Houston Electric Street Railway seeks mandamus against city
The Houston Electric Street Railway Company petitions Judge Wilson for an alternative writ of mandamus to compel city officials to issue refunding certificates totaling 46 011.72. The suit names Mayor Brashear City Secretary Lipper and City Engineer Miller and seeks court orders or a show cause hearing on January 25 1907.
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Wilson
Mandamus
Wmsinkt
Houston Electric Street Railway ‘Company
Ae Company
Houston Clay Street Railway Company
Lumer A. Thompson
J. Wuftly
J. T. Woolford
Game
Tt. Brasheir
Aruine Lipper
Wilwen
Judea Milly Fith
Grand National Review in Costume at Haengerbund Hall
A charity entertainment titled Grand National Review in costume is held at Haengerbund Hall, Preston Avenue, by Ladies Auxiliary No. Lido division No. og of A. C. ML. The program features stage scenes, impersonations, solos, and acts led by Miss Mare Fapan, Mr. Jock Dinh, and Miss Antin Dydd Svone Duin, benefiting St Joseph's church. The death of Major Cohen in Austin is noted, with remarks on his self-made career and popularity in Houston and surrounding areas.
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Pico
Haengerbund Hall
Preston Avenue
Ladies’ Auxiliary No. Lido Division No. Og
A. C. ML
Joseph's Church
Misten Nota Shivids
Milos
Ohay
Spelalties
Mr. B. Wailf
Exrpt
Mise Mare Fapan
Cleopatra
Jock Dinhm
Romi Gladiator
Veenamlo
Ben Hora
Mies Fate Cretan
Mr. B.A. Thamiolph
Misa Meryroy
Auatit
Calon
Mare
Hoeltip
Chen
Eg UV
Amalin
Hin
Slater Ivibe
California
Dole Tohen
Eiplore
Mouton Bil Teada
Vliiy
Cohen
Nike
Enteral Fie
Air Hohen
Major Fwainson
Wotton Walter
Pennlly
Getall
Cutler Bel
Feneral Mainerr
Cohan
Diowxton
Ike Cohen
Primrose and Dockntadei Minstrels Reach Houston
Well known theatrical troupe Primrose and DocknTadei with their company arrived in Houston after a San Antonio engagement. They will perform Monday night at the opera house, with a grand parade route through the city. The organization has received favorable notices in Teane towns prior to Houston shows.
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Honaton
Frimrose
Dockntader
Macestre Performagi
Houston
San Antonio
Mrnday Nighs
Prim- Tons & Dackateler
Franklin Avenue
Franklin Avedee
Travia
Travis
McKinney
Crawford
Prackee
Main
Texas
Community notices for meeting and service remarks
Note from Rev William Hayne Leavel and J Wil inviting attendees to a VM G A meeting and afternoon service at 4 o clock. The association’s turnout and expected temple events are mentioned with a call for support and canvassing efforts.
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VM. OC. A
William Hayne Leavel
J. Wil
Qeliveran Gildresa
G. A
Wong
Thesgymon'sa
Thas
Evening service at Central Church features choir program
The program includes a vesper service with the Velvet Church choir offerings and scripture readings. Local participants M W Miller and Gabriel Wars are listed among those involved, with references to Wake, Wake the Band and My Path Looks Up to Thee as pieces. The event invites the community to attend.
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Tueleotwdi
Mie
W. AW
Miller
Dean
Crete
Maywood Daxoloty
Mirpah
Coffee and Postum Helped Me Recover From Health Wreck
A reader recounts years of coffee related illness including nervous breakdowns and digestive complaints. After quitting coffee and switching to Postum Food Coffee, health improved dramatically with weight gain, better sleep, and restored energy. A friend also improved after stopping coffee and using Postum.
John Marshall Day Event at University Celebrates Legacy
The University marks John Marshall Day on Peyrae hyy 4 to honor John Mutahkall’s leadership and the United States legal tradition. A formal program includes public attendance, welcome remarks, a reception, and tributes by university fraternal groups and civic leaders.
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John Marshall Lay
Planta
John Marghoell
Peyrae
Wiintiae
Johm Mutahkall
Witeni
Sao
Adibroen
Marthe
Bun
WE Brothers Jr
Ala Mirani
Mavi
Adibirern
Waly Steel Ak
Leenyee Adirodm
Wathiita
Aitijee
Wein Marshall
Phew United Tate
Wilhanlie
Walloot
Ieliens
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Safe Complete Relief
A Mississippi advert announces Pyramid Pile Cure by Pyramid Drug Co Marshall offering 60 cell boxes for piles. It claims safe effective relief without opiates, with many cures reported and an offer of a free book or pamphlet on piles.
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William Handgehu
Korly
Cuthon Allen
Emec
Premwen Heuvel
Trowbie
Mike
Pyramid Rug Co
Marshall
Miss
Elks Prepare Burlesque Circus for Charity Fund
Houston lodge of Elks announces a burlesque circus show to raise funds for their charity drive. The event features a cast performing in a venue to be announced with proceeds supporting community needs.
