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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1900

Page

6

Committtees Appointed for Ho senberg Monument

In Galveston Texas on April 2 Colonel H Mr Robert division engineer of the United States army visited the city to confer with Cap­sal o 8 Riche US engineer in charge of Toys district on harbor improvements and the Buffalo bayou ship channel which is reported as practically completed.

Galveston Texas H. Mr. Robert United States Army Thin Ciy New York City Capsalo Riche United States Toys Diatrict Buffalo Bayouship Robert

Annual French Society Banquet Delights Local Members

The regular banquet of the citys French society was held this afternoon with attendees enjoying a refined meal. Members include the French speaking population and the society upholds its French nationality spirit. President B Addie and French consul Dupss gave short addresses alongside others.

Eity Ite B. Addie Freich Dupss Olbera

Committees Formed for Rosenberg Statue Fund Oversight

The fundraising committer for the Henry Rosenbergs statue has named sub committees drawn from beneficiary institutions management. Committee chairmen will meet tomorrow morning in the MLC rooms. The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe line reports trains back to normal after washouts with one southbound service late by three hours. P Rogan of Cameron Texas and James J Warden of Victoria are visiting. W C Nixos GC&SF general superintendent returned from line travel. A W Moane GC&SF division claim agent arrived from Brentham.

Henry Rosenbers Mlc. A Missouri, Kansay and Texas Tve P. Rogan Cameron Texas James J. Warden Victoria Tremont W. C. Nixos Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company A. W. Moane Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Hallway Company Brentham

List of Names and Places

A scanned fragment lists numerous individuals and locations, including F. L. Clark Cannop Silverton Colorado Louis J H Rodis New York and others in cities such as Boston Albany Houston Philadelphia Chicago New Orleans Liverpool Victoria and more. The text appears as a roster or index of persons and residences without a clear narrative.

F. L. Clark Cannop Louis J. H. Rodis Silverton Colo William H. Terrell M. A. Jewla Meloney B. Frevhénbere W. Johnson New York WJ. Parker Bouton HH. Rujeliter Cileaga J. M. Betry New Orleans H. J. Newman H. M. Jomneson Albany N. Y BE. FB Wolf John Hoes S. Bennett Liverpool A. N. Fitzgerald Bryan Hoard Houston P. Hrogas Cameron Leo Rosmour Bt. Louis Judge Mann W. L. Mann Philadelphia Swan New Ore Feann W. H. Thornton Byron Miller D. A. Campbell Chicago Albert Tf. Gumby Joseph J. Warden Victoria Mme Nor Yadd Palmer

Burial of James Motine in Houston honors

Funeral services for James Motine, longtime car builder with the Houston and Texas Central Railroad, were held at his residence on 17 Rusk Avenue, with Rev. Solomon officiating. Burial took place at Glenwood Cemetery under Holland Lodge No 1 and attended by Masons, Odd Fellows, railroad employees, and hospital staff, with elaborate floral tributes and a lengthy procession.

James Miod Bia Rusk Avenue Solomon Glenwood Holland Lodge No. 1 Matons Bike Moses Houston and Texas Central Rallroad Houston and Texas Central Railroad Mr. Motine Manier EB. W. Cave Charles Diingham G. A Quinlan F. A. Hellmann H. F P. Ring John F. Dickson Monsra Henry House James R. Masterson D. ¢. Smith N. Randolph J. T. Noyes Rt. M. Elgin

Atlanta Health Regulation Contested by Medical Leaders

A City Health Officer defends Atlanta quarantine rules amid criticism from J J Jones and doubts cast by Texas medical figures. The dispute centers on who endorses the Atlanta measures and whether the Texas State Medical Association was misled by reports claiming support for the quarantine approach.

Massic F Masato State Medical Association Waco J. J. Jones J. 3. Jones Austin Texas State Medical Association Atlanta Dr. Spots Fr. Nolte Texac

Mose Allonge Eases Water Fishes May Tie Large Numbers

Mose Allonge reports catching extensive numbers of water fishes across various vicinities. The article notes abundant catches, suggesting a fruitful season for local anglers and possible impacts on regional markets and fisheries.

Wisconsin Travel Guide Mention on Central Railway

Vague notice notes lakes in northern Wisconsin reachable by the Wisconsin Central railway and invites readers to obtain illustrated booklets from James Pond in Miwa kee Wisconsin for passenger figures and travel detail.

