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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
5
Price contracts' 9 be troublesome for the agnies
August 14 report notes interest shifting from oil car contracts to cheap contracts. Companies face cuts and refusals as refinery completions loom and price terms tighten. Van Vleck signals four to five days for action, with redress possible in court. The sector eyes a volatile move as producers and buyers brace for changes in barrels per day and contract enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oti
Herrel Ani
Caren Giennes
Ig and
Wes
Fis
Bert
Bolg
Thi Cai
Bet
Bret
Port Arthuy
Oroulloine
van Vitek
Otter
Arto
Oxand
Parlay In Dusted Page Fragments At Cardwal
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Parlay and activity around Cardwal with unclear names and dates. The readable parts sketch a betting or parlay reference amid garbled lines and stray terms. No coherent event or outcomes emerge from the legible content.
Strife Near Liberty Hill Devours Local Attention
Fragmentary OCR shows a muddled report from Liberty Hill Texas with mention of a drooperois tourer and a deep quay near Wilirasai county. The text references a flow, a ship, and Port Arthur with unclear actions or outcomes.
Texas Antitrust Affidavits Rush In As Law Enforced
The Texas attorney general reports over half of foreign corporations failing to file antitrust affidavits have complied after notice. Many sent affidavits once questioned, avoiding temporary business shutdown. Purchases and contract awards for multiple institutions listed, with extensive supply orders to several companies. Mayoral and county notices follow on tax rolls, valuations, and personnel movements as of August 14.
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Austin
Texas
Rangers Capture Six Alleged Thieves in Pasturd Fray
Reported Friday night the Texas Rangers pursued and captured six cattle thieves in Pasturd without trouble. Detained suspects came from Panhandle country as authorities chase marauders toward Crphian mountains amid theft concerns. President Houston defends North recruitment during difficulties filling Agricultural College faculty positions in Austin.
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Pasturd
Panhandle
Cap
Crphian
Porenti
State Printer completes proof on legislative committee report
Austin details show the State Printer finished reading proof for the legislative committee report and it will be distributed by August 25. The report was mailed to the committee today as the execution of Senator Stier restrictions are to be done on ocons. Chairman Penilersqy notes the panel aims for stronger Texas vow than before and the official report is being prepared in Austin. Major Tiaren squadron returned from Fort Santo Boustan after encampment with the Texas Cavalry and Norman Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Austin
Texas
Agricultural and Mechanical
North Pol
Highes
Ap Judes
Senator Stier
Nevers
Haleman Phenilersqy
Alan
Autin
Twelfth Cavalry
Sao Boustan
Tiaren
Cam Mater
Chpenit Cultwell
Ile
Carter
Nin Wiley
Athens
Comary
Carter Medicine CO
New York
Stuall Price
Velasco Channel Jetties Reopen After Log Jam Assessment
Officials led by Anditer PL PF Combs and Captain Henry Lock inspected the Velasco channel at Velaso Texas on August 14. They found a 200 foot log jam at the shore end blocking the gap and a current driven by a heavy southwest wind. Seventeen feet of water remained at the shallowest point and officials expect twenty feet once the water clears and scour begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velogoo
Texas
Anditer
Reanent
Day
Henry Lock
Pie Ehore
Dallas Opens Large New Water Reservoir at Bachmanns Branch
Dallas completes a major new water reservoir at Bachmanns branch seven miles northeast after eighteen months of work. The structure forms a large northern dam across a valley and stands 40 feet high with a 22 foot base. It already holds back 100,000,000 gallons of water and will enable a new district pipe line to deliver water to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Bachmann
Munterpalliz
Burning Coal Mine Fire Suspected From Burning Coal
Investigation into a coal mine fire cites burning coal as the likely cause though a full examination cannot be completed. Officials and engineers, including Captain and Chief Engineer H Hinckley, will study the subsurface conditions with experts in St Gayle and nearby areas.
Pest menaces McLennan County as horses attacked
A garbled report from Waco Texas describes a pest in McLennan County causing distress to pigs and a carriage horse being attacked. The text mentions farmers facing losses and attempts to cover up suffering amid ongoing trouble.
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Waco
Texas
Thiy
Lester
Texana in New York Spitial to Me oany New Work
Fragmentary Texan names and places listed in New York venues with multiple misspellings and unclear associations. Readable items include references to Kingston Aunt Shribe and names tied to venues such as Broadway Central and Continental.
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Spitial
Albert
Mies Rute Warre
St. Tents
Beaimont
J. C. McConnick
Broadway Central
SuperiveeNi
DD. Myers
Broadway
Cynetral Rusk
S. Freedinga
Croadway Central
Fortee -M. Coner
BT Lebane
Valoakna
A W. Freger
Aged Odd Fellow Decorated in Belton Texas
Avqiated Mr J Deckum received Lodge from the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for fifty years of active membership. This is the third such honor in Texas. Deckum joined in July and has served as a long core member of the Belton lodge, a devoted Odd Fellow.
