Washington Address at Cotton Exchange Honors Tuskegee Work
Booker T. Washington spoke at the Cotton Exchange in Houston praising Tuskegee Institute and its work in agriculture trades and education. He argued for gradual uplift through industry, urged self help, and welcomed white support for black advancement within the South and nation.
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Washington
Janes
Ges
Eample
Fandy Ratkio
Edif
Cc Sig
Toldtel
David
T. Washington
Natitute ii Lss
Cotton Exchange
Tuskegee Norpats Trial Institute
Ey Feenally
Ak Endowment
Booker
Ty Washingtoi
Vaniah
Clonda Pana
Atlanté
Southland
Amtrican Republic
Enargu
Frecilon
United States
Eli le
Texaa
Shimora
Hociae
Trmmott J. Scott
Enid
Raine
Texas
Andieire
Doug Last
Cleveianti
America
Tuskegee
Rey Darkonsa
Washington Prominent Speaker At Colored Knights Event
After leaving the Cotton Exchange the group attended a Trinity Methodist Church service at Bell Avenue and Teavia Street where Washington addressed a receptive crowd. Prof. R. Lovingnot and others offered remarks followed by a luncheon and program at the auditorium with opening by N. Lowe and a speech by Prof. B. L. Blackshear.
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Cotton Exchange
Trinity Methodist Church
Bell Avenue
Teavia Street
Washington
South
Paca
Jee Mitchell
Anatin
Ian Tomas
Pythian
Houston
Lovingnot
Austin
Samuel Houston Institute
Hitemett
B. Te Blackshear
Princpal
Prairie View Bieeiel
Gil Alveston
Ins Anderson
Chu
WH. Kogan
Trinity Mettodint
Elin Cag de Aga. Martitie “Viste Gotteges
Déreon
Val Btates Revenueer
Paves Education
D. Abner
Speeches on Citizenship and African American Education Policy
A speaker advocates civic duty and social uplift through practical training for Black Americans. He stresses education tied to industry, warns against urban drift, and calls for employment and community integration while urging gradual, purposeful development of mental and moral faculties.
The South and Reconstruction Voices in Narrow Union
Fragmentary rhetoric argues for immediate action among whites and blacks for unity and education, with emphasis on leadership from southern communities. The text urges meetings to discuss policy and the path to prosperity, while acknowledging racial tensions and possible economic limits.
Alderman Plank Hunt Delays Next Week Council Meeting
Holiday activities fill the council calendar as Alderman move to adjourn until 2 pm Monday. Remaining business includes finances taxes and charter provisions while the election and comptroller topics await.
City Council Nears Sewer Funding Decision After Debate
The council debates paving and sewer work amid winter constraints. Officials warn against new contracts until drainage and sanitary upgrades are completed, with a forthcoming conference set to discuss the route and funding.
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Canpell
Rome
Isnép
Vick and Mosher Buy Popular Restaurant in Long Street
Messrs Vick and Mosher experienced restaurateurs have purchased the long established eatery. Mrs TY Coenwell will manage the new period of the restaurant logo and style. The change aims to improve the menu and service quality for patrons.
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Messrs. Vick & Mosher
Merc
TY. Coenwell
Death of Mrs. Cyrte Iene in Urnnington Streeet Home
The obituary reports Mrs. Cyrte Iene died at home of her daughter in Wambington Street due to inflammation of the tongue. The body was taken to her daughter and Mr. Charles Aptis of the ality department for funeral arrangements. The funeral will be held at wellock this afternoon from the reindeset, with interment at Clenwood cemetery.
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Depor
Pethers
Sebloh
Bom
J. R. Bell
LD. R
WB Jones
John Corington
Abtroery
Revs
Fr. Watts
J. A. Jonnam
Rinckwhear
F. J. Gray
J. McDavis
T. ¥. Overton
J Kon
Ow. Wateon
Richard Allen
A. G. Robinson
Mer
AR. Gibson
Gross
Victoria
Antonia
Townsend
Pinekehear
H. le Pratrin
Smith
Na Central Depot
Howe
Rf A
Syiather
BIG Hunt
Meyers
Henson City
Wambington
Anna John
Charlew Aptis
Clenwood Cemetery
Caldwell Case In Texas Prompts Survey Letter
A letter from undertakers Melean and Blounoos of El Paso, Texas asks for information regarding Mrs. M. H. Caldwell. The branding of Mrs. Caldwell allegedly placed a peso on an array and a notice of 200 dollars in favor of the wife. The case concerns the wife and estate.
