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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
11
Mixed crop reports and price trends dominate the page with notes from Macon and New York on peanuts peaches and berries. Observers describe weaker demand for certain grains while higher prices push forward on apples pears and beans as weather remains unsettled.
Quotations show general price trends for canned goods, produce, meats, and staples. The Houston market reflects varying rates across items like apples, peaches, grapes, butter, cheese, and cereals with emphasis on carload quotations and delivery to tracks.
Stocks showed limited activity with few trades at the Manhattan oil exchange. Investors favored dividend-progressing issues while many shares moved little, and overall volume was sparse with prices uneven across key names.
The document catalogs prices for staples such as bran corn hay and metals, listing bids for No. 2 white corn sacks, hay qualities, and multiple metal commodities like zinc lead tin galvanized iron and roofing tin. It notes exchange values in dollars per hundred pounds and per box or barrel, reflecting a period market ledger.
Brenham Texas June 11 The outlook for Brenham is not as gloomy as some fear continued dry weather cuts corn and cotton yields but a few rains could improve crops Early corn shows growth and farmers shift to other crops potato and vegetables sold. The brick yard will reopen for work with mill and city hall projects creating many jobs and boosting local trades.
A company named Hoge intends to expand hog supply and prevent losses while Meare Williams Botte Stickert plan to start brick works by Monday, targeting production of 150 to 26,000 bricks daily as capacity expands.
In Olive Texas on June 1 a group including Mir V A Vétty G A Sternenberg Woods Foreman and EK P McDonald chased and killed a huge rattlesnake seen near the Big Thicket. The reptile measured about twelve meters and five inches in length the party claimed to prove their har ce ship.
The Jennings city council faces trouble selling bonds voted for public improvements last April. A bond issue of 7000 is misestimated due to an error in the assessment, requiring reduction to 6000. The plan for improvements remains unchanged while the remaining funds will be arranged to cover the project.
In Corsicana Texas a 20 year old man Eugene Martin is suspected in the killing of Wade Bampton near Cryer Creek yesterday morning. The dispute followed remarks about a detested gold. Martin allegedly shot Bampton after Hampton confronted him, then fled with others pursuing. Martin was captured later that day, paralyzed by injuries, and remained in custody for questioning.
In Fieredods Texas a cattleman, J N Ferris, was found in an upstairs room with a pallor spot wound to the forehead. His brother Felgar, believed to be the injured man, had been in the area only a few months after moving from Mississippi. Authorities suspect an accidental shooting during room repairs and the injured man is not expected to live.
A brief incident is noted in La Grange Texas involving a coal car on the Katy railroad spur. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text describing the switching mishap and location. The report indicates an unusual accident event on June 10.
A vehicle lost brake control and veered into a roadside area, tearing down signs and damaging a residence. The impact injured Mrs. Schmidt who crashed into a wall, with authorities fearing further complications. No further names or details are clear due to the damaged text.
Temple Texan May 10 report on Fort Worth safety incident involving George Vidgel and Bib Goettache. Attendance at a Methodist church dedication, trolley line progress, and a Chinese convert saved a person from mistreatment.
The school board last night elected C. W. Clark of Hillstepine as superintendent and named Zelda Branch as principal with a slate of teachers. Willy Alldue will be assistant principal. several honorees and retirees appear, reflecting ten years of service and prior positions. Norton retained interim duties during changes.
Decoration Day at Elgin Texas honored Confederate and Union soldiers with a parade to the Crentiieohwees assembly. Hon Wy Hy Murchison, a Democrat nominee for county clerk, spoke of Civil War memories and General Lee, reflecting on wartime leadership and unity in tribute.
At the regular monthly meeting the echo band Junt elected teachers for the opening term. Awards include Co. WL Crossley as superintendent and My Engar as principal, with several named teachers and grad teachers listed. secretary T. B. Boulhaals and treasurer M. Gatoer noted.
The passage notes unstable hay prices and rising costs, with farmers unable to afford prompt sales. Some producers plan to halt large farms and rely on orders, while local workers near Alvin prepare fields.
In Hunteville on June 10 work began on a crude oil mill project for a capitalized company listed at 40000. Board members include K Hater Do FB Leving and J Ashton secretary. Directors DP FL fevihg Bo ft Kearneat B A Bastian W 5 Odidehim. Plant to be located near the In strip canal and Great Northern line. expected to open for business by October.
Crockett Texas June 10 reports wrap up of the Crockett public schools season with closing exercises for Miss Mitale Deadnock and others. The week featured a theater closing program at the opera house with excerpts and student demonstrations.
The New York cotton market opened firm and higher but soon turned volatile with rapid declines and advances. July and August contracts fluctuated as shorts and speculative buying pressured prices, rumors of showers and wider selling dominated, and the day closed barely higher with total sales near 100,000 bales.
New Orleans market shows moderate demand with early Liverpool arrivals lifting values 1 to 8 points. Prices drift down from session highs as buyers hold back, with forecasts noting weather may influence future fluctuations and shipments.
The Grimes County court in Anderson Texas convenes as Judge Saulther orders the grand jury to meet. Mentioned defendants Warren Johnson Ed Kemper Bette Davin Duke Klepeck Star Kadlyack Wood Henly Feira each facing two year terms. Local officials W G Taleator Bryan and J C Hutene Housten attend with Major Howe Galveston among attorneys present.
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