Postal and Billing Notice for The Houston Printing Co
Public notice from The Houston Printing Company about postal distribution, subscription rates, and city circulation collection. It names authorized bill collectors Theodore Bering Lott and Burt Hull and directs payments by check to The Houston Printing Company. It warns against accepting orders or payments from others. Subscribers should expect delivery by 1 p.m. daily.
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Bter
Dell
Ing
Theodore Bering
Lott
Burt Hull
Houston Printing Company
Debate on militarism and standing army dominates campaign
The author argues Congress must decide on funding and maintaining a large regular army to police imperial commitments in the Philippines and deter China. Without new troops, the nation risks emboldening colonial expansion, with costs exceeding $100 million annually for 100,000 soldiers.
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Congress
Philippines
China
Latzon
Republic
Population and taxation debates echo in city era
The article discusses projected city population growth and annexation impacts, referencing a 160000 target versus 167000, and critiques stamp and war taxes as burdens. It notes labor unrest and rail wage issues while critiquing China’s government and U S diplomacy, including McKinley.
Houston Bank Reserves Show Mixed Strength Across Lapses
An abstract of Houston banking conditions from Washington reports reveals reserve levels vary widely. The national summary notes cash reserves between 15 and 23 percent are deemed safe, yet Houston banks show a reserve exceeding 44 percent, indicating variability in liquidity and deposit stability amid widespread concerns.
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Houston
Washington
Houston Banke
Ee Cabiriduel
Exchange Interview Reflects Hope and Hurdles for Houston Mill
The article discusses a debate over mill investment and urban growth in Houston, contrasting optimism for a new Rouen Bivon driven enterprise with doubts about timing and feasibility. It cites the Galveston storm as evidence shaping views on infrastructure like canals and the future of Texas cities.
Texan resilience and crop trade shape poststorm outlook
The Herald notes storm repairs and harbor plans near Howaton will boost shipping. Texas pecan crops face export demand while August failures and strikes reflect economic strain. Local towns report charitable efforts, floods, and canning factory demand. Smith county markets and Galveston relief funds highlight regional recovery.
Angleton Fund dispute letter to editor raised questions
A letter from Br. Taliaferro of Arrotoria and Galveston counties defends relief funds for Brazoria and Galveston mainland storm victims. He contends a $2000 grant was misattributed and explains transfer of funds via T. W. House and Dorchester, urging careful verification before press inquiry.
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Houston
Texas
Seogiamiy Oivone
Angleton
Erfords
Galveston
Velasco
Leon
Angietor
Velasen
BR Taliaferro
Aretoria County
Galveston County
Houston’s Standing in Texas Population Rank
The Federal census announces Houston as 44,03 residents, making the city the second most populous in Texas. It notes Houston leads in growth and remains the frontier metropolis of the Lone Star state in population terms.
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Brenham
Houston
Reyon
Texas
Lone Star Commonwealth
Hanna Drives Strategy in Settlement Talks for Strike
In Scranton Pennsylvania on September 2 the Operators acknowledge Senator Hanna as central to settlement discussions with striking miners. They hint at a 10 percent offer and say Hanna knows what will satisfy the miners, while implying delays tied to interest from President Mitchell.
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Scranton
Hanna
Miasra
Newaru
Prete Mitchell
Mitchell says union decision must come from miners themselves
Hazleton Pa Sept 28 President Mitchell indicates he awaits new information from New York and that the action on any proposed wage increase rests with Anthracite miners as a group. He cites a 10 percent rise as potentially insufficient and notes labor leaders expect unity between union and non union workers. Quiet remains in the Lehigh valley as Hazleton area collieries shut down with striking miners marching from Freeland.
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Hazleton
Mitchell
Informaton
New York
America
Holle
Gourde
United Mine Workers
Lehigh Valley
J. S. Wente &C’s
Hazlebresk
Freeland
Wente
Meeting on Wage Increase Proposed by Coal Operators
Coal operators in Wilkes Barre meet at Lehigh Valley Coal Co offices to discuss a 10 percent wage raise and potential regional pay increases. Officials caution no details yet while New York company presidents weigh terms with the strikers amid rising mining costs. Some leaders warn a staged wage offer could trap strikers and prompt a stampede at the mines.
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Wilkestarre
Wyoming and Lackawanna Valiar
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Lathrop
Lewal I
New York
Raneral
Typothetae convention reports on American labor issues
Fragmentary OCR notes describe the Typothetae convention with reports from the majority and minority committees. The date September 7 appears and the text references the executive context and labor matter discussions, though details are incomplete.
Meeting minutes show mixed labor reports altered but not adopted
A union meeting considered two reports on labor matters. The majority favored Upton labor and the minority favored the union. Employers appeared likely to be involved, but both reports were altered printed in the minutes and neither adopted. Joe was chosen for the next convention.
