Houstonians in China report uncertain Pekin situation
A letter from L Hendry of Shanghai details foreign concerns as Chinese officials, described as creatures of circumstance, weigh risks of foreign presence. The piece notes Crown or imperial motives, potential troop movements, and cautious diplomacy by viceroys. It confirms Americans aid and ongoing hot weather with war talk among children.
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Shanghai
Hendry
China
Ipoh
Peimou
Hong Kong
Fotelzuers
Ignare
Colum
Gffair
L. Hendry
City Nevvities and Local Notices from the Era
A compendium of small town items reports Mr B K Bering relocating from 1209 Polksvete to 10644 McGowen near Main Street. It notes a Turner Hall concert enjoyed by a large crowd and a Central Christian church post concert temperance event. Also mentions graveling at a Franklin Avenue bridge approach over Buffalo Bayou, a Masonic lodge meeting with possible degree work, a burial at Hollywood Cemetery, and various local notices including property fire, a funeral of W F Corton, and a motion reported in The Post yesterday.
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Turner Hall
Worman
Central Christian Church
Franklin Avenue
Buffalo Bayou
R Lodge No
Kolehts
Mythias
Lilian Spanding
Wem
San Aneonio
Fertortoy
Hollywood
L. & Theo. Bysing’s Hardware Stord
Georgy
W.F. Corton
Brenball
H. W. Corton
Oh Ianny
Hall's Great Discovery Promised for Kidney Ailments
A vintage advert promotes Hall's Great Discovery for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims benefits for travel discomfort, diabetes, rheumatism, backache, and female ailments, offering one bottle for two months and a money back guarantee via a drug company outlet. It includes testimonials from a wife and a minister endorsing the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
W. Hall
St. Low
Wll Drugoo Drag Company
Hawley Returns Home To Lead Texas Political Battle
Texas Republicans rally around Congressman Hawley as he returns to launch a heated contest with State Chair Green. Cable notes Hawley’s allies and opponents, with visitors and locals from Beaumont Del Rio Austin and San Antonio attending events at the Lawlor Hotel and Capitol.
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Hawley
Forsea
Cardenas
Cuba
Aueuse
Politiepdspetadoon
Texas
Green
Reesenitton
Callmuttteman
Thorn
Bork
I Jonew
Tatas
Lawlor
Beaumont
Hutehi Cvestominy
Ostistian
del Rio
Ceca A WU
Hotehina
A. U. Bidpidge c
Chinngo
Hutchins
Houpe
Peenannit
Anenkr Yisterday
Themis Taylor
Galaahtiile
Scotland
Jobe Meyer Bao
Prienneme
New York
William Heziiwt
A. Bull
United States
Catty Heslio
Lawtir Yeeteraay M. LG
Simpaen
Mae
San Antonio
Conitol Yeeteaag
Cherles
Vetorday
Flora Walitemeyer
Patonling
Mre
A. Besth
Teas Avenue
Jozeph Friebie
Dromleil Cotton Man
Milwaukee
Wat
Hutelins Yeaterday
Sarah Conter
Nediniint
Con- Breaiman
Gus Schulte
Dave Mer
Metean
Pont Fo
Great Northern
Capitol Res
Wefrlay
Mveure
J. M. Henderson
Parte
New Yirk City
Alevanider
Ba Antonio
Mie
Flor
Stisvhaum
Crawford
Hankey
Moscow
Mra
Mickoov
Holle
Ething
Miines
Emily Stade
Pannie Camora
Fayrock
Enmite
Migges Fkdon
Clecio McNelley
Stolen Horse Report From Webster Texas In 1900
A. R. Anderson, Sheriff, reports a missing or stole horse from Webster Texas in 1900. The bay horse is one hand high, white forehead spot, no brand, saddle marks, folded mane, and stands about 15 hands. Authorities seek the rightful owner and details.
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E.W. Green
Webster
Texas
A. R. Anderson
Nellie Cecil Hosts Birthday Party At Deol Home
Nellie Cecil entertained many young friends at her parents 217 Gano Street Monday evening for a birthday celebration. Attendees included Stella Gade, Lillian Jordan, Emory Jordan, Norman Cecil, Alfred Cade, Oscar Cooper, and others in a lively social gathering.
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Nellie Cecil
Qoear A. Deol
Gano Street
Mikses Fane Nie Ringgold
Stella Gade
Minnin Cade
San Antonio
Lillian Jordan
Rickie Jordan
Mary McCorkle
Clara Arnold
Ants Ragland
Nellie Lacey
Cadillc
Habermehl
Gortle Cecil
Messrs
Richard Cade
Alfred Cade
Oscar Cooper
Emory Jordan
Edward Jones
George Gooper
Donelan Lacey
Norman Cecil
Frank Mc@orkle
Willy Hebermohl
Willie Moody
Grover
No Cars on Louisiana Street Line Delayed for Track Repair
Streetcar service on the Louisiana Street line is suspended after mud cluttered the track. Crews will restore service once track conditions are safe, a process expected to take several days.
