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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
5
The governor appointed Marty L. Wright of Paleati and Robert M. Hawidy of AW to oversee a bond issue. The names indicate official roles in the process with setup details for the election and related procedures. The report outlines the appointment steps and expected oversight by the authorities.
Appointments announced by the governor include a slate of fire insurance agents named to the First Rating Board. The move aims to standardize rates and oversight across agencies, with several industry veterans among the appointees and expected guidance on pricing practices.
Two Houston corporations related to hotel workmen and garden services are reported as organized. The text references various names and phrases but specifics are unclear due to OCR errors. It notes formation of groups, shares, and meetings tied to Houston entities.
A fragment describes a geographic survey aiding operations near a location referred to as St haste. The text mentions entities such as Stedze Tatum and Foriteriy of Panama and references aboard parts of Compras Coe Paring Canpon Ne 2. The readable portions indicate compiled notes and ongoing preparations for surveying and preparation work.
William Broyles acted as a delegate at the renewed telephone franchise hearing, outlining terms and representing local interests. The session reviewed contract details and potential service expansions, with Broyles pressing for clearer rates and improved coverage.
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