Court reports show railroads assessed for city taxes
The county board of equalization fixed assessments for several rail lines entering Houston. Highlights include Galveston Houston and Henderson at 222-100 miles valued at 7300 per mile, and Texas and New Orleans Tollway at multiple townsite blocks. Other items list estate matters in probate and guardianship applications.
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Ashe
H W. Gowdy
Houston Eluctrie Company
Texas
Galveston
Harrisburg
San Antonio
Heston Enatne Wear Tezna Railroad
Texas and
New Orleans
Editorial Tone and Local Decay Stirs Houston Readers
To the Editor of The Post. Houston Texas July 24 The editorials on local letters and Rev Riley's sermon provoke calls for change in Houston. The writer attacks perceived insults to virtue, laments declines in morals, and urges action to curb disorder in the town amid references to hangman imagery and a reported incident about deceased sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Houston
Texas
Riley
Qady
Ike
Housfol
Leeson
Interin
Sapenten Sillers
Johanna Foegely Seeks Help After Prolonged Illness
South Bend resident Johanna Foegely suffered over three years from kidney and liver issues. She tried Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy advertised as a universal cure, but the ad presents a medical claim, offering a trial bottle and stating it is sold by the Canadian company for one dollar a nine bottle sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Johanna Foegely
South Bend
Snn
David Kennedy
Avid Met C Cr. Uedy Corporation
Endout
Dr cennerds Worm Bsrup study note
A fragment from a historical page mentions a term worm related term study, with unclear spelling and mixed letters. The readable bits hint at a scientific or medical context but offer no complete facts or names.
Indigestion remedies advertised by E. O. DeWirr firm
An advertisement touts Kodol as a digestant that aids digestion without stomach effort and promises 8000 health restoration, claiming it cures indigestion with a starchy tonic. It also promotes DeWirr's Life Risers for constipation and lists A. E. Kiesling at 502 Main St corner Prairie Ave as a contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWirr & Co
Ohieaga
DeWirr
A. E. Kiesling
Main St
Corner Prairie Ave
Public Opinion Letter on Local Morals and Business
A letter from Mrs. D. Grevn urges moral reform and protective measures in California port area. She argues against establishment of immoral businesses near residences, calls for enforcement to protect property values, and urges the Post to uphold firm civic standards in defense of taxpayers and voters.
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California
Tre
Llfe
Pete
Bax
Monston
Venusburg
Pubtile Opinion
D. Grevn
Workers Clash at Southern Pacific Shops Over New Hirees
Report from the yards indicates friction as 75 new outside workers replace longtime staff at the Southern Pacific shops. Old hands resent the arrivals while detectives guard the newcomers. Production continues with engines and repairs on a busy timetable as layover housing becomes an issue.
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Kome
Otikers
Ublon
Reggie Wien
Newbe
Ferlil
Posal Bie
Hitth
Maby
Bern
Glass Factory No 2 Could Move to City
Prospects are excellent for securing a large plant here with plans to operate a new window glass and related products factory. The Houston project would be backed by East Coast capital and use a different line from existing local operations. A company member will visit Houston to finalize details amid strong demand and ample territory for development.
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Pubhc
Houston
Burnoes League
Irom
Uaying
Ind.cat
Visi
Jon
Manufacturon
Enthusiastic Visitor Forecasts Rice Palace Prospects
A San Antonio visitor wrote from Dallas praising plans tied to the Rice Exposition and the new organization linking Houston and Dallas. He notes efforts to improve streets and paving, with support from local civic leaders and business figures for a forthcoming large state fair and international trident of state events.
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Maruea
San Antonio
Inez
San Antonia
Rome
Klee Pajnee
Baridare
George Brown
Michael Tengu
TW. Cortes
Bentionen
Elmo
Dallas
Heliling International
Houston
Hick Theall
Council Night Report Outlines City Protection Plan
A brief council briefing outlines a plan to protect the city including measures to curb rent issues and expedite probate extensions. The report signals a push for expedited relief and regulatory steps to stabilize housing and succession matters.
