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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1901
Page
5
A Milam County tornado damaged farms including those of Dr. Pope and Z. W. y, with crops ruined by hail and wind. Budgets estimate losses from $250,000 to $200,000. several towns report fatalities and dozens injured while others recount destructive winds and heavy rains across Cameron, Thornton, and Pittsburg areas.
In Mount Cal Texas last night a severe storm wrecked Trairie Wii area eight miles east of here demolishing the Methodist church and damaging the Protestant Methodist building for the Baptist elulsion barons reinir. No injuries reported though several houses were badly damaged and two barns ruined. Hobberd Cite also suffered extensive damage to skylights and surrounding crops.
May 1 dispatch from Sen Angelos notes splendid rain at Kolckerboeker Osqna Sherwand and Apanes hall during an event dubbed Two hours palm. Reports mention Markhorr Vat Lot Angelo Menintrille Voavert and Kolert Ler amid plerting activities and halts.
A heavy rain storm on Sunday night May 6 caused damage to cotton and corn crops in the Mexia area. Local fields in the vicinity of Corn and Gatton suffered evident losses as crops were soaked by the downpour.
May 1 heavy hail storm sweeps Selma injuring young corn and cotton. The season’s heaviest hail visited the area as large stones damaged fields and local agriculture.
Reports from Borie and Eman counties describe a May 6 hail event damaging cotton fields. Farmers note significant losses as hail struck the eroding landscape, with many crops beaten and fields left in disarray.
The body of Hercules Legate, eight, was found and identified after the Galveston storm. His funeral is set for tomorrow at the Greek church located on Forty-fifth and Seventeenth Streets.
In a page filled with names and brief notes, Mika Lovice Mfasseimeter and F Jusemann attend a Wednesday evening gathering at the hb formers ES rents. Adams audits Southweaters Telegraph and Teleshoneenna for Arkansas and Oklahoma. Charles Fowler and Mrs A Parke returned from New Orleans. N Oualer heads to Houston. Arthur W. Brown of the Daily States visits the city. D Luckett and wife return to Galveston after six months away. Captain J A Brooke and Lt Baker of the Texas Rangers are present in town.
City council discussed calling a June election. motion to issue a call was tabled. Officials fight the commission plan and no election will occur. Franchises for piping fuel and telephone lines were deferred to ordinance committee. building committee was directed to obtain specifications and bids for city hall work.
Special Grand Jury indicts Dr Gartrell and Mrs Gartrell of Antler Missouri for first degree murder. They were arraigned and pled not guilty. The案 alleges the killing of A B Dovellin, a Colorado miner, on March 18 and plans to hide the body in Mullberry cemetery. Arrests followed in Kansas City.
A May report from Texas notes the fire department chief discusses attendance at a state meeting. The Ban Astonhy ariel Apastie Mies and MWeusta and Texas Cement are mentioned with transportation to Sherman for a prize contest.
In Caldwell Texas on May 6 a monument was unveiled at the Masonic cemetery with Woodmen of the World ceremonies honoring Vo Meper who died last December. The event featured a host of speakers and a large gathering from the community and Woodmen families.
A fireman on the Hock Island was severely injured when struck by a trolley car near Newark, north of Fort Worth. He was asleep by his engine when he woke and stepped in front of the tram, suffering mangling injuries with possible death.
In Hempstead Town on May 1, James Goren faced a robbery charge for theft from a person. The court placed him under a bond of 500 to await the grand jury. Dr. GW Billington is mentioned as a pocketbook relief figure and President McKinley’s visit to the city is noted.
Texarkana Texas May 6 New York excursionists were welcomed at the depot by local officials and residents before a breakfast at the Smeekins house. The party later transferred to Pleasan hall for a formal reception with Texarkana leaders and business representatives offering hospitality and remarks. Reports also note St Louis and Paris delegations arriving by rail for meetings and social events in Sherman and Austin, with charter activity and discussions of East Texas development and pensions.
A local crowd gathered in Dallas for a special stage stop on a celebrity tour. Speakers included Charles Steinmann and William Fatherworth, addressing relations between At, Lennie, and Teena as the party prepares to depart for Port Worth.
Colonel H B Spinelli a prominent member of the Texas Volunteer Guard died after Brights disease. He was father of a militia officer known as Corus Christ and led local troops. His funeral featured a death masque and a farewell volley by the guard.
State entomologist Mally reports the bell weevil is appearing widely in the district and farmers face a burdensome problem as the pest spreads through crops across the area. May 4.
In Dallas Texas on May 6 the jury found Abe Honee guilty of murdering a Bohemian girl near Topline two years ago. He was sentenced to life in the penitentiary.
Wharton Texas May 8 District Judge Thompson opened the spring term of district court. The grand jury was selected and sworn with foreman JR Cloud and members Frank Holger Jack Paster Willits Preman George Brinklin L Rote H L Mune W J Hobing TR Bently M F Sanders Blenon Hoblin among those named.
A man was shot today in Cleburne Texas with one person killed and another arrested. The event occurred in the May 6 timeframe with local authorities and police confirming an arrest in connection with the incident.
A promotional note extols iron as a natural force for healing and strength, praising Dr. Harter’s Iron Foni and Dr. Trotter’s method for delivering iron into the blood without taxing the system, claiming restored vitality and improved energy.
The report notes Georgy Church of New York seeks recovery after water shortage caused by a Federal cloud event. The Travelers' Association and Lenin era mention, with Mary Ochsya and Woodmen of the World linked to the incident. A Northern wreck near Roch is described with Fireman C. BO Natan injured and a ten hour delay.
The sheriff reports multiple stray or stolen cattle and branded stock including a seven year old cow marked 74 and other cattle with brands and descriptions. Items are listed from various owners such as J A Starton Charles Tutechor and WW Iron with locations and identifying marks noted by the sheriff.
May N. Re Larne travels from Fort Worth Texas to Pensacola Florida to join Captain George Flitteher in commanding the crew that will repair the Milne. Larne, a former employee of the life saving service, brings years of government work and will operate diving gear guiding operations and assist with the craft. The project funds are allocated and workers prepare for the mission.
Decoration Day at Marlin Texas honored Confederate Veterans and Sons of Confederate Veterans. Votan led ceremonies at the grave site with supporters present. Fy AL Thossos delivered an address praising the fallen and the Confederate cause as ceremonies proceeded with reverence.
A young man was fatally wounded in Miptacie Texas yesterday in a country incident. The exact cause and suspects could not be determined, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the injury.
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