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Mra
Galdwells
Ellis
Undertatnrs
Melean & Blounoos
el Pas
Texas
Asklg
M. H. Caldwell
Galdwell
Tle
Vase Akers New
Benstot
Heights Club Dance Announces New Year Ball
Heights area social club hosts a New Year ball at Smith’s Hall on January 5. The committee lists Mr. Will Pule and Mr. Will Binhorn as organizers.
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Hine Ripten Bodal Club
Tha
Smith's Lal
Axa
Will Pule
Will Binhorn
Vantile One in Virtsy Preglanil Sass
A terse item reports Vantile One in a virsy program at Sass, noting a preliminary event in a local schedule. Further details are unreadable in the fragment, but the headline signals a notable instance within the Sass area.
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Vantile
Virsy
Charity Carnival Opens A Clean Meritorious Exhibition
The Houston charity carnival opens on Friday night with a large crowd at the Novtstwo San Jarino area on Franklin Avenue. Highlights include bicycle acts by Mik Marie Yokos and Frank Dougherty, trained leopards and panthers, and the SPlice and Spear aerial act. The event promises continued popular shows and strong attendance throughout the week.
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Houston
Garnant
Torenan Mitletad
Mik Marie Yokos
Mis. Lineette
Frank Dougherty
Charlos W. Kilpatrick
Kalpwtnow
Kilpatrick
Medley of Attractions Draws City Crowds Amid Festival Noise
A foggy evening in the city featured a varied program of moving pictures and stage acts. Major figures announced an Omniway showing at a local venue while spectators planned for a consolidation of events including a grand show and weather conditions considered favorable for a bustling weekend.
Lottie Kendall in Wang at the Olympia Opera
The Olympia Opera Company drew a large audience last night as Wang featured heavily with Rawr Eagletoe in the title role and Lottie Kendall as Marnyn. The performance impressed many despite occasional missteps and the company announces Fy n Dinvalo at the Olympia tonight with higher expectations.
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Olympia. Onara
Olyms Opera Company
Enon
Bevcones & Coombs
Opera Dowd
Nigbe
Ipa Pardiery
Rawr Eagletae
Wang
Alles
Lottie Rentals
Marnyn
Frans Priite
Fatty
Hein
Feoayie
Designina
Dibe
Terette Doral
Ae Marie
Thie Wiieven
Heparin
Tad Ho
Aiyid
Piarrottie
Weston Ana
Jon Boveler
Vinere
Alexander
Pepa
Secreephant
Yan Thar
Teres
Olympia Oper Sowpert
Han
Real Estate Transfers and Property Conveyances Noted
Fragmentary records describe a dented real estate decal noting conveyances on Milam Street at Menta and a transfer involving the American Brewing Association. Mentions include T. W. Hellen Jota and Fo and a block 87 parcel, with transfers to related entities and a reorganizing committee.
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Ixdote Rosenberg
T. W. Hellen
Micd
American Brewing Association
Icha Fooke
Hin
Cperican 7 Brewing Accometiee
Steamship Contract Signed Between Hamburg America Line and Orient
A historic steamship contract ties Hamburg America Line and Orient to extend service and set traffic arrangements via Mexico and the Pacific route. Officials discuss routes to port cities and potential routes to Hong Kong, with oficiales weighing formal adoption and timetable details.
Coming to See Mr Van Vlegk in Unclear Title
Fragmentary OCR text describes names and roles in a convoluted business or social scene. Key persons include Antonio, Dircomben Df.a, Preble LJ, Hatwron, Hatweon, and Wadepneiited. The piece mentions Southern Pacthe and a potential retail or contract context with unclear events and arrangements.
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MR. van Vlegk
Fan Antonio
Texas
Preble LJ
Huh M
Brown
Adbrey
Wipe
Roni
Lealee
Retail Teli
Pea
Beef prices fall as cattle losses alarm farmers
Disjointed text reports farmers fraying over beef costs and cattle losses. Mentions secretary and economic figures, noting requests for price relief and market pressure. Data is unclear due to damaged OCR, but indicates broad concern over beef supply costs and farming impacts.
Local Siding Imitations Fall Short of Genuine OSDINE Cores
Amid a flood of imitations the genuine OSDINE cores reach higher fidelity with CHUM Pewers and the milieu of iurial Troubles 'hosiiifications Wall proving superior in durability and performance to rival products noted in market comparisons.
Herrmann Resigns At Interior Secretary Request
Herrmann resigns from the general Jagd office at the interior secretary's request. Officials say a replacement will be named soon, with deliberations ongoing and no immediate accusations of misconduct reported. The move follows discussions between Secretary and other officials, aiming to stabilize the agency.
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Secretary of
Tha Interior
Winsblogton
Binger Herrmann
Jagd
Link
Erordtanr
Webr
Tweharte
Titehe Oulk
Mr. Mopteaur
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