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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1902

Page

6

Redemption of lands questioned by Texas Attorney General

Governor orders investigation of Acting President Whitlock over Palestine incident. Also reports on land redemption under the 1901 act, insurance figures for Texas crops, a libel suit, an escaped convict captured, and new military appointments as Texas readies for ongoing state matters.

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Austin Notes On Business And State Officials

Austin reports cover a Jackson County Roberts Aber Grocery charter on file in capital letters with Ed Aber and J a Shipman named. Department notes note Insurance Commissioner Johnson's return from College Station after Farmers Congress and Senator Hebestian visiting Stephens County on business. Clelland of Coleman is in town briefly and Treasury officials discuss Mutual Life and In surance Company of Waco. Tabor advertises for quarantine station work as railroad commission holds talks with Fort Worth attorney general.

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Milman Pon Marries Jennie Williams at Minera

A marriage notice states Milman Pon wed Jennie Williams on a sunny afternoon at the residence of the couple in Minera. The brief item notes Delong among attendees and references the event as a local nuptial gathering.

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Burned and Destroyed: Memoir of Smiths Man in Cuba

Brenham Texas July 19-3 D Dwyer recently mustered out of the U S Army recounts service in Cuba under General Smith He describes orders to burn and devastate Moros villages after battles in San Juan Mindanao and Cavite He details verbal orders to leave no living thing and to terrorize natives with fire and gunfire claiming the action reduced resistance and altered morale.

Brenham Texas D. Dwyer United States Army Ninth Infantry McCurdy Smith Palestine Cuba San Juan Ims Milsippines Wero San Francinco Manila Cavite Isle of Mindanao Aduavnanleios

Reception to Mrs Hart at Mason Hall in Beaumont

Beaumont July 1 Mrs Laura S Hart grand matron of the Eastern Star visits from San Antonio. Masons plan a reception at the Masente hall Wednesday night at 8 o clock. All master Masons their wives daughters and sisters invited to hear Mrs Hart describe the order. Reorganization of the Beaumont lodge likely. Cuba Government Recognized by United States and others. Washington July 10 The new Cuban government is rapidly being established and has been formally recognized by the United States the United Kingdom Germany Spain Switzerland Nicaragua Costa Rica and Guatemala.

Hart Beaumont Texas Laura S Hart Order of the Eastern Star San Antonio Masons Masente Hall Cuba Washington Tate Alers Havana Republic of Cuba United States Britain Waranee Spain Switzerland Nicaragua Guatemala Langham

Baseless tale of man plunging into river in Beaumont

A dubious report from Beaumont on Thursday and Friday claimed a man fell into the river with no verifiable evidence. The rumor spread yet authorities and local residents dismissed it as unfounded.

Beaumont Meeting Focuses on Company Organization

Beaumont July 17 A meeting organized to perfect the company structure. Reports note subscriptions and advertisements left at the Ogden building office receive prompt attention. Also in Beaumont a drowning occurred when laborer Slaughter wasrun over by a switch engine. The incident prompted investigations and family notification.

Beaumont Offoo Ogden Building L. of. Neely Business Cipreamutativa F. W. Greer Cortespogient colpfulMet Aggto

Beaumont Brewery Talks Move Toward Charter and Sites

Beaumont leaders discuss forming a brewery company with an estimated $225000 paid up capital and double that in authorized capital. They plan officer elections and site feions while pushing development once started, backed by progressive city figures.

Beaumont Texas Fite

Southern Pacific Ships Move Toward Galveston Port

GalvestonTexas July 10. Preliminary plans for Southern Pacific traffic through the port are unsettled. First ship expected August and weekly slips projected. Streetcar access near the pier is a major concern for crowds and workers. Temple of Shriners instituted in Galveston with El Mina temple officers installed. Public improvements Seaside harbor projects may total about $8 million with government and state funding. Passengers list from New York includes many named individuals and local cities. A colored woman fined for contempt of court in Galveston. Knights of Pythias entertained by local group.

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Sailing Party on Gay Bay Salutes Ella Swan of San Antonio

A sailing party aboard the sloop Fannie D. sailed from Galveston to a beach gathering with music and Dutch lunch. Attendees included Miss Ella Swan and Mr and Mrs Murray among others. the event was hosted by San Antonio residents and featured a Dutch lunch and lively entertainment.

Gay Galveston Texse Ella Swan San Antonio Fannie D A. Murray Thomas Wal Inca Missex Tran Genle Murray Mercier Drier Arnold Tacquard J. Jonasen Pither F. Roman

Fine Corn Specimens and Prospects Around Hearne

Hearne Texas July 1 a local exhibit shows fine corn specimens gathered in recent weeks. After initial gloom it now appears the Brazos bottom field will yield a successful crop with pests believed to have disappeared and prospects around Hearne are excellent.

Hearne Texas Brazos

Drought Affects Local Crops As Farmers Report Prospects

About thirty bushels to the acre, Ab Taslor, once of this place now farming near Easterly, shows fine corn. Cotton prospects are the prettiest in years though stalks are small due to drought. Farmers expect yields about half a bale per acre. Brazos bottom planters visit, while the Houston and Texas Central pipeline progresses toward Houston. Mills repair for the season and Planters' Old Mill buys land west of town to stock cattle. An artesian well is planned. boll weevil and caterpillar pests are fading from discussion.

Ab Taslor Drouth Toder Houston Texas Central Austin Roundhouse Menson Old Mill Company Frown William Clerk

Brenham Budget Death of Mrs Mahimon at New Crete Factory

Mrs Bertie Mahimon, 27, died at her mother's home four miles from Brenham after illness that followed a heart condition. She left many friends and relatives and was buried in the Masonic Cemetery after funeral services on Saturday morning. The article notes a new cistern factory under construction nearby.

Mahimann New Crete Noten and Personals Brenham Texas Bertie Mahimon H. Grabow Masonic Construc

Local News Briefs Highlight City Events And Court Action

A busy column notes occupancy delays at a cistern project run by Rolcharge and St Charles street firms. It mentions a school event, a Sham battle by Brenham quad, a barbecue planned by local groups, and a theater presentation supervised by Luhn and R P. The court reports an assault charge against Allen Perry and a Fort Monro Bay event, while a Lilleville baseball game is also noted.

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Guard unit heads to Austin encampment amid Texas tour

Caldwell readers note First Tess Ym company K forty six strong will depart by train Monday to Austin for the state encampment. Mrs William Reeves and her two sons Willie and Annie Reeves travel with relatives in the area. General Tom Fago has been in Marble Falls visiting relatives. Ernest Lackey of Brownwood and Sam Levi with Altra Loden visit home folks in the city. Ham will accompany them to the encampment at Austin.

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