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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1901

Page

5

Supreme Court ruling bars tax on railroad franchise in Texas case

In May texts from Travis, the Texas Supreme Court refused an error in the Texas v. Ant and Northwestern Railroad Co. case. It held the legislature cannot direct tax the franchise of a railroad company as a separate entity from its tangible property, preserving the franchise as non taxable separately.

Supreme Texas Ant and Northwestern Railroad Company Asd Corporation Triangle Nnrth Travia Mink Ae Repeatey Prt Imrentio Texas Fon Court of Civil Appeals Travis Raiteond Tina Eowith Emi Maui Neal Pipher Winnett Ebomany Mvs Mt Fee Ieee Enim Aes Lms Starinin Ws Id: Ah, Evry Ftanelive At the de Scription Valve Hilton Hatin Renae Ile Jaesauie Eliraeter

Texas Emouating Students To Meet And Graduates

The article lists teachers elected for public schools and notes music and band events at multiple Texas locations. It mentions the McKinney and Brownsville areas, upcoming concerts by the Rev S Bo Chanatlit group, and a school orchestra under Prof J J Oinehier. Details include dates in May and June and names of involved educators and performers.

Cornus Christi High School Christi Torna Mig Dora Momenee Thomas Eon Heath Violly Chas Nadby J. J. Oinehier Tee Kate Chatillon C. Meath K. von Thycher Srtinn Orcheutys Kray

Public Schools Teay 22 The ity acnoe Sareea

Public schools issue a notice about a city event with scant readable details. The fragment mentions Teay 22 and Sareea in connection with administrative actions. Entities and exact actions are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Luling Graduates Entertained By Mrs Gasken

Luling graduates were entertained last night by Mrs Voi Gasken. The event featured a juvenile orchestra and refreshments. Attendees included Taning Pexan Mily 22 and several named guests. the overall sentiment called the occasion the prime delight of the tale.

Luling Taning Pexan Mily 22 Juwiliie Toenfair Pete Hedanies Fale

Unclear Texst Commencement Remarks Delayed

May events at a Texas ceremony were marred by garbled commentary and a disjointed transcript. The speaker was TF Tardy of Naregdootve with remarks on spiritual riches and continued struggles. W. Slajpeon of Gilmer is set to address the class at the Wednesday graduation night ceremony.

Texst Davy

Smithville Schools appoint new teachers for next term

May 22 report from Smithville Texas lists changes in teaching staff. Superintendent Fouter plans to accept the position. C Foner and KR W Nowlin are named among supervisors and principals. Miss Naano Maynard elected for the forthcoming term. Miss Mealek not applying. Mr. Pa Will not be here next term. details describe reassignments and history of the school reform.

Smithville Tesas Woweet Sthiool Trasteem Lian Suerte Pestel

Hearne Teachers Named After School Board Meeting

In Hearne Texas on May 22 the school board elected teachers for the coming term at the city hall. Names include Superintendent J. Stender and K. Kepke, principal J. Neil, and teachers Marie Shields Brean Alma Har fon Wheelock Flisaberti Werden Fitechee J. W. De Bhasep Shielde. De Bhasep Shielde plans to move soon to Tennessee for his future home.

Mearne Texas K. Stender de Shaera Tennesser

New Schools for Victoria Victoria Tex May 21

A Victoria firm was awarded the contract as the lowest bidder in the bidding process for new schools in Victoria. The award sets the stage for construction and expected project milestones pending final approvals and funding.

Victoria Texme Victoria Fim

Fragmentary note on school site and race wards plan

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a two brick structure and a depenient sehine. It references aiding Caley on the altee of thio cac hi oat int with colored children, and a plan for a ward in the Flest ward. This seems to describe a segregated schooling or facility location proposal in a city ward.

Caley Flest

Rosenberg Teachers Elected in Town School District

In Rosenberg Towenbore independent school district meeting, teachers were elected for the coming year. Hindpal J was named acting principal, Lret W C Mitjors of Colton woods primary selected, and Josse Catren of Hoseners appointed as president. A contract was awarded to install eight school tiling, costing about Wome, with readiness for Kenodl opening in September.

