22 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1919
Page
1
A garbled report details manipulation of price quotations by jobbers tied to a food administration, noting rising retail quotes and suspect practices. It mentions investigations, potential penalties, and concerns over market fairness amid wartime controls, with references to speculation and price trends.
A fragmented, garbled clipping describes theater and music scenes with mentions of performers, songs, and reactions. It references Chicago and discusses audience responses, productions delayed, and cultural chatter amid a mix of unclear names and items.
The document argues that a president cannot unilaterally end a state of war by proclamation and that any peace requires formal treaty ratification. It notes the necessity of Senate involvement and constitutional procedures for ending hostilities.
A garbled report from an August 21 dispatch discusses a new oil refinery and ship channel at Site 18. It mentions funding of 37000 and references a White House conference, President Wilms, and questions posed to a senator about energy policy and living costs.
The article notes Christening of "The Aransas" and details the shipyard activity with 330 workers at the Midland yard and 180 more at the plant. It mentions the Watch for the ship and references Austin Yo, Vhran, and Cole as key names in management and yard operations.
Train robbers seized about $60,000 from a mail coach near Mal. Police pursued the bandits but details are unclear. No passengers were harmed. Authorities report a lengthy manhunt and ongoing investigation into the heist.
A garbled calendar forecast appears to show scattered fragments of dates and events with no clear subjects. readable items hint at daily weather or civic notes but lack coherent context or identifiable names.
Troopers press the chase against bandits amid frontier patrols and reports of Mexican incursions. Authorities cite ongoing surveillance, moves to secure lines, and the risk of further clashes as forces regroup and coordinate with allied units.
Fragmented OCR notes allege beauty parlors in Houston area profit concerns and consumer complaints. The text runs through partial phrases about pricing, services, and customer treatment, with garbled names and places making specifics unclear.
Reported by Sug feat Ya fallow, a swift cavalry operation near the border broke up an outlaw nest. Four bandits identified as Jean Danie, Tun, Soee Pur, and Frah Ucke were killed or captured as American troops pressed the punitive expedition. Capt Mallard and Colonel Lanphirne led the forces, with the troop securing the area and reporting high spirits at the Movie Yard Aronpe.
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