at Atkinsead cemetery.

Chappell HM Texas Mr. Browning J. OB Roy Allen Atkinsead

Texts Fuel Company Secures Major Texas Contract

Weatherford Texas May 10 Texts Fuel company Whowe headquarters in Chinei has secured a contract for several hundred thousand tons of pea coal to the El Paso Smelter company for the year. The deal beat bids from Coloréide and Odign Territory due to quality and enterprise.

Weatherford Texas Texts Fuel Company Whowe Chinei el Paso Coloréide Odign Apoaka

Nacogdoches Compress Co elects officers and declares dividend

At the annual stockholders meeting in Elvetson Texas on May 16 George H. Davidehn was reelected president B A Bloune tray and R K Whittaker were named vice presidents B S Westermark secretary and treasurer and Fr He Tacker was elected to fill the unexpired term of Joby Schmidt. The 1 percent reserve and 10 percent dividend were declared.

Nacogdoches Compress Co Elvetson Nacogdoches Texas Attnua Nacogdoches Compras Company George H. Davidehn B. A. Bloune Tray R. K. Whittaker Ebond Westermark Tressurer He Tacker Joby Schmidt

Smithville firm forms to erect and run compress plant

Smithville Texas May 1 a company organized with 46000 capital stock seeks a forty year charter to erect and maintain a compress plant at this place It will be incorporated as Smithville SORI Prona A warning has begun of 5000 off mill and a two story brick business house at Main street

Smithville Texas Awark Main Street

Castotia Beats tha Tha Kind You Have Always Bought

A jocular local note records Castotia defeating a rival team, described with playful misspellings. The item highlights a humorous outcome and reflects a light community sports mood.

Officials Probe School Board Appointive Powers

Austin inquiry centers on whether the Greenville city school board may appoint its own member as treasurer under a new school law. The Education Department indicated the board can choose a member or appoint a nonmember, though likely the treasurer should be from the board. A bondholders meeting in Philadelphia prompts mayoral actions and a special committee's arrival in early June to coordinate bondholder representation.

Austin Texas Sherrill Greenville Department of Education Inn Hall Ape Menbera Austin Dam Thin City Daly Einstein Philadelphia McCall Bali Wario Patios Ofimiell

Galveston Realty, Exchange, and Looming Ventures Raise Funds

A fragmented notice reports Galveston entities raising capital: Levy Realty Company of Galveston obtained 200,000 dollars, Galveston Hollowen Exchange began capital assets, and the Tradietetal Lorber company of Teadment increased capital stock from PLON00 to 4200000, with further unspecified allocations.

Levy Realty Cajpaiy Galveston Galveston Hoilowen’ Exchange Ealveston Aiset Tradiatetal Lorber Company of Teadment Mothe of Vmgrewetlyg Caplal

Wharton Talent Ahoad Delights Wharton Audience

Wharton hosts a vocal and piano recital featuring Miley Muiry Unreon Kidd and Aldridge Trurplet Kidd. Mik Kidd impressed with a virtuosic performance while the piano pieces carried melodic depth. The program highlighted standard musiciana selections and drew strong local praise.

Wharton Testa Luperond Miley Muiry Kidd Houston Aldridge Trurplet Apert House Alohe Whartey Cligdon Mik Kidd Himory Mmusiciana Mina Kidd Wharton Pullle

Taylor County Fair Plans Postponed May Schedule

The Taylor pair association board postpones the fair to May 22 23 26 with events running Tuesday through Friday. A ladies and merchants parade is set for May 23 at Wise Hall. Secretary H Blood says the program features top horses from the state and will be carried out on schedule.

Taylor Texas Taylor Pair Association Wise Aom H. Blood

Lost stock notices from Texas counties and towns

A collection of stray and stolen horse notices from Calumpur and Colorado counties in Texas. Listings include a bay horse ten years old with blue eye, a gray mare five years old with a branded hip, and a brown horse four years old with partial shoes, each offering rewards for recovery. Additional notices cite a mare from Wharton and a horse from Columbus area with contact for W. T. Burford.

Calumpur Texas Tolen Aderbach Columbus Lealing Adidtreus W. T. Burford Colorado County Jomen Caok Montgomery Avenue Gray Mare LG Bon Heep Water Anderaan

Stolen Horses and Reward Offered in Wharton County

Deputy sheriffs and officers pursue two hay horses described as 14 and 16 hands high with partial brands and marks. A reward of 10 dollars is offered for capture of the thief. authorities list stolen cattle and property details and urge owners to report information to M Glover and sheriff in Wharton County.

A. Pavia Wharton County Gongilen Honda Abe Marito Waelder M. Glover

Trinity River survey plan stirs Port Worth leaders

May 19 report from Port Worth notes the board of trade seeks a survey of the Trinity River from Dallas to Fort Worth. Ban ator Culboreny and Congean Taiahuan aid the effort with cooperation. President Paul Waplhe telegram confirms unified support and praise for the proposed survey.

Port Worth Texas Board of Trade Dale Tos Cinieeon Paul Waplhe Trinity River Dalian Juat Pasar W. T. Laohan

State Pharmacists Meeting Set for Sherman May 21 25 1901

The State Pharmacists Association gathers in Sherman for a five day session May 21 to 25 1901 with officers elected by acclamation. Jobe Hiehett of Myarne is named president and J Achott of Galveston is second vice president. J Thane of Taylor named third vice president and Woo Kirby of Bale Jae attends as secretary.

Wallis Texas Amecelatiog Sharman Sherman van Ehowen Bude Offone Jobe Hiehett Myarne Tiial Dent J . Achott Galveston

Census Exumentrations in Waco Ninth District

Dr CD Emer son, census supervisor for the Ninth district, visited Waco yesterday to instruct residents and release the latest population list. Two Hogriens are listed in Ward areas with one assigned to East Ward and the other to Fourth Ward. Ward population includes a large Black population with mixed reactions to a Black enumerator.

Waco Tixan Emerson Marin Entitiers Tor Waeodote Auulin Avenue Bridge Street Seventh Street Hraras River Thin Ward Af & Negro

Victims of Lightning Buried Near Denney Texas

Three men killed by a highway lightning strike were buried near their homes in Denney Texas. George Johnson died at the scene with wounds to the feet, while a Black man killed at the same time had no obvious wounds. Arthur Haden died in the field. death appeared instantaneous.

Denney Texas Lightnlog Porthway George Johnson Mr. Johnson Arthur Haden

Nervous Women and Uterine Troubles Ad Dressed

A health ad describes nervousness irritability and mood swings linked to menstrual issues. It promotes a remedy claimed to cure irregular menses, leukorrhea, and other uterine troubles, urging quick action.

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