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Newspaper

Houston Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1909

Page

2

Seed marketing plea and price schemes threaten farmers

A fragmented speech warns Texas cotton growers about seed prices and drayage costs, alleging unions and mill trusts manipulate markets. It urges farmers to hold seed through the union, resist external influence, and bring seed to headquarters for fair pricing, claiming cooperation will raise earnings.

Ant Bey Beyera Cron Wien Fort Worth Texas Tyes Ues Jore Abeli Epee

County Clerk to Compile Record for 498000 Bond Issue

Beaumont Texas August 90 county commissioners meet to authorize a special session if County Judge Wilson returns. George D. Anderson attorney and assistant secretary of Beaumont navigation commission directs county clerk to prepare a complete record of actions for the 498000 bond issue to secure necessity and approval before bonds are issued.

Beaumont Texas County Commissioners Court R. W. Wilson George D. Anderson Navigation Commission

Beaumont County Canvasses School Tax Levy Result

At a special meeting of the county commissioners court in Beaumont Texas Ben Johnson elected to preside in the absence of County Judge Wilson. The canvass of the recent school tax election in South Ke precinct No 6 shows the owners voting to levy a special tax of 15 cents per 100 valuation, funding interest and sinking for the district.

Beaumont Texas County Commissioners Court Ben Johnson Wan RW. Wilson Hot Springs Ark South Ke

Two Hurt In Auto Accident Near Beaumont

Beaumont Texas August 9 While towing a disabled Keith car into town to Joel Carroll White Steamer the tow collided with Carrolls car causing an explosion. Both cars damaged and evacuated passengers including Mrs Keith and two children. Mrs Keith burned and Dr Rider treated for eye injury. Other members uninjured.

Keith Carroll Mouston Port Beaumont Texas Beaumont Anight W. F. Keith Joel Carroll White Mrm Jor Carroll Ridley Hildcon Rider

Mystery Man Identity Remains Unknown After Police Visit

Word garbled report describes a man who entered a police station and whose identity was not yet established. The fragment hints at a murder or missing person case with unclear details and possible clues or notes taken by officers.

Heatmont Teras Begurmant Dave

Jail escape prompts jail lock repairs in Beaumont

Beaumont Texas reports an escape from Jefferson County jail last Saturday night. A contractor and supervising architect are tasked to repair jail locks after the incident, with authorities noting no prior knowledge of any defect.

Hepair Monvian Beaumont Texas Auruet G. 1 Marien Jefferson County Yreter

The County Jail Escape Shocks Local Community

Fragmentary report notes a woman's jail compartment at the county facility where Marion escaped. The text names Sheriff Giles Geputieg and hints at blame or investigation. Details are unclear due to the damaged source, but the incident centers on an escape and ensuing scrutiny of jail work and oversight.

Marion Isonor Giles Geputieg Bintan

Prohibition Address Heard at Temple Texas

In Temple, First Methodist Church hosted Prof. M. A. Ivy of Sherman who spoke in favor of prohibition to a medium sized crowd. The talk cited Denison and Sherman as models of prohibition success and noted enforcement by authorities. County Judge holds a hearing tomorrow on saloon licenses and related enforcement, with Abt-Saloon League involvement and growing debate.

Temple Texas First Methodist Church M.A. Ivy Sherman Prohibition Bell County Denison Sax Antonio Texap

Suspected attacker held after Texas Lott assault

In Marlin Texas Sheriff Poole jailed a suspect in connection with an attack on Florence Morwan near Lott. A white man and another Black man were questioned, each giving differing alibis. Investigation to continue to determine the assailant's identity and race.

Miss Morgan Lott Henson Post Marlin Texas Sheriff Poole Mim Florence Morwan

Louise Child Dies After Two Months Illness in Curko

CURKO Texas August 3. A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Joe Means of Louise says Louise Child died about a moon after suffering two months from a worm disease. Family sought treatment Saturday but it was too late. The child had been afflicted by the book worm and shows signs of prolonged illness before death.

Curko Texas Mia Joe Means Louise Wan Moon Jane Burns Warner Abe

Unclear fragment hints at local lodge officers names

Fragmentary OCR item mentions lodge officers including George Wit a Heltgore and Mary Sebuls with uncertain roles, leaving questions about the event or organization involved.

Lodge George Mary Sebuls

Senator Bailey Heads To Gainesville Speech Stop

Bailey arrives in Gainesville Texas after travel for a speech event with multiple invitations and a busy schedule ahead. Local reports note he rested briefly before addressing supporters and preparing for planned appearances over the weekend.

Bailey Houston Post Gainesville Texas Bonhass

Wind damage hits Lamar parish Texas revival tents down

A windy afternoon in Lamar parish Texas caused minor damage to Booths place southeast of town where a residence was lifted and toppled into a yard debris. At Ghory near the revival the tent collapsed but no injuries were reported and some stock losses were noted in scattered areas.

Parie Texas Lamar Booth Ghory

Denton Traffic Delays Plague Katy Corridor

Fragmentary report notes delayed traffic on the Katy corridor near Denton Texas with north bound lanes disrupted and drivers affected. details unclear due to garbled OCR.

Houston Denton Texas

Local Man Pleads Not Guilty in November Court Term

Wharton Texas Aumoat Robert Koeb returned yesterday Beaumonge where he went for Wei sler wanted oo the charge a three counter IL Fuitlee Sent in boske share Suger Sewing Machine inetding comenimaion on Pringhl life au bon The case will come in the November term of court

Pellissier Wharten Atonston Post Spica Wharton Texas Aumoat Robert Koeb Yesteray Beaumonge Weisler Fuitlee Boske Suger Comenimaion Pringhl Cour

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