15 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1900
Page
1
An index page item titled Twenty-Second lists Local society. Twenty-Seventh shows Want ads. Trade in the Orient. Twenty-Eighth notes A Hewasteoian back from the Philippines Meeting of Women's Clubs.
Washington reports an undoubted authority says negotiations over indemnity for Armenian massacres in Turkey have nearly concluded. Sultan promised about 840,000 would be paid, a pledge renewed twice, but 16 months pass without fulfillment. The U S contemplates enforcement action as President extends Minister Strauss's leave of absence.
Rio de Janeiro reports the self styled government of the Independent State of Acre has proclaimed independence of a district Brazil donated to Bolivia. The move asserts Brazil has no right to dictate procedure, warning revolution would end if Brazil claims the territory. Montevideo says Eya Cancel, a female agent of the Brazilian government, seeks to organize a Latin American trade alliance and is expected soon from Rio Grande do Sul.
Mexico City reports show clashes as the new archbishop’s order banning the traditional passion play fuels protests in the valley. Residents in Yatu Morotes and nearby towns demand usual costumes and enactment, accusing clergy of repressing Holy Week custom.
Secretary James Cox of the St Louis world’s fair committee is to inform all state governors about joining the delegation for the fair. The message outlines inviting participation and forming an appropriate committee for the world’s fair to be held.
Shanghai reports that the Chinese government has sent signs to the majority of the society following a ruling. The fragment notes tensions amid political maneuvers and administrative actions in April.
The 1900 Paris Exposition opened amid lavish ceremonies and dazzling displays. President Loubet led a ceremonial procession past gilded pavilions and grand tableaux, with foreign dignitaries in colorful dress and American officials noting high progress in exhibits despite some construction delays.
London reports say French unrest and imperial zeal redraw social mood as the Paris exhibition opens. despite recent imperial triumphs and a royal visit escape of the Prince of Wales, enthusiasm wanes and many Britons cancel plans to attend the event.
In the House of Representatives an afternoon session focused on eulogies for the late Oliver P. Morton of Indiana. The occasion marked the acceptance of Morton's statue placed in the Senate's statuary hall. Earlier, bills passed addressed timber and stone use for domestic and cremial purposes in the Indian Territory.
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