A Day in the City and Local Press Update
The City grapples with bell-boy strike at Capitol hotel as watchman Coffey’s fate sparks debate. City reports April crime and municipal work totals, plus a drowning death near the bayou and the Bottling Works sale for 3000 dollars.
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Capitol Hotel
Bell Boys
Coffey
Janet Week
Seyvire
Charles Hervey
Galveston
Galvesting
Garribace Department
Henry Pusconett
City Garbage Department
Hhe
Electrical wiring reform urged after Houston inspection
The report to the National Board of Fire Underwriters describes Houston's electrical plant upgrade and notes unsafe old wiring. It calls for enforcement of city ordinances, condemnation of defective works, and public support from insurance agents to improve service and safety.
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Brien
Houston
National Board of Fre
Nationa Howra
Heston
Electric ™ Light Company
General Electria Vomplicy
Todiuce
iWe
Holston
Galvastin
Ledarreet Railwoay Company
Dhe Trolleso
Tampann
Aimee
Clarence R. George
Oleviligian
Oeetho Nght
Sudden Death of J B Bonney Shocks Houston
A longtime Houston conductor and dealer Joe Bonney died suddenly on a train led to apoplexy. He was about 60 years old and never married. Born in South Carolina, he moved to Houston in his youth and served with the International and Great Northern Railway. The inquest returned a finding of natural causes. His body awaits interment as relatives are sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bonney
Mateom Hy
Houston
Mr. Bonney
Huston
Bonney
International
Great Northern
Ort Tow International
Congree Avenue
J. WV
John Lyons
Wall & Stapes Undertaking Establishment
Charlotte
Wonney
South Caro
Wing
Lee
New Orleans
Lonecope
Motion
Kowthiaon Huntness
International Wed Great Northern Railway Company
Yards
Willis
Conductor Palater
Columbia
OV Oil
Wos
Houston Light Board Pool
ZA Club
W. Ing
North Carolina
Anderson
Hlarria
Harris County
Texas
Aoderson
Harrie County
Southern Pacific
Harrishire
Morrisburg
George Elis
Erickson
Marshal Proott
Sanreiff Erichson
Andarsen
Clty Marehhl
Houkion
Eheriff
Omnisioners Court
Erichson
Sher Anidereon
Postum Cereal Coffee Proves Healthful Switch
A patient reports headaches and fatigue caused by coffee thick blood. After switching to Postum Cereal Coffee, energy returns and work capacity improves. The wife also benefits, noting calmer nerves and more vigor. They give Postum to their child every morning and praise its effects.
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Ali
School trustees election stirs old teaching faction
The item questions whether Harnett should be allowed to die and blasts long‑standing teachers who opposed his bid for superintendency. It urges voters to back change, oppose prolonged strife, and oppose downgrading text books or lowering standards in the schools. Names Cade Fenwick Taylor and others appear in the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew
PH Pail
Dick Dowling
United Confederate ‘Veterans
Western Union Telegraph Office
Fall
Utia
R. E. ‘Lee
Daushiera
Confederacy
Rover
Sale Postponed for Citizens' Electric Light Plant Recovery
Federal court set a sale date for the Citizens' Electric Light and Power plant but postponed it for sixty days. Receiver Blake Dupree, aided by no U S Marshal, announced the sale would occur July 2 with no further advertising. The delay stems from incomplete rebuilding work at the plant. General J R Wattles announces candidacy for Harris County Clerk as a Democrat, noting long service and local residency.
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Citizens’ Electric Light and Power Company
Blake Dupree
United States
Marshal Graat
Wo O
County clerk candidate pledges honesty and faithful service
The candidate asserts his capability to discharge duties and promises no extra commitments. He says his past record will reflect what can be expected in the future, emphasizing honesty and fidelity to public trust.
Local City Measures And Club Meetings Reported
City council considers school trustee voting changes and holds a 4 o clock meeting. Public works discusses sewer system, Barrett asphalt plant removal, and street paving plans. Various club meetings, race and dance events listed with times. Remains of James Wickham known as Cycle Jimmy are being hald as relatives sought.
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Board of Public Works
Ruskland Teavie
Tom Lucas
Thees
Horan Street
Weateyn Union Telegraph Company
Lil Main Street
Virginia Murray
Krly Aldrich
Mr. Bean
Cascara Actioo
Hoya
Jimmy
Frank Arnim Tae
Lt Ia
Potter
John Howard
Fust Alty
Malo Street
Preston
Texas
Howard
San Jacinto
Daughters of the Me ‘Public
Texan
Thornday
Mrv. J
Engelkn
Chenovert
Doniellhy
Shea
Minnour
Kaniaa
Texea
Firat
Miluma
Atreeta
May Day Festival at Christchurch Lawn Brightens Houston
The May Day festival at Christ Church lawn drew families for a fairy scene with flags lanterns and a Maypole dance. Rosalie Hutcheon crowned Queen of May as booths showcased homegrown crafts and crops to raise funds for the orphan home and Christchurch. Quilt销售 and needlework auctions followed with proceeds aiding the institution and local church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Ithe Rosalie Hutcheeon
J. C. Hutcheson
Mithe Kile Allue Weems
B. F. Weems
Houston
Helton Hamilton
John Stearn
Rocuatom
Titford Vout
Moody Dawson
Verve
CMM
Bitola
Apes Weuee
Weuh
Rochatloti
Renee Seee
Ore
Teck Niin
Visitors and locals gather at the Latham and Bristol hotels
A flood of travelers and residents are listed as staying or visiting Houston venues. Names include Jarrell, Hirach, Re Ficis, Morris, Graber, Stump, Pryor, Blount, Newent, and others. Notable figures and lawyers frequent the Latham and Bristol, with some planning summer visits and local events like Maifest. The Houston real estate crowd moves through the Lawlor and other hotels as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tye
J. F. Morris
Growby
Lal
Waa
Ieorke Posidexter
Baltimore
Bristol
Narog- Goches
Latham
TH. Stump
Ware
Eho Gogean
Gogman Bree
Galverton
Summer Outing At Chain o Lakes In Wisconsin
The article promotes the Chain o Lakes as Wisconsin’s prettiest summer outing, reachable from Chicago via the Wipcopsit Central Railway. An electric line runs from depot to the lakes, with good fishing in fircamp nearby and black bass and pickerel in the lakes. Illustrated booklets available from Jas Pond Gen Pass Act Milwaukee Wis.