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Belton
Texas
J. Deckum
Order of God
Order
Ifty
Deckim
Blianuield
el Ton
Wrand
Texay
Biotk
Prather and Houston Meet in Waco Observers Say
Prather of the State university and Prof. David Mounton of the Agricultural and Mechanical College visited Waco on August 1. Reported meeting was cordial with a vow to cooperate though details were unclear. The ten distinguished editors are said to be closely aligned and ready to support mutual efforts.
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Prather
Houston
Waco
Ware
Texgo
The
State University
David BP
Mounton
Agricultural and Mochaniend College
Snow Hotel
Thay
Tragic Toll Near Navasota Shocked Community
John Matthews, a Black resident near Prairie Pising, was fatally harmed while returning from church on Tuesday night. Eyewitness Mooring and her daughter fled after Matthews was attacked. authorities found his body the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota
Vexas
John Matthews
Toe Prairie
John Thomas
Mooring
Matthews
John Thoms
Ovid
Green Wants to Know at Seventh District Convention
A fragmented article notes a Democratic Seventh District session in Galveston with discussion of delegates and questions on instructions for campaign stance. It mentions Green and party leaders, with unclear quotes and references to a Port Worth convention and a chairmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Democratic Convention Nomination Discussed in Calverton
The Seventh District Democratic Convention met in Calverton Texas on August t to nominate Hon A W Greete for Congress. Delegates from many counties attended with Major Mo Spencer chairing the county party. Mr Greenwood of Waco spoke in support and plans for Greete's campaign were outlined.
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Calverton
Texas
A.W. Greete
Iis
Marlee
Clayton Witting
Aghendanen
Mo Spencer
Deteratte
Greenwood
Voalystine
Waco
Wes Maly
Givge
Porpys
W. Moor
Ho M. Reeirach
Pier Ie
TR Girdenwennt
John Grees
The Populist Campaign at Mollan Teatte Cedars
Fragmented OCR text outlines a populist campaign with state and national headquarters planned at Mollan, Teatte, and Cedars. The garbled passage suggests organizing efforts, parties, and meetings but provides no clear dates, figures, or outcomes.
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Teatte
Cedars
Arttit
Coapahan
Dallie
Ehenad Wheteysan Ito
Seguin GOP Schedules July 2 Meeting and Elections
Guadalupe County Republicans announce a county meeting on Saturday July 2 to discuss the party’s activities and nominate candidates. The plan includes a public forum with local officials and potential candidates to address voters in Seguin and the surrounding area.
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Guadalupe County
Seguin
Aely
Eng Theater
Bexar County Republicans Split Over State Convention Plans
Bexar county Republicans are divided over the state convention and its possible scheduling. One faction, led by Thomas JF Wenthrup, supports Henry Terrell as chairman with Lyonan and Robie backing tie votes and a plan to elect a county chair. The other faction, led by Welle G. Robinson, advocates for a different county leadership arrangement. The county convention is eyed for August 26 in the city.
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Bexar County
San Antonio
Texas
Ewaln
Thomas JF Wenthrop
Uy Ptate Chalmen Laon
Thie County
Br Pr Welle
G. Robinson
Wenthrup
Lyonnan
Robie
Henry Terrell
McLennan County Republicans Prepare August Convention
The McLennan County Republican executive committee met to direct County Chairman W. W. Wocke to call the Romney convention for August 26 as set by the State chairman. August 20 is the fine date for ward and precinct conventions, with possible contests unlikely from the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLennan
Ware
Texas
Couric Woo
Bhiairman
W. Wocke
Mallett Seen Favorably For Governor Nomination
In Clevarie Tesca August 13 supporters report Captain J Mallee as the favored candidate for governor on the populist ticket. The convention's result brings joy to backers though Mallett has not yet returned from the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallett
Clevarie
Tesca
Mallee
Factional GOP Clash Heads to County Convention in Grazos
In Grazos Texas August 14 two Republican county factions led by N A Albberson and Felis Philips claim the bona fide chair and have called county conventions at the courthouse on August 2. A lively time is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stran
Texas
N. A. Albberson
Felis Philips
Tarrant May Endorse Lyon at Fort Worth Convention
Judge Loiteteler of Denison visited Fort Worth today to appoint a committee for the state convention next month. Cecil Lyon is named as chairman and Chatman is listed among the officials as the county plans to support Lyon.
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Tarrant
Indorse
Lyon
Fort Worth
Texas
Loiteteler
Denison
Cecil Lyon
Aes
Island City News Items on Revised Bids and Army Steamer
The Island City reports low bidders granted more time to revise estimates for projects. A Galveston steamer set sail from New York with military personnel and cargo, while a local obituary notes the death of Thomas Catterall, long serving at Gulf office, with reports of his funeral plans and public interest in the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Thomas Catterall
Mallory
Real
New York
Gulf
Phyalolai
Galveston Gun Club Election Adopts Officers
The Galveston Hibernians and Daughters of Erin announce election results for the Gun Club evening year. Officer slate includes President Bob Bhar Sr, Vice President BL Stewart, Secretary Ants FH Horegath, Treasurer JOU Trecarm, Captain Reeeitive committes Wo OM. Selkirk and H BR Syn clot. Also notes redundancy in meeting plans and upcoming events. During Augist 4, 14, the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Daughters of Erin convene in Galveston with committee notes and parade plans. A steamship Monamor left the channel and returned after fog. Sania, a person injured by a car, died of injuries in Galveston at 10 PM.
