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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1902

Page

5

Charters filed for Angelina Orchard and Wallace-Radford Canal

Angelina Orchard Company of Lufkin with capital stock $100000 is formed to grow fruit vegetables and tobacco with incorporators H. S. Potter Jr. Huston E. J. Maytooth and R Coit. Wallace-Radford Canal Company of Houston capital stock $70000 aims to excavate drain canals and ditches for irrigation with incorporators J A Radford W H Lovegrove Wallace Paducah Ky J R Westmoreland Colorado County Texas and George H. Merriwether Eagle Lake. Eureka Telephone Company of Eureka Navarro County with capital stock $400000 to maintain a telephone system serving Corsicana Mildred agus Eureka Hirdston Winkler and Fairfield. incorporators J A Monner J McCormick RK Goree and others.

Austin Texas Angelina Orchard Company Lufkin H. 8. Potter, Jr Huston E. J. Maytooth R.“. Coit Urkin Wallace-Radford Canal Company Ouston Capital J. A. Radford W. H. Lovegrove Houston U. Wallses Paducah J. R. West Noreland Colorado County Scorgo HB Merriwether Eagle Lake Hureka Telephone Company Mureka Navarro County Capital Stock Corsicana Mildinedagus Eureka Hirdston Winkler Airfield J. A. Monner McCormick Goree

Flotorial Convention Set for July 12 in Denton District

Denton Texas June M chairman J P lount of this flotorial district comprising Denton Tarrant and counties has called a convention for July 12 to make the democratic nomination. Jesse L hail n of Tarrant is the only candidate for the and thus all the instructed votes.

Denton Texas J. P. Lount Enton Tarrant Jesse L. Hailn

New Gusher Boosts Faith in Jennings Field in Texas

Beaumont reports a thriving oil month with high shipments and rising prices. The Jennings No. 2 well strengthens the field’s outlook, while Southern Pacific and Sour Lake lines shape regional transport. Governors and financiers show active interest as inland refining expands capacity and Gulf Refining scales up two plants and a barrel facility.

Post Gulf Refining Company United States Beaumont Eld Europe Gabe

Lineman Sues Dallas Electric Firms for 50000 Damages

Joseph Connor files suit in Dallas Texas against Dallas Electric Co. and Standard Light and Power Co. claiming they form a trust and are controlled by the same interests. He seeks 50000 in damages for injuries alleged in the petition.

Lineman Dallas Texas Joseph Connor Dallas Electric Company Standard Light and Power Company

Streetman Nomination Vote Boosts Confidence In Fourth Supreme District

Texas delegates prepare for a judicial convention to nominate two judges for the Third court of civil appeals. Streetman’s supporters claim second or third ballot victory with Coryell and uninstructed votes leaning in his favor amid talks of possible deadlock and caucuses among allies.

Austin Texas Third Court of Civil Ap Wallace Hookilats Gogutier Hamilton Brown Starlings John M. Furman Bell County Poll Coryell Lampneas Milin San Saba Judge A Fisher Williamson County Williamson Barnet Concho McCulloch Blanco Marshall Surratt McLennan eLennan Frank G. Morris Travis Liano Tom Green Coke Irion Runiwlls Streetmans Coryell County Furman Streetman Sorres Linano Travia Morris Streeiman Milam

Southern Negro Congress Opens In Galveston

The Southern Negro Congress begins in Galveston on July 1 with delegates from the city and other regions. The program includes speeches by notable leaders, a welcome from city officials, and a formal assembly to discuss work plans through July 4.

Southern Negro Congress Negro Congress Galveston Texas Rosen- Levy Avenue Market Street Galventon Elyte Wenly-alx Clara E. Scullemas V.dickerson W. N. Bearden W. H. Ni K. C. Lyons A. G. Perkins W. HB. Marshall B. J. Fall Ja. B. Topp

Kentucky Petroleum Company of Peau Ont Formed In Beaumont

The Kentucky Petroleum Company of Peau Ont was formed with capital stock of 100 000 to prospect for oil and minerals. Directors include R Oliver Daline T J Wood H T Sturm Corsicana WB Donino and WW Cunningham Beau mont. Pecos Valley Standard Of Company of New Moxes with capital stock 250 was granted authority to do business in Texas by the secretary of state.

Kentucky Petroleum Company Peau Ont Capital Stock R. Oliver Daline T. J. Wood H. T. Sturm Corsicana W. RB. Donino W. W. Cunningham Beaumont Pecos Valley Standard of Company of New Moxes Texas

Fuel oil and coal costs show large savings in New Orleans stations

A 1901 1902 cost comparison from the New Orleans and Carrollton Railroad Light and Power Co shows oil burning reducing coal use at Napoleon Avenue and Elysian Fields stations. April May figures indicate savings of about 245.53 across both sites plus labor savings. Tanks are underground with a 14 000 barrel capacity.

