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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1902

Page

5

May Decide Contest In Seventh District Race At Galveston

Delegates in Galveston Texas on June 16 discuss races for district nomination with Col Nunn and Col Gress leading. C G Stephens contends his path depends on universal counties and possible withdrawals by rivals as Liberty Harris and Trinity counties influence support.

Texas C. G. Steph Nunn Nag Palestine Galveston County Stephens Ottyrs Post Jedad Galveston Chambers Coun Krephine Desiies Mfr Liberty County Bot Hla

Democratic Victory and Primary Realignments Reported

A June 16 news brief details Congressman Henry's re-election triumph, the Democratic gains in Caldwell County, and Gonzales County primary results. It notes large anticipated turnout, discusses party dynamics, and mentions shifts toward Democratic strength amid local races and upcoming November expectations.

Local County Convention Results Reported

The county convention concluded with nominees named for Congress State Senate and District Attorney. Joseph Faust and J T Kubtena received nominations along with F Bor tens and M Atkinson. The convention notes Mr Atkinson a strong campaigner and Democrat with broad ties. The county convention will meet on Saturday June 21.

Holmen W. Glass Uae Nikon Jouko Huler Constabers A. Hagerode A. Teturna West EB. K. Batemite Thettabis George Thiscount Inatrock F. Bortens Congress Joseph Faust J. Tt. Kubtena W. M. Atkinson Anthin Atkinson Guadalupe Colorado

Caldwell County Primaries Runoffs Return June Results

In Caldwell County Texas the June primary drew about 8000 votes with winners including AL Burleson for Congress Joseph Faust for State Senator and Lee Beaty for representative. County officers Geo W W Kyser J J Sanders Wareltt McDowell J P Lippott Marriott G Collier Jos Morgan BB McLent. The Kyser Gambrell contest for county judge drew strong support and the county convention is set for June or at Lockhart.

Caldwell County Texas AL &, Burleson Congress Joseph Faust Lee Beaty Nor Geo W.W. Kyser J. J. Sanders Wherltt Wa. McDowell J. P. Lippott Marriot BH. G Lockhart

Lavaca County Returns Endorse Local Gubernatorial and Judicial Candidates

Lavaca County voters endorsed county officers and several candidates for re election. The ballot favored Neal and Colquitt for chief justice Mur kees for congress and Ellin for district attorney. A special committee would organize the county ticket for the primary and arrange for the action of the executive committee at Lavaca and Wharton counties.

Lavaca Hazletsriire Texax Loven CoUty Sonte Tinkrett Neal Colquitt Garrett Fap Ehief Supreme Judicial District Mur Kees Congress Puatns Malletspury Senate

Anderson County Democratic Primary Results

Palestine Texas June 18 Democratic primaries held in Anderson County for county district and state officers. District attorney Judge Menopte defeated incumbent Jere Crook by a large margin. State senator Marking beat Mon G Cae. County officers Henry Brent and Judge G W Hodson won. State representation Rose Fowler elected over G S Rosy.

Anderson Palestine Texas Andewton Menopte Athens G. W. Hodson J. W. Lmsford Rose Fowler Rosy

Cameron County Democratic Convention Picks Slate in Brownsville

Cameron County Democratic gathering in Brownsville on Saturday evening appointed delegates to state conventions. They instructed for state officers Lanham Ball Robbins Lane Terrell Lefevre Joy Davidson for criminal appeals Williamey for associate justice Colquitt tullretid commissioner Garner for religions Wiiley for State senator Husserl and Seabury for representatives.

Cameron County Brownsville Texas Ths Lanham Ball Robbins Lane Terrell Lefevre Joy Davidson Court of Criminal Appeals Williamey Ansociate Colquitt Siondr Garner Wiiley Husserl Seabury

San Saba County Democratic Convention Adopts Uniform Primary Plank

In San Saba Texas on June 14 the county democratic convention elected delegates to state and local conventions. Delegates were urged to back a uniform primary plank in the Brats platform and to act as a rallying body for the nominating process from the recent primary. John Siders was chosen county chairman for two years. In Caldwell County Lockhart on June 16 the Democratic primary produced incumbents across most offices except county attorney where W K Baylor was defeated by Frank Roberts and precinct No 1 commissioner G A Bins...

