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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1901

Page

2

Busy Presbyterian Assembly Debates Mission Aid and Church Union

The Southern and Northern Presbyterian factions sparred over mission aid and church union plans at a General Assembly session. Advocates argued for clearer standards while opponents warned against compromising Southern distinctive principles. The day featured lengthy speeches and calls for unity tempered by doctrinal cautions.

Danville Canae Watley Rex Mor- Macat Nlp Ty Chienel Thom W Louletln Der Morrie Southern Church Cole Bullitt Blvigg Jill Te U.V Politi Tte

Cumberland Presbyterians Seek Early Location for Orphans Home

A Cumberland Presbyterian assembly in West Point Mich urged early placement of an orphanage and industrial school, announcing a new board and authority to invite Presbyterians to join. The meeting discussed publishing efforts, ministerial ordinations, and Sunday school work, with reports of disciplinary actions and calls for church unity.

West Point Mio Cumberland Board of Mintigers Adeleod St. Louis Cimberland Pivalyterian Etpetians Buniliy Rodavdeire Tore Ihao Owen Keatuely W. Z. Orly Bovis Pea Txos A. Huron Lovie Cwirk Tennesene J. Kirkpatrick California

Presbyterian Assembly Appeals for Aid in Philadelphia

Report from the Presbyterian General Assembly in Philadelphia dated May 21 notes commissioners urging patriotic support and donations to aid Visions Aroused and related efforts. The item reflects wartime morale and communal fundraising activities within church leadership.

Philadelphia

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Relief for Indigestion

A testimonial from Joseph F. Laing of Kentucky claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cured years of indigestion and digestive discomfort. The ad touts improved digestion, energy, and bowel health after use, urging readers to buy Hood's drug.

Hood Joseph F. Laing

Debated Religious Roles Amid Wartime City Meeting

A fragmented report describes a spirited debate among residents and clergy on church duties and governance. Rev. James Al Vince and Dr. Walther weighed in on cemetery oversight, exile implications, and commission recommendations, with opposition arguing for cautious reform and clear authority.

Aiden Ornes James al Vince Walther

Revivals at Brownwood Stir Up the Populses

Greenwood Texas May 20 Evangelist Fitzgerald preached two strong sermons at Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Morning and evening crowds filled the house with a note of revival energy. At the Baptist church Sid Wilton preached thrice with strong appeal to genericечения. Weather and attendance lifted spirits as revival meetings continued.

Fitzgerald Williams Greenwood Texas Cumberlind Presbyterian Church Eyvangelier Fitzgerall Houndrota Joe Tien Olicht Kerns

United Brethren Quadrennial Conference Adjournes in Topeka

The United Brethren in Christ regular quadrennial conference adjourned to meet in Topeka May 22. The gathering included bishops and many district representatives from Central State lower Wisconsin Walsh Northern Tidlinee Jem Meio Timlowe Wisconsin Minnesota Neoaly Athition Wallithy Qhishome Northeastrans Newel Well Kanann, with revival reports from Tyler and Megdor noted.

Topeka Fredletick Central Satelet Lower Wikkesle UN Walsh Northern Tidlneie Jenm Meio Timlowe Winconsie Minnetots Amiadoutl Neoaly Athition Wallithy Qhishome Northeastrans Newel

Railroads Washed Out as Floods Hit Broad Area

Heavy rains caused widespread flooding washing tracks and rail yards from Asherlift to Baltimore. Rivers rose, forcing evacuations and closing subways, bridges, and factories, with thousands displaced and trains rerouted for days.

Cyclone Levels Homes in South Carolina No Lives Lost

A cyclone swept parts of South Carolina with many small houses blown down but no deaths reported. In Charlotte North Carolina heavy damage occurred to buildings along the river and surrounding districts. The storm toppled several residences including the home of James Von Bell, and caused widespread property damage though no fatalities are listed.

Charlotte N. C Emlong Mtrmek Hort Mun 8. C Chawihda Charlotte Belek Fort Mul Wan AE Mountain James von Bell Iter Fara

Unclear OCR fragment on May 21 event in Berelitz taxis

Fragmentary OCR describes a May 21 scene with a miniature bicycle and a movement involving a crowd near an arrest site. The text is garbled with many nonsensical terms, making precise details and location uncertain. No clear names or outcomes emerge.

Berelitz Taxis Trown

Railroad Tracks Washed Away Delays Hit Town

Damaged rails and washed-out tracks disrupt Rooxvilley area transit as spring storms sweep the region. Local roads flood, train service halted, and several crossings remain closed while crews assess the damage and begin repairs. Officials warn motorists to expect ongoing delays through the week.

Fire records barn blaze in Waco destroys buildings

Fire swept through a Waco area causing extensive damage to several structures. Firemen fought the blaze into the night with the cause undetermined and insurance partially covering the loss.