Garrallton Rai Company New Orleans Proarme New Orleany Carrollton Hailroad, Light and Power Company Napoleon Avenue Elysian Piolia Avenue Elysian Fields Avenue Blyelan Fields Nanounta Napotton Avenue Ation Carrollton Company Ts

Fly Nominated Unopposed by Fourth Texas Judicial District

The Democratic convention in San Antonio nominated incumbent W. S. Fly for the Court of Civil Appeals in the Fourth Supreme Judicial District with a rising vote. Fly thanked the delegation and noted it was his third nomination in fourteen years, as Willian Aubrer presented his name for the selection.

Galveston Texas Cape of Co B. Combie Stephen Powers Tameow Sullinan Thomas Carson Fort Brown United States Court Lettle Te Uty Maxey San Antonio Brownsville Dart Court of Civil Appeale Fourth Supreme Judicial District of Texas Fly Willian Aubrer Democratic Party Fourth Judicial District

First Oil Fleet Arrives Tankers to Serve East Coast

New York June 24 The J M Guffey Petroleum company introduces its first oil tank vessel with a maiden voyage carrying 25 000 barrels of mixed refinery stock to Philadelphia and New York. A fleet of similar ships is planned within ninety days with three more Guffey tankers under construction and additional vessels from Higgins and Standard Oil expected to enter coastwise service before fall.

J. M. Guffey New York Commercial New York J. M. Guffey Petroleum Company Guffey Pont Philadelphia Beaumont Shea Guffey Company Higgins Company Standard Ofl Company Port Arthur Sabine Pase Morgan City Tenningf Feld

Judge Franklin Rejects Galveston Gubernatorial Nomination

Judge KR M Franklin of Galveston’s Fifty sixth district condemns the county democratic convention test as too strong. In an open letter to County Democratic Executive Committee member Ciniraian H M Knight he declines a Geinte appointment to the supreme judicial district convention arguing the test would bar most Galveston democrats from primary or re election to the Fifty sixth district judgeship.

Galveston Texas KR. M. Franklin Fifty-sixth District Court Ciniraian H. M. Knight Democratic Executive Committee Supreme Judicial District Rigcpart

Gusher at Jennings No. 2 Cleared of Mud and Water

Report from Jennings Ohio states No. 2 gusher began spouting at noon after overnight intervals. Thick mud used to place casing to prevent gas blowout. well now nearly cleaned and producing fifty barrels daily. Dimter Dobbins praised for persistence. Wood assists Deller Dobbins.

Jennings, Lo Jennings Ol Feld Wood Deller Dobbins Tole Dimtier Dobbins

Fort Worth Forms Committee on Insurance Demands

Fort Worth, Texas grants Mayor Powal a committee with plenary powers to address demands from insurance companies. At a morning public meeting the panel will determine if the 25 firms out of 46 seeking business violate anti trust laws while Burnett’s Vanilla Extract is cited amid unrelated notes.

Austin Texas Mogan Fort Worth

Residence Fire Near Marshall Causes Big Loss

June 20 report from Marshall Texas area says Will A. Fields of Grover neighborhood lost his home and contents to a Friday night blaze with an estimated loss of 500 and no insurance.

Marshall Texas Will A. Fields Grover This County

Rain Lifts Plains Footnotes. Farmers Plant Forage Crops Statewide

Weather notes Across Texas show late rains aiding crops from Tom Green to Gonzales. Cotton saved, corn half a crop in some counties. fodder stocks improved in multiple areas. fruit damaged in Bee and adjacent counties. widespread planting of feed crops underway.

San Angelo Tom Green Qasetty Tom Jeen Triou Schleicher Crockett Sutton Menaril Coke Coleman Coleman County Texas Center Shelby County Winona Smith County Lats Corp Comanche Comanehike County Ballinger Rumola County Jonoon Worthaw Freestone Tecas Hempstead Waller County Audiraon Grimee County Seville Bee County Nome Cleburne Johnson County Holland Dell County Wiighttboro Gouzales Ty

Afton VA man praises Peruna remedy in letter

W E Birch of Afton Virginia writes to The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio praising the remedy for his wife’s weak nervous condition and loss of appetite. He claims her health improved after using Peruna and urges others to consult Dr Hartman for free advice.

W. BE. Burch Afton Piruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio Pert Peruna Medicine Co B. A. Birch Coresville Alb County Huttery W. E. Birch Porvin Hartman The Hartman Sanitatium

Local Obituary and Staffing Moves Highlight Grassville News

Liesto Frans and Wotthoff are noted residents in Grassville Texas where a deceased native once lived. John Watta left his auditor’s post with Santa Fe to move to New York for a ranking arm position. A Stelret of Houston is taking a Santa Fe auditor’s office role in Galveston after relocating recently. Mere CG Benvens and Aline Benvens from Houston visit, while Colonel L J Polk of Santa Fe attends Austin events. Tt Beatty also in the city.

