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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1901
Page
6
Reports describe heavy wind and hail in Ried River County wrecking numerous houses and destroying crops. Early accounts say corn oats melons and garden crops suffered heavy damage while livestock including chickens and turkeys may have been affected. Farmers fear planting and seed losses will hinder the growing season with widespread agricultural disruption observed across the area.
Fragmentary text describes a Cherokee County scene with references to May 31, a hall, Captain J. FioRealt, J. BOMayo, and a notable event involving cotton and pop production. The torn lines mention a hall, a tree, and a upright pole, with scattered names and vague actions across a single century-old style report.
Destruction near Mindan Texas follows a brief, intense weather event reported yesterday evening between six and seven o clock. The storm lasted about an hour washing over crops and wildlife causing significant damage.
Reports from Abilene Texas describe extreme agricultural losses after a heavy hall and rain Wednesday night. Widespread damage includes destroyed crops near Cedar Creek, with cattle losses and harm to pasture areas. local residents and authorities assess the impact and begin cataloging damage.
The passage describes springtime anemia as fatigue and weak nerves. It notes doctors diagnose anemia and that many physicians prescribe Ayer's Sarsaparilla, claiming it has no equal for improving blood health.
The new Carnegie Library in Atlanta Georgia is nearly finished. Officials claim it will be a landmark building with a marble façade and grand interior. Andrew Carnegie funded 1950000 toward the structure and 20000 for fittings, while the Young Men's Library Association and city government supplied maintenance funds. The library aims to house THOUS volumes for the Atlanta Journal staff and public use.
Galveston notes show a weekly mortuary report and a school census that reflects a better showing than expected. The June 1 report lists events from the chamber of commerce and local meetings, with comments on wheat export growth and civic planning for entertainment.
A proposed electric railway would run at about 60 miles per hour and later reach 100 miles an hour between Liverpool and Manchester. The plan includes connecting routes to the north and west with safety measures and rapid service, aiming to transform the British railway system.
The readable text shows scattered phrases about drowned minds and damaged cars with mentions of names like Libis Petits Pert Preny and Tris thw Lindam. No clear event, date, or location is established, making interpretation uncertain.
A violent disaster caused heavy casualties and widespread destruction across Halmville. Streets were littered with debris as homes and vehicles were wrecked. Police and emergency crews reported multiple fatalities and critical injuries amid fallen power lines and collapsed structures. Local officials urged caution and organized search-and-rescue efforts.
A May event in Annona Texas reports wind and hail destroying several houses and crops. Structures tied to residents Charles Cooper Austin, A Davis, and JT A Diebnen were damaged, with a church and school building also affected as debris and drift harmed areas two and a half feet deep.
A strong May 31 storm in Eastland County near Canhon Texas toppled crops and damaged buildings. Fields of corn wheat and cotton were ruined sowing plans disrupted with stock losses reported. farmers expect replanting cotton on affected ground.
Fragmentary OCR describes a confrontation with police and a crowd, a firearm drawn, and a tense scene at a temple. Names and places are garbled, but the event centers on an arrest attempt unfolding amid confusion.
Fragmentary text references Catton Carn beaten and a race or event with unclear details. Names such as Teday May A1-One appear garbled. no concrete dates places or outcomes can be confirmed from the legible portions.
A severe hailstorm struck last night causing extensive damage to cotton and corn fields. Large hail destroyed shingles, uprooted roots, and left trees splintered while casualties among crops mounted and fields lay littered.
Fragmentary text mentions planning adjustments and a storm, with references to ground conditions and an event at a hall. No clear names, dates, places, or outcomes are readable. The readable parts suggest changes and weather impact but lack concrete facts.
Reports from Conasles and Bryan on June 1 detail farmers and merchants uniting to combat the boll weevil. Messages urge adoption of spraying and arsenate methods while noting ongoing outreach in various Texas towns and counties to mobilize a coordinated control effort.
A distorted OCR passage mentions a bank and various entities in unclear context. Readable elements include reference to a bank, a date line, and scattered names, but most details are illegible, yielding a partially garbled public notice without a clear action or deadline.
A scrambled report lists a university commencement week with addresses in Austin and Fort Worth. It notes a banquet, a commencement dig at 10 80 and 9 iy times, and railroads offering round trip tickets with discounts over certain distances.
Washington yesterday announced Trem Die will pave free mall Westere with four new routes out of Temple. Belton and another destination appear as potential stops, though only two routes have been granted so far. A. Ward and Rosner listed as eastern representatives with department officials confirming ongoing待 expansion efforts.
A partial OCR fragment describes severe destruction in Shelby County with mentions of a center, a May S1 event, a ban being swept, a Wikistorm, hail, and groans. The text is garbled and largely unintelligible, but implies widespread damage and chaotic conditions in the affected area.
In Luling Texas on June 1 W W Lipecomb who has been in the banking business experiences a notable change within the firm. The move affects management structure and responsibilities at the local banking institution.
A New York man CW Beiford of West Lertington Avenue sought health through a rigid diet and remedies after weight loss and poor appetite. He attributes partial relief to quitting coffee and trying Patan Food Unter Ghapo Note breakfast, noting a slow return to health following the routine.
A Times-Democrat summary of correspondent notes details a notable rise in average per acre yields with July adjustments. Weather depressions and unusual conditions affected the season, while late-season reports hint at changes in planting and harvest timing across regions.
A garbled wartime-era passage mentions shifting forces and alliances with vague references to a Miao group, Croat forces, and a mid legion. It hints at strategic plans, possible recognitions, and significant mobilization but lacks clear details or proper names.
The article reports on religious events and leaders across Texas and nearby areas. It mentions churches, congregations, and clergy preparing for services and observances, with details about governance and ecclesiastical matters.
Weather improved with clear skies and cooler air after rain last night in Shelby County and Centerville. Farmers report weeds cutting into cotton stands and a cautious view on yields while awaiting warmer, drier conditions for fieldwork and planting progress.
A farmer in McKinney was probably fatally injured after an incident reported last evening. Details remain sparse as authorities investigate the event and identify the exact causes.
The readable fragment shows disrupted phrases about wheat, a binder, and injuries but lacks coherent details, names, dates, or a clear event to report. Without further context, no definitive headline or summary can be derived.
Obituary notes and death notices from Texas towns include Filgin and Melton in May Buco, J. Snelson Smith, Mrs Cay, and Allee R. Cay. Several other deaths listed: A. W. Burkhead, F. M. Green, Kilgore, and Thomas L. Scott. Details show ages and family ties in Marlin, Brownwood, and Carmerville areas.
Readable fragments list multiple marriage notices including Texler with Balt, Porton with Waxahachie, De Witt with Corelonnn, Gatewood with Ritson, White with Myrtle Prattville, and other couple pairings. The item preserves names and places with minimal context.
The text reports on various Texas locations with brief notes on court cases and events. Among items are Elgin folk, Quanah farmers, and a Kalehta banquet amid seasonal observances. The QuanaH and Mallar murder case in Ran Angalo yields an unspecified jury verdict.
Local growers in Palo Pinto County report expected high pecan yields this season. Representatives from Pi Mineral Vella and Tesae firmers confirm favorable weather and strong tree health boosting production prospects for Year.
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