Laundry Fire at Packard's Steam Laundry Stirs City
A fire at Packard's steam laundry around 10 PM caused heavy water damage and estimated losses near 2000 dollars. Firefighters from Ne and others contained the blaze quickly with partial damage to adjacent buildings including a furniture company and cigar shop. Witnesses pressed for better street car service as residents vented frustration over delays and inadequate public transit during emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packard
Oneton
Lis
A. Bepl
Wolf
Mparui
Ent
Mrr
Abe
Fragmentary obituary notice from a 19th century newspaper
A garbled obituary item notes the death of a person named Walter Williams at a location called LiPasadona and mentions an awaiting instruction scene. It also references an eight year old daughter and a foreman or worker in a Texan era setting with unclear times and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Williame
Thre
LiPasadona
Dadehter
Mr Andl
Obituaries From a Fragile OCR Notice
Fragmented notice records multiple obituaries with names Meghretbey and Peter O Baen, ages 1T, 44, and 74, listing causes of death such as consumption and St. Jo’s infirmary. Funeral details reference Westhelier pattern, German and Catholic cemeteries, and local residences amid unclear, partially garbled wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martly
Whoom
Vigilant Fifth Ward Railing Brings Crowds for Winter Cars
A fragmented local column describes Fifth Ward street scenes in winter, noting delays for streetcar service and anxious residents awaiting new winter streetcars. The piece laments crowding, shabby shelters, and delays as communities wait for improved transit.
City Lighting Contract Talks Postpone Action
City leaders met June night in City Hall with Houston Electric officials and Judge Pupree to draft plans for a new lighting contract. Mayor Holt and City Attorney were present as discussions extended an hour and a half. The next step is for Mr Chapman to prepare a proposal for the finance committee to consider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Chipman
Houston Electric Company
Pupree
Ity Hall
Holt
Titl
Agtermont
Liberty Belles Delight at Sworner Coombe Opera House
A long, lively review of an ambitious two and a half hour performance featuring the Liberty Belles and a strong supporting cast. The review praises vocalists and orchestral numbers, notes risqué moments, and highlights notable performances such as Miss Bill Knight and Mary Cantleton. The piece applauds overall direction while hinting at a forthcoming matinee double bill including Lonigt Tauls James and Frederick Warde performing Shakespeare.
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Evere
Peteon
Iaberty Rolle
Howe
Etertin
Bert
Jim
Forbes
Tine
Ines
Ter Violin Non
de. Terlot
Engurey
SPD
Harry Shirt
Whitin
Bill Knight
Sane
Mary Cantleton
Bibel Deane
Nevin Herron
K. Sprowl
Damrollbrigg Techucal
Poly
Pxcellentts
Matince
Widh
Passing Throng Attends Houston Session
HON W D ADAIR and Hon John Immune of Walker County visit Houston. Prof H C Pritchett leaves Sam Houston Normal Institute. 450 pupils enrolled, status praised. Other officials and entertainers from Texas cities attend, with updates on local politics, education, and theater circuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.D. Adair
Houston
Adair
Walker Coounty
Bnatheas
John. Immune
Walker County
HC. Pritchett
Sam Houston Normal Institute
Montwritie
Pritchett
The
Sam Houston Normal
Man Yeasterday
Houston gains irrigation expert Paul Perkins for new rice industry
Paul B Perkins, noted irrigation expert with twenty three years of experience in water works, joins Houston to develop a new irrigation system allied to the rice industry. He will oversee water tests and jet-aided well operations across the arid Southwest, aiming to improve flow and prevent pipe degeneration. Perkins is based near Houston and Galveston with plans to expand operations throughout Texas and the Southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul 8
Perkins
Texas
Houston
la Tow
Agriculturlals
Werlhg Company
Paul B. Perkina
Chicano
Canon
Santa Fe Railroad Company
New Mexico
Galveston
Thin City
Perkifia
Grove's Stack Moot Liver Pills Adclaims and Price
An OCR fragment touts Grove s Stack Moot Liver Pills claiming liver relief with no griping and a stated price of 25 cents. It references an act and mentions parlor sales without clear dates or full context. The readable items are product claims and pricing with minimal supporting details.
