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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1901

Page

5

Easing Under New Law on Land Leases and Purchases

Land Commission details answers to questions about school land law and lessee rights. Topics include right to purchase during lease, expiration terms, county applicability, and procedures for filing applications or exercising options under the April 1 act.

Exas Land Commis A Todas Vriay Fem Charles Rogan Landvice Texea Eevion Alwotute Eile Wight Tefere Bendeath CabetuAy Eertion Hiralon Mumia

Towne on Texas future debated by national figures

The piece spots ex Senator Chaylén A Downe from Minnesota visiting New Orleans to discuss future industry expansion beyond oil. It notes Tawne’s controversial role in 54th Congress internal politics and mentions positions affecting tariff and silver policies and potential shifts in western and southern markets.

New Orleans Peaying Chaylén A Downe Minnesota Beanuione Anon Benator Senate Moses Ri Pitt Pece

Ambiguous Legal Notice From County Clerk Office

The document cites lack of a statutory rule on clerk office hours and asserts no law prescribes hours for County Clerk offices. It includes a signature from Office Assistant T. B. Reese, Attorney General, indicating review of the matter.

Cmntr Iminy Wilferman Reese

Temple Topics and Prohibition Petition Update

May 24 report from Temple notes a prohibition petition in Me County moved to the commissioners court for call to election. Antis plan to delay vote and defer to public speakers while Fife meeting draws a local crowd. Attendees include J B Rector and Mrs Rector visiting, with travel plans to Memphis and Atlanta for schooling and visits.

J. BR. Recter Pie Santa Fe Mr. Rector Beamont Oil J. TL. Maanaer Brenham Fife Mineral Wells Mra C. Daline

Texas U C T In Session In Paris Texas

About 400 drummers from the eighth annual convention gathered in Paris Texas on May 24. They opened with a 4 p m assembly then moved to the theater for the opening exercise. Mayor F J Bailey welcomed the group and local officials and plans for a banquet were announced.

Paris Texas F. J. Bailey William Hy Atkinson Maris Comets Bob. Traviman Conneller

Machinery for Cotton Mill to Start by July in Belton

Belton Texas May 22 The cotton factory looms and spindle machinery are being rapidly set up and officials expect full readiness to begin work by July first J L Poot has begun rebuilding the second story of his burned hotel The Salado school exercises and Salado camp reunion are noted with veterans expected at Memphis

Belton Texas J. L. Poot Taian Arnold High School Salado Tun Elos Tan Ane Mempale

Wanted man alert from Eagle Lake sheriff offices

Eagle Lake Texas May 23 officers issued lookout for August Gardner alias August Merer a 23 year old Black male 5 feet 5 inches 110 pounds with brown eyes, gray on beard, wearing a red derby hat olive coat and blue shirt with a bold caplain. Last known contact Eagle Lake.

Eagle Lake Texas August Gardner Olian August Merer Sone Ito Mietnehe Caplan Adi Callison Conatulle Texaa

Editor Dial’s Assailant Fined in County Court

Sam McKinney was convicted in the county court of aggravated assault on Editor St. Jillal of Greenville. The incident occurred after a train ride between Farmeraville and Floydt, with the assailant fined fifteen dollars and thirty days to begin.

Dial McKinney Texas Sam McKinney Jilal Greenville Everal Farmeraville Floydt Oreville Ble

Death by Lightning Strikes Paris Texas Youth

James Maddox, 22, employed by W. H. Hope, feeding cattle near a mill pool in Paris, Texas, was struck and killed by lightning. The incident occurred May 24 as a severe storm moved through the area.

Paris Texas James Maddox W. HB Hope Lo Mill Pool

Murder Trial Opens at Wharton Texas

The Wharton Texas murder trial began with the jury selection for the state against W G Barr in the killing of J Randall. The first venire of sixty men failed to produce a panel, and eight new veniremen were drawn to continue the process.

Jonsthine Annes Horaton W. Tea Dennis & Ey Wharton M. Brown Broke & i Tianetoi J. Hamdall Beth Rareny Ratuall Dion Texas W. G. Barr J. Randall Genansar Sisty

Big Baptist consolidation and Memphis guest delegates

All congregations of the denomination plan consolidation with a large May 4 delegation heading to Memphis and Galveston. Rev W M Morris facilitates church building plans as funds reach $12,000 with $1,000 already raised and $10,000 from the session board, while wreckage cleanup and site decisions proceed. Local clergy and lay leaders prepare for nationwide church reorganization amid storm damage reflections and a Northern- Southern ties appeal.

Galveston Texas W. M. Morris First Baptist Church Iry Dullets Harris Pr. Mathistos Tommer Ennlup Teachet Baptiste Plotaby Georgia Alba Carolina Lie Chubel

Weather and Crops Report Across Texas Counties

May rain showers improve conditions in Pendleton Hel County and surrounding Texas areas. Reports note heavy rains damaging some grain in Changer Wilsoe County while others describe beneficial showers aiding late crops and overall crop health across multiple counties including Austin, Travis, Robertson, Gonzales, Burleson, and Giddings.

Pendleon Hel Couny Texas Kouney Austin County Wilsoe County Athens Henderson Counnry Harwood Gonzales County Storkmen Caldwell Burleson County Giddings Elie

Tornado winds and floods hit Texas crop country

A flood of reports from Lockhart to Cyrm and Timpion describe heavy rain and high winds. Farmers report cotton stands damaged or not yet emerged while corn and other crops anticipate improved growth after timely showers. May 24 to 74 dates mark scattered storm activity and lingering field effects across Linestoie and Canty counties.

Farwern Lockhart Cotnwell County Teian Thornton Linestoie County Texas Learef den Canty

Trustworthy Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy Endorsed

Hartford storekeeper Devyglet A Wy testifies to a cholera and diarrhea remedy's effectiveness after a customer collapsed from chills and fainted. He reports rapid relief within fifteen minutes and notes the remedy is sold by all druggists. The testimonial elevates the product's reputation.

Colle Shwetellé Hartford Conn mViine Roy Merlin Oolle Hwg

Fragmented Texas City Notes and Incidents

A garbled Texas roundup reports accidents, crimes, and local events across towns like Waco Vernon Abilene Houston and Fort Worth. Entries mention killings by a falling tire a burglary at a market a court case and new buildings while others note weather and public notices with varied outcomes and dates.

Willis Local Notes and Social Snippets

Willis notes report Prof and Mrs Kooken at home after visiting relatives in Forrin ahead of a summer normal starting Monday. A teachers’ rite is held for Miyson Laura and Nuvaanto family visits W. G. Powell. Tax Assessor J. Wheeler Simonton was in town yesterday. Miss Tily Dardan returned from Corsigen where she taught all year.

Damaged by a Severe Hail Storm Hits Gainesville Area

A heavy hailstorm struck Gainesville Texas at about 4 pm causing widespread damage across Nocona Henrietta and surrounding areas in Montague county. Rivers of rain and strong winds accompanied hail as roads flooded and structures suffered breakages.

Gainesville Texas Nocona Henrietta Geerace Montagne County

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