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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1901
Page
4
Public notice text from The Houston Daily Post outlining subscription rates and delivery terms. Includes prices for weekly, monthly, and yearly options, office contact details, and collection procedures. Mentions authorized bill collectors and payment by check. Contains scattered OCR artifacts and address lines.
The article lauds the University of Texas and its graduates, noting legislative support and endowments fueling campus growth. It highlights prominent donors and the aim to strengthen higher education within Texas, urging local youth to pursue state university training and professional studies.
The piece discusses Southern influence on the Democratic ticket for president and vice president in 186? The North and South share concerns about prejudice from war memories and politcal stances. It notes northern confidence that the South resists dulness and that regional opinions shape attitudes toward the ticket.
A long, garbled column discusses Russia U S relations, crime trials, jury reform, taxation, and state politics. It references China trade, militia, Indian reservations, Brookline, and Alabama sheriffs, with scattered opinions on education, elections, and reform. Counts of fraud, ethics, and leadership surface amid varied topics.
The June term of the Bastrop district court convened June 17 with Judge Jodie presiding and W. T. Murchixon as clerk. The grand jury adjourned to date, and a list of cases was set for upcoming hearings. An Eastern Star chapter event honored Mrs Hat ch B. MONA and other officers, with attendees including KC Cate and Mike Cors, in Bastrop.
The column answers readers on divorce for incompatibility in Tennessee and Texas, emancipation, and petition processes. It cites officials, proclamations, and court apparatus, plus queries about life spans, salaries, and population questions with brief responses and references to names like Mrs. J Mfongton and General Mensten, while listing court and government figures involved.
A letter to the editor argues for erecting a monument in Austin to Albert Sidney Johnston. The author urges the legislature to appropriate funds during the next session and praises Johnston as a Texan hero who died fighting for the state. The piece appeals to public sentiment and press influence to secure recognition.
A late night incident near Mortimer Mitchell’s home ended with four arrests after an attempt on his life while he slept. The home entry occurred while he was unconscious, with injuries reported and police noting suspect activity surrounding Meytown and Renliber.
June 28 report from Texarkana says James Baw hore, a watchman at the Stil tol Blewster commune, fired when intruders tried to enter the hare. The sentinel repelled the breach with reenlis and the melee involved several men, including McGwin, Anderson, and Glewn’s brother, amid shooting and disorder.
Fragmentary text indicates polling occurred on a Saturday with figures noted as two and one fourth or similar, reflecting a local election tied to anti prohibition sentiment. Names and places are unclear but reference to Salado and statewide concerns about prohibition appear.
The Texas drought chills grain, hay, and cotton prospects as extreme heat and lack of rain spurs crop failures. Corn and cotton suffer sharply across multiple counties, with hog and cattle markets pressured and shipping strained. Agricultural regions from Fort Worth to Dallas report scarce rain, rising prices, and widespread loss, while some relief comes from even drier Oklahoma and nearby territories.
In Pittainte Pennsylvania a weekend storm caused widespread destruction across Allehony county. Four people died and many injured as floodwater and debris damaged homes streets and public works.
Report from Tavewell West Virginia recounts devastating flood damage three miles from the town. A house belonged to Lavin Vunitlin is washed away and a family of four is missing or critically injured.救
Fragmentary notices list arrivals in Marlin and nearby towns, with scattered names and locations including New York, New Orleans, Denver, and Cincinnati. The text mentions individuals such as Ralphur Springs, Connner, HerBeer, and W Palmer and wife, plus various ages and places.
Reports detail the surrender of General Gailles at Santa Crag in the province of tm Gono. Insurgent units and leaders, including Colonel Cabyllec, yielded to Allied forces. The surrender involved 650 insurgent men and 500 rifles. authorities plan to reinstate order and await further developments as General Lavar is anticipated.
London dispatch analyzes European jute trade talks and a possible anti Soviet economic pact. It notes US skepticism toward a European combination while warning against overemphasizing threats and highlighting pressures from industrial and commercial authorities.
The American correspondent reports a growing U S influence in South African commerce as Americans buy up key shares and push for profits. He notes British actions and claims Americans are dominating mining equipment and raw materials, with implications for local industry and livelihoods.
A London dispatch reports M. De Glare warns indemnity terms may be signed prompting Russia to withdraw from Manchuria. The notice indicates tensions between Russia and Japan and mentions implications for Chinese interests and regional powers.
Disjointed OCR notes claim a 2 A.M. protest meeting opposed Jubilic Peeeaaleae Vinlent and clerical aims. A marching crowd allegedly disrupted a parade route before authorities dispersed the demonstrators with crowd control measures.
In Lanion on June 24 militarized units halted unrest at the St. Petersburg car plant and nearby Iron Works amid renewed labor tensions. Authorities report suppression of demonstrations without specifying casualties.
Report from June 2 notes that the late Coils P. Afuncination’s will contemplates Princess Hatzfeldt as not contending for the Huntington fortune. Exnuwivet indicates the princess is the daughter of the late Coils 2 Hanington and would inherit funds from the Huntington estate if the will’s provisions hold.
Washington June 25 William Cantered Re Re war departmenttork warned this morning charged with shooting at his wife and making a peculiar defense He stated he would have hit her only if she had struck first and vowed a ten year threat to her if she provoked him
A fragmented report from St Lowke describes trouble on an excursion with a crowd. The text references individuals including a conductor and a wife, indicating an altercation or restraint during an outing. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A general assignment was filed in the county clerk's office in Grownville Texas. The document involves June Sh Pry and Wen terbauer Haine 4 Biocery Lieiness and notes the transfer of an interest in a retail or business venture. The filing records indicate a single amount associated with the claim.
In Morgan Texas the control of a local venture shifted as Abernathy and Gon took over key shares. The record notes a transfer of stock from receivership to new holders with no further details on the entities involved or the purpose of the transfer.
The piece surveys expectations for a cotton market change as the South appears set to follow broader trends. It notes shifting prices, production pressures, and interactions among industry groups, with emphasis on white cotton’s role and potential effects on manufacturers and trade.
Fragmented OCR reports a Texas redistricting case as state Bar proceedings, McKinney and Kerr County figures, and a critical Supreme Court discussion. References to meeting rooms, presidents, and potential public proceedings hint at a tense legal contest with the State seeking a ruling on district boundaries and governance.
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