Residence Fire at Cleburne Destroys Home and Contents

Fire razed a residence in Cleburne Texas May 24 destroying the frame dwelling occupied by Elm McCarty. The property owned by Eigar Kweques suffered about 800 dollars in damage with household goods reduced to ashes.

Cleburne Clburne Texas Elm McCarty Eigar Kweques Panee Iedee

Petition in Bankruptcy Filed in Texas Court

Petition in bankruptcy filed in the United States court by Mhurkie D Bale, noting no trustee or assets. filing lists a debt amount of 6 Set TU and references fialvorton, Texas. The document appears fragmented with unreadable names and figures.

Fialvorton Texas

Texas Naval Cadets Pass Final Examinations

May 21 Amiapile Md reports a batch of naval cadets completed the mental topographic exam and passed. The list includes cadets from Texas with names obscured in the copy, reflecting formal commendations for the successful examination results.

Texas Naval Amiapile Oval Meadinnys Accourt Apa Nipka Hewy Toxo

Sk Joie the Mee Tho Rinday tin fon

A brief notice reports on a local event featuring Sk Joie the Mee Tho Rinday tin fon with uncertain details. The fragmentary OCR suggests community interest but provides few verifiable facts or dates.

Disappointing Shamrock Trial Race Highlights Stocky Baseball Odds

The report covers a chaotic set of late May sports results from New York and other cities. It notes Matrihiwent’s seventh win and a wind‑affected race as well as multiple baseball scores and weather‑impacted games across Cincinnati Boston and Shreveport with scattered inning tallies and a mix of erratic play and rain delays.

Shamrock Abeats Rival in Tumultuous Boat Race Trial

A prospective race between Shamrock and a challenger faced heavy seas and erratic results. Reported problems with the Shamrock crew and equipment raised questions about future performance, with observers leaning toward Shamrock showing better form but unsure of final outcomes in rough conditions.

Beaumont oil field land offered for development plan

Company reports 26 acres in Beaumont oil fields with Veatch league and Bullock league sections. Expert forecasts 91 wells on surface indications. board authorizes limited treasury stock at 6 cents per share, par 10 cents. Subscriptions start at 500 shares, via Planters and Mechanics National Bank Houston or South Texas National Bank Houston.

Beaumont Oil Fields Lucas Geyser S. Ic Treasury Planters and Mechanics National Bank Houston South Texas National Bank Texas

Horse Racing Results From Moris Park New York May 21

A transcription of Moris Park racing cards lists multiple races at one mile and shorter, with names like Rel Daiweel, Benaduca, The Amiuteti¢ op, and The Gaiety among entrants. Results include champions and numerous four and six furlong sprints, selling events, and mile heats with varied horses and times noted.

New York Relig -Birhira Mieltehie Oliver Mae Sparks Thine O'agen Rel Daiweel Benaduca Tine Feven Furite Voira On Kartharina Gionbellle Mile Goda Foruth Pines the Rhymer Gant Time

Thurles 108 and Other Racing Notes at Latonia

A fragmented report lists horse names and results from Latonia and other venues. Mentions include Thurles 108, Baulenier, Be Chipme 17, and a series of race outcomes with several trainers and locations noted, reflecting a busy racing card with multiple horses and stakes.

Thurles Baulenier Be Chipme Erty Doe Lew Neangle Adoni Atay Ike

Racedat Fair Grounds May 21 Feature Results

Results from the Fair Grounds at St Lenly on May 21 list several horses and times across furlongs. Notable names include Talapa Joe Johnson Biary Pullow Gay and Wontern states. entries appear varied with incomplete spellings and OCR errors.

St. Lenly Talapa Oki Witgendlin Tine Smh Seven Furlouta Sel Ny Joe Johnson Biary Pullow Gay Pyar Seeee

Turki wrestler claims quick pins in double bout

The report notes a rapid pair of wins in a swift match, detailing a Turk dominating three opponents with multiple pin attempts. It highlights two brief, decisive exchanges within about thirty minutes, marking a notable performance by the Turkish competitor.

Bufaly Ed Atherton Prooy Gallagher Otto Foster Exeh Twies Nowroglah

America’s Cup Defender Brine Rot Story

A garbled report about the America's Cup defender Constitution with mentions of Nag ragonseft and Duncan. The text notes poor condition and lack of improvement in seaworthiness and readiness, with unclear details and dates.

Brine Rot Nagragonseft Duncan

Zephyr and Velvet Rose Sold in Cleveland Trade

Chacen Ai Winship of Les Abrelos sells trotting mares Zontyr and Velvet Rose to J A McKinnel of Terrace Farm Tirwavnie Patho for a large sum, the highest payment for a Ryckrold Ally in years.

