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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1901
Page
5
Governor Sayers message read as both houses pass per diem bill amid committee appointments. Floor activity centers on appropriation measures for state militia and contingent expenses, with reports on districting and procedural rules.
The Senate met in May as Governor Browning urged swift action on several appointments. A motion proposed appointing three members to the house and governor’s staff was discussed. Resignation of Mr. Morrin prompted consideration of judicial and clerical staff changes. Laura Hn mrellive Chek and others were mentioned in appointment discussions amid routine procedural notices.
In committee, Senate apportionment chaired by Harris of Bexar notes members present. A motion to form only three subcommittees passes, with jurisdictions including congressional districts and judicial districts. Rapid work is urged to finish by April. meeting adjourns.
Velaso Texan August 4 reports Mr Perry favors reappointment of congressional districts with clear geographic contiguity and competition. He believes each district should be compact and balanced to reflect current population distribution and uphold fair representation.
Mixed garbled note describes constipation and digestion issues as common ailments causing fatigue. It mentions an unspecified remedy and urges action to improve liver function, with unclear, jumbled product terms and spelling errors.
Governor presents a financial outlook for two-year period starting September 1 2001 detailing general revenue, balances, and projected deficits. He urges authorization for penitentiary funds to build a sugar mill and notes transportation and agricultural plans. He requests apportionment reforms and temporary suspension of a bank agency while investigations proceed. The message calls for reforms in representation districts and fiscal controls.
At Reno Fort Sill and Anadarko crowds gathered as 125 claimants in each district won the right to file and wheel their allotted lands. Officials reported thousands remained unchosen and many prospects planned to invest in town plots and improvements despite the uneven results.
Captain W J McDonald with a Ranger squad reaches Fort Worth from Nacogdoches to protect order amid potential clashing between the sheriff and city marshal. He states principals agreed before departure and believes no bloodshed will occur.
The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows district meeting convened in Fort Worth with JL Bell of Denton as grand district master calling the session to order and David Aliner presiding over the Household of Butt. Dr J L Cooper delivered the welcome address. J N Mitchell responded at Helten, with representatives of the yarrow forge albomide presenting.
John Wood of Weatherfont CT drew No 1 in Lawton fond district and created a sensation with a long run to secure a claim south of the town site. Mattie Beall of Wiehlia Kansas drew No 2 but Wood chose a tract south of Wood's claim valued at about 50000 dollars.
August 1 report notes Galveston docks now usable by Southern Pacific. Engineer G W Bosehike oversees daily work toward rebuilding tracks and access to materials for Creckett repairs. Expansion includes extension toward Athens Texas and Nacogdoches area with completion expected after current projects advance.
A damaged OCR snippet mentions Timpson and Augusta with unclear names and scenes. It references crew work, tying wires or firen? from wears to axles, and a sequence of unreadable phrases. The readable elements suggest a local event or column with mixed garbled text. No clear date or outcome is identifiable.
In Marlin Texas a boy about unknown age shot and killed his father while he slept in the yard after an earlier dispute over a horse. The youth fled and was later found exhausted a few miles away. authorities assume overexertion led to his death as the father lay dead.
Orange Texas August 1 Ten years afterLeaving Orange Gilbert McDonald wandered the world sailing with the United States Navy during the Spanish American War serving under Admiral Dewey on the cruiser Olympia He witnessed the Manila Bay battle and was promoted to third assistant engineer Though wounded on deck he recovered at Bellevue New York He visited South Africa Norway Sweden England and shipwreck near Rio pool before reuniting with his parents in New Orleans and returning to his old home amid congratulations from friends
A revival ongoing at Mount Calm Baptist Church in Texas leads to nine conversions during evening prayer services as Pastor W. L. Brittine guides the meeting.
The Methodist revival meeting at Sulphur Springs closed after a successful session. Reports say it was one of the best campgrounds in the region and drew notable attendance. In Valley View another revival ended with a large church addition as a result.
The holiness camp meeting conducted at Terrell draws a very large attendance with many participants from across Texas and even from other states. W. H. Hall of Greenville and Mrs. Rosos J. Rutherford lead the services as the revival gathers interest and devotion.
About one thousand are expected to attend as the Seventh Day Adventists plan their twenty third camp meeting. Keene six miles east is likely the second site for the event with the largest church in the region scheduling notable ministers from the United States to take part in services.
A notice reports the death of William Cecil Price in Chicago. The brief item notes his role as secretary of the treasury under President Buchanan and mentions a related legal context connected to Abraham Lincoln's era.
