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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1902
Page
9
A garbled report mentions fines costs for an offense, a bridge repair plan at Jacinto Bridge, and city committee actions. It references wages, appointments, and various names, with scattered notes on burglary arrests and local public works.
Fragmented OCR item describes refund rules for late trains in the United States and luggage mishaps on French railways. It also notes colored class distinctions for French travel, and odd depictions of porters with animals. The piece blends travel policy with curious artifacts and era-specific humor debates.
Train service from Houston to Galveston departs at 6 am and 7 am with a main line via Central depot and International and Great Northern depot, limited stops and a one hour ten minute run. Special low rates to Mexico cities including Monterey and Durango were announced with sales starting September 6 for a limited period, stopovers allowed, and Mexico City travel twenty to thirty days.
A Texas and Pacific Railroad firm plans to installment six locomotives or purchase thirty-two locomotives, expanding its engine fleet in Fort Worth, Texas, this August as part of a rolling stock upgrade.
The Texas Railroad Commission issued multiple orders today. It approves a Cotton Seed Products rate amendment for the Hearne and Brakes Valley Railroad. A Texas Southern Railroad bid for a rail line to Gilmer and Maryll is noted. A new Velasca Road time card goes into effect soon, adding trains and enhanced service.
An order by the railroad commission grants authority to a Texas and Louisiana railroad company to register a stock issue. No stock was filed with the Secretary of State. The board adopted a resolution at a meeting held August, authorizing the petition.
Special Authority to the Katy is reported as granted for the Missouri Kansas and Texas line to adopt a rate for cattle transport from Ambrose to Ravena to Hort Wyeth. The weak OCR reads include hospital mentions and high water notes, with distant references to Evans and Gainesville, and a list of names among friends from Brooklyn.
A fragmented notice notes inspections at Sarita Fe shops. The report references a company presence with Teiape Rekimienr Seierenle and Galveston, indicating a scheduled action on a Sunday.
Abbreviated delegate slate details emerge from city precincts after last night’s Republican primaries. Fifth Ward sends multiple delegates with few supporters offering opposition, while other wards list candidates for delegates and alternates, chaired by local officials and party workers.
A fragmentary report describes a county convention or meeting with numerous names listed as delegates and alternates. It records adjournment, temporary officers, and the election of chairmen, secretaries, and delegates for a two-year term amid confusion and procedural notes.
Delegates from La Porte and surrounding areas met to elect county convention representatives. Key figures named include Welly elietidts, Dr Wohl, Geo Brown, and Margen Pallat with chairs Porte and Margin Point. An anticipated contest for a seat from La Porte was noted as the assembly prepared for the upcoming Hotlstat gathering.
Reported burglary at the residence of Dr J Larendon where intruders entered through the parlor and searched all rooms but found little of value. No injuries noted and no valuables reported stolen.
On Wednesday a sale event will be held near the Great Northern depot from 7 to 9 pm to benefit the Oak Laws, with J Valentine, Charlee Dumiec, and J Howard serving as trustees in charge of the conveyanced leave.
Commissioners Court settled a dispute before adjournment and approved financial allocations. The record details involve multiple parties and a vehicle seizure by authorities, with related merchandising and service payments noted.
Extenuating circumstances described with numerous garbled phrases and unclear references. The text includes scattered names and odd terms, making it impossible to identify a coherent event, person, or location.
A sheriff seizes diamonds and minor items during a residence inquiry at a home linked to Meow A Milhe of W Marrluting. Other small articles are reported as part of the confiscation and the sheriff's force continues work at the location.
Charlie Aijleene and Walter Rosteal appeared before Justice Mathews yesterday on a charge of harlesizing the Goers Meuse saloon on Wade Street. They were remanded in custody to await further hearings at 37 ach.
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