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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1902
Page
6
A detailed report outlines alleged fraud connected to school books and funds. Key figures include Mr Tracy and Mr Dow as board members navigate testimony, confessions, and pending inquiries. The piece traces attempts to coordinate investigations and identify responsible parties at a St Louis meeting.
Officials report a resignation tied to a wider inquiry into dozens of warrants and forged documents. Investigators say the fraud involved about 24,000 in clip books and may implicate several town board members and clerks. Details remain unclear as city books are examined for malfeasance and misusage of funds.
A panel led by Mr. Tow base examined multiple warrants as irregular and tied to forgery concerns. Geotis Charter and others discussed the case while a forensic expert noted discrepancies in signatures and lack of collateral in some notes.
A garbled OCR style report lists numerous diseases and supposed cures. It mentions diabetes, foot and ankle issues, fungal infections, and lines about drugs, tonics, and private posts. The text reads as a scattered catalog of health problems and alleged remedies with unclear sources.
The text outlines a troubled situation with references to Mr. Tenderry and Mr. Tracy, noting regrets and a downturn in events. It mentions payments for warera projects and building work, with vacuous claims about warrants and security. It hints at a large sum tied to furniture and new supplies for an upcoming term.
Mr Griggs, speaking in Norfolk, outlines Texas progress and fruit-growing plans. He praises Texas farm gains, mentions peach yields and corn, and notes support for a fruit-growing cooperative. Griggs travels via Cincinnati to Clifton Forge, en route to Norfolk for a national event.
A letter sent to The Post recounts the Humphreys family tragedy tied to the Senta Fe wreck near Brownwood. The writer describes injuries and loss among family members, a funeral at a local cemetery, and ongoing distress during the days after the disaster.
A reader to The Poet Myrile Texas alleges county commissioners diverted tax money for paving while a two mile Les Seen contract moved forward without securing right of way. The bridge over Braye is in serious condition, causing delays as machinery costs rise and locals fear continued neglect.
A. T. Maret reports his home was robbed and money missing after a late night incident. Detectives are examining the claim and pursuing leads as authorities document the events and the involved parties.
Members of the Deen Water Camenit tee rave Orange. Col W. D. Ge.0 and Comgrvacees B RO Comper returned this week from Washington. R J Fo Beith of Beanmest had ties in ibs Leterest of the Batane lak eneceri prefect. Mr. Keith sot revere ILD Lie party, Det went on to Mibeasher.
An uncertain night scene hints at late changes amid a push to reorganize operations. Colonel Rettig gave an interview about the forward movement and a proposed UM section plan, while Mr. Logan and Welner Logen appear connected to stalled arrangements and capital concerns at the site.
Temple topics report multiple staff shifts and routine city arrangements. It notes reseating and patrol changes, reassignments for Wellit-Fergo force, and personnel moves including Mr Keiser and Mr Greer amid local duties and road work updates.
Report of three bold Bloodline Bare robberies in Terankana Texas within 24 hours. Morgan Jouseom and an Arcadia passenger named Lanae were relieved of $25 on Bread streets. Joel Dauaster from Hudson Ark lost $65 and James Love was also robbed. Local police pursue suspects.
A brief Texas item notes Edward Cleusecius of Chicago transferring 11 acres in Wallen County to Mrs J Smith in Houston. The Brasos Valley building project near the Northersa G area is expected to boost land values in Adenocod Scony Side and adjacent sections.
Sheriff W. P. Gays of Hamilton county Tennessee took eight men with him to Tennessee to extradite Harry Isham who is wanted at Chattanooga for killing Thombs Smith in June of the present year. Hebert gives 17 fears of ee see ie of Sen when his money ran out at Preston he had the operator wire the officers at Chattanooga to come and get him.
Navasets Texas September 6 Judge Co Dut a tall young candidate for the legislature voices support for tax remission on a river border project. He tells a priest he supports waiving state taxes to fund the border venture and expresses strong views on the policy.
