21 Oct 1902
Page 6
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1902
Page
6
Houston, Texas listing excerpts from the Houston Daily Post dated Tuesday October 21 1902 include subscription notices agent names and addresses printing office location and terms of service. The fragment mentions Becketts Special and a delivery deadline and references local authority statements about notices and fees.
The piece laments Jim Younger’s death and condemns the Younger gang as infamous robbers and murderers. It argues their Confederate-era guerrilla actions were outlawry and contrasts their deeds with Southern Reconstruction, urging no sympathy or justification for their crimes.
The Post argues that Democrats should vote in the upcoming 1904 election to prevent Republican gains and to vindicate their policies amid coal strikes high prices and public discontent. It claims voter apathy aids the enemy and urges Democratic unity for victory on November 4.
The text argues that Democrats should pass necessary legislation and allow a Democratic House to move to the president, claiming the Democrats would perform their duty though some oppose a Democratic majority. It suggests the Pont hopes every Democrat works to ensure the next House is Democratic.
Justice Hagner in Washington DC enjoins ticket brokers from selling low rate excursion tickets tied to the Grand Army of the Republic encampment. The ruling finds such tickets void and not protected under anti trust laws. The decision emphasizes public interest over railroad revenue in stopping scalping practices.
A collection of quick items notes Craft town sending 142 tomato cars and other lines about Crop yields in East Texas towns Palestine and Jackson ville. Lincoln Nebraska offers free hardwood timber to residents to stave a coal famine. Modern life quirks and urban anecdotes follow, including jokes about fashion, humor on medical advice, and a Dallas fair lecture by Carrie Nation.
The Harris County primary sparks calls for integrity and accountability as judges and candidates face pressure to withdraw. The piece cites potential irregularities, public demand for clean elections, and political maneuvering around key figures amid broader national debates on reforms and monuments. It notes rumors of a Republican slush fund and urges duty and unity within the Democratic ranks while referencing Roosevelt, Shaw, and local figures.
Disjointed draft era notes discuss forcing a recruit to walk on eggshells to protect a name and disciplining with naval service. A plan mentions resurfacing Liberty Street to enable action against Ayers Aw Phall Company, implying a civic conflict tied to wartime mobilization.
A village scene describes two cottages painted in shingles, nestled among pines. Mrs. Grant and Mrs. Davis sit in sanc? chairs watching the reflection on a quiet surface near a small bakery. The text hints at husbands' distant war and personal losses, with the two women keeping to themselves through the summer.
A playful 1902 New York Herald piece recalls coal gifts to editors, a grocer’s box of matches, and a plan to cut ad rates to a barrel of coal. It notes figures like J Pierpont Morgan and Thomas Platt, Croker’s letter, and a contest favoring Burns, urging subscriptions amid seasonal satire.
A collection of quotations from politicians and public figures. Richard Croker, William S Devery, Governor Stone, Mayer Holt, Lock McDaniel, a Houston lady, C H Markham, United States Senator Hanna, and Bird S Coler are quoted on topics from governance and contracts to development and public opinion.
The Milwaukee Journal notes a New York Democratic platform as a day’s impulse with no sound public ownership doctrine. Wisconsin Governor La Follette argues tariff revision must shield American labor from cheaper foreign labor while replacing flawed competition. Urban papers discuss legislative action on coal strikes, GOP district aims, Roosevelt’s stance on race, and Bryan’s Kansas City platform remarks with critique of trust power remedies.
A Chicago Chronicle note describes a remarkable bond between the widows of General Grant and Jefferson Davis. They spent a summer in Cybourg Ontario near modest cottages sharing daily visits and neighborly exchange.
A collection notes varied figures: Senator Jewett of St. Louis suggests retirement at 66 for men. Andrew Carnegie’s secretary cites 400 to 500 applications monthly in July to September for free library support. F M Steinhauser, Omaha’s eldest musician, recalls German army band leadership and study with Richard Wagner. General Stewart, 54, becomes Grand Army of the Republic commander. Mrs. Kitson completes bas-reliefs for Tokio Museum. Jules Simon statue planned in Paris with manuscripts and books motif. Rev. David Worsley dies at Neosho Rapids after 35 years of ministry. eight of his sons serve in the Union Army, six in the Third Iowa Cavalry and two in the Ninth Kansas, averaging six feet two inches in height.
A collage of curious statements on climate, London street sand subsidies, Chinese officers, glove cutting fame, planet versus star light, hearth fire transfer customs, Faton Square size, and tobacco consumption with scattered numbers and misprints. The text reads like miscellaneous marginal notes rather than a coherent article.
In a compact note the Chicago Chronicle cites men who aided John Mitchel and the act with notable credit. The item emphasizes the broader impact of Mitchel’s work and the recognition given to contributors.
A rousing fragment combines a Texas themed chorus with verses about buttercups, goldenrod, blue skies, and rivercountry imagery. The piece shifts to humorous prose about social scenes and a political note toward Odell, ending with a satirical aside on labor strikes and public charity.
Missouri papers accuse William Jennings Bryan of accepting campaign funds for speaking in Missouri. The Commoner cites Bryan’s voluntary expenses and a refund request, insisting charges are false and politically motivated by Republican leaders.
The narrative praises a leader who balanced public opinion and illiterate followers. It credits him with astuteness and sagacity, claiming he would have excelled as a diplomat had his fate not tied to the laboring element, and lauds his blend of tact and frankness as near-genius.
A dialect essay contrasts effort and luck with common folk seeking happiness. It notes people misjudge effort and prayer, while heaven’s gates seem closed to those who cry or lag behind. The piece explores everyday longing and the irony of missed opportunities.
A short column notes double standards in public life with aphorisms on a man’s worth and a woman’s daring, urging action over talk and restraint over speech. The piece frames social behavior as performance and consequence.
A Wilmington Every Evening comment argues that newspaper advertising has strong value for the business man. It stresses practical, measurable returns and cautions against wasting resources on weak campaigns or vague branding.
The text lauds the Empress of Japan as an accomplished woman with keen interest in her people's industries. It praises her understanding of rice growing and highlights her well informed views on this important national feature.
A jumble of garbled notes mentions Senator Dolliver inviting action and a warning of death by action. It riffs on miners, bandits, and political figures with scattered city names and odd spellings, reflecting a fractured editorial snapshot of a turbulent year.
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