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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1902

Page

3

Case Subpoenaed In Smallpox Liability Suit

A legal notice reports a liability suit arising from a smallpox spread incident linked to rail workers and a Kansas and Texas Railway. The proceedings moved to the supreme court with references to hospital care, alleged negligence, and compensation claims tied to a public health crisis.

Texas Kansas and Texas Railway Weed Hout County Supreme Court Fallwas Company Sedalia Gevera Ashe Get Uy Willy

Government and industry notices in Austin February report

The piece records various Texas actions from January onwards including adjutant general orders reorganizing artillery units, changes in infantry designations, and local agency discussions on dam rebuilding. It notes a water and light commission meeting and mineral survey progress with a state university miner report and distribution of copies.

Austin Texas Ute Eourmi Blom Kehrn Chawell Frys Sco Geirgee Gilttletieit Auker Dithingham Walt Tins Jolinne Hay Hooper Carl Meyer Wednesdas

Protection at any cost meeting on city flood plan

Galveston Texas sees public meeting to review a report by engineers designing flood protections for the gulf coast. Officials anticipate a Thursday session at the county courthouse with Engineer Notile possibly arriving from Chicago to present the plan.

Galvrston Texas Av. Fong Board of Engineers Gulf Austin Board of Ele Commissioners At & Public Notile Chicago Voriow Leo

Ransom Accepted for Miss Stone In Istanbul Case

Constantinople January 20 The United Beaten Minister John G Fieleehman reports the brigands who abducted Miss Ejlen M Stone and Maie Tellka have agreed to accept a ransom by subscription. The only unsettled point is the payment location.

Constantinople United John G. Fieleehman Ejlen M. Stone Maie Tellka

Memorial for knighted brother mourned by wife and friends

Between Thirty ninth and Fortieth streets a funeral service conducted under the Knights of Pythias honors a member. He left a wife and a large circle of friends to mourn his passing.

Knights of Pythias

Houston cotton broker Maingay dies in ship voyage

C C Maingay of Houston, a longtime cotton firm representative, died after his body was shipped on the British steamship Trant Maingay. The body was laid up until arrangements could be made to return it to his homeland in England.

Galveston Tesac C. C. Maingay Houston Fugland Wee Trant Maingay Fagland

Military appointments and violent crime report from Austin

Austin reports January 20 detail military commissions with officers James O Tippler Milby Porter John W Hackworth and others. Also unknown Negro killed near Boltville with unclear cause. A state asylum case notes tenners Teo Whink Witte and Kiihne Heyeulin with witnesses. Joseph Kavos KRlop voyage reported and Confederate mention. Thomas Hoes tenn dies after an attack from a heart condition.

Austin Texas James O. Tippler Flist Infantry Mentenon Kite Linssomh Rifles Milby Porter Moneton Uight Guard John W. Hackworth Firat Uentenane Galveston Tenners - Teo Timenta Kiihne Heyeulin Avistio King New Orleans Joseph Kavos Krlop Stonieh South Ateien King Issat Texie Thoman Hoestenn Atiaek Sirginia

Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief and Permanent Cure

An advertisement extols a “Pile Cure” product claiming to cleanse and heal affected parts, reduce inflammation, and remove all traces of piles. It cites testimonials from multiple named individuals and promises a free sample upon request, urging readers to act quickly to avoid surgical operation.

Pilen Baria Pijlow F. Callin Garcott Josiah Roberte Port Ornate Wim Mehul Adidronn Prramid Drege Co Mapahull, Tien

Beaumont Woman on Trial for Husband’s Death in Fire Case

Beaumont court hears trial against Mrs Baral Veatrice Lierd charged with parlor fire murder of her husband. Judge Marilo tomiy presided as defense witnesses described alleged lies. The case involves a child witness and a key timeframe from January 20.

Beaumont Texas Baral Lierd Marilo Tohiy Lierl Doe

Seals Seeks Attend Seals First Truck Growers Meeting

Seals Texas January 2 The South Texas First and Truck Growers association will hold its next annual meeting on February 4 and 5. Citizens of Seals and nearby districts plan efforts to attract visitors with a pleasant program and special railroad rates.

