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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1900

Page

5

Bloody double murder near Kingsbury Texas shocks town

In July 30 tragedy in a Texas home two men Myron C. Kingsbury and Duncan McLennan were found murdered. A bloody trail led from the rear yard to a gate as investigators seek a third assailant. suspicion falls on Duncan McLennan's father who is jailed after being accused in a dispute at the Kingsbury residence.

Aco Texas Myron C. Kings Ssassin S18 Duncan McLennan

State Capital News Roundup and Incomplete Notices

Fragmented reports from Texas towns note a death by poisoning, a fatal illness, a paralysis case, and a fatal explosion. Mentions include Leod, Monroney Medifleld, George Padyxter, and Theodore Hacken, with references to city offices, legal actions, and local business updates.

Health remedy ad touts Skeleion and Hostetter’s

An old promotional snippet extols health benefits of Skeleion to affect nerves liver and kidneys and promotes Hostetter’s stomach remedy as a widely recommended cure for indigestion. It notes a private revenue stamp on the bottle.

Hostetter

Business Matters and Property For Sale In Greenville Area

The notice lists creditors in a Greenville Texas bankruptcy style filing with many names and amounts from companies such as Schwab Clothing Co and Strouse & Co. It states the assets include the entire dock land and accounts and notes may be sold privately or publicly to satisfy creditors. Also reports a mine sale and new road work near Palestine Texas with improving access. A separate item notes a near fatal accident in Bucholts Texas where Obe Hens was injured by a horse driven carriage and his brother A C Hess suffered a heart attack but survived with treatment.

First Nationalwink Greenville S.A. Wallace TB. Ballon Moore Reo Saunders FL M Newton W._ F. Ballthrop Jesse Wine W. of. Lane Helmer George Beals Reeves Montrose & Pleraon Schwab Clothe En Company St. Louie Seimeheimer & Co Cincinnati Marin Brown Coupany Fort Worth Mayfield Woolen Millk Mayfield Thre, & Co Babinjone Goolbar & G Memphis Strouse & Bro Baltimore Rathechilde& Hro Laotite Keer Rounttree Shoe Company Springfeld Keer & R Pindiree Dry Goods Company Gimble & Son Chicago Herzog & Pro St. Louis Seward Trunk. Company Pitteurs Fabian Manufacturing Company Truisteca Criatitore Bucholts Texas Obe Misa Schiller A. ©. Hess

Three Children Die of Membranous Croup in Shiner TX

Three youngsters in Shiner Texas died last week from membranous croup. Fred Hillmen Charles Tueval and William Law are named as the deceased children and several other town children are sick with the illness, causing community alarm.

Croup Shiner Texas Fred Hillmen Charles Tueval William Law

Lanham Nominated in Fort Worth Democratic Rally

The Fort Worth Democratic convention for the Eighth congressional district nominated Lanham of Darke county to succeed himself. He announced his retirement at end of the current term and outlined the party’s views on imperialism, governance, and the Philippines. A speech by Midge Stevens highlighted concerns about the financial problem and party unity.

Fort Worth Texas Elehth Congressional Diatrict Lanham Darker County Conques Cilinlal Fordi Govermien Philippines Tajpertithen Inchind Pepibilian Patrioticmericane Fl. Cooper Midge c_ F Stevens Tiberty Poe Milmer Bieler

Democratic Assembly Meeting for Tenth Congress in Texas

A report on a July meeting at Eagle Lake where executive chair W. King led the Tenth Congress discussion in Margesy Palen HQ. Delegates from multiple Texas counties joined coalition talks to strengthen the Democratic organization ahead of November elections.

