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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1901
Page
4
In a light on Sunday morning origin of a fire a hypnotic test was tried. Detective Quinn impersonated Monroe Red's old mother to probe the case.
The report details a deadly fire at a Rupersberg building where the Coppin family perished. Eyewitness accounts describe initial flames, rapid spread, and rescue attempts as firefighters arrived. a funeral procession and Salvation Army presence marked the somber service at the undertaker’s.
Destruction from the blaze at the Salvation Army area caused extensive damage to buildings including the Ruppersberg and Cottage at Capitol, with losses running into thousands. Captains Hoxellsnrth and Owen led services. exact figures indicate multi building losses and insured values across several properties.
A string of brief items lists school meetings, church notices, undelivered telegrams, obituaries, and social events. References include a town sale, a St Patrick's day planning committee, a May herb auction, a Sunlar school picnic to La Porte, and an excursion to Huntsville with visits to the State normal school and penitentiary.
Thomas L. Conroy of San Antonina and J B Wireless of Galveston, both noted figures, were seen at the Lawlor hotel. Mrs Baldwin and daughter Vive intend to depart for San Francisco tomorrow night via the Southern Pacific. W L Johnach, a traveling sales agent from New Orleans, registered at the Lawler before continuing travels.
Fragmentary OCR text references names and events without coherent details or context leaving no discernible incident, place, or outcome to summarize accurately.
The Newburnh NX V Megister reports a large Di alou ballast evening where Mrs G Farmer of Howaton Texas and Irene Mo M Elrick of this city presented hypnotic and rope trick acts for Mille Woman's Relief corps. Spectators marveled at a suspended-feet act and a spinning envelope demonstration as Mrs Farmer mesmerized volunteers. The event concluded with a bouquet presentation to the hypnotist and her companion.
The Houston Spiritual Society held a regular meeting on Texan Avenue Sunday afternoon. Harry Totton gave a striking address on Why Are We Spiritualists, which pleased all present. Mrs Arnold Wilton of Fort Worth spoke briefly on the cause, and announced she would present again next Sunday for members and the public.
A called meeting of the Houston Bohemian Club will be held at the club rooms in Houston on May 6 to consider the appointment of Frank Amol Armory Rhos and Alex Pend elie Thecvlh Bh WANED Rivok en C. Pint and others for a club venture in New York. The president of the Magus requests ensuring the national beverage supply is provident.
Judge W. W. Allen arrives from California to secure land near Houston for a Saka rice plantation and a large canning plant. Plans include a Japanese labor contingent and a California cooperative colony of 600 men to settle in Texas by early September, with land at 8 to 28 per acre and 10 to 20 dollars per acre terms.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a rival factory context with mentions of winter, factors, colony growth, structures, fire risk, and protected capital. It references a plan to manage turns early in a dike suite and to encourage prices, plus notes on rice planters and a general aim to protect or promote certain economic activities.
The Colored People celebrate proposed visit of the President at Antiorh Chapel with a large gathering. Rev Van th McKinies led a grand inaugural meeting and speakers praised McKinley. The event featured a Spechtimaking Way address and floral tributes as members pledged support.
An inquest concluded that Gus Garlson died from a gun discharged accidentally by his brother Vicentine Corte during the funeral procession for Carl ey Owen. The verdict found negligence, with the service held in the afternoon at the family home of Aliguns Carson. Witnesses listed include Trinity aignet and several pallbearers.
The passage outlines a collaborative effort involving the Rice Kitchen and Mr. Pon with Diraye Senreines of a Weber unit to manufacture a product. It mentions Teic and Awwedia entities, a plan to expedite the martone, and the involvement of Browers and Hey PeQuets in setting work terms and appointments.
In a late note the Leruning congregation plans continued services with attendance efforts and a prayerful petition. The Henry ACENSTOnSpe Vice at the church outlines ongoing worship through the week and urges parishioners to attend.
Mexia bank commercial notices report a directors meeting at the National Bank in the morning. Mr Murphy receives a resignation as president and the board names a new acting president with further appointments discussed.
Fragmentary notice indicates Smithville traders arrange a shipment or service arrangement with Schmidt & Eyo for a dollar amount. The garbled text mentions a delivery to a local beneficiary and references a planned action set for tonight in the town.
Beaumont Texas reports that contracts for street railway and waterworks projects have been let and work will start within ten days. A New Orleans firm to perform the work under franchise terms will supply details in about a week.
Fragmentary report notes Belfals and nearby stores damaged in an April incident. Names and exact actions are unclear, but mentions plunder and destruction, with several places and people referenced in garbled text.
Fragmentary OCR lists vessel movements with locations such as Norfolk New York and California plus ports and arrivals. It mentions ships like Madera and Briandale and terms like Archeed and Port Traine in a garbled transit log. Strong entities include Norfolk New York California Port and several ship names.
In Hearne area notes describe replanting cotton after weather disruptions. The report mentions plans to recover with renewed planting efforts and projections for the season's progress despite prior losses.
The text records scattered references to court actions and officials including a Paratile Tite, Vermilion names, and a Messing to sinkind. It mentions Tenn, Vella, and a Marshal in Mich with unclear events and outcomes.
A long fragment extols Paine’s celery compound as a powerful tonic for digestion appetite and vitality. It alleges health benefits from celery extract and hints at testimonials and endorsements, though the text is garbled and contains many unclear passages.
Ladies society of the Mario Tama shore hosts a tea at a pergane ball on Tage pergane from 4 to dusk, inviting attendees to sample Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic.
An abbreviated notice indicates excursion pricing with a return amount of five dollars and fifty cents. The fragment mentions May B as a reference point for the timing or event.
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