Zephyr Velvet Rose Cleveland Ohl

Local racing feature reports unclear outcome at Yorkaneing

Fragmentary notes describe Lester Reiff winning a tendon event at a Yorkaneing Meeting on May 21. The report includes garbled names and places with references to Bind stakes and Oxbridge, but key details and participants remain unclear.

Lester Reiff Tolay Sehemus Leateriff

Malaria Causes Biliousness in Local Patients

Health notes report malaria symptoms include biliousness among residents seen this season. Medical advisors urge early diagnosis and hydration.

Olympian Games Set On for 1M Contest in Chicago

A meeting of the Aviomobile club in Darin on May 21 chose Chicago as the host city for the quadriennial Olympian games to be held next year.

Darin Ommlites Chicago

Fragmented OCR Says Unclear Historical Note

The readable text is garbled and non-grammatical. It mentions concepts like assembly strength and mermaids but lacks coherent facts, dates, or identifiable names to form a meaningful summary. No clear event or person is verifiable in the legible portion.

Unclear 19th Century Events Reported From Many Places

An OCR filled with fragmented notes mentions a grand jury in Ayres tragedy at Willington, a mandamus case on state rights to Led Wyends, warrants to Confederate prisoners, storms near Galveston Island, and the Mesos veterans reunion at Port Word with the King’s Daughters event in Fort Worth.

Treabyterian Assembly Henlow Grand Jury Willigton Sug Peaielsee McKinney Ie Galveston Island Anssetha Nevshin Tallas Cpa Port Word Fim Tay King's Daughters St Ifort

Governor Aden and Piveciied Dis Annual Reyolt

Fragmented report notes a political dispute involving Governor Aden of Baste and the Piveciied Dis, with references to a fouring Chhun’s indemnity plan and a pension outcome at West Point. Security secretary Teait is mentioned in connection with achieving a disinvsated pension.

Aden Baste

Fragmented text about attacks and locations

The readable phrases reference attacks and unfamiliar names, mentioning a mall and international terms. The scattered words point to a report on incidents, with unclear dates or entities.

Unclear OCR fragment yields limited death notices

Fragmentary text from a newspaper page mentions deaths and names, but readable details are sparse. The garbled lines reference individuals and locations without coherent events or dates.

Cotton hearing on prices and road consolidations noted

The hearing on cotton prices was taken up by officials, with discussions on the Petaca purchase price for Fore Worth and Rio Grande. The Mexican Central proposes consolidating Mexican roads as part of the Naving plan.

Petaca Rio Grande

Cuban Convention Report Fails to Reach a Vote in Havana

At Tolty’s desk in Havana on May 23 the Cuban convention considered the Milibory report of the committee but did not approve it for a vote. Senor Gualberto Vomex and others spoke against the radical faction as Senor Gomes and supporters attacked the minority and US policy in Cuba. The convention adjourned without a vote.

Havana Tolty Deak Calla Gualberto Gowes PMI Onf Wasinetet Senork Sangrie Eailly Ségor Gomes United States

Sentai Lucas Sinks Three Alli at Toten Menond

A report notes Sentai Lucas sinks three foes at Toten Menond while there is mention of upcoming events at Evhler in Beaumont. An additional damage claim is filed at Beaumont.

Sentai Lucas Toten Evhler Beaumont

Hail and Trial Amid Confusing Report from New York

Unclear OCR text mentions Matthewson New York and a trial relating to Stomrocks and a power port. Readable facts are limited. no clear names, dates, or outcomes emerge.

Yestaplay Hail “Pants Matthewson New York R Centinues Stomrocks

Untold Local News Fragments Prompt A Brief Card

Fragmentary notes describe civic events and figures from Houston and Beaumont with unclear details. Names such as Bergman Captain Lucas and President Mel appear in garbled text, suggesting memorials, visits, or firsts, but specifics are unreadable.

Sid Miepainnd Hinchi Bergman Lucas Beaumont Lund Mel Houston Tog Listorien

Royal Arcanum Officer Roster Listed for Asheville

The Royal Arcanum in Asheville, North Carolina, on May 21 announced its officers. Supreme Regent Joseph Hitts of Pittsburgh. Pact Supreme Vice Regent A B Robinson. Supreme Chancellor Linward C Wiggins. Secretary W C Robertson. Supreme Treasurer Edward de RRP of Boston Massachusetts.

Royal Arcanum Asheville NO C

Shooting in Menard County Fatally Wounds Steinckman

A shooting in Menard County wounds a prominent local figure, Torne, in San Angelo area with reports indicating serious injuries and ongoing medical attention. Authorities continue investigation into the incident dated May 21.

Menard Conti San Angelo Torne Hell Steckman Menard County

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