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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1902
Page
3
August 6 report details Memphis officials barring several players and altering lineups as a scheduled park game collapsed. Friction over uniforms and protests by managers led to a “No game” outcome with players moving to alternate seating and authorities debating whether to proceed.
A noisy Saratoga page covers entries for six furlongs to a mile and a half, listing horses with odds and weights including Gold Mutter and Cherished. It details Delmar entries, six furlong sprints, and the Grand Circuit meet at Ruffain with Roamer’s early lead and La Conda’s late challenge in a 2:14 pace battle.
In Beaumont Texas August 6 crowds saw Crowley fall to Beaumont 8 to 6 after a late Crowley push. Jenner and Zehner pitched for Crowley while Watson and Witson worked for Beaumont amid a tense, crowded scene at Main Choette Park.
Race notes recount Zephyr winning a sprint in 2 17 and a 2 24 trot with Dulce Car and Chase noted among leaders. Showbooter narrowly takes a mile and a sixteenth at Harlem while Jockey Johnson suffers a severe injury after Greek Dollar falls. Multiple horses and times listed with the meeting spanning Harlem Chicago and August fixtures.
Opposition from state authorities and local officials to a proposed boxing bout in Arkansas and nearby states grows amid legal and political maneuvering. Pugilistic events face blocking threats, with officials citing public order and safety as key concerns while activists call for regulation rather than ban.
At the regular Wednesday shoot on the Houston Gun Club grounds Indies of the Houston Gun Club held a gold medal event yesterday. Miss Jennie Bering won the top prize with Miss Carvierre close behind. Otto Senshaw has two prior medals and could claim the Gallagher medal today with a high score if he wins. A letter from J. Fosgaird of Galveston notes guests Henry Williamson and Stewart from Galveston visiting to discuss a Houston bars bid and the 14 percent figure.
The Isle of Wight’s royal regatta opened under overcast skies. Emperor Williaty’s vessel led early but Moleor overtook to win the race along the Queen’s course, with mist and spray obscuring the contestants from view after the start.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as a cure for colds. The copy emphasizes universal efficacy and urges readers to buy the remedy for relief.
The Galveston item notes the appointment and qualification of two deputy United States marshals. It includes a broader roundup of local notices such as a cotton exchange invitation, mallory steamship passenger list, and regional weather and transportation updates, reflecting Galveston's 1902 civic scene.
Appointed deputies include F. M. PBa monsen and Frank B. Habri who have qualified as special deputies under U S marshal W M Hannon. News notes show several Galveston figures departing for New York and Colorado Springs, including Jefm Mc Lemore and A G Smont, with multiple passengers aboard the Alloy and Concho steamships.
Frday fair with cooler coastal chowerm. Ught to fresh north winds. Temperatures rise inland. Oklahoma and Indian Territory fair Friday and Friday.
President Roosevelt participated in mock warfare drills at Greenport on August 6. He observed maneuvers closely matching those in active combat and emphasized gunnery drills for the crew of the ship.
A garbled account discusses American war efforts, leadership praise, and remarks on wartime efficiency. It references President Theodore Roosevelt and military crews including the navy, with assertions about honors, prizes, and demonstrations of power.
Maia Vanderilt announces the engagement of her son, Reggy Vanderilt, to Miss Kathleen Neilson of New York. The couple plans marriage after a formal betrothal party attended by family. Miss Neilson is devout Catholic, active in outdoor and social circles, with her mother Mrs Neilson residing in Newport.
The Pearson syndicate and A G Phoipy fight for control of the St Charles Street Railway company. Phelps is defeated as a large shareholding group accepts the New Orleans City Hallway plan. Stock deposits and final steps are in motion to shift control to the Pearaga syndicate.
New Orleans board of trade fights over grain inspection with New York and Louisiana groups. The dispute centers on who should regulate grain and which association governs the market, with decisions discussed before national trade bodies amid tensions among members.
At a Crowley Louisiana meeting the tin board approved enlarging the city by adding a triangular ground area and making Bayou Blaine the southern corporate line. The plan includes sidewalks, street improvements, and a square near several named officials. An appropriation is provided to fund street and road work immediately.
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