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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1901

Page

6

Mysterious Ride Letters Tie Garden Hose Theft to Police Probe

Anonymous notes found at the McAshan residence warn of danger and hint at a carriage ride involving Officer Lee. Police surveillance tracks the sender as the letters claim ties to local officers and a series of mysterious incidents surrounding a hose theft and related events.

McAashan Aloe Otheer Finta Algo Ryerd Eula Waryton Matel Wal sAmMan Dome of Inte Bar Itidge Wigooke Carriagu

Notable Hebrew Wedding Details Amid Prestigious Guests

A late evening wedding of Mrs. Florence Levy and Mr. Levy’s son drew a large guest list at the bride’s home. Clergy officiated, with the ceremony described as deeply impressive and witnessed by many from the community and out of town.

Bom Plorence Levy Levy Prouktis Avenan We. H Moe Thie Soho Ayas Miia Itoua Petewee Galveston Roy Euninude

The Ghost Of Weyhood Resolved Into An Old Tree

A fragment describes a ghostly form tied to a tree as courage allows examination. The passage hints at a haunting that tests the investigator's resolve and reveals a barnless, elusive nature.

Unclear fragment hints at event in December involving Frank

The readable bits suggest a December date and names such as Frank and possibly Taufa or Chicas, with references to Canada and York. Details are fragmented. no clear event, location, or outcome can be confirmed.

Vielt Taufa Chicas Vie Aes York Canada Frank Ivente

City social notes and arrivals at local hotels

A stream of visitors and residents is listed including Mr. Thomas O Connor Jr of Victoria, Mr. J A Sitbaes of Louisville, Mr. J H Bright of Beowmnnn, and Mrs. Mary Boner Iekens hosting guests at 611 Chesterport. Attends from Philadelphia to New York verge on travel, with several names tied to Lawlor hotel and local society circles.

Garin Ion’ ‘Couipally Fogupt O Riehivoul Lawlor Girotts Philedelpha Tri Elit Ithen Phillip Carew Dulas My. Wied Knoewit Lim Béepinen Blin Atttonio Fagan Mesdre Daxter Chachi Mi Merkyw San Antonio Gtrsia Ole Rice Manefield Columine J. H. Bright Bewumnonn Wwe AL BK Pinttle Decktur Mins Arief Madwards Alvin Bagent Bren Han Wanehington Galventon v Theney Bradatrevt Heulonecters Fort Tee Trts Ikendas Katy New York City Walter Sierens Bauer iLinda Els Miew New York California Mor Dowelas Aarton Mee Thomas Minty Kilts Mignus Mattila Wille Jameson Eaheriit Mary Boner Iekens Heth Eines Bour Lake Tote Marno Stewart

Houston Light Guard Considers Organizing a Signal Corps

The Houston Light Guard discusses forming a Signal Corps at the Tegular monthly meeting. Several new members join the Traunton Eight Guard, regular drills are slated for Wednesdays, and a proposal to award a dedication medal is considered. No funding is yet approved for the organization and recruitment is expected to continue.

Traunton Eight Tegular Hawt Nleht Joh Hi Kirby le Sead Will

Leading Malt Extracts Offer On The Market

A fragmented ad-like passage praises malt extract claimed to be pure and meritorious. It asserts superior quality and purity while warning against inferior substitutes, touting the extract as a premier beer ingredient.

Excursions to Sylvan Beach and Rytven Beach

Fragmented OCR note lists excursions to Sylvan Beach Teguinr Tuesday Prilay evening HiGoWiht Rytven Beach La Porty and Beilthire Tacktie with mentions of music dancing calling bathing and a Luna-like timetable. Text is garbled but indicates planned trips with times and places and a schedule note.

Teguinr Rytven Beach la Porty Beilthire Tacktie

J. S. Holman Survey shows disturbed Third Ward property owners

The Third Ward property owners confront Malist issues over judgments affecting their holdings. The June 14 court session resulted in orders to pay balances to claimants and transfer segments to church trustees, with present owners already seeking counsel to defend claims.

Third Ward Koters L. Porve Waiter Eae Cate Walt Agremwen Etemaetts Januin Darien Onlfaul Sind Sulanen Sivell Moody Mawer Beirs Frook J Dfurrie von Teronis Dipton Walker Jane Thn Olix

Caldonian Variety Night Planning Program Announcement

At a regular Caldonian meeting the committee presented the Prones Program for an event to be held with dancing and entertainment. Misses Rivewright, Mat and Cooper chaired the planning as of eight o clock, with President Chalinna Pine presiding.

Ecccs Shary Halley Rong Cee Mire Shoply Houiges Ieeeeeeentoe Ltt Wilitien Shroewretis Ceaeeeeeeeess Oltre Geter B Cotipyr Twit ALE George WL Rodd Piatin

Death Notice of R G Clarkson and Funeral Details

The death toll lists R G Clarkson aged 25 dying of typhoid fever after an illness. The obituary notes embalming, shipping arrangements, and a funeral funded by the South Peas National Bank of Urite Obrter for expenses. The funeral of John Henry Ross is scheduled, with services at the German cemetery and references to memorial rites.

C. Clarkson Wie Beatties Offic Air Thera Micekey Oudinor Peeas Natonal Bank of Urrtite Obrter Tie Bank John Henry Ross Tomn Enary Hose Tonk

Untitled tolegrg from Nevesity Rovetineling attendees

A garbled telegram from Nevesity Rovetineling describes a morning event at seven o'clock involving Alt. Todd and Mrs. Thomas Mio Bowen. It mentions a trial disposition and a group of associates, including Art Tedd, noted as influential in the West.

