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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1902
Page
5
August 1 reports outline state railroading plans and a per capita school fund for the new fiscal year. Text mentions apportionment figures, cash basis budgeting, and potential policy on year-end balances with emphasis on fiscal discipline.
An advertisement touts a Texas Wonder cure claiming to heal kidney and bladder issues and back pain. It urges readers to send money for a bottle and promises testimonials from the state of Texas.
Austin reports indicate the legislative committee’s study shows deliberate neglect or evasion by a delinquent to avoid law, with a forthcoming 400 page report due in about two weeks. Breathing room for state printing bids is anticipated as two years of texts are assigned.
On a rural Brenham road August 1 a confrontation between Whaley Davis and John Arnold escalated into a deadly duel. Davis stabbed Arnold through the throat with a spring blade, then Arnold collapsed. Davis was wounded but survived. Wesley Davis and companions fled, and Sheriff Tongue was alerted as both men were later jailed. Involved parties included Josie Mabel, Roderick Dursey, Turner Smith and Frank Smith. ages noted place the surviving man at around 20.
August 1 report from Gonzales says a man confessed to arson at the F C Smith Co wholesale grocery warehouse fire last Sunday night. Police say the suspect admitted breaking into several nearby buildings and stealing goods including a ham and a jawbone, with the total loss around 10 000 dollars.
Willis Wilson a white man about 20 was shot and killed two miles from Karnes City. John Elder and Wil Elder are jailed for the killing and were admitted to bond of 300 each.
Movement of ships listed with arrivals from La to Alabama and Coiba, including Nor goodies. Vessels sailed to New York and Bremen, with several bark and ship names noted, and a passage from Galveston via Halifax to Liverpool.
A fragmented New York list shows names and places connected to Texas figures and entities. The text mentions Rogers St George wood Pare Worth Stonestreet Lampassi Mineola and Navarre with several individuals linked to Broadway Broadway Parked and Mizel.
Prohibition supporters win the election by 262 votes in Groesboeck Texas. A contest to the result is planned, grounds unclear. Vague references to a bottle extract and a phrase appear in the damaged text.
Beaumont Texas August 1 reports higher oil price gains in July with shipments near 1,086,000 barrels and June at 1,496,000 barrels. Strikes by Southern Pacific and Santa Fe delayed car movement, boosting per barrel value. disputes over railcar control and several executives’ travels hint at market activity and upcoming contracts.
The Atlantic and Pacific men and J M Guffey tested Atlantic and Pacific No 1 at Sour Lake Texas near 3 20 pm and the well began gushing from a two inch pipe into a pool and grew stronger. J W Jolly and regional figures witnessed the gush and praised the flow. Guffey No 2 is drilled over four feet and expected to hold. Lake Springs No 2 goes deeper with hope to reach a gusher despite limited pre sure to force it.
In Galveston Texas August the fairy at the exchange listed 1000 Anglo-American shares at a quoted price. The note reflects a small, unsettled entry on the trading floor with no further details.
Fragmentary notice mentions Manhattan Seaboard Ae Rees Success and 400 shares at age, with unclear context. The readable elements include a corporate or stock reference and an age detail, but full facts are missing.
Limestone County Texas August 1 grand jury indictments reveal widespread vote buying in the recent primary. The report cites witnesses who confirm payments from $1 to $4 for votes, criticizes the laxity of voters and officials, and urges stringent laws and swift court action to stamp out the practice.
La Grange Texas notes Chairman Wolters reputation for thorough organization and hard work. The Democratic delegation at a county convention praised Burgess and Wolters for leadership. Wolters was elected chair of the Fareinie county Democratic executive committee and promised Burgess’ county majority after a careful, precinct by precinct poll.
In Galveston County Texas the democratic primary is set for tomorrow with appointed presiding judges to polling places. Voters will choose county officers and candidates for the state legislature and other district offices as listed by the Jefferson faction.
