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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1902
Page
6
The sermon argues Christianity addresses heart and spirit rather than social classes. It urges labor capital relations be guided by moral and spiritual principles, not political revolt, stressing charity, work, and personal repentance as core duties under divine law.
Brief account notes Rev. J. C. Nicholson’s sermon at Sacred Heart Church. He critiques scribes and Pharisees for outward piety without inner justice, citing Matthew 23 13 39 to urge humility and genuine righteousness over showy obedience. The transcription showsStream of religious exhortation and emphasis on inner virtue.
The narrative depicts G T M Works secretary to the Heyewrotdil manager visiting Howerow, discussing plans for riverfront development and road improvements. It mentions preparations for paving, subscriptions for local properties, and industrial initiatives aimed at urban improvement and civic appearance.
A Braumont official named Col Jones travels from Colorado County to Houston and back, visiting a Rice project and discussing a future home near Lis Wolorige. He notes the climate is delightful and plans to erect a substantial residence with a stocked garden and a dug pond on his farm, aiming to make the site a model venture.
A man identified as Cable from Phielt fell and broke his neck while diving at Rivera Beach. He died at La Porte. females transported to Houston by the Galveston Houston and Northern line and placed in care of Roce and Wright. He was a painter and a Houston painters union member.
The Houston Spiritual Society met at No. A134 San J... street for an evening of musical renditions by the orchestra and Red Men's quartette. William Hodgkins accompanied on the piano as members gave talks about their experiences and reasons for spiritual belief. Mrs. Wood served as president and Mrs. Bertha Malcombe as secretary reading articles on mediunity.
A garbled OCR fragment lists place-like strings and an address at 696 and M08 Main Street. The text mentions entities resembling Coney Inlet and Coney Island but remains largely unreadable. No clear event or person emerges from the fragment.
The text suggests openings July 1 with two caches or tents mentioned. Details are sparse, but the note implies a launch event featuring two temporary structures and a welcoming atmosphere.
The readable fragments indicate a notice of firm change for a person named Brafford D. Richardson. The text references a street area and a July 3 start, with unclear details about frequency or location and mentions two each day.
A stabbing death occurred near Sackson street at 6 o clock as Julian Perry was killed. Alexander, a colored man, was arrested on the murder charge and Orange Inns detained as an accessory. A chase by mounted officers led to Williford and Owens aiding in the pursuit. The coroner found the cause of death a knife wound to the back shoulder and hip. The accused fled the scene but was captured and sent to the station. The body was prepared for burial and the scene drew thousands of black and white onlookers.
Major General Van Zandt orders a thorough investigation into the Confederate home at Austin amid grave charges of mismanagement and mistreatment of inmates. A special committee will report to the Dallas division reunion, with camps urged to submit rosters and per capita taxes and to ensure delegates attend.
At the police station Chief Nile weeterdar received inquiries about the whereabouts of two women not heard from in years. The inquiry centers on The Wrap ie Minnities pobetly formerly Aire. Welly and Sarah Green, both linked to the Los Angeles area. Attorney Leon Moss for the probate administration in Los Angeles says the case may involve locating Horan Wiive Aldrich, a California resident. Descriptions include a blonde woman about six feet tall and weighing pounds.
A string of personal mentions notes Brats and five children residing at the Bristol, Hon. Hi Ay Vorrr of Velasco spending a day in the city as a guest of the Bristol. Harry Grossman of Sandy Point travels via Joplin Mo en route to visit. Dr J W Scott returns from New York after attending a medical meeting. Treaser K Feing and daughter Mipp Vesta depart for New Bee with Vesta set to call for Europe Hegre Saturday. Judge A B Firman of Dallas visits Beaumont on business. James Ward, former Gulf Beaumont and Kangne Oli mlwas engineer, spends Bondar in the city. Mrs W Browder returns to Galveston from Beaumont, with niece Mrs Elisabeth Maner from Manor Texas. Mrs Marie Ackerman of Buffalo N Y visits Galveston and sees friends Mrs Reynolds and Mrs Jones. Roy Wiest, Kirby Lumber agent at Beaumont, spends Sunday in Houston and notes a promising fall lumber market.
