22 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
1
A Tupelo dispatch details Peter Power linked to a Northern Securities suit. Testimony touches on Bourke Cochran and other figures, with Power denying involvement and recounting subpoenas, counsel meetings, and alleged stock transfers tied to the proceeding.
August 21 Chicago reports a volatile corn pit with price spikes and heavy trading as spectating crowds cite manipulation by John W. Gates era figures. Traders note rising September corn futures, shrinking stockpiles, and market nerves while contracts and harvests loom amid weather and supply concerns.
Williamsport, August 31. A secret conference of Edward Remington and his lawyers with the doctors who performed the autopsy raised questions about the death. The physicians and Remington refused to disclose further facts while stating the autopsy showed a bullet in the mouth causing death.
Farward BR Remington reports his brother Mobert RN Remington may have been murdered. Police chief Michardson says evidence suggests no murder and notes early inquiry found no solid motive or signs of foul play. The case remains under cautious scrutiny as details emerge tonight.
The 1903 Seattle selected for annual meeting in St Paul witnesses contention over printed proceedings. Delegates clash on representation of views, with calls for revision of transatlantic diplomacy and maritime policy, including merchant marine expansion and territorial issues.
In Waebineten on August 21 former Corporal O'Brien who escorted this city in the moment is in custody. MareNal T Mar ling of Hooton arraigned in the district supreme court and ordered to join an indictment charging him with perjury connected with testimony before the xenete Philippines committee about cruelties by American forces in the Philippines. Yotce Clabaugh fixed bail in the case at Son.
The piece quotes a Wall Street magistrate and financier figures warning that trusts and combinations threaten government and the American people. Sage argues unions of industries could ruin individual enterprise, while calls for disunion and regulation dominate the discussion of national economic fate.
A 19th century dispatch reports deep splits within Louisiana Republicans described as the Faetians and Lily Whites opposing factions. The meeting devolved into disorder with police preparation, adjournment to avoid arrests, and a charged atmosphere around internal leadership and public peace.
State Chairman Lyon leads a drive to reappoint B. N. Greenup as postmaster at Potshore. A. W. Acheass of Theninen backs George Theey for a chairmanship candidate. The committee declines to intervene. President remains silent on contest control while urging a fighting, patronage driven organization across the South.
Lieutenant Arthur McArthur son of Major General MacArthur married Mise Mars McCalla daughter of Captain Rowman H. McCalla at Saint Memorial chapel in Newport at noon. The ceremony linked two prominent military families as residents gathered for the royal-toned nuptials.
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