This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1902
Page
7
Local notices recount fires impacting homes in Texas and nearby towns with several blazes reported at residences and commercial properties. Reports mention destruction near Bastrop Moody and Rockdale, with casualties and investigations ongoing as authorities document damages and causal details.
A garbled excerpt lists several names and entities connected to higher court proceedings in Texas. The fragment mentions the Supreme Court and references individuals and entities, suggesting a docket or case listing with incomplete details and scattered proper nouns.
A garbled report notes a bankruptcy sale of teak and assorted items with references to December and various firms. The fragment mentions wire aid and a party identified as Tivscohers Bros and John T. HON at thuithe Orr, alongside a previous owner and a local grocery property sale.
A garbled postal robbery notice reports a Texas case with a man charged yesterday in December, with several references to other articles and a line about a death on the sidewalk near a saloon.
Reports from Navarre, Dallas, Kaufman, and surrounding counties show widespread rain with some improvements in soil moisture but also flood risks. Farmers fear yield losses from saturated fields while topsoil gains favor winter crops as cotton bolls suffer from continued wet weather and disease.
Report on strikes in Texas as workers push to compel shop owners to hire and retain one journeyman. Dallas Fort Worth and other areas see walkouts amid wage disputes and employer refusals to follow terms. No clear resolution by month end.
In Fort Worth Texas workers staged a walkout amid tensions between telegraph and telephone unions. The event drew speakers and a planned march with a call for wage and policy reforms.
Disjointed OCR text suggests a report on a body found identified as Evans or related to a missing person case. The fragment references November time, a man or woman unnamed, and mentions a bridge and other unclear details. Requires clarification for precise entities and event.
Governor Durbin and party of Indianians are reported at Gum Hollow, a resort north of here. Rain fell steadily yesterday and is expected to continue at night, with heavy drizzle noted.
The State case against Jim Moore from Fanalo County ends as defense withdraws appeal and sentence is accepted. Moore was found guilty of second degree murder for the December 1901 death of Jay Johnsen, with the verdict and punishment finalized this morning.
Unclear text indicates Waco plans a new hospital with a budget around $75,000. Residents reportedly offered a site and a bonus for construction. Details are fragmentary, but the project appears near completion within a week.
In a local court today Julius Weis was fined $28 after being charged with voting irregularities in a segregated precinct. The proceedings referenced a separate polling area reserved for African American citizens and the judge ordered the precinct officials to remove unauthorized voters from the rolls.
A fragmented account describes a woman who lost live teeth and sought relief through replacing them with proper fit and chewing aids. The narrative cites a shift to regular meals and nourishment after dietary adjustments and dental care, noting health improvements over weeks.
The State Comptroller rules that theatrical entertainments are subject to the Texas state tax, including performances not listed as explicitly taxable. The decision follows the occupation tax law of 1907 and directs authorities to assess tax on principal and related accounts.
A report from the Grant memorial banquet details officials and guests at the event in San Antonio. Leaders and civilians mingled as speeches honored military and civic ties, with remarks from Major John G. Gillette and others reflecting on unity and remembrance. The program included tributes to the lieutenant colonel and a toast listing wives and sweethearts, ending with a communal toast.
The Galveston council, December meeting of the grade raising committee, prepared a bill for submission to the state legislature. The measure would approve donations of land for a county project over fifteen years to raise the city grade. The Democratic party endorsed the measure, noting its passage is likely.
Weather notes predict conditions within twenty four hours of December 1. Mentions cold air and moderating conditions through early December with references to months and dates.
A fragment notes a timely suggestion and convoy of a cough remedy. It emphasizes preparedness before winter and urges promptness and careful wording in advertisements and contracts. The text is garbled but hints at a remedy offered ahead of the season.
A garbled Galveston December record discusses mixed local and state enforcement of ordinances, civil proceedings, and sentencing. It mentions Margot M All Paar and Tenney amidst a long legal narrative with references to property, taxes, and a proposed public action.
Dallas December 1 The man killed on the Dallas and Oak Cliff Electric railway tonight is identified by relatives as Max Cofilp Hebrew of Fort Worth. He was en route to visit relatives in Dallas when the crash occurred. The injured and other details are being investigated by local authorities.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.