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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1901

Page

7

Court Dismisses West In Corpus Hearing In Fatal Shooting

In a corollary hearing Judge A C dismissed prisoner West for lack of unlawful intent in a fatal shooting after witnesses testified West aided Preacher in obtaining a shotgun and drove to the scene. Testimony included West’s address near Congress and his interactions with Preacher and others during the incident.

Ct Wet Watkins J. Li A. C. Ten Criminal District Court Ceateray Janes and Wor Lea Ald Bowers Weat Dogar Lea Anid Mts Willer Breaond Street Houston Travia Compress Tie Teen Wan Galik Wien Preacher Tim Brockman Sapile Brockman Etree Travis Predotier Anil San Datinio Congress J‘reachor Cardia Boston Brickman's Main Street Cane Len San Jacinto Thomspeot Woodard Malea Fromor Cole Telnaend

Fragmentary Witness Notes On Bar Shooting Incident

Witnesses describe a shooting near a bar with a preacher and others named Preacher Flowers and Zeek Rosey involved. An attorney sought information from a witness about Pro¢ier, with warnings issued and a lack of a locating report.

Preacher

Electric Celt cure claims by Dallas guilding member

A fragmented ad-like note from M. A. M. of Dallas promotes a so called electric cure. It promises youth restoration and nerve relief, urging readers not to rely on weak self treatments and praising a Guilding practitioner.

Mlaurhin

Houston Clearing House Action After Death of George Sealy

The Houston Clearing House association acted upon the death of George Sealy of Galveston, a leading member of the banking house Baton Ioom Benly & Co. The group resolved to remove Sealy from active duty, praising his devotion to Texas and the South.

George Sealy Houston Clearing House Association Galvirgton Baten Ioom, Benly & Co Hall, Hutchings Teoxor Houston

Sorrow on Death of Mr Bonly Reaches Hutchins Sealy Co

The Hutchins Sealy & Co banking house expresses deep sympathy for the bereaved husband and father. A resolution notes his upright character, and a funeral attendance is requested by the Clearing House Committee I E McAshan T C Dono A T Williams.

Mr. Bonly Mrn of Hitchins, Sealy Co Wice Ronnador Sirengen Houre Association Basinessep Sr. Sealy Hutchins, Sealy & Co The Galveston News Houston Post

Frozen to death near Belton found in wagon

W. W. Cook was found dead in a wagon near his Rus home just outside Belton. The aged man, about 40 years older, lay unresponsive in the wagon this morning, with no signs of life or obvious cause observed by neighbors. The body was discovered by a passerby and authorities were notified.

Lahey Gested West Fedes Bilm Boston A& Congress Passoon Travis Braus Joan Palmer Jamoa Alriddy Vasuls Schwarts Disco Bowers J. Basham Yaden Thome Woodard Thompson Woolard Preacher Thompehn Timae West W. W. Cook W. Trak Sheerie

Car Jumped Track Crashing Into Livery Stable

A Southern Traction car derailed on Mount Washington before daylight, injuring several people and striking a livery stable, causing it to be completely wrecked. The incident occurred on December 17 near Pittsburg.

Pittsburg Southern Traction Mount Washington

Fire destroys two cottages in Greenville Texas

Fire swept two cottages on Font Jones street in Greenville destroying the structures early in the morning. The report notes uncertainty over the extent of loss and whether the buildings were insured.

Greenville Greeorile Texas Font Jones Street Uivey

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Henry Randall Denied Commutation to Death

In Austiny Texas the governor refuses to commute Henry Randall's death sentence for the murder of Lulu Darts. Randall originally faced execution November 29, then December 20, and now remains sentenced to hang on Friday pending notification and final action.

Randall Austiny Texas Tareff Henry Randall Mfe Negro Mistrous Lulu Darts Rane Fite Tring Anerson A. BR Andersen Sheri

Passing of Spectacle Fakirs at Houston Midwinter Carnival

The Houston midwinter carnival was largely devoid of spectacle fakirs as store bought glasses drew wary wearers. Reporters sought medical or optician commentary on eye safety, noting some wearers still buy glasses from retailers and the risks of eye damage persist. Police reports mention thefts during a ball and other local notices, with community events and social gatherings featured throughout the edition.

