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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1900

Page

6

City Council Votes to Inspect Milk and Food Products

The city council met with all aldermen except Hobbivon and Tuffly. The board of public works recommended contracts for Hogan Street sewer and Engelke Street gravel paving and the acceptance of a bid for Obenevert Street gravel. An ordinance to inspect milk and all food products by the health department was passed, with live animals and butchered meat to be included.

Hobbivon Board of Public Works C. EB. Donnelly Hogan Street Englake Street James Took Obenevert Street Health Department C.K. Donnelly Lielogan Fridu D Board of Public Works J. E. Donnelly Sind. Adige Peara of Public Works James Odin Lyons Fame Adoptad Amex Roma Monwell Mintren J. L. Williams Astile Lorinsa William Coparathon Mra HH E. Everts Minive Aditi D. Moore W. J. Howard Haahes Committee Galibart Finance Cammities Couta Eniicer Miller Buffalo Street Simma Street Southern Pacific Railway Company Hussey Vale of Buildings

Burglaries Reported Across City As Local Authorities Investigate

Police investigate multiple burglaries including Jo Schoenmann's Preston Avenue home and Mendelswohn & Cloom's Tr avis Street store after a pursued suspect shot at an officer. Provisions, clothes, hats, and shrubs were stolen from several residences and shops as thefts continue in the area.

Joh Howard Jo Schoenmann Preston Avenue Ratorday Fred Bly Gieves Bohownmiann’s Mendelswohn & Cloom's Travis Street Fehoenmann's Ile Quinn Negro Florissa

Hoard Organised by City Council Police and Health Board

The police and health board of the city council known as the civil services board was organized by electing Alderman Thomas as chairman and Alderman Miller as secretary. Members include Aldermen Woolford Bennett and the mayor as ex-officio. The board will meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month and will handle complaints from departments under its jurisdiction.

Oroted Z. J. Johnson Asaeasor and Callegtor Welsh Morris Plumbing Company Igine House Paavel Thomas and Bennett Mike Iimita Thompeon Crawford Buffalo I Street Tridee Second Ward Thompson Swedn Propery Bogelko Street Middle Gilatean Algerian O'Leary San Felipe Carrie Ie Donna Oo Leary Health Department Maine Carriny O'Leary Milam Dallas Dernin Lennan Wermin Aebertin Hogan Wheel Carrie Soarten CHOTA Ty Aldermen Thompson and Miller Rmnyar Pavink Borelho Thess Police Bre and Health Board City Council Lo Civil Services Board Thomas Miller Woolford Bennett Corcornn Oxienda

New Fire Alarm Boxes Installed in Howell and Canton

A number of new fire alarm boxes have been placed and existing boxes replaced. A refreshed list printed by Roplmel Bros., Insurance agents, for free distribution shows locations of all alarm boxes in Howell and Canton.

Roplmel Bros Insurance Agenta Howson Callani

Drink Pal Pinto water at Kiesling's Soda Fountain

A brief local notice promotes Pal Pinto water available at Kiesling's Soda Fountain located at 602 Main Street, inviting customers to sample the beverage.

Kiesling’s Main Street

Candidate Boreck Appeals For Democratic Primary Support

County Judge hopeful W Boreck announces in the morning’s Poet as a candidate for county judge subject to Democratic primaries on July 7. Bocock, a Honiton attorney with Virginia University 1876 training, has lived in Texas thirteen years and previously served as county attorney. Neighbors praise him as a gentleman fit for the office and he calls for more and better county roads.

W. Boreck Bocock Honiton University of Virginia Texas Oriege Theh

Foster's Local Forecasts and Household Disinfectant Note

Weather brief lists cool conditions May 21 to May 23 with varying labels and a warmer forecast May 4. It also urges reliance on Platt's Chlorides for household disinfection, noting odorless and cheap properties.

Foster

Telegrams Undelivered at Postal Telegraph Office

Un delivered telegrams remain at 118 Main Street for Fugene C. Blake and J. La Yeden. Sheriff O'Brien of Birmingham plans to return today with a prisoner held here awaiting transfer to Tirtilneheay. Faith Home meeting at Shearn church to proceed this morning with ticket holders urged to attend and settle accounts.

The Postal Telegraph Company Main Street C. Blake J. la Yeden Sherif O'Brien Birmingham Ale Cjly Yeat Faith Home Shearn Church Naka Thin Imeotinit Mra Grant Nise Cartier Geen, Desive New York

Weimar visitor list at the Bristol hotel and local arrivals

A string of visitors and residents are listed at the Bristol in the city, including T. A. Hill of Weimar, W. F. Ptreath of Galveston, attorney R. Arron of Angleton, and others from New Orleans, Dallas, San Antonio, and Angleton. Notes mention business trips, visits, and registrations.

