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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
7
August inquest details allege Mrs Kingsbury and Duncan Meekins killed Myron Kingsbury and his son at Kingsbury home. Witness recounts night sounds, a confession by Duncan, and a motive of life insurance policies worth over 20000 dollars.
The McKinney area held a reunion and picnic on August 15 with a cannon salute. Attendees included Settlers, Confederate Veterans, Young Men’s Christian Association, and local officials who welcomed guests from Plano. drills were performed and a large crowd gathered at the city grounds. The second reunion was planned for September 16 with a march, displays, and a Texas railroad excursion noted among a crowd from Iowa and other places.
Colonel Jake Hoborg of Parle spoke at the grounds this afternoon to entertain thousands of visitors. The event drew a large crowd and highlighted the colonial pageantry.
In Longview Texas on August 14 a negro man attempted to assault Mrs J W Joplin's 11 year old daughter. The woman fired three times, sheriff Howard arrested a suspect identified by the girl. Citizens threatened to lynch, the sheriff removed the suspect to safety, and the crowd dispersed after the jail escape.
The notice from Congressman Thomas H. Brown outlines examinations for the Naval Academy at Annapolis. Applicants must appear at Hiluteville Texas on September 11, 1900, with successful cadets advancing to appointment. Age limits apply. entrants must be under twenty years old on the examination date.
Texarkana Texas August 18 The intense hot wave hitting the Northwest has reached this section making the weather the hottest of the season. Suffering has been severe in many cases, with sickness rising. Despite the burden the heat proves beneficial to cotton as it opens rapidly and yields are expected to match last season.
Seguin August 15. Sheriff William Mhuke reports two stolen mares near Guadalupe County. A 15 hand mare aged 1 to 2 years with MS brand on left thigh and other marks. another large bay mare unbranded with collar marks. Reward totals 30 dollars for information leading to thief, recovery, and evidence.
Lavion County shows total valuation at 5 6 0 7 likely five hundred and twenty feet of approaches to iron bridges on Navidad were washed away last Sunday as the creek ran higher than in years. Commissioners court meets to address road master knotty issues. H Deborah resigns as superintendent of county convict road work amid several applicants for the post. 146 head of cattle valued at 260179 and 19 170 hogs valued at 15374 are notable figures in the assessment.
Corpus Christi awaits a gala parade and trades display tomorrow with banners across the city. The Floresville baseball team arrives tonight with an excursion of several hundred people, promising a notable local event.
Denison Texas August 15 R D Kidd a Bellas area farmer cultivates three acres of grapes. He sold 1000 pounds from the vines and produced 700 gallons of wine at 1 1 2 dollars per gallon yielding 737 dollars. Grapes sold at 4 cents per pound brought 190 dollars leaving small 15 dollars from iron acres.
Gulf Timber Company led by W G Liggett has arranged with Velasco Box factory to install an ash one factory. Forty thousand feet of ash range arrived yesterday and installation to machinery begins today in Velasco Texas.
Paris Texel reports Deputy United States Marshal Marphel Goddard was fatally shot near Goodwater in the Choctaw Nation while attempting to arrest an Indian accused of murder. The incident occurred Tuesday night, August 18.
Mayfield calls Huntington death a state calamity while outlining his plans to expand Galveston port and railroad interests. State Purchasing Agent Dodge invites bids for supplies for state institutions including sugar molasses flour matches pickles toilet soap and toothpicks. Arrests made in murder attempt case Townsend and Brackenhoefer claim self defense. victim to recover. Summer normal exam board reports 650 applicants graded with improved pass rate expected.
Brenham residents recall former Southern Pacific president C P Huntington as obituaries note his death and his wife Mrs Huntington a longtime Brenham figure. The piece traces family ties from Yarrington Farrington and Worsham to local leaders and mentions a 1871 Central railroad celebration and an old request for funds connected to church events.
Hon D H H Mirdy, secretary of late, announces scholarships for Sam Houston normal school students including Hagel Vera and Ruth Evans among many others. The Paris and Great Northern railway reports quarterly payments. An amendment renames the Oa hcorn Spices & Co. of Cleburne to Clehhoe Furniture and Carpet. Texas notes improved plague conditions and rising rice acreage. A group from Matagorda and El Campo travels to East Texas and Louisiana to study rice culture ahead of next season.
An inebriated incident in Weimar Texas ends with Jock Drindale shot late last night as he attempted to break into the Fabreatbold saloon. He received buckshot in the back three times and once in the arm, the injury reported as serious but not described as fatal.
Victoria Texas August 16. Jon A Thurmond and family left for Paso now their future home. He is a leading criminal lawyer and a capable politician though never in public office. Friends expect a bright future in larger fields. Many bid farewell at the depot as they departure to Curra. Also noted: artesian well plans by Victoria Electric Light officials to use river water for ice manufacture prove costly. Oto Zahn, 39, died after falling from a Humboldt saloon roof while tin work. funeral held this morning.
L B Whitlow fell from his horse and was badly hurt while riding. His condition was listed as doubtful as he undergoes medical treatment.
The Jaybird Democratic Association in Dallas ratified party nominations from president to local offices at a meeting sponsored by the Yatns Mews Democratic club. Speechmakers included Congressman Deshaffenried of Greenville Colonel Dick Wenane of Fort Worth and M. M. Crane of Dallas.
In Richmond and Fort Bend area on August 16 a long Democratic convention finished after twenty four hours nominating county officers including sheriff and clerk. Delegates from Mason, Brazoria, and Matagorda counties attended with figures like J. Dyer and J. Gilwan named for various posts amid calls for party unity. A separate district convention in Centerville and Alvin endorsed candidates with goals to push county and district offices into a February session. Republican split at Marlin saw Walter Perry’s faction claim the state convention delegation while the Greens and Hawing factions selected leadership and delegates.
In Hutto Texas on August 14 the Masonic lodge began erecting a two story frame building on Main Street to enhance the town. The American Cotton company plans a large found bale plant in the area. Cumberland Presbyterians open their annual camp meeting at Shiloh three miles south tonight led by Rev S Davenport aided by Rev D C De Witt of Hillsboro Texas.
In Wharton Texas on August 14 the Colorado River rose and fell rapidly, cooling with the day. The season’s heat has dried the mud, and residents praise the town’s drainage system as among the best in the area.
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