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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1902
Page
5
Report of a Southern Pacific Pathé excursion to Rockport notes favorable reception and interest in immigration. Excurionists praise hospitality, discuss crops, wine from Texas, and prospects for settlement while addressing weather, transit, and regional opportunities.
A Southern Pacific Norther executive party visited Port Lavaca Texas for a seaside outing on Lavaca Bay. They toured gardens and exhibits, enjoyed chowder, and were hosted by local residents. The group then traveled by train to San Antonio for continued events and a visit to San Pedro springs.
In Austin on June 27 a Burnet convention nominated J. Rountree for district senator after a stubborn contest. The Willismean county victory came by a single vote and defied expectations that delegates from Travis Lampasas and other counties would swing away. The result surprised many and dismissed talk of a dark horse entering the race.
Democratic senatorial delegates from Wharton Matagorda Chambers Galveston and Brazoria counties will convene in Galveston at the court of civil appeals building at Twentieth and Winter streets tomorrow afternoon at 5 o clock to renominate V D Wilkerson of Galveston, seen as likely to seek re election.
Weatherford Texas June 26 The congressional convention to nominate a successor to Congressman Lawhan will meet July 7. Neither candidate has enough votes to secure election and the race appears to be decided by small vote transfers. Candidates adopt unusual activity to keep the public in doubt.
Fort Worth hosts the eighth annual Texas Police Chiefs and City Marshals session ending at noon. Officers elected include President W. M. Ren Fort Worth and Secretary Treasurer M. T. Porbest Houston. The group plans to memorialize the Legislature on an Industrial school bill for boys and took an excursion to the interurban road.
Charles Walter, a longtime resident of El Paso, attempted suicide by cutting his throat at a saloon. He drank beer before slashing his neck, but severed only a partial artery. Bartender alarmed, doctor says Walter may live as he receives care.
Vessel movements list arrivals and clearances with ports including Sabine Texas and Port Arthur. Entries show ships such as Alabama from Bocar del Toro Nicaragua and Ballots Bidorady heading to New York. Another vessel Sabine arrives from Pilindelhia while Behov er Olga goes to quarantine from Uoatsacoaloos.
New York June 27 Texans registered in New York include Houston residents J Mendelovits and G A Precinun at Gilsey Bou Antonio Mr and Mrs J S Sweet in Si Denia Wace Minn U Cartwright of Morton Montgomery Mike Ti Wood Morton Sumi Mra Ly B Hungock Manhattan Fort Worth Walter Prowett Everett Ri Pollo Mra Tashies Fifth Avenue falvenion L Featherstone Aster Gainesville M S Hemer St George.
An advertisement touts Burnett’s Vacllla Extract as superior to rival tinctures. It claims higher strength and better quality, noting a small premium per bottle for greater efficacy and flavor.
The Texas Supreme Court overruled a rehearing in Austin v McCall, holding a contract to buy the old water plant void for missing a sinking fund but allowing a new contract. It also reversed Logan v Curry, ruling three years occupancy can grant land against later claims and that a sale to the land commissioner bars later buyers, with implications on proof of occupancy and state challenges.
Austin Texas June 7 The court of criminal appeals adjourned for the term after disposing of cases including transfer orders to Tyler for certain defendants. During the term 168 cases were disposed of with felonies 54 affirmed 46 reversed 5 dismissed and total 105. misdemeanors 21 affirmed 24 reversed 10 dismissed total 61. The court will convene in Tyler on the first Monday in October.
In Galveston Texas June 27 Fred Van Deren Taylor and Miss Helen Waterhouse were married last evening in a city church. The couple are well known in local social circles and the wedding drew friendly attention from friends and family.
A large warehouse known as the Carothers building at Sixth and Jackson in Waco burned this morning. The loss is extensive with furniture spillover, including fifty sewing machines from R T Dennis Company. The Katy railroad baggage car was saved by a switch engine, delaying Train 8. The blaze caused disruption to local tracks and water service.