Beaumont Texas August 1 Postmaster Charles Boteysetireen reports from Waco where the Republican executive committee met and endorsed Mr Howler while denying plans to place Gelog of Hawley in the Southern district. The committee asserts peace and harmony in the Republican ranks.
An effort to spare Vincente Sapcedo from execution proceeds in San Antonio Texas with an affidavit asking insanity defense. Judge Brooks orders a special venire for a hearing planned Wednesday as the case advances toward September hanging date.
Report states Mrs J C Dodd, wife of electman north of Bonte, died in a kerosene can explosion after a tea kettle caught fire. Victim received treatment yesterday afternoon and was confirmed dead this morning. Remains were interred this afternoon.
Do not travel without Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is reliable and pleasant to take and may be needed on the road. Obtainable from all druggists.
Galveston commissioners discuss paying interest on 300000 sewer bonds held by a Cincinnati firm. The matter is referred to a committee to determine if income can fund the sewerage fund, with further investigation by President Austin and City Attorney Scott before a decision.
The Mountain Remnant Reunion gathers about 20 veterans and their families in Liage with meals provided by local citizens. Colgnm Lanham delivers a lengthy speech while former ex-Confederate leader Prof. Stubbs offers praise. the event closes with a veterans meeting and plans for a grand ball at the court house.
A small boy was killed after being run over by a freight train in the Southern Pacific yards at Orstige Texas. The child, playing with companions, attempted to jump aboard and fell under the wheels. He was amputated and died within minutes. The father, a civil engineer, works for Luther & Moore Lumber, was being apprised of the accident.
A dispatch from Tyler Texas notes railroad shipments from Tyler to various regions. It lists several goods including fruit and merchandise and references a total count of cars moved, but the fragmentary text obscures dates exact quantities and destinations. The report emphasizes farm and industrial products moving by rail within a local radius.
August 1 report from Washington notes high variability with freak south winds forecast for Saturday and Sunday. Texas shows unsettled conditions while Oklahoma and Indian territories expect continued windy conditions into the weekend.
F Sparke a San Jacinto veteran of 5 F Sparks lost an arm after a blood poisoning infection from a small scratch. The Texas veteran, about years old, underwent the operation in Nockport yesterday afternoon. Medical staff report he is recovering and expected to regain full use with care.
Confederate veterans gathered at Llano Texas for the annual encampment. The program launched as announced with a successful first day. In the afternoon Burnet Hen and Sam Lanham’s team posted a 12 to 2 score over Pantotoc D, with attendance estimated around 40,000.
July 31 survey reports by the corps of civil engineers under Walter Kemper finish route work for the Bayou Carlin Navigable Canal from New Iberia to the gulf. The 14 mile canal will run southeast and provide direct Gulf connection with New Iberia as a depot point amid land reclamation and excavation efforts.
Jim Barnett, a white member of a section band, was run over and killed by a train one mile north of Hubbard City Texas on July 31. His body was badly mangled.
Credittuc Texas August 1 George MCL berry general organiser for the International Association of Machinists in charge of the gaschingists ade of Sap Beatrike returned after a conference with General Manager Nixon. Negotiations opened likely to end in a settlement. The matter is sent to the highest officers of the company and the union for council review.
Mr Mulberry, organizer of the International Association of Machinists, traveled from Cleburne to Galveston for a conference with Mr Nixon. The meeting aims to resolve the Cleburne strike and determine its outcome.
Short Texas notices from Smithville Cameron Corsicana Greenville Clainemont Livingston McKinsey Hillsboro Wise areas list lodge meetings recoveries church dedications and accidents. Reports include Oak Hill Association officers election Beckham hotel electric system and a Katy freight wreck with injuries.
The Kirby Lumber Company will shut down its Woodville mill tomorrow and begin construction of a new facility at once. Machinery is already on the ground and more is expected today or tomorrow as the project aims to match eastern mills in capacity and modernization.
Alfred Comrade a well known resident of this city tied himself at his bin on Pine street this morning. He had been ill for some time and then carried out the deed. He leaves a wife and three children.
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