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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
6
The observance marked freedmen's day with a grand parade and an address by L Richardson praising Black progress since emancipation. The event mixed jubilation with calls for continued racial equality, recounting wartime struggles and postwar gains while noting white support at times.
Dispatch from Moneas City reports a new road project from Stonychaie to the gulf via Houston, with A J Walter of the Southwestern Promoting Company as promoter. The plan links Houston to a Gulf division station and may create a Houston to Grimes county connection, impacting local property and transport.
A historical text portrays speeches urging participation and civil rights, praising resilience and moral progress. It notes celebrations of emancipation era themes, contrasting present discrimination with calls for Christian unity and educational advancement. It references former enslaved people now claiming rights and the push for broader social reform.
The excursion of the Southern Pacific shop employees will depart on Saturday June 8 from Houston at 8 a.m. and La Porte as the outbound point. Return is scheduled for 8 p.m. with plans for a large turnout following a prior successful trip.
Railway clerks of Houston lodge No 28 will hold a meeting tomorrow evening at Odd Fellows hall Mason building to discuss matters of importance.
Progressive farmer Jrawford prepares fourteen acres in Ellis County for potato production near Waxahachie. He reports yields from thirty to forty bushels per acre and sales in Waxahachie ranging from six to one dollar per bushel. Air Crawford praises the land for truck farming and diversification.
Ellis County jail in Waxahachie is described as full. The piece notes multiple men arrested and charged with intimate assault related offenses. court docket activity is described as heavy with many cases set to be heard as the calendar advances.
Sid Williams holds a revival in Waco Texas, began last night and will continue through the week. The event features aManifestations and is expected to draw a large audience with active participation.
In Shreveport Louisiana this afternoon W McCarver shot Bury Tray after a poker game feud on Texas Avenue. Tray died at Estactt Hospital a few hours later. McCarver was arrested and jailed.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a picnic at Lake with references to Hearoc Vexes June Li and terse advertising about emancipation. Details are unclear, but the item suggests a community event tied to promotional material.
A garbled report details a rumored accident at Lake Station involving the Great Northern line. The fragment mentions a crowd, agents, and a planned trip. specifics are unclear, but emphasis rests on a deteriorating locating job and a staged scene by representatives.
Early in the morning Mr J Rodgers was struck by an engine but escaped injury. The article notes a wedding at Mt Marys and a quiet marriage at Belton, with several locals mentioned and social happenings described in brief.
An odd legal question arises about who may compel witnesses for depositions and whether the courts can force appearance in appeals. The issue centers on the authority of a witness to testify and the power of the nobis to compel attendance before an appeal.
In Giddings Texas on June 1 a Dig hirhecué drew many locals and visitors to Patvolke's Ioke near Tex ington for Wel qunneiwittoy commemorations. The Patvolke group also notes Hugh Bacon recently undergone surgery and progressing toward recovery. Giddings Compress Company directors were elected for the ensuing years with officers named, including A. Palke as president and D. S. Albena as secretary, amid local concerns and health updates.
A June gathering at Gonzales aimed to support student welfare under local leaders Veof Voland and staff. Attendance drew participants from surrounding counties as the program sought to assist attendees and promote good work.
In Vultex View Texas Mr Dave Hancock suffered a severe injury this afternoon when his right jaw was torn off below the jaw line after falling into the cylinder of a threshing machine.
A Texas delegation of thirty Sunday school workers leaves Fort Worth on the Rock Island bound for Denver to attend the International Sunday School convention next week. Vicdhey of Waco, former international president, leads the group with other officers and delegates from across the state.
The North Texas Epworth League conference at Rouhaw Texas adjourned after three days. Officers elected include George Iver as president, Miseakaud King as vice president, Mey Mout While as secretary and treasurer.
The Hig cine Btandarde OF11 company reports well No 2 at Barbers Hill Texas has reached greater depth with oil and gas signs breaking surface. President Patio UUfiggini arrived and locals gather hopeful crowds expect a gush of oil potentially over 200 feet high.
The Mehth annual commencement at St Patrick's School featured a formal program with a list of medals and prizes awarded. Officials and performers included Cochites Maritic peers, Misuea Power, N Brown, and various teachers and students recognized for achievements in Christian doctrine, spelling, arithmetic, geography, and music departments.
The text lists premiums and attendances across classes from primary to eighth grade. Names include Rennie Owen James Gillespie Thomas Millruth Wi liam Garvey Cinade Gillespie Halph Mulvey Sista Class Mas ter Philp McAyshan Master Bluer Hucke Martera Douglas Untty Alfred Tull Joseph Nolan Lowrenes Delhoume Edgar Meathews Frank Walker John Nolan Albert Rickert Ede Garvey Roliard Miyfield Man tore Arthur McCollum Hernard Levick Biddle Wall John Alasonnet Harry Dwen Karl Mautvey Master William Bisson Masters William Garvey George Dei TV VA John Nicholsen Goo Condant Thom. Dongheris Witten BHnoel James Garver Howard Mulvey
George Delhomme and Claude Gillespie appear in a list drawn by Master Edward A Power for Second Premium for Good Conduct. Masters James Gillesple Thomas McGrath Willem Garvey alee AUil er amd op McAughan draw by Master William Garvey.
The death of prominent La Porte citizen Ewell age 70 due to apoplexy at his home at 5 p.m. is reported. He leaves a wife three sons Martin and W J Ewell of La Porte and a daughter Mrs Ashton of La Porte. The funeral will be from Nay Ridge on Sunday at 2 p.m. with services and burial to follow.
Assistant City Ticket Agent J T Monroe of the Southern Pacific wed Miss Bes sie Pruitt a Fifth Ward belle in a ceremony held at the bride’s home 129 Liberty avenue Mrs Praire mother of the bride assisted with the nuptials
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