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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1900
Page
4
The Houston Post announces office and publication details including dates and prices. It lists subscription rates, delivery areas, and payment instructions, naming staff and collectors and noting delivery expectations and office procedures.
The Vermont returns show a fall in Republican votes and a rise in Democratic support in a presidential year. Analysts note wanderers returning to the Democrats, while Republican turnout seems subdued perhaps due to apathy or overconfidence. The piece predicts broader Democratic gains across New England and the East with Maine looming next Monday.
A 19th century political column accuses the administration of covertly shaping policy on a Russo American accord to appease British interests. The piece claims leaders would fund a secret Anglo American landing idea to mislead the public and shift sentiment away from anti British rhetoric.
The article ridicules a string of policy claims over China and Pekin evacuation, noting Berlin and London reactions, while criticizing US administration aims and a Russo American bargain. It reports on Tamperees of drafts to winter troops, New York and Ohio political barbs, and mentions Sherman era echoes, with state politics and anti reconstruction debates.
Fragmentary excerpts discuss German influence in U S politics, noting limited German papers and voter activity. The text references McKinley, Bryan, and Imperialism, with commentary on patriotic tones and public sentiment amid ongoing political discourse.
Parker County reports Charles Jenkins renounces populist ties and backs Democrats as he pens a long defense of his faith. San Antonio Mayor Hicks poised for governor with support from Say ers, Chilton and Culberson. Emithville notes Napier nominated for Twenty first district, while Sherman's J W Finke gains prominence and Gibbs pays Dallas city taxes in a Democratic rebound.
In Texas Able and Energette were unanimously renominated for Congress here yesterday amid enthusiastic support. There is no opposition to Alm watever, and the record notes no challenge to their renomination for public service.
Lott's flour mill in Gelading Texas started Monday and is grinding at a steady rate.Rain has delayed work for about a week while brick work on the bow tank is completed today.
In August dry weather sparks lightning that has set prairie on fire across wide stretches. Fires spread rapidly, driven by wind, burning grass and threatening properties. Estimated area burned covers about 400 square miles across Ligardoth Ochiltee and Hansford counties.
Galveston reports detail large improvements for Fort Crockett with Captain John Baxter Jr in charge. Plans include beach filling to level sixteen feet, a sewer system, two miles of road, water mains, and drainage to create a military reservation with terraces and hedges. Also listed are passengers bound for New York on Mallory Line steamers Concho Alamo and Comal with extensive cabin lists.
Today's Tremont arrivals in Galveston include Morris Sheppard Texarkana W A Fraser Dalles C A Progman New York James F Lawlor Houston Gaores A Olney New York JD Ober St Louis JL Rogers New York James Lowenstein St Louis J A Bechet New York and many others with destinations in Philadelphia, Palestine, Athens and Dallas among listed passengers.
In Paris Texas on September F-17 a man aged fifty was crushed when a house being raised on jacks slipped its supports. The structure fell onto him injuring his lower back and causing fatal injuries. Further details are incomplete due to OCR damage.
An analysis of the cotton market traces the 1900s era price surge, supply forecasts, and policy battles. It notes Texas middling prices around 9 to 11 cents and a looming hope for a favorable season amid fears of a global shortfall and renewed demand from spinning mills in New England and Europe.
The East Texas Presbytery gathered in Nacogdoches September 6 with Rev John Vanleer preaching in place of the absent moderator. Rev W Chambers acted as moderator and Rev BE Robbdy as temporary clerk. Committees reported on church groupings and home missions appeals were urged. An Elder Davis Sylistine from the Alabama tribe of Indiana attended.
In Greenville Texas on September 5 a series of revival services will begin at the Colonial church on Sunday September 9 and continue indefinitely. In Cleburne preparations are made and tonight a missionary report church will be organized creating three Baptist churches for Cleburne.
Governor Ahuamada of Chiriclahua says the border free zone should be abolished. A fifty member committee from Juarez and El Paso will accompany him to consult President Diaz next month. The move aims to remove restrictions that have limited local revenue and tied residents to river border zones.
Dell P. Perkins aged 53 a longtime resident of Chappell Hill Texas shot himself in the head with a target rifle at his home early this morning He was found dead in a room at 22 o clock He leaves a widow and several children The motive or cause is not known He was widely connected and highly respected in the community
Mr. Frea Mook died this morning from injuries after his leg was severed by a mowing machine yesterday in Cuero Texas. He lay in the field an hour before discovery. An early county settler, he was known as straightforward and honest. He leaves a wife and several children.
Mayor Ben E. Cabell and Dallas city officials from the street improvement department inspect the urban street work and paving methods, accompanied by Brealey, Fen Antone, and Yexie, as of September 5.
St Edwards College in Austin opened its fall term with a good attendance. The term starts under favorable conditions and faculty expect a productive year.
The edhumatic term of the Polytechnic College of 1900 1901 began with over 250 pupils enrolled. New president Dr G J Nunn and trustees Judge N H Connor Rev Armstrong spoke to the students.
Sherman Texas September 5 Austen college opened its doors for the session of 1900 1991. The president Dr Clyde delivered an address and Mayor Fielder gave the welcome to students. Dr Wiggins of Bantam Rev A T Bishop of Denixon and W A Vinton spoke for their respective synods and groups, all were well received.
A saw and planing mill ten miles north of Clarksville owned by W. H. Piehoff burned last night. The engine and boiler fed machinery were only partially damaged. Several thousand feet of lumber were lost. Estimated loss $1200 with no insurance.
A farm house near Alta Loma Texas burned Monday night. Mrs A Hérahon and family barely escaped with their lives as the blaze consumed the building and most goods. Some insurance coverage was present.
Denton County report from September 5 details a fire at John Sullivan’s farm home near Sanger caused by a kerosene fire started by children. The blaze consumed the residence and its contents with no injuries reported though the children escaped. No insurance was present.
West Texas on September 5 reports the residence of A. L. Whipkey burned to ashes. Four volunteer firefighters were overcome by heat while battling the blaze. Loss estimated at 2000 dollars with 1000 dollars insured.
Smith and Heory sold their family grocery store in Timpaon Texas to Robert Hairston on September 4. Hairston will continue the business at the same location with the same staff and operations.
Judge David E. Bryant of the U S district court has signed final bankruptcy discharges for applicants Cornelius Davis Angleton T D Cannon Angleton Albert Dirks Galveston R V Hardesty Houston George Davs Houston and Z N Bemus Hroowhrp in a Galveston proceeding dated September 5.
A morning storm in Corpus Christi caused a lightning strike on a house, creating a large aperture in the gable end and destroying a safe that contained emoksry. The incident left the occupants injured and the weather continued to worsen with rain and thunder storms forecast.
Texas brief items report varied happenings across towns including Rio, Graham, Henrietta, Rock Island, Waxahachie, Cleburne, Ballinger, Georgetown, Lavernia, Cold Springs, Goliad, Temple, San Angelo, Sherman, Mason, Fort Worth, Hoyt, Marlin, Weatherford, Lott, Corsicana, and Henrietta. Notable entries mention taxes, injuries, shootings, suicides, fishing accidents, cow sales, development work, and local officials.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Fort Worth murder docket in a theme of community response. Mentions Mr W W Weight and a large crowd, with references to the August or September period and a murder trial in the district court. The text is garbled but centers on a murder case docket and court convening details.
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