The Holt Rally Draws 2000 in Houston Court House Square
Reportedly over two thousand people gathered on Court House Square to hear Colonel Holt and his backers argue for municipal reform. The event contrasted with a Turner Hall gathering for opponent Mr. Stewart, drawing 600 to 800, as both sides traded attacks on city governance, with Holt supporters accusing waste, favoritism, and flawed health and police administration under current leadership.
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Albert W. McKinsey
Sheriff Andersen
Richard Cocke
B. B. Lethem
Judge Stalley
Holt
Houston
Stewart
Turner Hall
Louse Aquare
Colonel Holt
Turner Hinjl
Cipal
Annin
Ity
Hrashear
Woolford
Weal
Coleman
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District Court
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Valnmay
Calemhn
Dudmen
Lerks
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Joe Piolan
Teras
Kidd
Jims
Mymbie
Jeithant Preriens Renice
James Reruce
Eqoulos
Rong Tien
Pune
Xeara
Broce Chew
Jo Semalon
Seiya
Meath
Blackhuriel
Willie
Letlin
Halle
Melional
Ats
Miew Mare Ato Jatood
Klodig
Airehds
Mies Armistead
Tristres
City Budget Showdown: Houston versus Galveston Spending
An exhibit compares municipal expenses across Houston Galveston and Dallas, detailing commissions salaries and department costs. It argues Galveston’s five member commission trims costs while Houston’s complex budget inflates totals and questions the efficiency of current city administration.
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Houston
Hoeton
Dallas
San Antonio
Galveston
Garventon
Looulness
Pallos
Tieuston
Brashear
Stewart Oranda
Alveston
Honston
Enninesr
Trial on twenty lumber firms and city charter dispute
A fragment describes a trial involving twenty lumber companies and a city charter issue led by John Stewart. It mentions attempts to appoint a health officer, police and public works matters, and a contested bond or sinking fund plan with residents’ rights and a water works dispute.
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Eloonien
Poe
Maturite
von Haere
Peonla
Water Works Company
John Stewart
Thin City
St Patrick's Day Celebration March 17 at Ervan Hall
Irish concert and oration program set for St Patrick’s Day with music, readings, and a banquet. The event features Miss Adatachee Horan and Miss Nyette Maratey among performers, with Assembly Hon John T Revene as chair of the planning committee.
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Ervan Hall
Tomerrow
St Patricks
Henson
Enoer
Orcesion
Beyan
Rendeaveds
Mivie
St. Patrick’s Church
Weis Hill
Bey Mies Nytte Maratey
Belporad
Roblin
Tharp
Trent
Trish
William Pop Voraeate
Shamroak
Mies
Rattan
Viqtin
Ties Pelecority
Ruthleen Menlee
Lms Fannie
John Pet Leer
Trejatil
John T Revene
General Arcingement Committee
Astor
Feronyantes
Fragmented Local Notice About City Treasurer and Payments
A garbled local notice references City Attorney Stewart and a mayoral process, noting a payment distribution of $1705.55 with the newspaper receiving a share. The text is unclear but implies ongoing favors and unresolved questions about the record and support.
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EAN
Notte
Fay
Mile Leconte
Oregon Us
Stewart
Water Works finances spark public critique in Amite
A local Amite discussion flags wasteful municipal spending on water works and attorney fees. Residents cite city taxation levels, compare San Antonio and Dallas budgets, and urge oversight on bond projects and park title work. The debate centers on governance and municipal cost control.
Maloney's Wedding Day at Sweeney Coombs Opera House
The matinee show Maloney's Wedding Day at the Roerener Coombe venue features Irish character bits and a lively cast led by James J. McChhe with Misses Carter Palmer and Wardroe in key roles. The Got comedy lines and rustic humor draw the audience as the Arnold Stock Company prepares its next bill Homer Bound and a military comedy.
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Maloney
Sweeney Coombs Opera House
Roerener & Coombe
Westerduy
Abtjest Nicht
James J. McChhe
Cancer Cure Claims Debunked By Indianapolis Doctor
Dr Benjamin F Bye a cancer specialist from Indianapolis denies New York discoveries on cancer cause influence on an alleged cure He states his own findings were reported before the New York investigations and announced a new book and wider edition for distribution to colleagues with names and addresses listed.
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Benjamin F. Bye
Cancer Speciallst
Indianapolis
Ind
New York
Auction Notice on Property Listed for Sale
The document notes a sale of real estate to a desirable party as part of the public auction process. It references property and buildings including the Rex mountain Moore Burnett structure, with conditions about exclusion from the listing and local office involvement.
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Wlavana
Cura
Hfe
Werttona
Staleroome
Exvurson
Mayer Bl
Brees Ins Ninoant of
Wesingss
Lis
Rex Moun
Moore Burnett
Property Auction Notice by Anance Committees
Notice states the Anance committees will sell to the highest bidder property for city taxes under execution. The sale begins Wednesday the 5th at 11 am at Milby Dee Hall, with days and hours to follow.
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Teres
Milby & Dee Hell
Expansion of Emporia Lumber Firm Brightens Local Business
Emporia Lumber expands office space to four rooms on the fifth floor of the Bina building near Rice hotel. Since January 1, two new lumbermen join the sales team: J M Duncan to lead Mexico and Arizona operations and Gerald Fitzgerald, formerly with M T Jones Lumber, to oversee shipments and outside orders. Management reports strong year to date progress and optimism for the remainder of the season.
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Emporia Lumber Company
Bina
J. M. Duncan
Tagnager
Conway-Leeper Lumber Company
Thiflns
Summer Normal Faculty Set for June Session
City and county committees selected the Harerrovinty Normal faculty for a five week June session at Holsten High School. Names include W. Harnett conductor Miss J Davis Miss M Smiley and Jameson secretary treasurer. Assignments cover math history civics literature physics and United States history.
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County Superindudent
Cline
Barnett
Buen
Spm
AL Jameson
Mer. Bavartt
Roefhiewdy
Tengenstorr
Orie Athouetry
Miss Davia
Sesalon
Twentieth Century Advantage
A fragment references Minneapolis Tribune dialogue about living before modern tech such as home X-ray devices used to detect solder in canned vegetables, highlighting a contrast with present century innovations.
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Minneapolis ‘Tribune
Bencroft (King
Gina
Ottingsr
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