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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1902

Page

5

Legal decree in large land suit near Bicard East

In Texas July 26 a judicial decree amends and enlarges prior receivership orders in the Stow case involving legitimate stocks and several defendants led by Crest, Gibbs, and Heywood. The receiver must report on assets, expenses, and distributions by the 2nd and 10th of each month, with further orders on November 1. The case names multiple companies and parties including Mitch Surver on Spindle Top and the Bay firm.

Texen Miss Gray United Ae Ars Ig Wenich Ms Eyed Oil Sisters Marketing Murine Wiess Kyle SM Brodguit Mitch Surver Weenie Palpitlus Heywood Hocemin Empire State Compans Sateliite Oley Eens Olanil Pug A Fel McFaddie Wiens & Kyle Bay Wisden Rowe T. C. Rowe Il Mahe John Stan Trimder

Oil Field Activity and Pipeline Upgrades at Sour Lake and Saratoga

Drilling rush continues as tanker Strombue may reach Sotine Pace this week boosting water shipments. W E Arlee well at Saratoga shows 40 feet of clear flow. sand and 100 feet from Hooks No 4. Sour Lake contractors drill wells for Byrd Syndicate and Keith Carroll while pipelines and large tanks are completed, enabling immediate production.

Strombue W. E. Arlee Saratoga John Wynne Sour Lake

Galveston Stock Exchange Summary July 28

Galveston daily note shows Continental National with 7000 shares at a price, Drillers with WA shares at a price, Geyser Galveston 1 share at a price, Gaber 0 shares, Mentactan 100 shares at 250, Others mention 100 shares at a price and 10 shares at price. Market activity appears limited with varied quotations and incomplete figures.

Galveston Texas Fiailvuston Continental National We Enrekw Drillers Dyes Geyser Thy Gaber Mentactan Ise Tye Somr Lake Victor Aas

Two Yachts Sent to Roosevelt at Oyster Bay

Roosevelt plans two yachts for use at Oyster Bay. The Musytower, reportedly prepared for a specific cruise, has been stationed near Sagamore Hill since the president left for Sagamore Hill. Secretaries Moody and officials indicated dispatch of the Sylph to Roosevelt's home, with duties for shallow-water cruises in the sound.

Roosevelt Oyster Bay Washington Sagamore Luil Sardrday Moody Sound

Movement of Ocean Vessels at Port Ends Louisiana

Shipping notes record arrivals and departures at Port Ends Louisiana on July 2. The Condor from Livingstone, Exetor, Olympia, and Ansel are among arrivals from Havana, Port Barrios, and Port Simon. The John Wilton sailing from New Orleans to Bocas del Toro returned after breaking a propeller and heading to New Orleans for repairs. The Pinna sails to Port Arthur Texas and Hineste arrives from Port Arthur via Pensacola.

Port Ends Condor Nor Livingeten Win Port Marines Belize Spero Y Nors Tom Puerte Cortee Guedobaero Banton Vin Coffe Exetlslor Fam Froit Havana Ansel Tom Pier Cortes Port Barrios Beller Olympia Irow Port Simon Gwent Sor Newbat Bark Albeirons Mort Operto John Wilton Hagen New OF Seunes Bocas del Tork New Orleans Lenfod Pinna Port Arthur Texas- Rotterdam Hineste Pensacola

Chautauqua Week in Waxahachie Texas

Waxahachie Texas hosts a devotional day with Sunday school at 9:30 am attended by a large crowd. Rev BR Wear of West Point Mississippi preaches to about 200. Juniors entertain under Miss Dora Wallace. Rev C C Russell of Marshall Texas preaches. Weatherford Seminary young ladies present an entertainment and Dr Samuel Phelps Leland plans to lecture on The Story of Science.

Waxalmehhic Texas Weatherford Female Seminary Samuel Phelps Leland Willl

Local Notes From Alvin Highlight Land Purchase and Barns

W C Steele bought seven acres on Major G W Durant's farm southeast of Alvin and will begin improvements for a large crop next season. J J Booskey is building a residence on his Temacre block east of the Spats Fe depot. Three large hay barns have been erected with more under construction as the hay crop in the area is expected to be the largest ever.

Alvin W. C. Steele G. W. Durant J. J. Booskey Temacre Spats Fe

Colored Convention Adjourned at Navasota Texas

The Central Baptist association met at True Vine Baptist church in Navasota, July 26, adjourned Sunday night after a wet but profitable session. Leaders named include E. W. Atkinson as vice moderator J. J. Turner corresponding secretary C. C. Herndon recording secretary and A Johnson trustee J W Atkinson and others listed as trustees.

Navasota Texas Central Baptist Association True Vine Baptist Church Hay E. W. Atkinson J. J. Turner C. C. Herndon

Thirty Years for Assault in Hop Hopkins Case

The Hop Hopkins case ended with a guilty verdict after a juror's long deliberation. The defendant, a colored man, was sentenced to thirty years in the penitentiary for criminal assault on a Black girl under age. The prior terms included a seventeen year sentence and a death sentence later reversed on appeal.