Kole Lake Eagle Lake Texas Restonce Houston Post Jones Fireburd Attientinty Rimon Mataborda Georme Brel Olorector B. FL Wishback Brazoria W. Ginss Gonsslea J. Holunk Lavaca J. Mt. Moore Fori Berd J Wheleve Galveston Wolters Fayette W. RL King Hajran George FF Aurcere Judso J. J. Mansdeld Colonia Winston Fore Bend James PL Bills Joevans O. PR. Botfora Payetts 0. M. Williamarn Port Sead Wharton Rotes Trasorin Prof Thomas

Democratic Nomination Convention in Beaumont Opens

Representatives gathered in Beaumont Texas July 3 for the Thirty eighth district nominating convention. Judge J A Moony was named temporary chairman and Jack Drew secretary as candidates for the female nominator were discussed. The body backed the National Democratic platform and endorsed Joe Bailey for U S Senator.

Meaumont Texas Gberrtct Blues’ Hall Dologies Prax Joe Riviere Liberty Ca Uiy Ty J. A. Moony Trie County Clairsman Jock Drew Canvitiot Sae Ly Nedfonal Wemorratic Kaname City Galt Joe Bailey United States Eenater

Democratic Hold on Texas Aggressively Backed

Nailer Soave and State Committees rally behind Walter Burces for Congress in the Tenth Texas district. Bailey praises Burcess as a strong candidate with party loyalty, urging all party machinery to mobilize for election and to prevent Bryan from gaining a national edge in the Fifty-seventh Congress.

Paonina Georee F. Mutaess Graroos Congreseland Tentherica Buracen Texas Nex Burcess Crimresmyin Bailey Dean Orato Giineens Galveston Hawley Bryan Ty Congresa

First Democratic Convention Held at Waco in Sart Brevham

Waco correspondent notes a second Democratic convention in Waco, claiming the first occurred in 1860 with General Sam Houston and Governor Handels. Governor Lubock’s memoirs recount the 1857 State convention meeting May 4 at the Baptist Church with BRunnela MT Johnston and others running for governor.

Waco Sart Brevham Texas Wao Sam Houston Covernor Handels Lubsock Wacoith Mie Baptist Church Brunnela Boawle Johnston Tarrint George W. Suiltboor Jasper A. M. Laws Wurlington Runnela

Deadlock Expected as Judicial Convention Near

Fort Worth Texas July 30 delegates to the judicial convention to nominate nominees for the court of civil appeals arrive. Two more are expected in the morning. A deadlock appears likely with Judge Slapsent leading the current vote but short of a majority. Walker and Citywell are close behind in the race amid talk of a coalition to block Judge Stephens. Six candidates vie for the post as caucuses convene tonight.

Fort Worth Texas Court of Civil Appeals Judes Jodze Stephens

Tenas Political Notes In Alvin Texas July Update

A fragment notes Judge Harris Masterson of Houston seeking the Republican nomination for Congress in the Tenth District, aiming to succeed Hon. Ro B Hawley. Also mentions a senatorial convention date for the Twelfth District set for August 6, not August 9 as previously published.

Alvin Texas Harris Masterson Houston Ro B Hawley Bryan Texan Post Today

First Lynchings Trial Under Way In Palestine

In Palestine Texas July 10 the Hum dlerien case opened in district court with over 400 summoned. Defendants including Joe and Walter Wilkerson and others faced delays as motions were denied and venue shifted. Judge Lipscomb presided as witnesses and lawyers argued continuances with the trial slated to resume tomorrow morning.

Palestine Texas Humdlerien Lipscomp Whtesata Ibis Cath Stevenson John Humphries Lynehnd Humphries Font Weare Joe Walter Wilkerson W. B. Brook John Gaddis William Johns Sam Hall Wader Grovnehaw W. B. Brooks Brooks Venice Penile Texan Polowlic Tre Capes Stiilwell Raecell Dallas Muse Paulk & Faulk Athens D&s Guy Rein Athetts

Alumni Association Organized for University of Virginia Aims

An alumni group for University of Virginia graduates living in Central Texas organized with John Ho Scare of Wane as president and Hon. Hodrge W. Tyler of Helton as vice president. Officers named a list of members including Williams Baker Jr Rows FB ox Donn Laila Otie IT Jotan Daniel Keller John W. Itm org and several doctors and professors.

