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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1902

Page

2

Mystery surrounds murder case in St Louis and Chicago link

A chilling report mentions a mur der in St Louis and a possible connection to Chicago. Investigators probe a suspect as a mysterious witness in the Par Tick cane case is cited to establish Jones' confession as corroboration. Linus Nixon backs a Texas pipe ties plan with steamers to boost trade amid anti mule shipments.

Chicago Western Railway An Cooper Ham Paper Company St. Louis William Prince Henry Jones Linus Nixon Texin General Pearson South Afrca

Agriculture Committee to Report Restricted Oleomargarine Measure

The house committee on agriculture plans a restrictive oleomargarine manufacturing bill. Delegations held hearings on the slip canal from Babine but expect little action. There is low likelihood of Territorial statehood this session and the Democratic caucus tonight is expected to adjourn without action.

House Committee On Agriculture Sheppard Schrey Babine Rivera Hirhors

Urgent Difficlones Vote on Amendment Explainer Given

The report notes a late hour vote on a constitutional amendment with Mr. Cin ming e explaining his stance and Mr. Must introducing a bill to reengen support for Admiral senior amid the Manila backdrop.

Cinminge Manila Must Admiral Senior Wie Bueegy

Fragmentary Notice Sketches State Affairs and Tragedy

Fragmented OCR notes outline state matters including a ministerial inquiry at Washington and financial controls for legiative committees. A Texas case, Shippers' Compress, is cited as not justifying charter forfeiture. violence outcomes report Walter Pennington wounded and remains moved to totem sites.

Love Will Beiult Serning

Incomplete Transit Talks Highlight Regional Trade

Fragmented OCR text hints at engineers Kellogg and Texan Central involved in a land trip. testimony in a compress case is near completion. Mentions grain prices, stock market flat, cattle steady, cotton prices rising on reduced movement and heavy buying amid regional market activity.

Gown Hill

Caledonian Society Marks Burns Birthday Tonight

The Caledonian society observes Robert Burns birthday with simple observance and no entertainment planned. Houston Art League hosts a two day exhibition to raise funds for providing pictures for the sehata. A benefit is arranged for the widow of Police Officer James Noel Martin taken back to Nebraska. An organization forms in Holt Central Municipal Ownership. A canvass will be made to secure best material for aldermen.

Caledonian Society Robert Burns Houston Art League James Noel Martin Nebraska Holt Central

Texans in New York Special to The Post

A fragmentary list from the Texan visitors in New York appears in a special post report. Names and places like Victoria Houston Galveston Moody Frank Frost Navarre and Herald Square are scattered throughout the damaged text. The article is incomplete but indicates a gathering or tour of Texans in New York.

New York Jaqus Yace Roberts St. Denis Vns Taylor Colomnade

Criminal Docket Adjourned in Texas Court

In Texas the criminal docket was adjourned due to the illness of District Attorney J W Ignasoberes. The docket will resume Tuesday with the grand jury charged and pending cases from Galveston and other dispositions to be determined.

Hese Texas J. W. Gnasoberes Tme Galveston

Millionaire Murdered in Vista Turkish Bath Case

Dean Cooper, wealthy Graton Paper treasurer, is killed after a blow to the skull in a bathhouse on Grand and Franklin Avenues. William Strother, a bathhouse attendant, is jailed. two women and a man were said to have visited Cooper earlier. Police recover a diamond tug and pin from the basement, along with a hammer and wax-stained evidence. Cooper’s son says a deal to sell the bath lines was near, while two suspects, Jesse Howson and Plepetica Bakke, are held for questioning.

St. Louis Dean Cooper Graton Paper Company Diat Tedor Vista Turkish Witch House Grand and Franklin Avenues William Strother Bath House Myr. Cooper Strother Cooper Caine Strethnr Celina Wetten Jdosle Thoneton Pol Vlowios Prominew Aninioe Beau Cooper Familly Roeldmen Hani Bath Lines Hess Jesse Howson Plepetica Bapke

NO NEW STATES THIS YEAR IF INDIAN TERRITORY OMITTED

Washington January 24 Representative Stephens named to a subcommittee to confer with the committee of the Senate on form of government for the loding Terror. The hearings indicate a proposal that would admit Arkansas or other states while keeping the Indian Territory out of statehood discussions at present.

