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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1902

Page

5

Texas Republicans discuss state chairmanship and candidates

The State Republican committee in Texas plans a meeting to choose a chairman with Wil Be for chairmanship and Henry Terrell as a candidate. Fort Worth opposition and Galveston influence loom as factions test votes to shape the convention and conserve the party’s leadership.

Ualveston Ie Fort Worth Etter Marerial Tee Terrell Hawley Withalveston Teriells Cecil Byon Isa Pola Betchet Grant Mit Cragy Hoosevella Gildengy Mary Texas Cody Gores Allouit J. AL. Mittey Halphur Senek O. M. Purgesoo San Onio Frank Totncot Sherman George H. Green C. Kia Henderson Jleory LeHomen Cors- Paw Mortivon Anit Charles A. Wars Jo AC Miyers Bryant Odors Miller Charles KK. Wome W. Allen Simmens San Marcoa G. Hiwen Victoria O. Luby San J

Lanham to Speak in Texas Cities on Confederate Platform

Colonel Lanham plans speaking tours from Llano to Bryan and other towns in Texas to address Confederate soldiers and local citizens. He will emphasize enunciated platform principles, discuss governance duties, and visit multiple locations while avoiding promises for specific offices.

Texas Lanham ‘Wihy Llane Bran Man Wilk Fay Wilfred Madisonville Sim

Majority for Prohibition in Limestone County Election

In Hin Limestone County Texas a prohibition majority was reported. Officials indicate a margin of at least 150 votes in the county with a count showing BST leading by a wide margin, as reported in Merck Texas on July su.

UIL to Attend Meeting of State Executive Committee

Dr John Grant is very sick and confined to his room and will not attend the State executive committee meeting tomorrow in Texas.

Uil Texas John Grant Tern Ite

Scott's Friends Hopeful About Nomination Race

A scrambled report from Corpus Christi and Laredo notes supporters for Scott and Webb hoping for a strong finish in Texas. The piece mentions canvassing, GOP efforts to elect their nominees, and discussions of district races with emphasis on the Tenth District.

Scott Lexie Jniy Haynes Corpus Ttd John P Laredo APCO Ney Wilit Momee A. Bente Corpus Corse Golve Texas Rye Scott Notces Webb Tower House Con

New Gusher in Gladys City Brice Saratoga Flowing

Beaumont Texas July 99 The oil price question dominates as a new gusher in Gladys City Brice Saratoga is said to be still flowing. Reports describe heavy storage of oil, expectations of price rises, and rising refinery demand with talks of 50 to 40 cent levels within sixty days.

New Gusher Gladys City Brice Saratoga Weill Beaumont Texas Post Dunlop Taere

Galveston Oil Stock Exchange Sales Report

Galveston Texas July sales at the oil stock exchange list offerings from Anglo American 1000 at Bt Continental National 480 shares at 16c Drillers 60 shares at Be Enterprise 600 shares at &e Gereer of Galveston 200 shares at ite Gindya of Galveston 100 shares at 5c Gladys of Galveston 400 shares at SMe Grace 1000 shares at 24c Lucky Am 400 shares at 10c Victor 1000 shares at Lge Improvement Land and Trust 6 shares at 100 dollars

Galveston Texan Galveston Oil Steck Exchange Anglo-American Continental National Drillers Be. Enterprise E. Gereer Ite Gindya Gladys Galviston Sme Grace Lucky Ame Victor Lge Land and Trust

Census Dept establishes cotton agency at Nacogdoches

July 26 reports Hilhard Colbert of the United States census office is in Nacogdoches to establish a local agency to collect accurate cotton crop data. Government reports run through October and December with one final wrap up. Local agent paid by the government and three other census representatives are in Texas to reach every county producing cotton.

Census Department Nacogdoches Texas Mer. Hilhard Colbert United States Census Office Nies Witseis Venses Department Pexas Growlig Sa&ie Collwet Jehu

Confession in Texas Murder Ties to Jail Arrest

In Hunteville Texas a black youth confessed to a killing during a voyage from Oakhurst to Phelps. Sheriff Brooks booked a suspect after evidence linked to a $4 stake against the man. An examining trial began this morning as Rin Johnson confessed to the murder and was remanded without bail.

Hunteville Texas Oakhurst Phelps Brooks Tipp Rin Johuson Johnson Patt

Man Hunt Near Tyler Stalks Suspect After Breakin

Trier Texas July 6 a negro man entered the home of Mr Meadow while he was away and assaulted Mrs Meadow during a second visit to the house. Mrs Meadow fired twice at the intruder and fled in fright. Officers are in pursuit and a car is believed seen. Mrs Meadow remains shaken by the incident.

Amoore Skinner M.r. Skinner Ol Company Trebrangles Tosaya Trier Texas

Killing at San Angelo forces arrest after fatal shooting

In San Angelo Texas on July 30 T L Davenport was shot three times and killed on the main street in front of the post office following a domestic dispute. Corry Stewart was arrested and jailed as the sheriff investigates the case.

