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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1902

Page

5

Citizens plan Brazos river conference at Navasota

A citizens meeting in Navasota August 11 calls for a conference of delegates from Brazos river counties to discuss rail and river improvements. A committee led by W. H. Brown and J. Leake was named to organize the event and invite nearby districts to attend.

Texas W. H. Brown Teake Mo L. Q. Andrewa Creatine Froub Iui Wong Critzcia Sail Igardtutire Dbs Math Diemens Ceaulty Navasota Otto Hy Pillwara Souhcen Oie

Seguin Piano Factory Faces Expanding Texas Market

The report notes Seguin piano maker plans to ship instruments to Texas and beyond, with orders from Key West and Huston. It mentions imports from Baltimore and New York, a push to hire apprentices, and growth in production at the Dun City factory to meet demand.

Owe Stetke Blefyi Stade Gera Orrell Tall O'Clock Hethe Dohieteey Distonsmith Key West Huston Willooling Bee Hhe Mare Kane Piano Mire Ruiaway New York Wilt Texas Baltimore Thor

Movement of Ocean Vessels Ends Lat Arrive

Special to The Post reports on ship movements with vessels from Pore Upiniton and Havana arriving at Olympia Port Limot and Port Martlos, and steamers sailing via Sabinw Pass to Laditabrre. no departures noted.

George W Havana Olympia Port Limot Atiaclaira Port Martlos

Abilene Seeks State Asylum Site Estimate

Worth Texas August 11 reports the Abilene authorities eyeing a state asylum for epileptic patients to be built there. The project, estimated at around 25000 dollars, aims to be funded by setup costs and state support, with Dr Warsham commenting on feasibility as other state asylums approach capacity.

Abilene Asylum Worth Texas Menttic Asylum Fert Abilene Warsham

Port Arthur Dispatch Reports Unclear Shipping Move

In Port Arthur on August 11 a vessel carrying 882000 Fallons to Yond by the Star and Crescent was metalled for New Orleans. Maria will leave the Greatest in Scotland carrying Suble feet of timber.

Port Arthur Piet Arthur Texan Star and Crescent New Orleans Scotland

Marlin Street Fair Plans Show Progress

In Marlin Texas August acetate seabout progressed for a holding manhert and dhraivat case involving Joseph R. Taylor as central matter.

Marlin. Martin Texas Marlin, Ute Joseph R. Taylor

Beaumont Oil News and a Fatal Accident at Sour Lake

Steam raised in the Penman Steel and Iron Tank Works but no work began due to incomplete equipment. A fatal incident occurred at Sour Lake as contractor Read and Andrews clashed, resulting in a head injury. Colonel Adams, a US engineer, visited Beaumont seeking cooperation on coast waterways, while Stauffer reported railroad congestion hindering plant operations. Oil exchange prices and company notes fill out the day’s market activity.

Penman Works Sour Lake Beaumont Texas Adams United States New Orleana Sabine Post Cooper Koote Kansas City Port Artour Dock Soupory Adajie Penman Béeaumont Stau Ts

Texas Oil and Transit adds steamer Florida for oil transport

The Florida, recently sold to the Texas Oil and Transit Company, is under conversion in Philadelphia to carry 20,000 barrels of oil. The line will run from Port Arthur to the Mississippi River, with prices from 7 to 80 cents per barrel, and will use unloading facilities in New Orleans. The company also owns the tug Charles Clarke and five oil barges, all part of a new Gulf of Mexico oil transport enterprise led by figures including Hogg, Judge M. H. Frocks, J. Mundy, and Charles Clarke Jr.

Texas Oil and Transit Company Florida Philadelphia Irito Texas of and Transit Company Port Arthur Mississippi River Pelota New Orleans Charles Clarke Wellborwn Chas, Clarke Gulf Hue Pat Saath Povida Texas Oil Dore Artuer Soconta Moean Hogg Frocks Ile Astereon J. F. Mundy William ‘T. Campbell J. Marsach Charion Clark Robert D. Clarke James W. Swayne Amd Jollen I) Holt Lincoln Texas ON and Transit Company Sunree BNE Ge Vadibe Eehiewe Walid Desixonivd Dihets Hollers Lils Enaipany PGC Bina Mewstan Me Hobert He Masterson Howaton Moarahall Onliens Nations Tank of Teanmont Rolwer PF Clarke JS Hoge HE Maxtoreon Conroe Clarke Nundy Nundy WT Campiot, EF Matehall, RO OB. Brooks Ollen Willis Helgatron

Two Die and Two Hurt in Interurban Crash Near Dallas Fort Worth

On August 1 an Interurban Electric line crash between Grand Prairie and Mountain Creek killed Crenshaw and injured Williano, with two other workers Brock and Wilkerson hurt. Motorman Ed Mackey and Conductor George Poilliipe were aboard Car No 1 from Dallas to Fort Worth. The Cannon Hall express from St. Louis passed moments before the impact as the Westbound train drowned the electric car noise. Crenshaw leaves a wife and three children. Williano is near death from severe injuries.

