Ad Clipping Sells Shoes At Reduced Prices
Fragmentary ad text shows a shoe sale with prices around five dollars and mentions a powder product. The readable portion indicates a promotional layout for footwear with a discount offer.
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1902
Page
3
Fragmentary ad text shows a shoe sale with prices around five dollars and mentions a powder product. The readable portion indicates a promotional layout for footwear with a discount offer.
At a Bellville depot a deadly clash among locals left Raymond White constable Milam Odom and Henry Dippert dead. Walter Pennington and others wounded, some severely, as a large crowd gathered for court action. The incident sparked arrests and a tense aftermath as families prepared burials.
Beaumont works and investors press to locate a cotton tie plant near the city. Eastern capital scouts sites and officials plan to secure a northern city lot, with five metal works to be established, amid talks of cheap fuel and regional industry growth. L. B. Curtin dies suddenly in Beaumont, funeral set for 2:30 PM. Lloyd declared not guilty after a weeklong trial.
In a local trial, Mrs Samm Ventricn Stoyd accused of assaulting her husband faced a jury that returned a verdict of not guilty this morning. A subsequent ceremony saw Stoyd greet jurors with handshakes after the decision. Dita Toudreats, described as a patient in sling, is slated for trial tomorrow. A separate Beaumont case reports a Negro switchman killed. Peter Err, a 33-year-old, described as a suspect, was killed about three hours after an earlier incident in the city on January 22.
Ranta Fe officials led by General Manager Nixon report the five year budget viewed by General Passenger Agent W. S. and Chief Engineers F. P. W. , Auditor Jennings, and Vice President L. J. Polk. The plan covers ongoing property upgrades, procurement of 100 tons of steel rail, and construction of reservoirs and buildings across Texas.
Joseph O'Donnell, receiver, said he knew nothing about a reported plan to build a plane or move a plume to Bolivar Point. He noted he handles industrial issues but had no details and did not know of any action taken on the matter.
In Waxahachie Texas on January 22 General Manager Trive and Chief Reginees Tram discussed the International and Great Northern line extension into the city. The conference lasted several hours with public statements planned. The likely route appears to pass via Werabachia en route to Dallas.
A group led by Leroy Trice met in Dallas for talks on the International and Great Northern Railway project. The party of business men planned to discuss three key pays and firm up details with officials within a week.
In Dallas January 22 authorities in Frisco telegraph lines and steady staff changes were discussed. L B Comer of Fort Worth and Rio Grande may lead the traffic department at Frisco system headquarters with St Louis backing. No final confirmations issued.
Governor General Taft says thirty five provinces are capable of self government with trouble limited to Samar and Batangas. He notes only minor resistance and expects eventual peace as U S troops maintain order and discuss future governance from Manila to Washington. The statement aims to dispel war fears and outline progress toward self rule.
Creedon's second gave up the fight with Weinig in the ninth round at Hot Springs Texas. The card listed multiple fighters including Spicer Gard ner Chapuiin and Melos with a 22 of 25 count in the handicap. Postfight notes mention rounds and blocks, with various names and bouts, in a cluttered recap of the event and trophy result.
The Elks convention closed its session selecting officers for the coming year. President is Br. T. Edwards of Oklahoma City. Vice presidents are Charles H. Weaver of Het Sprisige and Sin foyinske of Texarkana. OF. PO M. Wilen of Joptin, Alo. is secretary and treasurer, with next meeting planned for February in Kam.
A large number of witnesses from this county travel to Hollville to testify at the trial of Charles Carr charged with the killing of Wayne Winston near Needville five years ago. The case has moved from Hollville to Wharton and then to Hebbyitie as proceedings continue.
Fragmentary text from Beeokehive Texme dated January 21 describes a smallpox outbreak and alleged torture cases involving teens. The passage notes pressure on local authorities and county officials to intervene at a station, with mentions of ongoing saving efforts.
An advertorial piece touts Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup as a cure for liver impairment toxins, headaches, skin tone, and digestive issues. It claims the product cleanses the liver and blood, easing nervous fatigue, with references to availability since 18xx and ongoing market presence.
The Oakland track officials opened an inquiry into allegations of aiding a horse in a race. Owner Del Fountain and trainer W. de Spiers defend their stables amid accusations of rough riding and biased riding tactics.
Reports from New Orleans on January 22 detail a crowded race card with Lady Alberta as a noted favorite and Death Wheel among contenders. The program lists steeplechase and flat events, with numerous horses and riders noted for each division and purse figures around two thousand dollars.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Oakland and San Francisco with unclear item list. No clear event, people, organizations, dates, or outcomes can be confirmed from the readable portion.
A dense OCR style horse racing item lists many horse names, owners, and race notes. It mentions Dorazza winning a race but being disqualified for fouling and multiple entries such as Adirondacks Altawen, Palmetto, Captain Gaines, and Victoria B.A. among others.
In Hot Springs on January 22 Wetoig defeated Creedon after nine fierce rounds as referee Henry Mir phy stopped the fight when Creedon’s trainer signaled surrender. Crowds packed the opera house for the Vapor City Athletic Club event with a £1000 purse and bets on the match.
A report states Joan Brush visited Chicago seeking talks with Rae Johnson and American League leaders. Brash aims to join the AL and reportedly sought a conference to discuss a possible transfer, based on an authoritative source.
The Penman Steel and Wood Works received a charter from the Texas secretary of state today. The new company will manufacture steel storage and carrier tanks for petroleum, moving operations from Chicago to Beaumont with a capital stock of 126000. Directors named include W. H. Forsman, H. Blair, L. Dot, Js. F. Keith, and Kwiv Wales.
A Dellac Flora company appears to have acquired the tract tied to the Brote orphans case while courts in Austin and the Southwest region address related insanity and guardianship matters.
A fragmentary entry mentions Denises, Tener, and Fernanda with references to January and a garbled legal or historical note. The text is distorted, but appears to reference an island context and a formal procedure or oath.
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