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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1902
Page
6
The Houston Daily Post announces subscription rates and delivery details. It lists agents and addresses including Ames Building and Western District offices. The notice asks readers to report missed deliveries promptly and states missing papers will be corrected.
The New York Commercial questions broad generalizations about proposed railroad freight rate increases. It notes wage hikes of about 10 percent and freight rate rises of at least 20 percent, with Roosevelt's reportedly cautious stance. It cites Wabash and other lines showing traffic growth, earnings gains, and varied per ton mile results, arguing not all rate hikes translate to higher profits.
The article argues that public misperceptions about railroads changing profits after wage increases would arise if higher freight rates were disclosed. It contends freight hikes often exceed wage gains, challenging the view that railroads are generous when profits rise. It notes mixed views on how much extra profit rates yield to companies.
The Washington Times reports Congressman Hepburn vows to rally public support to revise House rules and enlarge the rules committee. He aims to reduce the Speaker’s control and prevent naming himself as a member, hoping to curb oligarchic influence and empower the people through Congress.
Fragmentary text mentions a postmaster and political tone but lacks concrete events, dates, or identifiable persons to summarize into a factual card.
Special to The Poni in Washington recounts anecdotes from a presidential bear hunt and social chatter. Frank Harnett a New York cabinet maker shares a door leather tale while Chauncey Depew and Uncle Courta Jim Courts provide humor and political jabs. An Arkansas governor tale recalls an exchange with Thomas Reed and refle ction on 1866 St Louis convention memories.
Notes from various papers describe a troubled divorce involving Mrs Roland B Molineux. Reports cite a “yellow club house” feud and a South Dakota wait as theatrical managers hold a potential key. The case may reveal who is behind the poison mystery.
A fragmented reminiscence mixes jaunty rural memory with jumbled anecdotes. The piece recalls a boyhood hill and a bridge with a pool, then shifts to brief notes about a necklace smuggling gang, a political con, Roosevelt bear hunting, and a street-incident involving a New York man shot and a doctor’s blunt line.
A jumbled OCR snippet records assorted newspaper quips and satirical lines. It mentions a hypothetical article “How It Feels to Be Shot At,” references Leopold, a cow want ad, and a Houston street incident. It also includes stitched jokes about Thanksgiving, Palestine travel, and regional papers like Fort Worth Telegram and Greene Banner.
Houston's annual Carnival unfolds this week as the Bayou City buzzes with good cheer. The Post is praised for timely reporting and strong coverage, while observers note ambitious building plans tied to the newspaper's branding and growth.
The Montgomery Democrat issued a special town edition praised for quality and illustrations. Southwest Texan debuts a six column folio at Ozona by D M Wea. The Texan looks well and The Post wishes it success. RB Lockhart returns to Miles Messenger with Mullins. Mullins takes charge of the Messenger real estate con.
A Washington telegram notes President Roosevelt’s growing control of the Republican machine as J. Addison Addicks’ Delaware faction issues fade. Hanna faces removal from influence with Payne or Clarkson as leading successors. the national chairmanship may wait until after the nomination. Roosevelt’s campaign strength widens the gap with Hanna.
The piece outlines reactions within Republican ranks to Roosevelt support and opposition, naming Senators from New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Iowa, and a senator-elect, with discussion of future votes and party credit amid shifting alliances.
The article lauds the Carnival of No-Taie events and The Houston Post celebrate a record-breaking week in Texas journalism. It praises Post leadership, its new four-story office plans, and continued success while noting local praise from Greenville Headlight and Port Lepacean sources.
The article questions The Chicago Chronicle and The Real Democrats label on David Bil and Mr Hill arguing about coal plank criticism in the New York platform. It asks what authority 'real democrats' have for excluding Hill and whether Hill joined the Chronicle in opposing the 186 ticket and challenges the Chronicle’s definition of real democrats.
A revival meeting in the county featured four tall-collar youths performing a comic quartet. One sang in cracked tenor about catching a flea and the group joined with humorous refrains. The scene mixed humor with spiritual setting, their performance drawing attention.
A Boston Irish land league meeting speaker urged Irish Americans to “be good Americans” and rejected urging children to be “good Irishmen.” He argued Americans should live the loftiest ideals of the term and prioritize national loyalty over other identities.
A Giddings druggist asked State Revenue Agent Cunningham about liquor license liability if selling Peruna. The inquiry sought whether Peruna in an option district could substitute for beer or if the purchaser intends beverage use, and whether a drug that produces intoxication affects licensing.
A fragmented excerpt shows Washington discussions among trustees and a senator about tariffs, commissions, and party chances in the 1904 election. The text references Roosevelt era tensions, Democratic fear in Kentucky, and skepticism over appointing a single commission.
The text contemplates a drinking scene and the intoxication of a drinker. It questions the lure of alcohol and the ability of some men to handle large quantities, framed as a moral or social commentary from an older voice.
A garbled OCR snippet discusses an editor's occupation and time demands. It notes an editor cannot afford new attire or accessory costs and mentions habitual on street concealment, but the text is unreadable and lacks clear facts or outcomes.
The text mentions enforcement of strict judgments and warns that money cannot pay law. It references imprisonment of less than a year and underscores a peculiar circumstance surrounding a true solution to a vital issue.
A Halleysville Herald brief notes a Texas farm owner faced crop damage from weevils and damaged corn. The fragment mentions family events and a returned verdict, but details are unclear and not fully connected.
A garbled diary style clipping records delays in printing the Count Pleasanton Monitor and mentions neglect of the paper as elms are saved and more text is unreadable. The readable fragment hints at ongoing production issues and community events surrounding the paper.
Fragmentary text recalls a man who died in town and whose wife cared for him. notes from Houston and a doctor are mentioned as part of the account. The source reads as a brief obituary or funeral notice with unclear personal details.
A garbled fibers of names and places appear in a regional notice style, listing towns such as Bonham Celeste Denison Pittsburg and Nacogdoches while referencing local figures and a stray remark about a combat one. The text reads as a fragmented newspaper snippet with unclear context or event.
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