James Whitworth J. Hattie WM. Rice Frank It. Rowe

Chalk Talk and Air We Breathe Lecture Draw Crowds

In Woxitachie Tevas on July 1, Revi Stoke of Marepall opened Chalk Talk with Prof. Hornbeak of Trinity University presenting on the Air We Breathe. The day featured educational discussions with useful exercises, and a shower yesterday afternoon cooled the ground as large crowds gathered from town to view the event.

Tevas Revi Stoke Marepall S.¥. Hornbeak Trinity University

Onion growers plan first delivery of crop soon

McKinney and Toyas July 28 onion growers met to bulk their crop for shipment. They expect to deliver fifteen carloads over the next two weeks.

McKinney Toyas

Dallas clerk drowned in court building incident

Tot Bialr assistant clerk of the Saint Louis court drowned today while in Dallas Texas. He was son of G W Maire the court clerk. The report provides few details but notes the fatal incident occurred in Dallas.

Dallas Texan Tot Bialr Stain Court of Civil Appella G. W. Maire

Bodily discovery at Bxalle Lake shocks Hovhaw family

A body was found after entering the water this morning near Bxalle lake. The deceased is identified as Hovhaw, the elder member of the family, and will be buried in the local cemetery.

Bxalle

Weather synopsis from unsteady regional forecast

Fragments describe windy, mixed output with references to Tuesday and Wednesday in a marshy region. Mentions Oklahoma and Todian Yerpitore and tentative trial terms, but details are unclear.

Washington Marshemul Okahoma Todian Oingratly Tiueeday Woodneailly

General Observation at Weather Bureau Stations

A garbled note references weather bureau stations and a meridian time designation. The fragment implies a general observation summary from the Lotted Stites weather bureau or a similar agency with timing notes, but details are obscured.

Lotted Stites Weather Buroay At & Vp. W Voutorany Titl Meridian Tinier

Smallpox cases reported in Galveston and Harris counties

Alvin Texas July 20 two cases of smallpox detected one in Galveston county and one in Harris county about five miles east of Alvin both patients are white health officers notified in both counties.

Alvin Texas Galveston Harris Counties

Crop Prospects in Texas Suffering After Severe Thunderstorms

Weather reports from Wharton Hays and surrounding counties in Texas note heavy rainfall from northern storms, with inches of rain causing crop damage and late planting risks. Widespread slow cotton growth and poor yield potential are reported, with farmers planning for pest control and anticipated market impacts.

Wharton Wharton Gouty Texas Quaiy Marcos Hays County San Murrow Kronuum Weelington County Jon Poiwon Novieois Critics Toute Texon Pradecen Ora Eleeroym Wiarne Rovertety County Nexus Youkum Lie Witt Toaxs Eetivad Rulus Toy Thomaston de With Beeville Doe County Ceorn Tian Bee Roe County

Local Accident Leaves Farmer Injured in Goldthyaltts

In Goldthyaltts Texas on a Saturday evening a wagon mishap injured farmer Wes Honoon while his team of mules pulled the wagon. He was found with serious wounds and is recovering under precarious bonds, with friends hopeful for improvement.

Goldthyaltts Texas Henest Striciland Tae Wes Honoon Witt Fels If

Murder charges spark chase of armed suspect in Texas

In Texas on July 30 a man identified as Geir Bulegera was shot dead at night in Hockerésh after a heavy shooting spree. A Waspoate Character who intervened survived. Six officers pursued the suspect but he escaped, prompting a manhunt.

Wreathertom Texas Mre Geir Hockerésh

Corainava Inland Fireman Seeks Administration After Debts

Daniel Liurke of Oviean New York fireman died at his boarding house with no will. He left an estate valued around 100 dollars with two adjacent lots in Cortland county. Two heirs petition for letters of administration to settle debts and distribute the assets.

Coraivana Damiel Liurke Oviean N.Y Cortitaig Purle

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