This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1900
Page
2
A fragmentary speech outlines loyalty to law and order after a court ruling in the state. It contrasts liberal and Republican stances, promising a vigorous campaign to protect civil liberty and oppose what is labeled as unlawful removal of officers.
In Frankfort on May 21 crowds celebrate the state capitol evacuation after Governor Goebel’s assassination. 200 people lay flowers at his grave and ceremonies mark a holiday mood as Taylor supporters depart and officials discuss ongoing cases related to the governorship dispute.
Indiana Governor Mount refuses to honor a Kentucky extradition request for Charles A. Finley former Kentucky secretary of state detained briefly and later released. The move centers on Finley’s alleged role as accessory before the murder of William Goodall. Governor Mount cites merit over political lines and promises a full explanation later.
The Louisiana Democratic caucus nominated Senator McBrery to begin a term in 1903 and Governor Murphy J. Foster to succeed Senator Caffery, whose term ends in 1901. Foster said he would follow Democratic wishes on the 16 to 1 proposition, while McEnery demanded the Senate remain above party interests.
A patent medicine ad claims PAZO CANTMUNT4 cures mites in six to fourteen days with immediate relief on application. It offers a money back guarantee and lists a price of cents. The writer asserts the discovery is a sole positive remedy for mites.
Washington May 21 a senate clash over a resolution by Mr Allen to grant Boer commissioners floor privileges ended 48 to 1 with opposition led by Mr Davis. Debate centered on executive vs legislative powers as commissioners sought informal access to public proceedings during their Washington visit.
A jumble of Senate and House actions outlines proposals from Congressman Llayden to secure one arch mat ina tion camp for Texas. Other items note Democratic HQ moves in Washington, Cuba changes, court rulings, riots in St Louis, and health and railway policy developments affecting Houston and Galveston.
Commodity notes show cotton slumping amid aching demand while Wheat and corn hold steady. Sugar prices rise as the sugar trust advances and competitors track higher. Stock markets report slight declines with limited support from London not materializing.
The council pauses the ordinance regarding milk and food inspection with further efforts planned. Reported activities include awarding honor to Confederate Veterans and civil service discussions. The city records robberies and a court case involving colored newspaper men.
Lawmakers reamined the post office bill while Mr Tillman denounced the rendition war as cowardly. Mr Hoar defended American sympathy for the Boers as a patriotic stance, and debates touched hypnorelog influences and Philippine attitudes. An appropriation for pneumatic tube service was approved and a Nicaragua canal bill discussion followed with adjournment after executive session.
Washington May 21 The house passed two key labor bills under suspension of the rules. One extends the eight hour law to all laborers under government contracts. The other bans convict labor in certain industries and subjects it to state jurisdiction. Debate touched on made goods and amendments, with party lines and procedural moves noted.
Washington on May 21 reports strong efforts to name Juntion Parker of the New York Supreme Court as the Democratic vice presidential candidate. Party leaders push Parker as a national asset, arguing his appeal could win Southern and Western allies and help carry New York State for Bryan.
El Paso and San Francisco report clashes over bubonic plague inoculation with Chinese residents fearing forced treatment. Board of health says highbinder activity has delayed acceptance while quarantine in El Paso tightens border controls to prevent spread and halt traffic from San Francisco amid no new plague cases.
Opposition grows to locating the National Democratic headquarters in Chicago during the 1896 campaign. Chairman Jones aims to keep the headquarters in Washington but argues that news from the city cannot reach the people promptly. The note references newspaper coverage and delayed reporting from that era.
A. B. Hughes a well known Denton farmer died at his home Saturday night. Medical examination cited apoplexy as the cause. He was about 40 years old and in normal health prior to the collapse.
The Southern General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church met in Atlanta on May 21 for the thirty-ninth annual session. Principal candidates for bishop were within a few votes, while overtures on divorces church governance and the confession of faith were debated.
In Chattanooga Tenn May 21 delegates of the Cumberland Presbyterian Voters Assembly devoted time to foreign and home missionary work. A report from the Indian Territory showed great need for guidance. the Choctaw in Giang area reported pitiful conditions and missionaries withdrawn for lack of funds. Rev J J Vance urged more focus on evangelization as the greatest opportunity in history. Rev John E Hail was honored as a midwlrary to Janun. his Japan born parents support noted. Tomorrow reports on standing committees proceed with focus on the allegation against Prof py Foster over church position on atonement.
Two leading candidates contest a pivotal bishop election with the West and East near parity. Delegates gathered as the meeting adjourned amid uncertainty about academic findings and party divisions, with Dr. J W Hamilton and David J Moore cited among major figures.
The St Louis gathering, May 21 91, debated the board of education report with parliamentary skirmishes but adopted the report and recommendations unanimously. Rev George B Stewart of Auburn Theological Seminary spoke on church finances and ministry, noting slow lay involvement. The afternoon focused on education and freedmen missions with fraternal greetings from Atlanta.
A sequence of short weather notes reports warmer conditions in parts of Washington and Eastern Texas with midweek highs around seven inches of rainfall not specified. Fresh easterly winds persist into midweek, while Oklahoma sees similar warmth and stronger winds on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The six Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee publish a minority report opposing the proposed trust amendment and anti trust bill. They say enforcement failures stem from officials who refuse to prosecute and political interference. They urge stronger penalties and targeted actions against fraud and abuse, stressing protections for the needy.
General Obagi notes broad weather observations across the United States during meridian time, highlighting patterns in temperature, humidity, and air pressure. The report emphasizes regional variability and early signs of shifts in seasonal conditions.
In Philadelphia ex Senator Ost announces reelection campaign. Reports from various cities note peace conference outcomes and political moves. In New York a murder case ends with an electric chair sentence for Polleaman.
Fragmentary OCR text presents uncertain fragments with no clear event or names to summarize into a coherent news item. No readable entities or actions emerge for a factual card.
The text mentions Conte and forts, with references to Carolina and a crowd. Details are garbled but indicate a report about a planned action or arrival near Confederate sites and a great throng attending a related event.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.