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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1901
Page
5
The report states Juan Rocha seeks clemency while Governor Sayers refuses intervention. The article details the governor’s stated reasons against exerting executive mercy and recounts the case surrounding a murder and sentencing. It notes a prior written opinion from a judicial figure urging clemency and debates the moral weight of the punishment.
A garbled report references an injury and recovery, mentioning Vermont and a county scene. The text includes stray proper nouns and distorted phrases, but implies an accident or medical outcome without clear details or dates.
Fragmentary report cites a local move toward incorporation with a proposed city util ity plan. The text references officials and an upcoming election date but lacks clear names, places, and concrete details.
The Beaumont item updates on freight movements toward Indian lands and a July court session in Beaumont. It notes a large shipment of lumber bound for Indian lands and outlines juror panels, ongoing civil cases, and property actions tied to Jefferson County.
Reports describe the killing of farmer Elihu Parsons four miles west of Wellneville with evidence suggesting bludgeoning and robbery. A horse hoof imprint near the scene and a later discovered body fragment point to a staged accident, with deputies interviewing witnesses and tracking possible leads in the nearby communities.
In a July incident near Ardmore, J W Franklin and his wife attempted separation over shared custody when Wheeler allegedly threatened to kill Franklin and take the woman. Franklin drew a pistol but did not fire. Wheeler fired, mortally wounding Franklin, who later died in Ardmore.
Fort Worth Texas July 29 George Miller and William Boyce attorneys for Capital Freehold Land and Investment Company filed appeal papers to state court. Judge Walline approved a supersedeas bond to stay turnover of the property pending further action.
Report notes ongoing mineral prospecting in Sutton County Honora Texas with extensive field activity. Observers mention daily sample collection, value estimates around 40 watts seats for tests, and expectation of obtaining results as digging expands over a wide region.
Sherman residents identify the man found struck on the Houston and Texas Central tracks after a freight train collision. The victim, named Leecerd Pareons, had been employed by the Gulf Colorado and San Safo and was en route to the Red River area. The death is being investigated. authorities in Dallas are notified.
Galveston reports rumor of M L Cline leaving as weather bureau chief with replacement from New Orleans pending. In Corpus Christi and surrounding regions, officials consider farm labor and land grants while public notices detail colonial schemes and government backed projects in Mexico and potential migration impacts.
Readable fragments describe July weather effects on crops in Montague and surrounding Texas counties. Corn prospects vary with moisture and market prices. reports mention corn at 50 to 12 dollars per ton and cotton impacts from rains. Officials reference Montague, Griese, and Williamson counties with notes on general harvest expectations and local crop conditions.
Wred Texas July 2 reports Richard Harrison former attorney general under Governor Hogg shelved as candidate in next election. Melville Jobs Merleland dies. Mrs Mamer, Gronbury resident, passes from heart disease. Rush Odom of Hood County remembered as longtime farmer and master mason. Funeral details list services and survivors.
Dalton Texas July 26 The calley apaiest Be F Carrell did join Kipper segre soldiers brought from El Peo on a change of venur and whonee charged with murder were called in the criming district court this afternoon at 2 oclock The State announced ready in ab sence of material whinedeen The Kip onne Defendane cuncel moved that Taree plea be pleowdl on teal rat and asked for thie in which to reduce their motion Y willing After considerable crowetiving the Kipper with ocedan trial and iy work of emerting a Jury is now in Progress
Boon, superintendent of construction for the Boullwestern Telephone Company, reports progress on the new exchange. The project promises convenience to residents and a large subscription drive to support the venture.
Two farmers Comirana Teane and Frank Leonard along with Niclion Davidem were arrested by federal authorities six miles north of Were amid a Migraliol case. They pleaded guilty in the court and were fined twenty three dollars with costs.
An incoherent fragment references a young white man killed by a train and hints at a court verdict or inquest in Missouri. Details are garbled, but the incident centers on a railroad death with implied legal action and investigation.
General A. P. Wonxeonerafi and two alien residents are noted. Captain McDonald and two Rangers arrived in Nacogdoches in the evening to visit homes at Pallis. The report mentions a subsequent meeting or event later that night.
From the capital city comes a report on tax rolls and charter amendments as campgrounds receive cleanup work. The piece covers state education appointments, scholarships, and routine government notices amid a wave of regulatory actions and local personnel movements.
Jurors heard closing arguments from two attorneys, as District Attorney Fillis wrapped the case against the Cortes murder suspect. Mexicana attendees filled seats and remained orderly while the courtroom remained tense as verdict expectations grew.
A body found in a pasture near Mr T P Gilteaple’s property is identified as a Mexican national. Authorities report involvement with another individual described as an American. investigation continues with initial statements and provisional details.
An advertisement touts Ayer's Hair Vigor as a solution for gray hair, claiming noticeable darkening within a month. The copy targets adults over seventy and mentions a mailing address in Lowell, Maine, for ordering.
A distressed postmistress recounts serious health problems including palpitations and catarrh. She credits Dr Hermin's patent medicines after years of suffering from phrenic gisoa and dyspepsia, noting dramatic improvement and gratitude for relief and renewed strength.
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