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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1901
Page
7
June 22 report notes charters granted and land patent delays. Gov signals action on special session bills, with bonds and capital stocks listed for various companies. Local notices mention weddings and community updates as officials await court opinions and signatures.
The Galveston port releases a monthly export statement covering wheat and cotton seed products with anticipated improvements. A large passenger list includes Mr and Mrs Mayer and many others bound for New York while a separate cabin list marks many travelers from Galveston and Texas. A committee from Trinity Episcopal Church offers to restore the Episcopal cemetery and summon owners for cooperation. Mortuary records show multiple burials in Galveston for the week ending June 21 with causes ranging from storms to illness.
In Matagorda County Texas irrigation work advances at Bay City and nearby, with the irrigation company watering large canal systems to support an estimated 4000 acres of crops. Local officials and landowners clear the way for the canal project, boosting agriculture and promising new life for dependent communities. Witnesses include county figures and Bay City residents as work proceeds on the canal network.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a local notice related to Fort Davis Texas with references to June 10 and county procedures. The text is incomplete and unreadable for precise details.
A jumble of names indicates multiple visitors arriving at a local residence to discuss upcoming summer activities. Families from nearby areas, including the Walker and Mak households, are noted among those present.
The bid for a select two story brick building with wing and brick trim is discussed as to location at Camp. Market details mention St. Louis red pressed stone. Repeated notes attribute plans to local schools and shipping arrangements.
Sub tropical Rambles recounts the author United States Canent Pike of Port Louis Moonrities sharing a charming book about the gem of the organ home of out and Virgie. A curious coffee incident nearly destroyed the eyesight leading to a health remedy and warning about mood and desponlency. The nerves weakened and vision threatened but a remedy named Pooare Foot Coffee helped restore pace and spirits.
The Sixth district race for Congress centers on Odell as the leading contender with Shaw and Wooten strong behind. Delegates from Dallas County and Navarre face contests at Meridian, while the Democratic convention shapes the party platform and nominee prospects amid a largely Democratic district.
June 21 Wharton Texas reports social happenings and local errands. Residents like Mrs Frias Willey and J W Thomason are mentioned along with visits from families returning from Galveston, Bryan, and Dallas. The notice notes exams planned for August 7 at Sam Houston Normal and Prairie View Normal, plus a year’s work on Shokerware and a postevent digest of local activities.
Tyler Texas June 22 Sheriff Nopinaon and deputies hunt for Prince Edwards the negro linked to the killing of John Gray Foster near Shreveport. Officials say Edwards may travel toward Beruie and his house. Weary search continues tonight and tomorrow barring new leads.
Two children of Mrs. A. B. Worth in Holtzton Holtyn Hollya were badly burned in a morning fire. Holtyn, a paralytic, fell into flames while playing near a stove and the other child Mary was dragged from the blaze and burned. Both bodies were badly injured.
Wan the principal witness in the Barber murder cases escaped during return to Provertville Texas. He was detained as both prisoner and witness, with officers chasing him. Timeframe and precise charges remain unclear but officials expect his recapture soon.
Sheriff’s deputies in Wharton County seek information after the theft of two mules described as a light brown bay mare about 15 hands tall and a long bodied mule about 14 to 15 hands. One mule has a damaged eye and jaw. reward offered for return or tips leading to capture.
Construction starts on Buck street store facing the public square. Delamater arranges a two story brick building nearby. A dwelling for Bart Porter and others nears completion as the city plans adjust to new church readiness and county exams.
June 22 Giddings Texas reports the board of teachers' examiners meeting with several applicants awaiting decisions. Progress on a new compress project is noted along with rail line spur work. Mrs D G Bowers of Downville tends to Aeow, and Willim O Bowers Mikes Mary Teon Blackton Mamie Bowers return from Tennessee visit. Judge Sinks to host from Bastrop where he presides over a hostile court.
This morning at the Oregon mill in Paige Texas the belt and pulley failed causing a belt to strike Mr Hofer in the right ear. He was knocked down and rendered unconscious, with coworkers securing aid and driving him to medical care. A local physician observed possible serious injuries and monitored his condition.
June reports from Troy Texas describe a prohibition era rally with local figures present. The piece mentions individuals and a planned event toward the evening, noting community interest and actions connected to the topic.
A June report covers a cooling device by Mr Cowan and associates. The invention claims to improve refrigerator efficiency, with early demonstrations suggesting strong demand and commercial potential. The article notes production details and expected performance in hot conditions.
A jumble of letters and testimonials discusses women health and Peruna, with Mrs Nolte, Ms Frady, and Mrs Linne cited. It mentions Dr Hurtgan offering free consultations during summer and encourages readers to seek guidance from the physician. The text also references at home treatment, bearing down pain, and various remedies.
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