Rosenberg Torus Towenbore Hindpal Pref Datant W. C. Mitjors Colton Woods Primairy Portoent Mins Josse Catren Hoseners Kenodl

Range Texas May 2 Teachers Elected at Called Meeting

In Range, Texas a called meeting of the board of trustees elected teachers for the public schools for the ensuing year. Names listed include M. Alma Rutter, Jennie Greer, W. Strong, P. Jackson, Kate Hastes, Mrs Mettler, and others. At Hillsboro Texas on May 22 the city board announced new teachers for the public schools, with several named including Thompson and Parity among others.

Range Texas Dackeon He Blanton Mina Alma Rutter Jennie Greer Nial W. Strong T. Jackson Caldwell Fresteen Piblie Shila He Elty Reir Rat Malone Sasanal Binith Aura Kate Hastes Mettler Merrin Att Nora Tetchers Peerecint Mine Mbaielan Braunwonit Carel Thompson Furlesmn Sne Wierd Fyplinera Apatk Paritay Tana Rewliened Hillsboro NiCehord Texan Mewor J. Witkon Misees Almia Almia Thoin Teostalind Wheten Duele Adh Jones Pritchett Joan Cree

Fragmentary OCR Item On Public Notices

The readable text shows garbled phrases about public notices and officials. It mentions entities like Gis BOAO Clenter and Prim, with references to weeks and a center, but most names and places are unclear. The fragment suggests a public notice context without coherent events or actions to summarize.

Election results from Georgetown method meeting

In Georgomery, Texas on May 24, residents elected several officials for upcoming terms. Annie Moore and others were listed among those chosen, with few exceptions noted for the voting.

Geormypiewy Texas Georgetown Annie Moore Vitae

Eviction of Teachers Announced at Texas Event

A rough report notes teachers being evicted at an event in Texas. Principal Mary Seppeet meets with attendees. Post positions shift as the first assistant’s role moves to a mile.

Hitt Texas Mary Seppeet Wevorni

MeTile Texas Meeting Eyes School Consolidation

In MeTile Texas on May 21 the board of trustees of the ae poultice school discussed future consolidation. The meeting opened with remarks by the chair and featured a review of proposed plans and financial considerations for potential merger.

MeTile Texas Heli Westerdar

Denton High School Graduation Held in Denton

Graduates from Denton High School were recognized in a ceremony in Denton. The event featured senior recipients including Sindh Matlock Meritt and Pearl Wheel id, with recognized achievements from Gay F Witheraecon and Gilet Ll. McCullt Whaat To Peven.

Denton High School Denton Pexis Mayo 21 Fiat Niewe Theogradiites Cine Sindh Witheraecon Gilet Ll. McCullt

History by Dr Burleson and his Texas recollections

A fragmentary notice describes a forthcoming historical work by Dr Burleson and contributors, detailing the author’s Texas life, university circles, and aims. It notes foreword by Harrison and a focus on reminiscences, with an anticipated exhibit and editor’s notes.

Remedy Promises Purified Blood and Strength

A promotional piece touts Dr Ularter’s remedy as purifying and enriching blood. It claims gentle iron supports teeth and stomach, boosts strength, and aids rheumatism stomach troubles and nervousness. Quackish endorsement cites famous treatments and urges readers to try the remedy.

Thomson Reimenty Ivordere Mernu Parter Daytaa

Change in Sponsors at Texas Confederate Veterans Reunion

Text notes a sponsor change for the Texas Confederate Veterans reunion with Miex Ines Ap thony and Zula Cochran elected as sponsors, including Lawrence involvement and mention of Walled Confederate Veterans.

Verre Texas Miex Ines Apthony J. Fr Stuart Caiop Walled Confederate Veterans Enenally Mise Zula Cochran Uy Dear Lawrence Haw Anit

Unclear text snippet from historical page

The readable fragment hints at a spring dare practice with artaleeak terms and references to impurities, cleansing, and energy. It mentions names or codes like Abbott and Malo, plus possible agency identifiers, but the passage is fragmented with many garbled words and lacks coherent events or dates.

Island City News Items and Damages Suit In Galveston

In Galveston on May 28 a suit for heavy damages was filed against the Southern Poetic company over injuries from a May 10 trestle fall in the western part of the city. The plaintiff alleges loss of wages and medical costs due to the defendant's alleged negligence during a work assignment. The report also notes a near-drowning incident when a scow turned turtle near the harbor, with Eugene Clark cited for heroic attempts to rescue others and hospitalization following the incident.

