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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1902
Page
2
Domestic events report a broad set of concerns from governors and state votes to streetcar strikes and political maneuvering. Mentioned are Detroit labor actions, New Orleans transit disputes, Texas legal cases, and district elections, all amid a backdrop of national political activity and local incidents.
A garbled market bulletin reports cotton values advancing after a long lull. Prices climbed to near three year highs for September delivery amid distinct gains from earlier declines.
Commission lowers cotton rates to offset Houston benefits. Fomuntevion imposes a 3H bente tax on cotton from Lepgrlew to Galventon, while the How's tom Boxt and West Texan resist actions near Shreveport. Katy plans to pursue a formal accord to build a line to Austin.
An advertisment touts Groves Black Root Liver Pills claiming active principles and liver benefits. It notes relief from stomach upset and constipation after use, with a price of 25 cents.
A fragmented report indicates former figure denies plans to run for office, stating no intention to enter the race. Details unclear, with garbled place names and dates.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as strengthening the throat and lungs for those with weak respiratory systems. It asserts the product helps drive out coughs colds and chills and emphasizes its unique action on the throat and lungs.
Reports from Albany describe D B Hill and allies shaping the Democratic convention ticket with Bird G Coler for governor and Devery and others prominent. Refusals and potential bolts surface as delegates clash over platform and credentials in a tense session at the room.
Washington September 20 The president and cabinet debated whether federal power could end the strike with no current authority to intervene. A second conference will be held tomorrow as Governor Crane and Attorney General Knox discuss options including receiverships and federal mediation. Rumors of a settlement circulate as officials seek a prompt peaceful resolution and to avoid famine due to winter coal shortages.
A chaotic scene unfolds as veterans and delegates clash over credentials at a convention. Devers pledges appeal to authorities while critics accuse rivals of manipulation and scheming against him. The exchange reveals deep factional tensions and wary support from several leaders.
A Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe freight wreck near Gainesville injures engineers Dix and Taken, with both legs broken and Dix reportedly sustaining internal injuries. A fire erupts as twenty cars burn, fireman Liste killed amidst the wreckage. Brakeman from the Atchison system seriously hurt. details scarce due to railroad rule protections.
In Detroit Michigan on September a, the Democratic State Central Committee unanimously chose L. T. Aherwad of Saginaw as the party’s candidate for governor after a lengthy meeting. The article notes Aherwad’s nomination follows a recent judge’s decision and mentions a family illness affecting a nominee’s brother.
Detroit officials report that nine cities telegraphed Mayor Marbury to send a ten member delegation to a national conference to end the coal strike set for October 9. Philadelphia Mayor Ashbridge declines citing likely early settlement. New York Mayor Low seeks more information before committing delegates.
Lanslig Michigan appointed twenty detectives to represent Michigan at an Interstate conference in Detroit on Thursday October to seek ways to obtain a supply of anthracite coal. The measure aims to show the public that action on the strike may become a national issue if other avenues fail. Toledo mayor Samuel D. Jones issued a proclamation urging a mass meeting at Memorial Hall in Toledo next Thursday night to press for coal strike action and support Roxon’s movement to appoint a federal inquiry panel for anthracite miners and companies resisting arbitration.
The report notes Mr Mitchell appears in good spirits while district presidents Nichol Raber and Coffey meet at headquarters. A crisis is anticipated and leaders discuss possible near actions amid coal supply doubts in New York and near winter needs.
Beaville Texas was deluged by widespread flooding on September 1 as swollen rivers and washouts cut transport and damaged bridges at Oakville and Dinero. Officials fear the Nueces River may breach more structures while rail facilities and roads suffer, with repair crews attempting to restore service after extensive flood impacts.
The fifth annual State convention of the Photographers' Association of Texas opened in San Antonio at the new convention hall. The event runs Wednesday and Thursday with a gallery of works from recent state events and from other states. Members from Fort Worth Austin and Galveston attended though overall turnout was light. A committee was formed to select scenes and discuss topics of interest to photographers.
Gergorio Cortex was moved to Goliad County by Sheriff Cunouter and Rangers led by Captain McDowall. The day’s proceedings noted the venue as Goliad County with no further action listed and unclear details due to garbled OCR.
Detroi t Texas records violent incidents with Henry Tohniem attacked in a home dispute, Lonis Teed fatally shot amid intergroup tension, and Brady saloon keeper R. G. Gariner killed as police arrest a second bartender. The reports mention church dispute and a manhunt in nearby towns.
Fragmentary report from Crockett Texas details a Seventh District Republican gathering in which delegates from Anderson Houston Trinity San Jacinto Polk and Galveston attended. The article notes local leaders including Rosenthal and Dewn and hints at Roosevelt era political actions for the next two years.
A garbled OCR line references a cure for a condition named Colin and mentions taking a dose or remedy once daily. The rest of the text is indecipherable, with stray characters and fragments suggesting an incomplete prescription or instruction.
Fragmentary text hints at a product or person named Chillogics and a curing claim. Reads like a cryptic village notice with uncertain details and possible geolocation. No clear events, dates, or organizations present.
The United States Steel Corporation announces another dividend of 10 million dollars, as part of a 100 percent return on an initial outlay. The notice, issued by J Pierpont Morgan & Co, details a fourth distribution totaling 10 million with implications for original underwriters.
Dallas marks the formation of the Association of the Pioneers of the Texas Republic with about 100 members. Elected officers include President Thomas Stanfield of Terrell, Vice President John W. Stevens of Hillsboro, Second Vice President Sam J. Wright of Paris, and Secretary Treasurer Charles L. Hoteh of Dallas. First meeting set for 1908 at the battlefield of Banavinto.
Special to The Post from Washington reports the Naval Academy at Annapolis lists new cadets entering on May 1. The class includes three Texans: Paul Jones Beane of Raceton, Wilson B. Maiden of Crockett, and Edwis Bordworth of Mercy.
Washington ember 10 Victor Sidney Yorter of Houston, a West Point graduate, is mentioned as one of this year’s graduates, with details noting his Houston origin and milestone in military academy progress.
A garbled notice mentions San Francisco, the Philippines, solar cavalry, and a regiment being assigned. It also references Tadley Foster, Tim, Baltimore, Charlotte Ward Drew, Houston, Redmond horse, and a route toward Texas with fatigue hints, but details are unclear.
Charles Green bound over on charge of killing Jeetia at Dickinson Texas. The case ties to a Houston man and a female companion who aided release by bringing it. A bond set in a sum described by the Post, as investigators pursued details of the shooting incident.
Special to The Post from Weahington September 5 reports the condition of the National Dallas at the close of business 15. The computol Currency shows an average IFP 24.57 percent, with figures $6,008 for assets and liabilities around R441 and S407.
Local report from Rosebud Texas concerns Bemtember Holloway and neighbor Robert Goolsby over a confrontation involving a bull. Authorities are involved. possible lawsuit contemplated with unclear charges or courtroom action forthcoming.
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