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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1902
Page
5
Prohibitionists met in Dallas to adopt a platform and nominate George W Carroll of Theaumont for governor and Arthur Averte of Chilan for lieutenant governor. The convention denounced liquor, urged separation of state and sale, and pledged funds and effort to carry prohibition across Texas.
Funeral service honors Jamey FP Milley at Masonid cemetery with Knights Templars and Blue Lodge Masons leading. Local lodges, doctors, and citizens attended. grand masters from Elgin and Houston planned to arrive. many relatives and businesses closed in respect. extensive floral offerings marked the ceremony.
Beaumont Texas July 4 debate on taxing oil land against the owner and wells against lessees. Representatives from both sides clash over fair tax division with lease contracts and intangibles cited. Court to rule next Tuesday as Spindle Top oil activity slows and tankage builds amid labor shortages and railcar movements.
Miss Gackina daughter of T A Gasking dies from severe burns after a fire incident in Texas on July 4. Authorities report the accident occurred while she attempted to kindle a fire and suffered fatal injuries.
A fragment suggests a dispute over Sevaye buying Burnett's and a protest that a small payment cannot fix the larger issue of past actions. The readable text hints at a local controversy centered on ownership or sale.
Milam County leaders maneuver during a Texas judicial convention, with Streetman and Furman factions clashing over adjournment to meet in Waco in August. The vote passed 4 to 58, solidifying streetman supporters’ stance against moving the session.
Dallas July 4 the socialist party of America held its Texas State convention and nominated a full ticket except for superintendent. The list includes W W Freeman as governor A F Martin lieutenant governor R O Langworthy treasurer M J Brace and others with J E Gibson and BE G Clear among nominees. A large meeting of laboring men was addressed at the Union depot by several prominent socialists.
Galveston July 4. A report that ex-Congressman B R Hawley would run for Congress again on the Republican ticket was incorrect. The claim that party rifts in Texas were revealed is correct and the developments promise to be very interesting to Republicans statewide when officially published. A sensational GOP moment in Texas politics may be on the horizon if the plan materializes.
The afternoon session reviewed the supreme scribe J O ityan of Houston and supreme locker J H Crawford of Prairie View. The scribe’s long report detailed orders operations, with increased membership and funds despite some drops, aided by a new constitution and January insurance and history review by J G Gathright. Twenty members died. heirs of deceased members receive delayed partial payments. Total receipts reached 7140.47 with expenditures of 24725.61 and a remaining balance of 2414.00 across funds.
In Austin on July 4 the German American Insurance Company of New York filed suit in the Twenty-Fourth District Court seeking to restrain local rivals from forming any Texas insurance company using similar names. The injunction, granted by Judge Richard Morgan, blocks the issuance of certificates or permits by the Texas Insurance Commissioner. The case signals ongoing disputes over branding and oversight in Texas insurance circles.
In Austin Texas on July 4Miss Mattie Hill an employee at the lunatic asylum died today of typhoid fever This marks the third typhoid death at the asylum in the past two weeks
Rosebud Texas notes rising commerce with new bricks and growing roads. Land deals closed this week. Stock cattle shipments head toward Indian Territory. W W Shaw, a Texas landmarks figure, visits Georgetown family.
Congressman John L. Sheppard III, who came to Mineral Wells for his health, suffered another attack and is confined to bed. Friends were alarmed by the episode but he has shown signs of improvement.
July 4 Fort Worth Texas reports the insurance situation as tense as the Electric Sight and Power Company begins conforming to required wiring standards. Some firms approve gradually while others refuse, causing ongoing uncertainty until full compliance is achieved in the coming weeks.
Brenham Texas July 4 crowds celebrate the Fourth with cattle food and ball games as Pythians lodge hosts a large barbecue and entertainment. The event features a private convoy, a warlike display, and a parade with bands and guards drawing attendees from Austin Beallville and nearby towns.
A fragmented report recalls a Fourth of July celebration in San Antonio with marches and veterans from Civil War era, including a log raising ceremony and athletic events. Observers mention veterans and a parade route along Mont And oltiwus Hieprolager, ending with a ceremonial salute.
The report describes a July scene in Browond Texas where a crowd gathered near a cemetery as a memorial or funeral event unfolded. It notes names and places including Canton and drafting references, with reflections on the day and people observing.
In Wasco on July 4 the holiday observance included a ball game at West End park between wholesale grocers and bankers and an afternoon program at Wodgitt’s park with a band concert and a competitive drill. The parade did not occur due to unspecified reasons.
A large crowd gathered for a county fair horse ring event in Denton. Competitors aged from youth to senior displayed foot races wheelbarrows and harness gear while vying for prizes. First prize went to Shr Taylor of Mire Worth for readings from Knowbirds in the Ashoak and Money Mist. Second and third prizes went to Mesart Miller and Avimine.
In Hearne Texas residents enjoy a Fourth of the elven day with many people spending time at the river area south of town. Mack Jick’s group reports a great time while preparations for a plank party proceed. Young people hold a gathering near Namiville on the Little Brasow river as others head to Fontan work for evening activities.
July 4 observed with buses and amusements as residents thronged events. A joint reunion of the Odd Fellows from Fort Worth and Dallas was held at Arlington, with many festivities noted.
July 4 in Wharton Texas brings a quiet city scene with residents noting the unusual calm amid national Independence Day activities. The item captures a routine holiday mood and local atmosphere.
A plea urges attention to girls developing into women stressing physical weakness and period pain. It invites mothers and young ladies to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn for free advice, encouraging frank discussion of sensitive issues for better understanding.
Letters from readers praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for easing menstrual pain backache and nervous symptoms. The notes claim improvements after using the remedy and urge others to profit from the experiences of women who were helped. It emphasizes cures for female weakness and related disorders.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a transfer and private conduct, with scattered phrases about fireworks, a crew, and a band or song. Names, places, and coherent facts are not readable, leaving only partial, non-specific hints of action.
In July at Reaumont the town hosts a lively event with bands, games, and local figures on hand. Citizens, including Ka te and Coline, gather for outdoor activities as the community celebrates a local festival with music and sports.
In a recent game at Laredo Arena the Laredo Kids defeated the home team 10 to 4. The Fourth of July celebration included community events and government readings.
The Brotherhood of Railway Tralomen held a July 4 gathering near Hillsboro Texas. Major Joan E. Pant and others attended as showers limited the event, but many Jolley features kept it enjoyable for attendees.
Grayson County Texas saw a large union Fourth of July event in Denison and Sherman at Woodlake on the Interurban with attendance of at least 10 000 people.
In Calvert towns, July 6th sees the etoras and various businesses shuttered in a local recognition event honoring a civic or commemorative occasion. Community leaders urged residents to observe the closure and reflect on its significance.
Local residents in Calvert gather along the Brazos River as celebrations for the Fourth of July unfold. Nearby towns report parades and community events with volunteers and families participating in the public merriment.
La Porte Tens July 4 reports a town Independence Day with a monster parade, field sports, and extensive decorations. The event included a grand grove ceremony, a tug of war, and a baseball game between two Houston teams amid hearty public participation and festive mood.
A garbled Seguin Texas Fourth of July notice describes a local event with a ball game between a picket ring and Lallig watched by residents. Names like Riley and Seldman appear amid broken phrases and unclear details about attendance and outcomes.
State Departments in Austin Texas report closures due to a holiday. Joly All onte and hanks note most shops were closed in observance and the community paused celebrations of any kind.
In Washington on Independence Day observers note a tense calm as the presidency faces challenges from lawmakers and factional divisions. Officials and citizens weigh potential policy shifts and the impact on national leadership.
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