Washington Stephens Loden Arizeun Delon

Industrial Commission Completes Yearly Report Highlights

The Industrial Commission concludes its annual report with key findings on tax and private property issues. It notes several topics involving government oversight, fiscal measures, and compliance expectations for corporate entities and individuals. Local authorities face questions about property access and governmental duties under the treaty framework.

Hostilities May Resume in Colombia and Chile Crisis

Reports from Patan and Panam a harbor dispute show tensions rising between governing factions in Colombia and the Chilean government vows to pursue a claim over a seized ship belonging to the South American Transport Company. A January telegram from New York notes Colombian Liberal leaders Castillo and Cogtine received 5000 cartridges for Maurer Remington and Manlichor devices.

Aottago Chile Colombia South American ‘Transport Company Colon Dia Panama Wennarya New York Z. Reatrajo Generale Clodomipa Castillo Jowe Maria Cogtine Maurer Remington

United States Moves Naval Forces Over Colombia Tensions

Washington reports Secretary Longhea ordered the gunboat Marietta to Colon to corner Colombian liberal forces. The cruiser Philadelphia was to proceed to the Pacific in response to renewed activity amid Paninis ideology.

Washington Colombia Longhea Marietta Colon Philadelphia

Mrs Richardson's Character in Murder Trial at Plattaburg

Defense begins as Mrs Addale B Richardson stands trial for the murder of her husband Frank W Richardson of Suwewiah. Witnesses include her son Johnnie, hotel staff, and church members who attest to her good character. The trial reveals her behavior after her husband’s disappearance and concerns about alleged travel with Stewart Fite.

Plattaburg Mra. Addale B. Richardson Frank W. Richardson Suvewiah Mra Richardson Bevannah Stewart Fite Johnnie Richardssa Defenes Grine Vite Richardeon Tawon Chettruda Oront Richard Sah

Death of an Aged Negro Dentaon Terris January 33

An elderly Black man named Dentaon Terris died yesterday in a southern town after a life of hardship and alleged enslavement. The report notes his long years and references struggles with slavery era figures, indicating a violent context linked to Civil War battles and local conflict.

Standard Oil's Texas push gains millions in oil assets

Rockefeller interests pour funds into Texas oil, securing leases and expanding production. The deal signals aggressive expansion as Standard Oil accelerates shipments to the Orient and positions Kentucky and other states in the strategic oil stake. The pattern suggests intensified Rockefeller influence in the Lone Star State's energy sector.

New York Texas of Hells Stindand Hockefellng Texas Kentucky Sonoing HBA

Skeleton Mystery Rumors From Texas Mission Era Unearths Secrets

An odd historical fragment recounts a skeleton mystery linked to Corpis Christi and Texan settlers over sixty years ago. It mentions a Mexican ranch man and a likely dig near a mission, with references to a Missio scene, local names, and a possible discovery by 19th century residents.

Prundyliz Loltinn Agiel Tie Mettesus Sunny Mosxivan Hin Antonio Mission Treaue Mustaie Gangv Ik Force Ufeve Ann Chet Ike Lynn Witter Ose Uleely

Weather forecast fragment for Washington January 20

Fragmentary weather note cites a cold wave in Washington with a likely Saturday storm. Mentions temperatures, wind, and precipitation patterns but lacks clear dates and specifics.

Fragmented OCR note on injuries and names amid unclear events

The readable fragments describe wounded individuals and several listed names including Heerford Tewan Wnaivy and others. It mentions an attacking party and references to a hospital or medical context but many words are garbled, leaving the core event and participants uncertain.

Firedoo Heerford Tewan Wnaivy Rheel Cuites Titers Werthies Alyn Willig Aaron Bpilee Jim Hhowe

Inquiring About Scheepers Executed For Offenses

London January 28 War secretary Mr Broderick testified that Commandant Scheepers was executed last Saturday at Gulf or Cape Colour for multiple offenses against the laws of war including seven murders of natives and the killing of a white man. He noted Scheepers was a prisoner of war and exempt from certain trials under the rules of war.

Broderick London William Rad Guuafreinet Cape Colour

Kurds In Field Clash Across Villayets

Reported severe battles in the vilayets of Bitlis and Van with Kurdish forces in Arment and surrounding regions. Twenty men killed in Bitlis fight and heavy casualties at Van. Bulgarian and Turkish troops also clashed in the Vilayet of Bitlis. Bulgarian casualties reported.