New Street Cleaning Device Demonstrated for Litter Removal
Street Commissioner Matt Drennan observed a new street cleaning machine designed to remove litter from asphalt. The device features a double flanged scraper and revolving steel brushes to lift debris, with a handle lift to eject accumulated waste into a receptacle. The machine shows promise as a useful pavement cleaning vehicle despite weight and wheel variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Drennan
Sanitary Inspection Matters at City Hall Conference
A mayoral meeting in the mayor's office yesterday brought together the three committee, City Health Officer Brumby and Cy Scavenger Kennedy to discuss a city sanitary inspection problem. The dialogue noted lapses by the department and the need for full-time attention to the issue and follow up on outstanding inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twree Committee
Brumby
Kennedy
Jonz
Dee Dattuiot
Kane Misy
Foree
Inspectre
THE FRANCHISE QUESTION DISCUSSED BY CITY ATTORNEY
Draft ordinance for franchise settlement with Hodate Electric discussed by the ordinance committee and Attorney Stipe. Proposals and substitutes considered as Attorney Stone joins the meeting. Meeting scheduled for this afternoon at 2 to review the proposed ordinance text.
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Hodate Electric Company
Allerman Watkins
Stone
Wits
New Health Offices In City Building Project
The new offices for the Brumler department are set in the city hall. Plumbing and telephotos installations progress, aimed for August occupancy. The setup promises convenient access for the public and orderly access to services.
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Pr. Brumler's
Blackamiths and Carriage Workers Form Union Charter
The Blackamiths and Carriagemakers union received a charter Wednesday for the Headquarters of the set in Cleveland Hilo and will meet to organize. Members include blacksmiths wood workers trimmers and painters in Calon Taber hall with about 80 stock.
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Unlon
Nole
Cleveland
Hilo
Calon Taber Hall
Fort Charter
Didmnbers
Wolf Cuts Rates on Railroad Ticketers Meantime
A terse update notes rate cuts on railroad tickers affecting L Walt Mata and Peters Peccene with references to org phones and G4 in a brief industry notice.
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Wolf
L. Walt
Mata Ophone
Org
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Henke & Pillot
Houston, Texas
Heath
Michigan
N. Randolph & Sons
Preston and Fannin ST
Glyson
Fou
Nena
Houston Gas Light Co
Drew & Co
Franklin Avenue
Bethe
Eaglee
Dasey
Henke
Jake Schware, Mer
Ada Arnoldson
Kinsener
Costley Bros
The
Holslingaworth Thins
Chick’s Orpheum Co
Texas Ave
Drs
Addres
Betts & Betts and Dyar
St. Charles St
Drs. Thornton & Thornton
Moore-Harmett Huilding
Braay’s Brick Works
Steens Ware
I &. Wiltoms
M’g's
Tex
Golden Gate Advertising CO
San Francisco
Cal
L. Lechenger
Main Street
H. House
Travis Street
Olman’s
Wilson Bros
Congress Ave
Court House
Erformerls
Ark
Cowes
J. C. Grpbreart Co
Trillas
Businga
J. T. Glaze
Datalogue
Necco & Eisemann
Heisig
Geo. W. Childs
Sauter
Delicatenaem
Preston Invesue
Kinane City
Phene
G. F. Sauter
Delicatessen
Treston Ave
Wurtzburger
Eleventh District Court
Eleventh District Civil Court
B. F
H. Gewdyve
Houkten Electing Company
A. EL de Lipesey
B. Agnes de Lipesey
Libble
R. H. Baldwin
Brown
Fred A. Rice
David Rice
Andrews
Fannie A
M. Cotton
Rosetta Laws
Thommen
Syfao
AL oKinney
Jets
Honaton Heights
Blackwell
George L. Pike
Aeres Walker
Fraser
George
Price
Neren Walker
Pinker Shelton
Jullin Henrs
South
Caume
South Alde
Bufffalo Baron
Sevewees
Clade
D. Trosch
God U
Proneh
South Aide Buffalo Pafou
Tugele
Jackson
Hadley Streets
J. Wentvolmee
Franklin Avenur
Hushon
McMillan
August Baumlack
Suetec Pott
Heyer
Jome
Atule
Peter Paya
Toog-Iort Prairie
F. H. Stewart
San Jacinto St
Southern Pacific
Bryan
Bernard Brown
Houston Rice Milling Company
Greenber 405
Travis
Mallory
Callen
Adéren M
Raphael
J. B. Denison
Fies E
IOC
Glass Factory No
K. Kilns
Southern Sp
Morphin
Thorolt
DR. Purdy
Bing
Heuieil
Lone
Cypress Caster
Paul Konee
Beker Street
Mammoth Tailor
B. Zi
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