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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1900

Page

6

Memorial address honors Lee at Confederate groups event

An eloquent address by Hon. Joe H. Eagle opened a Confederate remembrance gathering at the Capitol Hotel hosted by the Robert B. Lee chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy with Daughters of the American Revolution and other groups present. Performances by the Texan quartet and a child reciting The Sword of Robert B. Lee framed the program, concluding with a speech praising Lee and Confederate valor. Officers of Houston lodge No 165 Knight of Pythias were installed, followed by a social meal and closing ceremonies.

Capitol Hotel Thin Ery Robert B. Lee United Daughhters of the Confederacy Daughters of the American Revolution Daughters of the Republic Dick Moxling United Confederate Veterans Sul Mors United Sons of Confederate Veterans South Youtertay Perhaya Natal Annie Martin A. Poden Marylind Reesie Warner Tee MH Ingle Krevitian Vitor Faare Indien Robert B. Law Recton Bailefield Texas Oere W. ‘ Frey Houston Lodge No. 165 Pythias C. H. Ries EK. Tracy R. le Whitehead Tracy B. Dino J. B. Collins George ©. Alexander William Alexander John Kennedy L. W. Brannon P. Keithly Grand Lodge I. V. Dealy

Japanese War Prep Discussed by Visitor at Capitol Hotel

Mr. FP A Dering reports a visitor from Kolw Japan Mr H Loring who has lived in Japan ten years shares views on rising Japanese wartime prep and confidence. He praises the Japanese navy and army likening them to a formidable force poised for conflict and notes American prospects.

H. Loring Kolw Japan Capi Me. Loring Ohiome Fae Pat

Baldwin Melville Company Opens Engagement

The Balwie Melville company opened a engagement at Haweeney Coombs theatre presenting Mocha at the matinee and Northern Lights at night. Large and appreciative audiences were present on both occasions with hearty evidence of regard. The company, led by Mr Baldwin, is strong and fully deserves public support. This afternoon features Lil Ye Lord Fauntleroy and tonight Devil's Mine.

Haldwin-Melville Company Krepertoiry Balwie-Melvillé Company Haweeney & Coombs Yosterday Baldwin Haw Raul Lord Fauntleroy

Fannin School Building Seen With Varnish and Grading

The Fannin school in Houston is praised for its potential to look better if the varnish were filled and the area graded removing mud holes and piles of trash. Visitors typically tour the Wan sin street area and the school as part of their rounds.

Houston Texas Fannin Tett and Nana J. A.M

Carriage Smashed In Main Street Collision

A Pacific Express team frightened by a passing street car on Main Street collided with Mr Z Wilson's carriage near Preston arena. The carriage was demolished and Mr and Mrs Wilken narrowly escaped injury as Frank Schilling of the express wagon delivered a package during the crash.

Pacific Express Company Main Street Mano & Run Pastorlea'a Preston Arena Z. Wilson Ilo

Going After the Convention

A group left the Central last night for Waco to attend the Republican State executive committee meeting. They aim to influence the committee to call the State convention here. The delegation includes B. Strong, S. B. Tracy, H. L. Ferguson, and supporters. Avery delivered a strong invitation letter from Gatulghi to attend the political gathering.

Central Waco Republican State Executive Committee B. Strong B. Tracy H. (. Fergu Garry Avery Strong

Grand Chancellor T J Haker Dealt By Pas Chancellor George A

A fragmented report notes Grand Chancellor T J Haker being dealt with by Pas Chancellor George A in a political or ceremonial context. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a leadership transfer or decision involving named officials.

T J Haker Pas George A

Oleomargarine Factory A New Enterprise Starts in Haveton

Weasrs Henke & Pillot establish Oleomargarine factory No 1 in Texas with capacity to meet growing demand. The shop aims to produce several grades of artificial butter sold for cooking and restaurant use while asserting high quality and fixed prices. The owners plan to expand as trade grows and emphasize local production and competition with dairy butter.

Haveton Oleomargania Factory No Texas Menara, Henke & Pillot Carlow Henke & Io Yeaterday H. Hienke Bomo Linn

Death of Mrs B O Hooth at 74 Leaves Family in Mourning

Mrs B O Hooth died yesterday morning at age 74 after a period of illness. Her passing end marks a long life filled with charity and kindness as described by friends and family. Funeral services are set for 3 o clock Sunday at the Horham police station residence with Rev J W Bolonion and Seth Ward presiding. Pallbearers named are W Meehan Campbell Jones Balbes Brown and Perking.

Dieil Shay Nwo Chanke Tino Hotian Howard Beard Ani Har J. MW Teoth Booth Tome Stehan Shiwo Liu Goda Yas Horham Portland

Illinoismen impressed by Houston climate and growth

Two Illinois gentlemen visiting Houston on the Santa Fe rail line praised the city and neighboring area. They noted fertile land at low prices could attract northern families seeking milder weather and richer orchards, and they forecast strong farming prospects if lands were cultivated.

Las Exolireton Santa Fe Inet Houston W. Hollosgan L. P. Arbognal Douglass, WI Miinoima Gilden Inyland Can Esq Wilson Ubny Cee Pei Symraite

Investors Ponder Settling in South Texas Amid Optimism

In a Houston conversation dated January 20, Colonel Darat notes greater drainage fall than Mindis and higher profits from reclaimed lands. Mr. EB. 8 Burmmera of Moreka, Til, and Mr. Arbogast express favorable opinions of South Texas climate and soil fertility, planning to invest and spend winters there.

