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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1901
Page
5
Avettti Texas September 6 report details no quorum in senate and house during a five day second called session. Bills on appropriation for the State University move slowly as lawmakers debate strategy, with key figures and committees named and plans for further sessions and adjournment discussed amid partisan tension.
The Senate failed to establish a quorum as Browning called the meeting to order, sparking interruptions. Members listed include Gilverton, Gripman, Hager, Lipscrant, Miller, Porter, Williams, and others. The House later rapped for order and adjourned after declaring a quorum not met.
Calvert Tex September 1 The Postoffice robber attempted to flee to New York as he rode the early morning train toward Waco. Deputies pursued near Meisel and Marlin station when the man leaped from the moving car and was injured by a perdo. The incident follows a prior check forgery case and details a young offender’s ascent and downfall. Arthur Abrams funeral services held at his parents’ home with relatives from Corsicana attending. Local figures from Austin and Franklin visited, and Van derbilt University student preacher addressed the crowd on Foreign Missions.
Senator Hanger of Fort Worth and his wife visited Mesias last night, accompanying him on a trip with Mrs Hanger. Mr Scroggs and his wife of Chines were also present, and Kenowy traveled via Austin this morning before returning at noon.
Report from Beaumont Texas in September describes three fear wells mowed on the morning with one well named Moon Skinner showing strong flow and high output. Safety committee chair G A Ashateman warns violators of safety rules could face legal action to protect lives and property. Contracts outline large tonnage totals for tanks and equipment in the works, with investors and buyers listed among the shares and prices for the wells and related assets.
Austin reports the treasury department reallocating funds for state school land payments as West Texas lawmakers push to take up public land. With a large money flow, supporters predict little land left in the region by year’s end, a concern for local settlers and lawmakers.
A fragment notes air Boulde uses for fuel and mentions wets tow something. Managements claim that it is cheaper than wood, though the text is unclear and partly garbled.
Galveston Texas September reports outline a forthcoming city government overhaul with five commissions two elective three appointed by the governor. The governor has not yet announced choices, while municipal duties and police fire and public works will transfer to the new city commissioners after the election.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe road material work in Texas on September 8. Mentions asphalt quantities and boring to assess ore near Pale Mirth, with unclear measurements and local site references.
The piece outlines a Confederate Reunion to be held in Dallas and Waloe Texas with plans for a grand display. Governor Joseph De Sayers opens the event with remarks for veterans and a major program including a concert by Bruce Conterno and performances at the hall, plus rides, exhibits, and a spring reunion.
Manhattan brokers report oil stocks sold at record lows with prices slipping to 20 and 2 per barrel in buyers’ interest. Trading showed thin demand as crude listings and unlisted stocks moved in narrow ranges. several names across American, Pacific, and Houston-Beaumont markets appear with varied bids and asks amid a cooling market.
Historic testimonial page touts Peruna as a superior tonic for overtaxed persons improving mind and body. Letters praise relief from backache pelvic disorders and chronic ailments, with Dr Cartman offering free treatment during summer for eligible patients through The Teron Medical Cr Colm leet Ohne.
Cherokee County voters approved prohibition by a large majority as returns from Fairfield and surrounding precincts came in. The final tally was not yet complete, but officer counts indicated roughly a 475 vote margin with the majority growing as more returns arrived. A local campaign in Fairfield featured Deen Haney and speakers from the Christian Temperance movement praising the result and urging support for the new policy.
In Harris County twenty five leasees filed at the county clerk office under H. P. Mansfield the proprietor. The company holds over 16 000 acres in the northwest part of the county with more sections likely to be opened. A Tobane states that bearing will commence immediately.
The Anderson County Singing Convention met in Palestine at Souder and Howard Avenue. Attendees from town and country enjoyed a good program with speeches and interest in the war. Mr. Merron was elected president of the convention and Palestine school opened the day with strong attendance under Superintendent Peet L. Leake.
In September 1 report from Arcerdoches, the Compress company and Cotton Oil company, electric plant and iron company share details on converting machinery to burn eye oil as fuel. a plan involves imbered corn and wood as components.
In Palestine on a September date Sherm Reed of Leon County arrived with Mink Meloy charged in a fatal shooting. Algie Erred and Jack McGrew were involved. McGrew was fatally wounded, with McCoy claiming self defense. The weapon described was a Winchester repeating gun.
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