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O Upton
Joe
Weather Summary for Washington and Nearby States
Weather notes show generally fair conditions for Washington on Saturday and Sunday with light to fresh northerly winds. Oklahoma and Indiana Territory expect similar fair weather with warmer Sunday and variable winds.
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Washington
Hantorn
Texas
Oklahoma
Indingy Territory
Prosperity Wave Logged in Europe Slows Down
Washington reports Consul General Munuvere at Frankfort notes Europe’s industrial prosperity has begun to recede with hints of crisis risk. He cites trouble in German textile and building trades as factory closures rise and political disturbances could trigger a sudden downturn.
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Washington
Europe
Munuvere
Frankfort
Nota
Papera Epoik
Texas Matters Postmasters and Pensions Noted
Special to Tha Pont reports postmasters appointed in various Texas counties including Wildarger and Callahan names and pensions granted to Marle Hipp of Nuecestown and Caroline Hardenbrook of Deepwater. The Miller Texas post office will become an international money order office after October 1.
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Tha Pont
Washington
Nunn
Wildarger
James
Hester
Tecutiech
Callahan
Johnie Lochow
Wilows
Texas
Marle FE
Hipp
Nuecestown
Caroline Hardenbrook
Deepwater
Miller
Denton’s Doves Locate Bones at Old Homestead
In Paris Texas September 27 Pitts Chisum living a mile and a half from town claims the bones of Colonel John B Denton were buried in a candle box in the Moibwee corner of the homestead yard while the tilt owned the place He says John Chisum buried them after the bones were moved from the original grave corroborating statements by Colonel Hopking and Judge Ferguson but noting the burial was done by his brother not the owner.
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Paris
Texas
Pitts Chisum
John Chisum
Chinholm
John B. Denton
Hoe
Robert Hopking
J. D. Ferguson
Porto
Chisum
John Lindley Convicted of Murder in Bryan District Court
John Lindley was found guilty of murder in the district court in Bryan on September 24 and sentenced to life in the penitentiary. He admitted killing a Black man in the field and said he was hired to do it by another Black man. Thoma is on trial today charged with the same crime.
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Bryan
Texas
John Lindley
Thoma
Trust Investigation In Dallas City Firms Reported
A municipal board in Dallas opened an inquiry into a trust between Dallas Blita iri conpany and Standard Light and Power company. The probe seeks whether the two plants violate the city charter and threaten charter forfeiture. Ownership is said to rest mainly with Boston and Detroit stockholders.
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Dallas
Texas
Municiial Chmmonstoners
Dallas Blitairi Conpany
Standard Light and Power Company
Tte
Boston
Detroit
Diphtheria Toll Rises in Sherman County
In Northeast Sherman a child of Merrit Pepakita, colored, died of diphtheria. The death marks another fatal case in the month as the town reports ongoing health concerns.
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Kayeon
Sherman
Texas
Merrit Pepakita
Waco Population Steps Noted in September Ward Report
Washington director Merriam reports on Waco Texas population by ward in September. The note mentions sales and rental figures including a rate of 42 percent for a property.
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Waco
Ward
Texas
Merriam
Washington
Enry Ales
Trust indictments and health reports mix in Austin
Local correspondents report rumors of a trust magnate indictment against J. K. Jones amid denial from District Attorney Moore Venice. Dr. Blunt returns from Galveston with an estimated $50 100 quarantine property damage and a forthcoming official report to the governor.
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Dr. Blunt
Austin
Texas
Blunt
Galveston
Dallas and Austin Officials On West Texas Business
Austin dispatch reports Poiitor Faubtin of the Mittle Palle Messenger and General Smith visiting South Texas on business. Governor Sayers leaves at o'clock for Dallas while A G Smoot of the Statesman is in Dallas on business.
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Austin
Texas
Waller County Seeks Tax Relief From Legislature
A Hempstead meeting at the county courthouse asked the Texas Legislature to repeal current year taxes for Waller and neighboring Brazos Valley counties hit by two years of crop losses. A countywide meeting is set for October 1 to mobilize support, with a committee of Dr. E. Montgomery T. A. Wood and W. R. Beaumier drafting the call.
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Hempstead
Court House
Waller
Brazos Valley
San Angelo Stock Show Offers Premiums and Events
San Angelo Post notes complimentary tickets for the San Angelo stock show and roping contest set for October 15 17 and 19. The notice mentions premium inducements for exhibitors and special stock care arrangements plus a roping and riding contest, races and a club shoot attracting expert ropers and riders.
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San Angelo
Death of Mrs G Bedell Moore in New York
Mrs. G Bedell Moore wife of Lutcher Moore Lumber vice president died in New York after a prolonged illness. The couple had spent the summer there for her health. She will be buried in Williamsport Pennsylvania, her old home. Mr Moore maintains headquarters in San Antonio and is connected with Lutcher Moore Lumber and Orange Merchants. The Orange Merchants line offices closed today out of respect.
