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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1902

Page

2

Noted vagrant captain seized amid broad police hunt

A notorious con artist tied to multiple states was captured after an extensive chase. Authorities linked Sydney Leetilles and Lord Walter Beresford to a string of offenses including forgery and theft, with ties to Boston and Providence. He had posed as an English broker seeking iron property and fled after brief imprisonment.

Walter Goresford Boston Jimaey Sydney Leetilles Walter Heresford Hot Springs Ark Robert Leonard Parry Vane T. N Lord Courtney Cliude BR Letavollok Jane B. Tawell Yman Allington Hotel Lord Beresford Pam Aiters Wallyonaire Levrolpge Une New York Georgi Providence

Heavy Probate and Civil Docket Activity in County Court

The county court shows a busy day with numerous probate matters and civil filings. Judge Vanmeter presides over district and probate cases while new suits and administrative appointments populate the docket.

Cauiwes AD Liubermagin Ve Rutanms Civil District Court

Three Convictions At Rastroba Texas Inmate Case

Three men were convicted in Rastroba Raathop Texas on January 10. Wright received a life sentence for night watchman Sheard murder. Hoch was sentenced to thirty years, and Malt got life for a separate murder. Javveon pled guilty to murder of John Majors and received two years.

Raathop Texas Abe Ie Olle Javveon John Majors Maostinghrey Che

Gambling crackdown closes Denleon gambling resorts

The mayor and police issue a proclamation ordering gambling resorts closed and Sunday law enforcement stepped up. Several roughhouses were reported in Denleon last night with business houses and residences affected. no arrests have been reported.

Denleon Texas Gambing

Heavy Damages Recovered in Bao Antonio Case

In Primi Kurrer city, the trial awarded $404 in damages to Bao Antonio and Yexan against Tanmiry W in a motor vehicle incident. The verdict found liability for the defendants and awarded compensation for injuries and related losses.

Bao Antonio Yexan Tanmiry Primi Kurrer Telioviwoad Allroad

Flight of Homing Pigeons in Hale County Report

Fragmentary item notes a flight of homing pigeons linked to Pillsbore Torus Janwing 0J Lewh of Hale county. It mentions two pigeons, an event in Hale County, and a night with uncertain details, referencing dates around November and December.

J. A. Lewh Hale County Hale Owantr Wits Honestiard

Poisoning Incident Reported in Twitter Texas

A January 10 note from Twitter Texas reports fourten August Otto and Alfred Piteron poisoned on Sunday by cutting salmon with tomato juice. About nine persons affected in total. Some seriously sick, but all expected to recover.

Conrad Goods Twitter Texas Fourtes Otto and Alfred Piteron Wile

Levy to Rebuild Off Site on Math and Constitution Corner

Now Binding at Victoria Texas January 10 describes Levy planning to rebuild off site at the corner of Math and Constitution. The note mentions a two tary trick and a rental arrangement involving Keenay ae to the Flas fer potatoo, with one portion to be set up while the other rests.

Victoria Texan Levy Math Constitution

Burial at Wheelock Texas Incomplete Report

Matus of Torrance Turner aged 16 and Torney, former residents, were buried in a local rock cemetery with Presbyterian ministry officiating. The parents currently reside in Dawson and the exact date is unclear.

Wheelock Texas Re. Matus Torrance Turner Wow Torney Thraock Odue Roy Akio Presbyterian Dawson

Northern Pacific Crisis Sparks Northwest Railroad Merger Debate

Readable fragments show a large convention discussion by the Tri State Grain and Cattle Growers with President Jamon, advocating union changes and a merger push involving Northern Pacific assets. Debate centers on financing, rates, and potential consolidation impacting several regional rail lines and related industries.

Bryan Lectures at Holyoke on a Conquering Nation

W J Bryan spoke to schoolchildren in Holyoke under Knights of Columbus auspices about a conquering nation. He urged virtuous public service and moral leadership, emphasized peace over force, and contrasted American ideals with worldly power. The event drew a modest audience and followed a reception at Mr Vollahan's residence.

The Knights of Columbus Holyoke Maa Janary IO W. J. Sirvan Molroke Christoptier Dryad Mir Ryan Gil Vollahan Wryati le Yan Luc Outhans Whipleif Haut Esther Thiones

Fayette County Democrats to Decide Nomination Ticket

Texan report describes Fayette County Democratic leaders meeting to determine whether to nominate a slate for the county ticket and how to proceed with the primary process. The dialogue references party rules, petition methods, and expected deadlines for selecting candidates and filing procedures.

