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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
12
Fragmentary OCR notes list prices and items such as boots and produce with rough figures. Mentions include 108 pound boots, Western style, 48 par, and rye/oats prices around $1 per bushel. Overall unclear. primary readable terms reference commodity prices and footwear.
Sousa Witie Eheet named president of teachers federation as Dallas hosts a three day Texas State Truckers convention and education leaders convene for the 1910 meeting. Provisional officers include P W Hoey of Houston schools expected as a candidate for head of the association. Debate centers on location and leadership for the ensuing year with Waco, Galveston, and Vernon among potential host cities.
A Texas education association session in Waco drew superintendents and principals debating teacher training and salaries. Dr Sutton urged a four year education program while Clarence Ousley called for reforms. An evening address by Ousley impressed many, and a reception followed at the Oriental Hotel.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled today in the Crummell v Speicer Lumber Co case against Texas and Pacific Railway Co et al. The decision denies permissibility for certain shipments and sets rates of 69 cents per ton for some and 27 1/2 cents for later shipments from Texas to Hold up La. Reparation for the future was ordered.
LIVESTON Texas December 3 It is stated that in January a gathering of capitalists interested in the port development will meet in the city. Captain A J Wotrin of Quintasninn is named as a mover in the enterprise and will host a party with meetings planned to discuss advancing the Texas city’s development.
The iowston Post Special from Austin reports Governor and attorney general backing Dr. J. Abbott state pure food commissioner after a quarter ending December 31. Abbott's report shows widespread adulteration in foods especially sausages and milk and notes misbranding across products.
Texas labor Commissioner Myers seeks AG interpretation of the sixteen hour law for railroad workers. He asks when the thirty minute pre-departure duties count toward the period and whether an on duty status begins at readiness or departure. The query cites Interstate Commerce Commission guidance on meaning of on duty versus while performing service.
Amended charter raises Magnolia Cotton Oil Co capital stock from $100,000 to $300,000. The action appears in official postings from Texas as of December 29 with mentions of related firms and individuals connected to other charter amendments and filings.
Austin Texas December 9 It was held this afternoon by the attorney general s department that all foreign fire insurance companies doing business in Texas require to give new bond to the department of insurance and banking type 0 are not relieved from liability and must furnish a new bond to cover their operations The wording is garbled but indicates ongoing regulatory action on bonds for foreign fire insurers.
A Houston Post special report from Austin Texas December 29 notes bond issues totaling 510.00 were approved. The item references a county command deed and special exhibit related to seed commerce and Bryan. Details are fragmentary but indicate official action on local financing and land conveyance.
A fragmented notice outlines a seed corn exhibit featuring white, yellow, and mixed varieties. Calone Fee, described as president of a local sectalionicat committee, is expected to address attendees. Officials plan further discussions on exhibit arrangements and funding.
Tex December Mi Eight inspectors for the state insurance rating board survey Galveston buildings and fire risks. The inspection prepares for January 1 law changes on fire insurance rates and ratings. The new system aims to prevent discrimination by requiring cash premium payments and standard rates.
The body of a man believed Ed R Page of Orange was found in a boarding house at Morgan City La. He died of heart disease according to physicians. The deceased, about 5 feet 6 inches tall with blonde hair, had no personal effects found on him. The body will be interred tomorrow. A card indicated he belonged to the Orange Amusement Association.
The Belton Commercial Club held its annual banquet at the Stone with a notable turnout. Speakers praised local business progress and thanked members for their support as the event featured an excellent menu and congratulatory remarks.
A garbled passage discusses last night’s large meal and concerns about digestion. It mentions stomach and bowels and includes several unreadable fragments that obscure a clear event or person.
A truncated OCR fragment offers unclear names and phrases about a local event. Readable bits point to a community activity or notice but lack precise details, dates, or participants.
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