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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1900
Page
3
A garbled item discusses a 1808 governor election and a candidate’s response to Democratic framing. It mentions an interview, foreign attitudes, and alleged misquoting, with poor attempts at private conversation and repudiation of spoken language. Returns appear incomplete.
Paris Texas November 9 J G Dudley writes on how the Democratic Party survived the Civil War and may endure this defeat. He urges unity to rally the party as it faces faction borders and calls out treachery by Wilson era critics and merchants. He appeals to return to the fathers and to rally the party and country.
The texts show county totals for George M. in the representative legislature race. November 7 results indicate the overall county support and district breakdowns for the candidate.
A medical institute in Fort Wayne Indiana promotes a free trial package for men with years of sexual weakness and related issues. It promises to restore vigor, memory, and natural function, claiming broad success in all cases and offering home delivery via plain packaging. Letters are requested without cost or fear of exposure.
Reports from Navasota Texas describe a battle between Sheriff Scott and citizens in the Grimes county jail and surrounding streets. Gunfire occurred, with no injuries, and quiet returned as up to fifty armed citizens gathered, while Governor Sayers and Adjutant General Scurry planned a personal investigation.
Dallas Texas November 9 The Dallas democrats who originated in Kentucky became satisfied today that the blue grass and had returned to her old love anchored in the Democratic column County Commissioner Winfrey and a score of others set to work arranging for a ratification to be held some time next Week The Jubilitoa meeting will not be as big as the Dallas democrats but will be sincere.
Returns from thirty counties show A. B. Hawkins, Democrat, carried all but two of the counties in Midland Texas district as he defeats Populist L. B. Allen. Hawkins carried Nolan and Haskell counties, overturning Populist trends and securing a decisive majority for the legislature.
In Austin Texas the governor election tally in Travis county shows 4108 votes this year versus 4661 two years earlier a smaller off year decrease than usual. Early county reports suggest statewide results align with overall turnout and do not indicate a dramatic shift.
The list of Carson County Texas officers elected includes County Judge J. L. Harrison, County and District Clerk Dan O Leary, Sheriff and Tax Collector Al Chastain, Assessor G W Masters, Treasurer E B Carhart, Surveyor J Le Gray. The constitutional amendment and the $15 000 county bonds proposition both carried by a large majority.
Haskell County officials elected include County Judge D. H. Hamilton, County Attorney Oscar Martin, County and Black Clerk C. J. Long, Sheriff and Tax Collector J. W. Colling, Assessor eS Murfee, Surveyor H. M. Rilke. Constitutional amendments 69 and 100 also noted. Official returns show the county tally.
Ector County voters on November 8 elected County Judge Walter Oulbergen County Attorney W. Rathburn District and County Clerk P. A. Higgins Sheriff and Tax Collector J. D. Thomas Tax Assessor E. Graham County Treasurer William O'Neal County Surveyor Ben Collard and County Inspector J. B. Dawson among other posts in Oidexusa Texas.
Letter to the editor from Flitonia Texas dated November 8 reports a voting box with 95 total votes. Burgess 95, Jones 0. The Bohemian voters are described as full blood Americans by adoption and Democrats to the bottom. Dublin is praised as the banner precinct in the Tenth district.
Hillsboro Texas November 9. The new county officers are listed including County Judge L. C. Hill County Attorney F Greenwood District Clerk T. C. Brannan County Clerk Joan P. Cox Assessor J. Woot Collector B S H Andevain Sheriff W. L Saterfeld Surveyor Roy McMagus.
Coke County reports on the November 7 election with county officers elected led by Robert Lee. Gid Graham is noted as a key figure in the county results.
Officials including Ly B Murray sheriff tax collector W T Savage surveyor GC KL Hughes treasurer Will Perry toapeator W W McCutchen ane scorer will take official tally to determine if W Barnett or C Wilkina is elected clerk of county and district court.
County results show W. G. Gross elected county judge by 49 percent, J. M. Alexander county and district clerk with 51 percent, Fred Estes sheriff and tax collector with 24 percent, J. H. Chescutt tax assessor with 4 percent, R. K. D. Balsey treasurer with 15 percent, all Democrats.
Official Archer county returns list officers elected including County Judge F. Lewin County Attorney W.FR. Forer County Clerk W.W. Durem Sheriff and Tax Collector TD Powell County Treasurer W. H. Taylor County Surveyor J.P. Hart.
Breckinridge Texas reports Democratic county ticket results with officers listed: County Judge W. C. G. Veale, Attorney J. S. Shepard, County and District Clerk J. B. Davie Jr, Tax Collector W. P. Lore, Assessor J. C. Curry, Treasurer T. W. Haines, Surveyor W. T. Hunt.
