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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1902
Page
7
A fragmentary rail timetable lists Central Depot arrivals and departures for multiple routes and trains. Details include Grand Central Depot times, Sunday and holiday exceptions, various train numbers, and feeder connections.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a person named Malin and a manager in Houston with scattered terms like passenger age and call and return. The legible items do not form a coherent event or action to report with confidence.
A garbled list of names and events notes visitors to Bentonville Arkansas and local residents. It mentions Mrs Moore of Guivestog, J Jovnen of Tele, and others in the city for a few days, plus a heart failure death and inquest details for Lille Walkin. Also brief notes on telegrams, apartments, and a train schedule excerpt.
After two months of stoppage, both sides agree no prejudice against strikers or replacements. J H Moore leads the machinists in reaching a settlement with the Texas and Pacific Railway. Workers plan to return to work tomorrow as the deal positions the road among the nation’s leading carriers.
The Mexican Central Railway plans a branch from the Gulf division to Hoampo over forty miles, linking Excandon to Tamamilpas. Frio Valley co owner Tamanilpas tract interests say the line will open rich country, spur large sugar farmers and mill investment, with prospects of significant development in Monterey and Tamaimipas.
Ardmore Oklahoma July 6 Grave trouble between cattlemen and Indians in the Choctaw nation as nearly 400 cattle are killed in the past week. The law limits citizens to ten head of cattle and cattle raiders are said to violate the rule with impunity, fueling Indian hostility.
An urbane clerk described a tense encounter involving a man who spoke erratically and resisted being separated from a neighboring area. Police escorted him away after he refused to stay with an additional passenger, finishing with a tense goodnight exchange.
A white man about 21 or 22 years drowned in Buffalo Bayou near Shepherddomineet Brunner in the afternoon. A colored man named Connell saw the undressed body go into the water and later retrieved it. The deceased was identified as Charles Byers of Brunner addition. Donald Wie Holle removed the body to a undertaker for examination. A crowd gathered at the scene as the inquest details were noted. Clothing described as a gray shirt, tan pants, and a striped tie. No papers identified the deceased. Police recovered small items including a pocket knife, handkerchiefs, and smoking remnants. A length of rope lay near the clothing.
Louisville and Nashville will spend about one million dollars to construct general shops at Louisville. Railway officials Randolph Cur tis and Montfort direct plans, with the project tied to the existing yard operations. Engineers also surveyed shops at Mart for the International and Great Northern, while other western notes mention a flood in Idaho and a railroad extension in Oklahoma linking to Gulf access.
Short news briefs from Wilmington and other cities recount fires, deaths, accidents, and political notes. Items include a Clinton fire with heavy damage, a possible fatal head injury in Gloverville, a heat prostration death in Nashville, and multiple incidents across New York Cincinnati Mexico City Baltimore Paris and Denver with various causes and outcomes.
Report on arrivals and naval activity near Galveston with mentions of vessels, commanders, and temporary dispatches. The text notes security concerns and operational details amid ongoing routines, referencing delegates and local officials.
The Montgomery Stars defeated Pantatoriums 10 to 5 at premier grounds with Murray earning 14 strikeouts and poor team support. Berings beat Red Ribbons 10 to 5 in Galveston, with Camp bell and Peebles opposing Hilldentrand. Fifth Ward Invincibles edged Chaneyville Sluggers 11 to 10, with rematch set for next Sunday.
Remains of J W King author of a double tragedy were interred at Evergreen cemetery with John E Green of the Methodist church officiating. Dr Ralph C King of Atlanta cousin of the dead man attended, King aged about 40, a Mercer College graduate, respected in the state. He joined the Baptist church in youth and was in good standing. His father owns a plantation on the Chattahoochee near Newnan.
Fragmented report describes gas explosions and heavy flow in a well near Ble Fi, with No. 2 and No. 8 lines cited. Observers note artesian water emergence and immense gas potential, predicting a vast oil field as exploration progresses.
Special report from Baton Rouge notes open chair races across Louisiana districts as incumbents face challenges. Candidates debate reapportionment plans and party lines, with attention to Fourth and Sixth District contests and potential new competitors entering the field.
The article describes a political gathering in Withington where William Boi and Senator Drew face opposition from Republicans in several congressional districts. Attendees hope for timely appointment after defeats, while discussion centers on campaign strategy and the election's impact on local control.
Sheriff department reports a July 6 theft of fourteen head of cattle from a Seville area corral near La Grange. The notice lists identifying marks and missing cattle, with a reward offered for information leading to recovery and arrest. The district court is cited as the authority and contact points are provided for tips.
The fragmentary text presents an unclear title and garbled phrases with no coherent event or identifiable names. No definite people organizations places dates or outcomes are readable in the provided snippet.
Mategorda Texas July 6 The Arillere at Dig All suspended work on wall No 8 for three weeks to await a diamond pointed drill or a calle rig and needed rest after continuous drilling at Well No 1 The Great Gaasser gas explosion occurred at 870 feet and was heard ten miles away
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