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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1900
Page
3
The article notes Houston's potential growth into a major city in Texas with comparisons to Los Angeles. It covers prospects of new hotels and infrastructure, plans for the World’s Fair, and local commentary by business figures on gas meters, electric meters, and road improvements.
The M C A Noten reports George Williams leads the men’s meeting this afternoon. The ladies auxiliary schedules a news meeting next Wednesday at 4 o'clock. Members are urged to attend. Attendees may obtain tickets for two illustrated entertainments by Bolling Arthur Johnson at the YMCA room.
Mrs Metz wife of Dr M Mets a noted physician in Metz Texas died shortly after a brief illness. Her remains were shipped today to Urban Obie for burial following funeral arrangements in Metz.
Judge J R Burnett presided as referee in the Houston division as creditors of several bankrupt firms held meetings in the Kiam building. George Sehware of Hempstead was recommended for 40 percent composition. Foster Poole of Canton had receivership continued with sale authority. Be Dorough was elected trustee for Max Kalsewetter of Bellville. Gus Lewy was appointed trustee for Charles Beycher of Weinamr. Karl Heit’s case adjourned to October 20. Howard Bros of Sealy had marshal possession ordered. creditors to reconvene in Houston on November 2.
Letter discusses refunding amounts paid by property owners for street pavements before a supreme court ruling. It weighs who benefits from the paving and whether former owners who sold properties should be reimbursed. The writer doubts the certificate system can provide refunds to displaced sellers.
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