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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1902
Page
3
Texas lawmakers debate the anti oleomargarine measure in the U S House. Representative Burleson of the Whee district argues the bill harms cotton and cattle industries, risks elevating butter prices, and could depress farmer credit while urging congressional action to curb oleomargarine and protect Texas products.
Special to The Times from New York in February 186? argues the cotton famine is avoidable if current trends hold. The piece notes rising world demand, shrinking American cotton supply, and strong export figures while predicting price increases and a possible relief before the season ends. Theodore H Price.
Vienna reports the justice department has ordered twelve hundred American typewriters after three months of competition. The procurement aims to equip the entire agency with the new machines and modernize records and correspondence.
Special to The Post from New Orleans reports no trachmge in rough rice and steady to good demand for Japan grades with slack in some markets. Honduras and Javan lines showed steady to good inquiries while receipts from empty mills remained moderate. 406 pockets of clean rice were noted as market activity stayed cautious.
The Senate plotted a calm day as Mr. Turner delivered a prepared critique of the Philippine tariff measure. Conference committees headed by Hale, Abinew, and others were tasked to reconcile differences, with debate focused on appropriations and potential impacts on taxation and national policy.
Brenham Texas February 7 report a tie in a live bird cone test for a medal at Gryan-Results on the race track. Officials say Mr alt Gardner of idle city and Mr R0 Heliew of Trayton Obie shot the day’s match with a 000 score. a rematch was planned the next day under clear skies.
An Ohio pool hall in Clovionell near Warren faced suspicion after a fire and gambling losses exceeding 4000 dollars drew national attention. Investigators traced the blaze to northern sites near Dayton while police sought accounts from bettors and witnesses about alleged matches and prize disputes tied to a poker pool operation.
A chaotic report from New York outlines tensions over baseball rules and Spalding influence. The piece mentions a pending meeting in Buffalo with representatives from the American House, the National Association of Practical and Baseball Leagues, and four elite parties seeking to standardize the pluping rules.
A fragmentary Texas death notice page reports the deaths of Wheelock resident Doe Bellerd in Dor County, Temple resident Ballard, and San Angelo physician Dr Kredesle Pilton Tucker. It notes Mr Fraser of Weimar and a Confederate veteran, with details on services, burial at Odd Fellows cemetery, and surviving family.
In Hot Springs Arkansas the boxer known as Wetu delivered a tactical display knocking out O’Brien in the tenth round after a series of sharp footwork and counters. The bout featured early momentum for the challenger with sustained pressure later. one opponent was knocked out in the tenth.
Prominent officials from Tnter national and Great Northern railroads and local agencies transact business in Orange. Turner, green freight agent, with Palestine HQ. Horace Booth, assistant general freight agent, Houston. Major J. C. Mow, commercial agent, Belogeads, Bicament, attend the lumber industry event. Carnival night features a confetti battle. plans for new quarters at the Asnerett building announced. Paperwork and rain delays affect Rain building and the Orange Telephones building. work to resume with dispatch at the Orange Northwestern line facilities.
In San Francisco on February 4 Kenilworth defeated the favored opponent with a late surge, as jockey Jackson rode with steely nerves to secure the victory. The outcome reshapes expectations for the next race at Chitego where Mowunee and Monet are tipped to compete under demanding conditions.
A. F. Wilson and Beran led a bird contest at Briwh Isun club with thirteen entries. Dane and Daly secured diamond metal as birds numbered thirteen. several birds scored eleven or more in the event.
A list of names and places appears to be a garbled society type notice with scattered references to Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and New York. The fragment includes multiple personal names and street or venue hints, but suffers from severe OCR errors and lacks a clear event or outcome.
In a crowded event Chickadee was disqualified for fouling Dalce Far Ni eute. Lates favorites New Cyvlekns Pohrrary T Phayoah and others dominated, with Giogieiiiied placed third. Remaining results mention Hix furtongs Prowh and Chickadee finishing third, amid rapid race action and time listings around Time 3:14.
A garbled sports column mentions multiple horse names and numbers in a long list. The fragment references California Oaks and various horses such as Idaho Chief and Colonial Girl with assorted figures, suggesting a race result or breeding notes but the text is highly fragmented and unclear.
Fragmented racing notes list several horses such as SauURtre Tiba and lime E124 along with times for half furlongs and longer sprints. The text includes ill readable horse names and times like 1:12 and 1:26, with mentions of City yards and handlers.
A detailed list of race entries with names such as Colange Ford Samdakarus Hualdee Huddsnes and others across furlong and mile events. Mentions various horses weights odds abbreviations and a note of track conditions described as slow with weather.
Vague dispatch from Rarelair and Lyons noting county candidates surfacing ahead of Dallas convention and state slate decisions. Reports mention state treasurer race shifts, superintendent of public instruction debates, and Democratic precinct meetings in Lyons preparing for March primaries amid efforts to mobilize Black vote and open polls.
In Coroua Christi Texas on February 7 Mayor Lovenskiold issued a proclamation calling an election on April 1 for a mayor and two aldermen. The text lists ward commissioners and names such as Lave and three officers including DRE Award and H. W. Pucker among the returned names.
Admiral John G Walker defends the Panama route claiming ten years to completion with an eight year Nicaragua path. He discusses engineering features and depth of foundations while Harrie questions the feasibility and climate effects, noting potential advantages for Panama over Nicaragua in future trade.
February weather notes across Texas report cloudy skies in San Patricio and drought relief in several counties. Burleson and Bell counties record rain and farmers rejoice while others seek more rain. Comanche County reports three inches of snow and ground moisture improving prospects. Crops and farm activity advance where rain arrived, with varied conditions across Georgetown Williamson to Hearne and Weldon areas.
Linseed and turpentine markets show firmer tones and advancing prices. Both items are presented as safe purchases at current levels with inquiries invited for prompt shipment.
The fragment notes unsettled conditions across Crawford Mehennau and San Bahs counties with snow and rain forecast. It mentions new weather forces expected to arrive this week and references local county reports from Ke nney and Rossvarg with limited readable details.
Fragmented OCR text reports on plans for brick work and land deals in Texas, with scattered references to school land gains and a schedule of events. Mentions include Ware, Morgan, Kate Peiend, and various local names, but most details are unreadable and context is missing.
A fragmented report notes four delegates to the Great Trade of Odd Fellows gathering in Antonis Texas. The text implies a robbery incident at the Great Northern the page before but is unclear.
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