Wisconsin Wisconsin Central Railway James Pond Figont Miwakee Wis

Pioneer Citizen Mrs. Farah Cowling Passes Away

Houston mourning longtime resident Mrs. Farah Cowling aged about 82 died at 8 10 am at her home 171 Texie avenue. Widow of Dr. James Cowling she came to Houston nearly ninety years ago and lived a quiet dedicated life with strong local ties. Funeral this afternoon at 4 o'clock at First Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. W V Leavell. Interment in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers listed: J K P Gillap ie W oot Macatee KE W Taylor I Db Peleg EP Hemblen H Burne W N Kidd FP S Poland.

Houston Farah Cowling James, Cowling Bowie Texie Avenue Burgetown Uhore Fort Gibson Miex Ewing Ishoe ‘Ee Cowling Teton Bla. Hooth Witt C. Bool Baltin Leavell First Presbyterian Ohurey Gienwood J. K.P. Gillagpie Woot. Macatee WW. Taylor Peleg EP Hemblen

Aline Preys and Texas Town Endure Flood News

April 24 report from Aline Preys Allef Texas describes heavy rains near Briye Mayon raising water close to records. Plowing is hindered. county commissioners consider rapid road and bridge work. Local school closed as residents await relief and W. B. Prine family illness noted.

Allef Texas Aevern Dave Jade Vewmer Commie Siowers Mr. Prite

Man knocked down on Main Street by horse drawn buggy

Adolph Bogely, an elderly man, was struck on Main Street near Preston Avenue as a buggy driven by a gentleman with a lady occupant failed to avoid him. He suffered severe injuries and could barely walk, while bystanders noted the driver and passenger showed no concern.

Howey Adolph Bogely Preston Avenue Tre Whulley Bogels Houston Wis

Travelers and locals telegraf notes from Galveston area region

Fragments list names and arrivals in a busy travel and social note. Mentions Reid of Lufkin, Cohen of Chicago, Hogate and Wits of New York, Tarner of Ware, Shannon of Galveston, Coon from Agathe, Miller of Galveston, Miller and Shtor families, and Moore of Liberty as they move through Latham Bristol and nearby destinations.

Ees Cohen Chicago Ietob H. A. Hogate Wits New York Driatal Neray Ry M. Nelo Paltimare Bristol CG. Roblopen Brean Jy Lawlor Stephen Tarner Ware Yeaterday Golsten Wallan Forrone Latham Mina Tatura Shannon Galveston Hannah Malin Meira Mira T. Coon Agathe Eineyi Dathwa de. J. Td, McGrenor Welmar Mr. Beyon Hrevhikny Briatol Wannie Soletried Im Troits Ak Ude Mint Naoto Miller Arthur Miller A. H. Shtor Shtumers Mr. and Sire WC. Moora Liberty Texas St. Louie Tie Nolges

Driving Horses for Sale in Houston

A sale notice offers a car of fine driving and combination horses in Houston. The ad lists C. FB. Sattegaat & Bro. at 110 Fannin as the contact.

Houston C. FB. Sattegaat & Bro Fannin

Franklin man among trio arrested after fatal Franklin killing

Sheriff Peco of Franklin Louisiana and Wille Jones return to Houston with Chasepeleon a 6car eer amid charges of killing a man in Franklin four years ago. Detective Thompsaon reports arrests Friday and notes writs not served yesterday afternoon as prisoners are sent toward Louisiana without requisition.

Sherif Peco Franklin la Houston Wille Jones Franklin Heitie Jones Chasepeleon Louisiana Janen Hoth

Death of Uncle Jimmy Ends Local Orator's Stint

James Wickam known as Uncle Timmy dies at St Joseph's Infirmary after an evening collapse. The years old long-time Pittth ward speaker who performed on the street corner near Mardy and Providence is mourned by locals.

Jimmy James Wickam Pitth Timmy St. Joseph's Infirmary Fitth Mardy and Providence

New Phone Push Offers Deals and Contracts

A fragmented note promotes phone purchases and monthly terms, mentioning a dollar amounts and a table, with references to Citizens' Telephone Company and new contracts. The text hints at dealer pricing and service plans in a sales push.

