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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1901
Page
5
A highly garbled OCR fragment references Pell Maryland and a tense situation. The readable bits mention hints of a missing person or search context but no clear names, dates, or locations beyond Pell Maryland. The item appears as broken text with no verifiable events.
The article notes the morning start of the state encampment with General Sones issuing orders naming the board members. Key arrivals include W. A. Childress of Houston and Major Hare among officers stationed at Camp Mabry, with detailed daily routines and inspections planned for the camp and guard units.
Brenham Texas unit ordered to report to Camp Mabry Friday morning by adjutant general. Captain Schultz absent, meeting called for Brenham company officers and men to prepare for mobilization and transport. Galveston Rifles to march in formation for state encampment with a $120 contribution aiding uniforms and comfort items.
In Navasota Texas on July 148 a group of officers gathered to prepare for the State Volunteer Guard encampment. Captain Charles J Wirk quartermaster second regiment of infantry and Shiels Norwood quartermaster sergeant plan to join Captain Wo Norwood attached to brigade quartermaster staff. Lieutenant Hood Romie of Forden Boone’s staff will depart for Austin to ready for the encampment. Other officers are expected to travel to Austin during the encampment.
Necophobhes Texas July 17 The Stone Fort Rifles have disbanded. The officers and men have been honorably discharged. W. reson, one of the officers, kept the company’s private property within the power to retain the corps. After taking the value of the company he requested General Seis ry Mab to disband. Arms and equipment have been left here to organize another company after the encampment.
The Calvert Light Guards led by Captain L. and Casimer departed Calvert in the afternoon aboard the International and Great Northern line to Austin for the State Encampment. Quartermaster Sergeant Forest Moore remains with Hope at Gatesville to secure ration shares from the company department.
Luling Texas July 18 the Lipstemp Rifles thirty two strong left this morning over the Apapsas Pass to attend far Sty ehcampment at Avatin with Lieutenant Kroes Walker in charge. The unit has worn bright new uniforms and aims to present a neat appearance at the encampment.
Brigadier General A. B. Wesencraft of the Texas Volunteer Guard leads the Dallas contingent to the state encampment at AUN via The Trelevant. The Dallas Artillery and the Signal Corps plan departure tomorrow for duty.
Mexia Texas July 18 The Mexia Minute Men departed today for the state encampment in Austin. Officers include Captain Howat First Sergeant Kael and Quartermaster Sergeant Kameler with positions for Jack Wratt Marcus McDonald Ike Kameler and others listed in the company.
Greenville Texas July 18 The Greenville Rifles commanded by Captain and J McFarland will travel to Austin on Friday for the state encampment of the Volunteer Guard. The company has been in military service for a short period.
Waxahachie Texas July 18 The Doulap Wifes forty strong and the T BR Anderson Crumpeto will leave tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock for Austin to attend the State encampment.
The Third Regiment Band from Flrran Texas left this afternoon for Austin to attend the encampment. The boys are in fine shape and expect to capture one of the prizes.
A cryptic pasty complexion remark notes Pure blood e Completion and Groove's Taste ascribed to Eulu Teale. The garbled line points to a singular name amid unclear context and events. Further text needed to clarify who or what is being described and where.
In Galveston Texas on July 1 1 25 the potato market shows a sharp price drop from 1 75 2 per bushel to 1 25 as California imports arrive. Analysts foresee continued volatility due to a short North American crop and rising overall supply. Local activity reports include weather bureau warnings and community notes about Confederate memorial events and local entertainment plans.
A charter is sought for the Bay City Rice Mill, with 350000 capital, by Crowley’s Marks and W J Goode of Kansas City. They plan a 400 by 64 foot warehouse near the depot and a complete mill to follow, aiming to supply Victors and attract merchants with a strong cash market in Day City. Officials from Crowley and Galveston associates will participate in early construction.
Mayor Johnson’s Tax Board probes the street railway company Koowhap the Little Consolidated over valuation. Board members push for a tax on a valuation of 1,000,000 with potential court appeals and franchise dispute looming.
Ex congressman Handy, a close friend of William Jennings Bryan, says Bryan believes it would be expedient to avoid a third nomination. He notes Bryan’s view that the Democratic party should not push a third run. The Delaware statement reflects intra party debates during the Kansas City platform period.
The Texas Postmasters convened in Galveston with members noting good spirits despite bad weather. Resolutions praised the group and attendance varied as papers and talks highlighted rural delivery and postal service funding while officers were elected for the next session.
A fatal shooting occurred near Franklin with limited details available. Authorities have not confirmed a motive or suspect, and the incident prompted an investigation by local law enforcement.
Urges buyers to demand genuine Cascarets labeled C C C. Warns against substitutes and bulk sales. Calls substitutor a cheat and a fraud with a final price of 0c.
Ocean shipping notices list arrivals and departures with ships such as Ker Weet from New York and Port Vade Las Arriveds from various ports. Other vessels include Palluiclan from Africa and Ama from New York along with several destined calls at Newport News and Peoria Coreg Cley.
Richmond Texas July 1 The plan seeks to build a large rice canal from the bend in the river west of Point Palle to the end of Big Creek to supply water for crops and land irrigation The project aims to cultivate several thousand acres for export The report notes Texas export of hemp and wheat market conditions and other commodity updates from Fort Worth and Port Worth Texan periods with brief notes on death and a local incident
A garbled OCR fragment mentions health, a person named Irby, and an address at 02 Main street. Details are unreadable, leaving only scattered phrases about stomach and bowels and a medical reference.
Ban Antonio, Texas on July 1 hosts the Bhar den Hines the Alamo Rifles and the Zouave Guards as they prepare for an upcoming shoamprent event with expected participation from multiple units.
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