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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1902
Page
3
A garbled passage describes a city derby with heavy odds, entries, and expected feats. Mentions spectators, jockeys, weights, and race names alongside scattered references to New Orleans entries and multiple horse names and items, all amid unclear details.
A dubious advertisement offers free trial packs from the Fort Wayne Indiana Institute to men who write. The appeal promises a home remedy for sexual weakness and related mental and physical issues, claiming the kits demonstrate cures and insist on mail requests without embarrassment.
A garbled list of race names, places, and figures includes multiple person and team tokens. Many entries unreadable. some legible items mention distances, times, and racers amid inconsistent punctuation.
The San Francisco Club requires at least five thousand dollars to a public charity or public improvement. The march deadline prompts club members to fund the effort and comply with the order through specific appeals and disclosures.
The opening of a noted chess contest pits American and English players led by Mick and others in a formal setting at the Academy of Visual Arts. Officials expect a tense, high level match as participants, including Pillsbury and Mueller, prepare for a delayed start amid ceremonial introductions and logistical arrangements.
The article outlines spring baseball plans with teams including Shreveport entries and other regional clubs. It notes upcoming games in April, with squads traveling to Houston and Fort Worth as part of the North Texas and Western leagues.
The match between Uhienge and Buffalo’s AD Weinie lasted twenty rounds in Arkansas. Referee Milgin ruled a draw as both fighters endured a muddy bout with heavy exchanges. Spectators showed clear dissatisfaction with the outcome.
New York, March 4. Rilee Grienoao a longtime heavy plungers on the American turf underwent a plane operation at Roggewell Hospital to relieve a disability of ongoing stitling. The operation was considered initially dangerous but Grienoao is reported to be recovering and expected to improve his condition soon.
The page records arrivals of ships at Norfolk and other ports with origins including New York Lisbon Manchester Liverpool and Algiers. Entries mention vessels named Powderham Uitte Concho Crylertus Port Bids and Winefolds among others.
In Cut Springs Texas on March 140 Mra Prize Alovin died from inhaling flames and fumes while battling a prairie fire. The victim, a married person with three children, succumbed amid efforts to save their home.
An appeal granted delays the execution of Rufus Binion sentenced to hang in Ardmore. A hearing will be held at the next term of the court of appeals in Spark McAlester.
Marshall Texas March 14 Asa Lae colored porter at the Elain hotel was accidentally shot through the abdomen at Salack tonight with a pistol. The injury is probably fatal.
A long list of church services across Houston areas including Christ Church at Texsae avetitie, Tow me Ais, and St Mires Churey with varied hours from early morning to evening. Several Sunday and midweek gatherings are announced along with notices for visitors to attend and participate.
Sunday school at 10 am and morning service at 11 am at First Church of Christ Travis Street AteRinnexs Avenue. Second Church on Kelearlet Mainetree holds Sunday service at 10 am with Bible readings and a Wednesday 8 pm gathering. Teystoan SO society meet Friday at 8 pm with speaker Mrs Noble. Everybody invited to attend.
A man identified as Taylor, a transitory laborer, hanged himself at J. J. Patterson's farm near River Croming, about a day after a prior plan. A negro found him hours later. he had left statements implying intent to take his life. He leaves a wife and three children.
A man named Sigffoyd was arrested in Lake Charles for the alleged involvement in a violent incident tied to a tree tragedy. Police note a witness list from a local group indicating confrontation and a planned meeting. The case centers on a claim of involvement with a party figure prominent in regional politics.
In San Antonio on March 14, a prosperous Italian merchant was found guilty of receiving stolen property from burglars. After ten minutes of jury deliberation the verdict was ten years in prison.
In Islveston Texas on March 14 the Scottish Rite Masons started morning light work at the Harmony Hall temple corner Treaty-second and Church streets. The hall was bought by Mogsons and converted into a temple. Retin Cling the huliding work not yet done, masons push to complete apartments for March. Inside improvements show a temple ready for use.
A bloody knife duel occurred several miles northwest of El Paso city center this morning. Wil Sullivan was mortally wounded and likely to die. several others sustained injuries in the confrontation at the Southern Pacific crewing camp.
Fragmentary OCR text provides few legible names or details. It appears as a mixed bag of letters and fragments without a coherent event or identifiable subjects.
The House passed post office measures including curriculum for rural delivery and universal mail service. It approved a resolution to investigate the Death of Dr Thomas and wife and debated accommodations for marine hospitals in Buffalo, Savannah, and Pittsburgh along with other appropriations and foreign relief actions.
An advertisement touts Abert's Catarrh Tablets as a reliable remedy for catarrh and cold symptoms. Claims include easing nasal congestion, throat irritation, and offering relief during winter illnesses. Endorsed by Rev. L. B. Palmer of Coreen Michigan and touting Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a pleasant, safe option.
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