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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1900

Page

6

Fatal fist fight ends in death and inquest findings

A quarrel between Lindsley and Barber in a La Porte saloon escalated to a fatal brawl. Barber died from skull injuries after Lindsley struck him and witnesses testified to a sequence of punches and falls. An inquest found traumatic hemorrhage as the cause, with Lindsley jailed on bond awaiting preliminary hearing.

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Calleo Hall Carnival Invites Staging In Brepham

May 2 report from Brepham Texas notes calleo invitations issued for a Friday May 4 carnival. The garbled OCR mentions costumes calico wearers and a mixed program with songs recitations and an overflow track incident along the river with rising water and a furnace using dry ice.

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School Thuster Election Seeks Superintendency Vote

Voters are urged to back Charles P Shea and colleagues in a May election to decide the school superintendency amid debate over texts and standards. The lead candidates include Fred Presawn, C Hed, J WWW Taylor, D F Heansom, and Aos Pl Welltams, who oppose strife and support free texts and high school efficiency.

Charles Shea Cade

Bridal ceremony ties Lia Grange to Texas groom

Lia Grange of Texas wed Mr OAL Melth ft lee in a May ceremony at the bride’s parent’s home on East Colorado Street. The couple departed for their future home aboard the Katy Flyer, with Mr Melth joining the Texan Journal staff in Dallas.

Lia Grange Texas Miaw Ide Mistrot G. I. Misteo Oal Melth Juve Rastpow Dallap W. UH. Walley Jah Doustea Elty Ur Ty Carter Walialia DU Muiman San Antonio

Grape Sugar in Jelly Making Described by Mary Markenow

Mary Markenow of Lincoln Street Woorthrop explains grape sugar production and its use in cooking. She notes the process involves heating and cooling, warns against improper use, and describes serving ideas with cream or hot milk. The excerpt discusses sugar exuding from grape granules and changes in grain formation by sunlight.

Mary Markenow Lincoln St Woothrop

Weather Review Reports Mixed Conditions Across States

The bulletin notes variable farm conditions with rainfall retarding planting in Arkansas and Mississippi, but good corn stands in southern counties. Cotton and wheat showing progress in Georgia Florida and Tennessee, while potatoes and oats fare well. fruit prospects improve with favorable weather in several regions. Northern regions face delays from floods and continued replanting needs as crops head and mature.

Weather Bureau Hottoma Yellor Missippi Belpa Hilding Nouthern Georgia Elena Siania Olivia Celia Sevaning Cragey Bish Walter North Carolina Weit Rans Smehioy Whatera

Courtmartial records for six officers including Captain Kirkman

The War Department has received from General Otis the court martial records for six commissioned officers. Captain George Kirkman of the Twenty third Infantry is noted as having been dredentially dropped from the service by order of the court. The record discusses incidents in Manila with Kirkman alleged to have appeared intoxicated and the authority of generals in wartime to convene courts martial.

Washington War Department Haa Otis of Mattila Maritaia George Kirkran Onflain Twenty-third Infantry Tletteohore Manila Ous Ty Kirkman

Morro Case Heads To Trial Over Railroad Injuries

In Wharton Texas on May 2 the court prepared to hear cases involving the Galveston Harrishure and San Antonio Railway company. Plaintiffs Vilgos and George Washington sue the railway for premonal injuries in a matter tied to the Galveston Harrishure and San Antonio routes.

Wharton Texas Tieeone Morrisse Galventon Hanetiurg San Antonio Tenn Menara Vo Meek ALJ Jackson Holt Baliwin Houston Oise Vilgos Galveston Harrishure and Georgy Washington

War department delays revised tariff schedule publication

Washington reports the war department has decided to delay the revised tariff table and its publication in the Official Gazette. Details of the changes or effective date remain unclear as authorities reassess the schedule and related documents.

Washington War Department Will May

Enterprising Merchant Opens New Quarters on Congress Avenue

The well known young merchant from Congress Avenue relocates to 915 Cor ereke avenue Ha will continue to offer the same favorable trade as before and invites patronage from the public in the new quarters.

Merchant of Congress Avene Tiovnl Phelows Corereke Avenue Winstock Mbsy

Magnolia Park Telephone Price Promotion at Booth’s

Thursday evening at Magnolia Park patrons enjoy ice cream and refreshments with booth specials. Hert & Lewie advertise F100 per gallon ice cream while Booth’s Joe Cream sells for $1.00 per gallon as Kiesling’s Soda Fountain at 402 Main Street offers drinks. Citizens' Telephone Company promotes reduced telephone prices and new telephones for contract customers.

Booth's

Medical Advice and Women Physicians Warned in Public Notice

A public notice argues that only qualified physicians may give medical advice and cautions against trusting signs that claim medical guidance. It highlights Dr. R. Vo Merce of the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute offering confidential correspondence from Buffalo, N.Y., with decades of experience treating diseases of women.

Pierce

Houston Real Estate Leader Advertises Texas Lands

The Houston information bureau presents itself as Houston headquarters for land, homes, farms, and timber across Texas. It offers maps, statistics, and testimonials to attract buyers, with plans for an event at Megnalla Park on May 18 hosted by Mr Duke Alexander and Mr George Gibes as arrangers.

Fost Houston Texas Sabine Rio Grande Eprak Trae Delong Tee Thay Crure Thie Krai Austin Tunas Texic Mike Clatny Linda Megnalla Park Duke Alexander Eorge Gibes

Lords Cycle Club Plans Annual Outing Amid Busy Committees

Lords Cycle Club members direct attention to the annual outing as committees finalize plans. The group, noted for past activity, presses ahead with organizational work despite a muted reputation.

Lords Cycle Club Pientiv Lords

Woman's Club Hosts Matinee for Mrs Carr Benefit

The Woman's Club presents a complimentary matinee at the opera house on Saturday May 5 to honor Mrs 4.0 Carr for her contributions to the church and charity. Proceeds support the Carnesto Worary fund and celebrate her roles in Thy Chimes of Normandy and Erminie.

Opera Hous Carr Normandy Erminie Carnesto Worary Fund

Rehearsal Call for Saturday Matinee

Notice to participants of the previous presentation to meet Mrs Garr Friday at Grunewald's hall for a rehearsal. She thanks friends for their support and aims to make the performance as successful as the prior one.

Saturiday Garr Grunewald

Officers Elected and Captain McCormick Resigns Debated

Captain George McCormick of the Houn ton Light Guard faced mounting remonstrance at a night meeting over his resignation to be offered. After tense discussion First Lieutenant Frymler was chosen to lead, with A Hutchison and John Hoover among new officers elected in the aftermath.

George McCormick Hounton Light Guard Frymler Ant A. ©. Hutchison John & Hoover A. Oc

Sergeant leads city band on weeklong tour

The meeting arranged a late night gathering as Sergeant and Mr Frank Herb Lana led a band with members Monroe and others planning a weeklong beam departure. The Fishing club held a complimentary concert with several beautiful arrangements and two trombones featured.

Frank Herb Lana Monroe Selene

Mixchianza Karnival Day With Fairies and Elves Display

A colorful mixchia Karnival day features Japanese dance, fairy and elf themes at 4 p.m. with a Scotch dance segment.

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