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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1900

Page

5

Tax measures and debates described in legislative record

The document outlines a series of legislative votes and amendments on tax provisions, including levies on fire and sales, patent vendors, fortune tellers, and money brokers. It notes amendments to substitute tax rates, adjournment motions, and a call for hearings on stone and dredging projects linked to federal channels.

Tax Commission Jomor Joe Vendore Vision Shropshire Kittrell Isin Dien Mug Soa Claube Adaprad Peaker Os al Ih Ant — Inventmgnt Chambers Fon Oliver F Aon Ithe Journal McKamy Ft Bamintake Das Mites Shavers Monhef Rand Noes Noes Vonmubbe Oliver Mtr Thevellt Monty Murphy Algo

Unclear text from a 19th century remedy advertisement

Fragmentary OCR shows a herbal remedy notice referencing Lydia E. Pinkham and Shaw’s Vegetable, with unrelated scattered phrases about remedies and advice. No coherent event or clear names beyond Lydia E Pinkham.

Lydia E. “Shaw

Factional Dispute Over Channel Route Affects Committee Schedule

The report shows two opposing factions clashing over the proposed channel route. Each side seeks the committee to grant two hours of discussion time, revealing sharp disagreements on the project’s path.

Dies

Round Bale Ginners Organize to Fix Ginning Prices

New York office will enforce fixed ginning rates across Texas Oklahoma and Indian Territory. A grievance committee will handle violations while officers are elected including A J Rogers of Arlington Texas as president and J Ame Termman of Cleo? Texas as secretary treasurer.

New York Worth Texas Oklahoma Iadiaa A. J. Rogers Arlington A. Beasley Richmond J. H. Crerghon Shawnee Ameterman Cleeo

Fire records show deadly Tampico blaze at Velox & Ahaeral

A late night fire in Tampico destroyed Velox & Ahaeral in Abdly Merondo street, consuming most of the block except three houses. Loss estimates run from 600 000 to 1 000 000, with insurers covering some. Eleven retailers and one wholesale firm were affected, including the city market. No lives saved due to lack of fire protection.

Tampico Mexico Mercantile House Velox & Ahaeral Abdly Merondo Steel Insurance Innish Hayes

Lyons couple lose new residence in mysterious Monday fire

In Prenham Texas a newly built residence belonging to Mr Jos W Wood and Mrs Wood of Lyons pair was destroyed by fire on Monday morning while Mr Wood was away in Somerville and Mrs Wood was not at home. The structure valued at about 000 with contents total loss and insured for roughly 1500. Origin of the fire remains a mystery.

Prenham Texas Pehruiry Jos. W. Wood Lyons Wot Wan Abseot Somerville Wood

Fire damages Texas home. uninsured loss reported

February report from Hillaboro notes L Gowan’s residence destroyed by fire with uninsured furniture valued at 500 and a 1000 rouge insured for 800. The home of James Avis and wife burned at midnight. they are poor and a subscription was discussed to aid them.

Hillaboro Texan L. Gowan Itatm Furnitre Rouge James Avis

Horse Harness Theft in Lockhart Causes Big Loss

Mr. J. M. Booton of Menthevsa reports loss of the harness and its container near Lockhart Texas during a night fre. Estimated loss about 700 dollars with 400 dollars in the ond en Liverpool and Globes. Five years earlier Booton also suffered a harness fire at the same location.

Horn Lockhard Lockhart Texas J. M. Booton Menthevsa Liverpool Booton

Residence at Valley View Texas Fire Loss

The VALLEY VIEW Texas residence of J A Bray burned with part of his household goods destroyed. Loss about 1410 dollars. no insurance.

Valley View Texas J A. Bray

Smallpox Flares Up With New Cases in Bonham Texas

Two new cases of smallpox diagnosed in Bonham Texas on February 6 mark a severe outbreak. Exposed individuals are kept at a detention camp while health officials enforce precautions to curb spread. Three other cases are reported stable and ready for discharge. further cases in Texas towns are noted with health officials confirming smallpox.

Bonham Texas Health Board

County Court Session in Woodville Adjoins Continuation

Woodville Texas February 5 County Court convened this morning but continued for the term due to a prevalent fenjalipox affecting the county.

Woodville Texas

Eagle Lake area to land 5000 acres in new project

A Texas plan aims to develop 5000 acres of prairie and about 200 acres of meadow near Eagle Lake with farms and a proposed canal. The project promises improved land use and growth, including new work at Fogio Lake and nearby towns. A nine-man farm troupe led by Sheldon’s Stroh Company touring the area drew attention with a recent performance and is billed to appear again locally this season.

Eagle Jake Texas Cobruncy Piamba Cane Bo Fogio Lake Avout

Unclear fragment from Hearne cotton area report

Fragmentary note from Hearne Texas mentions outsiders staying this week at a cotton site and potential upcoming events in the next few days. Readable details are limited and names or precise actions are not evident.

