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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1902

Page

3

Fitzsimmons Training in Bath Beach Ahead of Jeffries Fight

Robert Fitzsimmons has returned from Chicago and begun regular training at Bath Beach. The large room is set up as a training pavilion with Rubins as sparring partner and Fitesimmona arranging a course of work. Plans discuss holding the bout across the river at Juarez with a 1000 seat arena but officials may resist Mexican government permits.

York Robert Fitzons Chicago Bath Beach Jeffries Fitesimmona Rubim Paso Texas Lorey Guf and Fiigiimmons Juarez Fron Sien Seesulon Belioved

One Favorite Wins at New Orleans Steeplechase

Weather clear as Lingo tops a field with steeplechase favorites. Jockeys J. Ley and Mr. Waves are reinstated after restaging the race and results list include many named horses and selling events with times and distances noted.

New Orleans Orlean Lingo Wan J.ley Mr. Waves Wixod Bristol Soliing Dr. Stephens Difnoe Ante Tile Prince Doe Collinge Deponun Wim Linty Lotter Wiase McWilliama

Unclear Race Card From Francisco Track

Fragmentary report from Francisco on a Monterey Oakland track event listing several horses and positions for multiple furlongs and selling races. Names include Archiladd Maxim Pride Pie and Derby Winner Kildae with unclear results and times.

Francisco Oakland Ainborough Lini

Lockhart Hosts Boxing Card with Wins for Local Favorite

In the San Antonio versus Lockhart bout the hometown fighter won two of five planned rounds. The crowd filled the arena as fans watched the action and cheered for the local favorite amid a lively atmosphere.

Texas Death Roll Notices Prompt Local Obituaries

Texas death notices list multiple individuals dying in February across towns including Gibries Lampasas and Madisonville. Anni e Darden and others are remembered with brief causes cited and burial plans noted for local communities. The items mention families, locations, and dates, reflecting a regional death roll column.

Possible Strike Rumor Shakes Huntington and Fort Smith

A Fort Smith dispatch says unofficial reports from Huntington indicate a serious labor dispute brewing. The note warns that a strike is probable and could affect coal operations in the region.

Huntington Ark Rook Fort Smith Hunt

Coal Strike Threat Echoes Through Kansas Mine Field

The Kansas and Texas Coal Company faces a brewing revolt as a 50 cent per ton coal price cut triggers worker discontent. About 100 men threaten strike after the order, recalling past conflicts over labor and imported workers. UMW official Sordiers Brackney declined to comment as the situation rapidly evolves.

Volentien Katwas Tosaa Pompaniy Soordiars &. F

Beaumont Budget Reports New Block And Tragedy

Beaumont Texas February 28 Norman Martin son of Charles Martin an employee of the Reliance Mining mills was seriously injured possibly fatally after an accident at work. A new five story block will rise on Orleans Street near Rawle with plans by Kanfoin and Sol. Also reported are a fire at Fremont base and a sewer cave in on Milly Street. J J Frost longtime resident died at his Travis Street home.

Gibries Texas Annie Darden Darden Lampasas Jennings Inny Tide Temple Terns Edward HW. Wynne Atv Corpus Wryne Domien Rh. W A. H. Vanetian Iton Fo W. Daehaug Houston J. W. Morris Snipe Ile Qo Amousty Les Mto Girst Dewd J, 1Ings Lodge Beaumont Norman Martin Charles Martin Retlance Martin Tip Martio Erie Sfirtin Tite Baek Goldateliy Risharddon Sical Weslows Felusry Orleans Street Rawle Kanfoin & Sol Jack Wall J. J. Frost Beaupront Frost Poona Travis Street

Bankruptcy Petition Filed in Beaumont Texas

Hiram Rudnick, once a resident of Galveston, filed for bankruptcy in Beaumont Texas on February 28. He lists debts around 1925 with notes payable to Leich Thoroten and claims exemptions on homestead property including $200 of household goods. The heatsman National Bank sues Central Oil Co for $1000.

Beaumont Texas Hiram Rudnick Calveston Leich Thoroten Otis Galveston Heatmeant National Bank The Central Oil Company

Farmers National Bank of Winnsboro Texas Planned

Comptroller approves organization of Farmers National Bank of Winnsboro Texas with 30,000 capital. Officers include RS Kimbrough president and Jon Kimbrough cashier. First National Bank of Mesquite Texas authorized to commence business with 50,000 capital.

Post Washington Thomas F. Shelton G. RK. LI. White W. 8 Mims A. Baller Gorman Farmers National Bank of Winnsboro Texas RS Kimbrough Jon Kimbrough

Bankruptcy Petition Filed in Federal Court for Haobilithesary S4033

Fort Worth report states J W Eggleston fled a petition to bankruptcy in the Federal Court. The estate lists assets of 425 dollars, including homestead and household goods, with exemptions. The table indicates debts from outdated Sua ventures held by wholesale firms in the North and West.

