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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
5
A historic petition by far seeing veterans seeks a raise in the pension and outlines reasons for the increase. The document, dated March 1, cites elder veterans and asks Congress to address long standing financial needs.
The document lists several ships and their routes including Capetown Africa bound vessels, New York departures, Newport News entries, and Galveston to Liver, detailing ocean liner movements and port calls with various names and destinations. The fragmented OCR notes appear to track cargo and passenger routes across Atlantic and Indian Ocean theaters with dates in April and July.
A May session in Wee Texco features Judge Rea Bhan presiding over a case, with rulings focusing on conditions set for the parties. The proceedings center on compliance timelines and enforcement actions tied to the court order.
Two carloads of scrapers were moved south of Beaumont to start early oil storage tank work as investors and producers rush to secure rail and ground space. The Maverick region near Austin sees heightened activity with tankage plans and new wells, amid a hot oil market and cresting interest from traders and investors.
A lengthy report traces oil exploration efforts in Harris County with multiple wells described. It notes shallow gas showings, abandoned sites, and a later contract by the Elenstin Development company seeking deeper drilling, and mentions a 280 foot initial depth and a 500 foot later depth in the investigation.
Reports from the General Conference committee discuss war claim adjudications and church roll changes. Bishop Galloway and other leaders address race and episcopal elections as delegates debate arrangements and the church’s response to wartime claims.
On May 21 Chicago buyers paid a record price for a carload of Texas cattle owned by Charles McFarland of Aledo. The cattle averaged 1225 pounds and sold at $6.85 per 100 pounds.
A garbled note mentions home people and a tying scenario with vague references to benefit and viewing remnants. No clear events, dates, or names are readable to identify a specific person or organization.
The Hillsboro city council passed an ordinance allowing small employments to erect a storage tank within city limits 200 feet from other property and banning motor traffic from being operated in the city with one accompanying statement. The matter of grading was referred to the committee and the policy committee was tasked to investigate the cost and options for grading and a city attorney's fee was considered as part of an expensive work and referred for investigation.
E P Curtis withdraws from the Texas race amid claims that campaign expenses were too heavy to bear through the contest. He notes a prior convention resolution and thanks supporters while denying any fault of his opponents or their backers.
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals denies habeas corpus in State versus Rippey. Judge Henderson holds the local option law constitutional reaffirming Welds precedent. Rippey, tied to Grayson County, faced charges for violating the local option act with potential death sentence considerations.
Crowd of visitors in Galveston attends the Hartford celebration with the Blaterle old Hartford center open for tours. Captain Reeder leads a cordial reception as the Hartford offers regular sailings and exhibits. officials defend modest admission charges and praise orderly behavior.
A fragmentary notice reports Gonzales Populiets planning a gathering led by Chasales and Stutelum to form a campaign in Gonzales County. The text indicates a meeting scheduled on a Sunday in May to discuss candidacy and party organization, though many names and details are garbled.
The Gonzales County Democratic Executive Committee met yesterday to discuss party matters and support for county candidates. They announced a forthcoming event to mobilize white voters in the region, with plans for a Saturday gathering on July 21 to promote party activities.
Wharton precinct leaders schedule meetings to discuss county conventions. Lon McFarleton calls a meeting to treat Applegetes to the county convention. Chair Hin Campbell will assemble Democrats of precinct B after noon May 21 to select delegates for the convention.
The Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin issues rulings on multiple cases with motions for overruled or remanded items. Names such as Emmett Scott and Pa Parte Granetle Rippy appear among defendants and petitioners, with various remands and reversals noted.
The World notes Alfonso XII of Spain will be crowned next Saturday in Madrid. Officials expect a ceremonial event with royal family members and government leaders in attendance.
A residence owned by F. Stephens in Hearne was leveled by a blaze on May 2 as a strong wind blew debris toward neighboring homes. Firefighters contained most of the fire but several belongings were damaged or ruined in the two story structure.
A fire at Monke, Hfltece miles northeast of thin place, damaged a store and residence. One person injured, insurance valued loss at about 140 dollars. Weatherford reports May 21 as the date. details scant with few readable names or places due to OCR damage.
Chairman Leoury of the new Sixteenth congressional district convenes the Sixteenth congressional convention to be held in Mineral Wells on May 18.
Multiple Texas obituaries report deaths including a World War veteran, two elderly residents, and local figures such as Mrs Alma Fisher and Mrs William Emmons. Notices list ages, residence towns, and service connections, with service details and bereaved families named.
An illiterate note describes Werslil Harley JH of Ta Grange Indiana who paid for his funeral after death. The piece recounts a day he arranged with an undertaker and settled the bill a year earlier for a friend’s funeral, with further payments into the week.
The Third Court of Appeals in Austin heard an appeal today with multiple briefs and citations. The record references Vallee J and Melaniians, Mervered outcomes, and motions for rehearing. statements include names such as Vane Railway Company and S Hy Droolet.
Fourth Court of Appeals batch from various districts remanded and revised decisions. Parties include J. Ph Ball vs Koel Digoowiity Grayson and National Fire bomiignoce. Heath Blackwell and others from Johnson. American Action Company and Hubert Smith Guadalupe. Bien tee Diagnaner and T Sohnelling Medina. Galveston matters involving J. O. Davie or Joris and Ballas. San Antonio Traction Company from ema.
Fragmented prose from Philadelphia North American describes eerie scenes of enkened figures and strange skins. The Inland and surrounding districts buzz with rumors as sailors describe capsized careers and masked encounters.
An advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a complete digestive aid containing all digestants. It claims it digests any food without dieting and relieves fullness soon after meals. Endorsements cite E. D. Williamson and Mrs. W. W. Saylor with testimonials from varied locales.
Fragmentary OCR reports a royal succession crisis in France with Louis IX facing a contested throne. Henry VI and portions of the realm contend for control as ministers and regents maneuver amid political upheaval. The text hints at regency disputes, civil strife, and shifts of loyalty across regions as the crown teeters on the edge of destabilization.
Discharges in bankruptcy announced today include Ty Vinth by A Dt et Cheese dae Level be elian be will on MPU o DB Navler of Whiteatora. The fragmentary record lists names and actions, with several words garbled, reflecting OCR issues.
It was a force alarm described in a fragmented note. The readable words suggest a named person Mimi and a widow Moy, with partial phrases about a bee and a Tait, but details are unclear. The piece lacks a coherent event or clear actions to confirm.
A letter from Colonel T. P. Moody of the Bapete Templar praises Peruana's remedy Peruna for curing his longstanding catarrh and stomach ailments after many doctors and medicines failed. He attributes his improved health to Peruna and urges others with catarrh or gastric trouble to begin using it. His wife’s chronic cough also improved, though the text notes her later death from illness.
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