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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
7
A Beaumont area refinery plan draws attention as companies propose large bond issues to fund improvements. The project aims to secure rail and shipping access, with J M Goffey and partners expected to arrive soon. Local oil firms, drillers, and stockholders discuss financing, land use, and potential market impact as contracts and bids unfold amid rail line corridors and port considerations.
Town of Montauk grants Jennings a franchise to build a pipeline from the oil fields to Montauk, with rights to construct stations loading racks and a line through the town. The project faces opposition from other oil firms and seeks necessary rights and approvals before proceeding.
Fragmentary note from Tanemewa to the Sentinel describes a town event with unclear details about a ferry or road incident. The text is garbled, missing key names, dates, and outcomes, leaving only scattered references to Wells, a deep feature, and a high grade context.
A Victoria Texas business meeting described as a gathering of local men with mentions of committees and a pledge of cooperation. The text references organizing efforts and participation by local figures, with a note about a document or file related to city business and police department involvement.
In Beeville Texas stockholders gathered at the courthouse to discuss funding for a new water well. Reports indicate progress toward a 20 foot daily flow with hopes to strike water soon while costs rise for the project.
A garbled report notes shipments in Cass County Texas involving Triumipil potatoes and crates of fomutors and Lobue by express. It mentions rough plans for a statue car and a Flint route weather outlook, with references to the Texas and Macie line and Atlanta stall.
Watermelon shipments from Linton to Bintay Texas are described in garbled form. The passage mentions prices per hundredweight and a rapid rate of movement, but many words are unreadable or misspelled, obscuring exact figures and dates.
The Independent organization tested a new long distance system in Texas from June to June. The trial connected Austin Bay Area and several cities including Galveston Waco and others with a working link established yesterday.
A runaway incident near Taylor Texas on June 10 startled locals as a horse and rider escaped a few miles from town in an exciting episode.
The readable fragment mentions a court context with several unclear names and actions. It references dates and locations in a damaged passage, indicating a legal proceeding with unspecified participants and outcomes.
Report outlines a new wage proposal from the Car Strike Committee to the Shreveport Railway Company leaders. The plan sets hourly rates across three timeframes and requires daily registration plus overtime rules, with penalties for noncompliance and calls for employer cooperation.
An obituary notes Perry Doddringe a prominent and wealthy Corpus Christi resident died early morning after illness. The article mentions his age, widow, and survivors and describes his community standing and recent activities.
A community baseball event is set between Hearne and Bragelville to aid the Hearne Cemetery Association. The tense situation and upcoming storm affect town business as risks and delays loom.
A meeting of the Woman's Mission Society in the Weatera district of Teauele was held with local members in attendance. June 1 notes reference Junkfort Tesi as part of the session details.
An early 20th century advertisement extols grape juice based foods as vital for morning meals. It praises concentrated grape products and related breakfast items for housewives and workers, claiming they boost health, vigor, and efficiency at home and in industry.
Dense report on the habeas corpus matter in Orange notes large attendance and judicial actions. It references Judge Martnof Gro WH Pivle and a city midsection, citing witnesses, procedures, and public interest surrounding the proceeding.
A county petition was presented seeking district boundary changes affecting school districts. Detailing debate, the county court discusses a plan to redraw lines to improve funding and staffing. a committee is to study the implications and report back after June.
An unclear notes page hints at a social event featuring performers including Dabney LHenema and Verun. Details are garbled but suggest a plan to attend a show with outfits and movie cards. Further clarification is needed for precise lineup and venue.
A garbled report from New York notes varied demand for cotton goods and mentions several names in connection with production and distribution. Figures and specifics are obscured, with several phrases missing or unclear.
A Te xas county court proceeding convened today with Judge C Scott presiding. Foreman and jury members including Brown, Love, Walker, Laster and others are named as participants in the trial.
Protracted meeting at Nacogdaches led by Nashgoeckes and Tenna with J iett- Her and WW Watts, pastors of the First Menortist church. The assembly aimed to extend the church to the college campus for more space and continued into the night with careful observance.
The funeral of Miss Sampson, aged 22, was held at the local church after a period of illness. Fragments indicate the patient suffered from typhoid fever and related health complications before burial.
A local mall carrier pleaded guilty today in a Lake Ubale court to robbing the pial sack at a denniot Elfen tur ornate. The case involved Pittseter Cinttedt detettion and Coogurypenleoaypy ave, with the defendant held for the nit Bad eral term affeeurt.
Local report notes Theo Roller leading a SH A contest with decisive play. Detailed actions remain unclear, but the piece highlights Roller's contribution and the team's path toward a pivotal win.
A public notice lists several Democratic primary candidates in Harris County across multiple offices including Sheriff County Judge County Attorney and County Clerk. It details filing dates and general election procedures for voters and party representatives.
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