Fort Worth Tez@s J. W. Eggleston

Bankrupt Petition Filed by B A Coffield in Federal Court

A bankruptcy petition was filed today in federal court by B A Coffield of Rockelsdale. Liabilities amount to 2001 with alleged exemptions claimed.

Austrn Terns B. A. Coffield Rockelsale

Wadron and Brogan Deed Recorded in Henderson County

In Athens Texas February 28 Wadron and Brogan of Malakor Texas filed a deed of conveyance in the Henderson county clerk’s office. H L Mhigg of Malikor serves as the trustee.

Athens Texas Wadron & Brogan Malakor Henderson County H. L. Mhigg Malikor

Resignation Reported in Dallas Firm Shuffle

In Dallas on February 28 W. B. Green of a local firm submitted a resignation to EBL Gwatney. No statement was provided explaining the move.

Dallas Texas W. B. Green Thors Ebl Gwatney

Passenger Train Plunges Into Creek Near Zebelia Georgia

A southbound Southern Railway passenger train on the Columbus trunk derailed into a creek near Zebelia Georgia on February 25. Several crew members and passengers sustained injuries including engineman A F Matthews and baggagemaster Hill. conductor J H Kendall reported non serious injuries. The wreck was blamed on weakened structure from heavy wear and a bent van.

Southern Railway Griffin Columbus Trench B. Stevens Agriculture of Georgia Chilton Jones Southegg Railway J. H. Kendall New York

Destructive Storm Ravages Southeast Railroads Harsh Weather

Atlanta February 24 A sweeping storm across Georgia Alabama Tennessee Virginia North and South Carolina and Florida leaves seven dead and many injured. Bridges washed away and rail lines crippled with extensive flood damage across the region. Athens Georgia power outage darkens city as rivers swell and water works suffer heavy losses.

Atlanta Gulf States Georgia Alabama Tennessee Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Florilla Chattaloocnon Trempigre Suvantah Columbuis Din Warishi Fiteu Athens Athwie Leone Birent Ralway Company Tiehluery Rif Athioty Suthern Crewe Athenta Hitherton Wu Nalley New Orleans West Eines Owork Chittanoog Nashville Hatteneega St. Lois Georgia Palk Central Geireloveo Contine Ford Calhoun Falls Montgomery

School House Damaged by Thursday Throw

A damaged school house in Colorado reports severe damage from a Thursday incident. The incomplete text references a school house, February events, and local damage. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.

Colorado Tesas Ae Ea

Texas Specials and Regional Briefs Across Towns

Texas briefs report varied local news from Clarendon to San Antonio. Kansas-like weather notes, a fatal train collision in Colorado, legal moves on assault and bail in San Antonio, church and telephony developments in El Campo and Greenville, brewery labor talks in San Antonio, and revival meetings in Wharton and Calvert with canal output changes noted. Specific names include Enginever Newton Frakes, D. W. and Brooks Heckham, Solomon Holmes, Dr. Simmons, Rev EB Darell, and James Helm.

Clarendon SM Wre Colorado Newton Frakes Wax Fredericksburg Christin Linde Blanco County Paris Lamar Conn EL Campo D. W Brooks Heckham Solomon Holmes Quakville WW. F. Simmons Fle Greesviluge Bey Aude Pew Wharton Dr. Heal Houston Calvyert Calvert Owl Miliex Hyntsville EB. W. Darel Christian Church James Helm Olere

Presbyterians Seminary President Announces Fall Opening

Austin Texas March 28. T Sampson president of the Presbyterian Theological Seminary spoke today clarifying the seminary plans for the coming fall. He noted efforts over the past year to raise funds across the state to support the institution.

Austin Texan Krer T. Sampson Presbyterian Thelogia' Seminary Sampapo

Texas Fire Record Reports Losses Across Towns

A rapid Texas fire report lists losses valued around thirty thousand dollars with multiple residences and stores damaged. Unterhack and Heatrix goods store, Mr. Wo Gilbert property, and a W Vanpelt store are noted as destroyed or damaged with partial insurance figures and totals.

Duhno Tezay Folyriry Unterhack & Heatrix

Fire Damages Homes in Mineola and Rondo Texas

Fire destroyed the residence of J. W. McMarry in Mineola at 2 0 o'clock causing about 6000 in loss with 2400 insured. Origin of fire unknown. Also damaged the storehouse and residence of A J Oment Ege in Rondo Texas with total loss around 1100 and insured carry.

Mineols Texas J. W. McMarry Rondo Texariuna Fetiuier A. J

Barpen Croft Case Stirs Insured Loss Discussion

In San Antonio on February 28 a request arose regarding the science of Dr J H Barpen Croft avoune, with a loss of 140 dollars reportedly covered by insurance.

