Council debate on paving Congress Ave and pure food bill
City council discussed paving Congress Avenue from Chartres to Main amid petitions on taxes. An ordinance would require health department inspection of milk and food, with penalties for adulteration. Council appointed members to Carnegie library fund efforts and approved several committee actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress Avenue
Chartres
Main
Carnsegh Library Committee
Health Department
City of
Aliernoun Bennett
Lydid
Odin Avenies
Alderman Halverton
Henderson Dal Mahroud Atria
Pantin Wall
TOAMY
Boter Pathe
Clark and Lew
Iloiohes
Wity
A. H. Lagbein
Anance Committee
Hound of Public Works
White Oak Bayou
Houston Avenue
Beauchamp, Springs
Latine
Buf-falo Bayou
Board of Public Works
Tuffy
Rotenthal
Hrieth & HoomMilfen
Alte
Carnegie Library
Mueller
Iitog Mouton Avenue
Evera
Livbbork Street
Alderman Mueller
Onlinante
Ebtetric Shohe
Gite Warnecke
J. J. Rothwell
Hutchins
Warnecke
Rothwell
Halley Speech at Washington Rally Trails Irish Rights
Representative Bailey of Texas voiced moral support at a Washington meeting condemning British actions in Ireland. He attacked England as brutal and accused it of hunting and shooting Irish brothers. He warned against British aims to eradicate Ireland and urged vigilance against such crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Texas
England
Ireland
Washington
From Island Ordeal to Baltimore Aboard the Aldborough
The narrator recounts escaping a mysterious island after fever, failing to obtain aid from the American consul, and boarding ships until the Irish captain of the Aldborough offers passage home. A delayed letter of credit and a hazardous voyage culminate in landing in Baltimore on Thanksgiving morning. The British West Indies trade is criticized as a poor example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Kirkpatrick
States
Baltimore Fust
Chetanedke Bay
United States
West India
Benedicts Club Formed At Capitol Hotel In Houston
The Benedicts social club was organized at the Capitol hotel in Houston last night. It comprises young married men with an initial membership of around thirty, plans for winter entertainments and summer outings were outlined, and J. J. Forks was elected president with a secretary and executive committee appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedicts
Capitol Hotel
Lower
Niahe
Houston
Capital Hotel
J. J. Forks
KL Witingtim
B. TF
Sterling Merer Ft Boiler
Pau Timpeon
Te. J. Parke
Eools Carell
Moettenteimer
Dumile Pr
Local Stage Engagement Delights City Crowd
Last night the local stage hosted The Hussian Sheva at the mati nee pod Streets of New York to a packed house. Baldwin's company drew a large attendance with a strong performance and loyal friends, promising bigger crowds next. Denman Thompson headlines The Old Home tend tonight in a one night only show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pth
Mr. Baldwin
Denman Thompson
Jovan Whitcomb
Violin Virtuoso Prompts City Backing for Tour
A Houston concert drive seeks funds to bring famed Romanian violinist Alexander Veimchotkot to town. A RR committee aims to guarantee at least 74 dollars in ticket sales and must secure 800 dollars in advance to seal the contract while touring across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Tee Enamel U. Od. Cc
Alexander Veimchotkot
Petechnikett
Connerts
Viking 90
Houston
Drainage convention to meet at city hall this morning
The Drainage Convention will convene at 10 o clock at the city hall with delegates from Verono Hayeton and Galveston regions. Houston real estate figures and several local officials attend as drainage legislation papers and practical benefits of thorough drainage are discussed under chair G J Palmer and welcome by Mayor Traehear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verono Organizations
Hayeton
Galveston
Yeatertiny
Houston Rel Estate
Penfield
Williamson
C. Wi
Harral
J. C
Morrow
W. A. Wilton
G. J. Palmer
Mavror Traehear
Sreular Busines
Irrigation meeting draws lawmakers and visitors to the Capitol
Iowa to Chesterville delegates and state figures including Hon J Browne and Hon Waller travel to the Capitol for legislative business. Visitors such as M S Maton judge of Calhoun Jonny and L Mo Frank of New York accompany discussions on revenue and taxation. Colonel Mark Weles of Lumbar teams registers at night en route from Myit-Pid for Lumber Manufacturing inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Chesterville
Colorado
Jonna T. Browne
Waller
M.S. Maton
Calhoun Jonney
L. Mo Frank
Walfer & On
New Yorks
City
TC. MacRymadda
Committee of Revenue and Taxvitim
Fretes
Lesistature
Eh Poule Ty Auatin
Mies
Alice Gatee
Denloin
Charlee B. Hervey
Capito
Miles Gaten
Mieslaaion
Mee Hervey
Mark Weles
Mellanes, Lumbar Company
Teaumont
Wit
Capitol
Lome
Myit- Pid
Lsd Lumber Manutartinens
Ani
Textile Manufacturers Association Note
A brief communication from J J Puntoriza, manager of the Price Contest Hotintol Manur fabrik association, praising or addressing the decimen of manufacturers of Texts with formal sign off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Puntoriza
Tobacco samples sent to U S agriculture chief
A letter from Milton Whitney of the United States Department of Agriculture acknowledges receipt of tobacco samples sent by Colonel W B Slosson for a Texas exhibit. Whitney notes samples are being prepared and promises a creditable showing, with possible charges to be advised later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Slosese
Millan Whitney
United States Department of Agriculture
Whitney
Slosson
Houston
Texvae
Wellngton
Daniry
Milton Whitney
Division
Burned to death in Harrinburg man dies from burns
An aged colored man named Abraham Prior died from burns suffered Sunday morning while attempting to light a stove at Harrinburg. He died shortly after 1 o'clock yesterday morning and was buried at 6 o'clock in Harrinburg.
