Houston Daily Post Publication Details and Rates
The Houston Daily Post lists multiple edition titles and office addresses. It provides subscription rates by mail or in advance, with prices for six months and one year, and notes regional offices and traveling agents.
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Houston
Texas
Woond Clasa Mattor
Eastern Buanee
Kew York
S. Beckwith
Chiccago
Tis dC
Beckwith Special Agency
CSE Holland
Holland
B. Toreop
J. K Grist
City Post Billing Rules and Delivery Notice
City carriers deliver The Post across the city with monthly and annual rates. Heilig oversees city cash collection. Theodore K and Lott and Pow handle city bills and substitutions require written authorization. Payments by check to The Houston Printing Company. late or missing deliveries require prompt office ratification. orders by staff not recognized. Houston Friday May 25 1900.
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I Dore Heilig
Messrs
Theodore K
Lott
Pow! Hobby
Poudney
Howston Printing Company
Houston
American sympathy for Boer republics amid British war
The Roer republics face a cool Washington reception yet garner American sympathy. The piece argues the Boer cause echoes the colonial fight for independence and condemns Britain’s expansion, noting strong domestic opposition to war and support for self rule. It emphasizes shared ideals of liberty and resistance against conquest.
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Washington
Real Britain
London
Great Britain
Owen
Amerleing
Hag
The Last Prof Destroyed At The Hague Conference
The piece reflects on the peace conference at The Hague with diplomats from Germany Britain Russia France and Japan. It notes cautious hopes for disarmament while acknowledging imperial ambitions and the faint prospects of lasting agreement amid wartime aims.
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Tague
Canferooo
Ccar
Germany
Delogae
Kaiser Hasibwen
Britain
Delogerew
Hague
Alicia
Wrance
Alwace Loraine
Russia
Wea
Constantinople
Pio
Japan
Peace Commission Plans and Power Plays in the Anglo Boer War
The text describes a peace commission empowered by twenty five powers to press for action and interpellation to halt the Anglo Boer War. It notes powers ignore the commission and fear intervention with Britain, doubting any shift in stance. It concludes that hopes for a unified world compact fail as colonial interests persist.
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Great Britain
Peace Commission
Callibie
Patlons
Hkerntes
Aldo
Heroaltes
An Interesting Wager In Wall Street Circles
A New York City correspondent to St Louis tells of Jim Keena the Magician of Wall Street wagering on McKinley Bryan odds in Canton. Keena bets ten thousand to one hundred thousand, arguing on the presidential campaign, with further notes on political and military topics of the era and remarks on Texas and the Philippines.
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St. Touls
New York City
Jim Keena
Wall Street
Canton
Bryan
Keene
Bool
Lindel Hovey
Mitnina
Uberty
Rene Dickward
Yorktown
Honisire Keene
Wall Kirpet
Fortuna
Piivaka
Tito
Dickitis
Almoat Gald
Almont
Wadile
Novo
Fragmentary editorial on public patience and war distractions
The piece laments public indifference and urges health departments to work hard. It reflects on anger toward the administration and mentions Cuba, the Philippines, Turkey, and European conflicts as distractions from local conditions. The tone is critical and wary of authorities.
Political Reform Debate in Texas Primaries and Homestead Law
A lengthy editorial discussion criticizes Texas political practice and the homestead law. It argues for reform without revolution, cautions against demagoguery, and calls for fair primary processes and clearer lawmaking to prevent fraud and improper influence. It notes the Bailey anti expansion stance and explores state tax, land, and river projects.
May bagging prices likely rise for season says The Pont editor
The Pont editor from Henderson Texas notes May and June contracts determine bagging needs for the coming season. Prices are about 40 percent higher than last year, with merchants and manufacturers pricing pressure if contracts delay. A public notice could prompt merchants to lock in orders, possibly lowering consumer costs.
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Hagelug
Wes
Todthe
Pont
Henderson
Texan
BB. Alford
Texas anti trust law and insurance issues in Texas
Long column discusses the Texas anti trust law led by Henera Smith and its impact on monopolies and insurance companies. It notes actions against gas and electric utilities, questions about mutual fire and life policies, tax reporting by insurers, and comments on New York capital seeking Texas business.
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Atatin
Texas
Henera Smith
United States
San Antonio
Joe
New York City
Smith
Oronopoly
Hineelf
Texse
Rusta
Gerbain
Nsurance
Itl
Fire
Iife
Tnpuinde
Nia
KR. H. Baker
New York
Uma
A Letter From Paris Reflects Daily Life Not Romance
A traveler describes Paris beyond monuments, cherishing daily scenes. He notes children at the gallery, omnibuses, and servants in Henriette’s care, observing a practical French charm in everyday interactions and small domestic details.
