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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1901
Page
6
The text lists publication names The Daily Post The Sunday Post SEMIWeekly Post and 168 112 columns weekly with office addresses Franklin Avenue Houston Texas and post office registration. It includes subscription prices by period and mentions offices in New York Chicago and travel agents with names and roles.
New York delegate Mr. Wicker criticized Texas laws during a visit to Waco, questioning why capital faced legal battles and press coverage. Local figures pushed back, arguing Texas laws protected honest investments and pointed to New York’s own tax and corporate regimes as a comparison.
Long, fragmented passage outlines oil property deals, price jumps to $18 per acre, and investor interest in Texas land amid a regional boom. It notes ownership, profits, and potential risks, with names of individuals and firms tied to investments, disputes, and public notices.
The Koowles and guests greeted by a former senator during a political tour of deathly events at their residence. A temperance demonstration follows with a parlor meeting at Mrs. O A Hunt’s residence while Houston residents are urged to attend.
Reports say no new developments in the fire investigation at Welber mining site. Witnesses describe hearing alarms, a volley of shots, and residents fleeing as flames engulfed the building. Fire crews battled the blaze, while an inquest continued to assess causes and responsibility with testimony including Mr John Latiny and other nearby witnesses.
A ladies committee resolved to host a reception for McKinley’s supporters and aspirants, detailing setup, seating, and visiting arrangements. The note lists participating aides and presides over timing and venue with invitations extended to committee members and guests arriving by train.
Changes in the war tax will take effect on a future date and affect commercial paper filings checks and related documents. The reform includes duties on documents liens bills of lading and other instruments with a transition period and a revised exchange rate adjustment.
Me or N Gray, secretary of the Houston Manufacturers association, returned from Kemnent where he went to extend subscriptions to make the Rice Kitchen free at the Buffalo exposition. He reports multiple mills and companies contributed totals and most expressed a willingness to deny subscriptions if needed.
City officials announce the February salaries will be paid today. Treasurer Bebivgnat will distribute funds totaling 7900 to cover janitors and other staff. ongoing obligations include a separate 70,000 school tax plan and monthly payments of 80,000 for several months, affecting school districts and related levies.
Bayland Orphans Home hosts a community May fair this afternoon from 2 to 4 PM at the Texas venue between San Taochite and Naginettednn. Children will sell fruits, pies, and crafts to raise funds for the home, with supper and entertainment planned, featuring local performers and recitations.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a strange scene with telephones and a sign claiming a substitute for ringing. The passage mentions a branch of run fig free suspended from a phone and a rule about temper and the right to signifierium.
The reception committee for the president elect meets on Friday morning to outline arrangements for the arrival at the Mississippi range. Key details are to be set by the chairmen of the subcommittees as they organize the event.
Fragmentary report mentions Monroe Red and a racially charged incident with multiple people involved. Text references wetting the old Pear te ray Writdingy and five persons examined Sunday. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
A garbled note discusses coffee and a cereal beverage as a substitute, claiming health benefits and relief from headaches and indigestion after two weeks. It mentions training nurses and a sailor, with scattered references to Postum and milk, but the text is largely unreadable and fragmentary.
A fragmented notice reports reduced doses in chill tonics from 24 to 18 units and lists associated costs and suppliers. Names such as Ade Corporation and Joseph J. Kauflin appear with items like engraving and stencil cutting.
Andrew Mack seeks details on rates for the Pan American service and notes Mc olicitations regarding Missouri Kansas and Texas Railways. Dallas, Texas agent Washington? Ward? Bulletin mentions Buffalo and Start Act.
Classified fragment lists heavy machinery and transport services at Stables corner Fannin and Commerce. Mentions Anstew Mack and Andrew Mack related to drills and repairs, a New Orleans return excursion at $3.50 on May 6, and references to Deltogant Bros and Rosninger in a garbled notice about stock and housing offers.
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