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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1900
Page
5
The document details county primary results and campaign notes for J Storey and E P Curtis with county by county tallies. It lists counties such as Dallas, Bexar, Travis, Austin area, and mentions vote instructions and pledged delegations.
After labor last night the popular ex-Emittes announced tentative nominees for county offices in Mil county including Dr B B Ward for district clerk Ira Infessor D C Wornall J J Connally for commissioner No 3 C Knipp for commissioner No 4 R A McDuff justice of the peace No 1 E V Smith not No 1 George Traylor secy and others. The body is empowered to proceed.
Advert claims a remedy by Hallock’s Wonderful Bloc Fiore Wehly to cure nerv ous debility fatigue weak nerves and weary minds. Sold at drug stores at 00S Main street Houston from a neon laboratory.
The article notes factional battles within the Populists as they seek to maximize ticket support amid opposition to dominations and party outlays. Voters remain divided on the National ticket. a resolution to follow state committee actions seems unlikely to be honored, leaving few Populists in Hill County after the election.
Dallas County voters shape postprimary power with sharp shifts in county offices and state races. Curtis defeats Storey for railroad commissioner. Henderson tops Hurt for criminal appeals. Finley loses to Love for comptroller. Burke wins in his county while Gousett narrows the district race.
The Eleventh senatorial district democratic convention in Marlin Texas May 24 nominated J. J. Swann of Falls County for senator and Tom Conolly of Marlin for the legislature. The convention endorsed Governor Sayers and W. J. Bryan for president and unanimously approved both nominations with Swann and Conolly accepting.
May 26 Cuero Texas reports returns from county primaries. Finley and Pleasants carried all large boxes as instructed while Blorey won railroad and Williams Gaines for supreme court. Storey lost Yoakum and took four, with Yorktown and Arnockville voting for J. M. Hur.
The Liberty Texas democratic precinct convention met today and chose delegates to the county convention on June 18. It endorsed Gov Sayers administration and supported State officers Smith Robbins Rogan Finley Kendall. D W Bailey for United States senator Teagle for State senator Pickett Jr for representative Cooper for congress Hightower for district judge Robinson for district attorney Ninth Judicial district Henderson for Judge Court of Criminal Appeals Finley for comptroller and Curtis for railroad commissioner.
May primary and county convention notes from Richmond and Rosenberg Texas. Delegates instructed to back R W Pintey for comptroller. J A McFachin for district judge. unit rule adopted. Joe Duff visited, gathering support from longtime friends. local mood mixed with party pride.
Serder N Dobbs and Dr J M Watking named as delegates with alternates R H McGormick R Hodges Dr W F Gaedke A Mitchell and W C Baker. Delegates go uninstructed.
Democratic precinct convention in Sublime convened at 10 a.m. W. J. Bryan endorsed for president. Delegates instructed to vote for Pleasants and GUI for Court of Civil Appeals First District, Kennon district judge, Ells district attorney, Clark representative, Paulus senator, and McKnight floater.
The Business League of Alvin Texas initiates a movement to secure the Democratic senatorial convention for the Seventeenth district. Alvin promotes its central location with strong train service hotels and food facilities as reasons it would be an ideal venue, with Yaos county chairman to hear the proposal.
Coleman County Texas May 26 Congress man Lanham comptroller Lore railroad commissioner Curtle representative Mc Loilan county judge B F Rose sheriff Robert Goodfellow carried primaries yesterday Bailey Savers Brownlow Smith Rogan Robbing Love Kendall Storey Gaines Williams Henderson Fisher and Lanhani named among aspirants in the Coleman county tally.
Seguin Texas May 24 primary endorses Sayers administration and slate for Finley Storey and all State officers. Greenwood backed for legislature Henderson for criminal appeals judge James for chief justice civil appeals. Resolution favors civil Hibell reform and opposes judicial conventions. Rudolph Kleberg endorsed for collectors.
Victoria Texas May 21 The democratic county convention met by call of the county chairman The May 18 primary vote showed no change from the prior report Delegates were appointed to conventions A resolution favoring inauguration of a reform in politics was adopted.
Archer City Texas May 24 Democratic convention instructed for county offices including comptroller R W Finley railroad commissioner Storey judge civil appeals Henderson for senator twenty ninth district MR DC Smythe for representative one hundred and worth dine district T J Day
Wharton County Tejas May 24 The democratic precinct convention convenes at 2 p.m. to elect delegates to the county convention led by Hon J N DenVla to meet in Wharton June 3 1990.
Telegram reports John Sullivan, believed to be part of a Louisville and Nashville train robbery near Birmingham years ago, in a Louisiana town. John Ward, once jailed, aided Sullivan and is to identity him. their Texas and Pacific heist involved $120. Phillips, in Texas penitentiary, to serve five years. Ward posted bond at 1600.
