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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1902
Page
3
Fragmentary report recounts a speech by Lanham during a Reconstruction era campaign. It notes talk of office holders, opposition by other candidates, and queries from the audience about governance and policies in Hill County and Texas.
Fragmentary report outlines a Texas political contest with Wooten and Beall faction tensions, county committee actions, delegates selected, and calls for conventions despite unclear details. It references Lavaca County and mentions attempts to organize at large meetings, primaries, and nominations with several named figures.
Fragmentary notes list candidates and officers including a lieutenant, a county official, and names like Neal Sorter and David Very Dwoynt. Mentions a county election with references to treasurer and court roles, suggesting preparation for the poll and official filings.
Primary results from Navarro County show notable advances for Keven Henke and Berernor Peters amid a crowded field. Voters weighed candidates such as Lanham, Hobbin, Terrell, Colquitt, Shap, and Derees as the balloting closed on April 7 in a tight gubernatorial contest and related races.
Local bidders report Levey and associates planning a congressional bid with aims to secure financial support from donors connected to legal and civic groups as they pursue a seat in government.
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A report from Big Sprview Texas notes Lynn Gounty backing Smith at an April 7 event. Attendees, including Layeminkw and Helerto, attended conventions and received instructions for upcoming ballots and promotions. Local organizers planned future advocacy at several community gatherings.
Fragmented OCR lists April 3 items for Wis Springs Togas and Birodell with offices for treasurer and congress. Mentions Upton vayyty Weemek and Lanhito, unclear duties, and nods to the structure of local notices.
Fragmentary report from Grayson County notes an event tonight at the opera house. The text mentions a vessel and some community activity with a large majority in favor.
Fragmentary text lists aliases and officials related to a local notice. Readable items include district clerks and a fee collector, with unclear references to a primagten Saturday yard and legal terms. The garbled content limits precise event or place details.
A late arriving candidate disrupted Texas politics in April as party committees in Caldwell and surrounding towns prepared for voting. Reports indicate delays affected campaign plans and a state senate race potential shift emerged in the wake of the mounting attention on local party figures.
Brenham city council approves the officers report fixing salaries for the waterworks collector, street works supervisor, and employees. It lists proposed appointees for various posts, names elected as aldermen, and notes a public meeting at Mil Creek exiret with school events and a forthcoming marriage announcement.
La Porte locals attended an Iadias Reading program with religious and musical segments. The new board of aldermen plans to meet tomorrow to organize and discuss the city, while Major J M F en Holmes of the La Porte Improvement Co left for Washington and New York for about five weeks with C Fenfield accompanying him.
The funeral for Ralph Speake is noted after his death in Galveston last night. He died at 4 oclock Monday while being transported. The remains were interred in Melterment, with services in Richmond.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions bitters as a remedy for distress and lists vague street names and directions. It references Main Street and mentions blessings, with no clear event, person, or organization identifiable. The text is incoherent and lacks verifiable details.
A powerful night storm struck Plaoss and Youyasport area causing church damage and widespread debris. Heavy hail shattered windows, toppled lamps, and felled trees in Mount al, Nexus, and nearby towns. The event lasted about seventy minutes with the worst impact about a mile south of Youngport, leaving homes with root damage and scattered debris.
A Sunday morning storm damaged Mrs J B Brunt's two story residence on East Crocket Street. A live bolt tore the west wall and roof, toppled the chimney, shattered upstairs windows, and blew glass across the floor. Mrs Brunt, who was seated nearby, escaped injury.
A strong April storm caused property damage with toppled fences and uprooted trees. The wind snapped branches and at least one large tree fell, affecting several properties and causing scattered debris overnight.
Fragmentary read shows damage description in Texas near Nacogdoches with references to farms and crops and a potential impact on a local telephone company. Details are unclear but mention of a storm or event causing disruption around 1 o'clock and minimal other infrastructure effects.
Reports from Kenpiee, ten miles away, say a storm wrecked the Kempner church and depot and damaged many private properties. Many telephone lines down. storm effects spread across the northern garden area, with several damages yet unverified.
A Texas town faced a severe hailstorm that struck about dark and lasted roughly an hour. Large hailstones ripped through roofs and smashed fronts, causing extensive property damage and shattered windows. Residents reported broken gutters and widespread trouble for homes and businesses.
A late night storm in Catine Texas brought heavy rain and strong winds causing extensive damage to orchards and a barn. Several large sheds collapsed and multiple residences and outbuildings were shaken by the impact.
A hailstorm on Sunday evening near Adamsville twenty-two miles north of Bee killed a significant number of sheep. One sheep reportedly curled in its fork, others found with broken bodies and other injuries. Local reports describe the damage as severe to the flock in that area.