Notable Visitors and Guests at the Bristol Hotel

A stream of travelers and residents names appear at the Bristol, including Me J. Atebleon of Galveston, Suet Poole of New Orleans, Mr W. B. Terhikone of New Orionna, E. Witeon of Aretinte, and guests Poole, J. Cortes, and others. Several out of town visitors registered at the Rice and Bristol hotels, with Dallas, Chicago, and San Francisco connections.

J.C Atedoll Dallas la Bristell W. B. Terhikone New Orionna Tarhe Elise E. Witeon Aretin Poole New Orleane J. 1 Atebleon Galveston Littlefield Marshall Texas Ric Ry Burner Chicago Bristol F. J Inpmat Cuero Melonel Tom Padgett Ware Rice S. J. Davis Rosenberg Aristol W. 0 Lawrence San Francisco J. &. Cortes Granbury Texan Clty Ilep

Mrs T Greaham Visits City During Holiday Stay

Mrs T Greaham of Chesterville arrived yesterday and is staying at the Mice hotel. BD Tobin and a daughter are in the city from New Mexico to spend holidays with Mrs Wilon FP Black. Mr Cisrence Cothrell of Navasota and Ming Fiyina Lange of Anderson return home after a pleasant visit with Russ Gusale Disnen. C Waller of Stoneham promotes a free barbecue and excursion to Stoneham on Friday December.

T. Greaham Chesterville Mice Hotel Mev Tobin New Mexico Mroc C. Waller Texga Sod Inironment Company Stoneham Texas

City Briefs Stand In Local Notices and Social HR

Various small items note Katie Secor’s convalescence after a bad voice insight and upcoming club meetings. The Study Whist Club meets tomorrow night at eight. Mrs RK W Koe Houston Quarterly Society rehearses for Nordica concert this evening. Ben Jacobs hosts Miss Jov Haber of Ware with a party tonight, and undelivered telegrams await F F Pansing Pauline Wilson and Arthur Whitlock at Western Union. Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen social Wednesday at Mrs M B Kitche La Brooks. executive committee of the B club meets at 8 at Louie Bryan’s Fox Building office. The nursery committee of the Father Home Association plans a meeting at James A. Baker Jr’s residence Thursday at 10 morning. efforts target an April event coordination.

Katie Secor Teamkegiving Sr Conoe Eutering Tomorpoe RK. W. Koo Houston Quarterly Society Ben Jacobs Wil Jov Haber Ware Tris Evecihs Franklin Oreape Western Union Ceth Company F. F. Pansing Pauline Wilson Arthur Whitlock Brotherhood of Lacomstive Firemen Mrb. Kitcbie la Brooks Louie Bryan Fox Fath Home Association James A. Baker, Jr

Secret Societies Elect Officers Across Texas Lodges

Local notices recount officers elected for the coming year in several Texas bodies including the Knights of Macabees and Knights of Honor. Names such as J. Re Melawky Booth M. Goollwyin T. Petway Jon Mabanlol and A. Th. Watts appear among candidates and appointees across Corpus Christi Webberville Wortham and nearby towns with revised grand lodge reps and trustees listed.

Tasos Texas The Maccabees T. Petway Knead Mus Jon Mabanlol Mr Knight Frat Iardy T. Bexdlor Mulacer Pears Haleht Plekors Bleck Medies Tavis Wilhaeds

Nervous Dyspepsia and Stuart's Tablets Promoted

An Indianapolis reader describes nervous dyspepsia and stomach weakness. The letter praises Stuart's Diapepsia Tablets for relief, noting improved appetite sleep and flesh gain, claiming the remedy cures stomach related symptoms and even palpitation.

Bherper Prospect Indianapods Ind Stuart St. Indianapolia

Short News Snippets From Washington to London

A jumbled wire of 1900s dispatches covers Washington political moves, a royal evacuation plan, weather and transport notes, and international updates. Reports mention Liberty, Kansas City, Lord Kitchener, and Italy’s foreign affairs, with scattered local incidents and political intrigue.

Four Die in Suspected Deliberate Quadruple Suicide

Columbus police report four young people found dead in rooms on East Trussell Street in a boarding house. The victims are Pearl Warner 28, a cook at Manhattan restaurant. Lou Bilo 15, another cook at Manhattan. Ed Lothonse. and Jainn Jacobs, chief of the Manhattan kitchen staff. Evidence suggests a planned act with no immediate sign of foul play.

Columbus Ohio East Trussell Eteeet Pearl Warner Setend Cook Lou Bilo E Cook Manhattan Ed Lothonse Jainn Jacobs Chive Tae Manbatee

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