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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1900

Page

4

Houston Post Publication Details and Delivery Rules

Houston Printing Company announces circulation and subscription rates for The Post and Sunday Post. It lists office addresses, advertising procedures, and payment rules, urging customers to pay by check and noting delivery hours and carrier policies in the city.

Theodore Bering Mesa Theodore Ing Chas. Lott Paul Hobby Special Ten Houston Printing Company

Panhandle Wheat Prospects Boost Regional Prosperity

A Panhandle observer notes brighter agricultural prospects as small stock raisers gain ground against cattle ranching. Wheat yields improve across Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas like regions, with emphasis on diversified farming and market-ready stock. The piece argues small farmers, especially fattened Shorthorn cattle, build taxable wealth and stable population.

Panhandle Ble Kansas Northwest Oklahoma Territory Texas Han Byet Drveren Prairie Missouri Miindis Kan- Sas

The Shame of Broken Pledges on Cuban Fraud

A editorial attacking the administration for alleged Cuban postal fraud and broken promises. It accuses officials of concealment and criticizes policy as expedient and self-serving, warning of national damage and imperial ambitions revealed by the situation.

San Antonio Mexican exhibit plan sparks regional talk

A San Antonio favored committee seeks Mexican hospital aid to attract a Mexican exhibit, boosting trade and interHC relations with Texas and the United States. The piece argues Houston's expo efforts should align with San Antonio’s initiative to draw Mexican participation and enhance regional progress.

San Antonio Abe Fe Texan Antite Committee Texas United States Benehehwry Houston Lorie

Critics charge Spanish American War trust ties and treachery

A masked opinion piece attacks the Spanish American War justifying it as conquest. It accuses the administration of broken pledges, favoring trusts, and corruption, singling out the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Cuba as victims of policy and dynastic interests.

United States Washington

Turbulent Front Pages Echo Plague Fears and Political Quietus

A chaotic column mocks officials and politicians amid reports of bubonic plague in California. It ridicules General Alger and Cabinet intrigue while hinting at revived diplomacy with Paris and Turkish envoys. The piece threads through social decline, moral exhortations, and public anxieties about national leadership.

Exchange Interviews on Overgovernment and Reform

A long reader letter discusses Texang’s overgovernment and widespread calls for a new constitution and legislative reform. It argues for stronger representation and warns against dictatorship while urging public support for constitutional change and honest governance.

Untitled government reform reflections and critiques

Fragmentary remarks discuss officeholders, voluntary service, and a push for a paid municipal department. Critiques argue the public should receive value for taxes and that firms could sustain a staffed town department if allowed, with attention to reform risks and responsibilities.

Terrell Volunter Morvicn Terrel Trafecript Matranes Promiatna

Diverse 19th Century Notes Highlighting Literacy Claims and Inventions

A digest of varied items notes Denmark’s claim of universal literacy, a folding ladder patent from New York, Canada’s Paris expo exhibits valued at 200000, and Wapley’s horticulture exhibits. It cites Chicago discovering theater dust harbors bacteria, Bellevue Hospital nursing reforms, and Oklahoma corn trains for India famine relief. Telegraph wires show higher conductivity on Monday due to Sunday rent plus a three week rest.

Denmark Prince of Wale New York Canada Wapley Chicago Bellevue Hosphital Oklahoma India

Prominent Figures Parade in Political Nominations and Appointments

The text lists nominations and political movements across various figures. It mentions Mr. Dolliver’s repeated congress nomination by Republicans in the Tenth Town Militries and notes celebratory acclamations for several candidates. It also references Mozoonidar’s visit to speak at Unitarian events, General Adthie MacArthur’s Philippine command, Judge William Ichren of Minnesota, Professor Guetay de Rehmoller’s German influence stance, and a Supreme Court move by Representative Harham of California for admitting his son and daughter-in-law to practice law.

Dolliver Mozoonidar Tholin Dowton Adthie MacArthur Lina Sure Otley Supreme Command Philippines Brasil University of Berlin Europe Yonra Haw United States Supreme Court Harham California Raward ¢. Bartam Lida Barham Kher Hiushind Banta Rona

Jealous lover’s vengeance ends with mustard vitriol

In Parle a betrayed girl named Jeanne exacts revenge on her lover the Viscount at his club. She disguises as a black clad figure and flings a corrosive liquid identified as a weak mustard emulsion into his face, causing his collapse. Police arrive as neighbors and the concierge assist. The Viscount vanishes and Paris laughs.

Parle Vincounts D Iressed Jeanne Mall Vonotiag Joanne Deni Doenne Paris

Talking Watch Mystery Baffles Soldiers at Marion Home

James Alkire, blind veteran from the Marion Soldiers' Home, demonstrates a watch that tells time in an unknown cipher. A physician explains the device as a Swley mechanism with coded markings, readable only with a missing key, prompting pension examination and a reported $100 seed money.

Kokomo James Alkire Marion Wight Alkire Bwilerland

Rabid Calves Die in Brookshire Texas Report

In Brookshire Texas on May 21 reports say calves bitten by a rabid dog two weeks earlier have gone mad and were killed. Several dogs bitten at the time show no signs of hydrophobia. Cotton choppers are in demand in the area with farmers paying 75 cents per day for labor.

Brookshire Texas

Supreme Court Affirms Tax Case on Interest and State Title

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Civil Appeals in the League tax dispute from San Augustine County. It held the State may foreclose its lien and waive rights to perfect title, noting the defendant had no title to affect and relied on the State’s process. The ruling addresses purchase of lands for taxes and liens.

