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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1900
Page
5
In Bee and surrounding counties Texas reports indicate Republican and Democratic maneuvers to back or block candidates for the U S House seat. Names such as Kleberg Mastidions Chilton Luby and others are mentioned amid party conventions and calls for primaries.
Brazoria County Texas May 31 Judge M.8 chairman of the democratic executive committee calls for a meeting at the court house in Angies on May 24 to fix a date for primaries and to name the place and date by the county convention.
Hill County Texas voters will hold an advisory gathering on May to discuss harmony within the party and to map the approach for county nominations. The event aims to align populist candidates and secure support across local factions.
The county convention to be held here will discuss fusing with Republicans but midline factions push to deal, while Sioux Falls regular populists refuse. The breach between factions appears irreconcilable.
Fayette County Democrats adopt strong resolutions endorsing Dr. I E Clark for representative in Congress from the Tenth district. They approve continued support for Sayers administration, Bryan for president, and urging delegates to back Clark at the congressional nominating convention.
Oscar C. LorenskioM, mayor of Corpus Christi, Texas, was reelected to his fifth term after defeating two opponents. Born in New Orleans in 1850, he moved to Corpus Christi in 1855 and began as a clerk before opening a grocery. He later built a business empire including a fleet of 10,109 acres, cattle operations, and ownership of city real estate and 50 tenement houses.
Delegates from the tenth district to the National convention in Kansas City are designated with a note on the withdrawal of Dr J B Clark who urged support for Geof Burgens Bay. The Fayente county Democratic executive committee was elected for two years and a resolution opposed appointing delegates who favor public ownership by the government and pensions.
Madisonville convened precinct meetings on May 19 with Midway to meet May 26. J C Webb elected permanent chairman W M Whitmire secretary. The party endorsed Storey for railroad commissioner and re election candidates for appellate judges Han T H Ball for congress Jos Bailey for US senate 7 M Smither for district judge A M Campbell for district attorney. Other precincts not yet heard from.
Railroad Commissioner L J Storey arrives in Dallas to organize his forces for next Saturday's primaries. His rival Cur ia is expected tomorrow and a hot contest is foretold. Comptroller Finley and Captain RK Ms Leve are also due in Dallas this week to wage earnest struggles for the county's twenty three votes in the party convention.
In Bestland Texas on May 20 the primaries favor a large slate led by Governor J. J. Gayers and United States Senator J. W. Batley. Also supported are J. N. Browning for lieutenant governor and Tom Smith for attorney general, with R. W. Finley and others winning key offices.
May 20 Linden Texas Cass county populists plan a full county ticket and decline to fuse with the primary Democrats. The Democratic executive committee chooses to have a convention while another faction seeks Populist union with Democrats at the county ticket convention.
A petition presented to Colmesneil commissioners court seeks an election on the question of prohibition in Tyler County. The filing appears at the current term of the court with formal steps noted.
The court ordered a countywide election to be held on a June date to decide whether the prohibition on the sale of malt and spirituous liquors should continue.
Captain J H Roberts of Liverpool announced his candidacy for representative from Brazoria and Matagorda counties. The May 21 statement marks the fifth candidate in the field, four from Brazoria and one from Matagorda, signaling a lively contest pending Democratic primaries.
Caldwell Texas May 21 The grand jury has returned twelve felony bills. The district court opened its criminal docket with a guilty plea to burglary and no penitentiary years. County Judge EB G Hanks and Commissioner Newcomb left Jay Galveston this evening. White Man's Union Primaries Wharton Texas May 21 Primary set for May 1 across wartone precincts. a plurality vote will pick the union ticket for the campaign.
In Stephenville at a county convention on May 19 the Erath county populists nominated a full county ticket except for district clerk. The gathering was small but orderly and passed off harmoniously.
May 21 in Burgess Kayette county: Judge Glare reports a telegram from J. W. Ragedale stating Dr. Clark has withdrawn and Kayette county will join Burgess.
The remains of Celostal R. B. W. Plimin were buried at Odd Fellows' cemetery in Denton Texas after being moved from Nashville to meet family wishes. Col Pitman led the cavalry in the Civil War under N B Forrest before Plimin moved to Texas. He led Trinity University in Ten Ana and later served as principal of a large school and city schools superintendent in Denton.
