This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1902
Page
2
A garbled weather note says fair conditions in parts while a broad, imprecise report lists numerous political figures and events. The text names presidents, premiers, and delegations, but many details are unreadable, producing a chaotic summary of international and domestic topics.
Comptroller Roberts signals a tentative settlement near mid July involving National baggage and a new minister’s plan to cut costs. Governor Tatt laments three failures affecting Pegoularinne and the path to a disputed future settlement.
Nineteen pew cure ree delivery mates were put th operation by Texas Whip A big mining company. Test at Hontsees to Medien, chartered at Aue Wn. Machiners arrived at Galvesten for the test line. Regulators opened fire driving off Han. A hold up attempt near Pere Worth failed. Paymere congress focus on bell wear by Express Messenger HM Peek killed, thirty passengers injured. Robbers’ cave near Regula found active. Grovetos officers killed aiding at a mill. Badrophotta epidemic continues at Bag Adoulo. Charles Brasille killed by engine near Tucker. Sport notes cover Brighten Beath and Tickful racing winners. Dick Weiten won light pore stolen at Cubcage. Eight campaign races at Growee Pointe with many competitors. Cypress peat event anticipated next Sunday.
The report notes subdued cotton activity while corn dominates attention. July corn options trigger erratic trading as Gates drives up prices to offload costly cash stocks, drawing investor demand before a downturn. Breeke posts a notable rise in prices amid marketwide adjustments.
The report notes B Harriman's succession of Charen W Tweed as president of the Pydine Mall Steamship company. It mentions the Eleventh Congressional district democratic convention renominating Hon. Thomas H Ball for Congress. It records Tr A F De Vooser fatally injured in Moore Burnett building incident and D F Withers arrested in relation to a shooting. It states strike talks stalled with no solution yet and John J Irvin dying suddenly at 6:20 pm on Liberty avenue near the Texas and New Orleans crossing.
Former Senator David B Hill arrived at Oyster Bay for an overnight. He stayed with William Sheehan ex lieutenant governor and host. A train arrival drew a large crowd with cheers for Hill as he was escorted to the residence.
American League Transfer reports Andrew Reed buying from John Mahon a fertty at the sock of the Baltimore Anert in Baltimore Missouri on July 16.
Washington reports President Taft explains U S aims in Rome noting the Vatican may favor Philippine policy by allowing the withdrawal of Catholic religious orders. The memo outlines land values and purchase terms, seeks a peaceful settlement, and references Cardinal Rampolla and Secretary Root.
Beaumont Texas July 17 At noon Francis Bartio died after ingesting gin earlier in the day She resisted arrest during questioning as authorities accuse her husband of poisoning her with strychnine in a case that follows a night of violence and mystery
London reports detail a Russian move urged to create a multilateral talks on protecting commerce from artificial price depression. Baron De Witte, Russia's ambassador, presented the idea to British officials, aiming for joint action against trusts and cartels and to apply Hague principles to global markets.
Hundreds visit Jennings Louisiana as a major oil fire remains active. Workers drill drains and raise steam boilers while two chemical units arrive to aid containment. Spectators from Healment and nearby towns flock to the scene as efforts to shut in the fire continue late into the day.
In Seguin Texas on July 17 officers searched the Sehrami property north of the city and uncovered a cave dug into the ground in an old shed. The hollow space held shelving and evidence of recent theft operations with papers and wrappers found and some jewelry identified by a Luling jeweler.
Mason Texas July 15 Mrs Anna Martin and Bons have bought the stock of the bank owned by Messrs Stickeo and Moore. They are now sole proprietors of the Commercial Bank of Mason ready to convert it into a state bank for consumer needs.
Beaumont Texas July 17 Plans to extinguish a major oil fire dominate streets. Dewey Heywood collects materials for portable equipment while experts discuss novel methods like a giant wire link and a protected pipe system. Oil shipments and local company notes follow amid a tense firefighting effort.
Fragmentary notes list names Gober Gladys Galveston Geyaer Sera Succese Victor with scattered share counts and prices. Uncertain meanings and errors obscure actions, dates, and entities. content resembles a damaged investment or transfer log with multiple typos.
San Antonio reports mad dog attack leaves Officer Walter Beck with a severely lacerated left arm and symptoms of hydrophobia. Beck travels to the Pasteur Institute in New York City. city has seen three hydrophobia deaths in six months as dogs are killed on suspicion. Dallas Fire Department sends four members to St Louis for Pasteur Institute treatment after horses die of suspected hydrophobia.
A July banquet in Neituvent Texas honored Congressman Cooper with a large guest list and elaborate menu. Toasts featured politicians and local officials, praising Cooper and discussing state water development and Sabine Neches basin issues.
A boat trip off Tring and Portamouth Isle of Shoals ended in disaster when fourteen people drowned. Law students from Harvard, including Walter Ward and Alester Ward, attempted rescues amid a squall led by Skipper Bend Milew and Captain Chipps. Survivors include Eva Adams and Elizabeth Bowes among others.
Galveston Texas reports that drilling machinery for the island test well arrived this morning and will be moved to the field tomorrow with actual work expected to start within two weeks. Sinclair & Crosbie plan to bore the well, hoping to strike a productive gushers field, while Gurley interests have already drilled three wells nearby. Further developments remain uncertain as investors monitor progress and Mr. Sinclair's cautious approach guides the operation.
In Oyster Bay on July 17, Costonel B. Horley the republican State figure invites Texas delegates to join a presidential events reception. A special train delayed, plans shuffled, and notable figures including Walter J. Weaver of Sprinkinid arrived for discussions with Hawley and others about the president’s itinerary amid party tensions.
Application for a receiver filed in the case of Atvile and Frederick Trench, compl ainants, against numerous defendant corporations owning Spin dle Top lands. A July 1 order set July 28 hearing in Sherman before Judge D B Bennett, with T G Rowe and F Howe of Houston as counsel. The order directs an application for a receiver to recover the Snape Pawld property.
Sales at Galveston today included various items at the Galveston exchange. The record lists transactions in miscellaneous goods with amounts and names partially readable.
The voyage by the warship Wesel met approval with the vessel attaining speeds near 1018 knots per hour during postlaunch testing. Crew report smooth operation across a 30 minute run and the performance met Estes planned benchmarks for initial sea trials.
Port of Sabine Texas reports arrival of the steamer AL Quarantine from Cube of a voyage. The incident notes quarantine procedures aboard and shore side checks by local authorities.
A fragmentary notice highlights a root product named Grover's Black Root. The text references a norm and cautions about a cure or treatment, but the readable content is limited with no clear outcome or location.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.