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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1902
Page
4
The Houston Daily Post dated Monday September 1 1902 includes publication details and staff names. The page shows office address 1108 1107 1100 Wrookiin Avenue and credits editors reporters and travel editorial staff.
A 19th century discussion outlines fuel oil use in the navy amid scarcity concerns. Experts weigh costs, effectiveness, and strategic implications for wartime supply lines and maintenance of ships, with debates on whether to expand coal and oil capabilities or limit reliance on oil.
A fragmentary excerpt outlines a legislative investigating committee report amid mentions of the sacred seal of the state. The text hints at lengthy documents and a stalled process with references to media and public disclosure.
A garbled, high‑tension passage references political parties, threats to the public, death and murder, and mentions Oklahoma crime. The text is rife with OCR errors and obscured names, offering fragmentary, incoherent political rhetoric without a clear event or source.
Fragmentary letter urges educated public opinion in Texas about killers and jurors. It argues youth must grow with the belief that violence is wrong and weapons are dangerous, calling for civic awareness and restraint amid tough crime issues.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a jury member’s resistance and confusion during a trial. An old farmer and local townsfolk become entangled in a murky, reticent testimony that hints at coercion and unclear motives.
The page presents reader inquiries on astronomy and time keeping, with responses about the Orrery, the meaning of Labor Day in the District of Columbia, and various arithmetic puzzles. It also notes a question about a horse named Day and a discussion of historical calendars and notable dates.
A fragmented account shows effort to organize a Brazos Conference gathering in Navasota with delegates and committee roles defined. It references chairs, attendees, and a September date, naming multiple individuals and groups involved in planning and reception duties.
A disturbance at Attoran yesterday evening left Tom Blackshear wounded and Charlee Roberts badly beaten. Eyewitness accounts describe a chaotic scene with several unidentified participants and a rapid buildup before police arrived to take statements.
A garbled Texas political note reports activity in McLennan County populists and Corpus Christi. It mentions Garner inviting Beott to dialogue and Scott arranging a meeting at Bloresville with Garner aiming to test support in the community.
The fragmented report hints at August politics in Brazos County with three candidates and the present leader drawing opposition. It notes speculation about equity officers and potential opponents, with unclear details and several garbled terms.
A local election in Ellis County shows a clear Prohibition victory with a strong majority across most precincts. Voter turnout topped all prior counts, with more than the previous high number of ballots cast in the county.
Woco Texas August 41 populists call for a September 15 meeting in the city to nominate legislative candidates for the district. Parker and Hone M. Antiet, gubernatorial nominees, will be present at the final home event.
The report lists several county events with party figures: Denman, an independent candidate for congress, will speak at the court house in Hague Pass on a October night. Democrats in Maverick county host a county ticket convention. Mintague is nominated for representative in the Ninety eighth district. Marshall Micke, mayor of San Antonio, is proposed for the State Senate Twenty Fourth district by Democrats. Bastrop county chair Turrey notes a county convention and a union delegation to Fort Worth. a Democratic rally is planned in Valde with Senator Malley as speaker.
A morning fire at 5 o'clock in Rockdale consumed the Bowery confectionery and a stock of goods inside the building on North Main street. The blaze damaged adjacent properties and caused total losses to several nearby shops, with insurances totaling around 1900 for the building and substantial stock losses. Additional damage was reported to a rack store and other minor properties.
A box car loaded with twenty six bales of cotton caught fire at 4 40 but authorities could not save contents. The cotton and earnings were lost in the blaze at the Marques cotton yard.
August 31 report from Brenham says the residence of Av. William Hemes three miles erkhwort of Clay was consumed by fire. The structure and its entire contents were destroyed in the blaze.
A barn at Greenville damaged by fire, reportedly destroying feed and equipment. Estimated loss around $100 with no injuries reported. Local firefighters responded as investigators search for cause.
Reports from Gonzales, Waco County, Texarkana, and Bowie County describe cotton receipts rising as hot dry weather hastens opening and picking. Estimates indicate yields near 20 000 bales for the season with bollworm damage noted in Branson County.
Yesterday at the home of Mee K Crawford the Thre Loot Clo and the Towle and Beltory Cooking class hosted a wedding dinner for Martie Pinleton whose wedding was set for Winkneally. Guests from Temple, Bell County and surrounding areas attended, with well wishers noting a quiet celebration and plans to resume post vacation duties.