Galveston Mir Bitthsfieth Mateher Tay Telok Ull Agate Sanihern Maite Wimages i Oe Arm of Soo Lim Texas Mae Gilveston Eugene Clark Howe

NOTED DAMAGE SUIT FROM TEXAS RAILWAY CASE

Plaintiff recovered a judgment after a lengthy trial in El Pied, Texas, May 22. The suit arose from billing tolls and damages related to passenger use and alleged mistreatment by the Southern Pavile railway. Attorney Milard Patterson represented the plaintiff. the defense argued prior conduct and toll disputes. The decision reflected damages and cost allocations, but the trial left untold questions about ongoing carrier practices.

el Pied Texas Petel Dan Oge Milard -Pattenson Plum & Petenl Annies Livrario Lupwest Duteabuck Pavile Paneenger Wilige Patterson Erik Huorent

Seven Years on Third Trial in Palestine Case

Late Saturday evening the jury in the Lawrence murder case, moved here for change of venue, returned a verdict enacting a seven year sentence as total punishment. The trial began days earlier with the defendant facing grave accusations in the county court, and the proceedings concluded after extended deliberations by the panel.

Palestine Texas Lauwawr Hirusie

Teething Remedy Promoted for Babies in Early Ad Text

An old advertisement touts Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies. It claims to calm the child and ease gums while relieving wind colic, presenting a remedy used by caregivers of the era.

Winslow

Injunction Sought Over Cordova Hotel Sale in Beaumont

A Beaumont court petition seeks to bar transfer of the Cordova Hotel, alleging the owner attempted to deprive the plaintiff of possession and restrain her from accessing the premises. The filing claims interference, coercive acts, and requests damages up to ten thousand dollars and related relief.

Pupil promotion records to be received at Calvert school

Calvert Texas May 23 pupils will be admitted tomorrow at 1 o clock to receive their promotion records. The school year has been successful overall. A meeting of the stockholders of the Brasoa Valley Coal Clay and Munoufactory was noted.

Galveston Texas Amundsen Potie Hell Houston Galeton Clowey Nu Pola Wook Weber de Abemigemente Theo Calvert Brasoa

Calvert Plague Report Signals Local Health Concerns

In town residents report fever and illness amid warnings of continual sickness. Medical officials list names of local patients in Jacksonville and San Antillie as health measures expand. Officials note improving conditions in Calvert, with a cautious outlook and ongoing fever surveillance.

State Capital Bids for Denton Teachers and County Appointments

A Denton normal school recruitment and Austin appointments dominate the State Capital notes. May 6 reports list personnel changes, county incorporations, and new company disclosures. Several named figures and counties appear in the broad briefing, with mentions of educational and civic appointments and local business interests.

Denton Normal Austin Texon Kendal Abaahon Ted Jae Che Tewebery

Spraying machine touted in Brentam Budgets street demo

Long report from Brenham Texas outlines a two week effort by Mr. Broeckmeyer of Willem Penn tintheon to create a spraying device mounted on a wagon or two front wheels. The device allegedly could adapt to different vehicles and claimed a novel hydraulic or mechanical method. supporters brag of improved efficiency and potential commercial viability. The piece then notes a public exhibition on Brentam streets with tepid reaction and mentions related civic events and local personalities.

Brenham Texans Broeckmeyer Willem Penn Tintheon SUIS Chea Meedoeekimeaa Trentany HMB Mika Mary Stone Seth Antonio Ealing Heber Strouse Penead Hending Tir Afra Pleo Vievorta Taenhin Finnston Nistor Tata

Revival in Waxahachie Texas Leads Evening Service

A May 20 revival at Waxahachie Waxahaville is led by Evangelist Allen Wilson with support from Otte's team. Attendees report strong singing by a 100-voice choir and fourteen altar responses after the service as nightfall ends the event.

Waxahaville Texas Fevival Bhootig Eogress Chirtation Chek Ty Evangeliet Allen Wilson Hast Otte

Bloating Illness Advised By A. BE at 502 Main

A garbled local notice promotes a diet by A. BE at 502 Main for curing various stomach and bowel complaints. The fragment mentions liver bile secretion issues and unnamed remedies, presenting questionable medical claims.

Peter A. BE

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