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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1902
Page
7
In Texas on November 28 a hunter named Brenan, with help from J. Byrleson and others, roped a wild buck after a chase by hounds. The animal was subdued after a struggle and carried into captivity. The event ends with the buck hailed as a state champion.
A garbled list of ships and origins appears with numerous misspellings. It references arrivals at Galveston and Houston ports and mentions vessels such as Wortythia and Molycarp among others.
In Manville Texas on November 28 a jury failed to agree and the defendant Kilury was discharged after a long trial period. The case involved the murder of Jake Spence with indictments proceeding earlier in March and November dates referenced in court records.
The obituary reports Sheriff James M. Davis of Travis County died at his Wolflock residence after a morial apoplexy stroke. His popular service spanned twenty years and his death prompts district officials to drape offices in mourning. He was born in Travis County in 1840 and served as sheriff since 1900. The county mourns his loss as funeral services are arranged locally.
Machinery at the Swift Packery in North Fort Worth is set to begin cattle and horse slaughter tests next Monday November 2. Buffalo, MN inspector De C Hi Lee will supervise meat inspection and oversee the test, with Dr. Harry D. Paxton and Dr. Les A. Klein handling cattle inspection. Regular slaughtering will start later after testing and equipment installation.
A garbled OCR passage references old remedies for cold and cough relief. It mentions a product sounding like jams bertal y's Cough Remedy and loosening phlegm. The text is unclear but centers on traditional medicinal claims and treatment prompts.
A list of Texans invited to a conference in Dallas on December 2 reveals a confidential drive tied to Republican strategies. The document notes invitations to numerous candidates and officials across counties including Brenham Waco Galveston Palestine Tyler and Dallas with several named postmasters and party figures.
Last night around 7:30 o'clock a fire swept the boarding car and adjoining structures near the Consumers street siding in Fayetteville Texas. The blaze damaged the hoarding, a nearby stable, and a Ultehen car while a local fire company responded promptly. Units wired to report the fire and secure the area, and efforts were made to rebuild and protect surrounding property.
A fire at a building in Wasdherhie on November 2 caused extensive damage. The origin of the blaze is unknown and the total loss amount remains undetermined. The structure and contents were fully engulfed by flames with authorities deploying resources to combat the fire.
A blaze broke out at the Asbron plantation sugar mill near Luling Louisiana early this morning. The property is owned by Charles A. Parnell and reportedly suffered extensive damage.
The real fends of Jim Lutes were destroyed by frost at an early degree this morning in Weat. Woeet, Tennessee. Loss estimates run around forty dollars with some smoke damage observed.
A November 27 meeting at the Piret National Bank in Rockdale Texas gathered about ten creditors of John F. Hale. They reported claims totaling 142,000 in merchandise stock and fixtures. The committee will invite the highest bidder for Hale assets on December 1 and divide proceeds pro rata among creditors.
Jules Gunter of Cooke County applies for bankruptcy in Sherman on a recent evening session before District Judge Brackett. The statement lists total assets and liabilities at 274 dollars. Gunter is a known North Texas figure with business interests.
The Lovelady area report notes a cold day and a merchant sale dated November 29 into November 31. Cochran is listed as responsible for all unverified abilities and related merchandise checks through the period.
A November 28 report from Trir notes an entry into the Marrin basement by an individual named Nief who stole $25. The sum was charitably donated and the ward offered a reward for the apprehension of the thief.
A woman from Milton Mills New Hampshire explains chronic illness worsened by fatigue and stomach weakness. She reports severe episodes rendering her unable to eat, then credits VirapNuts cereal for relief and restored strength after regular use, noting she can now eat meals and forget prior stomach distress.
A well known robber named Wi N Jarret was murdered last night about a quarter mile south of the Dallas depot on the Central railroad line. His body was found by workers going to the shop. A neighbor named Justus Scott is held for questioning. two residents report hearing a pistol shot. Jarret had lived in Milford nearby and left a wife and two children. He belonged to the Woodmen and Maccabees and carried a life policy. The motive and perpetrator remain unknown.
The Weat Texas African Methodist Episcopal conference in Victoria Texas welcomed County Judge Ben Welly. He praised the church work and urged members to support civic duties and education. The gathering included remarks on interracial harmony and religious mission within the community.