Lord Strathmore and Miss Trescott Shine at Event
A garbled snippet notes Lord Strathmore and Miss Virginia Drew Trescott at a social event. The fragment hints at attire and appearance but lacks clear details on location or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Drew Trescott
Personal mentions fill local society notes with many visiting dignitaries
A dense roster of visitors and residents appears in the society column with names such as Cr Crockett, W. Leffertelli, J. J. Taylor, and M. Newton linked to lodges, churches, and meetings. Notable arrivals include judge M. F Mott and various county figures visiting Houston, with references to a grand lodge event and continued holiday travel and shopping in the area.
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Bere
Logan
Heanmont
Rock
D Lokeharfes
Antiuio Waketold
Judee M. F Mott
Gulventon
Wooolhe
Bho
Hillerd
Bowle
Eigen
Bristol
W. Leffeartelli
J. J. Taylor
Marwheal
Vitor
Yentaurility
Lhesd
Cherokee
Trhoniton Vistor
Westerday
Blin
W. Kindred
Welmar
Grand Lodge
Newton
Milano
Toynton
Alletin
Houston
Fort Davin
Sheewand Ff
Ter Gnele
Ayot
Sebartinn
Niy
Ecwuty
Fauy
Houstoni
Lusinwee
Eat
French Government Plans Immediate Regulated Ferry Service
The French government moves to address traffic disruption from the Marseilles strike by organizing a precision ferry service. Officials expect unions to comply though the plan may meet resistance as shipping lines adjust to new regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parise
Marseilles
Contemplation of Future Vicetivity Hits
A fragment hints at planning upcoming Vicetivity releases as a third work. The note implies ongoing creative process and possible timing for future material by the artist.
Unclear historic notices and church events reported in fragmented text
Fragmentary OCR of a historical page lists varied items. Mentions residents, meetings, church choirs, and telegraph office notices with numerous garbled names and addresses. Reads like a community bulletin with postponements, services, and local society notes, but many details are unreadable.
Ministers of Methodiat Episcopal Church Attend Crockett Conference
A group of Methodiat Episcopal ministers from Houston departed for Crockett to attend their annual conference. Rev. John K. Green, Rev. W. Thomas, Rev. B. C. Wille, and others left, with several transfers likely as the conference plans adjournment and districts consider staffing for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodiat Episcopal Church
Crockett
Methodiet Oratore
Hotmon
International
Girpat Sothern
John K. Green
McKee Street
W. Thomas
Waelington Bereet Church
B.C. Wilile
Palsruiele Church
Hay
Bhearn
J. IR. Wartick
McAshas Chitch
Monte Fur
John E. Green
Houston
Not Connected With No-Tsu-Oh Holiday Fair to Be Held
Secretary Julius Lilienthal of the No Ton-Oh omocration declares the Midway and Street Fair will be held in December with profits allocated to association causes. After deliberation directors decide the event fits the organization’s aims and will proceed under cautious guidelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Lilienthal
Leech Rice Grower Visits Campo From River Bend
Mr J. W. Leech, a prominent rice grower from Campo, arrived yesterday and plans to stay over. He indicated that his crop prospects here are strong, citing favorable conditions and potential revenue for the season.
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J. W. Leech
Campo
Aol
Texas Conference Ministers to Meet at Leighton Lection
The Texas conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South meets December 2 in Leighton. Rev Mendrix of Kabnan will preside over the annual session with committees examining ministers and candidates for admission. Hon. rank M. Magtin and Lonteht are noted participants in the proceedings.
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Methodiat Episcopal Church
South
Leexion
Crowhett
Tex
Texas
Beth
Cofetel
Ft. Mendrix
Kabnanie
Hallow
Conteromner
Reivetig
Ideronee
Lowe
Hilla Ainith
Tidor
Admanien
Rank M. Magtin
Polle
District Court
Long Shots Triumph in New Orleans Race Day
In New Orleans results, two favorites won with Chantrelle and Liat eon among top finishers. Other horses faced strong backing, while times at Ingleside and San Francisco were reported with multiple races and purses noted.
