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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1902
Page
5
The report notes optimism from Commissioner Johnson that Texas insurance rates may not advance. It references state finances, policy discussions, and the broader economic impact while detailing local events, church notices, and regional appointments. The fragmented text mentions funerals, public notices, and legislative delegates, with scattered names and places such as Abilene, Houston, and Washington.
An advertisement extols Ballard's Horehound Remedy as a pleasing cough and rheumatic relief. It claims quick soothing of coughs, rheumatism, and whooping cough symptoms, with testimonials and pricing listed for bottles sold by A. B. Kiesting in Topeka and related merchants.
In Avetin Texas on March 9 the State purchasing agent rejected all Olds bids for summer clothing to supply Peak State items. Supervisor Harlan of public buildings announced a deficiency certificate. payments and budgets were discussed as the annual reunion plans and state insurance statements surfaced.
In Warr Texne, a Sut Rees camp meeting selected Stone as a candidate for commander of the Shete division. A campaign committee will organize efforts and plan actions to secure the nomination. The last reunion notes Stone’s long service and support from the delegation in Nosas and surrounding departments.
A grand jury indicts a prominent farmer in a sensational killing at a home in a southwest district. The suspect faces trial next Tuesday after a special venire of ten men is drawn. The deceased is linked to Mineteninty Treune and the case centers on a trivial dispute over a retreat at a whites tavern in Longview.
In San Antonio, a district court case names Mareh Hh Involved in the killing of Simon Varin on December 21 1901. The jury returned a guilty verdict and set a two year sentence. Another case involves Simon Tegilleton versus the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railroad seeking $4 000 for personal injuries with a verdict for the railroad. A separate suit by C F Madde seeks $1.00 in damages for alleged injuries against an attendant.
Anatin Texas reports a rising Colorado River flood threat with drift wood, lists town names Greenville Sabine and Jam, notes two days of rising water and a relief effort by a man named Mitager Frank. Officials warn of continuing thaw and danger to residents as water levels threaten passages and properties along the river.
A garbled OCR fragment references Abbott and Co and Main Street addresses. The text mentions a pharmacist and a city block but lacks coherent actions or dates. Readable elements include names and street locations without clear event details or outcomes.
Dallas March 1 movement against Bell in retaliation for Tarrant county action is described as strong though checked. The Dallas County Democratic meeting discusses support for a candidate for governor and how to handle criticism, with debate over retaliation tactics and maintaining party unity despite regional tensions.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Indervement and a town perhaps in Texas with scattered names and dates. The readable portion hints at an official notice or appointment but details are missing and unclear.
Report from Beaumont Texas on a gas incident affecting access to a section of claimed territory. The Major Barrett tank steamer line had transfers and stock sales to oil interests as court decisions shape mineral rights and land parcels in Cardwell, Meeks, and Port Arthur regions.
A petition in bankruptcy was filed in Galveston Texas asserting the Pittsburg Fiora Sugar Company is not insolvent and cannot be declared bankrupt. The petition, filed March 5, seeks to have the court declare the corporation bankrupt with assets including a $500 inventory of household goods and a line of credit claimed by creditors. The case was docketed with the clerk of the United States district court and involved named parties including National Bank of Houston and others.
The Siath district sees a vacancy after judge Bord is drawn from the congress race. Major contenders include Colonel Nat Traex of Milan Representative Ritix of Limestone Sent Field of Robertson and Speaker RK Pree of Nine. Counties without a clear candidate remain Breathe and Flew atom amid party realignments.
Disjointed notes report political activity across Texas including meetings in Palestine Palo Pinto Gateville and Galveston. Candidates for representatives congress and local positions announce filings and campaign visits amid county primary planning and party committee action.
A fragmented notice shows Tylor, Texan Maret applying for a charter for the Wimneck 4 Srutiels company with a stated stock value and partners listed as Sturgis o and Howard onretie vectors. The document references a wholesale grocery venture and a namesake Heansaening a wholesale grocery uses botton Heine Laeiet.
Clerk reports sale of bankrupt stock of grocers and goods in several cities. Court actions tied to the liquidation proceeded last week with bids closing and assets transferred to new owners.
The document from the federal court in Sherman lists an application for voluntary bankruptcy. It names J A Donn of Tenton and Moreh 27 Tolar as petitioners and mentions a hotel stay at SIS 67 with related claims.
