Quorum Lacking Delays City Council Meeting Actions
A special meeting of the city council failed to occur as only six aldermen were present, one short of a quorum. Aldermen Meesra Thompson Thomas Rotineon Miller O’Leary and Sonnen waited for two hours for others to attend while plans to force a Saturday or Friday session and to address officer appointments were discussed. City Attorney Joe Sam prepared an opinion arguing the council cannot amend its rules by resolution.
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Meesra
Thompsom
Thomas
Rotineon
Miller
O'Leary
Sonnen
Uiet Trenivers
Vounell
Tiwan Len
West
Newlin
Joe Sam
Woolford
Tieton Movstay
Gennemen
Grier
Ehty Council
San Antonin
Houston
Touvnton
Flere
Prohibition in Texas Local Option Laws Spread Wide
A large number of Texans live under local option laws with prohibition expanding across counties and precincts. Reports note active campaigns, broad enforcement, and social tensions including threats of violence as communities adopt whisky control measures.
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Prohibition Pheemial
Faroe
Hino
Ty Peat Corteepudonti
Local meeting notice in Washington DC area
A fragmented notice invites attendees to a public session in Washington DC with officers and a delegate from the United States organization. The event, dated in October, will cover business and related matters. Members and the pub are urged to attend.
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Washington
BC. C
Orme
Opening concert season ushers music with notable soloists
An opening concert featured Bryan and other acclaimed singers performing with the Clifton and Houston ensembles. The event highlighted the talents of Abgelh and Gillen Wright Kay among a large roster, praised by audience applause and critical review for its expressive chamber music and vocal range.
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Bryan
Semson
Auermliers
Eble
Cunsteal Houston
Clifton
Nevelhy
Wietening
Fort
Ashenilen Bas
Peyton
Bliaber
Mro
Gillen Wright Kay
Wess
Ah Wang
Ani
Arin
Enyrse
Late Major Quinlan Will Named Executrix Heir Details
The last will and testament of Major George A Quinlan was filed in county clerk’s office. It directs debts be paid and bequests to Anna FE Quinlan sister and Soria D and son George A Quinlan share and share alike of all real and personal property. Anna FE Quinlan is named executrix with full power to sell mortgage convey and dispose of assets. Instrument dated July 1901 and signed by Seg 8 Miller.
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Anna
Soria D
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Anna FE
Quinlan
Jini
Seg
Dallas social highlights feature music club opening
Mra Tillen Bright Ror of Dallas led a charming reception at the Eleni tow Quarterie society opening concert. The event marked a memorable evening of refined company and fine music with Mise Allee Mae and Mise William Christian noted among attendees.
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Mra
Tillen Bright Ror
Dallas
Agprand
Hele
William Christian
Digesting Element in Bread and Its Health Effects
An article discusses how a natural digestive enzyme in wheat, diastase, converts starch and the role of bread types like white bread and GrapeNuts. It links improper processing and modern refined grains to digestive issues such as dyspepsia and constipation, urging adherence to Nature’s method.
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Suvll Wondler
TMG
City Briefs Mixed Telegrams And Civic Events
Local notices report telegrams delivered at 115 Main street and a creamy supper event by the Ladies Absodlote of Ark Stro Baynsr. A Caledonian society concert tonight is complimentary to Mae Tide beberle. The first annual Sunday school convenes in Peters county. visiting delegates are housed and an intereating program is set. A reflection on Indian heritage and summer moods closes with notes on regional climate and desolation.
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Peleskin
Postal Telegraph Office
Dro Lewlea
Calon
Otte ML Drews
Mra
Wihifinn
Caledonian Socratus Bawhipei Port Pores
Reguiniins
Persident deKinios
Fenpaet
McEwston
Ptertis
Sitornuy
Cebatian
Fetilanes
Wittineer
Ebel
Hienderl
Fo Rouke
Ummer
Texas
Inquiry From England Reaches English Mayor
A missive to Mayor Woolford from Fr. Richardeon, dated September, seeks information about Tausce Nicholson long ago from Durham to Texas. The letter asks whether Nicholson is alive or deceased, and if any heirs or representatives remain, requesting local officials aid.
