Arrival of New Crop Rice Opens Houston Market
The first sack of new crop rice for 1902 arrives in Houston aboard the Ben Antonio and Aranses Paya from Chesterville Colorado. The shipment grown by John Lider Holm is about thirty days earlier than prior seasons and offered at public sale on the Cotton Exchange floor for Old Women’s Home support, with proceeds benefiting Sheltering Arms Society.
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T. H. Thompson Seed
Mee Ming Company
Chesterville
Colorado
Cheater & Kettison
Ben Antonio
Aranses
Thompson
Cotton Exchange
Sheltering Arms Society
The Hardy Street Bridge Vote and Ward Power Plays
Voter interest centers on the Hardy Street Bridge project as candidates and ward leaders vie to secure support. Rumors of legislative maneuvering and a push by Second and Fifth Ward factions dominate discussion, with promises of rapid progress if elected officials back the bridge.
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Ronnyy
Gove
Etieriai
Apyciay
Forte
Ajineett Tyrian
Fife
Beenad
Phedeen
Sam
Neeley
Mediatels
Quist Reigns in All the Departments in Municipal Notes
City committees plan a council meeting to review a monthly report from the mayor’s office. Street work, traffic flow improvements, and police staffing are outlined with timelines and expected approvals, plus a pending council session to receive July reports.
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Quist
Conant
Aldormium
Anil
Monty Nest
Orbock
Enuliner
Fopotl
Hy Coguuil Neon
Allie of Departments Delayed Reperta Completion
Fragmentary text notes end of month tasks for Allie of departments. It states finishing reperta by Monday after Thursday month end, urging all natters up to date. The readable passages imply a scheduling or reporting clarification, with emphasis on timely updates.
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Monmlay
Houston Lighting and Power Plans Land Purchase and Expansion
Houston Lighting and Power will spend 110000 to acquire 17,78 square feet of land along the bayou. The purchase supports a widening project and space for a new building, machinery, and equipment to extend utility service. The plan includes extending Welk Hues to the city limits and a capital outlay of 825000 for construction.
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Houston Lighting and Power Company
Yeaterday
Rapney
Flde
Fragmented OCR Text on Water Use and Agriculture
The readable portions discuss water use and irrigation linking to fruit and trunk development. It references general plans and potential growth impacts but lacks coherent details or identifiable people or organizations. No clear actions or outcomes are stated.
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Ding
Wien
Meena
Harris County Eyes New High School at Hartieburg This Year
Harris county school trustees plan a high school at Hartieburg to open in September. The meeting was adjourned due to poor attendance from farm work and weather. superintendent Cline announced a tentative timeline and staff arrangements for construction and operation.
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Hartieburg
Harris County
Aturu
Leon anWile
Ivlich
Irre
Caine
PUY
Local Dragnet Details Patrols and Suspects Identified
A garbled report outlines a city dragnet with mentions of several suspects and locations. It notes patrols near Key belt area and trials at various streets and landmarks, including references to Mirpetee and Joli Parnes. The piece hints at ongoing investigations and a night-time response by police units.
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Olibhelas
Joli Parnes
Espeetel
Anand
Willit
Siz Feny Lin
Brent
Tn Enfordedl
Lee
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Galveston S Celebrates Arrival of Southern Pacific First Steamer
The Galveston celebration marks the arrival of the first Southern Pacific steamer with a parade and speeches. Officials vow to strengthen ties with Houston and area communities and invite public events as plans proceed.
Auditorium Show Promises Star Studded Night
Mr Jan Setele leads a varied troupe at the auditorium with a high profile performance tonight. The cast includes Ciick and other company members though their names appear garbled, promising a lively show with special acts and songs. A matinee for children is planned with 10 cent admission today. Next week a feature at The Mule Pointion Theater is announced.
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Jan Tsetele
MOI
Mrs. Ciick
Titan
Alvin Ani
Mitine
Cary Sunny
Study on new portrait style dominates early photography era
The article discusses advances in studio portraiture by prominent photographers, praising refined methods and modern equipment. It notes rivals in the East and North adopting similar techniques, signaling a shift toward higher quality studio work and polished finishes.
Baen Gerhund Hal Bonday Will Feature Music Program
Seangerhund Entertainment announces an entertainment program at Baen gerhund hal Bonday ntete. The event includes a fine program of musical numbers and performances by yoenl gs Wetrutental followed by a dance.
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Seangerhund Entertainment
Baengerhund
Beaumont's Confidence and Standard Oil Plan Deep Water Vision
S Hy McGary of the Memorial Journal reports on Beaumont’s push for deep water communication via satellite links. The piece notes Standard Oil’s multi million dollar investments and plans to expand refinery and industrial facilities to support a national energy and transport network.
Treasurer Farmer Stands Pat in Mandamus Case
The county treasurer insists on his position as mandamus action looms. Commissioners adjourned without action, with no order to compel obedience to county failings while awaiting further instruction from higher authority.
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Nod
Worl
Fonda
Deaths and Funerals Chronicle Local Obituaries
The list reports multiple deaths and funeral arrangements. Mire Sarah Frances Broughton and Mrs Sarah Francek Mronghton are noted with age details and burial plans at Catholic and Jewish cemeteries. Patrick Joyce and others have service details, with interments at Evergreen and other local cemeteries.
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Sarah Francek
Corieruate
Stortet
Istrevia
Fifi
Veniaus
Mather Tuughran
Sr. Paptek
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