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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1902

Page

3

State Industry Commission Antitrust Case Settled in Old Court

The State Industrial School Commission case against Austin and Amarillo and a related antitrust suit concluded with a $1400 jury award and dissolution of the association. Key figures included A. M. Shafer and J. Collins, with Attorney Moore acting for the state. A separate matter involving district representation and fees for the school move to future action.

Joseph Nélger Areomtine Wead Jokenh Aml W. Te Ieeni Morocmine Corvier

Texas World Fair commission formed in Dallas charter

The article reports the adoption of a charter by the World’s Fair commission in Dallas Texas to create a Texas World’s Fair Commission. It names a long list of commissioners from multiple Texas cities and outlines the commission’s purpose to promoting a state exhibit and historic data.

Texas World’s Fair Commission Dallas Texas Innanry T Board of Directore Commlanto State of Texas County of Wlt Robert Kisberg KE. HB. Jenkins T. S. Miller M.A. Speonts H. W. Cortes J. A. Kemp Thomas A. Polk AL AL Belo R. M. Johnston LE. J. Hart Ruswell Turing City of St. Lens AsHnelile Cheneclves Orth Tien Anil Sinta Texan Vexwe Anil Trxag Tits Corporation

Appointment of Dr G L McChinday as Federal Service official

The report notes Dr G L McChinday of Southville is appointed by the governor as a federal service official. The ceremony or action occurred January 7 with remarks from lawmakers and a mention of Prof Martinit and local committees.

Fragmentary names hint at a damaged local notice

The text contains garbled names and places including Austin Tews Jabaqry, Pilaaheth Th, Daninl, Heaton, Taylan, Wilt Sauder of New Mexico, with no clear event or action.

Austin Tews Jabaqry T Pilaaheth Th Diinley Ake Tapemes Gale Tiei Ing Sle Daninl The Elie Janlell Heaton Taylan Antanie Aie Wilt Sauder New Mexico

Annual Poultry Show Opens Here With Premiums

The sixth annual Bouts Texan Poultry Show begins in this city and runs through January 12. Special premiums, entry rules, weight and class divisions, and judging guidelines from the American Standard of Perfection are detailed, with prizes paid in full from entry fees and a deadline of January 5 for entries.

Pworetios Bond Uilliilin Abu HrAt A A. Deters Jhiliee von Wi Ile Secrets Lhrecbors AL Davis Von Wiie Vibe Renderlig ng@lees otherwlen Notries Jeworry Theo Harige

Movement of Ocean Vessels

iSpecial to The Post Norfolk January movement reports several ships arriving and sailing with varied routes. Vessels include Blytro Celia Boyarty and sites from Philadelphia. Tanisigad Wr from Livermol. Salted Bt Cid bound for New York. Antillhin afr to Liverpool via Norfolk.

Norfolk Vademary T Salind Nordfal fNor Pave Arthur Harge Port Eafe Blytro Boyarty Bre Por Lincs Philadelphia New York Rotterdam Liverpool

Echulenburg to Build Waterworks

A special election in Schuienburg Texas to decide funding for a waterworks project. The vote will solely include property owners though details of polling and campaign activity are not clear from the fragment.

Echulenburg Schuienburg Texas Wepiyem

Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Promoted Across Country

An advertisement touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a universal cure for throat and lung ailments including coughs colds asthma and whooping cough. It claims rapid relief and no side effects with endorsements from doctors and a New York City address.

Bill United States Canada Ureder New York City

Logansport Fire Devastates Main Street Business District

A major blaze in Logansport destroys the entire thirty three building business area within an hour. Estimated losses near 125000 include damage to a brick main street block and several merchants. council enacts a ban on wooden structures on the street as rebuilt plans begin.

Logansport MH. BR Cnc Ces K. W. Johnson, Jr V. da Parker Ows BT PERO Ieee Ee Mrieker Novaworths Logineport Lorsen Ime Flifafce Tioan Cargwar Co AFKOL Mann Mann Vance Rey Wits J. Stnert Stork Umeanlek Wihrebunts Bank of Layanaport Hailitines

Fire ravages Wise building in Furie Texas blaze

January 7 fire destroyed the Wise building and adjacent stores in Furie Texas. Authorities report two occupants injured, losses including stock and wall coverings. Captain Dale among the injured. cleanup and assessment ongoing with a preliminary tally of S250 in damages.

