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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1919
Page
1
An account describes a violent clash involving a crowd of about 1000, attacks on workers, rapid gunfire subduing the mob, and reports of injuries and property disruption. A uniformed figure is mentioned waving a flag as the incident unfolds with conflicting blame and chaotic scenes.
A garbled account describes activists urging action on housing with city officials and business leaders seeking funds and measures to accelerate home building. The text references Houston and a call for coordinated industry support to relieve a housing shortage.
Elmer G Palmer a former Post employee is described as having received a government paycheck of $1 per year and later a $1300 payment for war service. The article notes his work with the Hovaton Printing Company, his role in the Industial Section, and his involvement with the Pays to the War program. Palmer is identified among others connected to Nashington and the war effort.
Houston area engineers report a preliminary survey supports extending the ship channel to Goose Creek. The Board of Engineers approves the survey and recommends complete surveys for several projects with costs and execution details to be determined.
A 15,000 gallon gasoline tank explodes in Marlin causing a fire and fear. Reports describe a garage area scene with smoke and emergency response and a heavy scent of gasoline lingering after the blast.
Fragmentary text describes a weather system and wind speeds near 60 miles per hour. Missing or garbled lines hinder clear details about location, timing, and impacts.
Fragmentary OCR segment mentions names and places in garbled form, offering no clear event, person, or organization to summarize into a factual card. No verifiable entities or actions present.
A clipped report notes prompt action by individuals saving lives during a dangerous event. The article highlights ready responses from men that helped avert harm and protect others.
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