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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1902
Page
7
A damaged Bay City text discusses rapid local growth, rising prices, and business expansion. It notes hotel and canal projects, a shift in commerce, and the strain of water and weather on agriculture while mentioning tax and financial concerns and plans for public works.
Burglars broke into a Texan Central location, stealing a quantity of dry goods. Police urge any witnesses to come forward.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a water and theft incident with unclear names and missing details. The fragment mentions a police report and a suspect tied to stolen dry goods, but many words are illegible, hindering full reconstruction of the events.
The article notes strong probability that Rev Eugene Crawford of Alabama will be chosen to replace Rev Seth Ward as pastor of Central Mission Church in Galveston. It details Crawford's background with the Alabama conference and his roles, and mentions recent changes in the church leadership and related appointments.
The death notices report Charles Allen Harris aged 1 month son of Mr and Mrs F P Horely of West Prairie Avenue Medat S40 andny Hight with funeral at 3 pm yesterday conducted by Rev Jolvet D William. Interment in German cemetery. Edith B Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs David T Moore died yesterday at 417 Cant street. Funeral service by Rev John Grey at the residence Gipom and remains shipped via Southern Pace to Orange with private and other relatives.
A resident at 1018 Vine Street died after a fatal blaze in the early evening. The body was removed as police and fire crews investigated the scene. Funeral arrangements are pending with services at a local German cemetery.
Members of the Moxonie lodge held a banquet at the Algeria total with a large crowd in attendance. Attendees included Hon Aaston Mores Groot and Duytun Mose of Bucuet. Prof AL Stillbsts spoke on business. JW Murray left for Central Texas on an extended visit. A spring normal will begin soon. A Kerrville trip for the Sports Lounge conference is planned. Transcolintes farmers met at the airport hotel to discuss a threshing machine for wheat.
Fragmentary text records a ranch transfer in Wharton county and a local official action. It mentions W Racy, Chesoll Orie Ab, and a Halpern connected to the matter. The prose is garbled with garbled names and impossible phrases.
A Texan hydrographic project on the San Saba area investigates river flows for irrigation. Prof Taylor assists in understanding detles of flows to guide a future freigotion plant. Funding is pliable with about Ao acres remaining to be contracted and several parties involved.
New Iberia News reports the death of Mrs Farn tet Leblanc at St Elock aged 28. Daughter of Mr T A Derenes, her family were settlers under a distant dominion. A local official Sundux In New theria was noted as director in the city’s papers amid indictments tied to a grand jury action.
Calvert reports include Mr Rudolph Jones a former Calvert resident now a banker in Shreveport La visiting. Mrs Norma Norton visiting Hantaville to pursue a course. Captain Wilmondson of Honastan spent Thursday in Calvert. various unnamed locals noted in brief items.
In Beeville Texas a dune and damaged ouisache trees show severe foliage loss. Worm webs cover the trees and an unseen moth or worm emerges as white larval forms swarming the area. This marks an unusual attack on local trees.
The Blinn College alumni in Brenham Texas prepare an evening program featuring a notable segment focusing on Englih and German studies. Organizers emphasize a key feature of the night and note efforts by Urboutke and Harrin to enhance the program.
A fragmented note suggests a remedy claim for itching relief referencing Veiled Viuut and Beadina. The text hints at a relief product or service with a date near April 4 and mentions other terms like Terter and Uingwerne. More context is needed for clarity.
Community event promotes a grand opening Tuesday night inviting attendees to a free inner area. No specific names or organizations are clear in the fragment.
Across Beaumont on June 16 reports detail a revival by Rev. Abe Mulkey, county court actions on appraisers and probate matters, a trial death involving C. W. Bak, and political party conventions. The day includes mayoral tension over a show, a shaken jury, and local civic events.
The piece notes visiting Knights from Austin attended a religious service at the First Presbyterian Church led by Ree J. C. Oehler and Masane, with Mr Welth, president of First National Bank of Tester and the Taylor Heart of Trade, recognized for acts of charity.
La Porte Texas June 16 delegates from Galveston and local citizens welcomed Camp Hughes with a key to the city and a public reception. A concert at the Armation Hotel and a marine work demonstration drew town residents while plans for a week of activities continued.
The Grand Lodge of the Sinvir Achevelent Order of Texas held its three day session in Faxetteville with about fifty delegates from forty two lodges attending. Mayor Ho welcomed the delegates and officials were sworn in by President J. Galil. Officers elected included President Jno Mikoska Vice Presidents Dean Varre and Henry Fiat Secretaries John Pikorasm Frank Piwete and Dohy Peo elk.
Fragmented OCR note mentions rain essential for rice farming around Vinson and Jone, with references to land, canals, watering, and local concerns about shortages and irrigation planning. Context implies agricultural distress and need for weather to support crops.
Agricultural notes report alfalfa and hay crops in Texas facing drought stress over the past four weeks. Harvested tonnage is uncertain with limited rainfall and delayed weather. Projections indicate storage needs may rise as weather continues, with thousands of tons to be stored for the season.
A failed burglary attempt is reported at a La Grange saloon and restaurant. Intruders tried to gain entry through a rear window and back doors, altering shutters and moving fixtures before fleeing. No one injured, property damage noted to kitchen and dining area.
Delegates from Christian Endeavor gather in Palestine to attend sessions today and tomorrow. The town anticipates a busy schedule with numerous activities and meetings for the visiting group and local supporters.
An elderly person aged about years died this morning from injuries related to fever after a fall from a tree. The funeral will be held from the family residence tomorrow morning.
A garbled report from Bastrop Texas mentions a person named James Kelly Gadly Seaten and Jim Rolly of Toten with unclear details. It notes injuries and an ongoing investigation with an arrest count and the authorities involved.
Fort Worth records an invitation to President Roosevelt with plans for a fort Worth visit. The note references official reception, a ceremony, and public interest in the presidential itinerary amid mid century civic events.
A garbled OCR fragment advertises Chamberlain's medicine for cholera and dysentery. It mentions bottles, travel, care, steamship use, and relief by doctors, but readability is poor and facts are unclear.
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