Gongaies Texas Hop Hopkins Penitentiaer Negro Giria

Galveston Celebrates Arrival of Frat Ship and Speech

Judge Norbian G. Kittrell of Houston and Colonel Walter Gresham will speak at the Galveston celebration marking the arrival of the fraternity ship from New York. The event includes a torchlight procession and reception with plans promoted by the Southern Pacific company and local committees.

Galveston Texas Norbian G. Kittrell Houston New York Judge Kittrell Walter Gresham Ei Vaile Wil Ie Paclic Galveston Busines League Theotore D. Kimler Sewark Ty Southern Pacific Company Bill Fucioge E Valle Galveat Aliguat

Boat Races Set for La Porte Bay Sunday

A livery cup race and a 25 prize for the fastest pleasure boat on the bay are planned for Sunday in La Porte with a 10 prize for the second fastest. Similar cash prizes will go to the fastest work boat or cattle boat on the bay. Contest open to all boats from Houston, La Porte and Galveston.

la Porte Honeton Galveston

Charters Filed and Military Appointments Noted in Texas

State reports list charters filed in Austin for Honey Grove Lumber and Train Co and others with capital stocks, plus Lampasas Light and Power and Greenville Telephone. Governor announces military appointments for the Third Infantry and related units. quarantine orders issued by State Health Officer. heavy rain affects Austin and nearby battle site visitations.

Austin Texas Secretary of State's Department Honey Grove Lumber Honey Grove Fannin County J. T. Mot K. Taylor W. Ulscott BR. Floyd Dillassour Lake OW Company Sour Lake Capil Ola Pio Greenville Adjutant General's Department A. Monroe Chapman PT. Tarrant Treaeyant Kifies L. E. Erenger Tresevent Witches C Harty

Lanham Delivers Speech at Anstie Impromptu Visit and Camp Mabry Drill

Colonel Lanham campaigned in Anstie Texas and addressed Mountain Remnant supporters. The Confederate veterans reunion featured a cavalry drill, a 4:30 pm sham battle, and a large crowd estimated near ten thousand as Camp Mabry prepared to break up and troops returned home by Thursday morning.

Anstie Texas W. T. Lanham Wien Wilsbod Lankaun Landwin Byank Bauger Wall Way Theo Waldwell Licarne I'Weitta Colon¢l Lyon Farnsworth Alajor Aod Smith Henderson Hiljos Mir Regilar Brows Fort Worth Lek

State Departments Close For Armistice Observance in Austin

Austin papers note all state departments closed at 9 o clock to observe a day of immunity and a sham battle planned for 4 30 in the afternoon. Colonel W M Brown of the comptroller's department is reported ill at his home on East Fortunteent street.

Austi Texas Austin W. M. Brown State of

City welcomes visiting officials amid state department business

Austin July 25 Judge T J Pree Mah general attorney of the Towns and Pacific talwar clmpany arrived in the city. He was a visitor at the all road conmi mixed on Colonel W L McGaughey of Grandview is in the city on business with sale of the State departments. Sheriff T J McClure of Wise county is in the city on business with some of the State departments. Railroad Commissioner Allsain Mayfield is out of the city. He has gone to Sherman.

Austin Texas T. J. Pree Mah Atorney Talwar Clmpany All Road W.L. McGaughey Grandview T. J. McClure Wise County Allsain Mayfield Sherman

Consul General Brakes Case Under Review

Washington July 2 It is learned the Cuban government widened its demand in General Brakes case beyond what was expected The plain fact is the case will be presented to the president at Oyster Bay and some action to express its seriousness is expected including possible recall of the consul general or transfer to another post if a suitable one is found

Chaim Latte Sayers Waaehbington Burt Oyster Bay Consil

Capitulation anticipated as foreign residents warned

In Cape Hasytten Heyl July 2, General Saloave warns that foreigners face danger as troops under General Nord suppress and the provisional government seeks a capitulation for Grauie Hevrerta. The US gunboat Machias has arrived from Colon amid tensions described as critical.

Cape Hasytten Heyl Albert Saloave Veterel

Tobacco crop expert aids Texas fields in Woodville

Colmesnee Texas July 28 Mr Shelter of Willits spent days in Woodville rehandling the tobacco crop of Robert C Held. Mr Sheiter is of the union that Trier county has the great tobacco producing territory in Texas and is an ally to cooperate with the team in the culture of that article.

Colmesnee Texas Shelter of Willits Woodville Robert C. Held Sheiter Trier County Lea

Test Well Drilling Near La Porte and Regatta Planned

Bay Shore drilling company prepares to start a test well on Brewer place east of town in La Porte Texas within days. George W Lemmon and associates from Warrensburg Missouri discuss marketing 8000 barrels of oil from the well. A regatta has been arranged in connection with events at La Porte.

la Ports Texas Bay Shore Ml Company Ban Par Brewer Place Werat George W. Lemmon Warrensburg Bonday Iaton Barrele Ite Regatta

Local Bale Gun Manager Plans Next Season

Yoakum Texas July 28 Mr C W Ordner manager of the round bale gun here will be away fuel oil during the coming season The National Compress company used a last season and was well pleased with the result of the experiment.