Well Driller Reports Deep Test at Cherokes County Alabama

A telegraph report from Florence Alabama dated January 10 notes a well drilled by Steuck Gil in Cherokes Collupt county reaching 200 feet with the drilling stopped to allow casing with electric pipe. Officials say the two-duct of the well is alleged to be one wall path.

Chattaronga Teor Times Florence Ala Mayer Idrdon Cherokes Collupt New York Senate Thomas C. Plate DK Express SRW Vyork Oh F. Soreen Yorke Marcellua Hamler Mui Hana Bens Wimmer Milne Non Mir Heist Tehmann Pomenily Pristn Timne Taro Indianapolis Democrats Jadieite Herre Cleveland Ohio Dackson Ovcasion Chamber F Commerce Beveral Tonets Johnson Cheveland Hurlin United Irteh Teague John K. Redmond Wansa Angels Managua Nicaragus Nicaragua Congress General Santos Uv Zalava Wis Jefvyerson City Gtate St. Linale, Meinnie and Reutheos Thal Food Company St. Lowis San Francisco St. Lots Mexico City Tata

Governor Announced Extra Legislature Session

Governor Van Sant said he would call an extra session. Lawmakers would reconvene as rail developments are expected to be reviewed for consideration.

Ft Paul Mipo van Sant Seneion

No Cure, No Pay Ringworm Advertisement Fragment

Fragmentary notice offers a conditional promise of cure for ringworm with payment only if results are achieved. Text is garbled but implies “No Cure, No Pay” and a medical or cosmetic remedy, lacking clear dates or organizations.

Southward plans stir amid global unrest

Reports from New York and other cities note escalating tensions as leaders discuss moves to influence the South. Observers cite trade talks in New Orleans and political maneuvering in Indianapolis as factions align ahead of major national decisions.

York Orleans Head of Hall New York Helen Gould South Trouson

Incoherent World News Digest From Faded Dispatches

Fragmented OCR text mentions Admiral Schie ani condemnation and inquiry, negotiations with J P Spuiter in Rome, electricity and cocaine-like terms, and scattered references to New Orleans, San Francisco, and China. Many garbled names and places render precise events unclear.

Schie Sehlay Uhiéige Tidenwriters’ Association Peer Wteen Cleveland Fave I Duccessful Sisnot J. P. Spuiter Rome Italy Tencessiona Cairo Mount Slaal Red Sea Syria Amita Marri Orleans New Golham Hinty Koster Negeo Treman Bginter Cunpiell Bahiwit George Wasson Wiprt RAN. Pranciso Frederick Pirnaton Nermal Mantla Pinarel Cones York Phe Valinold Goethers Ihreeduss Feiehetil Eallisten Agios Jerome BOM Maeks Tagadian Jowell Perint Ieee Ati

Only One Favorite Beaten at New Orleans Races

New Orleans race card shows Gate Dar as the sole beaten favorite in the event. Fast track favored early speed with miles and furlongs contested across multiple horses including Nyx, Iola, Say Calbay, and others in a busy program featuring long odds and various allowances.

New Orleans Gate Dar Mynherr i Ghor Campus Nyy Iola Say Caiebay Shore Course Deleto Dias Kine Elkwood Wrandton Ge Ieee Post Jeskie Marton Lady Kenn Belling Mr. Ft Bag Foo Waterhouse Obagen Marie Hell Lady Alberta

Fragmented Racing Odds and Names From San Francisco Meet

A garbled list shows numerous horse names, owners, and weights referenced for a San Francisco race meet dated January 10. Entries include Mile and seventy yards, various horses with weights around 100 to 150, and times such as 1:42, with many mis-spellings and unclear purses.

San Francisco Kelling Voldfinder Senator Muily Tsvanne Bord Byrne Hitise Roble Wyoming Bragg

WANTS HER NAME CHANGED FOR PUGILIST RECORDS

Mrs de Filzeimmons seeks to change her name in New York court records to avoid bearing the name of a notorious pugilistic character. She states her reason is to avoid annoyance from the association and requests a court order altering her name in official records.

New York Mre Filzeimmons Brook

New York Telephone Confusion Over Be Boaking Letters

In New York on January 10 a misquoted dispute arises as Preset F of the New York club cites A. B. Soden in a garbled note about Be Boaking and Be Boaking letters. The exchange references following and keeping the ball on the court until rehehod.

New York A. B. Soden Hosten

Santa Fe to Issue Bonds for Ten Million Dollars

New York reports the Santa Fe line will issue debentures to raise 10 million dollars at four percent interest for a term of years. Announcement expected next week.

Santa Fe New York Antanga Atohinon Topeka

Stops the Cough and Works Off the Gold Pills

A vintage medical ad proclaims Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets stop coughing and work off a cold in one day. The grainy copy touts the remedy as quick relief priced at 20 cents per package.

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