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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1901
Page
5
Local notices describe bonds submitted to the General County Judge and state actions in Harries County. The report mentions planners, corporate incorporators, public works, and a city meeting about erecting a production line with bond funding. Also noted are district officers, public health shifts, and travel notes around June events.
Brenham announces upcoming nuptials with Perkins and Mine Peat as figures in the social notes. Attorney Quieral Simmons reportedly travels to Bierman for a short stay ahead of festivities.
Ex Governor Tyler of Arangia visits Rockport to assess Aransas Pass growth and water development. Wheeler emphasizes continued funding, national support, and the engineers guiding the project as essential to its success and regional prosperity.
Beamont Texas reports labor unrest with rumors of strikes for shorter hours and higher wages. Indications note colored workers involved and possible anti labor actions faced by organizers. James E Schwartz dies from wounds after a shooting in Shines Texas. he was 28, husband of a young wife and son of a Mason lodge family. Funeral arrangements follow.
Court convened in Bellville with Judge Imire L W Moore presiding and James L Storer for the State. The grand jury was organized with Guyler Wallis as foreman. Docket details incomplete.
In Floresville Texas during June the Gerhart case proceedings continued on State application. Witnesses Lr Haynes and Deputy Sheriff Swift of Cuero testified while Haynes's wife was ill. The proceedings concern a fatal shooting including Morin of race and Glover Genzlre with prescription Ne 2800 b mend cited in the records.
Galveston Texas notes describe bids opened by the United States engineer for jetty work at the north entrance to Arias Bay. The project includes partial or full reconstruction of a historic jetty, with foundations submerged in parts, new brickwork, and a modern structure to serve as a place of worship for the Central Methodist congregation. Authorities name contractors and plan details, with references to local court actions and public notices.
A civil action was filed in Wace Texas on June 1 by HW Davia against the Missouri Kensar and Texas Hallway company seeking personal damages. The complaint outlines claims of injury and seeks monetary compensation and related relief.
A garbled report details a driver and an accident involving a wagon. Readable phrases mention a traveler and a potential collision as the scene unfolds with partial names and actions, but the text remains unclear and fragmented.
Fire outbreaks in Belton and Columbus cause extensive damage to warehouses stores and residences. Mire Ida McThonild and I T Revere & Co losses cited alongside damaged safes and insurance claims. Firefighters prevent spread to nearby depots and properties in Limestone and railroad areas.
A blaze at 1 o'clock in the morning leveled a frame dwelling on the Tenth Ward addressed to Thal. Several outbuildings were consumed and neighbors report losses around 1500 dollars. Authorities are investigating the cause.
Fire last night destroyed a residence near Gainesville Texas about three miles east of town. The flames consumed the structure and its contents in a brief blaze with no injuries reported. Local firefighters battled the fire and secured the scene.
Fire at the residence of W. HL Sligmite in Tioga damages the dwelling with unknown extent of loss and indicates a fire incident at the Dane IS area. No injuries reported. Cause under investigation by local authorities.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Texarkana dwelling with mentions of rent and a person named Heney from Alvin. The readable text is unclear and lacks complete details on dates, actions, or entities to form a full event summary.
The furnace at Me Wantesas is now heating and returning out twenty elent tone of pia teemctivity. The pipe foundry is also ramping to full capacity as preparations are made for a period of steady work. Orders on hand will keep the plant at full speed for several weeks.
A fragmented notice from Mineral Valle Teena outlines a June 17 election related to a proposed special school tax. The readable text mentions a 24 June date and clarifies if there will be a special levy, with local support and opposition topics in vague terms.
Port made and arrivals include Parrelin from France, George Wo Relley Cam, Iren Celi from Norway, Hira from Iain Wivefolda, and Tram Pert Diwan. Ships head to Antwerp, Galveston, New York, and other ports with vessels from Naples Glasgow Antwerp and more. Arrivals include Mohawk and Weert from Naples and from New York with Pottedam and Campanth listed among passages.
Counsel for Patrick asks to delay proceedings in the contested wills of WH Jan Mier, a Texas millionaire, as hearings for the two wills are scheduled to resume tomorrow. Attorneys for Captain Rokwr and heirs press for speedy advancement, claiming the implied property matters require prompt adjudication.
Police report Mrs. Katy Nuce slain by a bullet at her residence on 144 Tessa Street Dallas. The body showed a head wound and a gun fragment found near the scene. Investigators noted a shot likely occurred shortly before morning and authorities began examining potential motives and suspects.
Antonia Aan of Teane Sine TR faced a jury after pleading molly to perder to the QIstEHet contr teday ool. The court found that the defendant filed a false damages claim against the Begthern Pacife alleging personal injuries on a certain date. The verdict confirmed perjury and sentenced the man to two years in prison.
Karnes City Texas deputy Jane undersheriff was unanimously appointed to succeed the murdered Sheriff Morrin to complete the term. The action follows the murder and places the interim leadership under the new sheriff in charge of the criminals' court.
Weather crop reports indicate widespread good cultivation but limited rainfall needed in pockets. For the week ending June 17, temperatures near record highs and variable precipitation affected beans corn and wheat. farmers report adequate growth in some regions while others face drought stress and halted yields in parts of the Rio Grande valley and central areas.
Residents discuss land use for salt works and farming, proposing roads and irrigation for the coast. They call for equitable development, asking why Tenney cannot benefit similarly and urging state authorities to permit cultivation and settlement while preserving protections for natives.
Fragmented text discusses county concerns over immigration, trade, and local jobs. Mentions roads, lumber, and farm labor while naming several individuals and entities in a garbled passage. The overall sense is a fragmented note on local economic and demographic matters.
Jury selected in the Eugene Wall case as the state begins presenting witnesses. The proceedings detail the shooting death of Brooks on an unspecified date with evidence and location disputed.
The article notes Xavier Academy's cloning project led by Doolwod Tess and Jaue 1h with HL committee members. Kaviet Academy attended the evening event where the project completed at a run cost of 550000. Graduates named include Enki Kel Sey, Littles Any Bute Fox, Vila Muna, Kina Neasory, May phy, Lissey Colling and Culla.
A garbled historical notice references nourishment and love, with misspelled phrases and scattered names. It mentions a person or entity connected to Main Street and a publication by A. E. Kienlite, with unclear context.
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