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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1900

Page

6

Governor Silent as House Passes Tax Subdivisions in Texas

Austin February 10. The Texas House disposed of two more subdivisions of the promotion tax chapter of the tax bill by adoption and amended wording. Debate stretched hours as members suggested changes to tax on premium taxes, pawnbrokers, and cotton buyers. A party-line vote preserved the bill as amended with adjournment set for Monday.

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Unclear House Proceedings in Absence of Speaker

Fragmentary report from Austin notes House session without Speaker Sverre. Lee D. Rountree presided briefly as acting speaker. Factional divisions hindered action on a bill restricting Senate power and restoring order, with procedural motions dominating the debate.

Austin Texan Sverre Lee d. Rountree Chin Vlertk Tom Cec Powell

Election of School Trustees in Cole's Hill Texas

The text outlines a Texas bill authorizing independent school districts to elect trustees on the first Saturday in May. Presidents serve two year terms with duties including school oversight, bonds, and tax levies for maintenance. Provisions cover vacancies, election mechanics, and charter-based governance for cities operating independent districts.

State of Texas Setioul Wisitiol Hutherty Ahobh Liebolt Hlesrich Sith Thieteen Orgmimbeliie Agiruaihy Netoes Telmvees Weregivine Omar Tnc Counei Xiteh Marines Embere Quch Boars Hall Ee Truaies Fire Kepottean Mty Ceniinn Otomach Pascetini Te Whalhroy Bohol Ann Geen Nin Eothmit Sabi Moiyer Hupe Ag Independent

Tax discussion on income tax in Austin debated by committee

A committee convened to study income tax proposals in Austin, examining whether a tax should apply to gross income, how to define it, and which entities should be taxed. The group considered taxpayer reach, state officials, and professional roles, but adjourned without a firm recommendation.

Inco Austic Patriary Bierden Clalewin Alor Nver Generil Watt Mienens

John TT Garrison Killed in Violent Incident

A report from Parsipulars indicates John T T Garrison was killed tonight near Wirige Navegdoches. Details describe a struggle with attackers, a slaver involved, and officers pursuing suspects as Howard and others face charges. the scene notes a chaotic confrontation and missing items.

Vokes Vebrdaty ii Toko Ts Harrison LMA

Vexas and The Afternoon Wanderings of a Daughter

Fragmentary text describes a character named Poplin in a confusing sequence about landing in fall, a Willed-sien oll daughter of WLC, and a pursuit south of something. It mentions a teacher and a child’s clothing being described in unclear terms.

Poplin Vexas WLC Priotet Heron Mites South Bf Cougn

Smallpox Alert Reported in Brookshire

In Brookshire Texas on February 10 a mild type smallpox case was logged. A Pattison area alert proved false after physicians found the patient in a pear tree during a check.

Brookshire Texas Pattisan

Rulers of the World Promote Diet Theory and Digestive Cures

An article extols vegetarian and meat eating views, lists nations as food makers, and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It urges balanced diets and claims tablets fix digestion and nerve issues, with emphasis on meat for workers and brain workers for digestion aid.

Hindedr Stuart

Newpox Watch Continues In Gongalog Area

Officials report no new developments in the outbreak as of yesterday. A close watch remains on the premises of the stock and a quiet period follows with limited information from local authorities.

Gongalog Texas Stek

Fire damages residence in Verannahn Tenarhan area

The residence of Mrs William Everett on College Hills near the city was destroyed by fire last night. The loss was valued at about 500 dollars with heavy insurance. The household goods were saved.

Mra William Everett Collowe Hdlents

Residence of awk tore in Jackuboro Texas damaged by fire

February 10 report from Jackuboro Texas describes a fire at a residence causing near total destruction of the dwelling and its contents. A cache of goods is listed as unknown. Fire investigators work to determine cause and extent of damage.

Jackuboro Texas Crawfoit

Change in Firm Names at Woodville Texas Business

Business note from Woodville Texas dated February announces a change in the firm name Cruse will be S. W. McAlister & Co. and the continuing operation of the business in the same location under new ownership.

Woodville Texas Itietrontiic Cruse S. W. McAlister & Co

Bankruptcy Petition Filed in Texas Firm in Tioga

A bankruptcy petition was filed in a Federal court by J. D. Bosley and G. R. Eckele, partners of Boxley & Fokels, dry goods merchants at Tioga, Texas. Liabilities about $16,000. The record notes stalled trade of over $4,000.

Baoutkruptcy Party Texas J. D. Bosley G. R. Eckele Boxley Fokels, Dry Tioga Kayson County

Texas Specials and Local Notices Across State

Fragmented Texas items report on Joy contract progress for three year two story bricks in progress. A burglary note says little was taken from a drugstore. Ground disruption noted in Parmiera area with some breaks. Revival at Presbyterian Church draws interest in Goliad. Farmers plan to plant large cotton and corn crops in Kaufman. Mrs Joseph Zetall wounded died. officer investigates. Tax records and money collected discussed in Torrington area.

Uartlett Bacher Gqonsales Parmeera Ryans Aellat Williame Presbyterian Church Kaufman Joseph Zetall

Cablegram From Illinois City Details Convict Movements

A dispatch describes convicts being moved to the penitentiary and a Sheriff delivering orders. Several towns report on the status of prisoners and upcoming work details next week. Clergy, revival plans, and local notices accompany the brief update.

Sin Cleventh Bron John Moore Vivay Dallas Elgetely Talim Fort Worth Honzales Willow Nevills Hovey iMoney Dorn McBro Merly Othe Urookshire Colmesneil Thom Ward White Ram Groveman Kanter Nabney George Stewart Centenary Methodist

Victoria Local Funeral For Mrs Fly In Wille Held

Mrs Jesale Fly wife of Ren W Fis county judge died at her home after brief illness She was daughter of Willis McCutchrou and had been married only a few years The funeral will be held tomorrow Rev W R Richardsen of St Mark's Cathedral San Antonio Rev A W Mirroughe of Trinity Episcopal Victoria attended the two week Yale in his friendship and work on the East Texas railway project

Victoria Texas Jesale Fly Ren W. Fis Willis McCutchrou Mockmannand Wen W. R. Riehardaen Ein St. Mark's Cathedral San Antonio Yale Volobores A. W. Mirroughe Trinity Epiavopal Church My ¢ Whalsa Yin Dingg Ter New York Bow i Charky Wang Ealing and East Texas

Fragmentary notice from yesterday on local events and names

The readable text mentions yesterday’s local happenings and several names, indicating a cautious note about a situation. It includes references to people such as Fast and others and mentions a morning update about Noe Tom Vietorli.

Simon Tom Vietorli

Lead vein found near Sherman in five acres part of mining work

EB Bryant Charles H Crensa and Juce Tollen jointed niiveted five acres north of Sherman to sink a shaft. An outcrop yielded stone with a strong lead vein and fragments of lead taken from the shaft, indicating rich mineral contents.

Sherman Texas EB. Bryant Charles H. Crensa Juce Tollen Landa

Information Wanted Joaquin Texas February Missing Man

Information requested for Joaquin Texas who left home about three weeks ago. Described as 21 years old, auburn hair, dark eyes, 5 foot 8, thin build. Buff lips? The notice asks for any information leading to his whereabouts and mentions alias Bub.

Joaquin Texas

Contours Club Hosts Meeting In Richmond Texas

Richmond Texas hosts a time meeting Friday evening at the home of Mrs. George B Lang with visitors from Regonbert.

Richmond News Richmond Texas Tebrary Twentieth Contours Club Miner George B.lang Steel-Ray Joseph BiaRy Regonbert

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