Seals Texas South Texas Associa Gomerd Beals South Tesat

Trebel and Kobods Milling Plant Sold to Ben G Petty of Orange

The Trebel and Kobods milling plant in Timpcon Texas has been sold to Ben G Petty of Orange who will operate the mill at a flat rate and move it southeast toward the Iowa belt if needed. The sale price is private. Local residents view the change as favorable for Thiip.

Timpcon Texas Trebel & Kobods Ben G. Petty Orange Shane Tretel & Rounds Thii

Texas Woman Cleared in Long-Running Murder Case

In Prownbowd Texas on January 19 a jury acquitted Mrs Carole Hames of murdering her husband at Banta Anas in 181 after multiple trials. The court resoled the case amid prior juror issues and absence of the defendant, delivering a verdict for acquittal.

Prownwood Texas Carole Hames Banta Anas

Will of Frank M Ball filed for probate in Fort Worth

The will of Frank M Ball who died in Fort Worth January 20 was filed for probate. He left an estate of 80 dollars with bequests to the Loung Men's Christian Association of Cpl weeteese and to the trustees of public method Galverton Galveston 5000 dollars, with residue to relatives. The will was executed in New York June 17.

Frank M. Ball Fort Worth Texas Thin Loung Men's Christian Association Cplweeteese Galverton Fuloc Galveston New York

Miss Helen Gould's Party Heads for Fort Worth

Miss Helen Gould and party traveled by streetcar through Sherman Texas en route to Fort Worth as part of a regional tour gathering attention from local residents and news outlets.

Helen Gould Sherman Texas Poerty Peen Fort

Hillsboro Man Freed After Indictment Motion In Murder Case

Sheri Sat erfield arrives in Hillsboro with C0. Thompson who faced a murder indictment from twelve years prior in California. Thompson claimed self defense and posted bail of 30000 before release on arrival.

Hillsboro Texan Sheri Saterfield California Thompson Ito Cays Qu Waa

Natural Immunity and Iron Tonic Advertisement Claims

An early 20th century style advertisement touts Dr. Marter's Iron Tonic as a cure for fatigue and illness. It argues the human body resists disease when vitality is high and warns against "running down," urging readers to take the tonic to restore vigor and prevent sickness.

Medicae Dayton Onis

Reward Offered for Information on Telegraph Wire Tampering

A five dollar reward is offered for evidence leading to conviction of anyone cutting or tampering with wires of the Foxell Telegraph Cable company line. Reports note numerous recent incidents disrupting service and harming the company’s prompt delivery. Special Houston January 60, 1900.

Abe Call Bex Foxtel Telegraph-Cabie Company Houston

Correction over pricing in Barretts display ad note

A correction clarifies the large display advertisement by E. Barrett, titled Big Racket Brore, had incorrect pricing listed for chls ta in the Sands ant Linen See section.

E. Barrett

Three Fires In One Day Raze Brownwood Store and Yard

Brownwood Texas January 6 three fires consumed a residence a drug store and a cotton yard furnishes material for the flames. The wind was strong the first alarm at dawn found a house owned by Mrs Bradley and occupied by Mr Wall engulfed. A second blaze damaged the store and post office with most goods and household effects destroyed. A third fire swept Painter's yard with twenty five to thirty bales of cotton burned. Insurance figures high and the origin of the fires remains unknown.

Brownwood Texas Clork Bradley Wall Neil Euthal Wong Tare Mane Ding Company Nye Ste Paomope Hypel Blatt United States Britt

Three Buildings Destroyed In Moulton January Fire

A destructive blaze in Moulton on January 20 destroyed the Jacob Kuo blacksmith shop with contents valued at 1400 and a Kreack molding shop that had just been completed. Jacob To saved his household. losses include the uninsured shop and a dwelling. Fire spread from an apparent Chew fire to nearby structures causing extensive damage.

