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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1902
Page
7
Analysis outlines required hydrant spacing and hose lengths to sustain firefighting operations. It covers hydrant pressures, volumes, and the balance between single and multiple hose lines, evaluating line lengths from hydrants to buildings, with guidance on optimal stream sizes and pump capacities.
An old advertisement claims Hall's Great Kidney and Bladder Cure treats kidney and bladder troubles, diabetes, back problems, menstrual irregularities, and children's urinary issues. It offers mail order bottles for $1 with two bottles claimed to cure severe cases, from a Ft Louis address, dated October 18.
City engineer F. F. Dormant discusses water revenue methods, pricing by property or real estate, and fire protection charges. The report analyzes hydrant pressures from 20 to 85 pounds, necessary main sizes, and the need for a looped distribution system to improve service and fire capacity, with details on future expansions and artesian supply planning.
A garbled report suggests a girl named Kane faces clothing changes due to growth, with notes about meals and illness affecting her appearance. The piece hints at social scrutiny and health concerns, mentioning production of garments and erratic appetite within a family context.
Local stage reports the Hart's Comedy Company performing A Lira Wire at the Atlantic Theater. Jowell Kelly and Julia Bennette receive praise for their dramatic work while Alma Marchmont Kim Lefont delivers a notable ballad. the company, its musicians and dancers receive high marks for vigor and artistry. Field of Honor will follow tonight.
Public notice announces installation of Harris County officers by the Ancient Order of Hibernians on Friday evening at Miviston Ni Shull. Several candidates will be invested, with a social reception to follow. James Lawlor is named county president and others to be installed.
County court awarded Gus Albers back pay and costs totaling 615.91 to 645.91 after a jury found in his favor against the City of Honaton. The plaintiff alleged wrongful discharge from the police force and that city officials failed to reinstate him as ordered by the police chief. The case proceeded through the county court and was appealed to a higher court.
The notice lists multiple deaths: Mary E Douglass aged 0 died at 116 Monson Street Fairview addition with funeral at 6 p.m. from residence, interment Magnolia cemetery. Robert Macha age 25 died in Brumtier with funeral at 11 p.m. to German cemetery. Mrs Tin M Learh aged 22 died at 6 p.m. at AY Kim 8 Pant tiriam with funeral from 106 Clary Avenue at 4 p.m. today, Rev Bivart of the Motecopal church officiating and interment Hollywood cemetery.
Sheriff Anderson, recently reformed from Gvieman, testified for the State in a case alleging murder from twenty six years ago involving a famed Brady. The killer Breedy escaped and was recently captured in Jackson, where he had lived under an assumed name for years. Anderson departed before a conference and spoke of the remainder of the proceedings.
Sheriff’s department reports a livestock takens up incident at Cit park Winekborne. Fled horses and branded cattle appear among the 16 bids seen, with a GoW brand noted on a mare described as Leo Brown. Other details include tagging by local officials and references to a sheriff named Andereen.
The report notes G W Nevilla leaving New York and resigning as president of the Hoveton Cotton Exchange. Jobo Mo Dorrance is elected to succeed him, with WK Clarkson as director. Major Ke W Cave becomes dairman of the whip committee. Hy MM Vallateron joins the Cotton Exchange and Board of Trade.
Yesterday in a civil setting, marriages were performed at private residences and a justice’s office. Julian Dollant wed Mica Clara Clare at 4 a.m. on Prairie Avenue, J W Danley married Ming Benloh Hrockman at the residence of C F Hae Imeyer, and FP Waream wed Ida BB Ont Barive at the justice’s private office at 8 p.m.
Robert G. Murray of Houston and Mary Josephine Harrington of Galveston were married in a ceremony at Mrs. J. A. Harrington's home. The bride is the daughter of the late Judie Harrington. The couple departed for Houston that night.
A fragmented notice indicates a tem perance event or gathering involving Ken G. Tumiin of Brenham. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but reference to a local notice and a proposed meeting location or host remains evident.
Captain Thomas H. White of Hoveten married Mrs Amelia Johnson yesterday at the home of Men Bolaper on East Sievrenth Street. Minister Jovtien Matt Johnwon conducted the ceremony.
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