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New Orleans
Flancy
Daniel
Moabing
Wwii Toeweiton
Naboeklleh
Goyfon
Henry McDaniel
Jelo Peters
Tiv
Sebart
Milo
Moablina
Major Diser
Othin
Time She
Mile
Antling
Chantrelie
Potheen
Mar
Shreit Tell
Wlereeian
Lord Touchdown
Withyman Wan Kron Arrest Report Emerges
A report in The Post today connects Withyman Wan Kron of Galveston to a murder charge in London. Police state the suspect, previously known in Gulervion as a similar figure, is the same man linked to a prior incident during a storm. Mrs Killot says Withyman was married with one child.
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Galveston
Tunis
George Btone
Afin Withyman
Londo
Thin City
Ithyman
Killot
Withyman
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Pafp
Pat Tierny
Dod
Mt Th Fairmary
Adelia Williams
Laura Cooper
Mieigora Coopoe
Meghretbey
Sveratren
Martin
Pster O'Brien
Peter O'Baen
Westhelper
Deenand
S baviNe
Thik Tihwaton Ani Vane Central
Roe Pest
Italy
Rompant
Weta
Ron Tan
Wwe
Walt
Neil Woo
Deereet Cenepounia
Iim
Loon Ison
Ion Bares
Uae
City Lighting Contract
Electric Company
Elty
Etty
Hall
G A Whatley
State Penitentiaries
Whatler Renlises
Texarkana
Phive
S . Thompson
Caine
Thompson
Goodwins
Joan FR Tern
Tervello
Turner
Sy Attelto
Gaternar Cullerean
Anglomars
Pigrell
W Oj
Smith
Mopitgemery
Toon Simpli
Jefferson
Atlaton Seaterdas
Seliluler
Tentti
Nice
Anlar
Nene
Iano
Ioat Legteleturin
Mike Gertrude Millington
Hite Woo
Odin
Austin
Charles Mogan
Roane Honih
UK Brownwood
Pince le
Spyers
George W. Floger
Kite
Regan
Hee
Boguy Leenn
Ironston
Fivefleet
Chas. W. Meakin
Paul Gilmore
John Drees
New York
Brone
Hips
Hogston
Paddock
Fort Worth
Matiies
Wight
Dash
Peadred
Dublin
Atrathmore
Chile
Bern
Atratinnet
Heathcll
Sterichory
Vraifel
Grove's Stack
Kiam
Kiam’s
Texas Avenue
Crawford
McGowen
Milam
Leeland
Main
Prairie Avenue
Congress
Congres
Franklin
Kiam's
Fifth Ward
San Jacinto
Willow
Liberty Avenue
Conti
Odin Avenue
City Ditch
Washington Street
Ardmore
Wilton
Princeton
Kitchener
Gotham
Alaska
Bay State
NAVY
Dedge W. S. Slaw
Nereckienca
Corser Mato Atrent
Gray
Hlies Woo Mepworth
Mii Tagalo
Muerte
Jietlee Matthews
Twaas
Hpletis
First Presbyterian
DLO Wenckliin Dee
Utreetyiedan
Christian Temperanen Union
Fee
Omronoe
Werterts Union
Teleeraph
Contaladd
Uathesok
UF Tiongntio
Kemper Goershan
M. Fates of
Saher
I. U. Motion Wud CO
Miemp Woth
Ape Moor
Ingleside
San Francisco
Ingienide
St. Philippina
Snark
Montana Poereas
Maliens
Bucolie
Bomenes
Orsino
eeling—Grattor
Gowalie
Byron
Welling
Rolliex
Artiila
Withyman Wan Kron
James Bute
Nyacks
Linwood Bicycles
Cresent, Crawkied Care Lea
Cleveland, Coliombia
Rambler
Easy March
C.L. & Theo
Bering Corner Main and Capitol
California Fig Syrup CO
NOTH
Withyminn
London
Denver
Colo
Colorado
Cheyenne
Wyo
Belo
Omaha
Neb
Milwaukee
Wit
York
Aisnenen
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