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Galveston
Tank installations completed at Sabine and Port Arthur Texas
The Alter Conley Monufie tiring company has completed and turned over tanks to George A Burt. Crews and foremen are moved to other fields. Partanster Hicka returned from Sabine. Mr Burt is overseeing a handsome pumping plant and towers. The firm plans a large shipment of tanks and rails at Ware Mt Ha, indicating expansion.
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Sabine
Port Arthur
Texas
Conley Monufie
Exis
George A, Burt
Youmob
Partanster Hicka
Pome Irew Company
Ware Mt Hahow
Hill County Confederate Old Sattlers Reunion in Hill County
Attendees gathered in Hilleboro Texas for the Hill County Confederate Old Sattlers reunion. Officials and veterans attended the event with addresses and day’s proceedings noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill County Old Sattlers
Hilleboro
Texas
Hill County Confederate Apldlers
Od Wettlers
Jodee
John W. Stevens
F. Licsansond
Accident Ends Life of Memphis Pomp Works President
In Memphis Tennessee on August 14 F S H Gerdes president of the Memphis Pomp works was killed when investigating a noise near his yard. He fell into a ditch and the revolver discharged hitting him in the head. Authorities investigate the accident as a fatal shooting.
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Memphis
Tonn
Fs H. Gerdes
Memphis Pomp Works
Holiness Campmeeting Ends at Greenville Texas
A holiness campmeeting in Greenville Texas concludes with attendees gathering August 14. Organizers promoted spiritual revival and communal worship at the event site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holiness
Greenville
Texas
Unclear Historic Event Draws Interest in Welngman Area
Attendees gathered near the Welngman area amid a large turnout and strong interest. An outdoor event included special ringing by Kitcar and Burkhart, followed by a spirit ed service at the northeast corner of the AquAre yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welngman
Cerviers
Prohibition Drives Engage Smith County Voters
In Tiler Texas August 18 Prohibition advocates mobilize amid Negro voter participation plans while white supporters host events to attract Black voters as campaigns in Smith County tilt toward prohibition. Opponents warn of suppression tactics and challenge turnout.
More Arrests In Connection With County Attorney Smith Murder
Police report multiple arrests in the county attorney Smith murder case. Suspects named include Polunihtin, Aspen-George, Vi Witin, Tet Woilinnie, Pederd Bard, Win Breen and others as authorities pursue accomplices toward Aytheton. Court actions and search efforts are noted, with ongoing efforts to capture remaining suspects.
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Smith
Polunihtin
Texas
Aspen
George Vi Witin
Tet Woilinnie
Pederd Bard
Win Breen
Comte Wate
Murdowe
Aytheton
Toy
Cral
Dutt
Bere
LiLheie
Vontet
Hotel Rumor Sparks Local Interest In August Tide Event
A garbled notice hints at a hotel tied to a tide event this August with a $10,000 bond and a reward offer for information about arson. The fragmentary text references Corie Chieth Mae and property actions to be pursued in a later period.
Sheriff Department Ad For Horses In Columbus Texas
A Columbus Texas sheriff's department ad requests information on three horses described by branding, height, and markings. The first is a fourteen year old healthfaced pony with specific brand features, the second a fourteen and a half hand chestnut mare with no brand, and the third a similarly described horse. Respondents should contact Frank Burford or D Shaw in Columbus Texas.
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Columbus
Texan
Reese
Frank Burford
Gopy Shering
Columhum
Colorado Oqunty
Trxay
D. Shaw
Texas
Comanche Confederates Elect Officers Corrected
An August 1 report misidentified officers of the Keath and Comanche ex Confederate associations. The corrected slate names T. Moore as president and J. D. Clair as vice president, replacing the erroneous D. Moore and G. Clair listings.
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Officura
Comanche
Texea
Aueust
Wilson
Pontoef
D. Moore
Keath and
J. GD
Clairy
Alexandr
T. ©. Moore
J. D. & Clair
Frat
Denixon and Terns Charged in Assault Case Near Hughes Home
W. H. Kerr arrested today on a charge of criminal assault against Mrs. J L Hughes who lives about four miles northwest of the city near Cooks Springs. The alleged attack occurred this morning. Kerr was placed in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denixon
Terns
W. H. Kerr
J L. Hughes
Cooks
Kerr
Br J. Hughes
Bankruptcy Cases at Fort Worth and Port Worth
United States district court reports four bankruptcy cases heard in Fort Worth and Port Worth. All cases show favorable outcomes for creditors and debtors overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Port Worth
Texas
Angus
United States District Court
Pirod
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