Houston Daily Post May 5 1902 publication details
The Houston Daily Post listing the newspaper's publication details for May 5 1902 includes office addresses 1101 1103 1105 1107 1100 Franklin Avenue and circulation rates for weekly and Sunday editions. It notes foreign offices in New York and Chicago and lists traveling agents.
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Office OF
Franklin Avenue
Houston
Texas
Dairy
Suny Post
Beckwith
Tribune
New York
Chicago
B. Holland
BB. Throop
J. A. Barton
A Walder
S. M. Gibson
A Lost Leader and American Ideals in Crisis
The piece laments a faltering American idealism under a controversial leader, contrasting high political ethics with the temptations of power. It references figures like Alfred, Dewey, Miles, and Washington era lessons, critiquing both parties and urging virtue, arbitration, and prudent action amid domestic and overseas tensions. Beeville Texas notes plans for an oil mill with local capitalists advancing organization and operation.
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Alfred
Bae Wrashington
Tetley Lathdratt
Clay
Patrick Henri
Taclin
Clevelield
Aula
Piite
Keane
Clirkéon Tae
Austin
Sehler
Dewey
Miles
Paris
Raites
Penyil
America
Beevillé
Beeville
Terns
Conatyn
Bibi Society to Be Reorganized
A notice from Moerlig Torre on May 2 announces a meeting to reorganize the Bibi Society. The gathering will review aims and elect officers at the meet house Sunday night.
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Moerlig
Torre
The Post's Letter Box Queries and Answers.
The Houston Post presents a reader Q&A column covering astronomy notes on the moon's rise and setting, harvest timing, and general curiosities. It includes short answers on egg preservation on Good Friday, Thomas Paine life, and the Bayonet rifles. It also features biographical tidbits and a poetry line attribution query.
Rural Free Delivery Garners Paid Off From Austin Office
The State Capital reports rural free delivery carriers in Texas receive pay from the Austin office. The article notes 147 carriers with a payroll totaling $7270 and mentions upcoming events, including athletics in Galveston and a Sandieeehoo convention this week.
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Austin
Texas
AL Ropsten
88 Dison
Fiajveenn Vou
Mens
Christian Aksorin- Lith
Galveston
Pawegerrite
Agus Ranta Tianalt
Mace Taendiy
Weetmaster
Carlere du
Katiovernor Uogk
Raumiont
Decken
Pitterhind
Morten
Mayer White
Brodke
New Og Lethe Protection ‘Home Company
Monseente A
Covernor Bayeré
Datlus Toss
Civil Service Exams Set for June at Corpus Christi
A civil service examination for applicants to the flat second and third grades of the United States customs serving will be held at the customs house in Corpus Christi on June 17. The Enlaronnt Bandarachenih of the city and Rockport held a faint pirate tale near Rockport.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
United Staten
Bandarachenih
Rockport
Hruhl
Owen Ye
Kathe M
Peturt
Galeeston
A. C. Tallltos
San Antonio and
Aranags Pasa Rand
Dietsiet Court
Thin City
Chappell Hill News Notes Briefly Update Local Goings On
Mrs Claude Johnson and her son arrived from San Antonio and stay with her parents the Kitchen family. Miss Hattie Felder returns after health travel. Election held for four positions in the church district. others noted, including local gatherings at the Caner church camp meeting and an ice cream supper.
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Chappell Hill
Chappel Hall Teras
Claude Johnson
New Ritchen
Cime
San Antonin Yeaterday
Mon
EL Kitchen
Hattie Felder
Ertingloon
F. Smith Ty
Crockett
R Tne
Ft. 4
Codeon
Chapre Wi
Nelleville
Caner
Vahet
Bentler
Local building work advances in Bryan Texas area
May 4 report notes a two story residence project taking shape along the Walt and J. Wy Center road with framing and roofing underway. County officials Mr. Pgneon and County Clerk McMirbach along with Mrs Aletty observe progress as workers set to begin the final stages.
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Bryan
Broan
Texas
Collingee Me
Hog
Wolti
Walt
J. Wy
Pgneon
McMirbach
Mra Aletty
Ace Anong
Not Guilty Verdict in Hargreve Murder Case
In Weatherford Texas B W Cook War was acquitted today in district court of the murder of T G Hargreve dating back over a year. The decision ends a lengthy trial with significant local attention and establishes the defendant's innocence on the charged homicide.
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Weatherford
Texas
May &B. W. Cook
Teday
T. G. Hargreve
Considerng Next Crop Time at Hand for Cotton Market Watch
News reports from New York on May 4 describe early signs in the cotton market as growers prepare seeds and fertilizers. Analysts and professionals monitor weather, acreage, and future price directions, with Texas and New York players watching for any shift in futures and demand as the season develops.
