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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1901
Page
3
Uneven OCR yields scattered items from Capital City include named directors of a college and governor's office notes. Mentions of farm commissioners, county names, local visitors, and public notices mix with obits and a tax levy update.
Galveston considers delaying interest payments on outstanding bonds to reduce annual costs. A proposed charter repeal and financing commission aims to streamline city finances. The plan would shift from 4 percent to lower interest, with lenders asked to accept reduced yields.
W L Saunders president of the Bryan Business League reports a senate committee favoring a 940000 grant for a gorm! trial school at the Land M college. Local citizens express pleasure and expect House passage as Rufe Connor of American Cortes company and others travel on business.
The Hempstead district court February through March term will hear a grand jury composition including W. H. Sib George Dinkins Sr Waston W T Melison Mo B Grace H G Orendor J G Amster He Fields Ed Weygand Wu Cooper E T Gliets W Heard Billy Woot William Lopton Willams Lacey and Win Green. Three are colored and juror seating amid racial issues is noted along with a six roll tax case of $21 504 01. Local visitors J R Lester of Gohimin & Co Motaton and others are mentioned along with execution sales and town social remarks.
Crowley Louisiana reports a civic push as more than 100 people from Illinois arrive to attend a land purchase and settlement event. City officials inspect New Orleans and Baton Rouge sites seeking plans for a $20,000 school building while others visit for health reasons.
A string of locals from Angelo include A Gavi Aveust Baltsds San Angels and W FP Pokus and Albert Ritcard of Bherwood leaving for Dallas to attend the Odd Filiar s jodde in Dalhwa Hipte To Megad Ave Waseletein and other towns for a lodge representation. Also noted are Miss Briel Heald heading to California to visit grandparents and other residents visiting relatives in Tumon Lay Brenham and Galveston.
A government assignation tale describes coffee poisoning and a switch to Postum, a Battle Creek beverage. The subject credits Postum with digestion improvement and weight gain, while coffee allegedly disturbed sleep and worsened stomach issues.
Fire near a Lucie geyser threatens an oil lake with 100000 barrels at risk while Gailey and others scramble to control the blaze. A dress rehearsal at the opera house by the Kibe Daughters troupe features a Shakespearean climax and a notable vocal performance. Beaumont sees civic action on water supply as residents gain a two year franchise for local access to Village Creek water works. A murder case in Beaumont moves toward bail after a motion to continue is denied and a suspect is released on bail under conditions.
Cincinnati court heard arguments on an injunction against eleven members of the Athletic Association linked to the Jeffries or Rubino cases. Witnesses included attorney Merman Witt and Western Electric official Willan A. Deady as the judge considered a temporary restraining order and possible further hearings through the week.
Members of the Western Jockey Club gathered today for a formal meeting and election. Officers elected include Lar Ron A Young Chicago as chairman, Robert Aust as vice chairman, Lou vido as secretary, James Howant as treasurer, and a committee of stewards. The group approved scheduling for future meetings and activities from March to November across several locations.
The funeral for Harry Lesterrette, who died Sunday, was conducted yesterday afternoon at 4:30 by Pastor C. L. Carroll of the Lampkin Church. Volunteers stood guard as brief remarks and a short sermon were given, with attendees from Calvert and Hearne noting a respectful, orderly service.
Cloudy meet in New Orleans features performances by Sallis Prince Ba coisa and many others, with detailed times, places, and participant names across events. The booklet lists athletes such as Collins, Egypts Prigen, Wilkerson, Lady Caijabao, and more in varied placements and marks at the February 6 meet.
The Tereracl¢ Daplet church in Enots Texas is planned to be completed by March 13 with a two story brick structure. The project will cost over 10,080 dollars and the congregation anticipates occupying the building soon after. J. W. Germany Grick building at Brownetree is finished and ready for occupancy.
Corsicana Texas school board adopts resolution demanding compulsory vaccination for all pupils. The decision targets all pupils regardless of race with public health aims. A campaign plan titled promising the inoculation program is mentioned, with emphasis on outreach and enforcement.
Fragmentary betting notes describe favorites and upset risks at a Tonteren meeting. Mentions include Ung and Tie experts, beret downgrades, and multiple unnamed bettors affected by declines. The text lacks coherent conclusions or full names and places.
Fragmented text lists players, teams, and scores with many unreadable names. It resembles a sports brief or scoreboard roundup but lacks coherent events or contexts to identify specific games or outcomes.
The wagon from Seaman Lumber Co. wagon train 12 miles above Oringe overturned in town, throwing occupants out and wrecking property. Lon Adamo broke his leg above the ankle, Aibor and Will Baxter injured, others hurt but less severely. The Kleamen Unit towing cargo from Whitman’s Ferry returned disabled for boiler repairs, and will depart upriver again once fixed. Orange business owners say they would start work if material priced reasonably.
A local dispute centers on a brick yard where parties threaten to sign a contract with any buyer who clears the yard. Officials are urged to intervene to halt activities and prevent further confusion.
Unclear text describes a legal trial segment with references to a trial, jury, and an acting prosecutor. Named individuals and exact charges are not readable. the fragment suggests a court proceeding in progress with jury deliberation pending.
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