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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1901
Page
3
In New York May 20 James J Jeiles plans to sail to San Francisco next Saturday and may box Roblin or Sharkey for a bout in August. The report notes a possible big fight setup and a return trip to California is contemplated.
The article lists jockeys and teams amid a wintry racing scene, highlighting standout performers and opinions on who may win. It notes a mix of names and abbreviations, with observers discussing tactics and possible outcomes as horses prepare for upcoming events.
An advertisement claims Ayer's Hair Vigor can revive thinning hair and prevent grayness. It asserts that lack of life in hair causes shedding and baldness and promises to restore fullness and vigor in a single remedy.
A garbled sports column lists multiple players and teams with odd spellings and unclear outcomes. Several names appear, including Burkett Wallace Kruger and Childs, plus references to positions and events, but details are fragmented and difficult to parse.
A chaotic paste of names and odds describes the St Louis kindergarten day with Mississippi Valley and five furlong races. Officials list horses and riders including Dobow and others amid a crowded entry of callers, trainers, and observers.
The new Shamrocks sail for an open sea trial from Cussiel Castle to a point off NeW ightchip Die Will Wis, with the old boat racing to match. The article describes the intense follow‑through of the trial, noting the swift start and the crews’ efforts amid weather and sea conditions.
The fragmentary text reports a baseball game in which a home team secured the victory, with multiple players named in passing. It also discusses rail and fuel developments, highlighting liquid fuel research and comparisons to coal, referencing rail routes and global examples.
A fragment shows racing results with numerous misspelled names and items like mile runs and sixteenths. It lists numerous people such as Ethel Wheat Chopin Beans and Celtic Bard with times and distances, plus scattered place names and odd phrases. The legible bits resemble a scorecard or race ledger from a historic meet with inconsistent OCR reads.
A lengthy racing card lists horses such as Briesac Mitchell Shy RSE and Finn Gti with multiple entries like Zolotow Cline Lae Sha, Minyon Hoomermith and Chigway Vets Mile Nina. Runners include Tarmenton Aton and Paline 148 Six furlongs with details on weights, distances, and noteworthy appearances across the event card.
Fragmented report from New York on May 20 details horse racing at World Park with numerous horse names and results. The text lists multiple horses and riders, including several stakes and mile events, but legible specifics are limited due to OCR damage.
San Francisco horse events showcase a mix of unusual horse names and scattered results. The card mentions multiple runners including Corleige Gayton and Five Corleige among others, with tracks and times loosely referenced. The piece lists several furlong races and mile events, highlighting a busy day of competition and unclear outcomes.
A scrambled listing from Cincinnati on May 21 shows multiple horses and riders with times and distances. Names such as Ida Qlehiine Lena A Hollabailoo Mud Belsey and Atomosa Wrandsell are scattered in a sequence of furlong marks and mile heats with a final time around 1 47. The fragmentary text references horses, owners, and judges in a dusty race card style.
Boundary commissions headed by Mayo and Cunningham plan a three boat survey down the Rio Grande from El Die to the Gulf. Mexican engineer Zayas joins the mission to observe along the river banks and assess cross border boundaries.
The report lists rainfall effects across counties such as Anderson, Bell, Brown, and others with notes of rising streams but no floods. It describes crop progress including corn and cotton, concerns over stand and damage, and farmers preparing replanting or harvest actions as of May in multiple locales like Dallas area, Waller, and Vernon.
A burst dam near Weethound caused flooding as the water flowed up to ten feet wide. The Texas capitalists funded repairs at about 1501, but the dam remains ruined and city work halted. No lives were reported as lost, but many residents fled to safety.
Fort Worth Texas May 2 reports say Panhandle rivers and streams are flooding after heavy recent rains. Wagener near Denver saw track levels under water and multiple washouts disrupted traffic in the Wichita Valley region. Siler crews fought fires raised by submerged engines and highways in several locations.
Taylor Texans May 20 reports wind damage from a storm. An added room and plastering walls were blown down. A lamp belonging to Mr John Torke was blown over. Messes were prostrated and electric wires broken from their fastenings. The wind subsided briefly with no loss of life or severe injuries recorded.
A damaged text from Laredo Texin describes a chaotic night east of Laced lant qdicht Volay with bodies and sheep slain. The readable fragments hint at violence and a nearby crime scene, but many details are incomprehensible.
A garbled report from Grimes and Kotorteen counties in Texas describes crop damage and fruit tree losses after a May event. Mentions Pex and Honus Pratrule with references to replanting and affected fields near Ten Wotton Dn Kremoad. Names and places are partially unreadable.
A damaged crop report notes material bowing of the field on May 19 near Elon and Tyewak. Officials describe widespread downing of the crop and note other fields showing similar damage from the weather event.
A heavy wind on May 2 damaged and destroyed the Vero Methodist church in Bremond Trithond. Responders secured the area and assessed remaining structures and safety concerns for the congregants.
Scattered readable fragments describe storm damage in Kadonia Youll area with a demolished school house and related destruction noted. Limited details mention a number of hours or dates and unnamed agencies responding to the event.
Reports from May 2 describe the Brazos River rising rapidly near Hempstead and other communities in Texas. Warned houses and rail lines may flood as rainfall continues, with possible river crest height causing significant damage to crops and infrastructure. Local residents brace for worsening conditions and potential evacuations.
An advertisement promotes the Pyramid Pile Cure from Pearl Co. of Mirah Miche, claiming a painless, cheap, effective treatment for a long-standing anal or rectal condition. It touts quick relief and home sale with no cam treatment.
An incident recounted as Alber Wn Cipriero, a Mexican guard, tried to quell a disturbance but was captured. event details are garbled and located near Eagle Pass with unclear place names and outcomes.
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