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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1900
Page
5
In a lengthy Texas House session lawmakers clash over rail operations, safety, and the use of double headed trains. Testimony cites dangerous speeds and management warnings amid push to limit or regulate double heading while other voices urge restraint, adjourning after a long debate.
Majority of the committee favors double-header operation to cut disaster risk and save costs. Fort Worth and Denver officials cite 30 percent fewer trains and $2000 saved. Interstate Commerce Commission data suggest fewer casualties on double-header roads during 1907. Debate cites insurance, brakeman classifications, and threats alleged against Santa Fe officials amid tense controversy.
A fragmented obituary and testimonial piece extols a centenarian said to be the oldest man in America, praising Peruna as a universal remedy that kept him healthy through wars and climate changes. It includes quotation from his supporters and references a Durango of newspapers from 1898 and 1899, with claims of his longevity and endorsements of Peruna by Dr. Hartman.
Isaac Brock of McLennan County Texas lived 111 years. His long life spanned more than a century witnessing local changes and community service.
A partial scraps read like a historic debate where committee action shifted on a substitute measure. Garner moved, the majority 7 to 6 ordered a substitute bill to grant the Patriolt commission jurisdiction, while the minority urged upholding the original HUML pilotage.
Anatin Texae February 1 d The railroad commission today authorized the registration of stock to the amount of 21 500 and bonds to the amount of 8sa 401 on ten and a half miles of the Galvow Hzlow Valley railroad from Peek City to Mineral Wellin The railroad commission this evening authorized the adoption of a rate of 4 cents per 100 pounds of beer or 10 cent per 100 pounds opide in straight or mixed workloads from Houston to Carthage.
Hymie Ju diciary Committee No 2 tonight agreed to favorably report Pitts bill against gambling in futures.
From the Capital City Texas February 14 announces Hon RH Ward assistant attorney resigning to take effect February 26. He will join the firm of Upson & Newton in San Antonio. The insurance commission permits certain companies to do business in the states. The Western Union Telegraph Company pays the comptroller $1560 tax for the quarter ending December 21, 1860.
A 11 year old boy, son of W. W. Brice, died after a play accident seven miles north of Belton. While running with a broken micnals of x bogey whip, he fell and the whip entered the scalp and penetrated the skull at the back of the head. He lived about twelve hours before death.
McComb received a pardon from Governor Sayorn after being found guilty of manslaughter in a past case. The pardon arrives as the court had previously held that he killed his twin brother Ben in Van Alatyse.
Island City reports a postponement in plans for a Business Men's League. A fireman Angel Rodrigues Prada, 4 fireman of the steamer Marie, was buried after dying from a fall in the hold at sea. Inquests found no other injuries. Captain Richard Perry of the British steamer Mitterne was stabbed aboard by John Groot, who claimed officers advised him to drop the man. A contested will hearing for Narcena Willis continued, with testimony to begin tomorrow.
Dr Wilkinson, city health officer, reports one definite smallpox case at the detention camp and another showing early symptoms. Remainder of patients are said to be doing well. The report notes seven inmates confined and monitoring continues.
Z N Jonee and dub Mr Duncag of Smith County Texas file suit against Husell Sage of New York alleging seizure of an 70 acre tract along Dollar Bayou. Fagg holds substantial ownership in Gal Wonton County. Proceedings seek resolution of possession and title rights.
A meeting of the business men intended to organize a business league tonight has been postponed until the promoters of the scheme have their plans more matured. JOINT AGREEMENT. This morning a filing was made in the ...
A garbled list of names and places appears, naming numerous individuals and cities such as Cleveland Simi A. Vobson Philadelphia Chicago Baltimore New York Minneapolis and others. The fragment ends with a reference to The Three Musketeers.
February 14 report from Verciolold at Hantevile Texas notes Rev Mullentyer a colored preacher contracted varioloid hare after visiting Aryan. He was moved to the detention camp. Precautions were taken with no believed spread of the disease.
A blaze at 10 o'clock consumed the home occupied by Dr. J. B. Breeding Jr in San Antonio Texas. The house and convents suffered complete loss with damage around $2000. The fire’s cause is unknown, no one was at home when discovered, and insurance status is unclear.
In Navasota Texas on February 138 the fee puldhean convention is scheduled for Saturday.
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