Moulton Terme Janay Tulldinga Chew Jacob Kuo Kreack Abretek Wold Jacob To Lowe

Prairie Fire Destroys Orchards as Dry Weather Bites Alvin Tex

January weather in Alvin Texas sparked widespread prairie fires blamed on carelessness. Homes and orchards suffer damage as flames extend across sections of the city, with reports of threats to nearby structures and ongoing fires reported from Pearland.

Alvin Texan Totes Pearland

Barn Destroyed by Fire at Brandon Farm

A barn owned by Mr. Steker near Brandon Hillabore Tesas burned last night. It held five hogs recently butchered and a shed wing wire with two dogs a cotton planter and eight hoes. Insurance is with HHI County Farmers Insurance.

Brandon Hillabore Tesas Steker Coeur Brandon HHI

Fire destroys home of Jon Horsocks in Greenville

A Greenville Texas residence belonging to Jon Horsocks burned Saturday. The fire damaged the structure with little heavy contents saved. No injuries reported and investigators assess the scene for cause.

Greenville Texas Jon Horsocks

Cottage Fire Destroys Home in Mexia Texas

A cottage in Mexia Texas burned on January 19 destroying the home occupied by Mrs Bose Abernathiz ené¢ and possibly causing property loss. Fire crews investigated cause and secured the scene.

Mexia Texas Mra. Bose Abernathiz Ené

Local Ruthless Auction Item Confuses Readers

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a late day event at a location named Lirawit or Thenie with Mrs Abermachy Ungaste and furniture items. The text is garbled but indicates an auction or sale of furniture and some names linked to the event.

Mra Murney Abermachy

Palo Pinto business fire damages local stores

A fire at Palo Pinto damaged several businesses including Warren's store and a nearby abstract office. Fire officials estimated losses around 5000 dollars with reports of smoke and water damage and interrupted operations. No serious injuries were reported.

Palo Pinto Razon Palo Pints Sonny & Moethoelen Ioek John Healey Warren Droge

Fire Wrages Through Weatherford Warehouse

A Weatherford Texas warehouse suffered extensive fire damage at dawn on January 2. Investigators report a blaze affecting storage areas near the toxins and particle collection, with authorities and emergency crews responding quickly to extinguish the flames.

Higher Courts Briefs From The Supreme Court

January session in Avastin Texas records a set of motions heard by the supreme court. Names include Parcah Paulin Hawes Cryo, Guir, Sshaeades, Pei Jotinen, Motions for holding overruled or remanded in multiple cases. Additional mentions include Miellehure, Antonie, Tobrow, Batryra, Cheha, Mook Inland, Torres, Montague, and Brook et al.

the Supreme Court Avastin Texas Ihe Pitverdinga Wupeenish Court Erty Ned Renter Ageweret, Parcah Paulin We Ko Hawes Natonal Bank of Pei Jotinen Tialar Miellehure Antonie Mary Tobrow Batyra Cheha Mook Ud Police Compas Feyna Montague Giiner Brook Varn Cayne Misouri Katean Yexeave H. . Wood

Wortham at Dallas Opens Headquarters

Dolley Teva Jatuare OE WL Wortham arrived to Draling today and opened headquarters at the Commercial Club. He conferred with executive officers including Judge B Perkins and Hon Barnett Gita and will direct weekly efforts with the general manager Wortham.

Dolley Teva Jatuare OE WL Wortham Wander Verne Wortham Joby MW. Kiley Howton Commercial Club

Rountze Moves Toward Incorporation Victory

In a decisive vote the town of Rountze approved incorporation with a large majority. The mayor and the board of aldermen will serve without pay.

Rountze Rountie Tess Joouarey

Botanic Blood Balm Promises Free Samples for Blood and Skin Diseases

An old advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm offering free samples and claiming cures for ulcers boils eczema and other skin and blood diseases. It cites large distribution in Hemikon county Ohio and urges sufferers to request a trial sample for obstinate cases.

Hemikon County Ohio

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