A cottage at Greanville Greenville Texas owned by Cartle Anders andLon Pony was destroyed by fire yesterday morning. The loss was estimated around 700 dollars with contents incinerated. The cause is unknown and no injuries reported.
A Bastrop Texas residence belonging to August Elaner was completely burned in a blaze on June 27. Firefighters fought the flames as the house and contents were reported a total loss with damage estimated around ten thousand dollars.
Fire last night destroyed the Presley store on South Eleventh atogic and was entirely burned. The building was insured.
A telegram from Jimulin Mosico says John Mout sler, an American, allegedly shot and killed another American. The victim is unnamed. Mout sler’s family, including sister of Thomas Cheele, owner of the city’s tale shop, are traveling to Monterey for study. Details are sparse.
Proceedings held today in the supreme court with several actions. Applications granted bond and motions for rehearing denied or dismissed. Cases include administrators executors from Tom Green Travis and Galveston counties plus Western Union Telegraph Company and others. Court adjourned after announcing the foregoing.
The pimmer normal is jettaring daily in attendance and interest. There are pow seventy teachers enrolled. Some teachers attending early normals expect to enter Huntsville next week and complete work. The state superintendent allows three weeks attendance to enter certification exams. This enables teachers to roll time into July 10 and apply for certificates. Free text books are highly appreciated by students. The primary work shown here proves a popular feature. A number will apply for the permanent primary certificate.
In Crowley Louisiana the Corkran Ol company case was heard in district court this morning with Judge Detiailion taking it under advisement and adjourning court for the summer vacation. A heavy south wind blew all day and rain is hoped for tomorrow.
Galveston Texas June 27 Jackus Lobenstein died Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the John Bealy hospital. He lived in Galveston and Moyston for years and was well known. He was once connected with Kroger restaurant and more recently employed at the beach. He left a number of friends among his associates. The notice lists Pacific Express official A Rosy in Dallas and F G Chace as agents, with other details partially legible.
In Houston Cherne thin Krupp who runs a saloon at Washington and Stanley Streets faces an involuntary bankruptcy petition filed in U S court. A deputy marshal has seized the defendant’s assets awaiting action by Referee Judge James E H Burnett. Claims list debts of about 1200 with stock valued around 1000. hearing set for July 2.
Rome reports Lone De Samper, a member of the pope's household, arrived in Mexico three months ago with instructions to pursue a mission. The mission is described as successful, though the details are garbled in the source.
The report details the accidental death of Will Thompson, a somber Lockhart resident, while driving a team about three miles west of Hastrop on June 27. The account notes a late evening incident with a man of the family and mentions a farm area in Smith County, Texas, along with a weather line about rain benefiting crops but arriving too late to help the corn.
From the state capital the governor reports improving health while Confederate pension checks are to be mailed July 1. The attorney general will file suits against several corporations for illegal banking and loan activities. The adjutant general prepares for a military encampment as officials outline forthcoming charters and court actions.
At the Detroit convention on June 21 Governor Agron Bliss of Saginaw was renominated for a second term. The ticket includes Antony T. Mies of Saginaw for governor and Alexander Maltland of Marquette for lieutenant governor, with Fred M. Warner of Farmington as secretary of state and Daniel McCoy of Grand Rapids as treasurer. Perry W. Power of Cadine as Auditor General, Charles A. Blair of Jackson as attorney general, Wilbur A. Wildy of Pawpaw as Commissioner of State Lands and Forestry, Cole A. Foil of Albion as superintendent of public instruction, and Patrick O. Kelly of Detroit with L. Wright of Ironwood as members of the State Board of Education.
An elderly visitor interrupts a young woman whose reverie by the window centers on memories of a lost romance. The conversation reveals the ache of farewell to moonlight drives, magnolia trees, ballroom dances, and the verses the lover wrote, ending with the elder urging truth and resolution.
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