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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1917
Page
12
Reported revival meeting attendance fills city pages along with a dramatic armed incident near the Cotton Exchange area. Officials note a police presence and a crowded venue as crowds gathered for religious events while an unrelated security breach prompted brief alerts. Local attorney and civic notices accompany the day’s Houston items.
A compact local death notice appears in the page tally, listing a name and minimal biographical cues, with other details unreadable in the damaged OCR fragment. The item preserves the existence of a death roll entry without full identifiers.
Amusements column hints a new series featuring “ri Vaden” at Maple Ave venue. The note mentions seating and opening date, with actors and acts to be announced. Further details are unclear, but the piece signals an upcoming theatrical offering in town.
A garbled OCR note describes a loosely attended demonstration against a water-related issue. The event occurred Monday afternoon at a hall in Ihe aly perhaps near a mart. Details are unclear due to transcription errors, but the piece notes the attendance level and some local names.
The C of C plans recruitment efforts on May 4 with staff assisting outreach activities. Details are sparse due to the fragmentary source text.
A court sentenced two men linked to a narcotics case to prison terms. Jasim Merrie received a multi year term after being found guilty on multiple dope related charges. Cred tats ated Sa ee remains unclear in the docket.
April building permits show TRG issuing permits totaling 349 116 65 in value across multiple projects. The release highlights permit counts, estimated costs, and project types approved by the agency for the month.
An advertisement asserts Rheumatism relief from a tonic recommended by doctors and surgeons. It cites a New York address on Amen Avenue and a claimed endorsement by multiple medical professionals. The copy emphasizes quick, lasting relief and urges readers to purchase for personal trial.
A garbled OCR fragment references a school board matter linked to suffrage. Readable items mention a local board issue with voting rights and civic action. No clear names, dates, or places are identifiable from the fragment.
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