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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
2
Fragmented report notes the conference on a buildings bill, Senate actions on marshals and appointments, and political maneuvering around the Texas area raid and international dam project. Mention of Taft’s stance, resilience of Republicans, and upcoming meetings with foreign officials. A mix of unrelated local items and weather notes pepper the page.
Fragmented OCR summarizes multiple topics including horse and dog racing results, court appeals, oil shipping, agriculture and weather impacts, and local officials. It mentions Havethborne racing, New York game, court appeals, governor condition, oil shipments, and storms in the Panhandle with delayed trains.
A fragmented report from Cleveland Ohio recalls the 25 May convention scenes with Roosevelt references and McKinley’s death. It highlights GOP resolve to pursue reciprocity, trusts control, and protectionist aims while praising Roosevelt and McKinley’s legacies and urging continued party unity.
The report covers commodity swings in cotton, corn, and cattle with spot quotes down in several markets. Texan sales hit a record $3.50 at the Grand City corral while Wall Street remained at a standstill and London trading was muted. Workforce wage talks fail to progress as Southern Pacific union officials press for a 10 percent raise. Public works notes include sewer repairs and a ceremonial city close.
A garbled but persistent public endorsement extols Paine's Celery Compound as superior medicine. The text lauds testimonials for its efficacy against debility and fatigue, claiming it serves labor and capital with broad support and promotes peace and economic balance.
Incoherent OCR list shows officers Cope Diliegham Hi aeahee resident Hot cu President es neGinegor and Vice President Sd View with various names unreadable. includes Ashae A.di hal be okinney Aspistatt Cashler Campelh rar DH tom dG. McAshan He nA Ma Reskraet Hetrs and Curler, unclear roles.
In Little FecK Arkansas on May 28 the Borond Baptist Church voted to withdraw fellowship from Governor Jeter von Davis after weeks of charges of unbecoming conduct. Davis was absent tonight, and a written statement endorsed the action. The motion passed by a majority with five dissenting votes.
Special to The Post describes transfers and duty reshuffles of quartermasters and postmasters amid salary readjustments. It notes a new delivery route at Bullard Texas and postings to Fort Sam Houston and Port Payard New Mexico, with salary ranges for various posts and confirmations by Williams M. Huteson, marshal of the Southern district.
Texans listed as registered in New York include Dallas H M Currie Marlborough Miss Wagner and others. entries mention Broadway Central and various named individuals. The text lists multiple Texans with scattered place names such as San Antonio and Grange with several surnames and initials.
Denison Texas records a cold May with people wearing overcoats and seeking warmth in stores. Forecasters hint at possible frost tonight as thirty year May trends are noted in the section.
A farmer named Nok Amettcan near Vineland suffers a string of misfortunes as his poultry stock is killed by arsenic poisoning. A fire, floods, and a damaged wagon follow, leaving him with no live stock and severe financial ruin.
Frank P. Sargent, national board member, warned in St Louis that a sympathetic strike could occur if differences are not settled within days. He noted miners in the Hitaminnges fields and in New York are firm, and that a longer delay could trigger action affecting about 4000 workers.
In Gonzales Texas on May 28 W Green a millinery business appears to have made an assignment, details indicating a formal transfer of obligations or ownership. Local officials and creditors may review docket records for effects and claims.
The obituary notes the death of Dr E M Palmer, a respected divine, at age 82. It mentions his long service and that he resided on Moda Carotyrey avenue, Charleston. The report records his passing occurred after noon with remarks on his spiritual leadership and eminent standing.
The readable text hints at emphasis on a treatment method and addressing delays in care. It mentions symptoms and a desire for a perfected approach and is presented as a personal note or draft. Specific names, dates, or places are not clearly legible.
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