Dating Texan Interuban Electricine Ed. K. Mackey George N. Poilliipe Dallaa Grand Prairie Mountain Creek Omse Crenshaw Crenshaw Willan oWhieo Chester Brooks Pete Wilkerson

THREE NEGROES ARRESTED IN BRAZORIA COUNTY KILLING

Charles Finerail, Haskell Bates, and Lem Barrett were captured near Columbia and jailed in Angleton. Ransom O'Neill remains at large as a 75-strong posse from Columbia Brazoria Bay City Richmond Wharton and Rosenberg hunts him. County Attorney Smith, killed Saturday night, was buried this morning amid public tension and calls for a fair trial.

Columbia Texas Charles Finerail Smith Haskell Bates Lem Barrett Angleton Weems Ransom O'Neill Brazoria Bay City Richmond Wherton Rosenberg

Walker to bid for Brooks Gulf and Interstate lines

Beaumont Texas August 11 rumors say Mr Walker who recently bought stakes in Texas may arrive tomorrow to discuss buying John J Brooks interests in Gulf and Interstate. He is linked to Missouri Kansas and Texas rail and aims to tie feeders to main lines via Trinity and Sulphur. Details unclear.

Do Not Leave Home Without Chamberlain’s Remedy on Board

A fragment urges travelers to carry Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on trains or ships. It claims the remedy is pleasant safe and reliable and cannot be procured while aboard transport.

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Sea wall bids opened by Galveston county officials

Seven bids were received for the sea wall project with Isaac Heffron of Galveston submitting the lowest bid. Other bidders included George W. Catte New York J. O Rourke Denver Parker Washington San Antonio J W Thompson St Louis K L Van Sant St Louis and L G Lantry & Sons Kansas City The commission would choose the lowest bid while weighing quality of material and plans The wall is to be built of the best material and closely supervised.

Galveston Texas Isaac Heffron Goleeston Bud Wee Blochime George W. Catte New York Dott O'Rourke Denver Parker-Washlogton Company San Antonio J. W. Thompeon St Louis W. Moschk Mir Slondike Borebke

Populists Gather as Convention Opens in Fort Worth

National chairman Joe A. Parker and state chair Milton Wark led twenty to thirty delegates into Fort Worth Texas for a populist convention. They denied fusion with the progressive party and signaled a formal ticket would be named. The meeting aimed to map strategy for three states with no state party meeting held tonight.

Fort Worth Texas Joe A. Parker Milton Wark People's Party Tinerrow Oltre Porkeal Atv Nathenal Tate High Parker

Dibrell Statement Denounces Rumors in Seguin Texas

The document prints Mr Dibrell's denial of rumors in Seguin about his support for the Democratic ticket. He states he never suggested leaving or betraying the party and explains he met with officials at the request of the district chairman. He calls the circulating report baseless and urges no harm to the party.

Galveston Texas Christopher Hart, Jr United States Antrict Court Beaumont Dart United States District and Southern District of Texas Khe Hryapt Soguin J. Dore Dorelanady al Seguin Woleh Scott Btaite Erque Jolt

Wharton County Republicans Convene for State Convention

Wharton County Republicans met at the courthouse on August 26 to select delegates for the State convention in Fort Worth. Matt Shanklin was reported as a nominee for the South district. no Populist convention was held in Travis, Austin. County's Populist effort appeared weak with only two members present.

Wharton Travis Austin Texas Fort Worth Colunty Tele Welig

Peruna praised by saleswoman and patients in 1900s ad missive

The document cites Mrs Nellie Curtain praising Peruna as the best medicine for diseases peculiar to women after long store hours and fatigue. It mentions medical claims about chronic inflammation and nervous weakness with testimonials from Mark Hephe and others in Columbus, Ohio.

AepArtiedteters Nellie Curtain

Scott Spoke at Kingsbury Texas Event

Hon John C. Scott spoke in Kingsbury Texas this afternoon at a local fair, addressing attendees and discussing community issues. The appearance drew residents and local officials to hear the notable speaker's remarks.

Scott Kingsbury Texas John C. Scott

Verdict of Not Guilty in Local Murder Case

After a four day trial in Robwpaton County, the jury found Graham not guilty of murder or coopership in a confusing series of charges. The case involved alleged homicide and subsequent appeals, with Judge Setl presiding. The defendant faced prior confinement and a marriage occurred during the trial.

Marlin Texas Gane Gilty Graham Ally Bowwell Hoherteot Mare Oonmaleitia Geferddunt Tinvhoas Corpud Seti Adeals Dietriet Robwpaton Trovery Pid Hin Tins Bie

Eminent Doctors Offer Free Medical Services for Three Months

A group of noted physicians announces they will provide free consultations examinations minor surgeries and treatment to all invalids calling from now until September 5 6. The goal is rapid personal contact with the sick and to cure or advise on diseases deformities and various ailments without any charge for three months.

Tyler Thie Ephetey Moore-Burnett Alice Gra Tonde Dia Cnaen Coly

Burnett's Vanilla Bereact Promoted as Real Vanilla Extract

An advertisement extols Burnett's Vanilla Bereact as genuine vanilla extract. It urges consumers to "Always use Burnett's" claiming authenticity and flavor quality, presenting a keen marketing push for the product.

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