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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1901
Page
7
Eyewitness accounts describe a deadly shootout on a train near Crosby with Conductor Stewart and Brakeman H Stewart defending the crew. Passengers and the assailants were killed as the train stalled and investigators detain suspects for further inquiry.
The body of Robert P Toole was brought to Dallas by special train at 6 o clock yesterday afternoon for interment. Floral tributes and testimonials from colleagues accompanied the remains, with messages of condolence from Walter B Whitten and others noting Toole as a gifted and generous journalist.
Fragmentary note references a claimed medical breakthrough titled Golden Discovery. It mentions digestion, medicine for women, and a claim that drinking ice water aids health, with elusive phrases about health, longevity, and disease cure.
A reader details long term pain from frost and unsuccessful remedies until trying a medicine advertised in a periodical. The account mentions doctors, sleep loss, cramps, and eventual improvement after taking a remedy described as a popular patent medicine. The piece includes a call to request the product sample by mail with a penny stamp.
G A Mistrer announces he will donate a portion of his gross sales next week to Houston charities. The Faith Home Bagland Orphan Hope and Crittenton Rescue Home are named as beneficiaries with daily committee chairmen coordinating events at local hotels.
Passenger trips to Sylvan Beach outlined with train times from Central depot and La Porte. Evening and Friday runs listed with departures around 10:30 and 6:00 PM, returning late.
Report on Transmississippi Commercial congress delegates from Fort Worth and Texas cities after Cripple Creek gathering. Observers note hospitality, discuss resolutions, river and harbor issues, and efforts to push northern ports and western interests in upcoming sessions.
Voters will decide on three bonds totaling 240000 for city street paving in Hanson, 90000 for sewer improvements, and 360000 for power line and street work in Meeton. Polls open 4 PM to 6 PM at ward polling places with voters at their sections.
Dying statement from Mary Gaston yesterday afternoon notes the whisky fixed her. Justice Walter Malsch presided at inquest with four calls during the day to officiate, addressing the line of questions at the proceeding.
A long list of guests and arrivals at the Logan and Lawlor hotels includes Mr. C. W. Disher of Bengimony, Mrs. H. Melasky of El Paso, J. Oliver of Dallas, B. Veuls of Marlin, Mr. Wallace Monnene of Bt Towlete, Colonel Polk of Beaumont, Mr. W. D. Walter of Virginia, Miss Fron Sharpe of New Orleans, Miss Kate Sienhens visiting from New Orleans, and other travelers from Galveston, Sherman, Victoria, and Dallas as they stay or register at the Hutchins, Lawlor, or Bristol venues. The report notes notable professionals, politicians, and residents among the hotel company.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention hosiery pricing with references to Ladies' Hose and a small amount of numbers. The legible phrases suggest an advertising item from a past issue describing stocking costs. No clear event or person names are present.
A garbled OCR summary mentions Deled and Homaun AITO and a Meet attended by Mr. John Ts Smart and others. It references a Hororthy event with the Daprese at Ben Anmouihn and Veanew, plus a Feewe Yaw detail. The paragraph also notes involvement of Mr. Baowrtia and Tessa in an undefined operation.
Local society notes report Cumberland Presbyterian and Central Christian church events, dances, and prayer gatherings planned for the second week in September. Attendees include A. Westine, Mrs MU Hotles, Lelia Parker, and youth groups. a Baptist Young People session and a Metropolitan tour were also announced.
A garbled diary fragment records daily events and a gift item from a New York address. The readable text mentions a giveaway action and a cost note, with uncertain names and details about a baby.
Fragmentary text mentions a pianola player, possibly a local music item. No clear names, dates, places, or organizations readable to specify a full news item.
An advertisement touts an electric belt claimed to strengthen and revitalize weak men and women. It emphasizes painless cure through electricity applied to the nerves, brain, spine, and body, promising heightened vitality and overall health.
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