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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1902

Page

5

Inventor John B Barnett Builds Aerial Yacht Concept

John B Barnett of McKinney Texas, a Southern Pacific brakeman, claims to have devised an aerial yacht that moves and turns under pilot control. He describes a train of balloons forming a steerable airship and reports prior inventions and a career in railroading as background.

John B. Barnett Southern Pacific Barnett McKinney Inlai Cole James A. Bourland Fie Facher A. Barnett Winter Texas Me. B. Barnett Tines Cooke County John Us Aduss Ranbury Wonder Fratser Satunloys Pally Stall England Re Wthyyort Burnett Fonda Engli Marnetc Mika Mi Mellnaon Seymour Ott Rand Harnett H. H

Experimental grayk burst of plane and frame described

The article details an inventor's floatation frame and aluminum pipe enclosure for a yacht like airship propulsion. It mentions a planned fixed vessel with dual wheel propulsion, a hypothetical management to form a company, and seeks venture capital to commercialize the invention.

Poe Hite Ables Barreto

Death of Drummond Earl of Perth Reported

From London, notice that Drummond born 1807, Earl of Perth, death announced. Other items note Amsterdam diamonds, German Transatlantry credit issues, Bigwood & Tya0 bank suspension, and colonial unrest amid priest arrest in Galicia.

Ndon Drummond Perth Orn Ondon Rwsterdam Daily Mall Symac Eklin Mexico Kcussels Edf Bigwood

Short News Bits From Across The Nation

Scattered items from various cities report tax notices in Kentucky commerce changes in New York and Illinois bank consolidations in Cleveland and Chicago, and a missionary recognition in Missouri. The summaries mention sheriff notices, corporate reorganizations, litigation in New Jersey, and planned industry schemes with multiple named entities and places.

Sensation of the Day at New Orleans Two Year-Old Race

In New Orleans on March 1 the two year old race delivered a sensational scene as Sweet Nell threw Robertson and Hepped on Miram, the steward excused the rider amid the commotion. Favorite Miram Beaggan and rival Fast horses contested multiple events with times noted for six furlongs and a mile.

New Orleans Pont FA Corrigan Miram J. Beaggan Irank Rice Sweet Net Wilton Sweet Nell Robertson Stewarts Sir Christophes Kies Tom Maytdh Dom Mynherr St Cuthbert Maggie Doyle Imp Alboln Bilver Catn Beano W Ghor Retiitie wahie—Algle M Halleen Choter Time Tvs Seititie Eit Furlonge Cari Kahler John Grisby Ben Hollum

Doyle Returns to New York Amid Turbulent Trade Rumors

A sputtering report from New York details Doyle and Fortier departing or changing teams, with references to a trade to Chicago and various unsettled rumors. The piece mentions the New York and St Johns connections, training at home, and looming decisions affecting next games and travel.

Doyle New York

American League Meeting Plans In Detroit For Delegation Events

Detroit hosts the American Leaguer delegates with Peed Ponta and Janes McNamarn organizing the visit. A schedule meeting set for March 7 will map events across the days, with potential discussion on expansion and a limited caseling process.

Detroit Mich Peed Ponta Wallington Club Janes McNamarn Petros Club Ftie Lool Syndicate Maren Tonenday Aly Caselin

New York Supreme Court Postpones Spalding Case Hearing

An argument in New York over a lawsuit by Andrew Preihman against A G Spalding and the Brooklyn Baseball Club, scheduled for May day, was postponed to next Thursday by mutual agreement.

New York Philadelphia Andrew Preaihman A. G. Spalding Brooklyn Bare Bill Club Come Tin Supreme Court

Southern Pacific Withdraws From Southwestern Passenger Bureau

The Southern Pacific filed a notice of withdrawal from membership in the Southwestern Passenger Bureau in Chicago on March 1. The line cites high operating costs and previous withdrawals by Missouri, Kansas and Texas as factors. Officials speculate the bureau may dissolve or consolidate as a result.

Southwestern Passenger Bureau Chicago Southern Pacify Sound Mieseuri Kanees Foris Rome Die Teem Dietol

Fire breaks at Texas town. insured losses partial

Fire swept through a Texas town on March 1 delaying losses at several buildings. Insurance coverage was limited and damages ran into thousands while other structures suffered partial losses amid intense heat and efforts to contain the blaze.

Laws Dallas Enfoem Mildiog Hatin Fieurmarhy Stbba Neler ANS Sbibe Insurance Tel Oder Amarket Partir Coreg Chapba Barher Iowa Wendt Mio Sithcamour Cine Pew

Fire of 1580s era described as greatest blaze in Dyffin

March 1 report from Dyffin Teras details a massive fire causing loss of buildings and furniture estimated at $12,000 with about 2800 in goods damaged. Fire company list includes Fireman’s ole Hartford and others. insurers named include Fireman’s Fund and Gervino American among several others. Widespread damage noted with total insured value around £15,000 and unrelated damaged items listed.