Galveston Texas W. M. Tanten United States Southern District of J. G. Schemmack J. W. Vann Sherif Kerr County Marschal Hanson Vann J. G. Sebermack Valin Hoyaton Sehermack Banson Gal Yeaton W. Vann J. G. Schermack Ban Wanton John M. Baynes Brownsville Frank Corda Rio Grande City Liesto Frans Ace Wotthoff Grassv Iile Thie City John Watta Santa Fe Auditor's The Houston Mere CG Benvens Aline Benvens L. J. Polk Lott Austin

Kendrick Not Bound to Resign as Santa Fe Manager

Galveston June 80 General Manager W N Nixon of the Santa Fe tells the Port correspondent he received a note from Vice President Kendrick implying resignation to take the European agency of the Westinghouse Aircraft Company. Kendrick was in Europe when the rumor began and has just returned denying any intention to resign from Santa Fe.

Kendrick Galveston Lexay W. ©. Nixon Santa Fe Vicw J. W. Kendrick Banta Fe Westinghomme Aircrake Company Europe Gemogalle

Ban Attonloe party aids Mexican National train plans

A group described as a large party of rites people from the Mexican National, including G. W. Butcher and M. P.M. Tk, arrives in Alice Texas to discuss arrangements at a union depot. Officials listed include W. Z. Growe and Thenne Milan, but detailed plans could not be learned.

Golveston Terns Tkleholmer Center Postoffice N.N. Jacobs

Movement of Ocean Vessels Reported with Arrivals and Sails

The list notes arrivals at ports including Anseli from Porto Cortez via Port Barrios and Biline Utstoln from Biluofields Exevimor from Havnns Condor from Ort Barrios and Mellze schooner Samuel YT Beychamp from Mrasoe Banter Texas. Sailed vessels include Wak for Ceiba Ikbal Mir for Ga yeaton and City of Everett from Philadelphia to Port Arthur Texas.

Anseli Porto Cortez Port Barrios Biline Utstoln Nor Biluofields Havnns Condor Ort Barrios Mellze Samuel Beychamp Mrasoe Wak Ceiba Jiverpool Ikbal Mir Ga Yeaton Delaware Breakwater Del City of Everett Philadelphy Vort

Fire destroys residence of Thomas Rice in North Marathl

A Texas fire in Marat destroyed the home of Thomas Rice early this morning at about 1 am. The house is valued at 80 percent complete with furnishings valued at 848 dollars, partially secured.

Marat Texas Thomas Rice North Marathlwas

East Texas Storm Leaves One Dead in Garrison

Tornado and flood damage hit Garrison and surrounding areas. Reports say one fatality in Shady Grove community while several structures collapsed or damaged, trains halted, bridges washed out, and telegraph lines down delaying official tallies. News crews struggle for confirmed figures amid widespread destruction.

Nacogdoches Texas Shady Grove Bert al Gurtison Bard Angelina New Orleana Tippwon Gour Coptain Cooper Powetnastiiv Otelonk Ootonoe Olalpei

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Department Notes Halgier Jesse Department of the Treasury Ffice National Bank Crowell Maby Cunningham East Texas Railroad Commission Mendall Denton Orme Capitol Harlan Hantitonio Tod Davie Comptroller’s Office Linno Delta County Engineer Thompson Jacksonville Railroad Mayfield Treasury Asylum Land Totel Ox & Holdera Ate Volunteer Guard Thos, Bourry Dodge Otter Bida Aeleton State Inna Girl of State Jefferson County Jefferson Wolferi Jennings Tennings Company Heywoods Captain Tyrrell Pople Thies Ofl Old Exchange Childress W. C. Tyrrel, Jr Lake Tries Sabine of and Marketing Company W. P. Sturmie Corsicanus J. W. Sturm Childrens Sour Lake Springs Oi! Company Sour Lake Station Hour Lake Getts Southern Pacific Childreds Benton McMillin Huntley of and Refintn Hoe Atne Tennessee Fugernail and Fuel Company Higgins Ed Kimball Sao Antonio Kimball Neola Engie Astate Aie B. Glatys Texas Political News W. 8. Fly Fourth Supreme District Island City Marshal Hanson Maribel A. J. Houston Tymne J. H. Hawley B. Ronart Sanger Bros Levy Bron. of James R. Barrett John T. Pendleton Southern Hone Anti Company John ‘Ft. Pendleton C.T. Bourne Carrington Et al T. Pendleton Kelver Very and Wife F. M. Readog M. Halle J. C. Walker Charee Jung H. L. Zoigier Fuel Oil Burnett Calwayn Geo Burnett Cheatham Alice A. Onmy Garrison S.S. S
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