Furie Texans Vestaurant Vitalie Winlow Wai & Hale Dale Whrary Siate Donitents Erwnee Cnnie A. Popes

Glen Rose Fire Sparks Casualties and Losses

A blaze near Glen Rose in Texas yesterday damaged several buildings and vehicles. One man was saved from a hot box, but injuries were reported. the event damaged cotton and seed stocks valued around $20. The incident occurred four miles east of On Rose at Mainhow with the Glen Rose Lightroom area identified.

Glen Rose Rtewarta Gin St Mainhow On Rose Am Hot Lornie Esutine Totfere

Commercial Hotel at Coleman Texas Damaged by Fire

A Coleman Texas commercial hotel suffered a blaze with unknown origin. Mrs Bannit Sanford reportedly owned the property and the fire damaged the premises, with injuries noted though details are unclear. Officials investigate the cause as investigators assess damage and casualty reports.

Coleman Tex Commoral Hotel

Saloon News From Paris Texas Describes Odd Incident

A fragment from Paris Texas dated January 7 reports an unusual incident at a local saloon. The brief notes a person named G N Ruodss and mentions a request or statement involving Fas Vinod leet. The readable text is garbled and partial.

Paris Texas G. N

Confederate Soldiers Bill Seeks Compensation for Seized Property

A bill introduced in Congress seeks payment to ex Confederate soldiers for horses saddles bridles side arms and other property taken in violation of surrender terms. It was introduced by Representative Padget and referred to the House War Claims Committee for consideration.

Congress Washington House Committee On War Lee Johnson Grant Sherman Padgit

Wells Progress Report From Louisiana and Iowa Drilling

Reports from Lake Whorlies Louisiana and northern Iowa indicate ongoing drilling with wells paused and others pumped to greater depths. Watkin s well two miles south of Lake Charles shows encouraging indications as casing is advanced. Mare well and Peilan O company wells near Sulphur exceed 900 feet with signs of potential gas or oil.

Lake Whorlies Watkins Lake Charles Iowa Peilean O| Company

Short Texas Specials and Local Notes

Denison reports Wey A Day injured by a falling tree. Halletsville notes no developments in Warsing’s departure case. Caldwell records land decrees sold and bought by owners. Soloctu9aite mentions George Lankford shot and died. Oliver Nerrla surrendered. Marshall says Texas Southern will finish by the 24th and trains start at once. Damon reports a post office stamp robbery of $25 and theft in the same building.

Moreetie Denison Day Lila Halletsville Oliver Nerrla Marshall Texas Southern Damon

Ship Canal Sale Prompts Government Tug of War

Beaumont Texas January 7 Under an order from Federal Judge Bryant Special Commissioner Haley sold the Port Arthur ship canal project rebuilt two years ago to connect Port Arthur with deep water in the gulf. The upset price stood at 90000 and bidders included Stuart Rh Knott president of the Kansas City Southern railway and Max Path for bondholders. The sale featured a bid by Knott and Path while the government hinted at continued interest in deepening the channel, with conditions tied to future government participation and canal operations.

Beaumont Texas Bryant Comulasioner Galea Au Stuart Rh. Knott Kansas City Southern Railway Max Path Swan Eoch Haley Depoett Flo Mestre Root Mai Shepee Pike Shatnera Midway Hit Channel A. A. Greet Allor- Tor Railroad Chie Dork Company Port Alte Vahal Hinds Menon Svelies Flere Swivine Rusert Me Yin Witikas Clev Southey Pew Pew Went By Pore Arthite. Recording To Toaniitnn Weil Foelork Deny Eli Tee Walter

Bankrupt Storekeeper Faces Court Ruling In Texas

The petition lists liabilities of eighty three thousand dollars with assets of about fifty thousand. Waco based referee M C H Pah appointed Pelle Ho Aehermsen as receiver. The faller blamed abort collections at Tyler and Mexia and the case centers on stores in Mexia Mart and Tyler. The hearing was set for the afternoon in commissioners court.

Mexia Mart Tyler Waco Texas Jencery W. A. Lannaing Trier Commissioners Court M.C. H. Pah Pelle Ho Aehermsen Irler and Mealy

Carpenter Mercantile Owner Faces Town Backlash

A garbled notice from Hutto mentions the Carpenter Mercantile company and a beneficent action for the town. It notes the owner has long been a prominent figure and that his alleged failure would hit the local economy hard, impacting many residents.