In Callahan County Texas the following officials were elected County Judge BL Tuspell County Attorney J W Woods District and County Clerk W P Cochran Chief and Tax Collector T A Irvin Tax Assessor T J Norrell County Treasurer T B Hollend County Surveyor G Ot Thomason.
November returns show Meket chosen as county judge with J. Tasmi ta as county attorney and W. E. Heal as clerk. W. R. Bass elected county clerk and Dash Shaw as sheriff. J. UC Howat tax assessor, J. Willem Brown tax collector, A. J. Mundon county treasurer, and J. H. Simmons county surveyor.
Official Bowie County returns show McKinley carrying the county by 400 votes, a first in Life County history where the area had not voted Republican in a presidential election.
Official returns from eleven of thirteen precincts in Port Bend County show Lipscomb 674 Burns 496 Casey 748 Tomkins 783 Gtylex 735 York 41 with Richmond Texas noted in the report as part of the county tally.
Rockport Texas reports Aransas County results with Turver for Senate 227 votes Willacy for left 494 Martin for district attorney as part of the county tally November election update.
Telarkins Texas November 8 Congress John L Sheppard leads Gibbons Republican in the Fourth district with a substantial plurality riding on strong local support as early returns narrow in on part of the 440 precincts reported.
Fragmentary item mentions Logan Heat Fearn and Claborne with unclear data. Details are unreadable, leaving no clear event or outcome to summarize.
In Denton county Texas November results show incumbent county attorney P N Springer defeated by B G Neighbors both Democrats. County judge L D Ferguson re elected. Other elected officers include county clerk E P Zumwalt district clerk M P Crowder sheriff W E Durbin tax collector P C Withers treasurer B H Wright surveyor E B Riggeratefi all returned to office.
In Denon Texas on November 3 H ff Brnck died today from a self inflicted gunshot wound just above the nipple.
A historical notice cites Cold in the Heng with reference to Laxative Bromo-Quisine Tablets as part of the remedy. The fragmentary text mentions these tablets in connection with medical or health product usage.
In Waco Texas the Baptist general convention opened with devotions led by Rev R T Hanks. Reports on progress followed by sermons as delegates discussed credentials and a potential clash between board and anti board factions over authority to set meeting location. A romantic wedding of two missionaries occurred during the gathering.
Taylor Texas November 9 The Texas Christian lectureship in the city ends tonight with strong attendance and high interest Dr F D Power of Washington TD C delivers powerful addresses as delegates from across the state participate The guest list includes numerous local and state figures such as J J Cramer B D Hamner W F Reynolds D Smith Miss Stapp V T Stapp and many others from Lockhart Belton Waco Gainesville Manor Georgetown and more.
The Viesat Court of Civil Appeals convenes in Galveston Texas in November for a preliminary session as part of the state appellate calendar. The First Supreme Ju...
An elderly local man reports Paine's Celery Compound renewed his health and strength after years of decline. The item also mentions assorted legal cases in Houston and Galveston courts, with multiple appeals and remands across Texas venues.
The San Antonio Oil Company shortl y formed in a big city store last week elected officers yesterday: President Gy Hy Diewing, Secretary A J Mecall, and Treasurer A L Washer. With a 600000 charter, it plans to drill from fifteen to twenty wells on its property, starting within days. Corsicana men have claimed thousands of acres adjacent and will begin operations soon.
Caldwell Texas residents travel to Waco for a Baptist convention with Mr and Mrs A B Dickworth Mrs George Hartfield Mrs Boylan Paluck Miss Norm Duckworth Thomas Farmer G S James KR Broaddy Hu unidentified attendees noted in report from Caldwell dated November 9.
The readable text mentions a Presbyterian minister and a group of workers, with a fire or collapse causing injuries. References to a hallway, damaged stairs, and a night shift imply an accident at a worksite. Names are incomplete, but the scene centers on a male minister and a factory or shop setting with several employees affected.
Fragmented notice reports Athamoy Ginerah Salth in poor condition, with vague mention of a gallery town and concern over recovery. No clear actions or dates are provided.
In Brontdun Texas on September 1 a residence near Hoo in Plowallon burned. The old home was destroyed by a fire believed to have started at night, with estimates placing the damage as significant.
Readable fragment notes a coin price of 25 cents and mentions Don Cade Servaousnews and Valerio Mionphate Quinine tablolage in Hoa. Context and identities are fragmented, limiting clear event or outcome. The item reads like a local column snippet with price reference and names.
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