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Chain O' Lakes
Wiscovdle
Chicago
Wipcopsit Central Railway
Depot
Fircamp
Act
Miwauker
Wis
Farewell Surprise For Katie Schuplineky Ahead Of Paris Exposition
A farewell party honored Miss Katie Schuplineky of 1916 McGowen Avenue on Sunday afternoon. Her family plans a six month trip via New York and Chicago to Germany then Paris for the Paris Exposition. Guests wished her a bon voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minn
Katie Schuplineky
McGowen Avenue
New York
Chicago
Germany
Paris
Old Time Remedy Promises Comfort for Teething Baby
An advertisement urges caregivers to use Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies. It claims to soothe gums ease pain stop wind colic and cure diarrhea. The copy promotes a long standing remedy as the best solution for teething distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Winslow
Ice Cream at Booth's on Main Street
Magnolia Park hosts Thursday night travels and a soda fountain fair with ice cream served for stomach and kidneys. Music by Herr Lews with $1 per gallon ice cream at Booth's 602 Main Street.
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Pal Pinto
Kiesoda Fountain
Main Street
Herr @ Lews
Booth's
Denk Pal Pinto Water Kirating's
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John Green
Police Department
Pollowice
Forrest
Stroet
Uraydgui
Honor
Handges
Euphradian
Adelphian Sdletica
High Schonl
Aya
Eupheadians
Mies Nelle Yarty Piro Pole
Rey Miller Sedeond
Olty Tas Salen
Oty
Joe Sam
Sam
Jose Bli
Claco de
Boedad
de Porfirio Diaz
Maximilian
Piabla
Gino
Union of Unions
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Central Christian Church
Imnei
Join Greco
Coepiiu Brywn Ord
Hrady
Sumion Marge
Green
Ptain
Mattie Jay
W. H. Smith
Juszior Malwch
Nettling Works
Sola
The
City
Annie Caverly
O. D. Peterson
J. B. Bonney
Mairuccioum
Little Gil
Mer
Harnett
Chatiles FF
Shearn
H. Cade
FHED
Fenwick, DH
RED
W. Taylor
FE. Wlonsom
John Pf, Willeams
Sale Pos Teoshh
Citizens’ Electric Light Plant
B. Wattles
J. R. Wattes
Democratic Party
Waites
Mouston
Ervy Bhevi
Children of
Bagland
Christ Church Lawn
A. KR. Anderson
Archie R Andernn
Jarrell
Wallis
Hirach
Henumont
W. Re Ficis
Mowe
J. T. Pryor
San Antonio
Tawlor
Frankjin
Lawlor
Woc
League of Galveston
Toresty
Sherman
Mre
M. Garvin
aNercey
Cleve Tard
Shere
McNanara
Ching
Hit
AL Wet
Bt. Leis
Pod
Crawford Street
Yeaterday
Young Folke
Richmond
Misa Clara DL Allen
Sam Aileen
Nell Masterson
Sam Meloneray
T. J. Backyey
Columyne
Whitel
Hackney
J. 8
Wheless
Austin
Houston and
Texas Central Railway
Whelens
Kimer & Amend
Schmidt
Waupach, Wis
Magnolia Park
LEVY
Lot de San
Levy Brag
Levy Bros
Legionaries
Henry Scott Blick
Mav Pemberton
Ra David Carson
C. F. Goss
Sweepers of the Sea
Wetmore
Mary Johnston
the Rhymer
Allan McAulay
Allan Pillot
Sanitarium
Alwys
Beltour
Wiichbazel Alines
DHS Wainer & Balfour
Moore and Burhett Building
Cormier
Bansis i Tetar Avenue
Photographers' Association.of Texas
Ualtas
Fe Photographers’ Association of America
Mase A
Celeron
Aler
Houston Tex
J.T. Glaze & CO
UH Pretton
Phone
EE. M. Burke
Drummers’ Exchange
Cor
Travis
G.F. Sauter
Netion
Glagsea
L. Lechenger
Jeerler and
Optician
Socialist Labor Party
Union Labor Ball
Editor Lyon
Houston Labor Journal
He Tomo
Bering-Corm Hardwareg
Prairie and Milam.et
Berleth Bro
Fannin St
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