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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1900

Page

4

Houston Daily Post divides into weekly and daily editions

The Houston Daily Post issue outlines multiple editions and publication offices. It lists rates for daily and weekly Post subscriptions, including yearly and monthly terms, and notes print locations in Houston and New York agencies.

Houston Theas Matthree Suns Y Uilices Lastern Posnens Tribune Building New York S. C Hackwlin Western Atg the Rookery Ch Caro SC Beckwith Special Agency CSE Holland Holland BBL Thedop J. KR Grist

Mining Labor Strife and Corporate Influence Across Pennsylvanian Mines

The piece argues that widespread labor abuses stem from powerful moneyed interests and railroad ownership of mines. It claims state laws are ignored by officials and company stores exploit workers, with corrupt politics blocking reform. It urges voting reform to curb these influences.

Pennsylvana Pentayivania Tenneylvanian

McKinley Ambition Exposed By Informal Rally Remark

A Pittsburgh crowd moment reveals the presidential focus on self interest over public duty. The voice asking what the next four years will do for the people is met with the reply that it matters more what the people will do for me.

McKinney Atogplight McKinley Mu Binley Voloa Masa Pittsburg

Adoption debate and child welfare warnings in society discourse

A New York society urges caution in adoption practices amid concerns about safeguarding orphans and family welfare. The piece notes warnings from experts, regional responses, and the impact of policy on future child outcomes within a tense political climate.

New York Nereone Galveston Department of Re- We Neille

Houston Post Aids Galveston After Devastating Storm

The narrative praises Houston Post for swift aid after a major Galveston storm that damaged the electric light plant and streetcar system, estimated property losses near one million dollars. Generous Galveston residents shared stores and sought relief, with East Coast papers praising The Post’s rapid, widespread reporting.

Cialveston Galveston Tountey Hutston Cily Houston Post Post

Homeless Offer of Land and Home Near Lake Charles

A man invites the editor to notice his offer to shelter a thrifty family on his Calensten river property ten miles below Lake Charles. He promises a house and forty nine acres with garden fruit crops hogs and chickens. He mentions access by schooner from Galveston Bay and asks interested parties to write Lake Orleans Louisiana.

Lake Charles Lat Calveuton Calensten Aly Place Galyettay Wall Rowe Stedmor Hemitt Lake Chirles Lake Orles

Autlogy Letter Highlights Folding Bed Plot Twist

A scrambled World article discusses President McKinney's letter of acceptance and a folding bed tied to a plane, presenting a political argument with unclear details. The piece hints at shifting town perspectives and conflicting interpretations of a controversial plan.

McKinney

Four Saturday Nights Reflect Galveston Destruction Night by Night

Readable excerpts recount the Galveston cyclone events from September 1 4 15 and 22. Eyewitness testimony portrays raging winds wrecked homes toppled walls and stranded residents with relief efforts beginning to form.

Colonel H E Peyton Former Confederate Officer Dies in Poverty

Colonel H E Peyton, once aide to General Lee and Confederate staff officer, died at St Lowie City Hospital as a pauper. He had wandered homeless after Virginia service, staying at the Deer and Central hotels, then was admitted to the city hospital with no funds to pay for care. He faced a penniless end despite a long service record and later life marked by misfortune.

Planters Peyton Keventh Pera Ime Dornement Henry Watterson Louieville Penatora Collerreagent Reagan Texan Judge A. 8 Fly Texas Nuober Ibae H. F. Peyton Sry North Virginia West Whee Fortuken Robert BH. Las J Fi. Gordon Atlanta William Hennet New York Journal Feom J. Hiely Gordon San Antonio Yoak Virginia Mta Robert Blew United States Anid de Pexae St. Lowie Deer Hotel Peyton Thet Central Hotel No. Ain Market Atreet Thin Coe Saat Rpa Somiemter Pa Seule Hawih Gothing Wathesdey Gaynor Ald

Mortally Stricken Man Found Dead at Sherman Picnic Grounds

A. W. Morton, 72, was found dead at the old apt ors' picnic grounds in Sherman on September 23. Authorities say paralytic attack may have caused his death. Coroner Bale examined the body and will return a verdict later. Morton's departure from home said they would return no more is noted in the report.