Tom Matthews colored was arrested on a morning charge of assault to murder brought by Calvin Madmaan colored. A separate report from Tiduran at WO Travle described a burglary near the International and Great Northern depot, with about $40 of stock taken from a clothing and gentlemen's furnishing house. The entry occurred Friday afternoon and was stopped by a run reader.
An advertisement touts Groves Black Root Liver Pills made from an active principle derived from Black Root. It claims relief equal to calomel, easing stomach issues and constipation with a price of 25 cents.
Prof M H Broyles of Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College heads the delegation and returns from Avatin where he attended the regular annual session.
The association's cochairman of the Texan educational delegation was chosen to represent at the National Negro Young People's Christian Congress to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, in August.
The joint committee of the Retail Clerks Union and Magnolia Camp No. 13 Wood Men of the World met at Woodmen Hall to finalize arrangements for their grand picnic at La Porte on July 4. The lineup lists names of committee members and donors from Marcy Bros to Red Front store, with prizes and events including races, diving, dancing, and contests. Special arrangements with the Southern Pacific aim to move up to 3000 attendees, with ample meals and convenient train schedules.
Vice President HH H Dickson of the Houston Business League calls listed members to assemble at the League rooms this evening at 1t oclock to receive the Southern Pacific land and immigration agents and extend courtesies of the league. Prominent northern and eastern business men will form the visiting delegation.
A Saturday rumor claimed Captain Lubbock resigned from the city appraisement board. He denied the report emphatically and said he would serve as long as the public needs him. The issue also notes university prospects and the value of accessible education at Texas.
The note mentions a change starting July 1 with two events each day. It implies a scheduling adjustment and asks if that arrangement is acceptable. The text is informal and lacks specific names or locations.
A fragmentary line mentions July 1 with ambiguous wording about duplication or doubling related to an event or instruction, but no clear subject, place, or participants are identifiable from the text.
Foster pitched valiantly as the Cawthons, led by a seven run third inning on Ingraham, thrashed Nacogdoches 17 to 2 at home. Wilson and Edmondson led with hits while Jenkins and Foster contributed strong defense and key hits as Lake Charles fans watched a high scoring ballgame.
St James Hotel in Dallas collapsed at 2 o clock this morning. One dead and three injured were pulled from the rubble. About twenty people are believed trapped as fire department, police, and citizens cooperate to recover the dead and injured amid great excitement and uncertain information.
A trolley crash near Chestnut Hill injured several, with Augusta Shine and Martin Donohue among the severely hurt. Francis Curry suffered multiple fractures as the car toppled and collided with a second trolley at the grade foot. Most passengers endured contusions and shock. many were later discharged from hospital.
Beaumont man Dr D S Speer closes a contract for a vast tract of rice land near Beaumont. The 160000 acre property, bought by Northern capitalists, will be opened for immediate colonization and land use expansion.
William Masterson of Sandy Point visits the city and reports a robust corn crop on Oyster Creek despite hardship. He shows three simple proofs and predicts a harvest near ten bushels per acre with oats also promising, while his brother Judge James Masterson notes a good overall crop outlook in Brazoria County.
An Orthodox gathering yesterday at 3 p.m. heard Prof. Lb. H. Miller deliver a two hour talk in Behalf of Zionism. The audience remained spellbound and showed strong appreciation for his lecture and its apparent support for Zionism.
Mr John Young Bedell formerly of the Oriental hotel at Dillas the Rice in Houston and the Driskill at Avastin has associated himself with the Logan in Houston. This leads to the promotion of Mr RM Taylor who is now made clerk of the Logan.
Fire department responded to an alarm at box Mi 44. Firefighters found a blaze in a porch area causing about 197 damage to the dwelling at 014 Texan Avenue owned by M. Wisher. Authorities report the origin and cause are under investigation.
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