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Harrinburse
Abraham Prior
Harrinburg
Burns
Minnioe
aToni
Harriaburg
Missing Child Henry Sternberg Sought by Relatives in Houston
Relatives request information about two year old Henry Sternberg who vanished after leaving with Antonia Zorkowsky near San Antonio. Henry has blonde hair and blue eyes. last seen aboard a train. Any details may help reunite him with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sternberg
Henry
Antonia Wiveral Duye
Houston
Kim
San Antonio
Arohlo Zorkowsky
Majo Street
Printer’s Adventures: From Worth to Capetown Disaster
Printer R. J. Kirkpatrick recounts a voyage from Worth to Capetown, sailing aboard the English steamer Farah with mules, then suffering a malignant sore throat and fever after docking at St. Lucia in the British West Indies, leading to a five week hospital stay and incomplete travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
R. J. Kirkpatrick
Texas
St. Lucia
British West Indies
Wort Worth
Capetown
New Orleans
Farah
St. Luci Hrltiah West Indies
Senta 'Ee Marine Hospital
Meyer Firm Clarifies Employee Connection
The Meyer firm states Louie L. Meyer had no relation to the family business beyond prior employment as a salesman before January 12 2000. It lists the firm as Meyer Bros with John H Meyer and Fred S Meyer as the principals and notes an opening for a first‑class window dresser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Ly
Meyer
Louie L. Meyer
Saleeman
Er Iro
John NH
Fred &. Meyer
Logie L. Meyer
Inter-State Building and Loan Assoc shines with 11 percent earnings
In hard times SPORTOK in the athress during the pant Fear, the Inter-State Building and Loan Association of Houston makes a good showing and still takes the lead. It reports last year earnings of 11 percent. The stockholders meeting on the 1th in stant declared a dividend of 19 percept to be credited to the stock in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monty Sportok
Inter-State Building and Loan Association of Houston
Atock
Visitors Seen at Capitol and Hotels Across City
A parade of notable names visits the city, including Iris C. E. Sumpaon of Galveston at the Capitol and J. W. McGleason of Waco at the Lawlor. Others, from W. Wy. Wildy of Treattmont to Terry G. Hyde of New Orleans, are registered or quartered at Capitol, Hutchins, Bristol, or hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Sumpaon
Galvestoy
Capitol
Parker
Devan
Thornton
Austin
Tiriatel
Ro H.robson
Naltag
Goeth
Lawlor
AAV
Thitching
Woc
Ryan
Blkhart
Und
Bristol
Lone
San Antonio
J. T. Holloway
Fi Campo
Sandy Point
D. Oupriest
Thenteville
Ti Munmeon
Angleton
Hutchins
United Stuten
Maruha Dorough
Galveaton
Lewis Jr. Brean
Joho PD. Rawore
Galveston
Howard Peak
Fort Worth
T.C. Nunn
Hrazes County
Queete
Carl FL Drake
John Tulltt
Julify
Texas
Briatal
W. Doreman
Bryan
T. Namer
Wlor
Houston Turnverein Weeknight Socials at Turner Hall
Reports of events in Houston include the Houston Turnverein hosting a weekly bon Pridwy night at Turner Hall and the Woman's Relief Corps arranging a social Friday evening at the residence of Mrs Engle. A theft case sees a defendant bound over on $16 bail. A delegation from Fort Worth attended a convention there by special bid. A Midkire street Methodist revival continues with growing attendance and Wednesday services. A marriage ceremony occurred at a residence on a Friday night. News arrives of the death of Maytivey Spore of Mexia, with burial planned in Mantore. survivor details note a wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Turnverein
Turner Hall
Postal Telesrapl Company
HS Main Street
G. NS. Phelon
Woman's Relief Corps
Engle
Elweian
Lock
Alfred B. Com
Maytivey
Mexia
Ly Spore
Row ‘Spore
Burke
Mantore
Helouwen
Proceedings to Restrain Timber Cutting in Trinity County
Deputy Dorrough served papers in Tyler to the New York and Texas Land Company and others in a suit to recover 554 acres in Trinity county. The case alleges land patented to the International and Great Northern Railway was entered unlawfully and timber cut without consent. The court is asked to enjoin railroad operations and restrain Southern Pine Lumber Company from receiving or cutting timber.