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England
Woolford
Richardeon
Andrews Place
Poorich
Caomberlaid
Tausce Nicholson
Chie
Durham County
Bagdad
Texas
Unclear fire damage report near Milam and Clits corner
Explosion damaged a stove at the Milam and Clits corner, causing minor damage to a building. A fire spread to a roof area at Tilalook, near an Interdamoutan area on Southern Aeon Street, with total damage not stated. Fire crews reported minimal casualties.
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Duparidvnt
Alym Onic
Milam
Tilaelook
Aanloon
Arrest Report from Beaumont Detains Hack Maker on Theft Charges
Sheriff announces Hack Maker under arrest in Beaumont on charges of wrongdoing and theft. Defendant is to appear at the specified location to answer the accusations.
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Beaumont
Sherif Aniicfaon
Graterdas
Houston Banks Observe September 19 Holiday in Honor of McKinley
Houston banks will close Thursday September 19 in memory of President McKinley by order of Houston Clearing House. J Heusman merchant tailor at 210 Faontn accent seeks to expand stock while promoting new designs in woolen wear and offering weekly or monthly payment terms to customers.
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J. Heusman
Healetare Sato Read Under Heading Today Feat
Fragmentary note mentions addresses in Galveston including Mechanic Street and Neong area. References to real estate company Peehati and a buildup under a Healetare heading. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Stainway Pianos Featured In Artistic Wig Event
A fragment notes Stainway pianos showcased in an artistic event in Wig, highlighting design and music themes. The report references a pavilion display with local interest and attendees exploring instrument aesthetics.
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Stainway Pianos
Wandin Auake Con
Silk Fabrics Sale Price List with Various Weights
A readable ad listing multiple silk fabrics by width and type including black taffeta and peau de soie in 19 to 24 inch widths. Prices per yard range from 49c to $1.50 with quality notes and some garbled text. Names of fabrics include Gros Grain Silk and Colored Louisine Silk.
Charter Announces New Chronicle Publishing Company
The Houston area launches the Horsten Chronicle Publishing Company to issue an afternoon paper named the Horsten Chronicle with a $30,000 capital stock. Directors include Marcellis J. Foster, B. T. Richardson, G. P. Merhart Brown, Sterling Mayer, and Camille Pillot. The first issue is planned for October 10 with a Saturday supplement titled the Saturday Review.
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Marcellis J. Fostey
TH Richierson
G. P Merhart Brown
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Camille Pillot
Aleve
Wien
Houston
Bester
Miniger
Mr. Brown
Pasiton
Elie Quest
Venus
Uiwliige
Tantalon
Fimitico
McCinthia
A Myers
Tie Kavans
City Star
Fiat
Platelte
Iberbert Brown
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Tie Company
St Sident
Cidlventon
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Lerenedin
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Wworktinn
Deaths: John L Swift and William N Shorne
The death notices report John Lawrence Swift aged 34 dying suddenly in early hours on Congress Street. His body was embalmed for shipment to Kulovzikes Town for burial with sister Wink in Arkansas. Also noted is William N Shorne aged 81 dying at home. he served in the Confederate Army and leaves a large extended family with funeral plans set for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
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Wis Diether
Binset
Pney
New
Arkansas
Knoxvitte
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Joludon
Butler
Sau Aureate Weolti
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Denison
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Bilas City
FF. G. Sterna
Houston
Lee
Tentilioe
Heaton
Ooiarer
Chathian
Kitty
Meerho
Knuwot
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Local Benefit Play Headed by St Mary’s Rector
Brown rector of St Mary’s Episcopal church conducts benefit for Faith Home presenting the farcical comedy A Bachelor’s Ward at the opera house tomorrow night. Cast includes Dawhit sails if Rey Culm and Ednmvinal rowoe Gornlit along with numerous local actors and literary segments to raise funds for the cause.
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Unclear mob disturbance reported in Hillsboro
In Hillsboro Texas on September 18 a disturbance involving Mexican cotton workers led to shootings and dog trails set by unknown parties. The incident aimed to frighten workers from the community and involved believed retaliatory actions by local groups.
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Hillsboro
Texas
The
Currey
Life at stake as coughs and fevers rage worldwide
A testimonial extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for severe coughs fevers and wasting illness claiming it saves lives by strengthening lungs and restoring weight. A Rabun Springs reader recounts dramatic recovery in a daughter after using the medicine and notes a free medical adviser offer with paper or bound volumes through Dr. R V Pierce Buffalo New York.
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Joseph H. Fesperman
Rabum Springs
Iredell Co
R. V. Pierce
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