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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
14
An old city ordinance establishes rules for jitney operations including licensing, vehicle and driver requirements, route schedules, and penalties for noncompliance. It sets fees, display rules, and authorizes suspension or revocation of licenses to protect passenger safety and public convenience.
F P Davis Praddant of the Houston Jitney Association publicly urged opposition to a new regulatory ordinance. He said a meeting would be held after the regular session to discuss strategy and possible legal action. Local officials were not named in the fragment, but the dispute centers on route privileges and operating practices amid rainy weather.
The Post urges Houston housewives to monitor state news each morning before shopping. It argues a housewife must weigh prices and quality, buying wisely to mirror her husband’s business judgment and avoid bankruptcy.
Brief talks by visitors cover sharp price increases for foreign rugs and their effect on local markets. Speakers describe labor, textile supply, and demand shifts, noting inflationary pressures and adjustments in production and trade.
City notes show gaps in paving work with two feet margins outside main tracks and no clear pro rata maintenance. A special department investigates complaints but offers no listed organizations for filing issues, leaving street upkeep unspecific and unresolved.
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