01 Nov 1919
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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1919
Page
1
Miss Camile Searcy daughter of Joe Searcy was named queen at the 1919 Cotton Exposition in Waco. The coronation took place in the coliseum with regal pageantry and a large social ball following, marking one of Texas’ major society events of the year.
The show drew a large crowd with praise for both the acting and the orchestra as audiences recalled the famed stage spectacle. Critics highlighted the vivid characterizations and the genial governor figure's appeal while predicting strong demand for future performances.
An officer and a pilot sustained injuries after a crash near Houston. The report details the incident, with witnesses noting the aircraft touched down before losing control. Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported the injured to a local hospital.
Calendar notes show party forecasts and weekend plans with cloudy conditions. Mentions outdoor activities and social gatherings, plus some unclear references to dates and locations with limited specifics.
Fragmentary text portrays leaders ordering workers not to participate in strikes and outlines government and legal responses. Mentions United Mine Workers, Judge Landis, and prosecutions connected to strike activity. Confusing OCR leaves key names and dates unclear.
Union leaders said about 395 800 workers were on strike with thousands more ready. They planned to stay out until demands were met as reports from coal fields remained incomplete and leaders warned of further action if no settlement occurred.
Walter Montieth, judge of county court, was appointed to the county bench by Justice Dasenbein. The article notes his upcoming term, career background, and mentions other legal figures and a presidential era context, highlighting his succession and the court’s future actions.
Fragmented OCR text shows a Chicago filing related to an attack case with references to motives and a possible deters claim. Details are unclear but indicate a legal action connected to violence in the city.
A garbled notice states that cavalry units were dispatched to Hidalgo Texas amid unclear mentions of specific names and dates. The fragmentary text references military movement and local surroundings but lacks coherent details or verifiable actions.
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