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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1902
Page
5
A garbled Texas dispatch reports a German American oil contract, price climbs, and market uncertainty. It notes August Dewey Hey swells, ship deliveries, tank cars, and refinery plans amid labor strikes and freight slowdowns affecting Gulf shipments. The piece mentions Galveston, Houston, and local company leaders as stakeholding figures in a volatile fuel era.
Austin reports show only a portion of foreign corporations with Texas rights have filed antitrust affidavits and paid franchise tax. Of about 600 entities, 57 have paid, 25 letters returned, and many awaiting action. Delays push deadlines and future public notices.
The Lampasas county tax rolls received by the comptroller show a property valuation of 1,200,880, marking the largest decrease this year. In Austin on August 5, the attorney general approved issuance of 11,000 Schulenturg water works bonds.
In Austin today Representative Calvin from Lamar county met the governor on business. A military commission appointed Lavoy Trice as aide de camp with rank of lieutenant colonel aboard the governor’s staff. General Gano of Dalian visited the capitol. Judge Gordon Russell filed to run in the Tyler district and other Tyler figures passed through. Treaster Robbins received visitors while Comptroller Love handled Limestone county business. Assistant Attorney General Robert John from Willison county called at the executive office. Insurance Commissioner Johnson prepared his biennial report for printing as revenue agent receipts climbed higher than ever.
Austin resident August & Bult filed suit last evening in the Thirty third district court through J F England against the International and Great Southern Railroad Co for damages totaling 070 for injuries allegedly sustained by a plaintiff forcibly removed from a passenger car. The attorney general's department approved a value of 38000 Jackson county jail refunding bonds to be registered in the comptroller's department. Last week about 200 delinquent taxpayers were brought before the district court for taxes.
The Higgins Standard Co held its annual election this afternoon in Lake Charles Louisiana. The old board of directors and the following officers were reelected: Paul Higgins president, L Call first vice president, J Polk second vice president, J Stuart Thomson secretary and treasurer. The company reports its well at Bar Pili Bay is covetantly and has a gusher developed.
A chaotic Island City dispatch covers adjourned sessions, election plans, and county city relations. It notes a Citizens gathering with discussions on Needed Legislation and county duties, plus a ship launch celebration and a poorly executed student strike at Western Upton.
Delegates from Galveston including secretary of the Maritime association E W Harris and Mr E W Harris will attend the Transmississippi Congress in St Paul Minnesota. Amusthi Mos Lasker named governor to attend. Col Walter Gressman to represent Galveston deep water development. Ten other city business leaders including the Cotton Exchange may send delegates.
Fort Worth hosts the fourth annual meeting of the State Stenographers Association over two days. President Swope of Houston presided with Secretary Hawkins and Hawkson present. Attendance included many members as Mayor Powell welcomed the group. Hawkins reported a proposed bill in the legislature to cut court reporters salaries by half, a topic discussed at length and to be taken up again tomorrow morning.
In a late afternoon incident at Went Malin Street Emily Murphy of San Augustine meets George Hark and others as tensions rise. A nearby confrontation leads to a swift move to town while a grand son of Colonel Morton is mentioned. The piece narrates a family conflict linked to past battles and a surrender at San Jacinto with a notable 1000 price or value noted in the tale.
Southern Pacific officials accompanied government agents in Texas for a twinned voyage to study tobacco suitability in the lower Rio Grande region. The mission, led by Mr Morse and officials from the Department of Agriculture, aimed to assess soil and climate for producing a premium tobacco crop for domestic use and potential export.
In Fort Worth Texas early yesterday morning Lover Bourdon was found dead at his home with a shotgun wound to the neck and head severed. The killer Bing Bardon surrendered and told a justice of the peace he killed his brother after a quarrel.
Mr Williams I Brown died this evening at 4 o clock in New Therla at age seven. A native of Giles county Tennessee he long lived here as a leading sugar planter owning Interlake and Corona plantations. A prominent citizen his later years saw limited public activity. Funeral will be held tomorrow from the Episcopal church at Wim.
Fragmented line cites a price comparison for Burnetts Vanilla Extract with a note about paying a few cents more for a better product. The readable text is unclear on date, location, or full entities.
Congressman T W Ball spoke at a public meeting in Navasota Texas urging federal funding for river navigation and harbor work to relieve flooding. He outlined proposed dredging widening and channel work on the Brazos and pledged to press for amendments and coordination with local citizens and officials. Local support was solicited. a committee was formed to advance the project with a four month timeline for potential start.
The North Texas Baptist association began its second day with a full delegation present. Minutes from the previous day were read and a two‑minute sermon on the Great Commission was delivered by Rev. McGitt. Rev. Blackhear of Guadalune College preached tonight to the attendees.
Amit daeke aged 10 wandered from her son in law J MM Stroud’s home two miles east of Kilmore. She was found dead in a cornfield near Rich Finds farm about five hours later. An inquest by Justice Thompson returned a verdict of death from old age and prostration.
A man from Crockett Texas is charged with the murder of Pat Kennedy found near Porter Springs. The suspect says a female relative was with him earlier and a struggle led to the fatality. Investigators proceed with the inquiry and await further proceedings.
The pontoon bridge across the river at Gonzalio was completed yesterday evening, linking the town with the west side while the big steel bridge remains washed out from last night’s flood. A temporary bridge by A. A. Alapery of Ticwwityuo is used to cross near two miles upriver, while a new San Marcos river bridge is planned two miles away. The temporary span rests on boats and is held by four heavy derricks, able to lift or lower as the river rises.
The Brazos River decline continues with the water four inches lower today. In this county the river has stayed within banks with minimal crop damage reported. Banks remain higher here than in other counties, and Fort Bend was the last to flood during the great rise.
Galveston Texas welcomed the first ship of the New York Galveston line, a large spectacle with cannon, bands, and crowds on the pier. Officials praised the moment as a new era for Galveston port, promising economic growth, lower freight costs, and broader distribution of goods to markets nationwide. Colonel Gresham and Judge Kittrell delivered speeches endorsing the rail and port expansions and the city’s recovery and future prosperity.
A patient testimonial from Philadelphia praises Paine's Celery Compound for neuralgia insomnia and general nervous weakness after overwork. Rudolph M. Hantee of Hunter Corporation recounts relief after years of pain, headaches, and sleepless nights, saying it restored energy and comfort.
Port Eads La special to The Post lists arrivals including Horace from Rio de Janeiro via Bantos Palaine from Cabello Cayo Largo from Cardenas Cayo Blanca from London via Bermuda Cartena Hercules from Tampico Venta from Port Limari Spero Mor from Cela Texan Be from Liverpool and others with destinations Port Townsend Philadelphia and Galveston and departures noted for Stemmer South Gate for Galveston.
A reader admonishes travelers to bring Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy before boarding trains or ships. It is described as pleasant, effective, and universally sold by druggists, with procurement unlikely once underway.
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