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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1901
Page
9
The article reports on Hon George F Burgess and his push to draw new state districts. It covers proposed changes, political implications, party balance, and potential impact on representation, with focus on county groupings and future congressional delegation.
New Orleans August market report shows buyers examining tables but little deposits to trade. Traders offer medium and low grades while sellers resist concessions. October and December engagements noted. broad activity dampened by cautious brokers and Chinese demand. Market opened down several points but closed near steady as overall list slowed.
From the state capital a report says the school apportionment for the year will probably match last year’s $4.75 per pupil amid a growing pupil count. Captain Phelps announced dispatches about General Joseph Wheeler’s farewell to soldiers in Tennessee and cited long service across many battles. Local business permits were renewed for several firms, and notices included deaths, bids for a public building, and various regional travel and civic items.
A token of appreciation from citizens of Ber pety to Manuel Tom at Startowa county was presented in Campbellton. The gift, a carved weapon case, was crafted from the finest materials and bears an ornate inscription. The shooter featured a silver blade and pearl handle, noted as a prized keepsake from the period.
Island City reports first ships for the new line expected in September with two excursions to Shreveport and a big Labor Day picnic in Galveston. It notes quarantine, time ball plans, horse movements, and remodeling bids for the John Sealy hospital while listing arrivals from nearby cities and notes on cotton trade and rail travel.
Reports from Rogers, Sherman, Greenville, Luling, Raymond, Brownwood, Welmar, Hensville, West Point, Temple, Bureet, Killeen and other Texas towns detail early cotton sales. Buyers included FP Harrison, G Meachinn, W G Merrill, Colonel Jot Gunter, and the McFadden agency. Prices range around 74 cents per pound, with weights near 40 to 47 pounds.
Hearne Texas previews a Franklin game with Allhart and the Henao baseball dean WME set for this evening on the Hearne grounds. Nearby labor and infrastructure updates include National Compress machinery arriving, and work advancing on the International and Great Northern extension toward Cherescingraphily.
Culvert Texas residents enjoyed a dinner at an old feehioned jet fry near the Pras bottom plantation run by Mr John Anderson. Local visitors include Manager Shille of the Héarné National, Mrs John T Preston of Anderson, Mr KE Morse guesting, Mr Joseph Parker of Louisville Kentucky, Colonel EK Peters, Mr J B Jones and family, Captain Lave and family on a West Texas expedition, and C B Love of Franklin who spent yesterday in Calvert.
Bryan briefs note multiple marriage notices including McMichaels Layen and Poetta Monet as well as Cyverstreet Frasier and Green Leach. Also listed are visiting guests Mother Superior Mary Joseph and Sister Bernard from Galveston. Local residents Colonel Patrick Singlet on, Mrs Marwinski, Neblett and Bulch Brown connected relatives recent Bryan happenings.
Alvin residents report Mr Cumming says wells on the mine area progress well. A G Moales, a young railroad man from Palestine, visited his father and Mrs W F Machens. AL Turner of Houston, a hardware dealer, was in town visiting Alma, Bonapartee, and their grandmother Mrs Mosley of Palestine.
Fragmentary notes show Cameron and Tena August references, Miche Lankford returning from a North Texas trip, Mr T Stafford sending weases from Fort Worth, and mentions of local pastors and possible church activities. Readable names include Cameron, Roselind LAF, Abilene, and Major Jaen.
A Texas girl, Brielteo of Uarris, heads to New York to pursue acting after supporting debts from last season. She is the daughter of Captain AL J. Tveris and Mrs. Hen Brow in Weidanhood. Friends describe her as talented and earnest, with several weeks of touring ahead.
Large turnout of veterans for Parson's Brigade reunion with Hipnis Vesar Avenat and Chis among attendees. Highlights include speeches, songs, recitations, and campfire tales around the grounds, with preparations and hospitality noted for visitors and surviving members.
August dawned with the ceremony of opening remarks by Rev Cedper of Fore Worth. Charlon Dini Chapin Mipehel delivered a welcome address to dignitaries including RIANA Ee and RO OW. Speakers from Forte Worth and Bremond highlighted the four day Menalor preliminary sessions.
A report from Texas notes a recent swarm of insects over Crane County causing concern for cotton and grain crops. The summary indicates potential damage if the insects migrate further, with experts unsure of the extent and timing of impact.
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