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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1901
Page
7
The Cortes murder trial proceeds as witnesses recount events at Mericia’s house and crowds. testimony includes shots fired and questions about intent. Prosecution and defense stress uncertainties, with jurors and local figures watching closely as days pass.
The Orange lumber market reports little improvement in price and demand despite recent rains. Dealers note cautious orders from retailers while mills push for higher shipments as wholesale yards resume buying. farmers warn of steady markets with firm prices for upper grades and ongoing heavy transportation costs.
The Waxahachie Chautauqua crowds increase with large delegations and about 100 families camping on the grounds. Rev W C Ruel spoke on church duty in training young men for eldership and Prof Parker of Hilles lectured on university topics. Dr Alexander Hogg delivered a notable address on American civilization allies.
Reports from Wao Texas July 27 indicate Philadelphia authorities plan a Texas tour for the Liberty Bell. Officials discuss transporting the bell via Charleston to meet Governor Sayers, with stops in Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and other cities before exiting to New Orleans. Citizens express excitement at seeing the historic symbol.
Belton Texas July 27. Several local residents and visitors are noted including Mike Emma Poeot of Beil and Miss Littl of Houston visiting with relatives. Guests include Miss Lockert after a judgment in US court, and families traveling to Buffalo and Take OUN Withaqua for the season. Mrs Miller and party head to Mexico City, while Mrs Jamison of Brenham visits her daughter in Colorado.
In Granger Texas on July 2 Mr A T A Tate of Marble Falls closed a deal with Mr Turner for 4000 bushels of corn at high price. Tate will bring hogs to fatten for market. Turner owns 180 acres of corn and expects 30 to 33 bushels per acre. He also has 160 acres in oats and wheat yielding well. Farmers report strong demand and rising prices across crops this summer.
Fort Worth report quotes Representative FL POU of Benton County urging rapid redistricting to meet a thirty day goal. He argues the legislature should redraw the state geographically by population and not safeguard individual interests. He says the Chinorsats party should not gamble on carriage of any district and stresses lawmakers' duty to the people.
An ad hoc accident in Cameron Texas yesterday left Alice Osborn dead after being struck by a southbound Santa Fe train near Little River Bridge. The report notes she had won a track event in multiple places, but the exact circumstances remain unclear due to garbled OCR text.
Brenham Teas July 27 Personal and Local Notes report a funeral for Frank A. Eldridge at the Eldridge homestead on Main and Belmore, with a procession to Prairie Lea. The district Sunday school convention will meet at St John African Methodist Episcopal church August 21 with plans for games and entertainment. Community notes include a shooting incident with injuries, county crop reports, candy pulling at Watson's Natatorium, and local visits and travel mentions across Brenham and nearby areas.
In Caldwell Texas July locals share a jumbled update with mentions of Freenk Windhansee guest of Mrs Windbageen, Pearl Parke returning to Bastrop, and Thomas Kraktebar Jr with Freen Bierks. The text also notes Womack visiting Uncle farm, and a German connection with Mrs. Wite ood Mls.
Reading notes describe red tides in Corpus Christi Bay and a new Ink Mah species observed near the coast. A train connection change on July 28 improves through service to Mexico at Lavoie. Protracted meeting at St Matthew Baptist Church is led by Rev. Abper Cohmeriy of Houston. Gasallen park plans a Will game series featuring local talent.
Bay City reports outline of the new Canal Company plans with investors Holt, Rygelor, Erwit and Bod. The project aims to build a major water works plant east of town, with construction to begin this fall and a large portion of the town to be connected by the canal route.
Journal notes a town slowly recovering from a recent fire with new buildings in progress and a stock of goods arriving at Mr Clark's store. It mentions an air company expected to meet demand, a courthouse decker schedule, and judge Huewer's popular recovery. District Attorney Metta travels home and will return to Canton for Monday court.
A Confederate reunion near Patrick Lake attracted a large crowd with old friends reuniting. W L Holt of Rogers Prairie gave a welcome address, Colonel Woeth of Medina delivered a response, and the Jewett Dramatic Club performed a thrilling piece. Plans include further speeches and the Looms Dramatic Club presenting The Cohan Bar with music by the Midway String Band.
Parish events in Gonzales Texas draw good turnout as church members attend services and baptisms at nearby chapels. Community members, led by local ministers, participate in varied faith activities amid ongoing gatherings and mutual support.
Fragmented text describes a patient’s claim of recovery after quitting coffee and using Postum. The narrator notes sleep improvement and reduced tremors, asserting past coffee consumption caused paralysis-like symptoms and that Postum restored health.
Letters quote William Sumpter and others praising Peruna for kidney and bladder trouble and general health after arthritis and nerve strain. They credit repeated bottles with restored strength and energy. Readers are urged to write Dr. Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium Ohio for guidance.
Austin notes list of new corporate filings including Texarkana Steel & Iron Works, River Grove Company Paris with 000,000 capital, and Helvetia Photo Supply Houston amending its charter. Also reports on a July 27 wedding, a fatal street accident, and visits by officials in the capital city.
Dent Wark merchant Wayne Lab Work recommends Hombrolaly's Pale Balm as the best liniment for strains. It provided quick relief from a severe jameneina in the side after a winter train reculling incident and was praised for its care. Sold by all Dressita.
The verdict acquitted Lee I. Roberta a private in Company A Twenty First Regular Infantry after a week of trial on charges connected with the El Paso prison attack on February 27 1900 reporting policeman and bystander deaths and injuries.
In Trier Texas on July 25 the commissioners court ordered a prohibition vote for Justice Precinct No. 2. The measure, described as the largest in the area, invites community participation ahead of the August 6 ballot.
Fragmentary report suggests hopes rise for a rich ore find near Hockhart Texas with ongoing drilling at depth around 180 feet. Mention of Allen gold cine and water inflow appears, while officials urge continued testing and monitoring of the prospect.
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