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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1902
Page
5
Reports describe a fourth body recovered from the river with head wounds and rich clothing. Investigators hover between murder and accident as coroner processes continue and villagers discuss possible suspects tied to Pearson and a Beaupont house scene.
In Beaumont, the mayoral contest narrows as Vesna and Langham remain as candidates. The local verdicts include a failed suit over Imperial Cordova property and a note on the city railway project. Three other names withdraw, leaving Shepard and Langham contending for the May election.
The text reports multiple local occurrences including a collision and injuries to Mrs. Sarah Conklin, a fatality at a residence on Pearl Street, and the marriage of Mr. Chester Ac Halow and Mike Carl Keith at the bride’s home.
In a partisan county race a candidate named Cunbinghutt pledges reforms if elected. He claims county Rambling houses, in particular in Wace, number at least twenty, and vows to relax enforcement of those premises.
A fragmented March report from Waren Texas outlines Congressman R occupying a pivotal campaign push with an early canvas in Bell County. It notes an April 12 primary in Bell County with outcomes likely shaping statewide results. observers anticipate leadership by Callpo themes opposing Str Tiinrr and references Dominate firms McKennon andrell.
Temple Texas date garbled report states Chairman George Pendleton calls for primaries on April and orders Lue county executive COWL to meet April 1 in Temple to count and declare results A county convention in Bel on April 28 to select delegates for city district and state Cabot elections remains unclear due to text corruption
Local notes list candidates for sheriff in Brazoria County including Jor 7 and Cornim Chri with March dates. Major Hortler announces aldermen proclamation for the second Tuesday in April while other entries name candidates for district attorney and county party committee meetings.
A proposed deal from Rossermer North Carolina to Taylor seeks to erect a cotton mill with 2000 spindles for $60,000. Mr J A Smith would receive one fourth of the stock or a larger mill if desired. The Taylor board of trade will decide at the next regular meeting on Friday night.
Talestine Texas March 6 reports say Judge Reagan has shown no measurable change in the last twenty four hours. Physicians state life remains precarious with critical condition continuing.
La Grange Texas March 5 Arthur Seiten colored who stalked his brother to death was ordered by Justice of the Peace Mr C Uaechtetier to be held without bail to await the issuing of the grand jury.
In Marshall Texas on March 3 a witness named Silstriet esust cauxvened and imprisoned for failing to appear before the court after a five hour delay.
An early patent medicine note describes Grove's Black Root Liver Pills made from an active principle from Black Root. The pills supposedly act on the liver like calomel and cause no sniping but may leave after effects. Price 2.
Matias, Terax, March & The city of Tal Inc through the ilaw department won a major case. The ruling clarifies differences between power to issue ad valorem municipal franchise tax and exemptions for street railways. The decision limits city taxing power over pipelines and railways and upholds certain franchise rights under state law.
Local Austin notices report foreign insurance companies renewing business permits and school apportionments for the academic year starting September 1, 1901. The department outlines coupon payments, balances due, and plans to settle remaining amounts by month’s end, with multiple chartered companies and state officials listed in the proceedings.
The Texas Supreme Court settled the quarantine line dispute between Fort Worth and Denver City Railway and city interests. It held the Texas Sanitary Commission line valid, annulled by federal limits, and affirmed that the franchise’s tax treatment depends on whether the city can compel a railway to sublet its franchise. The decision touched on Dallas electric street railway proceedings and company charter interpretations.
A series of blazes in Texas last night damaged E J Rice home near Hillsboro and burned stores on Green Avenue in Texarkana. Firefighters fought strong winds and several outbuildings, with losses estimated around 1200 to 1400 dollars. A Catholic graveyard was also damaged by fire, injuring several monuments.
March observances marking the fall of the Alamo were held in San Antonio. The Daughters of the Republic conducted services in a Convention hall near the new market building. The grave of Henry Miley in Milam Plain was decorated and speakers honored those who fell.
Fire damage at a Weatherford Texas saloon on North Martin Street. the blaze started around 2 o clock but was checked before further spread. The attack affected the Carter of Heart A Watron's balloon and caused partial roof and building damage with repairs estimated around 190 dollars.
A Cameron Texas fire at the compress began yesterday morning and burned several bales completely while others suffered damage. The total loss is insured, amounting to zero dollars in uncovered damages.
A Minera Wells Texas residence suffered a fire causing destruction of dwelling and contents. The blaze damaged a Grand Saline address and adjoining properties with insurance notes and a report attributed to BL Meeks. Further details reference a local Fire Association connection and loss estimates.
A barn and its contents at Mood oD farm were burned yesterday reducing a half acre of lawn and structures. The cause is unknown and the loss is estimated at 700 dollars with insurance coverage. Local authorities reported a single structure destroyed in the blaze.