T.L. Davenport Corry Stewart San Angelo Texas T. L. Davenport Teoy

Stolen horse in Gonzales County Texas offered reward

Stolen near Gon anice on the night of July 24, 1002 a bay horse about 14 hands high and 15 years old with a left ear collar mark and brand. A $2.50 reward is offered for return or information leading to recovery. Address information to Mr Why, sheriff Gonzales County.

Goneales Texas Gonanice Why Gonzales County

Reward Offered for Murder Suspects in Groveton Texas

A public notice offers rewards for arrest of two men and a third, all described with varying eye colors and heights, in the July 16 murder in Groveton, Trinity County. The message urges telegram notification and names D. Chandler, sheriff, Trinity County, Texas.

Movement of Ocean Vessels in Port Lands

Port entries list arrivals and departures of ships including Algiers Am from Port Simon Hannah M Bell Br from Fort Tampa George W Kelly Am from Binefielda echooner Pineto Jauree Mex from Vera Cron. Departures include Gileparn Hind Br to Dublin and later frelfost Lodalane jams to New York. Arrivals Concho Am from New York, cleared for Galveston. sailings Comal Am to Galveston Baltimore Monomoy Br to Galveston Lizard. Passed Amselma De Larrinaga Mr for Galveston from Galveston for Havre.

Algiers Port Simon Hannah M. Bell Rom Fort Tampa George W. Kelly Binefielda Echooner Pineto Jauree Vera Cron Balsd Gileparn Hind Dublin Ort Frelfost Lodalane Jams New York Hwentt Nord Onna Key Wert Fla Concho Galveston Comal Baltimore Monomoy Lizard Amselma de Larrinaga Havre

Crowley Retail Merchants Hear Depot Work Moves Ahead

Crowley Louisiana notes that secretary J E Caldwell reports signatures filed to relinquishments allow closing the street crossing for the new depot. Southern Pacific official Porter says all is ready except signatures and work will start once papers reach railroad officials. Mrs Hannah Patterson of Decatur is Kerala used this morning at the home of her daughter Mrs A Rakestraw. remains were taken to Illinois for interment.

Crowley J. EB. Caldwell A. Rakestraw Ilinois

Shipment of Parrots From Alice Texas

A shipment of live animals left Alice Texas destined for Geronime Faidirs Aarot. The four parrots were described as Serf and other details were recorded but unclear in the report.

Alice Texas

Labor dispute delays seas wall work at Galveston pier

Longshoremen and local union leaders threaten to work for nothing to block delays at the Southern Pacific pier. Wages offered by Saderman & Doleen and Mallory line workers are debated as talks with contractors continue. Bond plans and bids move ahead, with August 2 bid opening and a fourteen month completion target for the sea wall project.

Galveston Texas L. G. Koon Lodge No. 910 J. A. Gwin Eixth International Loogehotemen's Association Post Southern Pacific Pier Met Today Emorte Messrs Keen and Gwinny Keen Sali Saderman & Doleen Sly Smiley Altern Algiers Almere Suderman & Dolson Southern Pacific Hn Toot bin Eldw Advorac Dolsoh Voumiter

Rain Dampened Camp Yet Officers Endorse Scurry

Austin July 80. Officers praised Adjutant General Scurry before departure and urge reappointment to Governor Lanham. Rain spoiled some camp conditions but discipline remained high. the Twelfth Cavalry squadron stayed three days, with tents in poor condition due to damp weather.

Austin Texas Scurry Lanham Jandel

Confederate Veterans Reunion Expansion in Galveston

The United Confederates Veterans reunion expands in Galveston at Fu Ma at Camp Magruder No. 100 with General T. Wanpl and Judge Robert M. Franklin. Delegates from nearby locations seek to secure the next meeting in Galveston as veterans gather after years apart.

Galveston Texas United Confedersce Veterans Fu Maat Camp Magruder No General T. Wanpl Robert M. Franklin

Transmissisqualpps Congress to Convene in Minneapolis

Notices from Galveston report the Transmiisqualpps congress will meet in Minneapolis on August 1. Only Evaton will be represented. delegates yet to be named. The Galveston field artillery returned from the State Volunteer encampment at Austin. The unit arrived sun-tanned after training in camp.

Galveston Texas Minneapolis Onl Veaton Teco Galenton Field Artilley Austin

First Bale of Cotton Won by Texas Firm

Smithville Texas July 29 Mr August Bunte a prosperous German farmer brought in the first bale of cotton for the season It was bought by Hi Kon for 11 16 with a premium of 25 awarded to local business men in the town.

Smithville Texas August Bunte Bs Hi & Kon

Peruna cited as remedy for female weakness sufferers

Letters from women in DeGraff and Piatt counties praise Peruna as curing headaches and female disorders after four bottles, while Dr Hartman offers free advice and personalized treatment guidance to those experiencing female illnesses.

