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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1900

Page

10

Houston City Council Divided Over Electric Light Plant Plan

The Houston city council remains split on a proposed city owned electric light plant. Mayor Brashear and several aldermen support immediate construction, while seven aldermen oppose it. A petition from taxpayers urges the council to honor prior votes favoring city ownership and a $100,000 bond, with additional expert input and a possible special meeting upcoming.

Masyer Houston Texpayera Boty Wis Jaylis Haulvorton Eas Waellington Avenue Punt Ak Lie Perewisil Ely Pan Thor Hil Inlerpal Gus Wartecke Ben O'Bierne J. J. Pastorica Clibeena Mevars Frank Coley Woodhead O'Clernen Albertpan Leary Emeniment Incorporated O' Lowry Uidernen Coura Tima Sttormer General Ight Commissioners Board of Pubdcle Works Board of Public Works Sonnen Eal Mouton Teast Potter Garhswide Thompson Gus. Warnecke Electric Light’ Board

Texas Wonder Cure for Kidney and Bladder Trouble

A dubious doctor claims Hall’s Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder ailments in both men and women. The ad promises dramatic results, lists a long testimonial chain, and asserts a price of 711.6 with a two month treatment. It includes dubious medical claims and urges readers to purchase.

Hall Ty Bion

Undelivered Telegram and Local Meetings Reported

An undelivered telegram for R Funby sits at the Postal Telegraph office on Main Street 119. The Eumpet Council plans a 1 20 pm meeting with large attendance. A Second Presbyterian church service is held due to the absent pastor Rev W H Leavell.

Postal Telegraph Company Main Street R. Funby Eumpet Council Second Presbyterian Church Pantor W. H. Leavell Hop G. L. Bering Bering A. B. Society of the Sechady Baptist Church Barey Gud Providence Street

Houston area notes and social updates in brief

The column lists arrivals and visits in Houston and surrounding towns, naming residents, visitors, and events. It mentions court actions, marriages, travel to Chicago and Galveston, and notable appearances at hotels like the Lawlor and Hutchins, with multiple named individuals and firms.

Eb Kellogg Bristel Seabrook Robert Morgan, Jr Orange Lawlor San Antonio C. G. Dupree New Orleans Willam Register Austin Guy Potter Galveston Lle Dutt Angleton Hutchins Rey A. Wilson Harponabury Hutchins Yrator Meon George F. Burgess Gonzales Congress Hutchins House D. W. Speney Coll Celsus Crear St. Louis Lawlor Hotel John B. Busch Denver Col Faro K Price Chicago Prive Clothing Co T. T. Howard Cats Texas Hutching Center

Mule tragedy claims life of Danton ranch hand

Presley A. McMillan of the Danton ranch was thrown from a mule while riding home from work in Waxahachie Texas on August 18. His foot became caught in the harness and he was dragged to death.

Waxahachie Texas Presley A. McMillan Danton

Death of Mrs Seay in Corsicana Texas

Mrs Robert B Seay aged three months widowed died today in Corsicana Texas at a specified afternoon hour. Born in Pas BSORS? Acer Bony she resided with relatives and her death leaves mourning family members in the community.

Brob. Seay Corsicana Texad Robert B. Seay Acer Bony

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