Austin Texas Supreme Court Today League San Augustine County District Court Court of Civil Appeals Supreme Court Whith Wats Brown Dohem Fo

Texas Officials Attend Confederate Reunion and Board Appointments

Governor Sayorn and J. Tengen traveled to Fort Worth for the Texas division Confederate Veterans reunion. A Cass County appointee joined the Agricultural and Mechanical College board. Central Texas railways filed tax reports and several insurance firms resolved franchise tax issues, with Woodmen of the World restored to standing after nonpayment.

Hoston Thailanee Insurante Johnson Boston Incurabee Company Beaton Masa Sayorn Jutze Tengen Fort Worth Agricultural and Mechanicat College Ph. P. Holland Kendall Stephenville Joti Torlton Cemtral Voxan Northern Rail- Foad Helvetia, Relolue Sven and Helvetia Fire Insurance Woodmen Edinburg American Land Marriage Company Beottiah Mortgage Land and Invent+ ment company Scottish-American Mortgage Company D. Co, Heath & Co

Masonry Dedication Promises Largest Texas Gathering Next Month

B F Fremier, grand treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Texas Masons, predicts a record attendance for the dedication of the Masons' orphanage project in Fort Worth. He notes the endowment will fund long term care and honors previous lodge efforts, with strong representation expected from Mineral Wells Weatherford and other lodges.

Fort Worth Texan B. F. Fremier Grand Lodge of Manons Siste of Order Ace Grand Lodge of Texas Mineral Wells Ens Weatherford John

Texas U S Delegates Flocking to Encampment in Fort Worth

Delegates to the annual encampment of the United Confederate Veterans in Texas flood Fort Worth with over half the crowd expected by tomorrow. Ex Governor Hubbard may address the Confederates. Commander General Volley and Adjutant Young arrive tonight, with Severn, John M. Heagan, and Captain J. Booth joining from Austin. Parade set to move at dawn tomorrow.

Fort Worth Texan Ieloe United Confederate Veterans Texas Hubbard Springheis Young Severn John M. Heagan Booth General Molloy Atatl Austin

Wireless Telegraphy Advances Marconi System Described

The article explains Marconi's directed signal system with a dipole-like vertical wire and a coherer as both receiver and detector. It covers transmitter and receiver tuning, the role of coils and high resistance, shielding the coherer, and the claimed ranges and shipboard trials. It notes potential for oceanic transmission and future improvements including dual vertical wires for direction control and higher sensitivity detectors.

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Parade Likely Lengthiest Parade In Calvert Texas

May 21 report from Calvert Texas notes a rodent meeting of Camp Townsend ex-Confederates where James Singer was elected delegate to the reunion at Louvalville. Kate Higginbotham named sponsor with maids of honor Mary Drennan and Miriam McNeill. BP Booper was chosen as captain for Fort Worth.

Monument Unveiling for Warder-Personal in Palestine

In Palestine Texas on May 21 the H D Evang monument was unveiled in East Hill Cemetery under Button Willow camp Woodmen of the World No 295. Rev T W Merlin Jones District Attorney Crook spoke. local music aided the ceremony.

Malestina Texas H. D. Evang East Hill Cemetery Button Willow Camp T. W. Merlin Jones Crook Jackson F. E. Safford International - Great Northern Railway Birmingham Ala R. RB. Claridge San Antonio Victor Aga International and Creat Northern Railway Company Taltian Lane Oalenane Kate MaKer- Thin Williams Mr. Evans Asio H. &Pane Vores Charles Simmons Micder Trim Alatrict

Orange Toens Notes in Orange Texas May 21

Obituary note for Miler Filpsey of Orange Texas a trusted grog expert and former lawyer associated with Bancrot Lumber company. He moved from Spring Lake Michigan ten years ago and died at his home after an illness noted to have worsened rapidly.

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Unclear schedule of weekly study and reading events

Fragmented text lists multiple days with study topics and activities including political subjects and literature. It mentions lessons for amateurs and general weekly slots but lacks coherent details, dates, or organizations to identify a clear news item.

Missing Horses and a Runaway Colt Advertisements

Sheriff seeks a sorrel horse four to five years old four or five hands high with bell and no brand listed near Lovelady Houston Texas. Reward twenty five dollars for information. Also a notice from Colorado County Texas offers reward for a dark ginger colored man and a separate inquiry about a dun pony.

Witte J. Carlson Lovelady Houston Texas George Chappell W. T Colorado County

Unclear early report cites shooting near Shaw’s Bend

Fragmentary text describes a shooting near Shaw’s Bend with references to Jacob Goodman and a unnamed Black assailant. Details are jumbled as witnesses recall a struggle at a bar and gunfire affecting Goodman and others.

Shaw's Bend Here Jacob Goodman Goodman

Teams In New York Special to The Poel

New York May 21 The foilt ans are registered at New ae AustiIn H. W. Dodge Jt Theresth Hoffman er Coreioana W. C. Bart and Barth Astor Fort Worth s 8 Prieiman Galveston Mrs B 5 Wilabo e San Antonit l M rere f Texans Colonel Thomas Pe Waldorf Artoria.

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Dallas Man Charged with Felonious Assault on Farmer

Dallas Texas May 21 24 A 70 year old farmer was struck on the head with an object in a field near Blas and is charged with intent to kill. Victim hospitalized as authorities investigate motive and suspect.

Dallas Texas Elem Ealing County Victor Blas

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