Professor Henry Sheriwood of Somne Hopes University died at Ballton Center last evening after an accidental fall during a hike toward a canyon. Augustine Henry Sherwood of Jolue Hopkibe University accompanied him. both were en route to Cornwall on the Hydeyn tour when the incident occurred.
Lisiletevilien Texas reports a prolonged meeting at the Baptist church led by Reverend Mev Revere. The city council, with the city attorney present, discussed pursuing delinquents on the tax rate. City ordinances codified by the city attorney were revealed and ordered to be printed. The Larnaca oil company resumes operations after a hiatus. Police left for Anatin to prepare for the legislature session.
Fragmented OCR notes show Ronald Reagan era references with shifts in commerce in Reagan Texas Augusta-W area. Mentions names like Mr Campbell Bremond and Me ewe AL, unclear details about stock, druggists, and post office.
Adjutant General Beurey reports plans to pay volunteer cavalry first, then first infantry, as Texas regiments are processed for muster into U.S. service. Claims go to the War Department with receipts minted at muster. Selections prioritize Texans who served and were examined, with transfers not allowed.
A Black man employed by J. F. Binley was instantly killed when the wagon he rode in ran into a tree. The collision occurred this morning near Trinity as the wagon toppled and threw him against the tree, ending his life.
In San Antonio Texas on August 6 Henry Robin aged 82 died this morning at San Antonio hospital. The carpenter by trade was injured Saturday when struck by a trolley car and lost a leg to amputation side.
A one year old daughter of Mr Calloway living about two miles from town was burned to death yesterday when oil spilled upon a stove caused an explosion. The accident was reported this morning with details describing the fatal fire and cause.
News from Yowell reports that George W. Browort a young farmer about 50 was killed by a lightning strike during a county rain and thunderstorm He left a wife and four children in Greenvile Texas Aug 6.
Midland Texas report says five year old Huth Hyran youngest daughter of Judge WH R Ryan died after ingesting cough medicine yesterday afternoon. Parents did not know of the dose until about 4 am when she was found in a serious condition despite medical aid and hospital efforts.
Cameron Texas augyat O The gegro bey Mook Brown died after being struck by a Santa Fe train Saturday evening. Fire swept one acre of Creighton pan cure north of toma, likely from a camp fire. Deputy Sheriff Measengole and Sam Rarner arrived. authorities pursued a suspect linked to a prior arrest.
Report from Centerville Texas describes an accidental gathering of five men on a port office gallery. Names listed include J A Glover Thomas Harrison Henderson Harrison Jase Tim and James A Drown. Ages and details are unclear in the fragment.
An unclear Memphis report notes a Black man named Nathan Corviders was executed in August. The fragmentary text references a legal act and a fall event but lacks full details on charges, location, or official context.
A remarkable birth is reported in Deotoon Texas with early afternoon delivery to Mr and Mrs W Alteright. The record notes unusual timing and promising future achievements for the newborn, reflecting local pride and hopeful community sentiment.
Shipping notices record arrivals and departures at Port Wady and adjacent ports. Vessels include St Hubert from Inverpeolvie Barhatow, Arkadia from Porto Riean poris, George W Kelley from New York, El Monte bound for New York, Capella N for Havre and Antwerp, and more. Ports listed include Liverpool, Rotterdam, Havre, Antwerp, and London with various nationalities and cargoes.
A terse Wharton County notice calls for aid after a stray animal with a tattered forefoot is found on the range. Local sheriff’s department records indicate the animal has wandered for some time and may need medical attention or relocation.
A fragmentary notice from Forria Texas references a memorial service linked to the Baptist Missionary Association of Texans. The text mentions Avus Aurore and W. H. Parks in a context suggesting a birthday or memorial event, though details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A council in Navanota, August, rejected a proposal by W A Pree to grant a municipal franchise. The plan would have established a foal system and exchange Pie the American Hell one Camp, permitting one franchise to operate twenty young polo es, and funding for fire alarioa. The petition was denied.
Prominent speakers including Congressman Lanham and Lieutenant Governor Ytgson are slated to attend the O-4 Hettlera reunion on August 28 in Sherman. Officials Culberson and Clarepoo White are also mentioned among planned attendees while details remain unclear due to garbled text.
In Crero Texas on August 6 Mr. A Graves bought J G Edwell's dry goods business. Now operating as Graves dry goods in Foakum with new service at the Youkad store.
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