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Louisiion Street
Louisionstreet
Accident to Mrs J C Lora and arm injury
The many friends of Mrs. J C Lora wife of ex Mayor Lord will be sorry to learn that a few days ago she fell and broke her left arm and left leg. She is resting comfortably now.
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J. C. Lora
Lord
Jonrn
Surfside Hotel Closes. heavy rains prompt closure notice
Surfside hotel shuts down due to nonstop rain and poor facilities. Management posts that the closure will remain in effect until further notice, with funds and operations suspended to address the issues.
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Surfside
Farewell to a railway king and naval reminiscences
Reflections on the death of Collis P Huntington, praised for his cheerfulness and sharp punch lines, with anecdotes from his California days. The piece also recalls Captain Jack Crotty’s hospital discharge, Manila campaigns, and various business voices on lumber markets, cotton trade, and upcoming politics in a late 19th century press snapshot.
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Huntington
Moras
Southern Pacific
California
Henry EE. Huntington
Collis P. Huntingtos
Third Party Push Divides Illinois Reform Leaders
The Chicago anti-imperialists and Bryan supporters face a split as Hourwell Boutwell and Finerty throw weight toward Bryan and a third party, while some leaders back a Democratic alliance. Indiana appearances set opening speeches. Bourwell, ex-governor and long-time Republican, may back the Liberty movement’s stance against imperialism and militarism.
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Chivage
Hourwell
National All-Imperialistic League
Cook County
Col
George
Bourwell
Massachusetts
Blaine
Goarfeld
Conklin Frye
Kelly
Republican
Bryans
Stevendan
Indianapolis
Liberty Congress
Bouwall
National Anti-Imperialistic League
McKinley Palley
Egdine
Republican Impresium
Houtwell
Osborne
Vicea Betel
Houtweil
Chicago
Boutwell
Hiss
Democratic Party
Hoar
Old Bay
Sumner
Girtison
Republican Party
New England
Liberty Comers
Indianapolia
Weather Outlook for Washington and Western Texas Regions
Generally fair conditions are forecast for Wednesday and Thursday across Washington and Western Texas areas. Light southerly winds are expected, with variable cloudiness and no significant precipitation anticipated.
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Washington
Auteunt
Texas
Chinhonin
Tutinn
Houston Aldermen Face Electric Plant Question
A letter to Houston aldermen dated August 24 questions their vote last Monday on municipal ownership of an electric light plant. The writer asks aldermen for reasons for opposing the contract and challenges them to justify why they did not propose alternatives to private operation.
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Abit
United American Party
William Jennings Bryan
Indananpolia
Alain
United States
Anemus
McKinley
America
Houston
Texas
City of
Paige
Iyent
Pastoriza
Sherman City Notices on Tax Dogs and Local Incidents
Sherman Texas August 14 city notice that Sherman citizens owning dogs with unpaid dog tax face potential complaint filings. Reports indicate rising complications as Bud Rucker jailed for assault to murder after dispute with George Taylor. Taylor wounded, condition uncertain. H Larcher, farmer east of Sherman, injured after fall from a barbed wire fence breaking four ribs.
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Sherman
Texas
Assen
Reeves Tolley
Bud" Rucker
George Taylor
Taylor
H. Larcher
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J. L. Hendry
PEKIN
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Thompson
James Fitegibbons
Houston and Tear Central Railway Company
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Manmouthshire
B. K. Bering
Polksvete
McGowen, Cormer Main Street
MR. Hawley
WEU
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Nieihdlas Party
Philippines
Jack Crotty
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Jevand Saap
Manill Bay
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Luson
Wryin
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FM Worrall
Radford Review
Tua
J. T. Lacy
Pearland
Lacy
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Storey
San Francisco
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St. Leula
McMillan
Marlin
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A. Brittin & Co, Cotton and Sarock Brokers
New Orleans
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Pillot’s Book Store
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Your Et Deis Stattgart Creamery
Waters-Pierge Oil CO
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Gold Meith
Daling
Tase Fy Photographera' Association of America
Pabiaroa
Clase A
Celeron
N. Y
Ellothwra
TCHL
Sue Ler
Houston Tex
Sherman Sietings
Abbey’s Salt
Swail
Hout
L. Lrecher Jeweler
Scodletens
K. N. Miller
Aig
Ait Levy Building
Stata St Corner
Capitol Ave
Hellstein
Freberg
L. E
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Maha Travis
Het
Rae Colé
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