Hutto Ifutto Texas Dundary Carpenter Mercantile Company Imetelionidiet Haiti

Texan Newberry sells store and estate to Shiner

A Texan man named Newberry has sold his large stock of general merchandise to Shiner. The deal includes the large estate building once owned by Mr Newberry and will relocate the business.

Alles Texan W. Newberry Db. Shiner de Nowberry

Unclear US Marshal Action Report From Texas

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a United States Marshal closure or action in Texas involving individuals named Denman and Bon and mention of stores and a Confederate or related context. Details are unreadable and names uncertain due to garbled text.

Jackwbove Texas Denman & Bon

Assignment at Caldwell Texas in a general business matter

Fragmentary text shows an assignment related to liabilities and a general business matter in Caldwell Texas during January. The readable names Willits and Liabilities appear, but the wording is garbled and unclear about the exact parties or outcome.

Caldwell Texas Tech Baleari Piace Nade Willits Aebartes

Feat Worth Port Worth Trios Fail in Retail Paint Tale

On January 7 Fred Haun, a paint and paper dealer, faced a mishap at Feat Worth Port Worth Trios. George Muskey was appointed Peater amid a troubled event with notable figures BiG4s and S727 involved.

Port Worth Trios Fred Haun George Muskey

Dissolution of Dowdy & Jones Partnership in Lexington

The fire of Dowdy & Jones Hae dissolved partnership in Lexington Texas on January 7. The style of the firm hereafter will be W. F. Dowdy.

Lexington Texas Dowdy & Jones Hae W. 5 Dowdy

Assignment at Austin Texas January 7

A brief notice records Jensen entering the dry goods trade in Austin Texas on January 7. The filing shows Azwele with a $100 amount and Nabilittes with $4408 as part of the assignment details.

Austin Atatin Texas Jensen

Texans in New York Tem Aue registered in New York

Special to The Fast lists Texans registered in New York on January 7 with entries including Houston James Rankin and wife Albert Decree Hollivlge Colonnade B 4 Bond Herald Square and other names from San Antonio Galveston Sherman and Port Arthur in a miscellaneous registry.

New York Houston James Rankin Albert Hollivlge Colonnade Bond Herald Square San Antonio J. M. George W. Sullivan Jak Goorge Herald Squiire Galveston J. Clerk Victoria Iba ae—Henry Parks Sud Minses Parks Earlington Intestine J. Wotasa

Officers fire on suspect during chase. one wounded

A pursuit ended when officers fired several shots at a suspect attempting to flee. The man was wounded but managed to escape, authorities reported the incident remains under review. The event drew preliminary statements from police officials and prompted an overnight investigation.

Spalding Plans Move in Boxing Feud with Fitzsimmons and Hall

New York reports A G Spalding active in boxing circles as he seeks a quick league fight move and action against Fitzsimmons and Jim Hall amid pressure to end the sport. Spalding aides indicate readiness to arrange terms, while others urge prompt, sincere action to quit the game if needed.

Fitzsimmons Jim Hall le New York A. G. Spalding Mer Spalding Brush

Jeffries Loses Prestige in New York Statement

A January statement from JoMrien indicates he will not meet Fiteimm extensively as champion. He says he is not eager to fight the ex, and many offer to withdraw if White takes the title. Public opinion remains divided about the outcome and future matchups in the heavyweight scene.

New York JoMrien Fiteimm Telleves

Unclear race results and scattered names from a local meet

Fragmented OCR yields a list of horses and handlers with partial notes on a handicap and various names such as Bed and B to T. The text mentions private entries, a weather note, and a sequence of horse names like Tim, Liz, Parham, Kolin, and others, but no coherent narrative or outcome is discernible.

New Orleans Aecoll Little Tim Bitte Honty the Lith Liz Plottron Savoy Menare

Unclear racing news and court notes from Virertanin scene

Fragmented OCR text with names and places including Virertanin, Nineteenth century references, and mentions of a trial and weather winds. Readable items center on persons such as Santieren and Chilesps with associations to a New York Farm and a Mint stage event. Details are obscured by garbled OCR.

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