San Antonio J. H. Barpen Croft

Batson to Be Returned as Murder Suspect

Special dispatches report Sheriff Perkins of Calcasieu Parish Louisiana will escort Ed Batson back to Wales Parish to face murder charges. Batson asserts his innocence as he is transported with his mother Mrs F P Payne and local officers observing the examination of a box sent to Mrs Payne. Relatives express concern over the peril and the journey to Lake Charles and the return trip.

St. Louis Sherif Perkins Calcaslon Parish Splekard Ed Batsen Burl Forby Dherift Spickard Batnon Earl Felect Alamother Mra J. Payne Mrs. Payne Express Office Clee Lake Charles Bytson

Durham Arrives in Fort Smith in Murder Bank Robbery Case

George Durham, accused with John Duon of robbing Clarksville bank and killing Sheriff John Bowers, reached Fort Smith with U S Marshal Payton Talbot. Talbot had traveled to Wichita to secure governor approval and support for Durham’s transfer. Durham to be taken to Clarksville soon.

Fort Smith, Ack George Durham John Duon Wichita Kan Clarksville John Bowers Fort Smith United States Payton Talbot Talbot Overnor Davis Talbot Lei Die Stanley Kensle Landower Dirham Durham

Brain Lifted in Remarkable Surgery on Pastor Starr

New York February 8 reports from Baltimore to the World describe a striking operation on William A. Starr pastor of the Broadway German Methodist Episcopal Church. Surgeons freed nerves causing neuralgia by removing affected nerve roots and the patient is said to be recovering well.

New York Baltimore William A. Starr Broadway Thie City

Redistricting debate shapes Texas Democratic chairmen formation

Dallas February 24. State Democratic executive committee members discussed redistricting and the appointment of chairmen. The plan fixes representation at one vote for every 200 gubernatorial votes, with county committees handling vacancies and contests. The meeting ended as Wells was thanked for his service and plans to reconvene.

Dallas Texas State Democratic Executive Committee Wells the Oriental Giddlage Brenligm Wella John de Steplenton Ablione Wellh Steppenpon Stephene Eon National Apy Bolls Tempirany Organitio George W. Atmatring Fort Worth Jamen He Wells Vielhie Sanat

Cockrell Seeks Rigid Enforcement at State Convention

Paisne Texas February 28 Cockrell a Dallas member of the State executive committee led a push for strict enforcement of the prime resolution and plans to convey the Gent Li to the State convention. Those favoring the move aim to operate counties out of the temporary organization that do not hold their primaries. June 14 is set by the ceramic tree and Coke’s own county will hold its primaries on May 15.

Paisne Texas Cockcott Dallas Mie Thii Jine Coke

Garrison Declines Run for Congress in Second District

In Timpson Texas on February 7 Hon T B Garrison states he will not seek the congressional nomination this time. He thanks supporters across the district and says he would not enter a political campaign out of respect for the voters and to allow the district to choose a candidate.

Timpson Texas Hon. T Garrison Fame Congress Mer Steck

Texas Political Notes From Across Texas

Denton notes support for K Y Curtis realigning railroad commissioner. Hillsboro reports Jack Beall running for congress with primaries on April 2. Hopetown sees city election talk and several candidates. A major race shapes between F F Sime and LC Bostham for mayor. Argyle cites M J Arnold challenging J Dor ltr Fiseeet Hulorial representative. Calvert election set for April 1 for two council seats. Larkhart mayoral race plans and three council seats on April ballot. No clear announcements yet. incumbents likely to run unopposed.

Denton Texas Wil K. Y Curtis Hillsboro Mow Jack Beall Fllla County Hoptevny Ing City F. Sime LC. Bostham Donte M. J. Arnold Argyle Joa J. Dor Whee Cooke Calvert W. Tipgenbottam Lorkhart Hae

Aurea and Yeoman Tow Frem from Galveston to Liverpool

In a February sequence a British steamer Aurea ran aground after assisting a sister ship. The Yeoman towed the Spanish freighter Frean ashore at Cape Henry, then headed to Norfolk for bunkers. En route, in dense fog, the Yeoman grounded near Cape Weary while sailing to Liverpool.

Aurea Baltimore Macritme Exchange Cape Henry Irishheteumphly Yeomin Galveston Liverpool Newport News Philadelphia Voorman Frean Otott Delaware Yeownas Norfolk Hie Forums Linthi Cape Weary Ume

Admitted to Bail on Habeas Corpus in Texas Case

Henry Nester and John Morgan faced theft charges for taking money from Joe Dandelipe at Buck Pers Siphan home near Dallas. The crime reportedly occurred at a passenger depot on the Texas and Pacific Railway on January 23. Judge Lavy heard the habeas writ arguments and reduced bonds from 600 to 300 dollars each.

Marshall Texas Henry Nester John Morgan Joe Dandelipe Buckpers Siphan Dallas Texas and Pa ‘de Railway Lavy

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