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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1902

Page

10

Congressman's Houston River Drive Boosts Deep Water Plan

Congressman Ball praises Texas river harbor work in Washington and Houston efforts to win deep water for Houston. He notes Texas delegation gains, river improvements, and $200000 Buffalo Bayou funds while aiming to influence the next House and rebuke Beveridge. Ball plans Huntsville respite then home visit and Galveston convention attendance.

Thomen H. Ball Hunteville Ball Washington Congress Mr. Ball Texzane Harbors Hill Terres Texas Secur Terras Lecan Hordis Thie Houston Trinity Tesaw Buffalo Bayou Wiche Nlvexton Balley-Beveridge Dalley Heveridge Eidge Bailey Huntsville Moyston Citiens Dall Nino Galveston

Watson Woman Succumbs After Long Illness

Mrs Myra Watson secretary of the grand lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masonry of this city died at her family residence after a lengthy illness. She was a Mason and Methodist, survived by a husband John Watson and several children. Funeral arrangements set with burial at a family cemetery and services in Texas.

Sefe Watson John Watson Grand Lodge Ancient Free Rees & Wright Clarkeedio Fale Mra. Wateon D. I Nowlin Meckensie Teun Fteaito Ees Teznas Johs Wateon Og Seu Nowlin Wateon Ababo Gavin Wateon Watson Nusbend Houston Seere- Masonie Fraternity Methodist

Notable Broxer and Wagon Merchant Praises Town

Waco merchant Ward visits the city, speaks highly of the population and prospects, noting eight months of drought and an incomplete road. he claims near term improvements and best crop prospects overlook the hot season while water access remains a factor.

W. WD. Ward

Land contracts and rising talur prices in regional market

Inge are contracting for a construction project set to start within ten days. Land cannot be bought near Mart at low rates. talurs are on the rise, increasing per acre value.

Mart

Remains of Captain J. G. Rust Both Drowned and Brought to Dallas

The body of Captain J. G. Rust, who drowned at Galveston on the Fourth, arrived here at 2:20 p.m. and was met by a Grand Army detail from George B. McClellan Post No. 9. A large crowd accompanied the procession to Hows and Wright, where a funeral salute and services were held. The casket was then shipped by train to Dallas for burial under the Grand Army post, with a large attendance and tributes from friends and a military detail onboard.

Captain Rust Dallas J. G. Rust Galveston George B. McClellan Periora Hows & Wrisht Aura Chopinin Teagan Caldwell Ifn Heaneah Army Pest Roard Norendenn D Youton Teras Contes Grand Arm

Conscience Fund Reveals anonymous donor pays fare

A Southern Pacific passenger department note describes a rider who paid a fare anonymously, with no signature but the honesty of the contributor noted. The item includes plans to preserve the letter within a frame on display. Also announced is a Fire Presbyterian church song service this evening at 8 with choir selections and a Houston society quartet.

Wepeseenger Department A & BP Mayo Presbyterian Church Bid Otelork Mies Budle Thainne Allen Bwther Howard C. Oliver

Presentation at Temple Honors Saunders for Long Service

On Friday evening at Temple Emmanuel the congregation presented Saunders, the temple sexton, with a handsome chair as a token of esteem. A speech praised his long service and recalled notable years of his association with the temple.

Temple Embrac Saunders Temple Mra Saunders Delvereu Tar Temple

Injured While Bathing in Submerged Stump Incident

Master Wille Hillin, son of Mr and Mrs Hillen, was injured while bathing on Sunday at a location described as a submerged stump. He struck his head and body against the stump during the act, leaving his hands and arms largely immobile. Recovery is hoped but uncertain.

Willem Fels Tim Bonvisian @ Fels Ualboun Street Tistany Jurea Ope Wille Hillin Bir Mom M. Hillen War Baroy

Boy Disappears from Home in Mysterious Case

Rupert Curry, a 12 year old boy, vanished from his home on W Jackson Street Monday morning. Neighbors report a possible sighting near a nearby store, with items including a gray coat and a powder burn described, and a woman named Mrs Barry reportedly involved. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.

