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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1917
Page
6
The page lists theater and cinema showings with titles such as The cry of Fate and The Lantern, featuring performers Mabel Talaperte, Kenn Jone, and various acts. It mentions venues, times, and locations in a dense OCR layout, noting community events and ticket opportunities for residents.
In a series of sermons and speeches, religious leaders urged stricter enforcement of prohibition, condemning temperance violations and urging congregations to uphold moral standards. The discussions referenced local churches and notable speakers addressing the era's alcohol policies and social conduct.
A fragment from a Houston commerce story reports on a strike at Mallory Tints involving local agents and business clerks. The note hints at a labor dispute affecting operations and potential negotiations.
Fragmented report describes a murder case involving Mrs Zulia May Hess of Fulton Alabama. The text references a suspect connected to serious charges, references a court or amnesty context, and notes a dramatic daylight event. Names, dates, and places are scattered within a chaotic OCR fragment.
An alleged plot involving a girl to slay Mayor Carter is reported from Bluefield West Virginia. Police say charges stem from an incident at a local hall where a man named Muveeren D. W. Wena is connected to the case.
A youthful suspect was jailed after a violent confrontation in which several people were harmed. Police report a swift arrest by officers on duty and a court date set to determine charges. The case highlights concerns over youth violence in the city.
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