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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1901
Page
7
Voters in Houston face a three separate property tax bond measures tied to oil industry interests. Ballots list distinct bond questions with polling locations, dates and inspection terms. turnout and financing details are outlined by presiding officers.
A blaze caused by kerosene in Linnover led to multiple injuries and evacuations. Fire crews battled flames at a village plant area as residents reported hearing loud explosions. One daughter of a local resident was severely burned, with neighborly efforts noted during the emergency.
Tucker Company stage show at the auditorium drew a cordial audience but mixed reviews. Performances featured a Berlin style act and a dramatic pity scene with verbose interludes, while some elements fell flat amid backstage chatter and audience restlessness.
An advertisement touts a product said to purify blood to cure skin diseases like pimples and blotches. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Shabe of Saint Louis Missouri about a daughter’s improvement after using the remedy, claiming complete and lasting results.
A detailed critique describes performances by Mrs Tucker and her entourage in Houston theater. It praises the lead talent, the silhouetted Carmen like gowns, and the actor portraying Warner as a standout. The review notes a clever Cinders portrayal and a strong singing ensemble with a young contralto. It anticipates favorable audience reception for the engagement.
Drouth ends as recent rain falls across the city with temperatures easing. County Superintendent James notes 9 inches of rainfall in the region and reports benefits to corn planting and soil moisture. Weather observer McNair confirms general precipitation and records maximums of 74 and a low around 42 degrees.
George Kendall of Beatrooh shows a walking stick with a cadar ivory and gold shaft claimed to honor historic events. The handle is ivory, the gold band features a scene linked to Santa Anta and San Jacinto, with artifacts said to include a caphiel fragment and pockets from old eras.
The funeral for Mrs Fredericka Brenner was held yesterday morning at the family residence in Poeton YMC. The service was conducted by Rev This poster cot Shears calmed. Interment followed at Magnolia cemetery. The family recently moved to Heeston from Ariahnei and many relatives attended.
Complaint alleges The Post misnamed Daley Hartwell as wolored in a Sunday mortars report. The blame reportedly shifts to the health office with Chief Clerk Bowen resisting acceptance of fault while The Post defends its weekly publishing duties.
Mo a Green Jr of this city and J ds Spiller of Jackatero Texas head to Monteagle Tennessee for the Southern Interstate Oratorical contest Green earned the state medal in April earning a chance to represent the state. Spiller placed high in the state contest and attends the event. Remains of Robert E Maher will arrive tonight in Pecos after a tourist sleeper death on the Dallas to California trip. Funeral arrangements and burial details will be announced.
A revival meeting will begin at Brunner Methodist Ephnopal Church on Thursday evening the 23rd. Heven Husa Wvertok Green Woelin and Treweh Vishers are respectfully invited to attend. A fine male audience is expected and a great feast will follow.
A cablegram from Ambassador Choate in London seeks information on the death of Montague Mackenzie of Houston. Meus. Ion Mayor Woolford contacted widow Mrs Mackenzie and sent a return message. The young man, aged 25, had been receiving a princely allowance from his mother. Mrs Mackenzie is distraught over the loss of her son and is preparing to return to her late husband’s residence.
An inquest was held into the sudden death of five year old Hivin Brown McGinnin, son of Meloni Merv, RKdy MecGinde, and Kathneuts from the parents described the child’s routines. The inquiry focused on the circumstances surrounding his demise at their home near Pekauy effects, with testimony indicating the child refused food and then drank before falling ill and dying. The report notes confusion and fragmented testimony from the mother and others involved.
Miss Kate Martin plunged from a second story balcony to a brick sidewalk but escaped serious injury. The event occurred near Travis and Walker as she was leaving Berea store. Bystanders and a passerby aided her, and she survived with minor injuries, a notably lucky outcome given the fall.
A damaged excerpt discusses a classroom scene where students recite a lesson with focus and care. Mentions a 1901 memoirs context and the importance of preparing for future work, highlighting dedication in teaching and learning.
In a Whe Pose letter, Crewe is connected to a Washington printing office, with Mrs Stephenson and Mr Getty linked to The Post. The report notes moves to Fort Worth work on the Mall Telegram, Abr. Atepheanon 6 in the hospital after surgery for op pepdleitix, leaving Mr Crowe as the sole remaining staffer from Houston.
Mary Anderson transfers to W B Elarria Jy dyneton for Mire Locy F Dirill part of Hollingsworth survey in late 16 17 area fronting Washington Avenue and Oakath. The deal notes an implied value of about 10 000 dollars and mentions an evate additions listed in the deed.
Fragmentary report from Avetin dated July 22 notes Humphries freed on bond after involvement in a clash with John Greenlew at a Saturday event. The piece mentions attempts to transport Humphries to Athens and references a telephone line in a broader, unclear dispute.
Mrs. Caves, wife of B H Caves, died suddenly yesterday evening in Torror Texas and was buried in a local cemetery. The event occurred shortly before Jost and was noted in the community letters.
Dalton Texas July 22 four company A Twenty Eighth Infantry soldiers W J Davia John Kipper Leroy Heberte and weight Carroll faced trial in Dallas district criminal court after request for continuance was denied Judge Clint overruled delay and a jury was chosen. The accused seek a change of venue due to prior decisions and a cha rge of attempted escape hindered by earlier court actions. Several soldiers were wounded in the incident and the case centers on alleged hunting and violent acts in El Paso county with possible ties to Fort Worth or Waco authorities.
An OCR chunk lists a jumble of factories and mills across Tennessee Texas Arkansas Alabama and other places. It mentions furniture factors in Fort Silt Angle and various plant sites with scattered production notes and locations.
The Green County sheriff's department reports a missing or stolen livestock incident near Vongdiow Texas dated July 22. A mare mule and other livestock are described with specific markings and heights. a liberal reward is offered for return to A. T. Anderson, sheriff.
A partial report from Gonzales covers local industry with the brick and tile kiln at work and a cot ton mill building nearing completion. It notes officials Jones and others traveling to Allen to organize war efforts and mentions fuel oil and timber usage in the mill project.
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