Sherman Texas A. W. Morton Aptors Bale

Packers Sought for Lippine Service in Texas

Colonel John Simpson chief quartermaster of the Texas department received a telegram authorizing immediate enlistment of 39 packers for the Philippine Service. Packers will receive 4 dollars per month and rations for one year, with transportation provided both ways.

San Antonio Texas John Simpson Department of Texas

Brooklyn Site Marriage Customs Peculiar to Cloverton

A reader notes that in Cloverton marrying a girl requires the man to work, but if he marries the rice girl he does not have to work afterward, reflecting a curious local custom.

Brooklyn Cloverton

Legislature Prep and Texas News From Austin

The capital region anticipates a lively January session with major measures and lively speeches. Governor Sayers faces ongoing crises after Brazos flood and Galveston storm while farmers in Ohio and Texas seek new lands. University football outlook grows brighter as Vandertit comes to town for opening game and railroads offer low rates for fans. Public response to Galveston relief underscores national unity.

Sayers Wood Brazos River Pople Sufferan Hoge Panhandle Galveston Sayerston Iatulion Senson Tinian Thompson

Hanna's demand of Hanna and Chicago moneyed interests

The St Louis Republic reports Senator Hanna demanded five hundred thousand dollars by Saturday night and more later, to back his campaign against Illinois. He warned moneyed interests to prepare for a heavy levy and instructed agents to pressure business men to contribute, calling Hanna the strongest force the group faced.

St. Louis Republic Chicago Mark Hanna Chilcago New York Hanna Lavoie Philadelphia Jersida Uljnois Staten Mure Cuey Pdeces

Wharton News Notes Section House Burglarized

Wharton Texas September 21 news notes report a section house at Mackey was burglarized with goods stolen. Sheriff Davis and Deputy Beabry led a search for thieves. J B Linn and Galveston relatives visiting Wharton. Residents endured flooding but stayed safe. Independent candidates Caldwep Lockhart Texas report in a warm campaign scene.

Mackey Harslaraed Wharton Texas B. Davis Sherif Beabry J.B. Linn Galveston Reyond Benalor J. Travia Bergan Freymier Attornei Hee Gage May Gaiventanen Caldwep Lockhart Sova Policians

Trinity River Flood Drenches Dallas After Heavy Rain

A severe storm drenched Dallas Texas with heavy rains causing the Trinity River to overflow its banks and sweep water and debris along its channels. Flooding damaged properties as streams ran wildly through streets.

Dallas Texas

Browne Announces Candidacy For Caldwell County Judge

Hon. Charles H. Browne mayor of Luling declares his bid for Caldwell County judge. The regular Democratic ticket is expected to win with a larger majority this year in Caldwell County.

Charles H. Browne Luling Caldwell County

Obituary notices from Texas towns September 22

A string of death notices from Buck, Cleburne, Palvatioe, San Marcos, Tompie, McKinney, Marques, Bryan, Victorias and nearby areas reports ages from 14 to 69. Notables include T T Pitte ex Confederate veteran ex alderman, Randolph Albrecht 34 with family, Thea L D Nowson merchant, and Randolph Albrect member of fraternal orders.

Tompie Texan Norrie Clark Bonn of Hin A. Clark Cyrlone Tila Atrei McKinney Nowsone Miny Albrecht Moilton Texas Randolph Albrecct Sona of Herttanns Kalgute Bryan Clilson Brazos County Mumford Robertson County Wilxon Church Hryat Seales Marques Boventi Clearcreak Manon Meier The Baptist Chitch Hite Bia Hedalde Victor A Fredericks Raielu

Brothers Ashmore duo tied to Crockett shooting

September report from Crockett Texas says brothers Jack and Joe Ashmore fled after a dispute tied to an old Kyser. Joe Ashmore was killed. Jack Ashmore was arrested and jailed by Sheriff Haile.