Houston Darat Mindis Mitnoia Texas Burmmera Moreka Til Arbogast South Texas

Nominal Visitors Reported at City Hotels and Capitol

A string of guests and arrivals appears at Bayou city hotels and the Capitol, naming J. W. Allen Beaumont and visitors from San Antonio, Galveston, Bryan, and Mexico City. Several personalities including Dr. John Raven and J. Kloppmann travel for events and medical matters. transit to Houston and New York is noted among attendees.

J. W.allen Wacohe Foley New York H. Hopson Beaumont Ie Hutchion JT Reed San Ode Gowry Battinia Lawler O Lo Tater Bryan Uipteville i Vlapitat Ph Howarg Newton Hatchion Wl Brown Thayton Capito John Raven Millicunnan FA. Niextor San Antonio Son Angels Bilpio Galventos Lawter Jobo Walker Medway Heiitot Edwig Moore East Hampton Merv K Huritett Ori Choteene Floresville Mie Anges A A. Mj Kloppman Kloppmann Islveston Nisbettas Niel Og Iddinen Gentry Han Viet New

Bevinities Noted Sermon Requests and Local Notices

Fragmented OCR notes indicate an upcoming sermon by Rev Wor Phe at a Methodist church on an upcoming Sunday. Mentions of W. Black illness and January events appear, with scattered references to local clergy and parish activities.

W. Black

Construction contract for Gow Biyinese block let to Lewy Bors

A contract for the Gow Biyinese block construction on Malo street between Prestey and Congrees agencies was awarded to A. U. Morin for plastering and cementing. Motrin Mitching Co. for plinobits, Sewerage aml fax tubing. Neeco & Emnernany for din and galvanized items. George M. Kuhn for putting and glans. The heating, electric wiring, and elevator placement will be set later. The building will be three stories high with fifty two feet front and fifteen feet depth.

Lewy Bors Malo Street Betwern Prestey Congrees Agenies A. U. Morin William of

Indictments Returned in Bastrop Murder Case

Grand jury returns indictments against Jim Coleman Tom Daniels Walter and Lees Neese for murder of Arthur Burford and related charges. Cases set for next Wednesday after special venire of 150 was summoned. Eyewitness account describes a fatal shooting near the courthouse during a tense clash between parties from Colorado County.

Jim Coleman Tom Daniels Walter and Lees Neese Bastrop Texas Januay Billy Tom Panicle Wilter Reese Leys Reese Arthur Burford Dictmante Clements

Warren Texas Sees Vein Boom From Railroad Offer

Warres Texas January 1 The town grows as railroad lines are offered and new outlets may open. Hoy Lindangle returns to Conroe and visits family and friends as the district seeks representation in the lower house of the State Tribunal.

Warres Texas Warren, Reininea and Pacific Railroad Golpa Texan Hoy DS Lindangle Conroe Dna Viet Tisele Tave Ha Hos Teria Hose Trrtibaliipe

Smallpox Cases Reported in Warren Texas

Two wall developed cases of smallpox at Warren Texas on January 1. Both patients are Black and others are ill. It seems likely to spread as one case has been here for several days, but the county health officer had not yet issued a ruling.

Warren Texas Negroce

Evening events at Elke club for Houston lodge No 15

Houston lodge No 15 BR plans a night at the Elke club with two applicants to advance through the field of knowledge. The program will include various specialties and a significant attendance is anticipated as visiting members arrive.

Elke Club Houston Lodge No. 15 P.O. B

Time limits extended for contest article publications

Pastor J. I. stated that many writers complained about the time allowed for preparing articles against proposed tariffs. The committee extended the publication period to February 1, 100, to ease the process. God willing, the justification for delaying publication is noted as well.

Pastoriew

Mayor appoints delegates to drainage convention

The delegates named by Mayor Branhwar to attend the drainage convention are W. Heltmann, Charles L. Boring, G. C. Boreet, B. A. Blesner, H. Vasmer, Frank Colby, B. E. Ro Spotta, J. Chariton, H. W. Downey and W. J. Balley. The meeting will be in the council chamber on January 23.

Appoiots Branhwar Council Chamber W. Heltmann Charles L. Boring G. C. Boreet B. A. Blesner BH. Vasmer Frank ©. Colby BE. Ro Spotta J. Chariton BH. W. Downey W. J Balley

Foot Amputated From Fall At Railway Yards

Tony Glass sustained a severe injury while attempting to board a locomotive in the Houston and Texas Central railway yards. A portion of his foot was amputated yesterday following the accident.

Tony Glass Houston and Texas Central Railway Yeatorday

Boy crushed under horse drawn carriage in Texarkana

In Texarkana on January 19 a 15 year old named Will Brown was driving a harness horse when the animal stampeded the vehicle. The boy was buried in debris and later found crushed with one leg injured.

Texarkant Texan Will Brown Brentepood

Will Meet Every Desire Parkard's Laundry Ad

Parkard's Laundry offers cleaning and dyeing services at 12 Prairie Avenue. Call 330 for information on special rates and quality work.

Hove Parkard's Prairie Ayenur

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