13 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
1
A failed appeal ends continued operation for room facilities as legal steps are urged to protect ongoing services. Court action heads to the Supreme Court with counsel signaling use of all lawful means to preserve access pending resolution.
Police chief reports 30 pool halls in Houston, with 10 set to close. The notice cites enforcement actions and local authorities moving to shut down venues amid concerns over safety and regulation.
Fragmented OCR text mentions various names and unclear phrases about clubs and charges. No coherent events or entities form a clear news item. The readable bits offer little factual substance to summarize into a proper article item.
Fragmentary notices describe rail workers protests and troop deployment amid strikes. Confusion in text hints at government response and labor actions affecting transportation and public services. Limited legible names and places prevent precise attribution.
Jess Willard, a wood dealer noted during the freeze period, is detained on profiteering charges. The case centers on alleged illegal sales and price manipulation with authorities pursuing further legal action and potential indictments.
Prominent American aces push for a distinct air force unit within the armed services. The text cites several officers and advocates proposing a unified air arm to dominate aerial warfare and accelerate aviation production and training.
The fragmentary text references Quentin Roosevelt and a claim about his fate, noting he was lost rather than deserter. It mentions committees and aviation expenditures and a blurred wartime context with unclear names and events.
A large fire devastated a historic Washington theater known as the old theater in the heart of the city. Witnesses report flames spreading quickly as patrons and staff evacuated safely with no serious injuries recorded. Local authorities investigate the cause while temporary venues consider replacements for performances and gatherings.
The 1919 crop value exceeds 1.5 million dollars more than in 1918. Report notes widespread harvest activity and high yields across major grains, with wheat and corn contributing to the total. Officials emphasize strong farm production amid a year of heavy processing and sales.
A cryptic wartime item notes profiteers in Germany selling United States goods to aid France. The poem-like piece alleges smuggling and counterfeit or diverted merchandise, citing grave warnings and a public concern about wartime trade manipulation and moral peril.
A obscure obfuscated notice mentions Ashton and Phelps associated with a renowned colon expert’s passing. The fragmented text hints at a Washington context and a memorial or obituary note but lacks clear dates or specifics.
Di Scarborough describes the Southern drive for 75 million dollars in hospital work funding. The report highlights Baptist efforts and the scale of financial support aimed at expanding medical facilities.
A sugar control measure passes the Senate by a wide margin. The vote moves the proposal toward implementation, with supporters citing health and price stabilization goals while opponents warn of market disruption and enforcement challenges.
A severe weather forecast prompts authorities to issue a wave warning and have several boats towed for Saturday. Forecasters from NRW and local agencies predict heavy winds and rain, with Crews on alert in anticipation of dangerous conditions.
A 1918 Cuban dispatch reports large sugar crop speculation driving prices. The article details mills grinding cane, harvest timelines, and market chatter about a potentially ample harvest despite warnings of price volatility.
The defendant, described as an “Automatic” man, is alleged in a serious case. The ongoing proceedings reference the suspect and related evidence as the investigation unfolds with court actions and witness examinations.
Fragmentary report describes a Villista raid threatening border towns in northern Mexico. The text references clashes near Villa Captures and notes ongoing violence as forces move through the region.
Fragmented historical report details a strike settlement and hints at a forthcoming confrontation. The text mentions workers, a public event, and referential names, with scattered phrases about negotiations and possible escalation. The passage reads like a transcription of a crowded meeting with derailed segments and partial names.
Ambiguous regional note on conditional contracts with references to defense, armor, and a renewal in Washington. Fragmentary text mentions renegotiation and legal terms amid unclear context.
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