Rupert Curry Jackson Street Satseeay Witeest Greeeay Barry Foara

Textile Sale Notice for Ribbon and Satin Fabrics

A vintage advertisement lists various ribbons and fabrics including satin duchess and Liberty satin ribbons. Items show widths from 4 to 24 inches with prices around 0.8 to 1.00 per yard. The notice highlights colors such as white pink red navy brown and green and markets them for dressmaking and craft use.

Turkey

Local notices and events fill Houston page listings

A mixed run of local notices, sports notes, lectures, and public safety updates fills the page. Items include a 2 pm baseball game between the C L Theo Hering tran and the Red Ribbons of Galveston, funeral details for Arthur Petri, missing ring recovery, undelivered telegrams, M D Tanny lecture at Read Men's hall, San Jacinto street bridge repairs, police drill requisitions, and Farwell events at Perens hall and Mrs Whiteford’s venue.

Jefferson and Smith Treet C. L. & Theo Heringtran Galveston Arthur Petri Rutledge Fu Texas Petril Petrid Tye Lila Ripairs Western Union Telegraph George W.kaver W.oa. Ericc G. W. Austin Will Lamweil D. NM. Field BR Mary Marshall Gabe Postal Telegraph I. Whiley Ei. Motiauehen Carrie Johnsen J. L. Holmes M. D. Tanny Bute Dick Dowling

Carr-Burdette College A Gift For Southern Girls Education

Mrs A Carr donates Carr-Burdette College to educate Southern girls. The school, limited to eighty boarders, aims high with an educated staff and foreign travel background. Opened ten years ago, it targets top families and ambitious students seeking a refined curriculum and prompt enrollment.

Carr-Burdette College Mra A. Carr Carr Eix Carr-Burdetts Ia Jubites Faynille

This Imported Fish Plays Havoc With Our Native Varieties

An imported fish species disrupts local ecosystems by outcompeting native varieties, altering habitats and threatening regional biodiversity. Environmental agencies warn of potential long term ecological balance shifts and urge monitoring and control measures.

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Congressman Deep Water Senator Bailey Beveridge Myra Watson Emma Priest Priest Sampcom Leland San Antonio Bettie B. Anderagn Colorado Street Spee Ingwood George Schaper Great Northern Railway Herman E. G. Rust the Conscience Fund Hallis Allen Gutea Engareth Sadie Minonius Hyer Oporina Eile Kweelly B. Glover Harrod Woodshend Basiea Beltia Allen W. G. Myers Marie Meicalla Justice Matthews Tesourts I i Stull Mare Dntia J. Howers Island Butterick’s Epociel Priestley Priestler Khrunk Marretclass Wash Goods Department Clare Shevtin Ford Madri Ian Price Adras TreaAan Daesaad Mises Pooeee Bemstitched Price Walste Price Cole Phoebe Helle Krae Waccenn Wilsts William L. Foley Oxford West Goles Ladies Aden BL & G Iss Axminster and Velvet Carpets, Inc China Perens Hall Wisy Mra. i Whilfords McGowen Avenue Sunshine Circle Bhearn Church Anergillc J. W. Daniel Webster Street M. Law Bryants la Gia C. W. Black Hotehina J. Sttigeon Saginaw Mich St. Joucnh's Hospital KR. B. Henderson Walker Myraugh Rosa Hugh Denton Prank Evis Stone Matare County BR. Balser Wiliam Gallatin, Tenn Z. C. Baldwin Fairview Mies Mindto Danghdrill Han Gal. Weaton B.A. Plewellon Bt. Louis Donserd R. Burne Fort Worth EB. Jones Eon Eunis Mary Moore Milam and Bell Christine Taylor Marshall George Brown The Business League T. Stevens Liberty M. H. Robuina, Jr New Orleans Pillot’s Book Store Main St United States Tubsoil Company Beaumont LS Ohne Lake Erle Elmen Masury Maine Hammog C.L Theo. Bel Gistaz
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