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G. Bedell Moore
Orange
Texas
Lutcher & Moore Lumber Company
New York
Mr. Moore
Wrange Meryintl
San Antonio
Orange Merchantile
de Connect
Rock Island and Railway Officials Reach Galveston Visit
Galveston on September 28 hosted G W Andrews Rock Island traveling passenger agent Charles D Golding traveling freight agent RJ McCarthy and BR Sanford traveling freight agent connected with Gull Colorado and Santa Fe Railway and Pullman company during a city visit with Houston and Waco ties.
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Texas
G. W. Andrews
Rock Island
Wort Worth
Charles D. Golding
Houston
RJ. McCarthy
Pullman Company
BR. Sanford
Gull, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company
Waco
Oil price cut grips Corsicana as producers face refinery hype
Another cut in petroleum in Corsicana Texas on September 28 lowers the price by 0 89 cents per barrel and a total cut of 5 cents per barrel. Producers react with a resigned grin, hoping to complete the refinery project adjacent to the current plant.
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Corsicana
Texas
Bankruptcy Filed in United States Court for William Wollbaum
Galveston Texas September 28 A person in bankruptcy was filed in the United States court today by William Wollbaum of Brasoria Texas His liabilities as set forth in the petition amounted to 220077 dollars His assets consist of a stock of merchandise valued at from 1000 to 1309 dollars
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Galveston
Texas
United States
William Wollbaum
Brasoria
National Issues and OM Matters Highlight La Grange Address
Attorney General Ton Smith spoke before the Yoran crathe club at the Opera House in La Grange Texas outlining national issues and military matters. The evening featured songs by local youths and remarks by C B Lane and George F Burens as candidates and congressman presentations. Nonpartisan primaries for county officers were discussed with Sheriff race attention and a possible Van Riper vs Toro contest noted. Waller C Jones will decide on accepting the Republican nomination in the Tenth district and Culberson is set to address the Young Men’s club in Austin on October 1 expecting a large turnout.
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Fort Worth Delegates Named for National Democratic Meeting
Fort Worth representatives from the Main’s Democratic club Oscar Wa pie and L. IL Hudson were chosen to attend the National Democratic meeting in Indianapolis in October. The September gathering by President Harry Moe and the Fort Worth group set the delegate slate for the event.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Harry Moe
Art of the Main
Democratic Club
Oscar Wapie
L. IL. Hudson
Indianapolis
Burgess Visits Industry as Gonzales Nominee Stirs Campaign
George FP Burgess of Gonzales, Democratic candidate for Congress in the Eleventh District, appeared in Industry to campaign. The visit followed his party’s push and drew local residents as Burgess outlined his platform and sought support.
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Texic
George FP. Burgess
Gonzales
Congress
Fire Records Report Two Cottages Damaged in Waco
A fire today destroyed two cottages in Waco Texas causing about 4000 dollars in losses. One home housed A B Sterling with 5 residents paying 5 dollars 50 cents rent. The other cottage belonged to Mrs Mary York valued at 1500 dollars with 88 dollars insurance. John S Al reportedly lost his furniture but exact details could not be confirmed.
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Waco
Teexas
A. B. Sterling
Mary
York
S. al
Barns Burned Near Grane Granger Texas
Two large barns near Grane Granger Texas burned recently. One barn owned by James Smith valued at about $100 and another belonging to James Means near Redwald Texarkana destroyed with contents and value about $1100. No insurance noted.
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Grane Granger
Texas
James Smith
Redwald
Texarkana
James Means
Sat Water
Seniet
All Con Loon
Mo Insurance
Fire at Cleburne Texas house destroys home and contents
A Cleburne Texas house and contents were burned with 19 percent Boyd named as owner. Loss estimated around 050 dollars with insurance coverage noted.
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Clehburne- Cleburne
Texas
Boyd
Fire damages Harn near Yorkton Yorktown Texas barn
Fire consumes a septet barn on the Weldon reach with feed and tackle. Cause of the blaze is unknown. Crockett Texas resident Mrs A night reports losses totaling about 1400 dollars.
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Yorkton
Yorktown
Texas
Weldon
Crockett, Texas
Central Texas Negro Fair officers elected at annual meeting
In Waxahachie and Galveston notes a September stockholders meeting of the Central Texas Negro Fair elected W. Johnson president and A. Le McDonald vice president. G W Jackson and W F B Perry were named treasurer and trustees. J F J Cheetooe named superintendent. orphan Glr mentioned. inquiry from Yoakum editor seeking origin of a Galveston request.
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Postal Yoakum
Teé
Sen
Galveston
Fragmentary Notice From Aged Text on Heat Hazard
A garbled clipping references heat dangers and a system tower named VALERIO-PHOS with unclear actions. The readable bits point to alarm about scorching conditions and potential prostration without coherent details or instructions.
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Bere
Valerio-Phos
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