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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1919
Page
6
Fragmented OCR reads like a sports and arts mashup with names such as Celts, Beem, Tate, Dotchie, and Savion. It hints at a melee, protests, and a public event titled Grippiti’s Great Broken Blossoms arriving in Houston.
The Sells-Floto Circus announces a Houston visit with a grand big top show featuring performance acts and a parade of animals. Details unreadable. text mentions September 30 and a large array of attractions but parts are garbled.
Pershing receives honors described as a compliment to the Army. The report notes his leadership and the ceremony recognizing his service, highlighting Generals and officials present and the significance of the award to the military community.
A fragmented review lists several stage and screen attractions. Olive Thowhe stars in a Tangled tale "Two Women" with Parie chargand aboard a New Yorker inspired plot. The Queen Theater presents Tom Mix in "Hough Ding Romance" with daring feats while the Taipei at Fairbanks showcases "Tile the Amat can" about a restless city lover. Aerials, musical performances, and park scenes round out a crowded slate across multiple venues.
A chaotic scene occurred when police intervened during a four card stud poker session at the Maytown club. The party, held at the hronite building, followed a Sacred Concert at Central Presbyterian Church on Bast Street. Church pastor Hay W. Clyd urged calm as officers escorted several attendees away amid confusion.
A two car collision left a passenger injured as emergency crews responded. Details are incomplete with garbled OCR text obscuring names, locations, and exact injuries. the incident appears to involve two motor vehicles and a single passenger harmed. The report notes damage and witnesses but provides no clear timeline or agency statements.
A garbled Chicago dispatch outlines plans for new headquarters and postings tied to national operations. It references President Wing and unnamed figures shaping a strategic move affecting metropolitan and regional activities, with unclear details.
A masked tourist, posing in dishabille, halted Diaz's train causing alarm among riders. Authorities cordoned carriages as the intruder demanded items before fleeing at a nearby station. Witnesses describe chaotic scenes and lingering tension during the disruption.
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