Dyffin Teras Jnet Uiterback & Parris Fellowiig Ole Hartford Peonsylvanis Resea Ingurapee New York Fireman's Fund Gerviio Ameren Toyel Nations Orient Flreniz Verookion Helvetia Oyher Puffore Thompsonm Drs. Wintrer Thott Dr Bi, Arcuer Robbts Pythiad Tener Hurt

Fire Damages Barn and Buildings in Seguin Texas

A blaze in Seguin damages a barn tied to PF Rehuite in the heart of the neighborhood. The adjacent two story and three story structures catch fire but are saved. Total loss and exact figures are unclear due to damaged text.

Seguin Texas Engleforth Rehuite Hosinees Elts Seliman Btein & Seiph Ceveral

Residence Fire Threatens Rosenberg Home

Fire damaged the residence of Mr. W. C. Baker in Ithnvedtangen on March 1 as neighbors aided. smokehouse nearly burned, estimated loss about $100. The servant's room and house were saved due to prompt intervention.

Rosenberg Ronentiere Terns W. C. Baker Ithnvedtangen

Restaurant at Ennis Texas Faces Unclear Incident

A March event in Ennis Texas is mentioned with damaged barbed wire and unclear details about the site and people involved. The garbled text prevents precise identification of the restaurant, incident, or outcome.

Ennis Eunia Texas

Local Polish store incident reported this morning

Fragmentary OCR text describes a morning event at a Polish store involving individuals named J. Hehur AP and Dodie Wetteged with men present. The readable lines are garbled, yielding limited concrete details on the incident or outcome.

Musker Fetlig J. Hehur

Dorten Plans Piano Ties March 4 Lighted Tile Afternoon

Unclear readable fragment notes an event on March 4 involving a piano and a tile setting, with a reference to a fortune or amount around 610,000 tied to a site. Names and full details are not discernible.

Ma Femme Tieurione

Residence Near Elgin Burned With Contents Missing Insurance

Kilgin Texas March 3 A residence two miles south of Elgin burned with contents. Jean Ontinn’s property damaged. Mr Dithen narrowly escaped serious injury. No insurance coverage reported.

Elgin Kilgin Texas Jean Ontinn Dithen

Restaurant at Colorado Colorado Veras

March 1 report notes an incident at a Colorado restaurant involving Tankey Arce and an event described as disrupted or derailed. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate a disturbance or arrest context surrounding the establishment.

Colorado Veras

Barn at Hico Hibs Texas Event Recalls Births

In Hico Texas a barn related event noted February 280 with mention of Patiilae and frevtetuttn birth references. The fragment references an individual associated with a local barn event and insurance amount 56.

Hico Hibs Texas

Residence at Madisonville in sudden morning incident

Fragmentary text reports a Madisonville residence incident on March 1 involving Mrs. Rose Utterback and a person named Dean. A claim of arson or property loss is suggested with furniture valued around 500 dollars. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Elea Rd Bulgaria Saray Madisonville Tegras Rose Utterback Dean Magda Charles I Eulsatothian Dacobeon Avalgard Ibed Technicauy

Residence at Gainanville Texas Described in Fire Report

Fragmentary text indicates a residence in Gainanville Delnearilia Texas was destroyed by fire around 100 o clock. Names include Robert Dick and local incidents referenced in unclear wording. No further verifiable details are present in the readable portion.

Gainanville Delnearilia Texas Robert Dick Glia Morilig Lous

Tenant House Fire Destroys Home at Wharton

A tenant house at Wharton burned to the ground this morning causing about 500 dollars in loss. Insurance status unavailable. Firefighters reported the blaze developed rapidly with nearby structures spared. No injuries noted.

Wharton Wharton, Terns

Railway officials visit Marshall as train arrives

A party led by a vice president and general manager of Texas and Pacific arrived in Marshall from New Orleans on a special train. The group, including Mr Gould and Mr Thorne, stayed briefly after traveling via the St Owls car and Thorne’s car, with stops en route noted but no further details provided.

Marshall Texas Frank Vianid Thin City New Griewne Thorne Texas and Pacific Wpecia Mr. Gould St. Owls

Foster's Local Forecasts Notice

Weather changes noted within twenty four hours of post time. March 1 warmer with threat noted. March 3 cooler. March 4 cool. March 5 moderating. March 6 warmer. March 7 threatening.

Foster Muse

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