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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
9
A sweeping retrospective traces major labor actions from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. It highlights large scale stoppages involving iron and steel workers, railroad unions, and coal miners, with dates, scale, and outcomes. The narrative links these strikes to broader political contexts, including presidential campaigns and wage negotiations, noting troop deployments and casualties in several episodes.
The passage describes a labor mobilization urging members of the Amalgamated Association to join a strike over contracts with Amalgamated and national steel firms. It cites a August 10 1901 deadline, appeals to workers to support the union, and notes large-scale closures and widespread disruption across mills in Pennsylvania and beyond.
The Guadalupe College in Beguin, near Santa ane, prepares closing exercises this week amid decades of racial tension. Reports describe the campus surrounded by a white parade of homes and a single stone square as students pursue education in a segregated era.
A lengthy account details plans for a college near Seguin that would expand female education in sewing, cooking, and textile arts while adding a hospital and new departments. It notes much of the campus unioned with pupil labor, mentions a positive shift in white residents toward the project, and previews upcoming public exhibitions and a commencement address by Professor Fignene.
A Brenham meeting of the Tirenham fire department discusses auditing a contract and approving a parade feature. Reports from treasurer AL Biman are read. a $50 vote is recorded. acknowledgments are given to the West End fire company for parade aid. The next meeting focuses on delegates and June work. The Brephau bank directors hold a weekly session assessing enterprise readiness and construction plans for a central facility with paving and foundation work prospects.
Waxahachie Texas May 28 Inactivity gives way as Contractor Jones begins work on the Moulton and Texas Central passenger station. The red brick building will be modern with separate white and black waiting rooms a baggage express room and a storage loge. The project includes a 105 foot long main hall and driveways gardens power lines and forthcoming dormitories and residences. Several thousand dollars and months of work expected with completion tied to the wet crop season.
The district court convened with Judge ta DB Mightawer presiding as jurors were sworn. The record lists names of panel members and mentions murder case proceedings and a libel one week.
A formal certificate by Morris County commissioners and Judge B. W. Volamer validates John Farmer treasurer of Harris County Texas for the period ending May 6, 1902. The audit covers receipts and disbursements across funds including Road and Bridge and Poor funds with balances and credits shown, ending in May with totals and attestations.
An old advert claims Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, sexual issues, back pain, rheumatism, and irregularities for men and women with a bottle costing $1. It promises two months of treatment and mail order availability from Dr W Hall, Missouri. The ad touts testimonials and broad cures for various ailments.
At the Victoria May 27 meeting the city council declined to fund Kritine water works and ordered investigation by Aldermen Duntapy Hofer and Fixehor with City Business Wheeler. Citizens Hester Wy J Keef RL Owen and others were appointed to committees for local matters. The report notes a Catholic channel dedication and a murder at the home of Thomas Ging. A haying sale and church matters at the German Methodist church are also mentioned along with a conversion event.
Fragmented prose reports a questionable trade involving local leaders and prominent figures. The text references Teewilhe and Yeukuin names and hints at a political or social move followed by unclear outcomes. Weather mentions suggest rain and ongoing county events.
Local option election set in Montague Necong Texas to decide liquor prohibition for the county with one justice precinct excluded. Campaigns rally voters as prohibition history in the county is examined amid local talk and campaign literature.
fragmented obituary notes Mr Padgett of Leesville and Loenville La aged 28, described as an old and respected resident. text is garbled but indicates death and local ties with Leesville and La runes.
A fragmented notice outlines a Colorado Confederate Reunion set for May 7 in San Angela. Details are incomplete but indicate a gathering of veterans and associated local socities in the Texas region.
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