The United States Postal Department will operate a regular railway post office on the Southern Pacific train from New Terra to Choice starting tomorrow. Post master Frank Clahit of the Jos Office received notice. previously there were two days of delay due to the rail schedule.
Trinity University, a two denomination school under Cumberland Presbyterian and Church of Texas, opened under favorable circumstances. The ceremony featured appropriate exercises as the enrolment reached about 200 students despite unclear local details.
A double wedding occurred at the Sturdivant school house three miles from Mineral Wells Texas September. The couple Miss X Siadto and G toss Jonsie Rev Tear Gondellae were joined in marriage amid a scene of local celebration with favored families and friends in the community.
A fragment from Cerre Texas notes farmers near the creaimery improving milk stock and preparing to market existing milk. The meeting with local growers shows readiness to expand dairy output and establish new processing or sales channels.
Fragmentary report from Greerilie Texas on September 6 notes a trial related to a party charged with a wrongdoing. Details are garbled, but the reference implies a political or wartime context and individual accountability.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a new school house opening in September at Liano, Linns, Teras, with references to a reading or ceremony and a display. The text is garbled but suggests a public school building inauguration or related event.
Fragmentary notes indicate a Tyler Company assignment to Palestine with references to Tyrex Teras and a September timeline. The unreadable text suggests a military or logistical context and a mid September appearance.
An anecdotal piece discusses a person named Philstelphia Pe who fears coffee affects nerves and sleep. A doctor urges quitting coffee, while an advertisement promotes Postum Coffee as a caffeine alternative. The narrative emphasizes the struggle to stop coffee consumption and its perceived health impact.
In Beaumont the article notes brash activity around a church site, with work to begin on foundation excavations for a new building and a large statue near a historic church. Frank Smith buys equipment for the site and a new office will be erected, with a contract set for completion within months. The piece also mentions bankruptcy discharges and court actions involving J. Gold, 3 H. Drew, and Hiram Enes, plus local political and railroad personnel movements and travel within Texas.
Rev. 3 HE Murray, longtime Methodist pastor in Chappell Hill, resigns effective next Sunday to lead the church in Butte Montana. He is praised as a faithful worker and his departure is felt as a loss. The region’s Methodist college trustees elect a new treasurer, Dr. W. K. Campbell, after Prof. Landon F. Smith moves to Georgetown. The annual graduates and faculty changes are noted with community events and arrivals.
Lockhart Texas September 2. County commissioners meet to settle a long contested issue locating the line around the two counties. Cotton prices fell from Fi to Bib per ten as a new buyer enters the market. The city appropriates 1 500 000 to aid sewer construction. A new sewer system plan connects the county jail and other buildings.
Vague sheriff department notice from Warren Texas mentions August and September events with names and ages, a bombing or injury reference, and a generic description of a night incident. The readable text lists several mis-spelled names and scattered numbers without clear actions or outcomes.
Fragmentary report states sheriff Natuts D. Cusnner of Trinity County Texas, with listed associates, arrest related to a confrontation involving a suspect named McRens. Details on location and charges are unreadable.
Brenham reports a marriage between Mrs. Clarence Stuckert of Yoakum and H B Leonard in Decrees Colorado after a late notice. The piece mentions criminal cases, fines and costs, and several local social updates including weddings and church notices observed around the area.
The funeral for Desie Wegpocer reached Decatur on Sunday by the 4 o clock train, with the remains arriving for services in this Texas town.
A funeral service was held at a residence at four o'clock. The rites were conducted by J. R. Wages, pastor of the Episcopal church, of which the deceased was a member. A large turnout and a long procession followed the body to the cemetery.
In Paris on September 8 a religious festival drew crowds as Breton and French factions clashed over school policies. Banners were raised and a bishop led processions while protests targeted the influence of religious teaching in schools.
Calvert residents seek to bay a canning factory site acreages for fruit and vege farming. A four person fundraising committee includes Jeff Bryac Ester Allen Scott Field and Rector Procter. The Spanish Opera company performs nights in Calveriy with Miss Burns and the local lodge No. MT hosting and welcoming the return of a missing figure.
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