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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1901
Page
6
A historical ward mortality tally records causes of death and sanitary actions for the month. It lists diseases such as fevers and pneumonia, body counts by race, and notes on inspections, nuisances, and the crematory undergoing repairs.
The column lists numerous visitors and locals lodged or traveling through the area. Names include Bevan, Aowda, Toneta, Bryon, Wavana, Liberty, Bryan, Brenham, Boaumont, Galveston, New Orleans, and Lake Champlain. Guests from hotels like Rice and Hutchins House are noted with arrival or registration details and short travel references.
A garbled city notice lists various happenings including a dance at Bolles Park tomorrow and other pending events. The readable text references J. B. Tornett and mentions DaAnkinpley day with unclear details and multiple misspellings.
The Houston magnate committee report cites a council concern over Attwater drainage. A tally of names including Mr. James Chariton and others appears in city proceedings. The Call committee plans to meet to review proposals and arrange further action at Houston government offices.
Scripted text shows Acting City Health Officer De Erimby ordering inspectors to locate every water hole and pool to exterminate mosquitoes. A pest informant vows a sweeping campaign, mentioning kerosene and chemical approaches, with process details and community impact discussed in heated dialogue.
A London inquiry into the death of William Montague Muir Macguongia involves Mayor Woolford and peers. The report notes a written statement about the young man’s demise and the circumstantial details of the event, with discussions of disposition and potential return.
William Gaskamp, a native of Germany and resident of Washington County, died in Galveston at Sealy Hospital after an appendicitis attack. He had been ill for thirteen weeks and endured a prior operation six weeks earlier, but relapsed and passed away before the later procedure could be completed. He moved from Bath to Leon County with several relatives listed in the obituary.
Readable fragments describe excursions to Sylvan Beach and regular trips by Southern Pacific. Mentions La Porte and local depots with departure times and unclear details.
Fragmentary OCR notes an estate transfer involving Wil liam Williams Jr and Lawrence Wilthime among others. Mentions block location and frontage in a row near a tan entangling feature, with references to a late rotation or schedule.
A garbled OCR text mentions Thereldas Chill Porites and 20 years with scattered phrases about a crowd at Mateoina Ngre and Riverton. The fragment lacks clear events, dates, or names to establish a coherent report.
A collision at a rail crossing involving the passenger train No. 8 of the Gaterston Nowston and Mendereon line and a freight train from the San Antonio and Aragwas pave line caused derailed cars and minor injuries. The wreck damaged rolling stock and track, with passengers shifting to nearby street cars. cause attributed to operator failure at the crossing.
A faltered and enthused audience witnessed the presentation of A Wage of Peace to the Wrhel Ducker composed by Tani. The young Pouitonians who played at the Amerie Whenthr Biock conyinity in New York delivered a lively performance with an opening reception and praise for the performers.
Fragmented report outlines Aldori and Pini leading a market plan in COHAN EO with a new market town features including water fountains and housing for residents. The article notes a Monday meeting at City Hall to review bids and plans, with discussions on charter compliance and estimated costs exceeding £000.
The first bale of the season was ginned and reported in Texas on August 1 with prices around five cents per pound. Multiple growers including in Carmine and Waco area sent early cotton lots, with weighings near HM pounds and premiums noted for quality. buyers prepared to start market operations within ten days.
Edgeworth boarding and a pay dispute involve a youth aged 20 and school principals. An official notice outlines the action and context of the case and the parties connected to the matter.
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