The North Texas Conference at Terrell Texas adjourned a panel before noon Monday. Several sermons and Melotioe meetings were discussed with preacher names called and transferred to other conferences. Ordination of deacon and elders is set to take place Sunday.
The Northern Methodist Conference of the Ep worth Bractive will meet at the Tabernacle Methodist Episcopal Church in Dallas on December 1. Mendas Benton will preside with delegates from Austin San Antonio Fort Worth Abilene Denton Denison and other Texas cities. Corresponding secretaries of major benevolent societies will attend along with delegates from New York Philadelphia St Louis Chicago and others.
Longview Texas November 24. The colored Methodist conference in session here devoted much of Thanksgiving to observances. The program included prayers and offerings before resuming regular work after the Sunday holiday.
A revival of mining activity is reported in Llano County with a party of New York capitalists arriving by train and departing after brief observation. Prospects focus on exploration and development of mineral resources in the eastern part of the county as part of a planned mineral venture led by local and distant investors.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions counterfeits and warnings but lacks coherent details or names. The readable portions reference protection against forgeries and a warning about fake items, with no clear events or entities to identify.
Across Donley and surrounding counties frost threatens late crops while growers weigh weather warnings. Reports note record cotton plantings, fears of delayed opening bolls, and variable prospects as farmers consider early planting to beat future frosts.
Reports detail a fatal fire in Hearne where a paralyzed girl died near her home. A Kenedy engine derailment injured a fireman after its fender toppled. In Boerne, WG Hughes, a Hastings civic figure, was killed in a Missouri collision. funeral details limited.
The Jalvesten city tax receiver weighs public opinion on the poll tax. A forthcoming election in Gal Venton tests voter eligibility and constitutional amendment changes. The poll tax remains central to voting rights and municipal finances.
Ola Mar won a small sum of money. In Malakoff Texas on November 17 Hamp McDonald was killed for his money and a ferry he hid in charge. One confessed the motive and another received 54 dollars in cash, with 304 more deposited days earlier. The body is likely to be found soon in the water.
In Lake Charles on November 24 Dr Isidore Dyer and Dr Tp accompanied by the parish board of health examined the Trousdale family, tied to leprosy rumors, as they were reportedly among the first to be afflicted. The visit elicited cautious reassurance from officials and yielded hopeful but tentative results about the family’s condition.
In Beaumont November 88 the Federal court wrestles with Hawley case and the state district court handles a Carnatan Woolen petition for reorganization and a receiver. Police activity, city officials, and local banking developments appear amid a storm of legal moves and delayed proceedings.
In Palestine Texas November reports note Reverend C Campbell leaving his post after years of service and a community response. Local business leaders anticipate renewed growth with planned projects, including an upcoming December meet by the chamber of commerce and talks on diversification and roadwork, aiming for a sustained boom in the town.
Reports from November 28 indicate tensions rise as El Paso based insurance fraud case gains international attention. Prosecutors struggle to convict key suspects Mason and Richondesd amid unclear evidence and potential cross border implications.
A fragmented report mentions plans and plots including alleged conspiracies against a marshal and a life insurance firm. The garbled text references failed schemes and a high value insurance対urnce item, suggesting a complex crime inquiry with several named targets and a monetary figure around sixty thousand.
A perplexing incident on an unnamed date involves a doctor galled by alleged mistreatment of a man during travel. The account describes a prior meeting, a confrontation, and the doctor’s refusal to allow a hearty meal before proceeding, with further unclear details and scattered fragments.
Harry Judd was shot near Thornberry yesterday afternoon twelve miles from town after an argument with Alimveht Miroveh. The head wound was inflicted with a Winchester rifle. A widow and three children mourn Judd, a son of De OT TE Judd of this city.
In Le Grange Texas on November 28 a Black man named Clark pleaded guilty to robbery with threats and received a two year term. A petition seeks clemency or a pardon as details of the case surface in the local court. Police report unclear as authorities note the outcome for a second suspect remains pending.
Tod In Lodlnapple reports a wreck on the We Pour line near Avan Indiana, November 27. Three seriously injured, several others only slightly hurt, with names including Mrs Anny Wagelhaelt, Mrs Staphen, and Katrin HiNe among the wounded. several Pullman cars and a damaged coach affected.
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