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Post
New York
Tno
Patty
Willie
Texas
Rumen
Tie Killene
Ali
Corton
Serbann
Conten
Wales
Tee Matrig
Thore
Strict Acheson
Singers Attend Saengerfest in Houston Notes
Brenham reports a list of Vorwaerts Geaangevereln members traveling to Houston for the Saengerfest on Monday. Mentions visiting friend May McParland in Beaumont and commercial agent Winston in town. Local church attendance and crop news accompany a brief Brenham scene with rail and furniture trade notes.
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Arenham
Tesat
Vorwaerts Geaangevereln
Awl Jeague
Houston Atonday
Shotha &Tate Saengerfest
Prof
Kilenrner
Jeador
A. Brannet
Charies Sule
F. C. Winkelmann
A. Lampe
C. Zettner
Arthur May
Mielop
W. G. Wikin
Rockwirth
Galveston
Episcopal Church
San Antenta
Santa Fe
Brenham Furniture
Arocha An Birkville Bane
Fireman's
Sean
Crowley Convicts Sentences at Last Term Court
Judge Debaillex in Crowley Louisiana sentenced several defendants from Broussard and nearby areas. Paced sentences included burglary and theft with penitentiary terms, carrying concealed weapons, and intent to commit robbery. Several defendants received varying lengths in prison, with several to be held under nine to sixteen years.
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Wrowley
Dtacket
Debaillex
Thia Tern
Maptiete Payne
Buddy Cole
Watelary
Jaréony
Broussard
Almond
Ben Perriti
Equity in Cow Sale Offers Hidden Terms
Eligy Comeaux and Nima Comeaux advertise a cow sale listing 25 ench months to rell and a twenty dollar value for the animal. The wording is unclear but implies a transfer or bid with specified price and timing.
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Eligy Comeaux
Nima Comeaux
Paper mill eyed for Orange as mayor confirms plans
Mayor J W Link returns from Pensacola with word that a new paper mill may be built in Orange. Officials say construction could start soon, with operation within ninety days and bonds for street improvement on the ballot. Hart and Shoemaker have awarded the contract for the Hill property at Main and Lemon streets, signaling a new brick business block.
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J. W. Link
Pensacea
Tit Plus
Link
Smith
Vineometta
W. EB Baird
Ciitem Society
Onwater
Hell Sexe Tavetay
Japanese Missionary Delivers Lecture in Hearne
A Japanese missionary delivered a lecture at the Baptists church in Hearne to a good crowd this morning. The talk covered experiences from Japan and was well received by the congregation and a large turnout is planned for tonight’s appearance. Local figures and veterans attended the event.
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Hearne
Texas
Tloga Fucelida
Japan
Wilkerson
Wille
Vesteriay
Enon
Molin
Martin Bf
Aloe
Swift Buys Greenville Oil Mill for Fort Worth Packery Link
Swift Forking company acquires Greenville cotton oil mill property to consolidate with Consumers' Cotton Oil. Adjacent Fort Worth venture plans 24000 capital for plant improvements and new equipment to boost seed intake and stock feeding, with a 1050000 value linking to former owners.
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Greenville
Fort Worth
Creenyville
Tex
Swifi Forking Company
Anxiliqryeon
Fort
Ani
Howley
Merkel's Generosity Sends Relief to Glentorm Storm Sufferers
A May 1 message from Merkel Texas citizens expresses heartfelt sympathy for Glanrose storm victims and announces a relief contribution from the town. Signed by committee members Berry Thurmond and others, the note pledges aid to those in greatest immediate need.
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Glentorm
Texas
Merkel
Masa
Ray
Berry
Thurmond
Weeat
Trinity School Concerts Draw Crowds in May Closing
Trinity Texas May ad recounts public events at Trinity School with concerts on May night and special rates for railroad travelers. Wren and Bright praised for leadership and all officers re-elected for another year.
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Trinity
Texas
J. W. Bright
Hin
Truck Shipments Through Wells Forge Express
Shippers in Navasota report shipments to noon today totaling 202 baskets of beans and 58 boxes of potatoes via Wells Forge and Company Express. The Pacific Express line opened for business, and packing secrecy grows as the local tone signals what residents expect next.
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Navasota
Texas
Wells Forge and Company
Pabfic Express
Hughs
Truck Shipments Begin From Leon County Texas May
Truck shipments from Leon County Marques Texas begin with about 20,000 pounds of English peas already shipped. Picking has commenced. Potatoes and other crops will follow. Assorted vegetables expected for market in ten weeks. Rain needed.
