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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1902
Page
5
Investigative committee opens sessions at the state capital to review various departments and institutions. Members discuss visits by lawmakers and return to their work with questions on governance and state surveys.
The case of a defendant from Galveston is pending with a venue change sought. The individual is brought here for trial at the current term. Proceedings indicate a connected bone matter and Gallagher reference surrounding the January date.
A dated report cites Paullo Higgith predicting a deeper oil well on Spine Top may reveal a new oil stratum below 1000 feet. Executives warn of technical and financial stakes as drilling continues north of Boenmont with the German American Oil Company involved.
Reports from Beaumont and New York indicate Swayne Company negotiates to purchase an interest in a pipeline project extending from Beluiping to Port Worth and Dallas with aims to transport products to foreign markets. Executives cite large shareholder backing and a planned sign verification in New York before final consummation.
Scott Heywood announces Louisiana firm will build a pipe line from Jennings Missouri to Morgan City Louisiana. The project aims to transport oil and gas products, signaling regional energy infrastructure growth in the era.
San Antonio Texas January 27 The survey of the boundary line between Nexar and Atascoss counties has been completed.
A long running boundary dispute moves toward settlement as a survey by the commission proceeds. The survey took thirty days and covered several thousand acres in Berur county Raine, with joint county effort led by Atawensa OMY.
The Galveston Growing Company suit to recover $6,000 paid while in a trust was dismissed on demurrer by Judge Frank L. Lit in the Fiftieth district court. The plaintiff alleged violation of antitrust statutes and sought return of money paid to the brewing firm during its business activities, but the court sustained the demurrer and the case failed to amend.
A late night fire in a cabin near Ardmore, IT, claimed the lives of five children from the Ware family. The blaze destroyed the structure and left portions of the home severely damaged, with neighbors noting the family was sound asleep when the fire started.
In San Antonio Verna Jimmes 27, three men were knocked by a carriage wheel and thrown. A right leg was broken and bystander Prodiee Wht Hemel was also injured. Al'tert Darden of Mobile and McKintier fexns were mentioned. some were severely hurt but expected to recover.
Telegram from Me Frovnk AL ien branch informs of the death of Mr Thavid A Allen after a short illness of pneumonia. He was a longtime resident of the county, a citizen of the community, and a former color bearer in local affairs. Funeral arrangements were not specified.
In Austin on January 27 a Texas Supreme Court session dealt with a petition from Margaret OG of New York Life Insurance Company recently from Galveston. McCurdy Daniels represented A Conner et al in a matter labeled as mains and outlines. An order was issued today directing adjustments to several docket items in this Calaisia case.
Whittington sues in district court against Texas Midland for personal injury claiming a November 8, 1901 derailment while a passenger on a Merond nut train from Comiperoe de Grornv’lic. The wreck allegedly left him prody and com plete berala, with negligence by the carrier alleged.
A Texas committee spent two days in Heytaville meeting with a panel from Hunterville and other towns to pledge support for a proposed girls bee trial school. The visit aimed at fostering agreement on location and attendance.
W G Fowler of Calvert and Frank Heondar of Robertson county have shipped three carloads of hogs to Dmli an and Kore Wolch. The article notes hog raising as an important industry for Robertson county and mentions January 20 as a reference point.
The burned Leader Millinery building is being repaired and will reopen under the same firm name. Work began weeks after the blaze and restoration aims to restore service promptly.
An advertorial piece discusses indigestion and dyspepsia doubts, arguing stomach function failures cause most issues. It touts Dr Harter’s Iron Tonic as the source remedy, claiming blood nutrition improves digestion and listing the Dayton Ohio company as producer.
A sweeping cold front and freezing temperatures spread across Texas from Wharton to Brazoria and beyond. Reports describe sleet and freezing rain, widespread frost, and damage to crops and vegetation as farmers brace for continued harsh weather through January. Communities like Port Mead, Meridian, and Victoria report clear impacts on agriculture and livestock.
The court awarded Britton seven thousand dollars in damages from the Dallas Fair Association. The ruling details the case and the compensation awarded to the plaintiff amid ongoing disputes over a business matter and related injuries.
An advertisement extols S S S as a purely vegetable blood purifier that builds up weak organs and stops nervousness by circulating rich blood. It cites a Missouri user’s improvement and promises free pamphlet and no charge medical advice from The Swift Specific Co of Atlanta Georgia.
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