Starks Collins Murder Case Opens After Holiday Break
The murder case of Starke Collins, a colored defendant, resumes in the criminal court after a holiday adjournment. The trial concerns Joe Miiison, also colored, slain at a Milam Street saloon when Collins allegedly cut Miiison’s throat from ear to ear with a razor. A special venue of 100 has been ordered. The civil docket shows multiple land transfers and building permits, plus notices of calendars issued by local firms.
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Helmets for Policemen To the Editor of The Post
Houston reader urges distinct headgear for police to distinguish officers from civilians during festival crowds. He mocks current helmets and uniforms and proposes a visible, unique style. offers a prize to anyone who can identify a policeman on sight.
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Women March Down Main Street To Cast Ballots
A fragmented report describes a procession along Main Street from Texas Avenue to Congress on election day as women protest civic reform. Observers note crowds, saloons and street activity, with one marcher forced to the curb amid push and shouts about suffrage and local governance.
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Health Department
Strayed Horse Warns Texas Sheriff Pending Reward
A sheriff department notice describes a brown or brindled horse about 14 hands tall with a branded MP on the left thigh, a sheared foretop, rope around the neck, a star on the forehead, and a tail stripe. The animal is tall and slender, drops at the coupling, and a reward is offered for its recovery. Names listed include Advidean F. Dre por, Plorenes, Texas, and Sampton Tinnell, Georgetown, Texas.
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Pictur esque Houston praised for civic promotion
Norman G. Kittrell applauds W. W. Dexter A copy of Pictur esque Houston should be distributed nationwide and to every congress member and Trans Mississippi congress delegates. He praises the engraving of the railroad cotton train scene and Buffalo Bayou views, calling the book a cheap yet valuable work with strong promotional impact. He states no personal interest and offers the letter voluntarily.
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Isalipi Commercial Congress
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End of the Century Debate Over Century Year Start
A controversial essay argues that the 1900s do not mark the new century since counting starts on the first day of the year. A. P. Templeton questions the logic of declaring 1900 the century’s start and emphasizes common sense in counting years.
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Waterways Convention delegates gather in Galveston for opening
The Waterways Convention delegates arrive in Galveston today to attend the opening session at noon. Mieinesa League and city delegates are named, with arrival plans by train 3 14 from Galveston Houston and Northern. Burglars strike four businesses in the Fine Block and steal $6 in change from Cent Store. Robt Darnas Birthday plans begin with Caledonian Society committee setup for Burns celebration January 25 and regular Tuesday meetings.
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Abu M. Levy
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Ed Kiam
J. G. Mitchell
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Georgy Couper
Thomas Muat
William Seivewright
H. B. MacDowall
Ar-Rangemendia
Robert Burns
Caledonians
Sheriff frees Beaumont suspects in fortune teller case
Sheriff Anderson returned yesterday from Beaumont with two women fortune tellers held on suspicion of fleecing Mrs. McAllister out of 1500 dollars. The women were released for lack of dentisation, but the search for the guilty parties continues.
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Christ Church Sunday School Christmas Tree Celebration
The Sunday school at Christ Church plans a Christmas tree celebration this evening starting at 3739 o clock. Children will perform a cantata and enjoy games and refreshments. Baylund Apa Faith Homes children will be present at the Bay Sunday school event.
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Baylund Apa
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Brother of Rev J M Haine and Halsell Die in Port Death
The brother of Rev J M Haine and Hop C B Halsell of Fort Worth died in Port. The deceased was connected to Cumberland Presbyterian church in this city and Dr Hat was with him at the time of death.
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Gas Cooking and Heating Stoves and Water Heaters Notice
Houston Gas Light Company announces availability of gas cooking and heating stoves and water heaters. Readers are informed about product offerings and services for home fuel appliances in the local area.
Fossil Elephant Hind Fragment Discovered Near Lexington
Dr A C Connor found a tooth fragment along the old Georgetown road west of Lexington Texas near a jeep pit. The fragment, sent to the Smithsonian, is identified by F A Lucas as from a fossil elephant or Southern Mammoth Elephas columbianus. Excavation to recover the skeleton is unlikely for now.
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Gorton's Minstrels Return to Opera House Friday
Gorton's Famous New Orleans Minstrels present an evening of entertainment at the opera house on Friday December 4. Manager Beraman aims to please patrons with a clean funny program featuring burnt cork pace-makers and a top minstrel band. Look for a noon concert and a mix of popular and classical music. Don’t miss Gorton’s Minstrels.
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New Orleans
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Foster's Local Forecasts With Storm Waves Near Houston
A weather notice predicts storm waves reaching the meridian and changes within 100 miles of Houston within 24 hours after 8 p.m. The dates listed are December 28 for cold, December 4 for cold, and December 30 for moderate.
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Houston
Houston Gaslight Company Offer on Gas Fixtures and Stoves
T. W. House announces a central assortment of gas fixtures cooking and heating stoves radiators instantaneous water heaters hot plates coal and tar products. For prices and particulars apply to A J Big Keever general manager phone 70.
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Mercantile Storage Com Announces New Unit Access
Storage firm Mercantile Storage Com highlights separate apartment spaces under secure access. The notice mentions liberal advances tied to the event and references BOE 561 and a phone contact, suggesting details on facility features and scheduling.
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