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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1901
Page
3
The report highlights volatile conditions across industries with wage gains, strong railway orders, and robust future engagements. It notes widespread production activity, rising prices, and cautious optimism for spring demand, while pointing to disruptions in coke and fuel supply and elevated raw material costs.
Bradstreet reports holiday trade in dental goods and distribution softening as stocktaking begins. Iron and steel demand holds firm while prices ease. Wheat and corn futures rise early November then ease. provisions follow the trend. Woolen goods, leather, and hides show firmness with strong shipments expected, aided by tight money and drought effects.
The Post reports President takes step to appoint Pat Garrett as collector in El Paso, drawing Republican pushback in Texas. Debates swirl over qualifications, and Robsion/Hawley influence cited as Burns considered. lines drawn as senators and officials weigh confirmability and regional impact.
Police in Waco Texas report the arrest of Franchivco Guerra a Mexican man after he allegedly attempted a sexual assault on a German girl in Falte county. The girl’s screams drew her brother and father who confronted Guerra and the police later arrested him after shots were fired at the fleeing suspect.
A grand military ball with civilian aid lit up the armory and Dillard room with arches of flowers, white chrysanthemums, and green foliage. Notables including Captains McCormick Drew and Foster led a lavish reception while guests from many towns attended the ceremony and dinner.
A storm report across multiple Texas counties describes a blizzard and cold norther that brought rain, sleet, or snow, with freezing temperatures and heavy wind. Farmers report rain aiding crops, while cotton remains damaged, and stock suffer in Panhandle conditions.
The funeral for WT CC Termes, slain Wednesday afternoon, occurred yesterday at 1 o'clock from 2412 Com witce avenue with Rev Ammons officiating. A large crowd attended as pallbearers included Olteern Fowler Andrus Alderson and Kailey and Matt Dregnap in the German ceremony. The service reflected the city’s sympathy for the family and fallen officer.
A corporation is proposed with capital of 80000 to establish a venture. It offered Mr aueh weapons to qubpcirite $0inK personally. The committee on resolutions, with Mr FL ON Gray of the city as a member, reported a proposed section of Colonel Marke and gicked tx sdeption. The committee granted it unanimously and the organization is expected to start immediately in the effort.
Death notices record Bessie Fletcher aged sixteen at her parents home corner Pinckney and South Street. Funeral at ten this morning with Rev Maughan at the residence. Interment Magnolia Cemetery. An infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Chalenied died yesterday morning and funeral services were held at the parents’ residence followed by interment at Catholic Cemetery.
Report of prize awards for the Flower Parade noting that many prizes were unnamed or forged after the event. The confusion led to attempts to identify winners, with Master Tarry Geldman named for the Wet children’s equestrian prize, Master Milton Lignonkl for the second children’s prize, and Mike Jussle among others.
Zordin claims the second prime victory in a chaotic event described as a fiery pit duel. Witnesses report a dramatic clash with the clown and a mounted contender amid late evening chaos.
Special to The Ponta Port Pads notes arrivals and departures of ships with unclear spellings. Piram Nerd arrived from Bluchelds Corby Cantl from Santos and Janeiro with quarantine. Alatio CNors sailed for Hecas Wed Peve. Khle for Amhara die Newport Newa Vochurg for Warre and Antwerp Bryary for Port B mong Copcords Haw ee Arrived Hosachy Span from Galveston.
The jury in the murder trial of Mrs Loln Isa Monlne returned a not guilty verdict after four hours of deliberation. The case involved the death of Justice 8 Apia and featured testimony from the young claimant Willelm the Menntore hetet. The report notes the jury's decision was reached tonight and mentions Chamberlains Colle and Diarrhows K as remedies advertised in an unrelated ad.
Leading doctors recommend Bleptol as the best prescription, noting Heptol is not a patent medicine and should be used under physician guidance.
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