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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1919
Page
1
Amid chaotic OCR text from a historical page, the article centers on demands to purge Rice University faculty and a club debate over ideological influence. It portrays strong rhetoric against Communism and Bolshevik propaganda, with references to administrators, trustees, and faculty statements shaping the campus debate.
An aging Houston attorney and former legislator died after a long career marked by public service. The obituary notes his time in state politics, legal work, and community involvement. Memorial details were announced by the Urban Lodge and related civic groups.
May 20 reports indicate the American steamer Lake Maid was sunk near Gotherbend harbor after a brief encounter with submerged wreckage. Casualties and exact cause not yet released. authorities inspect the wreck and salvage plans underway.
Fragmentary OCR notes list a calendar of events and names like Taig and Salieri with dates around May 19. Mentions a panel and various places or groups unfamiliar due to garbled text. The readable items suggest a local listing of concerts or meetings with scattered proper nouns.
A 21 February session reports the president urging changes to the Prohibition Act, recommending tariff and labor legislation, enfranchisement of women, and railway policy aligned with owner interests. The address touches on domestic industry, rail rights, and civil rights while weighing tax and policy shifts.
A fragmented report from WARIETSWETOS dated May 20 notes a plan to purchase Cowes California and adjacent parts of Northern Sonora. The item references Anamined Lyrae and a sequence of unclear placeholders, with multiple garbled terms surrounding geographic and strategic intent.
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Reports warn Germany has until Thursday to present final views on the Versailles peace terms. Allied powers expect a German veto or acceptance of the Allied concessions after plenary discussions. Marshal Foch remains cautious about German intentions and the overall pace of the peace process amid public German apathy.
The Houston Land Bank requests opinions on loan programs for farming in arid sections. Officials discuss enabling farm loans to support irrigation, water conservation, and credit access while weighing repayment terms and federal policy alignment. The article references Navy and aviation notes but centers on land loan policy and rural development.
A damaged flyer note outlines plans for a non-stop Atlantic crossing. It mentions a pilot named Mary, a departure around early March, and a staged attempt with a support crew including Jane. The document references aircraft takeoff readiness and the broader aims of sustained transatlantic travel.
The article recounts a charged inquiry involving Walter J Crawford of Montana and others tied to an oil farm stake in an ongoing investigation led by Senator Page. It details testimony, signatures, and procedural steps amid allegations of falsified statements and perjury.
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