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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1902

Page

5

Texas Farmers' Congress Opens With Reports From Peters and Sections

The Texas Farmers' Congress began its third session in Station Texas with Peters of the Cotton Growers' Section delivering his annual report. The meeting covered officer elections, discussions on cotton warehouse pricing and bonded storage, and reports on boll weevil work, with emphasis on practical steps for growers and future state programs.

Peters Cotton Growers’ Section Thie Apol Xin Howard, Wcretary of Agriculture Giaiveston New Afemohin A. Culberson Cooper Juno Stiall pUkSide Hudson Janvoewier Tenane States Department of Segricultur James Wisin Aericulturee Wim Morkhiai Sunset Central Afr Leroy International and Great Northern Railroad

Farmers Congress Exhibits and Cattle Breeders Meeting

Secretary Fittnek presented a communication detailing committees and premiums for exhibit displays at the Texas State Fair in San Antonio. Winners named include best display of marketable hay and vegetables and best county exhibits with cash awards. The Farmers Congress adjourned after discussing exhibit methods and statements by W C MeKamy. Notable attendees included George T Jeater and Zack Cannon. The Texas Cattle Breeders Association met with W C MeKamy presiding.

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Galveston Eagles to Entertain From Houston and Beaumont

Galveston Aerie No. 48 will entertain aeries from Houston and Beaumont next Sunday with a band. They will meet at 11 50 at the hall on West Postoffice street and escort the party to the train, then travel to Lake to dance. Committee on arrangements listed. Also notes urged for wholesale drug house in Galveston and reports delays for a delinting plant plans falling through due to site and elevator considerations.

Postoffice Street Sa Bak Lake Galveston Atlantic Seaboard

Galveston Strike Halts Electrical Labor Talks

Galveston Texas July 17 The local electrical workers have not yet reached an agreement with contractors. The dispute centers on which union members are paid and which are deemed incapable. An adjustment effort aims to set a mutually satisfactory arrangement by week’s end.

Galveston Electrical Workers Galveston Texas

Nine teen more rural free delivery routes added in Texas

Postmaster W. B. Brush announced nine teen more rural free delivery routes in Texas effective July 1, raising payroll state wide and adding to the post office force. The move increases monthly payroll and brings total state rural free delivery and office staff to about 11 thousand two hundred twenty dollars.

Avetin Texas W. B. Brush Syvooo

Encampment Preparations and Local Notices in Austin

A morning visit by Adjutant General Scurry Lieutenant Weetervelt and Captain Caldwell at Camp Mabry aims to select cavalry and artillery locations with Fort Sam Houston connections. Major Hare’s Twelfth Cavalry squadron arrives next Monday while a statewide investigation report preparation continues. Confederate veteran Mortis dies at the Confederate home in Austin. A wedding was held at Mr W E Armstrong’s Blaney address.

Austin Texas Thomas Scurry W. Lo Wertervelt Artilery Corp Fort Sam Houston Caldwell Uhse Camp Mabry Cavalry Artillery Caldwell Weetervelt Fort San Houston Twelfth Cavalry Hare Mare Avatin Mortis

Committee Named to Visit Barbers Hill Mission

E A Peden of Hoveton appointed the committee to visit Barbers Hill and oversee campaign subscriptions. A second committee will go to Beatmont to secure the machinery, while others plan church and community meetings in La Porte and nearby towns. Several local events and services are scheduled including a quarterly conference and Sunday services with presiding elder W Lovelty.

Barbers Hill la Porte Texan E. A. Peden Hoveton Cormuntttes Houston Wen Higginey Barbers HN Hmeeroy Holt Wetile Mir Peden Momen Cyreyng Bern Allen Leary Oo Latico Dleieta Shiv Lely Alice Beatmont Batuay A W. Ldvely Marylais Bunalar

Paralyzed Woman Receives Urgent Medical Attention

A fragment describes a paralyzed woman in a weak condition needing medical care. It notes temporary nature of symptoms and urges professional treatment to restore health.

Fatal accident at Toliver bridge in Palvating Tex

Charles Brazille Bay of Palvating Texas was killed when a pile driver at a bridge works struck him as he walked to work. The incident occurred July 17 around 7 o clock. The bridge crew and company officials are preparing the scene and funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

B. H. Slogieton Spinney Texas Singleton Beaumont Tris Hudson Elliscounty Peters John Gurler Robert Ff. Smith Trenanrer Aaron Coffee Collin County Snd Coffee Major Dickson Offen Robert Smitty W. A. Boree Hitler Avastin HH. J. Piner State Institution For Bllnd Raleigh N. C Raleigh News and Observer Min Ih. L. Piuer News and Observer Bitool LiseNare Charles Brazille Palvating Texan Charles Beale Aragiile Fly

Damaged Saloon Business After Hotel Collapse

A damaged suit from Dallas against National Karhange Bank claims losses from the St James Hotel collapse on June 28, 1902. Plaintiffs say they operated a saloon on Liegerund Moor, carved stock and rent losses, seeking continuation of their lease and damages for business interruption.

St. James Dalla Texas Wope & Mangold National Karhange Bank St. Jason Hole Liegerund Daniugiman

Accident at Beeville Mill Beesiile July 17

A mill accident at Beeville Beesiile involves a dredge pulling the drift pie from an artesian well. About 600 feet of pipe was lowered into the well and remains at the bottom, causing a disruption in the operation.

Beeville Beesiile Tuack

Artisian well project faces delays and safety concerns

Unclear plan to abandon the 1300 foot artesian well or raise the pipe and continue. The wall has seen multiple accidents and lengthy delays since operations began a short time ago.

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Ocean Vessel Movements And Arrivals Report

Special to The Post notes icebound westward movement with vessels arriving from New York to Port Arthur and Belisle plus UK and European ships. The schooner Charles Te Davenport sails for Galveston and Philadelphia while others pass Sabine Pass and Delaware Breakwater.

Iris Fron New York Port Arthur Eas Vort Vnds Wimborne Swouhnsen New Voehki Alglere Port Divio Nicaragua Charles Te Davenport Galveston Muthdelphia Anteer Varnaing Sabine Paas Delaware

Mayor forms committee for Southwest Texas entertainment

Citizens met at the courthouse on July 17 to plan festivities for the Southwest Texas Association. Mayor W L Gardlen named a central committee including J De Savers A E Remedel W U Robertson BN Peck and J Ro Lane to organize reception and related duties.

Southwest Texas Press Association Gouxairs Texas W. L. Gardlen Court House Southwest Texas J. de Savers A. Ee Remedel W. U. Robertson

Wortham Announces July 17 Groundbreaking for New Businesses

Dirt work began in Wortham Texas for the Stubbs and Jotes venture to build new business houses. The project aims for completion by October 1 with structures set to be ready for occupancy.

Wortham Texas Stubbs & Jotes Dilock

Mr. Sheppard Is Still Sick

Mineral Wells Texas July 17 Congerman Sheppard suffered another relapse yesterday but is resting easily today with him aided by friends and family in the town hospital setting.

Sheppard Mineral Wells Texas

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