Yoakum Texas C. W. Ordner National

Kid Carter Knocks Out Handler in Fort Erie Bout

Kid Carter of Brooklyn defeats Jimmy Handler of Newark by knockout in the second round of a scheduled twenty round bout sanctioned by the Fort Erie International Athletic Club.

Kid Carter Buffalo Brooklyn Jimmy Handler Newark International Athletic Club Fort Erie Teaight

Burnett's Vanilla Extract Praised For Purity

An old advertisement extols Burnett's Vanilla Extract for purity, claiming it is genuine vanilla while others are vacuous, urging readers to always choose Burnett's.

Steamship Iris Rates for Beaumont Service Announced

Port Arthur Steamship Company traffic manager C Eb O'Farrell visited Galveston to outline the Iris service between Galveston and Port Arthur. Rates will be based on the Beaumont scale, with Galveston to Beaumont prices reflecting the current rail rate and Galveston to Port Arthur slightly under rail cost. Current freights list four classes at 86, 28, 24, and 4 cents per hundred, with the Beaumont scale expected to set future charges.

Beaumont Baca Galveston Texas C. EB. O'Forrest Port Arthur Steamship Company Port Arthur Irie O'Farrell Beaumont Port

Nervous Women in Heat Back Peruna Tonic Claims

Advert says Peruna a catarrhal nerve tonic helps nervous low mood in hot weather. Testimony from Mia Thos J Sharp of Heading Pa claims improvement after taking Peruna since January 1900. Julia Marlowe also endorses Peruna as a nerve tonic for women. The notice urges readers to try the medicine and contact Dr Hartman if results vary.

Mia Thos J. Sharp Portia Medical Co Joha Marlowe New York City Pertina Julia Marlowe United States Perana Iy & Bettie Pernna Dr. Hartman Chimo de

Port Arthur to Galveston steamship schedule updates

Incomplete timetable notes indicate freight and passenger sailings from Port Arthur to Galveston, with connections to the Mallory line and Kansas City Southern trains. Night departures, eight hour transits, and Friday connections are mentioned, with return trips planned after arrivals of linked trains.

Honilo Lora Cartene Galveston Belamont Port Arthur

Man Charged With Shooting in Self Defense Claims

Baker states in court that he shot Hobart Pairless in self defense after fair jews drew a pistol and threatened him. He describes grabbing the pistol, firing five times, and the wagon accident outside the road where the weapon was found. The eyewitness, MWirlkde, was with his father nearby during the shooting.

Shorimen Texas AL Barker Hobart Murbo

Texans in New York hotel registrations listed

A Pat New York dated July 28 reports Texans staying at New York hotels. The list includes many individuals and couples such as Loli, Towne and wife, Stewart, Coban and wife, Calveston, and Houston area names among others, with several scattered locations and affiliations mentioned.

New York Atietie Follouston Park Avene Biannwonti Burkenroad Marnboroughs Deviteer Mablatest Mire Ty Loli Mauntrottini Colemame L Cerin Gonkngteet Bo Hogking Sinclair Mise Merkinwer Alwelale Houston P. Polov Albert KR Goodman H. Pies Browdwary Central Kraulman Nash Sodge Oils San Antonio Alry G. Hollg St. Dentas Ho Wotton Ninquare T. Martin Mberts J. Stan Grand Atau PLA Witelwil Albder Algrehali—s Drevtnss Abbert

Convicts Escaped From Stratton Farm Guards

Three prisoners broke from the Stratton farm guard post on July 22 near Dragos, Texae. One was captured near noon. the others evaded capture as bloodhounds tracked the trail and pursuit continued through Thursday.

Dragos Texae Stratton Thureday

Doctors Extend Free Treatment Time Until July 28

Due to high demand the British Doctors extend free medical services for three months, excluding medicines, to all disabled individuals who call before July 28. They offer constitutive exams, minor surgeries, and treatments for conditions such as cancer and rectal diseases at hours 9 to 5.

Moore Burnet Texas Avenue Conomted

Fragmentary Note of Unclear Local Event

The readable text mentions surprise near a town in the morning and something about Purtion, men at fating the comviets, and comviets at being found. Details are garbled and no clear outcome or names are present.

Meeting in Brookshire on railroad route planning

A meeting at Brookshire Texas included attorney Mr Brean for the Stovelam railroad and local men Henater Lipscomb Mabon and Pointer of Hempstead. A committee was appointed to meet in Pattison tomorrow to discuss the projected route and align with the group.

Brookshire Texas Jilly Brean Stovelam Railroad Henater Lipscomb Mabon Pointer Hempstead

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