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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1902
Page
6
A historical campaign memo discusses potential Republican candidate for Houston mayor, urging broad registration drives and support for George P. Brown as chairman. The document notes internal split signals in the Democratic ranks and portrays Brown as pivotal to influencing the mayoral outcome.
A fragmented OCR passage describes a chaotic registration process with unclear dates and locations. It mentions terms like vaccination or registration lines, references to Brey Street and Maui, and scattered figures such as 1,085 and 42. The text is garbled and lacks coherent names or a clear event outcome.
The report highlights a sequence of events including funeral notices, church services, and community gatherings. It mentions Mrs Hurlitike residence and memory services at Cam Presbyterian Church, with a memorial service schedule and guest officiants. Local residents and veterans are referenced alongside notes on upcoming services and church activities.
A garbled note discusses Otis Frixner and a fading era. The text hints at governance changes and lingering effects within the administration over recent years, but details are scarce.
A fragment accuses Stewart supporters of failing to justify Doubling of Honacu's municipal costs and criticizes tax hikes, firefighter and polling staff pay, opposition to reducing expenses, and lack of accountability for public funds.
A high school event is planned for the Labrary Furrtet fundraiser. The program lists student acts and musical numbers including orchestras and participating artists, with dates and participations noted for the community.
The article lists city bankers and officers from Galveston in a meeting or event. Named individuals include George Dobpon of Galveston, Sir Wi McAshan secretary, and cashiers from several banks. The text references a Texan bank conference or assembly and notes attendance by bank executives.
Under the direction of the Tidive association of the First Presbyterian church, the Roney's Boyer will give a concert in the lecture room of Thatchireh on March 28. Critics praise the young talent and long experience of Mr. Roney and his trainer. The article cites favorable notices from New Orleans Pleayune and other papers.
The notice says a weather meeting will occur within twenty hours at 7 pm near Guten below. March 1 details are moderating.
Residents in the Fifth ward can hear Celene Hott tonight as prepared speakers including Colonel Hot and Mr. Joseph MW address voters. An outdoor rally on Hardy street lights up at o'clock with a concert by Herb and Lewis before the meeting. A grand Holt tally at the opera house Saturday night will feature speeches by Colonel Molt, John HH Kirby, J. M. Coleman and others.
Report from Houston that Pad Hoosell representing Rolana Gechwind Co of New Orleans sealed contracts for five rice mills in Bay City and nearby towns within three weeks. Mills named include Alieville Rice Milling, 1200 barrels per day, and several other firms in Texas and Louisiana, with shipments of machinery arranged for the new mills.
The Thatcher Medicine Company held a guessing contest for timber needs in the United States to predict cotton exports in January. Winners: Lewes D. M. Gatowold and J. M. Riarden shared the top prizes of 100 dollars and 25 dollars. United States government data on exports was cited.
The fragment shows a garbled note mentioning Brera and a line about “the kind you have always bought.” No clear event or persons discernible. The readable bits suggest a literary or personal note rather than a complete news item.
Fragmentary 19th century report notes Houston as headquarters for a volunteer corps led by Colonel Watkins and General Hartshill. It references the Christian Volunteers of the Southern States and a central command structure with mentions of oil, roads, and regional leaders, though many phrases are garbled.
The Arnold Stock Company presents Sapho at the Opera House with Miss Gillingwater in the lead and a specially trained company offering a staging described as spirited and well received. The review notes strong performance by Mr Hay and mentions the ensemble's handling of the title role in a bustling theatrical program.
Reports state Mr. Waldron is improving after an injury. He was visited by his wife and father and is under medical care as doctors monitor his condition and plan further treatment.
The page lists ship movements including arrivals at New York and ports in Bremen, Sig, and Puerto Cortes, with ships such as Lampasae, Tyne, Cardiff, La Palma, and Hiramn noted as arriving or sailing. It records origins from Bremen, New York, Liverpool, and others, plus a schooner Sill arriving at Port Arthur and March 6.
Delinquent tax roll of the city of Houston for the year MOL will be advert ised within the next few days. All delinquent tax payers for the year should roll to the office of the city assessor and collector to avoid extra charges. James Po Welin, City Assessor and Collector.
The France committee will sell property to the Kighrat Bidder for tax reasons. Auction begins Wednesday the 8th at 164 mh Milby and Dow hall and continues daily until sold.
The Rice Association of America schedules a major gathering this week in St Louis with a 30 member board of directors led by CAL Knapp. The meeting will address chartered officers and broader industry concerns, promising updates on policy and regional representation.
Fragmented local items describe community activities in Temple Texas including dances, excursions, church and club events. Names like Pendleton, Down, Knight, MacManus and Gould appear alongside mentions of the Young Men's Christian Association and the Saute Fé agency, with plans for travel to Dallas and New Orleans and a period of lectures and social gatherings.
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