Terie Heame Mirlin Nile Mival Parte Imi Thomes Sintec Atvile Pestntn Hall County Thomas Hamilton Heaty Colgressmnan Burleson R. . Henry Gonzales Texas Fesanien Sunty We Schlick J. W San Saba Court House John Siders Caldwell County Lockhart Cabiprest W. K. Baylor Prank Roberts G. A. Binsecis

Lavaca County Instructs for Lanham and Galveston Aid

Lavaca county convention at Hallettsville June 16 instructed for Lanham Neal Colquitt Bell Love Robbing Lefevre Terrell Garrett Burgess Paulus Ponton Hawkins Benamler Elisatorney for the twenty fifth district and for aid for Galveston unanimously while naming other district and county officials.

Lavaca Hallettsville Texas Lavaca County Lanham Neal Colquitt Bell Love Robbing Lefevre Terrell Garrett Fliat Burgess Congress Paulus Ponton Jake Walters Hawkins Benamler Elisatetorney Swenty Galveston

Kaufman County Primary Results and Burnet County Count

In Kaufman County Texas on June 16 the primary listed state officers for selection with De Graffenfeld as congress candidate Faul for State Senate Brown for representative Dillard for judge Costilin county judge Henderson sheriff Fender county treasurer Bock assessor Nevis county surveyor. In Burnet County Leo J. Rountree led James H. Faublon in a primary for State senator with results not expected to change after three small heats.

Kaufman County Kaufman Texas de Graffenfeld Congress Faul Senate Brown Dillard Foe Dinther Costilin Henderson Sherit Fender Bock Aapesant Nevis Rountree Burnet County Burcet Leo J. Rountree James H. Faublon

Brown County Endorses Streetman for Civil Appeals Judge

Brownwood Texas June 16 Brown county delegates in convention afternoon endorse Milam County Instructor for Law Streetman for judge of the court of civil appeals without opposition.

Brown County Brownwood Texas Brown Counnty Law Milam County Court of Civil Appeals

Funeral of Rev. Grafton in Sherman Texas

Funeral services for Rev. W. K. Grafton who died from brain paralysis after heat during Sunday service were held at Cumberland Presbyterian church in Sherman. Masonic rites followed with attendance from local lodges. multiple ministers assisted including M. L. Cowden Bonham and Charles Manton Marns. Community officials paused business as services proceeded.

Grafton Sherman Texas W. K. Grafton Cumberland Presbyterian Church M. C. Jonagon Whitewrlant M. L. Cowden Bonham Charles Manton Marns M. Templeton Clarksville McCannell Whitesboro

Dr Le Grand Admitted to Bail in Hlemputond Texas

District court records show Dr Le Grand admitted to bail in Hlemptond Texas on June 16 under $5000 bond after waiving examination. He awaited grand jury action and was released on bond.

le Grand Hlemputond Texas Dune 16 de Or Carend D.C. Tompkins

Burnett's Vanilla Extract Praised for Purity

An advertisement extols Burnett's Vanilla Extract as real vanilla and nothing else. It emphasizes purity and urges always using Burnett's brand.

Supreme Court Affirms Suit To Cancel Oil Contracts

The Supreme Court today affirmed a lower court ruling canceling two contracts that sought to convey oil and mineral rights to Charles Nicholson. Nicholson and John Mandy were involved as patentees, with Mandy later transferring rights to the National Oil Pipe Line Co and the Empire State Coal and Iron Co. The decision found no valid consideration to support the contracts and upheld the defendants as purchasers for value in a fraud claim, with the trial court having held the contracts procured by fraud.

Austin Texas Supreme Car Today Naena Ol and Pipe Line Company Richard Teel Hardin County Charles 4 Nicholson John ¥. Mundy National Ol and Pipe Line Company Empire State, Old, Coal and Iron Company Hch Mandy Emupinies Musk Onl Watlee Hel Plarntifs Nicholwin

Negro Shot to Death in Texas Arrest Attempt

In Bretham Texas on June 16 Bol Meredith alias Bob Ridley allegedly attacked Officer John Lockett during arrest of Meredith. Lockett shot Meredith, who died after advancing with a knife. Lockett and former Texas Ranger EW Machen reported continuing to town with the body.

