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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1901
Page
5
The Texas House spent long hours over minor points as it debated commission reform and appropriations. Key figures argued over salaries, printing costs, and staffing while considering amendments tied to state rail and transport oversight. The session featured controversy over compensation for committee members and the scope of reform measures.
The passage outlines a proposed joint committee to investigate state institutions, seeking uniform reform and cost controls. It calls for appointments by the House of Representatives and Senate to examine pensions, civil service, and agency expenditures for timely, accountable governance.
Amid a tense session Browning and Pro Tem Oitell clash over nominations. Staples withdraws a candidate after protests while Davenport leads a prayer for Governor Drowning’s recovery. The afternoon sees a motion to inform the governor and discuss further legislative actions.
The Texas House considers a resolution honoring a founder of the Republic of Texas for wartime service and civic leadership. Debate covers the revolution, the Texas Declaration, and calls to condemn anarchy while organizing committees and funding measures for state departments and staff salaries.
The record shows amendments to strike expert pay and set salaries for clerks, inspectors, and state auditors. Officials debate funding for printers, overhead, and education department expenses, including teacher salaries, postage, and transportation costs.
State records show 404 convicts on hand August 1 with 71 new arrivals, 4 recaptured, 1 pardoned, 10 escaped, and 1 delivered to sheriff leaving 405 active. Distribution lists counts across camps including State asylum, frontier forces, Harlem State farm, and multiple county farms. financials note $2.84 balance due with bonds and bank allocations.
Fragments mention a county commissioner inquiry in Howston Jefferson county investigations and a judge named Crown. It notes a marriage notice for J Bain Price and Miss Grady Hing am, plus a trial date for Veatrice Lloyd and Gilla Rontreany. References to a new station on Crockett street and wiring projects appear.
A blaze in Madmulne Texas caused $25,000 in losses with about one third covered by insurance. The fire destroyed two residences in Orange and damaged several others including Captain Ho Harn Wag CoNAMer ADDY’s home. Names linked to the loss include A. Parton, Lown & Dewan, Cr. Turner, T. Hawkins, and Vicky Lane among others. The incident occurred September 11 in the afternoon, with fires spreading from Polk Street area toward nearby properties.
Fragmentary report describes a store and residence near Ronkee s Revidaje Teeta two miles from here. Items priced around $1100 and children involved with matches are noted. Details are unclear and OCR garbled.
Seguin la to Have a new 614,000 The Feaineyn, LOTT opened a branch here Calvert. PORT LAVACA estate changes hands rapidly. BRISTOL focal election Victor. SONOMA McConnell for faneéh mostly Jeosed hom. MARSHALL murder case linked to Le murder of Henry Town. KAVPMAN farmer De Golph struck by Midland train badly hurt. SAN ANGEL steer doings and preliminaries arranged. SEGUIN hot election result in Goodslope County. SPRINGS Mrs Corrie Smith burned to death. KAUPMAN stock sales at Kanth. COMANCHE court to clear mob action. SAN ANTONIO second child burned with kerosene. HUNTSVILLE work on Bau Lloueton bones progressing. DENISON new company to work na phali Sodshea Navid. WNNER Texas state mission board reelection. SAN ANTONIO demand for exhibits enlarges fair. ELOIN McKinley bound over for rape. VAMAALE mayor investigates Sunday law violators. COPPERAS COVE children injured by powder explosion. CORPUS CHRISTI oil wells struck. FORT WORTH State Attorney bans card playing. TY, gen canneling tro hb che pee.
Ground was broken for the new Methodist Church Home for the Homeless in Galveston Texas on September 11. The ceremony featured Rev Beil Wary and the project team, with construction progressing rapidly toward completion and windows planned for the building.
Tyler, Texas dispatch says three men charged with complicity in the Cotton Theft passenger train robbery were arrested. The loot was reportedly recovered on the suspects as authorities verify details with the railroad and special agents.
Rennie Smith, a young resident of San Angelo, was bitten by a rattlesnake while outdoors in the evening and died from venom. The boy’s parents reported the incident to local authorities, and funeral arrangements were to be held at the Heal cemetery in the afternoon.
A historical notice touts Hostettler’s Stomach Bitters as a cure for stomach indigestion. It claims digestion is improved by targeting the stomach cause, balancing blood impurities, and alleviating constipation dyspepsia flatulence and organ weakness. A trial is urged.
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