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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1902
Page
4
The September 4 1902 Houston Post discusses President Roosevelt's stance on labor disputes and politics. It quotes opinions on how leaders should handle strikes and press coverage of current figures like Quay, Wilson, and Ling, with commentary on health and public sentiment.
The text discusses labor disputes, price pressures, and proposed regulatory measures. It cites Jay Cooem Me and financier Mr Cooke, arguing that while Cooke’s approach would shift burdens onto labor and consumers, it would not restore profits or solve shortages. It critiques common sense solutions and notes the broader tension between producers, consumers, and labor amid strikes.
The article notes a broad Republican split on tariff revision with many lawmakers open to change while party leaders and some editors resist. Representative Roberts of Massachusetts pushed revision previously, but party factions restrained action. Intermittent interviews show varying support and expected developments in the coming session.
Fragmentary text shows a confused quote praising a savior and mentions exile. The garbled lines reference Providence and a caller’s claim about a prior declaration. No coherent events or clear individuals are identifiable from the readable portions.
The piece reflects on Civil War legacies, pensions, and a call from Grand Army of the Republic for support. It cites reactions from the Hartford Courant and Dallas News about leadership and Roosevelt, plus notes on Schley’s Texas controversy and Mississippi baseball funding debates. It also includes comments on public oratory, bank advertising, and commercial promotion in the press.
The Post notes a discussion by M A vieeet Pet emphasizing typhoid fever transmission through contaminated water and sewer routes. It mentions Georgia Tech’s support and a range of engineering courses offered, including mechanical electrical civil textile and textile engineering and other fields.
The Atlanta Journal urges residents to curb out of town shopping and keep money in the city by buying goods available locally. Strong emphasis on supporting Atlanta merchants and products to bolster the local economy.
Old local pages review a 19th century Matagorda County Tribune edition with editorial musings on Texas hospitality, county pride, genealogy questions, and community notices. It notes the paper’s illustrated features, mentions a buyer for the Galveston Messenger, and reflects on regional identity and neighborly cooperation.
Unclear text from Buffalo Express hints at students in Washington finding a link to a crime described with garbled phrasing. The fragment mentions derivate terms and questions who cares about the crime's method.
James J. Lancaster testifies in a Pennsylvanian case that Schwab figures and his tables support the value and assets of the Carnegie and United States Steel corporations. He explains stock exchange flows, plant values, and debt levels, asserting a complex amalgamation greatly affects capitalization of the Steel trust. The testimony covers properties, coke works, and the entangled holdings across major steel entities.
A brief critique of temperance views citing the New York Journal clipping on drinking, with quotes about abstinence and state measures. It mentions The Post reprinting it, reactions from Caldwell News-Chronicle, and remarks about temperance supporters and school children drinking water at school.
Swift of Crichze seeks the Temple oil mill property and pays ninety thousand dollars in a recorded deal. The transaction forms a private combine with Hopler Milling Company, Tempe Lexas and others involved through a corporate arrangement. The mill is to be known as Swift Temple oil mill and the purchase price is recorded as ninety thousand dollars.
An article attributes a 614 million dollar gain to manipulators of a steel trust merger. A table by Mr. Lancaster contrasts stock values of the merging firms with their paper values in the United States corporation. The piece alleges the gain was siphoned by insiders during the amalgamation.
Washington dispatch reports a Harmony conference planned in Worth, Texas, with prominent Texas Republicans including Terrell and Hawley expected to attend. The aim is to heal bitter factional fighting ahead of the State convention, with Terrell’s supporters ready to back any candidate who can defeat Lyon, signaling a potential withdrawal to back a dark horse.
Hempstead Texas September 6 calm after a lynching as the jail shows minor damage and the body of the accused rapist Walker is reportedly taken for burial. The incident follows a mob scene with uncertain details and a precarious state of affairs reflected in early reports.
A Texas reapportionment dispute challenges how to elect the late congressman De Graffenreid’s successor. The shift from thirteen to sixteen districts raises whether Kaufman County may vote in the special election for the unexpired term, with local leaders and lawmakers debating the applicable law and timing.
The note indicates some items were excluded from the totals because other Lowanan teatime entries affected the summary figures. It remains unclear which figures or dates are involved and which entities are referenced.
Floresville hosts a joint campaign opening for Garner Scott with a large crowd anticipated. A Wilson County representative convention precedes the congressional debate in the morning and a double event in the afternoon, led by W. Q. Murray, the present representative.
Secretary Whit Dryden of the Texas Republican League issued a call for the executive committee to meet in Fort Worth. The notice announced the date and location for the gathering and outlined the planned agenda.
A report from Tuesday September 9 notes a delegation arrives from the biennial Republican Inagne convention. President Rote is present as the gathering meets in Teher 2 and Ed.
In Cleburne Texas the Twelfth District convention continues balloting with delegates split over a primary reform proposal. Judge Richards urged a primary plan while Somervell and Hood supporters push for timed explication and district delegation alignment. The session ends without a decisive outcome as factions resist and adjournment follows.
An inspection in San Antonio covered the insane asylum with Bag Avtonl and Tease. W. T. Lantaniy, a Democratic governor hopeful, spent the day campaigning and planned travel to Landa. The report notes expectations of reception, discussions on visiting all state institutions, and views on campaign strategy.
A report notes John C. Scott Republican candidate will hold an opening campaign speech in Floresville near Corpus Christi with possible conflicts over Garner’s attendance. The event scheduled for Saturday night may feature Garner if he can attend, with local support and party expectations hinging on Garner’s presence and the crowd’s reception.
A political campaign note outlines George F. Hurgese speaking engagements across Dewit and Mills counties with planned stops in Wharton and Goldthwaite area towns. It lists organizers including county officials such as the county judge and county attorney and names early event times and locales.
Unclear notice from Wharton mentions government actions and local figures as 秋 September dates referenced. A Houston area connection is implied with Fort Worth and Waco. The text is garbled but notes a political call from A Boyton, chairman of a district of the republic.
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