E. M. Milner Horuna Studia Everal Advines

Labor Day Celebrations Rise With Plovers In Aust n Texas

Old timers note plover migrations arrive earlier and locals prepare for a big Labor Day event at Waterers Park. The community plans athletic events and anticipated turnout to be the largest ever hosted by the town.

Deaf Institute Cook Dies in Kitchen Accident

Austin notes a fatal accident at a local institute as a cook named Bramiett collapsed in the kitchen during breakfast prep. A light rain persisted through the morning as visitors including attorney Frank Kibbe and Lillian Bolmew, with Captain E A Bolimew, arrived from Brownsville and nearby towns.

Austin Texas Bramiett Frank Kibbe Brownnville Malnione Lillian Bolmew TE. A. Bolimew Comptratior

Nomination Convention Elevates Local Political Strife in Texas

In fintrexton Texas a party convention convenes to nominate a congressional candidate amid factional splits. Leader Greg asserts support from district elders for a plan to present Coot Nunn of Moustot as a possible nominee, while the anti faction questions the feasibility of a large delegation and a decisive vote.

Fintrexton Texas Liaput AL W. Grege Ander Congress Greg Grege Tae

Texans in New York Society Page Scraps

Fragmentary OCR lists Texan individuals and couples in New York locations such as Grand Union, Herald Square, Astor, Park Avenue, and Grand Union. Names include W. T. Mueller, A. Smith, A. McAffeo, J. Golden, A. N. Myer, and others with scattered street and venue references.

New York York Austin W. T. Muier Grand Union A. Smith Horald Square al Pon A. McAffeo Astar Bininenttyl Vernal St. Peola Mastersoi Gere Muarilo Gartie Albert Piel Culbersa Dean Tio J. Golden Navarre Calbia Astor Yoves A. N. Myer Fonte Lalit

Death of John T Birth in Liberty Texas

John T Birth suffered a stroke Monday evening and died at 1 o'clock Tuesday morning. He was buried this afternoon with Masonic honor. Daughters of Liberty Lodge No. 4, of which he was a member, conducted the ceremony. A large crowd attended.

Liberty Texan John T. Birth

Democratic Governor Nominee Field Gathers at Michigan Convention

Detroit July report notes the Democratic state convention opening at the old guard armory with several prominent Democrats competing for the gubernatorial nomination. Balloting on candidates is expected to begin tomorrow as the convention sets its pace.

Detroit Mick Gombale Jdehr Guard Sovaral

Democrats Seek Governors Nomination In Michigan Races

The report outlines candidates like Campau of Detroit Dustin of St. Clair and State Senator Janion Welte of Adylar as possible governors nominees. Alfred R. Locking, chosen temporary chairman, denounces the Michigan Republican leadership and Governor Tilex as corrupt and beholden to rail interests, arguing voters deserve long terms to end.

Campau Detroit Dustin St. Clair Janion Welte Adylar Whitin Helio Durand Chateline Allver Democratm Alfred IR. Locking Clairman Campules F Michigan Michigan Republican Oadiminintradan Tilex Michigan Central Railroad Wee Locking

Rock Island Corporation Forms Through Jersey City Filing

Articles reveal the Rock Island Corporation formed to buy and sell companies with a $110 million purchase price and $20.1 million deposit. Authorized 2.0 million shares of preferred at $110 each and common stock listed. Incorporators include Robert F. Mowe J A Tennant Walter Molerimete and others. Commercial Trust Company acts as agent. Dividends are 4 percent on preferred and 6 percent on common. The Commercial Trust Company of New York is named as incorporator’s agent and attorney shares held by Merottora entities.

New York Noak Island Jersey City Hudson Gianty New Jemey Robert F. Mowe J. A. Tennat Walter Molerimete Ona U. Tracy Dulluy Jude B Oncar George T. Bogen Merottora Commercial Teast Company Incorporatara Atty Alovk

Devery Hosts Massive Women's Rally Tour in NYC

Former Chief of Police Devery drew a crowd of 15 000 to 20 000 women and children in New York for a Democratic campaign event. He led a grand excursion featuring barges, a hospital corps, a company, a vaudeville troupe and four bands, organized under his supervision for the political rally.

New York Rat Sioth Menonibis Dinitiet Oac Life Marere Ng Po Aleps Ehlod Ener the Ox

Engine Jump Tragedy Hits Westbound Mail Train

A Pittsburgh Pennsylvania bound West mail train No 11 derailed near Packsaddle at 1 o clock today after a track failure. Conductor engineer Kemroeking of Altoona was killed and fireman Miller of Altoona fatally injured. Brakeman Jones Medtonis and clerk Matric suffered minor injuries. The train consisted of fifty five cars.

Piisburg Poonasivania J. mi Ranil Olf Harrisburg

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