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Paris
Notre Dame
Louvre
Luxembourgs Gardens
Champs -Elysees
Napoleon
Champs Elysees
Bois de Boulogne
Eifel Tower
Pasia
Ely
Omniibia
Wipsige Hubli
Lisa
Henriette
Riette
Jere
Mmatinagl Tere Sinauaty
Vast Mecca hotel project and global oddities headline mixed item
A sprawling Mecca hotel with 5060 capacity is described, alongside assorted notes on lumber shortages in Georgia, legal claims in Pennsylvania, social remarks on women and homes, Samoa serpents, a towering cornstalk in Kansas, a Cuban fair daring, shifts in Japanese demographics, table manners of Queen Victoria, Confederate veteran John M. Allen, a Latin dictionary habit, and an oral teaching plan in Copenhagen.
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Mecca
Georgia
Coranton
Otto Teane Sidebottom
John Shafer
Korm
Ate
Samoa
Owennsboro
New York
Queen Victoria
George TH
John M. Allen
Ifo
Cumberland University
Copenhagen
Notable Figures and Oddities Highlight Late 19th Century News
The item lists Colonel Dalgetty born 1563 with service in South Africa, Yale President Hailey praising Herbert Spencer, Lieutenant Governor Woodruff courting older voters, sculptor MacMonnies at the World’s Fair, the Prince of Wales collecting Victorian era authors’ pens, and Herman C. Nernias admired for dress as third secretary in Washington.
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Dalgetty
Wepenet
Hod
South Africa
Hailey
Yale
Herbert Spencer
Woodruff
New York
Sore Hyookiya
MacMonnies
Prince of Wales
Hielf
Tennyson
Browning
Swipburon
Hardy
Robert Louis Stevengan
Herman C. Nernias
London
Washington
Yeajo
Noers and the Boston Herald Commentary
A fragmented editorial critique discusses local officials in New York and public opinion in the Philippines, contrasting criticism of others with fault in one’s own actions and questioning the credibility of a three-member deputation of readers.
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Noers
Boston Herald
Boar Commissioners
New York
The
Hipinon
Develop Your Plate With Pyrogallic Acid Developer
The article explains how to prepare a pyrogallic acid developer from stock solutions, mixing three bottles with water and specific salts to create solutions for photographic plate development. It covers hydrometers for accurate strength, steps for mixing, and how to combine solutions for exposure, development times, fixing, and rinsing to produce a negative.
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BBC
Meine
Ourvowsie
Bevy
Theo
Demgrave
Jas
Do Nm
Filipinos and Boers Compare Struggles for Independence
The article argues the United States should not favor Filipino independence to pressure Washington. It notes Filipinos, though poorly armed and led, show extraordinary bravery and suffer far higher casualties than the Boers, who have better arms and trenches. Both seek political independence from England's opponents.
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United States
Washington
Belog
Billy
Youngest Confederate Guard Claim Sparks Letter to Editor
A Port Lavaca reader challenges The Post as to who is the youngest Confederate guard, citing C. P. Robertson of Chattanooga who enlisted at 18 years 7 months, L. H. Parish of Calvert who enlisted in Galveston on September 27 156, and Dr. C D W McNeill of Port Lavaca born May 6 1841, with details of service and ages.
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Port Lavaca
Texas
C. P. Robertson
Chattanooga
L. H. Parish
Calvert
Galveston
Second
Texas Infantry
C. D. W. McNeill
Tennessee Army
McNeill
Griffin
Esi
Georgia
Course Schedule Fragments Reflect Varied Learning Topics
The text lists weekly instructional topics with days and subjects such as American Pol, Tucemiaye, Scientific Di, Twenty Lessons to Conversation, Studies for Girls, Amateure, Golea Literature. Reading appears fragmented and inconsistent across days.
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Pfridaya
Bmdor Amateure
Golea
Soldier honored for service in Confederate forces memory
A fragmented obituary recalls a Confederate officer serving at West Point in 1885 and later actions near Atlanta and Kentucky. It notes captivity as a prisoner of war, leading sharpshooters, and claims the honor belongs to soldiers who volunteered and fought bravely.
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Ue C. Tyler
Phrale
Ers
Weat Point
Saree States Kentucky Cavalry
Atlanta
Dangerous river conditions near Concho raise rescue efforts
May rain near San Angelo Texas created dangerous currents on the Concho River attracting a large rescue push. Mules drowned belonging to M B Pullias stockman. an elderly couple avoided drowning after a wagon drifted and was carried by the river. John D Williams, a respected citizen, led a funeral for a local figure. A citizens' committee formed to organize a roping contest and race while cattle herds in the area were thinning.
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Concho Daungreens
San Angelo
Texas
Fe Concho
M. B. Pullias
Air
Garvin
Hidorade
Carrie
Horace
John D. Williams
Williams
Camp County
Camp County, He Leaved 4 Large A Citizens’ Meeting
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