A severe windstorm ripped through Venta Texas on April 7 destroying multiple houses. The Wilson bungalow in Baltaintle is said to be wrecked and Mrs Wilton is severely injured or possibly dead with no other crop damage reported.
Daughters of the Confederacy scheduled Decoration Day for April in Wharton at St. John’s Episcopal Church with Memorial for Mrs. S. R. Croom. Chapter members named committees for flowers graves and decoration and invited Miss Bessie Warner of Houston to attend.
New York April 8 Texans registered in New York include Howton Gallidrd doves Murra Ful lates M Daath Envgway Cen Wace A Galatti Herald Galveston M Bordick and wife hunpe Reet anes Geores Trovel Astor.
Last Saturday near Kaesbeeck Texas Mr Brock found the remains of Lindsey Williams in Mrs A Wihler s pasture about two miles from town. Williams had disappeared about two weeks earlier following a visit to the area.
A man described as ill and living in Milan was found with a maligned poison after purchasing seeds and plants. Dogs were frightened by a scent as authorities investigate a possible poisoning case linked to a household visit and a town purchase valued at several shillings. The local justice records indicate a charge related to a violent act.
General Order from United Confederate Perey announces a memorial service on the second day of the Dallas reunion in April. The ceremony recalls fallen Confederate soldiers with prayers, draped flags, and tributes, led by chaplains and clergy, honoring the memory of comrades and their families.
The county announces a bond election to be held on the six day of March to authorize bonds for a new court house and improvements at the present buildings in very dilapidated condition. Debate rages among voters with deep divisions and turnout will decide the result.
The First Regiment U C held a meeting at the wire hall yesterday by the division of the Confederate Veterans. Col Jones was authorized to move quarters to Dallas and arrange headquarters supplies including a Confederate tag and streamers.
Alvin Texas reports about 800 crates of berries shipped Saturday night. A second car will be sent to Minneapolis with consignments to Northern markets. Prices hold up as growers anticipate a steady daily car from here all month amid favorable crop outlook.
Nearly 1000 tents received for the Texas National Guard at the state fair grounds to aid veterans attending the national reunion. Assistant General Thomas Bourry to arrive in Dallas tomorrow to supervise setup. Additional tents expected this week from the United States Army post at San Antonio.
Cameron notes that the Cameron County court convened with a full docket and began business in good order. The report also mentions ongoing revival services of the Episcopal church and notes visitor XK Cox from Alabama arriving at the hall and returning to their home afterward.
A young man named Harvey Cates died from injuries sustained in an incident near Colemab Texas. The report states J P Morris attended him and that authorities are reviewing the circumstances.
The Galveston port sees a sharp rise in imports with March figures showing high activity and a shift of freight from other routes. Separately a 12 year old boy was injured after being struck by a streetcar, requiring medical care, while an upcoming project to build a new seawall in Galveston draws officials and engineers into planning meetings.
Grand Storel of Calverton has been leased to M J Bealty formerly of the Cosmopolitan hotel in New Orleans. Renovations will modernize the building and restore it as a first class hotel run by an experienced hotelman. In Galveston D B Stasite, receiver of National Railway Building and Loan, has filed a suit in federal court to recover 600 and foreclose on Hen.
County official Bradforn and crew surveyed seven miles west of Montgomery road and began laying out a new road to connect with local properties. Weather and terrain limited work but initial grading and leveling were conducted for future improvements.
A fragmented notice from Fort Worth Texas references express companies in a public notice dated April and May. The fragmentary text mentions a scheduled action or filing but lacks full details or involved parties.
Aton Heaton announces a twenty year event with remarks at a local venue. The notice references a company named Hylled Reatee and mentions specialized equipment and locations. Community figures attend as plans unfold for future partnerships.
The clipping lists numerous deaths and funeral notices from Texas, naming individuals such as Granwer Verah Apel Ara and others, with references to ages, kin, burial plans, and service details across various towns and dates. The fragmentary text includes church services, family mentions, and memorial notes.
Special to The Post reports arrivals and departures of ships at multiple ports. Vessels include from Livingston Port Narrion and Tolle Tampican Be from Port Natal Africa Algiers Am from Port Simon Peidone Br from East Owen Arne Am from Ports Klean porte A a Kullwater Am for Port Antealt Tamatea New York Armived Concho from Gal Veoatou and other arrivals.
An unclear passage notes Judge Reagan driving in Palestine Texas on a spring day. Details are fragmentary with garbled names and places, but indicates the judge was out for a drive and involved in local happenings.
A four day event in Sherman TX featured Mr and Mrs Dlendersiin hosting a family celebration. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Leyre and Tandichiiren among the best dressed. event noted as a prominent local family gathering with festive activities and communal cheer.
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