A Mexican Central train wreck near Jimenez 400 miles south of El Paso yesterday morning at 2 injures five passengers. Mrs H M Boyd of Cynthia Ky among the injured with a broken leg, others unnamed. Superintendent Carley of the Pullman company went to Jimenez to investigate and report to local officers.
Crowley Louisiana May 26 Reverend Percy Ki Koickerbocker pastor of the South Methodist church receives a three month vacation granted by the congregation. The principal M G L McCaine of the Crowley public school has taken a trip to the Paris fair. Other locals plan trips as well. In local baseball Crowley defeats Broussard 10 to 0.
The fragmentary text notes public sentiment leaning toward regulation and an impression that no pause is expected for now. It reflects a general view without specific details on policies, dates, or entities involved.
Telegram from Beachmont notes Captain J. P. Van Houton died in Wharton Texas yesterday. A gallant veteran of Terry’s Rangers he joined every fight from start to finish. He belonged to Camp Hitchell Confederate Veterans. Remains to be shipped to Wharton for interment. four teen Confederate soldiers already rest in the local cemetery.
The Greenville Rifles, a sanitary company unit, visited Parlé for a fair and carnival. They led the head of the parade and guards in a sham battle against Bonham Texarkana and Paris, holding their position with skill and bravery. Citizens of Paris praised their conduct, and locals predicted a strong welcome for them.
The Masonic guild of Galveston plans its annual meeting in Dickinson Dota Texas on May 24 with delegates from Alta Loma and nearby towns. They nominated T F Lowry of Alta Loma for commissioner of the mainland and later nominated S C Pomeroy of Hitchcock for commissioner. both assemblies aim for non partisan action as farm work follows dry period.
May 5 report from Woodville notes a grand jury empaneled Monday completed its term Thursday evening returning eleven misdemeanor indictments and one felony. The regular jury was discharged Monday on a petition claiming farmers delayed by heavy rains, with no further interest shown for action at this time.
Readers learn about International and Northern railroad shipping along with price details for Penohen items. The letter discusses a pet solution for hard times, mentions peaches arriving by October and notes various local trade concerns and shipping costs.
Captain SM Cunningham arrived yesterday with a detachment and met forces under Fing Sergeany amid a rainstorm near Cleborne. The engagement followed a convoy movement toward May Oh a Miatriat and Chepurtig.
In Victoria Texas on May 26 the jury found Nord Nelson guilty after more than twenty four hours of deliberation. The verdict carries a seven year sentence. A motion for a new trial will be heard by Judge Wilson tonight as the district court term closes.
Sheriff Nunn received a call from Edge to investigate a field death. A Black man named Pomp Tramel was found dead in a field where he had been working. The incident occurred in Bryan Texas on May 2, with Edge in the northern part of the county providing initial information.
San Felipe Texas May 20. San Felipe school cloned a nine months term. Mr. W L Gray, Miss Lula Gray and Mina Jewel Berner left yesterday as visitors to the commencement exercises at Georgetown.
An 19th century notice promotes Stuart's Quadrant Tablets as the only internal catarrh cure in tablet form. It claims local applications fail to reach the disease cause and touts a blood cleansing antiseptic internal treatment suitable for both adults and children, with emphasis on safety and palatability.
The Texas Adjutant General announces a June 1 1900 reorganization of the Frontier battalion after Attorney General T. S. Smith ruled privates lack arrest powers. Six lieutenants and captains to be paid reduced rates. privates to perform non law enforcement duties under commissioned officers.
The Secretary of State lists charter filings for Texarkana Lumbar Co and Bass Brothers' Drug Co with capital stocks of £10,000 and $50,000 respectively. Fort Worth and Rio Grande district paid quarterly tax on earnings. Sugar Land railroad paid tax on small earnings. indemnity Fire Insurance Co of New York granted permit to operate in the state. Governor Sayers reports Oliver Woodard, a May 14 escapee serving a fourteen year term for murder, has been captured in Navarro County.
Colonel Thomas B. Greenwood aged 68 years 1 month and 14 days died yesterday morning in Palestine Texas. He practiced law here for years and was a prominent citizen and member of the local bar. Judge Lipscomb adjourned court in respect and the Palestine bar called this morning.
Room and resolutions of respect were adopted. Attendees confined in attendance, the funeral proceeded for Colonel Greenwood. Remains laid to rest in East Hill cemetery this morning at 10 30 o clock.
Orange Texas reports the sale of a business block as Alex Gilmer transfers ownership to George B. Holland in a deal described as one of the era s notable exchanges. The transaction highlights regional commerce activity and changes in local business leadership.
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