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Elks
Houston Lodge of Elks
Local Variety Show Promises Laughs and New Faces
Prominent community members present a show aimed at Heartoy and WUT ROUTE Ty Line fans. The production, staged in Kanaan City Milwoukom Poorin Des Moines Fort Wayne Springhill St, features a rotation of acts and a pledge to engage the audience in vivid, playful skits. The Feb 82 event includes a main act and a comedic feature, with promotions suggesting a lively, inclusive program for local residents.
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Theo
Heartoy
Kanaan City
Milwoukom Poorin
Tee Moines
Fort Wayne
Springhell
St. Doe
Rotriary
Haukroy
WHS ANSARI MICE TING AND HOUSTON LEAGUE MEETING
The annual meeting of the Houston Puilnesp Lelgtin wi be held Thursday meeting January My at 11 o'clock. Mr Henry THielson chairs the committee on THANHOr to urge members to attend and vote in the election of officers and directors for 1901. The roster lists WF. MacGregor as President and A. W. Corie as first vice president among others.
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Houston Puilnesp- Lelgtin
Thuratar Merting
Henry Thielson
Thanhor
League Mentherahl
Dickeon
League
Foliana
WF. MacGregor
William
A. W. Corie
H. Henley
Tropsucer
T. W W. House
Ton Richareon
R. M. Jo
Quo Vadis Entertains Big Local Audiences
The Local Stage hosted matinee and evening performances of Quo Vadis drawing large crowds. Audiences showed strong engagement with the unfolding plot and several actors drew audible reactions claiming personal belief. Primrose and Dockstader minstrel troupe arrived last night and will remain through the week, with Gorman arranging a future Herman Too Great company show.
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Lfe
Herman Too Great
Rive Hotel Authority Praises Past and Future Vision
Local observers at the Rive hotel note ongoing interest in Pabmietry guidance with emphasis on merging units and long hours. Experts seek consultation as birth quarries are discussed by those reflecting on past events and looking toward forthcoming developments.
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Rive Hotel
Milby and Dow Hall to Open with Quartet Concert
The Quartette Society will open the new Milby and Dow hall with a concert on January 20 featuring Miss Leonora Jackson violinist Josephine Esparza pianist Selden Pratt and violinist Mies Jackson. Jackson, a child prodigy sent abroad by George M Pullman and Grover Cleveland, has played before royalty and won the MENDIaphn state prize in Berlin. Her continental tour and strong press notices mark Houston as a notable musical event.
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Milby & Dow
Tlaunton Quartette Society
Milby & Dow Hall
Leonora Jackson
Giolinier
Josephine Esparza
Prima Doin Sopono
Ad Selden Pratt
Mies Jackson
George M. Pullvan
Mia
Grover Cleveland
Europe
Victoria
Oscar
Sweden
Berlin
Wario
London
Houston
Correction to misprint in Dre William Clark ad
A classifieds correction explains a misprint in last Sunday Vast for Dr William Clark and Blenehe McCormick. It clarifies the phrase should read schools of medicine and notes the mistake arose from a mishearing over the telephone.
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Dre
William Clark & Blenehe McCormick
Medicie
Dr. Glurk & McCormick
Central Christian Ladies Aid Elects Officers
The Ladies' Aid Society of Central Christian Church held its regular meeting and conducted a casual election of officers, electing Mrs BP and others to leadership roles.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Ladies’ Aid Sociaty
Central Christian Church
Coombs Heads Local Group Officers in Lubbock
Coombs serves as president with Mrs H H P Roberts as vice president and Misa Liezie Lubbock as secretary. Mire W O Miller acts as assistant secretary and Mrs William Hunter as treasurer in the organization.
Stolen stock and buggy reported in local sheriffs notice
Sheriffs department issues alerts for three mare mules and one horse mule stolen from Wm A Robinson Missouri City Texas. Mules brown black and sorrel range 14 15 hands. brown mare mule ten years old others six. All branded M on left shoulder. Reward offered Liberal for recovery and clemency of thief. Also stolen from Louis Gentry Houston a plano box buggy with new reach pole headblock and tin under wheels. Five dollar reward for recovery and conviction. Left Handed Celebration notes civic birthday observance for Robert E Lee and members with a tower and condiments. Conference fights, badger fights, and local humor described amid construction and telegraph company workers reports.
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Ww. A. Robinson
Missouri City
Texas
Louis Gentry
Washington Street
Houston
Toxas
Anderson
Robert E. Lee
Mexico
Hob Wakley
Robert McDonald
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
Jamen Lawlor
Dona “Ramey
Moesirs
Binkley
McDonald
Noway
Uee
Bowher
Atched
Visits to Howston Include Frat Badger Fight Tale
A fragment notes a visit to Howston with a fraternity event featuring a badger fight and mentions a bone or bone-like item once popular, alongside a note on the rarity of badgers in that era.
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Howston
Morris Electric Theater Delivers New Attractions
Morris announces the electric theater will close the current building and introduce a silver butterfly dance and new cinematography. The revival promises a refined program with automaton features for patrons who have not yet seen the latest attractions.
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Morris’ Electric
Morris’ Electric Theater
Morrie
Prince
Morris’ton
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Mr. T. O'Connnell
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Rivel
Shryne Billoon
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Leother
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McLaughlin
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A. McLaughlin
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Storm Serco
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Pricce
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Roma
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Price Ladies
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Tadley
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Linten
Owen
Thaullion
Tederman
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Quartette Society
Sherifers' Department
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