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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1902

Page

7

City finances seek $100000 cut to avoid tax hikes

Finance committee of the Council Against a Hard Proposition works to trim running government expenses for the current year by over $100,000 from the target. They propose collecting overdue taxes and possibly issuing ordinances at the next council meeting to balance the budget without cutting salaries or departmental services.

Council Finance Ecomiittee inUeriig Mt Garg Wien

Prominent New Orleans Figure to Build Rice Mill in Houston

Carl F. Drake of Austin reports New Orleans booster plans to erect a large rice mill near Houston. He cites local business support and tax issues while a prominent attorney recalls a past wager about memory. Sheriff Tobin notes regional hunger and the need for grain in Texas.

Carl F. Drake Austin Jared Ginnewald Orleans New Orleans Tobin Canty Houston Honewald

Day in the City Highlights Local Incidents and Notices

A city day features an accidental pistol discharge in a Trav street saloon with a crowd. witnesses recounts. Updates include changes in company positions and appointments, Mrs Jane Stanford’s Houston stop en route to New Orleans, and a Temply Bien event. Also noted: installation plans for new ministers, a lawyer injunction motion, a Groves Butler marriage, and other public notices.

Trav Street Delook Sereda Puller Atanford Houston Jane Th Stanford Cailfarnia Liorston Stanford Cir

Boyd Brumby Controversy Ends Health Officer Impasse

The Galveston court review affirms Woolford ruling and remands Bays decision as to Brumby appointment. Houston remains without a health officer after Brumby’s installation and later legal challenges test the mayoral selection and council actions.

Boyd Houston Galveston Texga Cas Brumby Va Bord Et A. Walch Comtent Court of Civil Appeals Woolford

Eccentric Promoters Spark Valentine Night Entertainment

The article notes a lively program featuring the Enighod Moderne and a Valentine Roy show aimed at audience enjoyment. It highlights performers from Mihi Teens and mentions a televised event with musical acts and stage performances. Readers are invited to attend a social evening promising entertainment.

Arrests Reported in Harrisburg Robbery Case

Two Black suspects were arrested in connection with a late night robbery at Harrisburg. Witnesses testified that a pursuit began near the scene and officers recovered the alleged loot. The case, investigated by local police, prompted community concern and a review of security measures.

Mrs W 8 Hipp Rites Pending At Fannin Street Home

Mrs W 8 Hipp wife of Mir Hipp or te conteartiing Man of Ain 4 Ker. passed away after three weeks of illness at 2411 Fannin Street. She came from Galveston to Weston ten ware age with four children two boys and temic. Funeral plans not completed last night.

Hipp Mir Ain Fannin Street Mire Galveston Leivey

Ballin Nine forms to run Meyer drug wholesale firm

In Charles La on February 18 the Ballin Nine company formed with capital to buy Meyer drug wholesale and retail business. Wording suggests a new owner or president from Moston Texas.

Take Charles Ballin Nine Janet 7U- Ow Capital Meyer Drug Euihethe Ad Viemens Moston Texas

National Bank Plan Approved for Taubpeck Texas

The comptroller of the currency approved LF To Hunt Wolfforth Crump J W Winn Georan Wolforth M Clayton and K Sypoth to organize the Piest National Bank of Taubpeck Texas with a capital of 40000 dollars.

National Bank For

Receiver sells Mercantile stock in Ennie Texas

In Ennie Texas on February 13 a stock of the Mercantile company once assigned recently to a receiver F Templeton sold yesterday afternoon to Pete Freeman for 12.44. The property valued around 10 000 ties up today in the hands of A Lewis as manager.

Ennie Texas Ity Godly Unis Mercantile Company F. Templeton Sppolsted Pete Freeman Lewis Miss le Blanc Beaumont Mion Magete Tie Hane Mufard Street Magoolla

Colonel J A Polk Dies. Cousin of President Polk

Colonel John A Polk aged 62 a cousin of President James K Polk and doorkeeper at the White House during Cleveland's first administration died in Kanne City on February 15 He served in the archives department of the United States Army during the Civil War and held a long public service record.

Kanne John A. Polk James K. Polk Cleveland Polk Ixsory Ra ' Oy Colon Iuwan Gilmara Luther Hillmore Cunter bin Sereleg Copanel Texan Bisserrite Incube Cavatry Nes PHN Helgadley Ramart Cate Fantry Pormeriy Ua

Express Service to Open in Orange Texas

A. Tatt, general superintendent of the Welle Vargo Express, arranged to inaugurate an express service over the Orange and Northwestern route. A separate office will be established in Orange, with wagon and horse free delivery in the same district, providing local express delivery facilities.

