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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
5
A large attendance is expected for Gianovs lecture in Houston. Notable figures and committee members from Galveston and nearby cities are listed as organizers and supporters, with Brunet J Scott and Prof Wark named among presenters and hosts.
A man identified as Atdtrron was arrested yesterday on suspicion of assaulting a 19 year old girl. Evidence included testimony from the victim and Dr G Ham. The court, presided by Justice Marmion, held a hearing with limited witnesses and remanded the accused without bail.
A garbled notice describes civil service exams for a freight rate clerk and field matron in Omaha Nebraska and attention to location, dates, and qualification rules. It mentions the United States Latinohead and a Washington connection, with references to examination topics, age limits, and required qualifications.
The fragment describes Sophy Pat Kearney and Lord Quex in a theatrical plot set in London. Quex, reputed dissipated, courts Sophy who seeks evidence to stop a remarriage. A key scene unfolds in a duchess’s room with disguises and comic confusion amid a cast of actors.
An on tour inspection will spend the day at Brazoria County state sugar farm. Local officials and party leaders will attend a formal ball honoring Governor Lunban, with planned speeches and community gatherings at the Willian Cletginle farm.
The Salvation Army plans expanded Christmas relief with Captain Franciy and Lt Lake guiding distribution. Cadets arrive to support feeding the poor, with a Christmas meal at their hall and a tree for the needy. Donations of food and money are urged through city collections and contact at new wees No. 768.
Yesterday's Post reports the Matagorda Rice Mills organized under Texas law with headquarters near Houston and offices at 617 Bins funding. The project spans about 24 000 acres in Matagorda County with directors including M. O. Totton and Bernard Brest I. and involves Alkemyer Co. personnel passing through Houston to oversee the venture.
A report notes William Gales tied to a burglary charge after allegedly stealing from the house of Mrs. Miavie Bringhyest located at 118 Louisiana Avenue. The item mentions a felony theft accusation and indicates involvement by Detective Murphy in the case.
Advertisement notes Grove's Stack Moot Liver Pills made from an active principle obtained from Black Rout. It claims to aid the liver and stomach, offering a cure for biliousness and stomach issues, with a price stated as net.
After holidays Houston Avenue grading work will resume with an immediate start on the street. An aldermanic vote and ordinance issues delay progress, while a change in grade and a new bridge are planned for the thoroughfare. City officers set interim measures and await formal publication before proceeding.
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