Constantinople Arments Vilayets Bitle Vae Bitlis Van Me Vilayet Botmoyo

Danish Minister to Sign West Indies Treaty in Washington

Copenhagen reports authority to sign the Daniah West Indies treaty has been issued to the Danish minister in Washington. The pact is expected to be presented to the Senate, with ratification anticipated promptly.

Armenia Iren Degmirk Daniah West Indies Copenhagen Washington

Care Jury Discharged in Helsville Texas

In Helsville Texas on January 2 the local care jury was discharged after a brief session. Details of charges or proceedings were not fully clear in the report.

Helsville Texan

Piedras Pintas Well Frying Turbulence Reported

Derailed text notes water spit and a fan starting at Piedras Pintas well in San Diego Texas on January 2. The drifting diarists describe a twenty foot strata of reek and water rising eight feet above the tan of a Dettiers timer, with the well’s outcome uncertain.

Piedras Pintas San Diego Texas Mses

Doler Obscured: Mie Tear Events Reported

Fragmentary OCR notes describe an incident or event involving individuals unnamed, with unclear details and missing dates. The readable pieces suggest a local occurrence but require fuller text to establish date, location, and parties involved.

Washington Deliberations Ended After Urgent Bill Vote

Washington reports the urgent defense bill passage was completed amid late hour debate. House members, including Mr. Kaho, discussed Philippine policy and quoted concerns over gunboat diplomacy and aid to the Philippines as the session adjourned after final votes.

Washington Wits Pont Kaho Cal Philippines Pierce Dullijeptiek Teta Gronnm Sten Offiewra Sten Offiewra Toll, Gti United Suites Moods Mass Meroan SIA Ley Moluwm- Hieilans Owsh Endch Avin Melin Bono Elie Peniaiy Sonat Sable

Multiple World News Bits From 1920s Style Dispatches

A scattered print shows brief notes from Chicago New York Orleans and other cities. Mentions include financial executives railroad mergers political moves labor talks and royal ceremonies with names like Victor Emmanuel Marconi and Warrington. The text reads like a collage of clippings with fragmented events and figures.

Short Texas Specials Dispatches From Local Towns

A garbled Texas roundup reports contracts for a stone balling at Frank Bana stores burned recently in Ceduabtown Harwood notes a mall potch from the Dior Hansford mentions light snow not cold enough to Burt cattle in Parifa a telegram from Plainview says M V Wing accidentally killed Dittaell who had lived at Wolfe City and held a ranch in Hale County Captain T L Stanfeld aims to list pioneers of the Republic of Texas to attend a Dallas reunion Bruno Carmona under life term tried to swallow tintch heads and later will recover in El Paso Lancaster notes Masonie building corner ton. Richmond reports B A Gomme of Bay.

Frank Bana Harwood Dior Hansford Plainview M. V. Wing Dittaell Wolfe City Hale T. L. Stanfeld Republic of Toisas Dallas EL Paso Bruno Carmona Lever Fortuner Lancaster A. W Lanah Richmond B. A. Gomme

Stolen Horses and Ponies Reported in Texas Notices

Sheriff s department reports multiple thefts in Texas, including a 2 year old dark bay colt from Camillé and a pony aged about 3 with a left ear mark. A brown horse and a brown mare, both about 11 years old, are listed as stolen from residents in Oats and Onte. Rewards offered in several cases.

Jenkins Camillé Texas Jeb Countraman Asddin Alva Britthe Judee Bialock Texan Ted Tiane Ned Indge Allock Epitt

Smallpox Reports Across Texas Change of Quarantine

Reports from Marshall and nearby towns in early January indicate multiple smallpox cases. A visitor to the city and others are under quarantine as health officers confirm another case near Enn's and apply isolation for the patient in formal quarantine.

Marshall Texas Nadern Hamilton Latham Entts Telleo Enn Quarattine

French official Baron de Minahers tours the United States

Baron H. L. de Minahers of France, once head of the Transvaal postal service, is touring the United States. He is collecting for the Boers in Marshall, Texas, on January 22.

Marshall Texas Baron H. L. de Minahers France Trantvaal Pneret Service

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