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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1902
Page
1
Congressman Cucor Turner, a prominent Fifth District figure and noted young attorney, died at his home in Laniaville Kentucky on July 17. He had long served in public life and was active in legal circles. A memorial service was planned in the local area.
Indicatepolis July 17 President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers argues against a general strike and urges a pay and pledge plan to aid strikers in the East. The convention votes to keep meetings open, with broad support for Mitchell’s recommendations and opposition to a broad walkout.
In Gevwoton Texas last night near the Bylynu hotel two men were shot and killed. A drummer and I B Engle a printer and hotel boarder pursued the gunmen after the shooting. Dr J M Gary exchanged words with the assailants as they fled toward an alley.
News arrives of the assassination of Dr. John M. Gary of Groveton on Wednesday night. Two men were shot with buckshot at close range, killing them instantly. Warrants issued for three suspects. a posse of twenty five to thirty men scours the countryside. Dr. Gary, brother of B. M. Gary of Genes, Harrie county, was born in Crockett where his remains are taken for burial. George H. Burhett, depots clerk, leaves for Crockett to attend the funeral. Dr. Gary was respected as a man of high standing.
Two masked men attempted a southbound Rock Island passenger train robbery between Saginaw and Newark Texas. They piled telegraph poles on the track the engine forced through. Police and bystander shots were exchanged nine several shots fired as the robbers fled into brush leaving the train four hours late.
A Texas and Pacific eastbound passenger train derailed near Mineola, injuring thirty passengers none seriously. All injured were taken to Mineola for treatment as crews and relief trains assisted. details cite a messenger killed and multiple injuries among passengers and crew.
Embla De Ojeda, the new Spanish minister, visits New York to study Spain United States reciprocity terms and promote closer ties. He cites a plan to boost tourism and commerce between the five nations, aiming for a practical, expanded intercour se.
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