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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1901
Page
5
The House Finance Committee and a Senate subcommittee debated congressional district plans. A bill by the district committee faced rapid changes as members sought to finalize maps and integrate representation counts. The process aims to complete a companion bill for fall consideration, with key figures expressing cautious optimism about favorable outcomes.
The Texas Senate and House convened with prayers and readings as members debated the Amalgamated Association of Steel Workers and a petition from Travis County. They adjourned to 10 o'clock tomorrow, while several resolutions on representation, districting, and public concerns were discussed and voted.
A speaker named Dan Phillips arrived in town to address civic workers and residents. He stated plans to run for Congress but pledged to serve the interests of all people in the area, urging unity to pursue civic reform.
The article details a sprawling dispute over legislative district lines for Texas Congresses. It notes committee proceedings, proposed districts across numerous counties, protests by members, and plans to file reports to the full chambers. It highlights debates over university funding and state finances alongside district realignments.
August 13 Hoilloger near Vexnn reports a sheriff attempt to arrest a prisoner in Henderson County. The suspect wrested control at a camp where he was lured, receiving a gunshot wound to the right side below the ribs. Officials telegraphed Henderson officers to assist.
In Dalla Texas August, a plan for a New Century Cotton mill moves forward. Boston capital backs the project with 20 000 of 40 000 stock. Texas deposits 1 000 as the required subscription. Arnold B Sanford of the Agricultural Cotton Exchange leads the effort to build a cotton mill and related works near North Datalas on a tract by the railway. Work to start soon with construction of buildings and purchase of peneaters.
The Tyson heirs held a conference with twenty to thirty attendees from various Texas counties and Arkansas. Charlee A. Culborn attended and will pass to Kern the $5000 legacy left by Jobs Treon who died in April about two years ago.
Local notes report a storm effect on wine bottles in Galveston with broader health and civic items. Dr. H. E. Waterlees cautions on women health and disease prevention while rail, real estate, and social notes cover railway plans, land sale to satisfy a judgment, club officers, and visits by regional figures.
Brenham Texas hosts the twelfth Aoaceon Erweyt League convention and thirteenth annual Swodiy School Conatitute session. Rev W Hartley Jackson elected secretary with J A Wilory and T 4 Sunmers as assistants. Attendees arrive by train, sessions include devotional exercises, discussions on how to sustain the Hoe Du SF, and reports from Epworth League. Senator Raples replies to an appropriation request for a UT Texas women's building project. Community notices mention local events, federal interests, and county agricultural activity responsive to August Cotton opening.
Eagle Lake Texas voters reject abolishing incorporation. The attorney for the town reports the measure failed and the city will remain an incorporated municipality. The outcome preserves local governance and city boundaries as previously established.
A prolonged civil trial ending without a verdict saw Judge Mer Fan declare a hung jury after days of deliberation. The case involved Dr. A Hayden and Rev Cranill among about twenty gymnath ministers and sought damages around six thousand dollars. The court previously imposed ex ten and recalled jurors as the case moved through multiple trials in the Fort Worth district.
The report lists charter issuances and amendments including Fort Worth based Fort Worth State, Threee and Botta club of Latiposan, Two Republics Of company of Tl Paso, and El Paso Saddlery. It also notes increases in capital stock for the El Paso Saddlery and American Hook company, plus county property valuations from Carson and Jackson counties with declines from the previous year.
Austin residents record a flood of visitors and officials from across Texas. Judge Robson from La Grange and Judge Browd from the supreme court are seen in town, along with Justice Sherrill and others visiting for business. A baby found dead in Lavaca Street ditch prompts a police inquiry. Water board members threaten resignations as demand for water persists. The Supreme Tribe of Ben Hur appears in Craw for business, while Hunt County awaits a proposed new line.
Captain Prank P. Avery of the Third Infantry U B A has been appointed commandant at the Aaieuceres and Mechanical. He is a Wat Fou graduate and was retired for disability in September. He is widely praised for his efforts and competence.
Unclear OCR text reports an unsuccessful hunt for a rapist in Leckhart Texas on August 15 4 involving a Siediah woman tied to a neighborhood near Five Travis seventy. Sheriff tintors and Sua hare I Bsrtins mention the rapin with no tangible payoff.
A retrospective notes Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonle has stood the test of two decades. The piece highlights its enduring popularity and continued sale in regional markets, reflecting on its long standing place in local tastes and culture.
The Scottish Rite Masons hold a detailed procession of degrees and names, listing participants such as J. Arte, J. Davis, K Co 1h, and others. The event references Knights of Croix, Ventvint, and various lodge figures with senior members and officers named. No grand banquet will occur at the Masonic temple tomorrow night, with emphasis on a Loree dayne on pelaye.
A chaotic report states Krug surrendered and was turned over to Mexican authorities in El Tave. Detectives from Wells Fargo and local officials arrived this morning with Johan from Wells Fargo to escort the extradition amid confusion and a tense scene with city leaders and police observers.
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