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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
11
The article notes fluctuating wholesale onions cabbage and apples with limited demand and low prices. It cites New York and Delaware market insights, varied fruit and vegetable supplies, and a cautious outlook as crude oil and cottonseed markets show muted activity.
Readable OCR fragment shows wholesale price quotes for fruits vegetables meats salts hardware and chemicals. Mentions apples, lemons, peaches, prunes, beans, potatoes, peanuts, salmon, sardines, and oils with prices per unit and per pack. Includes references to cotton futures and market activity in New York and Houston.
The week saw improved demand and higher prices for several stocks, led by Anglo American and Buffalo. Oil and stock markets fluctuated with some declines but an overall upward trend, as traders noted firmer values and stronger buying interest. Notable strength appeared in Cat course and Beaumont while overall activity included substantial turnover and mixed gains across key shares.
New Orleans reports a firmer market with Liverpool futures up modestly and cotton quotations largely unchanged. New York open shows buying, with August futures leading gains while spot prices move in tandem with nervous shorts and anticipated demand.
An odd disturbance near Cothanwond tied to Bed County created fear as residents described strange events and a violent draw near a body. Local authorities began inquiry as witnesses spoke of a young woman harmed and a suspect named Metindte, with vague references to ages and locations.
A chaotic Texas death notice lists numerous individuals from cities such as Weatherford, Longview, Navasota, Marshall, and Paris with varied causes and dates in August. Names include Dave Bile, Miss Vly Opaolin Patterson, and Walter, with references to typhoid, fever, and wartime service.
Wayne King steps down after four years as general secretary of the association. A new secretary was chosen at a meeting attended by local workers and officials. The selection follows a long tenure and signals continued emphasis on the union's major projects in the region.
Mr. R Molwood and son R. A. MolLood departed for Canada for a month long visit to Mrs Crorkett, who has been ill for several weeks but is reported to be better today.
A garbled Special Notices segment lists multiple firms and individuals including Nelms & Co, Selves & Go, and Inman Neha & Co with mentions of business places in AGH GU and Atlanta Texas. It notes formation of a new firm Iuman Neha & Co and references stock shipments, cattle trade, and visits by various local figures.
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