05 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1902
Page
1
In Wilkes Barre region reports say no colliery restarted as strikers fear operators may “steal a march.” Troops attended a funeral in Shenandoah and were kept on alert as guards patrolled local works. A doubt remains that mines may reopen while authorities remain vigilant.
A list of Texans visiting or associated with various New York and Texas locations and establishments. Names, places like Broadway Central, New Amster dam, Port Worth, Sherman, Texarkana, and affiliations with hotels and clubs appear in a fragmented railroad style telegraph listing.
The article notes a placer well in Texas abandoned due to lack of funds. It describes the Lelete well about 1806 feet deep with an OA drill and around 900 feet of drill pipe. It mentions 10 feet of hollowing and remaining sections, but the report is fragmented and lacks clear outcomes.
Deadquarers of the Ninth District United Mine Workers visited by hundreds of men today seeking relief. They were joined by wives and children and orders for provisions were issued only to the strikers.
Benito reports that Italy and Russia discuss European armament limits as Emperor William opposes widespread disarmament. He argues the continental buildup remains essential to Germany’s defense. The meeting at Keval between German and Italian leaders includes diplomats from Russia and Prussia.
Commodore Joseph F. Montgomery aged Confederate naval officer died in Chicago at his son DF Phimes Montgomerys home. Born in 1817 in Carrollton Kentucky he served in river traffic before the Civil War and played a prominent role at Mobile Bay. He lost his feet at Fort Pillow and Now Reune end at Memphis and later lost his eyesight.
The text notes standing in the union with several applicants who sought aid after refusals. It mentions threats to seek work elsewhere and describes agitation over denial of assistance. The passage reflects labor dispute tensions and potential actions by affected workers.
August 4 report from Pittsburgh notes the Tin Plate Company workers vote against a 25 percent wage reduction after weeks of discussion with the Amalgamated Association. Company plans more talks in New York. potential plant closures due to reduced demand and stockpiles. Welsh workers feared job losses if concessions were made. other plants remain active while some nonunion sites run at full capacity. In New Orleans the Hine strike renewal affects tele phone workers and rail unions with mixed results.
Minister Squiers discusses the Platt Amendment as applied to Cuba. The article explains Article 2 limiting debt and preventing extraordinary bond issues while the United States would oversee support and sinking fund provisions. The Cuban government faces uncertainty on revenue, defraying expenses, and limits on indebtedness.
Fragmentary note questions what actions the United States would take to deter a perceived indebtedness risk and prevent incurring further deficits. The garbled wording prevents clear identification of events or actors involved.
A gang led by Gus Wyatt attempted a jailbreak at the Tennessee penitentiary using dynamite. One man, Carney, was killed. another, Drower, was captured with bloodhounds trailing. The escapees fled toward Nashville but were pursued as guards and dogs closed in on the band.
London dispatch reports the remount scandal debate intensifying during a government inquiry into army transportation and remount purchases. War Secretary Broderick defends actions while critics press for full investigations into horse procurement and alleged frauds tied to Ireland. The debate on munis pirates and remounts concludes with the vote on the expenditure measure.
King Edward is resolved to undergo the coronation on the fixed date, despite omens and strain. Reports say he may be carried in a litter to Westminster Abbey, with the Norfolk Duke sending undated invitations and royal preparations pressed to completion.
Washington August 4. Commissioner Taylons Ware says the pension roll will rise by about ten thousand names due to post congress legislation. He notes the July 4 tally shows steady growth in pensioners for years and expects at least a substantial number of new pensions as the new act pushes eligibility.
Delegates from leading organizations gather in Mont Kayie Tennessee for the Southern Women's Congress opening day. The event moves to a new auditorium with daily topics on broader issues impacting Southern women, featuring each organization taking a dedicated discussion day.
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