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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
7
A Beaumont laborer was badly injured in a sewer excavation accident. James K. Tooke named as city passenger agent for the Southern Pacific. Reports from Beaumont detail a dangerous worksite and a preliminary city-rail agency appointment, with local officials and railroad officials referenced.
In a reported altercation two men sustained injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment. The incident caused broken ranks but no further damage beyond what was mentioned occurred in the yard.
The steamer Lawrence was libeled today by the Hurvie On Butter company alleging sepa and a feb for on Durters. Captain Ward left the bed and its UT CO Fe on a tent tonlelit. burners installed but not per contract. Change in Schedule Beaumont Texas July St Receiver Dones of the Gar and Interstate announces trains to High Island and Betslock with arrival in Beaumont.
Harlem Tennessee July meet highlights include a long feature race with a tight finish and favorite pools. A Southern League meeting in Charleston and Memphis agreement aims to settle charges against Jumpers and pace riders as officials seek harmony.
Houston eyes joining the Texas League as a franchise transfer from Paris. Elwenfelder expects league support, discusses rail access and senior votes with Dallas meeting likely to decide the Houston relocation. Corsicana Fort Worth and Corsicana are named rivals amid talks of a two week extension and pennant prospects.
The Jennings Commercial Club elected officers including AllA Heywool as president and OK Schick as vice president. The group discussed organization plans and securing a country post one stop here, with several other matters to follow.
Fragmentary OCR describes a planned erection of a paper mill at Northern Cap with a new high grade white paper. Mentions sugar cage Dagisie and exports linked to Bovarthine on She Wicket, noting potential high value and improved wrap for products.
Fragmentary OCR text describes agricultural issues and weather effects on crops. Mentions drought minded growth and a brief reference to timeframes. Lacks clear names, places, events, or measurable outcomes.
A fragmented report recalls a railway incident with a brakeman escaping by narrow yard. It notes cargo salvage for Shorgan and a tow to Nortel, plus ore and granite projects, military company meetings, and quartermaster updates with equipment costs and drill sessions.
A Dallas meeting discusses transferring a player to Tour ton war and notes several games across Texas. Highlights include Cant line scores and results from Cleveland, Chicago, New York matches, Waxahachie doubleheader, Nacogdoches team reform, and Texas League results with Beeville and Lockhart outcomes.
At Ded mar today Bet Lewis Duty M Lataka Minestic and Cylon led the white favorites in a five furlong dash near the fourth tee. Clear, fast action with Varri Ant showing early speed as the field shuffled past half distance before Lataka pushed clear.
Last night friends of the Cuero Rifles gave them a handsome reception in Cuera, Texas. The event followed a splendid display in Austin and sparked expressions of support for sending the unit to represent the state at the St. Louis exposition. Editor A L Criep of the Dallas Star delivered a welcome speech, with Captain Wy iH Madan nel replying. Buchel, the editor, praised the company and its leaders for their high hopes and the prospect of deployment to the exposition.
In Houston County and Crockett Texas July 81 voters favored prohibition by about 700 votes despite two social boxes to hear from. The section was quiet and no disturbance occurred. Crockett ladies actively supported the movement. At the Crockett vote gathering they gathered in the courthouse yard and hanged a banner announcing prohibition.
Corsicana Texas July delegates named for a four day session in Butte Montana from September 1. Appointees include Captain apies Garetty 3 nrult It 8 Nobleit Co Hand J Alien Fred Pietatug and George T Jester.
Corpus Christi Texas selects Ulym T Ward as postmaster with Emil Schultze of San Antonio to assist. Schultze, a former local mail handler, returns after eight years away. Ward to assume duties tomorrow as the new office opens under the appointment.
New York July 31 The second half of the Produce stakes for Allies 2 year olds was run at Brighton Beach today. Mrs L Cartle Eugenia Burch with Oden up won at 7 to 1 against a 5 to 5 shot. Swiftmas and Mackey Dwyer were the winning favorites. Six furlongs handicap MRad Path Mein tersinger St Finnan 1 10 1 5 Five and tw bint furlongs Jim Track Forward Monte Carlo Time 14. Ste furlanen Swittoing Ocawath Mald en Lime Lela. Six furlongs second half of Produce stakes cov devenreod Milles Engenia Karen Goll Money Court Mold Time 1 12 2. Six furlongs 4iling Mackey Dwyer Big Dove Bismarck Time 1 19 1 5.
Ed Edmundson, Houston’s ball player, is released by New Orleans and picked up by Chattanooga. Powell confirms Edmundson’s release effective today, praising his potential as a solid guard. He joins the Motinger Strouthers in the team’s backcourt as they pursue a new trial lineup.
Thews Menaguen of Galveston joined a crowd returning from New Orleans that night. Monahan, known in boxing lore, once held the lightest weight title. Evéthardt aimed to open a fashionable saloon in New Orleans after travels to Africa.
Perseus captured the Goodwood Cup worth £2000 for four year olds and up at Goodwood racing in London. Alstance finished second with a solid showing, while the field included notable horses in the July event.
A fragmented Brenham note reports burglaries and a wedding near Real y. A burglar tried entering Mr Pler Day’s home. he escaped past pursuers. Mr Matthy IV plans to move ward residence. council discussion follows. Mamie Welluseth and Mir Aleue nifeleal wed in a ceremony. A fireman’s park event featured local safety displays and a citywide parade tone.
Pecos County Texas reports drought relief as continuing dry spell ends. Fort Stockton notes mining land disputes settled satisfactorily after extensive litigation. Buyers and sellers listed in a centile rectotiy trade, including A S Gage and O Ch Lockhausen transactions.
A misread local item describes a June incident at a rural Olive locale in Texas involving several residents. It notes a vacationing person returning in September and a carnival event with games and a local accident during a dancing event.
Summary not clear due to damaged text. Readable portion references a July 3 event at a location called La Grong with a summer program. No coherent outcome or participants can be identified.
In Pekin, officials review enrolment for a local mining program and permanent eligibility. The article notes a pending decision on applicant status and ongoing administrative deliberations.
The funeral of J Ds Tucker occurred with details of burial plans at a local church and interment at a shared grave site. The obituary notes his bright future and references family members and mourners in attendance.
A garbled notice lists several individuals and places with uncertain destinations and dates. It mentions Alvin Nowe and Alvin Towne along with others traveling to Ban Angelo and Galveston. Details are fragmentary and dates are unreadable, limiting concrete facts.
A vehicle loaded with people careened on the dot beach causing a crash that forced the crew to steer into the ditch to clear the roadway. No injuries are reported, but the incident halted traffic as responders tended the scene.
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