May 20 report says Bry att Hinophries an old respected citizen died at his home ten miles northeast of town. Born January 12, 1815 in Shelby County Tennessee near Memphis, he was 98 years 3 months 7 days old. He moved to Texas in 18 and settled in Nacogdoches County, aided building the front brick house in Nacogdoches in 1846 and remained active. His wife survived him with several sons and daughters, all respected citizens.
Farmers in Mount Calm Texas on May 21 reveal the finapeils condition of the community as locals list cash on capes by free
A Galveston crowd quarreled with ex Governor Hogg over using a platform built by non union labor. A union committee insisted on the platform, while Colonel Moody defended paying regardless of workers’ union status. Miles Crowley proposed speaking from a wagon. Also: A grocery drummer from Cleburne, Texas, A. Nash, was found dead in his hotel room in Galveston. He was 63, survived by a wife and son. funeral arrangements to be made in Cleburne. Dredging for South Pacific docks near Dagan tonight faces machinery delays but is set to start with dredge work 1101 feet offshore.
Marriage notices list Sirpnaes paired with Christian Sarreen and Mra Murry B Bul livan, George Carpenter and Miss Julia Frigby, Frederick Fergue Hunter and Miss Henrietta Muagdsloon Tolex, Taither Ellis Birdecog and Miss Mattie Bariaean.
Mr J B Birdsong of Greenville Texas and Misa Mattie Barineau of this city quietly married this afternoon at the home of the bride. They plan to make Greenville their future home.
The morning docket lists a bankruptcy discharge recommendation for M. E. Fowler of Houston. J. H. Shelly and A. Haylueau are noted with travel or duties in Lake Charles and Denkern, while Col. George B. Korat of the Tremont Hotel left for New Orleans.
A scrambled OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and places including Temple Houston St. Louis Kansas City Philadelphia New York Covington Dallas and Philadelphia with various initials and surnames. The text resembles a city directory or mailing list excerpt with many personal names.
In Quintans Texas on May 1 1900 the keeper reports a message from the Eighth Lighthouse District via New Orleans ordering lights extinguished at 4 30 am on May 28 until the solar eclipse passes. Commander J R Belfridge signs the Navy notice.
In Nacogdoches Texas the annual Keighte of Pythias decoration was held after a postponement. The procession formed at the hall and marched to the cemetery to decorate the graves of five elder members. Rev Ellie Smith delivered the annual address. Wettermark served as marshal.
Hans Ped derton a German immigrant aged about 22 years hanged himself in his room in Grandview Texas early this morning. He had a wife and child but one brother was living there.
Delegates arrive for the eleventh annual gathering with two presidential candidates on site. National Secretary Louis T. Ga Mevunie and Louis V. La Taste of Montgomery head a long list of attendees from many states. La Taste plans a critical report on trusts and traveling salesmen, while the association reports 16 282 members, up 2 134 from last year, as Rev A W Burroughs returns from San Antonio.
Victoria Texas May 21 officials named for Victoria county including O and Mande Co OC Chuiffe W McCullough EO of Horss H D Sullivan and Howard Guth secretary. Mr EB WW Clark assumed charge of the duties as noted in the notice.
Newsom aged 40 died in San Antonio Texas when an electric lift wire broke and struck him as he stood beneath a load. A bystander attempted to drag the wire away but it felled and fatally entangled him. Local man Angier Tineman aided in the scene and was severely shocked.
Bank organizers from Marven City return after preliminary work on a National bank in Cuere Texas with 50400 capital. Directors recommended include W G Butler and others. Otto Buchel receives congratulations as a baby boy is born, with several names listed among organizers.
A large crowd gathered despite poor weather as KOUSA'S BAND and Heri Meya-Souna performed a concerto in Hirreti's garden. Notable attendees from the Anorigan colony in Bern included Armbaseader White and others, with United States delegates also present. The ensemble played with enthusiasm before a cheering audience, as plans for further performances were announced.
County Physician V. B. Jeter notes several amillpox cases among local residents near Linden. Other doctors report not malipox but Orban illness, with no clear diagnosis. All patients are improving.
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