Crockett Texan Jack Joe Ashmore Jak Ashmore Sherif Haile

Foreign officials protest promotions in China

September 3 reports officials believe Prince Tuan may join the grand council and Shansi province to appoint Kang Yi as deputy, with Boxar as provincial judge. Foreign offices are understood to protest to the Yangtze Viceroy against these appointments.

Tuan Grand Council Aotat Shanshat Boxar Kang Yi

Wanted: Brown horse with distinctive markings barned

Notice from Sheriffs' Department for Guero Texas dated September seeking the recovery of a brown horse described as 16% hind high with a fore head mane tail and branded Us on the shoulder and P on the jaw. Reward offered and authorities mention a thief's conviction in connection with the case.

Guero Texas Karen Fy Eldur Thomas M. Stell Oueru

Farmer Robbed Near Hillsboro Texas Seeks Bloodhounds

Sheriff Bell received a telegram from West stating a farmer near Hillsboro was robbed of $600 last night and bloodhounds were requested to track the robbers. Bell went with the hounds but has not been heard from.

Ann Hillsboro Texas Bell West Meinge

Divorces Granted in Brazos County Court Term

The Brazos County Dialect Court grants divorces during the current term. Leona Anderson from Willis Anderson Josephine Mann from John Mann Charity Cooper from Frank Cooper Dal Hue Overton from Jin Overton Clarion Turner from Helle Turner and Margaret Ransom from Joe Ransom.

Brazos County Bryan Texas Leona Anderson Willis Anderson Josephite Mann John Mann Charity Cooper Frank Cooper Dal Hie Overton Jin Overton Clarion Turner Helle Turner Margaret Ransom Joe Ransom

Subtle rebuttal in Jinen Howard case in Frankfort

The defense rebuttal in the Jim Howard case in Frankfort Kentucky was to be concluded by tomorrow with jury arguments to begin in the afternoon if preparations of the instructions do not cause delays.

Jinen Howard Frankfort Jim Howard

Fort Worth contest case withdrawn in district clerk race

The Martin McVean contest over the Democratic nomination for district clerk in Fort Worth was abruptly ended in the afternoon as the Liternys withdrew their cases.

Fort Worth Texas Martin-McVean

Cotton Loss Estimated From Strong North Texas Rains

In Landale Texas on September 21 the heaviest rain of the year fell, causing significant cotton damage. Estimates suggest large bales lost to the storm, with local farmers fearing substantial yields and financial impact.

Landale Texas

Storm Strikes Valley River Area Injuring Ranches

Reports from San Antonio describe a burst of thunder and rising floodwaters along the valley river Saturday night. The disaster damaged a number of ranches and washed away livestock, with one English worker and several herd hands reported missing. Rescue efforts and official inquiries followed as authorities assessed the Brackett Bridge damage and the broader impact on nearby communities.

San Antonio Texas Sep Tloudburst Valley River Donald Mountaingville Brackettvide

Damage claims mount in Texas suits across states

A news item reports heavy damage suits totaling up to 30 000 dollars with potential total of four million dollars if dwellings are affected. Plaintiffs include residents from Texas and surrounding territories filing multiple suits on August 27 with the forty fourth district court set to open for a week of hearings.

Dallas Texas Elven Adiag Homa Montil

Brownwood flood swamps city as waters rise

Severe rain and a waterspout swept through Brownwood Texas on September 3. The town endured three feet of rising water damaging fences bridges and homes while power and light plants suffered partial submersion. Crops suffered heavy losses and more rain threatens farmers in the valley.

Brownood Texas Thig Place Derkness

Flood Threat Lifts as Brazos River Rises Near Fort Worth

Damaged Trinity area reports severe wind and rising water on the Brazos, with Upper Brazos rainfall raising concerns of flooding. Residents move from low-lying areas as the Weet Fork river backs up, rail service resumes slowly, and cotton crops face damage amid ongoing storms in Waco and Glen Rose.

Trinity Hottom

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