Hearne Texas Pointe

Grand Encampment Elects Officers in Galveston Texas

The Grand Encampment and Daughters of Rebekah in Galveston Texas held their meeting on February 6. Officers for the ensuing year were installed and election results announced, with reports showing the order in flourishing condition across Texas and a rise in membership.

Galveston Texas Grand Lodge Reusier Hie Red Men's Hall Your R. M. Neely Sherman George A. McCorkle van Alstyar C.L. Elder Greedville Harry Beles Dallas Charlie L. Saver San Antonio Grand Scribe W. Porter Shoreman G. A. McCorkle Thy Daughters Rehoboth Mlownig Hattie Cochten Austin Mew McVorkle van Alstyne Flow Mra Maule Wiley McKinney N. 3. Keesey Port Davis Treasturer J. Alexander Uble Variows Laura Anderson Waxobach J. Hi Shortridge Daide Fitialiver

Dr Hallock Electric Pills Promise Quick Cure

Advertises Dr Hallock’s Wonderful Electric Pills for rheumatism sciatica and nervous weakness. Claims to strengthen nerves improve blood, create vitality, and permanently cure chronic pain for tired, worn-out people. Sold at druggists for one dollar per box with guaranteed results.

Dr. Hallock Hallock Hallgek Eure

Grand Lodge Proceedings Mention Members and Reforms

A Galveston lodge meeting reports amendments to the grand lodge constitution and discusses membership eligibility and religious relics. A report on education, veteran jewels distribution, and a bankruptcy petition by W H Lane of Navasota is noted along with creditors list and totals.

Waco Cotton Machine Manufacture Company Charter Filed

Secretary of state records show the charter of the Waco Cotton Machine Manufacture Company with capital stock of 15000. The filing notes an allied general and other mentions appear garbled. Insurance permits issued to several firms including The Accidental First Assurance Insurance of Hartford and The Home Mutual Fire of Gan Frau cling.

Austin Texas Pelyuury Waco Cotton Machine Manufacture Lng Company Capital Stock Clark Light Martin Sampteeling Insurance Cromissioner Todan Firat Aste Lis Inesurance Company of Hartford Conn The Select Knights of Texan of Austin Home Mutual (Fire) of Gan Fraucling

Century Club Dance Evening in Cuero Texas

The Century Club hosted a holiday evening with hostess Mrs Davidson named by Ming Mole Thutaay Miew Kilpatrick Misa Gertrude Clement and Mime doo Proctor. About twenty guests attended with an old fashioned sporting maid act and a display of refreshments including ice cream cakes and buttercups galore. The club hall was decorated in American and Texan themes for the event held near Cuero with guests seen at eight miles from town.

Century Cieh Personnel Memblem Cuore Texas Mre- A Davidson Century Club Heliday Ming Mole Thutaay Miew Kilpatrick Misa Gertrude Clement Doo Proctor Guetta Euctanes Nagale Lackey Uge Victoris The Tasch

Local Weddings Highlight Suburban Nuptials

Tows witnessed a double wedding with Mr. and Mrs. Dawson and Mr. Cae iy and Mrs. Dawson tying the knot. George Allensworth from Woo ten & Waller visited relatives in San Antonio, while Miss Priceon of Thomanson and Mr. Brooks of Lott wed yesterday at Mrs. Charles Oak's residence.

Negro killed in Baptist Kulile dispute in Richmond

A fatal Saturday night clash on Baptist Kulile in Richmond Texas left Armentead Mashack dead and John Williams under arrest at the county jail. The confrontation occurred Sunday night between two Black residents.

Richmond Texas John Williams Armentead John Willianme

Cotton Mill Meeting in McKinney Texas

President Joe Bailey called the McKinney Board of Trade to a meeting in the court hall on a Saturday after February 19 for an unspecified agenda related to a cotton mill initiative.

McKinney Texas Webrance McKinney Board of Trade Anan Pebriary

Hall of Shiver Slicer Texas Benefit Event

The Hall of Shiver Slicer in Texas staged a February benefit at the opera house to aid a local school. Winners included prettiest lady Mae Laura Nuebaur and best costume prizes. Huebner and a gentleman earned honors with a notable "sob a" children representation.

Slicer Texas Prigen Rues Mae Laura Nuebaur Maak Mra Oh. Huebner Herkenhoft Po A. Huebner

Information Wanted for William Olign in 19th Century

Notes seek missing man William Olign last heard from in July 1870. Born in Sweden in 1870 and formerly of Like Town Texas about fifteen years ago. Descriptions or whereabouts requested from L W Glenn, Horton Sweden or in Indian Territory or Louisiana.

William Olign Eillason Aforma L. W. Gleen Hort Sweden Laon Texas Laouliland

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