A Texas blaze destroyed several homes including the Erchy home of Join Cumaines and Mrs Kate Deinkill's residence. Estimated deaths and injuries cited with losses around S1000. many families left homeless as flames swept through Crockett and Grapeland areas. No insurance data available. investigators unclear on cause.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a residence in San Antonio with names Ban Antonin Vesus Marois and a reference to an engineer on Lane Sivey. The readable text hints at an address or property entry and a market-related mention.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pills as a cure for piles claiming temporary relief and urging readers to buy from Pyramid Drug Co. The copy references medical testimony and a sales pitch aimed at sufferers, noting a possible clinic or product distribution through a merchant.
The jury sentenced Bolin to fifteen years for the murder of Rel Lane. The trial concluded this afternoon with the defendant found guilty after deliberations in the seened Hegre courtroom.
The article describes Piedras Platae workers and a water well incident over three weeks. It notes arithmetic details, rent amounts, and a red rock target. The text references artesian water and a flood of water near a well, with scattered names and locations.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions The Night Plate Ct company of Taylor and a Thora vimacent with unclear actions. References Roane i nem of Yastur Wiltieoten Connie Mia Nulserswae at Alletin Wravl and a rectors, with vague dates and locations. The passage appears damaged and garbled with no clear event or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Clay County Well and Brown County Oil Company with scattered names like Menvietta and Helge. The text is garbled, not confirming a clear event, date, or outcome beyond oil company mentions in Austin area notes.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions capital stock of 50 and a prospecting purpose for oil across counties including Heoewa and Ban Baba with names of Brownwood individuals and parties. Details are unclear and several names appear misspelled.
The Lee County well project in Texas resumed after a ten minute pause due to repairs. Workers plan a ten inch drive and hope to finish by the end of April, with earlier delays attributed to weather and equipment.
A garbled dispatch from Narasota on March 2 describes Walter Weathershy claiming future completion by Dy to BR Pott. Mention of a derrick and a well suggests a prospective project, but the fragmentary text provides no verifiable names, places, dates, or outcomes.
Falvreton Teras records show a list for today at the Calveston exchange with entries including 4icke Tene 1000 and Aaron at Figs Vietor 200 slinrem ne Dye with several misreadings.
The supreme court today denied petitions and set rehearing dates for cases from Texas counties. Docket items include Teras Tand and Hortage Company, Veallan, Shackelford, Atascosi, Baytis, Waller, Brown, and Nolin. A noted smallpox case involving Katy and Wood et al drew attention as a health concern and ended with recovery for Wood.
A long legal notices page lists multiple court actions including Great Northern Railroad Company versus various defendants, Western Union Telegraph Company suits, Cherokee land cases, and other civil matters. Names such as J. Pewie, Marc Us, and Henry Wiselikemowr appear among many, with dates and locales referenced in terse docket style.
Receiver Marie Dupree leads actions against Luther Swift from Nerogdoches and others, including Earn Moore with et al, J Landrum from Femecaunt, Santa Fe Railway, Carl Burow Co, Merchants and Printers, Western Union, Texas and New Mexico Rail, and city of Houston, all slated for hearings on March 6.
La Porte Texas March 13 colonel Co Rfilehe as senior representative of The Peet reviews appropriation and continuation of work on the ship channel. Contracts set work on second cantries alert. Two months before completion, six months before, preparations and follow on contracts. Officials expect Wetter progress and record set by December to spring.
Marlitt Towes reports Mayor and Aldermen toured the International road area to review public school building plans. A contract is expected with Merlin for a period building meeting registry needs. Live Usk Street site work continues with framing duties and a boarding train area planned near Oak Street.
A man identified as Mare L aged about 60 was found dead near the Merchants and Planters National Bank in Sherman. Police described a sudden collapse with witnesses stating he appeared to slump and fall after being momentarily distressed. no immediate cause given.
An OCR fragment promotes Grove's Black Root Liver Pills and Moute from an active pool of sales copy. Claims mention effects on health and a mysterious remedy, with unclear references to school or mountain products and a price noted as Priv e 3.
Fragmentary record notes Judge Reagan recovering in Palestine with a positive update on health. The garbled text mentions March 13 and references a court or legal context, but details are unclear due to damaged transcription.
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