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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1902
Page
5
A bulletin reproduces train times and departures from Grand Central Depot Santa Fe Congress Avenue and other depots. It lists arrival and departure times for several routes with notes on Sundays and special services, including Galveston and Velasco trains and daily exceptions.
The sheriff department reports a horse theft in Worx Aeoston Texas. Described animal is a light bay or sorrel with a branded eight on the shoulder, white right hind foot, and a pale face. A reward of fifteen dollars is offered for recovery and information.
The summer term for Graspria Galveston and Matagorda counties opened in Alvin this morning with high school attendance and teachers present. A meeting at the Methodist church is planned with welcoming addresses from city and church representatives beginning Wednesday.
An historic fragment notes a product named Pinay Wine Salve marketed for wounds and piles with dubious effectiveness. References mention De Wie 7 W Web Hagel Salve and Don's cells with no verifiable genuine experiences since 1805, suggesting unreliable claims and limited relief.
Jet Giles was convicted of wife murder and sentenced to twelve years. A prior conviction was reassessed and a new trial was granted in the case, according to local reports from Dalian, Texas dated May 22.
Fragmentary text mentions Cheatham and Jouve with unclear context. The garbled lines hint at a looming event or scandal but lack coherent details, names, dates, or concrete outcomes to confirm what occurred or who is involved.
From Salt Lake City to Baltimore and beyond, Gould interests expand through major acquisitions and stock control. The report details the Denver and Rio Grande, Wabash, and Western notes, with plans touching routes from Ohio to Missouri, Colorado, and beyond as Gould aims for broad control of western and central rail systems.
Unable to reach agreement, Ryan concedes negotiations fail as the South Eastern Passenger company faces wage demand talks. Nine representa tives press for 9 percent wage hike and hourly rate increases while Van Vierk and committee stay engaged with Union leaders.
Directors of the Hamburg American and North German Lloyd outline a 14 year ocean liner alliance with Marion Schlong and the Marion line. The agreement sets dividends of 3 percent on capital, joint service commitments, and restrictions on port calls, with governance by a joint committee and options to participate in extensions.
The Mountain Texas and Pacific and the International and Great Northern railways unveil a new design of locomotives praised as among the handsomest in the Southwest. The exhibition will begin within days.
Mr N Drovet resigns as city passenger agent of the Houston and Texas Central at Dallas and plans to return to Hegeley to engage in a contracting business. The notice notes his two months in the position and references related railroad hearing matters before Gulf and Interstate Receiver Joseph P F O'Donnell with postponement to next Monday for further investigation.
Telegistin reports a new dining car service between Teas and Memplith on the Toi Mountain route. The plan includes a Gulf and eastern extension, with a devout committee backing the venture and noting improved travel comfort on the line.
An obscure commercial notice from London and Norwich discusses proposed cable rate adjustments effective June and related freight terms. The document mentions liabilities, headquarters, and a Cotten Exchange address, with scattered names and figures obscured by OCR errors.
Fort Worth dispatch mentions travel plans on June 1 and a note from Eva describing events. The fragment references Winstead and a Fort Worth connection with dates and places, though the text is corrupted. Readable names include Eva and Monica with unclear context.
A fragmented OCR note mentions new voting positions and candidate names in a local ballot for the Aratotimen area. It cites S251 and references a chart of incumbents with unclear spellings.
The fragmentary OCR describes a group planning to depart from Anonaton and join a party event. It mentions a voyage by train and a ceremonial departure, with unclear spellings and garbled names.
Fragmentary notes describe a chaotic scene with names and places garbled. The readable elements reference Dickinson and Thaeton amid a mistaken sequence of actions and a briefly described event that ended poorly.
Four trains depart later today as the special rate for Sunny barbecue applies. A late crowd is expected to arrive at the event with Ghotitis pricing in effect.
The readable portion mentions weekly activity starting June 4 with international and railway groups. it lists locations MeN Wiseenase Abin nesta KMMer Pexorta and notes a continuation through the summer with Wednesday events. Exact details are garbled.
A. A. McDonald, superintendent of bridges and buildings for the Southern Pacific, left earlier for an inquiry trip to Palatine and Northery via the International. He will be absent several days.
The graders are progressing on the railroad farm center corridor toward San Augustine and will be leveled with full railroad advantages.
A tale of multiple appointments and movements as Aulitor Seger, A. Tt. Wilson, Paul and other engineers and agents linked to the International and Great Northern line travel between Houston, Wales Home, Galveston, and Malcetine. J. D. Tewmmnel, chief engineer, and T. J. Peeler in immigration roles appear in the report.
Nacogdoches Texas gears up for the Karnival of Kommerce with two weeks of preparations. Decorated arches and electric lights will adorn main streets. A two mile long procession features three three fretclass bands and a carnival atmosphere is anticipated citywide.
An old advertisement extols Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy to cleanse the bleed liver and bowels, claiming it creates energy and cheerfulness. The copy cites Le Main street and Main street stores in a bustling town.
A candidate for railroad commissioner from Austin Texas, John Hornady, withdrew today in a letter to the Democrats of Lexington. He cites fellow Cowhsintn candidates with less support and projects shifts in the race as the state convention approaches, thanking friends for loyalty and pledging to stay engaged.
The county delegation lists candidates and officers for the upcoming election. Officials named include Lipson, Pinckney, Sanders, and Lipseetah, with attendance by a constable and superintendent. The convention aims to set the primary date and duties for the ballot.
Texan counties report democrat conventions in Nolan Karnes and Dallas. Delegates choose state officers and district candidates while recounts show margins as county conventions name nominees and settle contested proclamations.
In New York on May 27 the dry goods market saw all departments active with steady demand. Home and exported goods trade was calm with little change as prices appear steady. A boy named Pitchedlail was involved in a concealed incident. Fabrics and trims look dull without proper prices and messages, while silk and ribbons remain quiet with no clear demand signals.
An 1890s promotional notice touts Stuart's Gin and Buchu as a cure all for urinary, kidney, bladder, and prostate issues. It claims to relieve dropsy, Bright's disease, obesity, catarrh, and digestion while increasing appetite, strengthening membranes, and curing various ailments. A free sample offer is extended with prepaid delivery.
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