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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
6
Postmaster Strong reports strong financial results for the year ending June 309 with receipts exceeding prior levels by about 12 percent. The statement notes record-breaking mail handling, carrier activity, and clerical staffing, while detailing grants, expenditures, and registry operations across multiple months and offices.
City officials push back on tax collection until council approves a rollback plan. Vague public rumors swirl about fiscal policy while residents seek clarity on rate changes and future exemptions.
The Payton Gieters Comedy Company presents melodramas at the auditorium with a strong bed thriling plot and suspenseful scenes through the evening. An executive committee meeting is planned to discuss operations and upcoming activities, with a focus on budgeting and staffing for the troupe.
An 19th century pamphlet claims rheumatism stems from impure blood and that Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cleanses the blood to cure the disease. A testimonial from Mr. A. Meck of Cade Wim burg Co. SC reports twelve years of illness with bed confinement and improvement after using the remedy and “Pellets.”
A Galveston area reporter describes a Republican strategy to contest multiple congressional districts including the Ninth and Fifteenth. The plan names candidates such as R. B. Hawhey in Galveston and Mark Me Lemere as a district attorney, with lists of districts and proposed campaign financing and coordination from national and local party committees.
A large crowd gathered at Cotter Exchange for the first bale sale described as Houston fraternity bale of estes for 180048, with extensive bidding between Devine and Simion. Purchases were made by several firms. the bale was won by Heboe & Co for 128 dollars, raising hopes for Houston's market and future cotton trade.
Fragments reveal a contentious effort involving Goth supporters and Jahn petitioners over extending a building project on Heaks WIGS ma Baliraat Street. The dispute centers on permits, street improvements, and potential building commitments, with local figures including Mr. Roger Writes and Mr. Hermans Keser referenced in ward politics and project plans.
Judge J P Bursett presided at the Federal Court of the Southern Dist. in Galveston as the court relocated to a new building. Deputy Clerk Bursett noted two copies filed. one lists bankruptcy details. Creditors, debtors, and corporations such as Morris Piomting and Jacques W Pyraea Betting seek bankruptcy adjudication.
Castain Tal'or lg prepares annual channel repert for Peete Texas amid delays from a July storm. Colosel Mieke reviews progress and details sent to Washington, noting dredge setbacks, damaged dredges, and expected work resumption later in the week.
Clerks and Wyeximen prepare for a picnic event at La Porte Jstr with arrangements for food prizes and contests. The grounds at La Poste will host activities, with notices of prices and awards and no further training at Posuer's Palace.
Weed Wilson Woe and Wilees ANT Washington both died yesterday after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at eight o'clock this morning. Interment will follow in the German cemetery.
Funeral services were conducted at St Joseph's Church in Yather Ban Geld with officiant Westerner. The ceremony drew a large attendance of mourners, with the remains interred in the German cemetery. Cordelia Elizabeth Hem bert’s funeral proceeded from the home of Mr and Mrs W H Bompert in Marilnbucg at 5:50 pm yesterday.
A county meeting of all school trustees will be held at the high school building on Tuesday at 10 p.m. to discuss questions of general interest to the schools. A large attendance is expected and the gathering aims to yield productive results.
Bonara City Hall officials Miller and Jones report on a resolution to issue 200700 dollars in bonds for a new market house. They deny plans to block municipal water works ownership and defend the market house project as municipal ownership aligned.
The Fioneten friende of Mr. George Mc Ginter, who for eleven years worked with his father at the old Capitol hotel, died in Chicago on Saturday June 21. His mother now resides there.
Temporary Chairman Palmer calls a Rice Palace and Industrial association meeting at the Houston room tonight at 9 a.m. to discuss important business. Moem-Sects are urged to attend.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a gathering of Houston Humane Society members and others at a pet-related event on Fannin Street around evening hours. Details are unreadable, but location and group are identified.
A damaged notice claims Crolora infantum is a dangerous infant illness but says it can be cured when properly treated. It recommends Champerlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy and castor oil as directed, with the promise of a sure cure. Sold by all druggists.
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