Orange Texas A. Tatt Welle Vargo Express Company Hourton Orange and Northwestern Thie Place Smeetness

Fragmentary OCR Note on Local Company and Search

A garbled OCR snippet mentions a company at an unclear location and references a search on the pier and a related operation. Details are unclear due to text corruption but imply a corporate or investigative action near a pier with related fees or operations. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable.

Tope A Kamie A Heree Ebmentaee La Thee

Readers report a jumble of names, places, and events tied to a Manila capture and a New York railroad incident. The text references Kamie A and Tope A as well as the capture near Paraias, Santar, and other unclear locations.

Jean Ato Marie Ont Haughton Ile Manila Willes InniRente Paraias Laiyid Santar Uhhy Lalepun Tutitae Auer Ian Emanadi

Texas Marriages Report in Shiner and Nearby Parishes

The notice lists multiple Texas weddings with couples e.g. Acurask Amatis and Kee Anew Whee Marebed in Shiner and nearby counties. It notes the ceremony date February 10 in Nawaneth and describes attendees including Rev. FTL Dun, Mr and Mrs. Wy Sloerton, and other local figures. The married couples are described as prominent local residents, with the groom lending a young heiress and the bride described as one of Winchester’s accomplished young ladies. the wedding party traveled to Ablin for their future home.

Acurask Amatis Shiner Wreuy Owen Edu Jon Jurado Colentiog oNabyeda Fraus Weprain Morrise Hyiderty Tor Bplde Corn Nelson Devas Soyrary Waiter B. Gore Mai Neinen Nately Jidge Vom SEN Holloway Mori Titi Texan Peimury Kev Eden Wwe Wey Aight Quinn Yarhorough Nawaneth Texas Ajilins Martin Yarborough Wight Founl Moinhere Ewenson Yileum Wipeliclon Muarchel Rew Biide Tadiee Heintlan Sarnia Terae New York API Reena & Fone Conpie Ablinn Neitue Geargotown

How the Doctor Became Known

A garbled Milwaukee Sentinel item describes a doctor gaining attention amid a war of attraction, noting his colorfully painted work and rising fame. Nonsense dialogue from a divine observer hints at public curiosity and ongoing talk about his methods and influence.

Milwaukee Sentinel

Rice Outpoints Callahan in Philly boxing bout

Rice defeats Callahan in Philadelphia with a fourteen round contested match at the West End club. The card features a slick display as the fighters exchange blows and the crowd reacts to the close decision.

Rice Callahan

Dixon Wins Narrow Feathertitle Decision

George Dixon, former world featherweight champion, defeats Ronit of New York over twenty rounds in New Britain Cen Pelragre 19. The Pro bout ends with Dixon claiming the decision after a grueling match.

Dixon New Britain Cen George Dixon New York

Negro Church Fire Near Ragle Lake Taras

A fire damaged a Negro church near Ragle Lake Taras this morning. Initial reports indicate the blaze occurred on February 1 with limited details available about the church name and extent of the damage.

Ragle Lake Taras Iglend Boeloee

Fragmented OCR note with unreadable names

Incomplete readable text shows a damaged OCR fragment with stray quotes and unclear names. The brief lacks identifiable people, places, or events to form a concrete news item or summary.

Coronation Ribbon Fashions Capture Pageant Style

The article extols lavish ribbon displays for a coronation obsessed style. It highlights pink satin belts violet hues and bow knots, noting long veils and decorative streamers as key adornments.

Colonel Hare Rescues Gilmore In Philippine Action

Editor notes Colonel Tather Hare led the rescue of Lieutenant James Gilmore and 25 U.S. prisoners in Northern Luzon in December. Lieutenant Burne contends credit belongs to Hare and details of the incident are discussed in this letter to The Power.

Burne Power Hoseten Tesne James Gilmore Ualyeg States Navy Nomio Tather H. Hire Mtaiia New York Tiple Upeo Bingus

Hohenzollern Commander Returns Salute in New York

Treat Admiral Const Von Bauchastn engaged yesterday in returning social calls to officials and military leaders. The German imperial yacht Hohenzollern’s commander began early today to pay calls to officers and army and navy leaders, with receptions noted.

New York Const von Bauchastn Hohenzollern Nile Sania Hoverson Crneral Broek

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