Nevesity Elmer FL Todd Alt Thomas Mio Bowen Wilealte Dia Felowde

Uniform Rank Knights of Pythus Holds Reorganization

The Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias Houston lodge met to reorganize. Officers and members discussed regalia and uniforms including caps belts and plumes and noted Captain Herbert Galett’s past drills as a point of comparison.

Houston Corojuny No. T Pythus, Weld & Menting Fatione Herbert Galett

Marriage of Mr B M Woerminghaus to Dislees at Brazos Street

Mr B M Woerminghaus formerly of Heelen wed Dislees at Brazos Street residence with Rev FE Amindhs officiating. The couple departed last night for Beaumont to begin their future together.

B. M. Woerminghaus Heelen Bexaiont Florence Booth Heldice Brazos Street Heaumont Thry

Houatonians Married at Beaumont

In Texas on August 7 Mr Dr 1 rulgen and Min G Moenant, both of Hourton, wed tonight at Silabee in the presence of Mes Jtowell Gritnth, the bride's water, Mr more. They plan to establish their home in Louston.

Beaumont Headment

Texas Specials Sketches of Local Incidents and Outcomes

A frail OCR snapshot from Texas towns reports varied events. Losses in a high school or county game, accidental injuries, a shooting, a fall death, and a smallpox death are noted across Clarksville Corsicana Kemp Paige and Paiges regions with names like Sam Davin Wold Neville and Charles Da Vie involved in causes and outcomes.

la Grange Killeen Wold Pha Charles da Vie de Garttty Kithis Dee Paige Phillip Willams

Fragmentary notes on local events and a fatal stockyard incident

The fragmentary report mentions the Sewerage authority and a storage enterprise with officers B L Wielder and I S Trorchester. It notes capital and capacity figures and references a local death from stock injury near Smungtown linked to J M Bivete.

Sore Biini Texas Ephrention T¢ Omer Suedrman Ireian Cold Storace Company Rtectn Directacy B. L. Wielder Trorchester Gener Matager le Place Smungtown Tiree J. M. Bivete

Fire damage hits Texas towns with multiple casualties

In McKinney a Bray Three dry goods store fire at midnight caused two children to die and losses to be insured. In Jacksonville a home burned at 600 pm killed Mrs. Elle Whitelead’s 12 year old daughter. a professor and two others escaped from an upper story window. The incident notes one child refused to jump and died from injuries.

McKinney Texan Bray Midnighe Tut Sou Iacoreria Peasinse Pamege FIO Jacksonville Auggusta Dence Elle Whitelead Wiashinetan Mithis Wistington

Mexia Will Case Seen Heading Toward Compromise

Report says both sides in the Mexia will case near a compromise. Attorneys from New York and local figures discuss terms as the probate dispute over the estate of the late Generel Mea Jore.nil Liles unsettles heirs Adele Méextu Mary Gray Metta Anda Lure and others. A probate agreement is awaited with interest from all connected.

Calvin Texia Angust T Aspatchen New York George H. Vitchinn Wallia Plowiian Fullerton Jon Elet Enurt Generel Nil Liles Nex Adele Anda Lure Ant

First Bales Reported as Cotton Begins Opening

August reports from Texas and nearby towns describe the first bales of new cotton brought in by several farmers. Observers note rapid opening of cotton, favorable weather for picking, and early sales activities with local buyers and merchants engaging in the season’s start.

Partiett Texas Fcontes Lesebud Adeast Diliis Ustonik Bertin

Carpenters Strike Delays Construction at Railroad Shop

Yesterday afternoon workers on the top of the new Great Northern railroad shop walked off the job demanding raises of 25 cents. The contractor left for the city. strike leaders threatened not to resume until the contractor agrees. Workers later pledged to return once the contract terms are finalized.

Pilentine Tesuy Carpentera Grea Northern Railroad Fubgivancy Remro

Tragic Freight-Train Death Near Hughes Springs

Dan T. Connor, a brakeman on the local freight between Gropnyilte and Shreveport, died in Hughes Springs after a coal chute incident. Reports say he was struck by the chute while on a car, causing fatal neck and shoulder injuries.

Gropnyilte Texas Dan T. Connor Shreveport Hughes Springs Conor

Appendicitis and Digestive Relief Claims

The note asserts appendicitis among Americans is increasing and links it to constipation. It promotes Dr Calidiveell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy to improve digestion, claiming it cleanses the bowels and prevents complications, with a suggestion of sending a consultation to readers.

Rene Renee Calidiveell En Syrup Co Montreil U. A. AL

Schlitz Brewery Stands As Monument To Purity

Fifty years after Jos. Schlitz started in a hut, the Schlitz brewery now embodies honesty and purity. From the start the aim has been absolute purity, with pure yeast first introduced in America. The brewery houses inventions to protect beer from impurities.

Jos. Schlitz Schlitz Schlitz Beer America

Antonio Ban Blazing Exhibition Clipped by Stormy Reception

A garbled report notes Antonio bantering over a buny event with speakers Drs Kenlelph and McCullough, referenced tulips and wolves, and a Batliitt Hons appearance to answer a call from supporters. Christian Advocate and Texas Stock and Farm Journal praise the plan as officers lead efforts.

Kon Antonio Kenlelph & McCullough Sine Wamerena Viele Weinee Wae Christian Advocate Texas Stock and Farm Journal

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