Citizens’ Telephone Company

Kiessing's Soda Fountain Advertises Tal Pinto Water

An old ad at 502 Main Street promotes drinking Tal Pinto Water at Kiessing's Soda Fountain for stomach and kidney comfort. The nearby offer mentions 0¢ on some item at Main Street location.

Kiessing Main Street

Mischianza Karnival Rehearsal This Evening At Tamperance Hall

The Mischianza Karnival announces a rehearsal today at Tamperance Hall with events featuring fairies and elves at 3 2, flowers at 4 80, Castilians, and a Japanens gathering at 4 p.m. at Mrs Porter's residence corner KK and Caroline.

Tamperance Hall

Beeville Public Schools Close as Normal Opens Nearby

Beeville Texas closes schools for graduation events at the Baptist church with Rev. J D Stott preaching. The high school auditorium hosts commencement the following night. The Beeville summer normal opens within a month amid rising regional educational activity and growing town pride.

Beeville Texas Baptist Church J. JD. Stott Roeville Hhey South Texan Trace Growers Association Tuenday Woodnesting

True Neighbors in Beeville Aid Struggling Farmer

In Normannd neighborhood, Beeville County, neighbors rallied to help a farmer by planting and tending his spring crop while he recovered from illness. Their team work aimed to ensure a productive field once he could return to work, transforming what could have been a weed patch into a thriving grow.

Beeville Texas Normannd Alamos Tim

La Grange Local Deaths and Community Notes

Josef Janda a young farmer in La Grange Texas died suddenly at home after a brief illness. report notes possible cause paralysis or heart failure and mentions his wife and four children. The item also lists local officials appointments, school closures in Alvin, and various regional social and civic updates with multiple names and places across Texas.

Josef Janda la Grange Texas Jovet Dando Janda Commissioners Court Neil Robison R. A. Menefee Fintonia

Local trip to hear W J Bryan noted in April report

Lockhart and Vesne attendees including Mosers W C Lindes Jim Gillett and J W Shropshire went to Travis county last Saturday to hear W J Bryan speak. They felt fully compensated for the trip despite the long journey and uncertain weather.Mr GW Mille praised the justice of the peace at the late election and bought the home of Mr Charles Torbery as Mr Hochary plans to move to McLennan county. Luling Signal editor Odltor and Martindale editor were mentioned amid weeklong talks with Andrews wife of RM.

McLennan Cous Jel Andrews

Andrews Foreman Dies After Illness at Lockhart Office

Andrews, foreman of the Lockhart Register office, died last Wednesday morning after a pulmonary consumption illness. He was the son of Mr. M. Davis and leaves a widow and two daughters.

Claims Against Turkey Overstated Missionary Losses

A Washington report says the U S administration aims to pay missionary losses from the Harpool outbreak of 1896, with total claimed losses listed at 87 085. The breakdown includes damaged buildings 44 700 personal items 32 477 stock and apparatus 11 008. Rev Al Wheeler and Rev O P Gates report significant personal and property losses, including clothing bedding furniture and tools.

New York Herald Washington Harpool al. Wheeler Gates Wheeler Gatow Horsen Conor Fowla Mies &. C. Wheeler

Memorial from American Chamber Protests Philippine Tax Rules

A Washington dispatch reports the American Chamber of Commerce at Manila plans a memorial to Congress protesting heavy taxation under U S military rule. H R Lewis leads the delegation, arriving in Portland to proceed to Washington. The memo cites crippling taxes on trade, high living costs, and inflation for Manila merchants and consumers.

New York Washington American Chamber of Commerce Manila United States H. R. Lewis Chamber of Commerce Portland Ore Philippines Lnternal Revenue Department Min

Roots Speech and Monroe Doctrine Discussed in New York

The Herald reports from Washington that Secretary Root’s remarks on the Monroe doctrine are seen as productive of momentum. German ambassador von Helleben in New York has ambassadors' officials reluctant to discuss the secretary's statements. The German government, via its representatives in The Hague, recognizes the Monroe doctrine and does not intend to violate it. The secretary declined to elaborate last night and did not grant a public appearance tonight.

New York Herald Washington Root State Department Herr von Helleben Tnder Germany Haghe Itriek

The Price of the Philippine War Death Toll

A War Department tally compares American casualties in the Philippines to British losses in the South African war revealing far higher totals in the Philippine campaign. From July 3, 1898, to April 27, 1900, deaths killed and died of wounds total about two thousand, with thousands wounded and many returning to duty, per the department’s figures.

