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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1902
Page
9
The article reports Brumby plans resignation from the City of Mouston health department following party and council debates. It notes the health inspector role, past acting health officer duties, and court vindication of the position leading to removal of obstacles to a new appointee.
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A local record notes a marriage between Miss Ritter and Mr. and details a church service, postal deliveries, and social notices. It also mentions a string of prisoner transfers, a two year sentence for theft, a ship bell discovery, a church dedication, and quiet week news with minor local items.
The funeral services for Graham Baker, who died in Pottsville Pennsylvania, were led by Rev. W.L. Leavell at the First Presbyterian church. Interment follows at Granwood Cemetery with pallbearers identified, including former residents and family members. the bereaved include Captain and Mrs. James A. Baker and others who left Thursday night.
Dr Seymour announces a limited time sale reducing prices to half for dental services. Payments may be made on the same bill with free consultation available. Offices in the Moore-Durnett Block at 1013 Texas.
Austin February 15 settlers on public free school lands have paid nearly 20 000 interest payments since last October. The treasury reports a record pace with most payments recorded and forfeitures to be determined as receipts on 50 000 payments are prepared.
Rico Baker and two brothers arrived yesterday afternoon from New Orleans after a private crossing. Funeral arrangements for Mrs. W. S. Hipp include a service at 3 pm at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. T. W. H. Llanwell officiating. Pallbearers named from local families, interment at Hollywood Cemetery.
The Baldwin-Melville Company staged a pair of plays including Sie Hopkins and A Rough Rider’s Romance. Critics praised the performance of Master Joan Ratlers and noted the troupe’s strong comic timing despite some garbled dialogue in the patchy text.
Reports from New York cite heavy sales of prints, with assortments of all kinds impacted by prices and relief. Cotton and wool fibers show shifts as yarns and worsted goods gain steadiness, while jute prices remain strong amid broader market movement.
A dated theater listing announces a melodrama "A Mounting Riders Romance" by Atlee Bertrude Swigertte de Conchita Ment and a subsequent feature "The Eyl Fye" with Tuesday matinee and night showings. The passage references cast members Cindy Hopkins and others in a faded program context.
Beaumont Texas reports revived support for a deep water channel project led by advocates citing potential city growth to 140,000 and a boost to national commerce. A local streetcar franchise plans to extend work, laying four miles of track and preparing for further expansion in Beaumont.
A discussion of the Bexar archives the Austin papers and Governor Roberts papers as key sources for the Spanish American period and Anglo American colonization. The University of Texas base intelligence notes the archives include official correspondence military and civil records gathered in San Antonio and elsewhere.
Quote from Mr. Peterson extols perseverance in hardship as a guiding ethic, urging resilience and steady effort amid adversity. The remark frames a pragmatic approach to challenges, emphasizing steadfastness and practical coping.
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