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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
3
Jockey Robbins sustains arm and wrist injuries after being thrown during a race in New Orleans. Reports detail a fall at the fence, a gash on the knee, and subsequent medical attention as horses and riders exited the course.
The Itghel football team faced a tough schedule against Terroin high school rivals and hosted a game at Tun over the Flateten oWaet. The team listed Jones Kennedy Fradinien Wien ch Feldke Nay Etude Marthe Birreperttesm as players in the lineup and claimed a stronger squad than State University. An extra note highlights December 14 when Einannat Tanker, a noted chess player, played a game and won.
A fragmented report notes a ceremony in Honolulu with observers from the Postal Telegraph and others witnessing the laying of a new cable. It predicts dramatic speed, estimating completion of large sections within minutes and praising John W. Sho for his enduring spirit.
A fragmentary report notes a collision on the Allegheny Valley Railroad involving a city express and a shifting freight near Brilliant station. Details are unclear due to damaged text but reference to the November date and injuries or disruptions are implied.
New Orleans December 11 report shows a convention favoring a nationwide sanitarium system to fight consumption. Executive committee rejects immediate quarantine abolition and urges federal use of sanitariums and physicians. Dr Walter Wit named to lead hospital services. William of the city named vice president.
Garbled text notes an anniversary event tied to Dimer Verdaat at a central location. Attendees are expected to arrive for a ceremony featuring a bison display and visitors at the convent tomorrow evening.
An early remedy claim notes an active principle from Black Root pills that act on the liver like calomel with no bad effects. It promises relief of stomach issues and cures citrus constipation, priced at five cents.
Washington December 1 1 The Senate moved to conference on a bill to compensate commissioners and staff tied to the Wagner Buckler election dispute with a lump sum of 4000 dollars for service. The panel faced amendments on expenses and salary limits while debate over political influence and procedure continued through adjournment. The House later set a forty day testimony period for the election contest and prepared river and harbor measures related to Texas water control and rice grower interests.
Abstract of reports to the comptroller of the currency details Houston national banks as of November 20. It lists state bonds, United States bonds, Gold and silver reserves, and undivided profits with figures for reserves and deposits. The document notes reserve requirements, earnings, and specific bank items including Nathanial Denki and others.
A legislative item proposes two bills enabling construction in Bayou Vermilion to benefit rice growers in Louisiana and Texas. One bill allows a rock dam and barrier by the Southwest Louisiana Rice Growers Association, the other grants similar authority to the Rice Irrigation and Improvement group. The measures, introduced by Rep. Broo mand and others, aim to support irrigation and flood control for rice lands.
Washington December 11 Governor Wright and the Senate committee on Philippines discussed monet ary policy. They favored a gold peso equal to 129.10 cents of gold as the basis for valuing Philippine currency and making it legal tender at that value.
Special to The Peat reports Representative Sluyden introducing a 10000 appropriation for pet stock purchases. Bills involve Fort Sam Houston land use and anti monopoly labeling. Other items include a New York bill on county financial records and a presidential class appointment for postmasters. Multiple names and Texas postings are noted.
An early 20th century remedy claims to cure sour stomach dyspepsia by improving digestion and restoring nerve stability. The tablet is advertised as a radical cure for digestive weakness, noting endorsements by physicians and wide public use at 50 cents per pack.
Fragmentary listing reads for sale items such as rings bracelets and other jewelry pieces. Mentions a loan office and money related terms though details are unreadable.
Beaumont Texas December 11 report on oil field boom at Spindle Top with contractors hiring more crews and clerks as demand rises. Equipment and pipe line work expand amid weather, with optimistic forecasts of up to forty wells in thirty to forty days and pipeline movements toward January.
A garbled note mentions a committee and a plan to appoint members to oversee an authority, but readable facts are limited and no names, places, or dates are clear. The fragment lacks verifiable details to form a complete news item.
The Waco Texas city council failed to meet on the call of Mayor Rios. The article notes confusion and intra council disagreement over procedural steps and authority. Members argued about timing and authority, delaying action on a stated agenda item.
Defendants in the case are Temple, Teron and others who secured an injunction. The Leon troke dam caused outages and the Helton Light and Power Co. was restrained from completing repairs. The court action seeks about 8000 against those who secured the injunction. Named defendants include Albert Henry Hodpal, Walter Henry, and W. A. Fewr as parties in interest.
Sheriff Brarborough received a telegram from Governor Bogers declining to commute the execution. The court allowed the hanging to proceed at 11 o clock on December 1. The foregone conclusion is that Mikel will die as scheduled in his home county town.
Local prohibitionists in Hillsboro Texas announce a planned countywide campaign to enforce temperance measures. The group seeks to coordinate actions across courts and communities and to appoint officials to oversee a broad prohibition effort.
Members of the Beta Grocers association met with the Progressive League executive committee last night and reported that 16 000 had been subscribed by local merchants to the capital stock of wholesales.
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