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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1920
Page
1
A Ontario train wreck leaves fifteen dead and many injured as rescue teams race to aid victims. Officials report multiple carriages derailed after a collision near North Nat Ontorin, with authorities warning more fatalities possible while the investigation begins.
A crowded service ends in emotion as the choir led by Are Holm Westey Gechau performs a solemn hymn and cantata choices. The pastor Rev Saclay presided as worshippers respond with tears and prayer, many moved by the musical numbers and devotional message.
A fragmentary report from Tulma Ob describes a chaotic crime plot in which a motor thief is said to have been hanged five times and a city officer implicated. The text, garbled and in parts unreadable, references a hotel, an inquiry, and alleged confessions. It hints at a mystery unfolding around a Saturday event and a police figure tied to the scheme.
Madri d January 25 residents report a confusing encounter at a local gathering. The item mentions a group with unclear names and a distance reference of 379 units, leaving readers curious about the events and outcomes.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Clemesgenn and a possibility of obtaining a car instead of a house. The text is unclear with many unreadable words but centers on a comparative outcome for Clemesgenn. No clear date or location is established.
A garbled OCR page fragment outlines a cafe or market scene with hints of monthly hostesses and delicacies. Names and places are unclear, but references to months, dates, and a recurring hostess tradition suggest a busy period with routines and events.
A refugee tale from New York reports Ausband planning a rescue of his wife from a harem. The narrative, though garbled, centers on a man named Forreare and a woman named Haring Wien with links to Harpo and Harpo-like locations. The account mentions a 1097 origin and references a river incident near Waukegan with a child or parent figure seeking safety.
Governor Coolidge declares he has never been a candidate for president and rejects the imputation. He asserts the charges are false and says he did not seek the nation’s highest office, addressing the rumor in Boston and Chicago.
Fragmented and garbled report claims Bolsheviks aim to set 2000 U S schools under foreign control, with engineers and Texas teachers accused of poor pay and appointing Red Cross agents. Mentions meetings, boards, and alleged figures, including names like Maygree and Erwin, with references to educational reform and funding concerns.
Austin Texas report notes a young Houston girl, described as the youngest in the state university cohort. The text references family figures and local ties, but details are fragmented and names unclear. The piece centers on a youthful student connected to Houston and area institutions amid a broader state context.
French deputies push for annual pay increases citing cost of living and parliamentary duties. The move aims to raise Rae remuneration to align with responsibilities and ensure fair compensation for members of the assembly.
The wife of A P Traffic Chief died after a pneumonia illness. Funeral arrangements were set for the local private burial in Minow. The obituary notes the couple’s family and community ties and marks the loss for the town.
Dramatic dispatch from a wartime front describes rain of fragments and artillery as U.S. troops engage in a chemical battleground. Report notes soldiers refuse excuses and push forward under heavy fire, with vivid depictions of explosions, smoke, and the impact on nearby civilians and infrastructure. The piece emphasizes perseverance of the Seventh Army and mentions ongoing actions along a contested front, including air and ground operations.
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