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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1901
Page
5
Readings show the Texas House of Representatives approving resolutions to express sympathy for President McKinley after his assassination. The document names committee members and calls for memorial services, mourning measures, and official condolences from state offices and the governor.
An old Pittsburgh notice from Ayer Co of Lowell promotes AYER'S Vigor as essential for wig upkeep. It claims snow winters damage hair and that the product feeds and nourishes hair, preventing breakage and the need to replace wigs each year.
News reports the world expresses sorrow at the president's death, with funeral arrangements in motion. Mrs McKinley receives sympathy as ceremonies begin, while Admiral Schierer’s counsel notes satisfaction with Admiral Ramsey as successor. The steel strike ends after a New York conference and the Amalgamated appraises its influence amid industry shifts. Pittsburgh sweeps Cincinnati in National League play. Katy officials Allen and others visit Houston on an inspection trip.
Reports from Dallas Galveston Beaumont Houston and New York on veterans matters the legislature and commissions. Stock markets paused after President McKinley death while exchanges and cattle trade noted slight price shifts. Captain James Lawlor to take charge of the Electo hotel and Burnett estate valued over one million dollars.
News from New York and Texas recount Archbishop Hughes letter urging prayers after the President's assassination.Mass meetings in Beaumont Thornton and Galveston express sorrow, call for calm, and urge support for the nation while noting Roosevelt as successor. The tone reflects widespread grief and unity in the face of tragedy across multiple communities.
The Great Steel Strike ended after a conference between Amalgamated Association leaders and United States Steel subsidiary officers in New York. An agreement was signed for workers to return to idle mills on Monday but full terms were not released. President Shaffer will issue orders from Pittsburgh tomorrow with no concessions by United States Steel. Amalgamated gave up control of several mills across multiple companies.
The death of President McKinley sparks universal sorrow in towns from Tyler to Sherman. Flags are half mast, churches hold special prayers, and public buildings drape in mourning as communities commemorate the national loss with gospel services and municipal tributes.
News of President McKinley’s death prompts widespread mourning in Texarkana and Colmegen communities. Post offices and businesses close or drape crepe while residents express deep regret and national sorrow.
Washington reports that Secretary Hay and acting Secretaries Gilleaple and Hackett directed closing all executive departments of the United States in honor of the ag and Mars Neptune at Seguin. In Seguin Texas a memorial meeting for President McKinsey drew a crowded court house with speeches and resolutions.
At 1 50 a clock this morning Fire Drike responded to a blaze on Avitin Street between Cengrimen and Vresion avenues. Officer J J Proctor witnessed the scene as a building appeared wrapped in Damen before the department arrived to prevent major damage.
Weather bulletin notes a tropical storm center near southwestern Cuba moving west northwest likely to recurve into the Gulf of Mexico. Warnings extend to extreme southern Florida with high north winds expected tonight. In the plains and southwest, Texas fair Sunday and Monday with showers possible, Oklahoma and Indian Territory see northerly winds and variable temperatures.
A letter claims Edith Williams cured her father of drunkenness using an odorless preparation mixed in his food without his knowledge. It offers a free trial package and promises lasting sobriety, urging readers to send name and address for samples and a booklet on how to use the remedy.
Seedy offering from Armand Kerlec & Son lists cabbages onions beets beans and onions with per pound and per bushel prices. It proclaims New Orleans LA as the largest seed house and targets youth.
A Texas press excursion arrived in Salt Lake City with a welcome from Utah editors led by President Felt. An Oregon recital at the tabernacle honored the visitors as they toured Bale Air pavilion and other sites. The party plans to depart Texas Monday night after continued hospitality and sightseeing in Denver Cripple Creek and Grand.
On 6 September Judge Fteptien P Went of the First District presided as the Orange County court convened to address issues arising from the quarrel between the Southern Pacific and Orange Northwestern railroads. The recent legislative action altering the district seat and court timing prompted scheduling changes for next term.
News reaches Ardmore of a killing at McKnight south of Lewiston yesterday afternoon. RB. D. Ganee and a group from Seymour, Texas were shot and killed by a man from Albany known as Colonel Monte Th over town ownership. Goree fired once, sent a pistol, and escaped toward Lawrence or nearby location.
Fragmentary text suggests a discussion about encouragement in art, with scattered phrases about painters and efforts. The readable parts include references to Simmons, Puinter, Fos Imartations, and careful contact terms, but no coherent event or details emerge.
A resolution from The House in Austin Texas seeks to appoint a standing committee to review proposed apartment purchases. The measure directs examination of the sale and related arrangements to ensure proper oversight and compliance with governing rules.
Fragmentary report notes disputed claim by Hope and Wisdom Hoth about Grentham’s Reth with fevidts and a no cure no pay reference, details obscured by OCR errors.
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