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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1902

Page

1

Cost of Living Campaign Targets Local Shoppers

Special report outlines a drive by congressional campaign committees to prove rising prices from trusts. It details localized survey work at corner stores and grocers to show price increases since three years ago in beef eggs and household costs, with notes on planned statewide speaker tours and data tabulation for national campaign use.

Chiesco Adgier Congressfong Committee Beef Trust Henri Bmilth Powtry Uslil Sorecailer Congres Siena Fhr Woshington Iwnier Charles bin Hougewivep Btate Intereer

The Fight in Texas Special to The Toatt Washington

A Washington dispatch reports Texas political tensions as plans form for the party slate. President contemplates shifts and potential candidacies, with discussion of party leaders Hawley Green and Brett, and Dr Acheson named for a key post amid the Breck leadership debates.

Leon Eostern Flint Hawley Green Bretthan A. W. Acheron Belestine Prescoyt Dr. Acheson Pion

General Trent Grant Assigned to Texas Command

Special to The Pan Washington reports Brigadier General Veeterick Trent Grant is assigned to command the Department of Texas. The move follows the expected retirement of General Faoot Swit and reshuffles at the War Department. Strong indications point to promotions and retirements shaping the department's leadership as vacancies arise.

Washington War Department Veeterick Trent Grant Department of Teva Philipp Tin Faoot Swit Department of Tex's Girnutle San Petre Hili Depanent

Settlement of Strike Invites Senator Quay Influence

A large gathering at the Hogal Palace hotel discussed using Senator Quay’s influence to resolve a major coal strike in the anthracite regions of Pennsylvania. The conference, presided by President Ashbliven, aimed to urge a delegation to seek his help and continued for two more days behind closed doors with limited details released.

Hogal Palace United Vote Pennsslennia Senator Quay Mliers

Unclear OCR fragment on defense case discharged

Incomplete text notes a defense matter with terms like defendant and discharge but lacks clear names, places, or outcomes. The readable parts suggest a court action and a release, yet specifics are missing.

Watterson Denies Candidacy for Kentucky Governor

Henry Watterson returns home and emphatically denies he is a candidate for Kentucky governor despite reports. He recalls past political battles and jokes that supporters will credit him for paddling his own canoe. In Alabama, prohibitionists back Herely Tray for governor on a platform upholding national prohibition principles.

Kentucky Louisville Henry Watterson Courier Journal Witterson Eays Own ‘Canom Sam Hoenstes Montgomery Alu Alabama National Problaition Party

Primary Dates Fixed and Campaign Under Way in Louisiana

Democratic committees in seven Louisiana districts set primaries and conventions as campaign opens statewide. In Seventh district two candidates contend for the seat with Septem ber 11 primaries likely to trigger canvasses and joint debates. Republicans remain bitterly split with Black and Lily White factions vying and backing Hanna against Roosevelt.

Aperial Baton Monge Lotiivians Opelonse Pritmary Congress Hanna Hoosevelt Whoberly

Beaten Beate Endorses Kendall for Governor

The Beate party today endorsed George H. Kendall as their gubernatorial candidate after the Beate voters approved the endorsement. Kendall now represents the party in the race for Arkansas governor in Little Rock.

Indorsed Little Rock Arky Angus The Beate Proclaima George H. Kendall

Employers Demands Granted in Philadelphia Iron Workers Strike

President Buchan of the International Structural Iron Workers association announced that the American Bridge Company granted the demands of its employees for a five day work week at 50 cents an hour. He added that a general sympathetic appeal strike committee would convene with the executive board tomorrow.

Philadelphia Buchanan International Structural Iron Workers’ Association American Vidal Upton Tomorow

Panama Canal Machinery May Be Purchased in United States

A Panama Canal company委 declares that under U S law every dollar of machinery and equipment needed for canal construction may be bought in the United States with no import restrictions. The opinion from Sullivan Cromwell to the National Association of Manufacturers indicates American suppliers could supply tools and parts for the canal project.

United States Indianapolis, Inc Auenet D. M. Parry Treddent Manufacturera Sullivan & Cromwell New York City America New Panama Canal Company Angoryine Freuel Ig Bas Cen

Duty Report From Shenandoah Sets Local Tone

A jagged OCR fragment notes a duty or company presence in Shenandoah Pennsylvania with garbled phrases about troops, a fortification, and a bond. The readable bits reference a single company and local sentiment, but specifics are unclear due to transcription errors.

Miners Found Guilty in Contempt Case

Judge Keller rules jurisdiction extends to nonresident defendants and their confederates in the United Mine Workers contempt matter. John Tichiris and others are fined five dollars, jailed or bailed, with testimony showing a confederation among defendants.

Charlenton W. Vo Augnar Keller John Tichiris Aasemlapes Richards Deat United Mine Workers Keller Fret Pawel

War in Venezuela sparks calls for more American war vessels

In a dramatic report from the war desk, authorities note potential American naval reinforcement as tensions rise near Caracas. Germany shows interest in intervention while President Castro may lead forces into a decisive battle. Communications warn of disrupted cables and strategic moves by Commander McLean to secure ports and protect interests.

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