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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1902
Page
5
York May 22 reports show steady shifts in iron and steel trade as labor unrest slightly tempers prices. Din & Co note cautious output and softer demand, with producers limiting shipments while wage disputes linger and markets absorb wholesale declines.
Texas farmers report variable rainfall with cotton rebounding in many counties as conditions improve. Wheat and corn show mixed results while boll weevil pressure rises in some areas. experts urge careful pest control and continued attention to soil moisture for a stronger season.
A quarrel over a settlement led to L. L. Martin being shot and killed by Will Carpenter at Leon located about twenty miles southwest of Ardmore in the Indian Territory.
A fragmentary line suggests Carpenter Extrerty was active near Ler Martin with mentions of salary and a claim by Lemont. Readable details are limited and context is unclear.
A Burnet County Democratic primary protest challenges the removal of Faulton from the official ballot for senator. Judge J H Robertson and John W Parker represent Faulton while Dayton Moses defends Burnet action. The chairman ruled another primary must be held, stating 165 Burnet County votes should decide the district’s fate.
A fragmented report notes candidates for county offices in Limestone area during a March election cycle. It references Field and Prince, local inspectors or instructions, and mentions Nataria and Freestone counties along with early campaigning activity and procedural details surrounding the Limestone district.
A note from Foye Worth Texas dated May 2 states Mrs Hope Harrison Hawking leaves for Grote hero Linton. In Navarre County’s political scene Prince’s field site names Scott Field of Milam County and Dobnie Werth of Monte Texas to oversee operations in the manager’s absence.
A small group of Bandera county Democrats met at the courthouse Saturday to elect delegates for the county convention to be held on the 27th. The ticket included Tehham for governor Hayden for Congress and Montague for one representative. Officals were urged to support the slate.
Crockett County Democrats plan a convention in Crepkart to nominate delegates for state and national party positions. J Bowlelly serves as district chairman and A S Peceontt attends as a key party member.
A garbled OCR summary of Texas marriage records and local notices dated May 22 and March 21. It mentions couples Matthews and Dovins, a ceremony led by Rev. Ho M. Crockett, and other scattered legal and social notices across Port Lavaca and Fort Worth with incomplete names and details.
Fragmentary Texas death notices mention Mrs Kate Rweeney wife of I W Sweeney of Coolie National Bank, and Rv Altes Emerson of Felix who died suddenly. Aged residents and a longtime Methodist preacher are referenced amid garbled text.
A damaged fragment details chronic illness and a turn to a new breakfast food product. It describes long suffering from dyspepsia, Sabbath duties interrupted, and a claimed improvement after trying the referenced food or remedy. The text mentions doctors, pills, and personal relief, with jagged references to a product tied to a “Grags Sota Dreakfast Food” and months or years ago.
The document details Mrs Davis accusing General Miles and allied officers of brutality and decency abuses. It cites forged letters about General Grant and the war’s conduct, with vociferous quotes from Mrs Davis condemning Miles as vulgar and tyrannical. The narrative notes catalog annotations and public interest in the matter.
Incoherent OCR notes describe a municipal committee, city secretary and officials arranging interest payments on a national bank loan. It mentions a nominal balance around 21000 and a later payment near 60, with references to July and a commercial entity. The text is garbled and lacks clear entities or dates.
Anchell Hired Lolge No. 20 plans a Sunday picnic at Aner Hoefer's park on May 2. Trojans depart Ban Ji Cinte Street hourly after 10 a.m. Committees in charge include Arrangement ay A Kuete debate ment B Yuran and others. refreshments by Mr. and Mrs. L Schlam and several helpers.
A letter from the Kerr County Court in Mou ton Galveston dated May 22 acknowledges receipt of an order issued by the commissioner court. The note expresses thanks for the court’s courtesy in handling the matter related to the Harrie crimlua Stee case and the associated charges at the quarter.
An article extols women's health as the source of beauty and strength, urging regular menstruation and praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as permanent help. It features testimonies and endorsements urging women to seek the remedy for feminine disorders.
The report notes ongoing real estate dealings with several parcels delayed by processing issues. It highlights a planned F200 deal and references a daylong inspection period. Authorities warn that if problems persist, a ten day heat event may worsen market conditions.
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Candidates announced for District Attorney Sheriff and other posts in the Democratic primaries. W. G. Love files for District Attorney. Felis Amiereon seeks District Judge. Handilinle announces for Clerk. Carson for County Clerk. other locals discuss deadlines and submission rules.
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