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Leon County
Marques, Texas
Enwuter
Weatherford Cotton Mill Bond Drive Opens Subscriptions
A Weatherford board of trade meeting on May 2 discussed selling $1,000 cotton mill stock in installments at $100 each. The plan aims to attract investors with a priority to finance the Weatherford project and broaden participation among willing subscribers.
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Weatherford
Tesac
Board of Trade
Mentik Beet
Inteneat Ag
Prrwone Ae
Unclear fragmentary notice from local page
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local notice mentioning Rev. George Stuart Tonie Tess May and Me J W Slater chairm an of the Gwe. Bhuart with a closing date. Details are garbled and unreadable.
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George Stuart
Tonie Tess
J W. Slater
Gwe
Letters From the P E Djj Justice to Ross in The Post
A lengthy letter from Louis J. Wortham defending Dr Frank F. Moss and criticizing editorial stance in The Current Issue. It discusses the presidency of the Agricultural and Mechanical College, Governor Hows, and the political influence on educational leadership. Wortham argues for competent governance and condemns politicized appointments while lauding Moss as a defender of educational merit.
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The
Post
Austin
Texas
Rose of
Moss
Louis J. Wortham
Agricultural and Mechagion College
Dacie
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Mal Tuthon
Carrino Isaac
Agrion
Ira
Meehanlon
Conrae
Ite
Hows Wir
J. B. Ress
Tosh
Nuiiye
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Ros
Powitton
Ortonel
B. Foster
Sarers
BF Rhine
Foster
T Keorkiman
Tseio
Frank Ft Moss
Itoses
Lasue
Tesla
Tsang
Louis St. Wortham
Mr. Wortham
Columme
Letter to the editor cites General Smith and a controversial order
An April 30 letter to The Post from Port Arthur questions General Smith and a controversial order. The writer accuses Washington of justifying military actions to influence public opinion and criticizes Army officers for alleged schemes and political manipulation behind the scenes.
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War Department
Walt
United State
Spain
Rural Texas school boards bulk election results across state
Varying districts from Louise to Mount Calm and Gonzales report results on May 3 to May 9. Trustees and tax measures pass or fail with candidates named and dates shown in brief district notices.
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Louise
Texas
Tg Rendent
George 4
Motordon
G. M. Sadler
J. W. G. Davin
John P. Buck
John P. Ls
Mount Calm
Local Option Inunction In Bandera County Texas
A court contest over a dry vote in Bandera County unfolds with attorneys Darden and Dotoni seeking writs. Judge Martin initially refused, then Judge Clark granted the writ to review the prohibitionist challenge. The case focuses on securing the ruling and dissolving the injunction through judicial channels.
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Bandera
Texas
Terear
Clack Oftonlo
Jidee Clark
Memorial Service and Confederate Cemetery Decorations
A May ceremony observed by the Pentgine chapter of Daughters of the Confederacy and Wharton camp with a procession to the Confederate cemetery. Soldiers were decorated and the national flag flown throughout the day.
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Alvin
Toexne
Wharton
United States
Youth Killed Near Gonzales in Aransas Pass Road Incident
An 18 year old named Yoakam was killed yesterday on a road near Aransas Pass when he fell from a moving train car step and struck beneath a bridge. The tragedy was confirmed today as authorities review the incident.
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Gonziles
Texas
Days
Unique damage suit filed in Cameron Texas
Mrs. B. J. Arnold sues Vulon Telegraph Co alleging damages after telegram failure to summon Rev. W. Be to funeral services for Captain B. J. Arnold. Defense represented by Wanbard. case heard May 3 with a ruling in favor of the plaintiff on damages.
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Viease Bay
Geez Cameron
Texas
B. J. Arnold
Vulon Telegraph Company
Coméra
Rev
W. Be
Dalvis
Wanbard
Big Negro Picnic at Luling Texas
A May 3 event in Luling Texas draws about two thousand attendees from San Antonio and Cuero for a large picnic. Organizers describe affordable rides and Hartwine provided by participants, with a festive but orderly atmosphere and various amusements promised.
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Luling
Texas
San Antonio
Lockhart
Carey
Judge Reagan Trip Report From Palestine Texas
An unclear account describes Judge Reagan traveling to Palestine Texas on May 3 with Mr George Weight Honges. The text notes the judge appeared well and in good humor during the visit, with some diary-like details about the day and reception.
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Reagan
Palestine
Texsas
George Weighh
Crystal Lake
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