Houston Morning Star debuts as Texas’ first daily paper
The oldest Houston Morning Star copy, dated 1839, marks the first daily paper in Texas. The historic press once used by Gail Borden for the Telegraph at San Felipe de Austin was cast aside into Buffalo Bayou to prevent capture by Mexicans. Jacob W. Cruger bought the Telegraph and press in 1837, with John W. Eldredge as the first editor. Subscriptions were 12 dollars per year, due semiannually, and the Star published daily except Sundays with few stock woodcuts in ads.
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Texas
Houston Morning Star
Star
Gail Borden
Telegraph
San Felipe de Austin
Buffalo Bayou
Jacob W. Cruger
Borden
John W. Eldredge
53rd District Court and County Notices Summary
Court entries list various filings including receivership for a machinery firm, foreclosure and sale actions, charter forfeiture, and divorce cases. Probate matters name administrators for McMillin and executors for Real, with appointing judges and court references. Marriage licenses issued include multiple couples, and numerous new car registrations are recorded under the county treasurer.
Briton to Repay US Wartime Babysitter
Mrs. George Hall of Wemble y England arrives in New York to repay a Rochester family for wartime care of her children. Her son lived with the Crittendens during the war and another child found shelter with Mrs. Ainsworth of Rochester. Hall plans to help care for Mrs. A. Whitman Crittenden who suffered a stroke last summer.
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New York
Rochester
N. Y
George Hall
Wembley
England
A. Whitman Crittenden
Crittenden
Charles Ainsworth
Crittendens
Mrs. Hall
Retired General John M. Weir Dies
Brigadier General John M. Weir a retired Army officer died Sunday in Washington. News of his passing follows a long career with the U S Army including service in multiple conflicts and leadership roles.
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Washington
John M. Weir
Sunay
Shortage of Thanksgiving turkeys expected to worsen
A planning meeting of 15 experts in Dallas warned Texas turkey supply will miss a year’s production by 10 percent and by Christmas there will be no turkeys left. They cited higher prices from 60–62 to 73–80 cents per pound and emphasized strong demand and production costs behind the squeeze.
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Dallas
Texas
Walter Cardwell
Luling Foundation For Agricultural Research
F. S. Beanblossom
Texas A&m College
Man's Gadget Bit Too Hard On This Deer
Reading Pennsylvania details a six point buck that wandered into a iron works engine room. The deer fell into a 12 foot pit and was struck by an engine arm. Workmen restrained it, but the animal escaped twice and fled toward the ore pits.
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Reading
Samuel Johnson
E. and G. Brooke Iron Company
Birdsboro
Director of Civilian Defense Quits Post
The White House announced Russell Hopley of Omaha resigns as director of civilian defense planning. Aubrey Mellinger, a Chicago retired telephone executive, named to succeed him but will decide within days after a talk with President Truman.
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Washington
White House
Russell Hopley
Omaha
Charles G. Ross
Hopley
Aubrey Mellinger
Chicago
Mellinger
Truman
Caddies Fight Over 15 Cent Debt Hurts 1 In Hospital
In Fort Worth two 13 year old River Crest Country Club caddies clashed over 15 cents. One boy suffered a fractured skull and was hospitalized. The other is under juvenile investigation. Authorities say the dispute centered on a pitched ball at a line.
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Hospital Fort Worth
River Crest Country Club
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Dial
Houston
T. M. Kennerly
Scarbrough & Sons
Rubbermaid
Courthouse Records
53Rd District
Gardner
Atre?ane
Harry
Hamilton
Shaper
Betts
D. Trershaw
L. M. McDonald
Neval
Homesteaders, Inc
Rabe Lis Guage Court
Ocker Weiplegyrs
Unty Cort -At- Law
E. Larvin
Amelio Torres
Matthews
Daniel J. McMillin
Jesse Thomas McMillin
Charles Real
Kate Real
Szecutor
Daniel J. McMillan
R. L. Heath
AED
Regi
Heffington
Claude Graves
Pismout Couttersen
Packar
R. J. Stengl
Buick
Thomas B. Beatty
Mrs. L. Re Jr
Chevrolet
Archie Y J Long Jr
M. Dhevrolet
Emil A. Jordan
Robert C. Burleson
Allie Alexander
Willis Seiders
Ford
Paul C
Sdale
Mercury
Brooks Oakley
Eyed
Roy Davis
Ozellye OR
Lincoln
Paul O. Simms
Tis
Kentucky
Turkey
Beveres
Zale
Zale’s
Treadwell
Optometrists
Colo
Employers Casualty Co
Sterling Shakers
Dormeyer
Aluminum
Westbend Aluminum
Zale Jewelry CO
Austin, Texas
Local Advertising Co
Diamond Importers
Colorado Street
Rogers
William Rogers
Regent
Chinaware
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