August 27 in Plainview and Piatividiw Usa saw a large crowd attend a public event with candidate speeches for local offices. Judge candidates included ALFP figures Lilekson Morgat and Senator Gals oriit Li. Coombs and Mr. Fillerd sought positions as district attorney and supreme judge as games between Plainview and rival teams unfolded.
Obituaries from Honde Tepe and Temple Texas report sudden deaths and services. Names include Leaks, Miku, Leskie, Hey boner, and William J. Block. Details note burial plans, residencies, and Confederate veteran status. Services and interment scheduled in local communities.
Calvert review services at Baptlest church under Rev OC Carroll draw good crowds. Mount Calm editor Sam Creswell elected State Secretary of Fraternal Union of America. Hitchcock reports cattle improving as pests decline. Snyder notes death of G W Smith, president of the Superior Nations Bank, at home. Marlin prepares for barbecue set for September 14.
Fragmented text describes river control ideas and safety concerns. Mentions levees, waterways, and potential flood risk from mismanaged river channels and civil projects. Includes garbled place names and possible references to maritime or shore activities.
Texas marriage notices include the union of Min Peart Gyr and Dr Hunter Hille with Hille residing in Youlum, followed by train travel details. Another couple, Willi Bandere and Cate Draper, are noted, with Draper from Henderson and Bandere from Mount Calm.
The article reports the death by suicide of a man named Smith in Aleta Texas near Austin. Found in a vacant lot by Stockwell, the body showed signs of several days without detection. An empty vial labeled laudanum and a watch are noted in the scene as authorities prepare the inquest results. The deceased had recently moved from Wisconsin to Alvin. The coroner’s inquest is pending.
An incomplete notice describes a Texas gathering linked to the International Gun Union and Chetek children, noting venue details and expected attendees. The fragment mentions routes, money, and transportation plans, with references to Star and local railroad links.
Fragmentary text describes a violent incident with names such as William Massey Deaq Augustus-wiy Marney and Arthur Ake. It notes wounds, a shooting at Kimawide Bice, and an injured person unable to walk, with references to a lodge and authorities.
A motorized election was held yesterday in Stephenville to decide whether the city should finance a forty year water mains extension. The vote margin was small with light turnout noted and a county court handling the results.
Movement of ocean vessels reported for the Port Arthur area. Article notes arrivals in New York and references several ships and lines with limited legible details.
A Vernon Texas report details an August afternoon shooting scene where John Monch was killed with a shotgun while hunting near Vernon. Ladd attended the incident. Ladd’s burial followed at a willow site near Vernon. A separate Waco train incident reports a boy fatally injured after being struck by a train near Katy. A Worth mother dies in a Worth fire incident in Dallas area.
August 1 192? Yoakum Texas reports seed cotton market activity with prices near four dollars per 100 pounds. Company 1 officers elected include President Joe Turner and Vice President Cook. San Antonio and Aransas Pass road plans a 6000 barrel capacity storage project. Local personal notes mention Tippett returning home and banker W L Tooley visiting relatives.
Mr Pennington of Fort Worth predicts 300000 cattle will be fed in the fray and second feeding this year amid scarcity of full cattle. He expects many young cattle fed locally, with substantial numbers from Oklahoma and Kansas. Some sheep will be fed in Texas this fall and winter for local workforces.
August notes report crushing revival in ignite mining with oil users retorting lignite and orders exceeding mine output. Efforts to increase workforce and department activity expected soon. A baseball game against Franklin Farag ended with a fractured moment as a catcher was hit in the face. Geeler pot vines and corn feeding stock efforts expand, selling at 1 cent per unit. Local military company reorganized with FF Ver captain, Bid Allen first lieutenant, Ferguson second lieutenant. service history noted.
The Brenham budget sheet mentions Yolkeman Burkhead to lead a round up of cotton pickers from here. The Second Infantry band planned to play for Labor Day in Galveston. Mr Attie Dover contracts with Hantu Fe to build three miles of fra Somerville. In a Brenham ball game UT defeated Sdlardey 4 to 10 at Piveman's park.
Local Marlin officials discuss a proposed curfew targeting small boys at night. Residents express concerns about enforcement and city safety, while leaders urge timely adoption to curb juvenile disturbances during the week.
A young child in Kenedy Texas drank Carbelle from a bottle August 41 late evening. A physician provided aid and the child is reported to be recovering.
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