John Lockett Bol Meredith Bretham Texas Secont Bob Ridley Pollceman Lockett Wimoet Mergiith Tockent Meredit EW. Machen Texas Ranger Brophy Tar Eld Art Leckett Mr. Leckett Leekety Machen Remilus i M Negro

Habeas Corpus Quest In Hillahara Case Noted In Calendar

A habeas corpus petition involving John Terrell in Hillahara Texas is highlighted in the Tennessee criminal calendar. Judge Scott at Wace is to hear the case tomorrow as Terrell reportedly offered to go without requirement and papers were served as Bearborough prepared to bond the train.

Hillahara Texas John Terrell Dover Tenn Scarborough Scott Wace Cole Tennessee Terrell Ion Bearborough

LattRill Case Dismissed After First Trial Conviction

In Greenville a city court dismissed the case against Lewis Luttrell on State motion after a prior trial in Hunt County resulted in a guilty verdict and life term for murder. The earlier judgment was reversed, nullifying the life sentence.

Oil Charter Notices From Texas Firms

Chartered El Paso Deyah Oil company of El Paso to prospect for oil and minerals with M. O. Wright and others listed as directors. Rock River Oil and Transportation company, Beaumont and Rockford groups, capital stock 2.0 million to explore oil, derricks, pipelines, ships and steamers. several directors named from Beaumont and others. Also Beaumont based Buck Dymestie Barnes and associates form a company with capital stock 1000 to pursue refining and crude oil operations.

New Austiy Texas el Paso Fl Paso M. O. Wright John KB. Freed Haddock J. W. Maggosin B. M. Darbyshire Wlof. Robbong J. O'Conner Cyton Ryan el Papo Rock River Oil and Transportation Comany Leaumont Rockford T. WL Hopkins Hfuival I. Cy N. Bort Nebolt Wis J. A. Hkuteau Tinin Hii C. J. Eastmap Steele Beaumont Buck M. Haney Ie I. Stevens W. . Clein Ition Leauwont E. E. Weeks San Antonio

Witnesses Gather for Cleveland Ogborm Murder Trial

Witnesses traveled to San Antonio and Angleton Texas for the Cleveland Ogborn murder case trial moving from Bresorhi county. Names listed include Tr. a BK Smith A Saubens Ti Larbe Horacene M Crews F oS Carvin Dick Terug v Vanvin J HH Ween A FR Mysterson attorney J TL Weeme aherim 3. S Smits deputy sheriff.

San Antonio Angleton Texas Wee Chang Bresorhi County San Anton Smith A. If Saubens Ti" Larbe Horacene M. Crews F Os Carvin Dick Terug V. Vanvin J. HH. Ween A. FR. Mysterson At.torpey J. TL. Weeme Aherim Smits Diputy Sheriff

Mower Arrives in Beaumont Focusing on Acre Deals and Oil Trade

Beaumont Texas June 16 Edwin H Mower arrives in the city and pursues closing on 160 adjacent Burt refinery land and potentially 100 more acreage. He represents eastern capitalists big steel interests from Missouri and Kansas and aims to align with the Guffey Petroleum company steamer project in port. The Post reports a rising focus on coal minerals and the coastwise oil trade with assurances of the Burt refinery fences and Port Neches development. The oil market shows improved mood with brokerage activity and multiple wells mentioned including Houston area and nearby lake prospects.

Beaumont Texas Post Edwin H. Mower Burt Alee Mr. Mowrr Jopldt Missouri Kansas Mr. Mower

All Run Down Women in Early Summer Letter

A society woman Miss Bean F Healy of St Paul writes about Peruna curing her headaches backache and lack of ambition after taking Peruna last summer She states she now feels well and thanks the product for the improvement.

Perana Ilae

Boring Project Planned in Grimes County Texas

M M Bigelow arrived in Bryan Texas to inspect a drilling project in Grimes County. He said machinery was arriving and boring would begin in a few days locally after preparations.

Bryan Texas M. M. Bigelow Pankey Girlmex County

New Uniforms for Fire Department Today

The fire department plans a full wardrobe change to pew uniforms today, with all personnel wearing the new attire as part of the department wide rollout.

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