Fragmentary report from San Angelo Texas references a levee incident at 61000 and mentions Belin victims of a biological weapon. The text is garbled and fails to provide clear dates or actions.
A large freight and passenger depot on the Sierra Madre railroad at India cen Mexico was destroyed by fire last night. The blaze damaged the structure and surrounding facilities with reported losses reaching thousands. No further details were immediately available.
A dwelling in Round Rock was destroyed by an early morning fire. The blaze caused about 100 dollars in damage, with insurance estimates around 40 dollars. No injuries are reported.
Bertha Ming Smith of Calvert Texas reported her residence burned today with an insured loss of about 2000 dollars. Fire crews responded and initiated investigation into cause and extent of damage.
Fragmented island city notices describe a Glassport school fire drill involving about 250 pupils, multiple civic efforts including a federal judgeship campaign, and local incidents. Reports reference a Galveston naval station, a police case with several winded youths, and legal proceedings across New York and Texas courts.
Varie Veron Maret 6 files in federal court a petition for involuntary bankruptcy against van Glet. Douglas & Sander, We Hermes ae Santi & Co, and Mere & Co represent creditors of a former general mercantile business in Artur, this county. Liabilities around 1500, assets nominal.
In San Antonio on March 6, dmond Luelens Burke of Burke Tae low Beeville filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. The schedule lists cash on hand five dollars, chattels valued at one hundred twenty dollars, machinery at one hundred dollars, accounts receivable of one hundred fifty-one dollars and seventy cents, and property in reversion valued at thirty thousand dollars.
March 6 report from Texot notes Newman Hrow filed a chattel mortgage with the county clerk's office. The debtor is Lonell of their creditions with Wickman as trustee and Vic Labinittee assisting. The records indicate a likely sale of assets in the near term.
A Marfa notice states Verge Marel G Relort Hicka assigned all stock of general merchandise and personal property in town today for benefit of creditors. Liabilities and assets not known at present.
Dredges completed over two miles of channel from here to the coast in February. Four dredges operated despite limited working days, increasing depth to twenty feet and width to 16 feet in sections. Captain BB reports February progress, with improving conditions expected to push dredges forward another fortnight.
Thorough inquiry is being made at the Orphans' Home this morning. The committee questions staff, teachers, and inmates about conduct. Judge Howman oversees administration evidence as new testimony emerges. Bail proceedings for Scott unfold in court with papers filed by Camtely and Learling.
A fragmented notice touts Prickly Ren Bitters as a remedy to ignite energy and spirit for functional activity. It mentions Avalon Capitol Pharmacy on 17 Malin Street, Abbott oon Nell & Co on 602 Malin Street, and Maipal agents.
The court today in Austin heard numerous appeals from across Texas including Western Talon Telegraph, Colonial and Tasted Singer Mortgage, and Mississippi related cases. Judges addressed jurisdiction challenges and specific motions while several civil appeals were reversed or affirmed, with March 24 set for further proceedings.
The First Court of Appeals in Galveston today affirmed and remanded multiple civil appeals. Dockets include Emma Milo et al v Anna Hwee et al from Waller County and others from Washington and San Jacinto. several cases remanded or granted motions for dismissal or new bond actions.
An old advertisement claims Warner's Safe Cure cured Bright's disease and other kidney issues for H. M. Sturgis an Alderman, praising its health benefits after two weeks and four months of use. The text urges urine tests and touts the medicine as safe with no harmful drugs.
Fraudulent pitch promises free trial bottles of Warner’s Safe Cure for kidney and liver ailments. It claims a doctor will send a medical booklet and treatment guide in exchange for writing to Warner’s Company in Rochester and noting the Houston Post as the source.
Fragments show a sequence of names and affiliations such as Mea TB danobson from m ijh Ai Louis Southwester Mathway Community of Vernes and Cardwell from ml wa 7 Ke Mosterton from Wharton with various surnames and places. The text is garbled with inconsistent punctuation and missing context.
A severe blaze swept a home on Jordan Street in Oak Cliff injuring a boy and displacing a family. Firefighters battled flames with limited water pressure and evacuated residents as smoke and damage spread through the building. Authorities investigated the cause while noting multiple rooms were burned.
A southbound passenger train collided with an El Paso and Northeastern freight engine at the Santa Rosa yards on March 6 due to an open switch. Engineer Walker and Fireman Williams were badly injured. no passenger injuries occurred and the freight engine suffered minor damage.
A historic notice touts Miry Winilow n Boothin Byrne as the best teething remedy for children. It claims to soothe the gums ease wind colic and relieve diarrhoea with a well tried formula.
Denton Texas March 5 reports of the crime appeals court reversing and remanding the Nathan A Hughes case appealed from this county The judge says this may be the seventh time the case has returned through the courts noting a long appellate journey.
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