T. A. Hill Weimar Bristol W. FP. Treath Galveston Latham Ly. R. Arron Angleton M. H. Teensend Columbus Jen Liellimap New Orleans Leopold Tavy Yeaterday B. Maxevw Zuonts Yeaterday W. C. Padgitt,Jr Dallas Mire Jo KR. Greenhill Cora Fuaus Now Orleans Viet Slater Mira Austin Wetler Pollard Mra Charles Wood San Antonio Lasher stanley #irees Julius Gorlin Eead*arters John Hackbarth Sealy Mr. Bor Edna Jockcoh le Batinets A. T. Rev Rk Ray J. Duff Fevith W. HL Peck

Local political chatter and travel notes on state figures

The piece notes political debate over a candidate in the Toeth district and mentions Mrs. W. K. Dumbie planning a two week trip to New Orleans. It also reports Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Moody returning from New Orleans and Moody representing the First National Bank of Houston in the La Ports Railway case before the United States Court of Appeals, with an eventual decision anticipated.

W. K. Dumbie Southern Pacific Tienda New Orleans Mra B. BL Moody New Orlanne Moody First National Bank of Houston la Ports United States

Cable reports Arthur Johnson en route to Oberammergau

A cable from secretary Floley Scyriges of the American Lecture association notes Arthur Johnson Houston Texas has safely arrived in Bremen Germany. Johnson, known for work with the American Lumberman, heads to Oberammergau South Bavaria to collect matériel for an illustrated lecture on the Passion Play ahead of a tour next fall.

Arthur Johnson Cheromergan Oberammergau Bavaria

Death notices for two Houston residents reported

Mrs Leoonah M Haddon and Mrs Lennah M Haddon aged 9% years died at home in Houston yesterday. The bodies will be taken to Anderson Grimes County for internment. Edward Turpin died at St Josephs Infirmary yesterday and will be buried at Magnolia Cemetery this afternoon. Turpin known as Brockey, once ran a Hempstead business. his wife died years ago. He left two children in Kennelend and a mother in New Orleans to whom the debt of his last rites was wired.

Christchurch R. BE. Lee Daughters of the Confederacy Dick Dowling John W. Maxey Dundee Maye Wickes Wickes Albert Sidney Johnston Southland Remirkse Mary Kidd George Kidd Tanehauser Mira Kidd Hutch Mn Roealie Hutcheke Honalie Hutcheson Mutton Molt Seward William Mahl Virgil Masterwon Pred David Joe Pierce Wood Gregg Ruspell Seow Eugene Tullaferro Mildred Everadt McAnhon Hota Liewdlog Hayward Mildred Nelms George Tyler Nellia Hail Libbie Rive Louis Fitegerald Don Gannen Fitel Howard Foster W. Vi TL Watson Orga Virginia Hutcheson A. G. Atumerinay A. F. Baldwin G. A. Buller R. A. Bagby J. Mo Bough T. W. Hell A. Bailey HH. W. Cleareley Bravens G. A. Aranard Jeaso A. Irven Sr. Ae Av Brinsmade Frank Hirke A C. Diehman Cleveol Christien R. Cotton Thomas T. Howard P. Howa William Hudiater Thomas J. Hill Joh R. Hooper Mwohot Heyer E. Jones William Jones Bf. Johnson J. J. Kelly BH. Kona S. K. Langnicker Leo W. A. Tdoyd G. H. Lintefeld M. McAshas W.childrese Martis Mo W. McLeod K. Meliheimy John Moon Charles Miller H. B. McConnell le T. Noyen W. B. Oubiltres C. F. Pancos D. D. Peden W. J. Paschal T. J. Prinde G. A. Quinlan L. M. Rich A. R. Bailey N. A Kilerell Kittrell Trier Troy France D'Auvergne South Leoonah M. Haddon Lennah M. Haddon Houston Joweth E. Haddon Anderson Grimes County Edward Turpin St. Joseph's Infirmary Rowe & Wright Uindieptiikeers Pirlors Magnolia Cemetery Brockey Hempetead Keinnefend New Orleans

Libel charge filed in Justice Malach's court

An affidavit filed yesterday in Justice Malach's court charges Van H. McKinney, manager of the Independent Journal, with opimal libel based on an article concerning the paper and its editor.

Love The Independent Malach van H. McKinney Ako

Trial Scheduled At Two O'Clock This Afternoon

A criminal case involving several party members is set for trial this afternoon at two o'clock. W L Jones signs the document, with questions about penalties and amounts argued as excessive. The proceedings involve multiple named individuals among the colored people and others noted in the report.

Community Fair and Bowling Event Highlight Plans

A public festival plan includes a Turnoverein bowling tournament and an instrumental concert by the Houston band. Officials list president William Telschow and secretary Armvat Teassy among organizers. The program features a dance, a social club gathering, and a shooting contest with a first prize.

Seiralne Iene Gevers Enprae Houston Plokedecoe Chet Houston Toro Ormineee He Park William Telschow Armvat Teassy Taries T. L. Hillendam Dahl al Telschow

High School Holds New Members of Alumni Association

A note from Mullis indicates the high school plans a gathering as new members of the alumni association are to be present. The event signals ongoing alumni engagement and school traditions.

Enal P. Mw High Schoal ‘i Cat Mullis The Alymi

Allens Remedy Advertised for Pain and Fatigue

Fragmentary ad copy touts Allens remedy to soothe swollen feet and fatigue. Phrases mention relief from pain and a promise of energy, with unclear references to powders and applications. The text is garbled but centers on a health product claim.

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