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United States
Dorrough
Jnlia City
New York and Texas Land Company, Ltd
New York
Tyler
Southern, Mine Lumber Company
I. M. Roxette
Houston East and West Texas Railway Company
Trinity County
International and Great Northern Railway Company
Southern Pine Lumber Company
Propeased Tax Bill Draws Houston Manufacturers’ Ire
Letter to the Post from Finnistow Texas criticizes a proposed tax bill. It argues the levy would raise machinery prices, increase bank interest on notes, add 2 percent to school book costs, and strain financing for manufacturers and local builders, risking business closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finnistow
Texas
Houston
Houston Manufaturers' Association
Bet
Houston Real Estate Agent Receives Draft From Topeka Mayor
A Houston real estate agent received a draft from J. Drew mayor of Topeka Kansas. The draft accompanied a note describing the purchase of 848 acres of land in Harris county. The mayor also enclosed a letter indicating plans to present at the Transialevinsippi Congress and to build in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
J. Drew
Topeka
Kan
Harris County
Drew
Cowboy Rangers Drill Invite Leads to Harrisburg Road Meeting
Captain A. Ro Anderson offers April drill for the Cowboy Rangers at the Harrisburg road venue at an o’clock sharp. Members from city and suburbs meet Lieutenant Wood at Preston and Juconin corner at 7:30 to proceed to the Brady place on terrinburg road to meet the Hiprlaburg contingent led by First Lieutenant Bo M. Cogblin.
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Malina Irenitit
Barta Kadevposhia
Jouanan Ackermeon
Prektod
Carolije
Oltiay
C. Ws Bohnle
Wandinetypeet
Melchenay
Lige Comiittor
T. W. Archur
Auance Comimitte
Yrom Mra
Catharine Sullivan
Omer
Frou’ Ed Juimacen
Mra. SM
Phillips
Mra
Pat Gaul
L. A. Freed
Congress Avenua
Chartrad
Main
Aubertog
Halverton
Bo Ee
A. Riesner
Fifth Street
Bbb
Washington Streets
Ee Rowing Company
A. Ro Anderson
Cowboy Rangers
Evenue
Harrisburg Road
Wood
Preston
Juconin
Brady Place
Terrinburg Road
Hiprlaburg
Bo M. Cogblin
Treble Clef Club Concert Impresses at Tirtier Hall
The Ladies Treble Clef Club presents a vivid concert tonight at Tirtier Hall with a fine musical program. Under the direction of Mr Savage the club offers some of the city's best vocal talent and strong choral work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies' Treble Clef Club
Tirtier Hall
Bitte
Harrel Factory to Resume Operations After Three Month Closure
The Houston barrel and cistern factory will resume work tomorrow after a three month shutdown. The company assigned in November and Henry Curtin was appointed receiver. Curtin will take charge of the plant which employs about thirty-five men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Henry Curtin
Curtin
Abont
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Electric Light Board
Soanen
Dickson
Woolford
Board of
Tayparora
Atanghi
Mayer
Tesa
Electric Light
Ner
Jacinto and Commerce
Fred Lack
Nobin
P. Floeck
Aumenemott
Edward Boras
Leare Honeten
Ugil
Montgomery Avenue
Allorney
Mra It
HH. Wiennecke
Sarah Hamilton
Citvens
J. H. Rothwell
Om James Barron
Finance Committee
V. Fansula
Penelope Lingan
Mra Gisahith Gemouth
Fitamen
Apheas
Halley
Markted Wiens Club
Dr. Sanden
Correichreo
F. W. Lansen
Clark St
Chicago, Ill
Orient
Bering-Cortes Hardware Re Ca
Prairie and
Milam
Hadwin-Melville
Baldwin-Melville Company
Pamols
Tevas Tobacco
Horath
Mat Toole
Neevo
Baseball Park
Ball Park
CG. Bilin
Aartartinip
Tawvtor
J.D. Swonn
J. Strole
Cheostyd Te
The
Auten
INI Vetion Proceedings
Post
Dr. Pierce
Mina Garces
Mins Carrie Adama
I West Main St
Dr. Rere
Watehan
Phow
Ty Ai
L. Lechenger
Honest Jeweler
Licen
Pal Pont
Sampson Wood and Coal
Praca
Rory
Auaso Buss
Ana
Ajax
Enor
Ja Honaten
Teenie Geo
Heyer
Mato
Kiesling
Mais and
Peat
Businett
Tremont Hote
SesaGhehie
J. Bedell
Sandee GE Korse
Ee Ea
Uae
Etek
David Harum
Richard
Black Wolf
Go. W. Baldwin
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