Washington Philippines War Department Manila Wantil Stenk Severs

Agricultural Prospects In Mathis Texas Look Very Bright

The Mathis area enjoys flattering farming prospects with rising Atelons and hopeful yields. Houston buyer H G Hotchkien purchased a carload of fine two year old oil bellars from M K Wright. A social party toured Mr Christian's Pistures near the lake, ending with a barbecue for companions. Dean Miller and Eleter returned from Add-Ran University in Waco. Walter Lokey of Runge visited Mathis on Wednesday.

Mathis Texas Atelons H.G. Hotchkien Houston Yeaterday M. K. Wright Mero J. M. Christian Sin Agtoalo Dr. Stevens Len Mill J.C. Beasley Feeville Mr. Christian Dean Miller Eleter Waco Add-Ran University Walter Lokey Runge

Priest Gimmonds to Take New Post in Euatos Brasil

Rev. Dr. John J. Gimmonds Catholic priest named consul to Euatos Brasil plans to sail from New York for his duties on May 1. He was appointed to the post by the Washington special to the Herald.

Coneal Santon Neware Xmil The Herald Washington John J. Gimmonds Euatos Brasil New York

Ecumenical Conference Discusses Liquor and Opium Traffic

At Carnegie hall and a main meeting at the ecumenical conference in New York delegates from various lands spoke on liquor and opium harms. Rev. Dr. John Patton of the New Hebrides led the program with other participants, as pressure was urged to restrict lands under U.S. control including Alaska Hawaii and the Philippines.

New York McKinley Simo Alaskan Hawnali Philippines Carnegie Hall West Side

Dramatic suicide by Mintie Wray at Palmer House in Chicago

Mintie W Wray, a young woman, opened with a pistol in her Chicago Palmer House room and fatally shot herself. Scraps of a story letter indicated she believed she had wrecked too many lives. A. N. Ohler of Motisie, Michigan, was notified. a trunk with her belongings had been shipped away prior to the death.

Wrecker Chicago Palmer House Mintie W. Wray Daskory Ard PLC A. N. Ohler Motisie Reyder Noing Ohler Davenport Misa Wray Mollie Miss Wray Kouw Eothing

London Stocks End Week With Slight Gains

London stock market closed modestly higher after a weak session with realizations. Prices finished above the week’s lows though below intraday highs as Americans fell and several rail and utility issues showed fractional gains. Money rates held near the prior level with three months bills at around 4 percent.

London Stock Exchange Utth Union Press Baltimore Ohio St. Paul Louisville Nashville Atchison Southern Pacific Norfolk and Western Commin Southern Watneh

National Educational Association Meet Booklet Issued

The Queen and Crescent line issues an illustrated guide for NEA convention attendees in Charleston July 7 to 13. The booklet plans excursions to Chattanooga Chickamauga military park Lookout Mountain Asheville and other local attractions with a special Fort Sumter entertainment noted.

Foecen and Crescent Cincinnati Queen and Crescent National Educational Association Charleston D.C Whattanooga Chickamaqua Military Park Lookout Mountain Asheville Fort Sumpter

Collin County Plans Summer Normal in McKinney

The execution committee set May 28 as the opening and July 7 as the closing dates for Collin county summer normal to be held in McKinney. Professor C Itvan was elected conductor with Professors H Read and FG Jones named as instructors.

McKinney Texas Collitt County C. Itvan H. U. Read FG. Jones

Red River Navigable in Colonial Texan Lore

A fragmentary note from an April 1675 paper recalls Red River navigation in Clarkaville Texas. It cites a trader sailing up river to Mound City on Med River with cargo of cord and groceries, claiming the river was navigable fifteen miles north of Clarkerride in that era.

Red River Clarkaville Texan Steama Ro i Gryarty Mound City Mound Clyta Med River Clarkeride

Mrs Jennie M Conklin Dead Writer of Girls Books

Mrs Jennie M Drinkwater Conklin famed author of popular girls books died announced from New Vernon New Jersey. She lived in New York and her literary work for young readers earned wide recognition. Her passing结束.

Mra Comklin New York New Vernon N. J Jennie M. Drinkwater Conklin

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