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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1901
Page
3
Austin reports indicate a free conference committee resolved key disputes on congressional reapportionment. The agreement reallocates districts with Harris and De Witt counties testing new alignments while Sen. Morris and Rep. Garner influence the final map.
Rev. Dr. Madheid delivered a sermon at the Tenth Street Methodist Church. Mr. Stallenwerck attacked Mr. Moore in heated debate while Mr. Shaw spoke for adoption. The quorum failed to vote. The governor signed a bill creating a new district court for Jefferson County.
The report outlines a new Texas house district map assigning Harris County three seats and cutting it off from alliances. It lists many counties and districts referenced in the plan and notes a total of 108 representatives, plus five more from current membership.
The Senate met at 10 o clock with President Browning presiding and members present. It concurred in House amendments to Beatty's bill creating a separate judicial circuit from Jefferson County and discussed fuel tax levies for Galveston and coast counties. The Deaf, Dumb and Blind Children's bill was debated, and calls were made for another extra session to submit demands of the Waee convention. an afternoon session recessed. In the next morning session, the McFall resolution was suspended and further motions were prepared, including unfinished business from the county and other measures.
The text presents a garbled report of a parliamentary meeting with mentions of committees, amendments, and a adjournment to the next morning. It references figures such as Mr. Ragland and Mr. Davin, and hints at tax and procedural debates without clear outcomes.
The district’s candidate, Wharton, previews his approach to the legislative bill amid strong county support. The campaign lists several counties and towns as part of Wharton’s extended outreach while opponents are cited as challenging canal-related issues.
The Texas Fire Record reports a factory at Jefferson Texas owned by J M Phewire destroyed by a fire. A barn at Prairie Hill Brentam with stables and a buggy house also burned. Losses valued unknown. cause under investigation. fire officials credited to smoking by Sunday occupant.
A sawmill near Palestine Texas belonging to Jew Herrington at Price Bwitch was destroyed by fire yesterday. The mill was valued at about eighteen million dollars and many logs were burned. The cause of the blaze is not yet known.
A series of fires sparked by lightning destroyed several houses near Reptember S John Delawaile and damaged a negro Baptist church near the parish. The blazes, caused by a storm, burned a calf and uprooted hay stacks, with one structure blown down and foundations scorched.
Shipping notices show arrivals and passages of multiple vessels through Norfolk on September 2. Capé Cotonna from Galveston via Key Went, Dover bound to Valencia, and Mtnneely from Galveston via Harve arrive. Several ships pass or move to destinations including Hamborg, Valencia, and live Dungeness.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous districts and geographic areas with scattered names and unclear affiliations. It reads like a catalog of districts, counties, and locales interspersed with personal names and scattered place references. The text lacks a cohesive event or clear narrative.
The bulletin summarizes rain, wind, and storm impacts across counties including Travis, Fayette, Taylor, Hempstead, and Wharton. It notes light to heavy showers, hail, crop damage in cotton and corn, and varied effects on fruits and yields. Local reports mention stalled harvests and cautious optimism for forthcoming conditions.
Fragmented weather notes describe windy conditions with variable chances of precipitation. The garbled items mention days around September and inconsistent spellings, but indicate unsettled skies and gusty winds throughout the period.
Fragmentary weather brief notes mention a trip and a date near the seventeenth with unclear details. The readable items reference a forecast or observational remarks but lack concrete data such as locations or specific conditions.
A severe thunderstorm in Texas struck a neighborhood injuring a 14 year old boy who died instantly. Mrs Athio Ps suffered fatal injuries as lightning damaged the area. Nearby residents scrambled for safety as the storm felled trees and disrupted the scene.
The Orange school district begins a nine month term despite severe weather and poor attendance. The article notes equipment updates and anticipated impacts on the community, forecasting continued operations and student turnout amid challenging conditions.
A fragmentary notice reports the death of Amy Carter aged about 22 in Grandview Texas after a fire incident. Details are incomplete but indicate a fatal burn event and a may be involved.
A garbled OCR passage mentions tangled phrases and names without a clear event, place, or identifiable subject. No coherent news item or outcomes are discernible from the fragment.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a roster of individuals and locations including Astor Morihores DL BP Comfort and several others. The passage lists many personal names such as Alice Bean George Cree Wied Wike God and Middleton amid scattered affiliations and places like Broadway and Washington, but provides no coherent event or narrative.
Fragmentary report notes Grand Master Stoddard at his home with attended by a group including a dark chief and others. The piece mentions a funeral for Bates Speidird and a welcome by a Leading figure, with brief references to General Stoddard and a reception at home.
The Smwilti Merwell murder trial faced a turbulent session as key witness testimony was at issue. The court proceeded with the jury, but a portion of the case was dismissed on a motion, leaving the verdict date uncertain and awaiting further developments.
Smithville Texas opens the school year with a large turnout as the new principal Prof Th W Newlby and superintendent Mr G CD lead the ceremony. Ville Migie academy also reports very large attendance at its opening event.
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