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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1902
Page
1
Washington December 5 The canal treaty hangs on Senate approval with possible objections. Dr Herran is expected to be granted full negotiating authority within the next week as Washington awaits actions likely to ratify the treaty unless the Senate blocks it.
Special cable from Washington reports a bill introduced to appoint a commission for the boundary between Texas and an adjacent region. The measure aims to coordinate surveys to determine the precise border and permanent survey establishment, with implications for land and govern-mental control.
A subcommittee of four Judiciary panels reports favorably on anti trust publicity legislation with amendments. The bill requires corporations and similar entities to annually disclose ownership, organization, capital, property values, earnings, expenses, salaries, and corporate structure under oath to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Washington December 8 reports indicate Thomov Reed shows partial improvement after a earlier attack. Doctors say he rests comfortably with precautionary saline and oxygen on hand and monitor sin ce: temperature back to normal and appendicular symptoms abating.
An article from The Post reports ongoing arguments for a new trial of Albert J. Patrick in the 19th century case. Judges and lawyers clash over witness access and prosecutorial conduct as proceedings continue.
The cabinet meets with ministers present except Attorny General Kick and Secretary Hoot. Secretary Hay highlights the most important topics in the treaty talks. Secretary Mor notes principal points in the proposed Cuba treaty and the appointment of twenty five postmasters is decided, including Willand Ducker at Vobrin.
Washington disputes claims of an advance crop report leak. Secretary Wiesal insists only he sent the figures and denies any improper disclosure. Officials say the reports originated from multiple stations and telegraph links, with no one else involved in releasing data before government approval.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe tensions around leadership and a striving elite at a Wisconsin area town meeting. It mentions Waterton fields and Springfield, with references to local vendors and elections. Names and places are partially readable, with unclear dates.
Washington reports indicate growing talk about probing the statistician and agriculture department matters. Officials and lawmakers weigh the value of a formal investigation to clarify the role of the statistician and the handling of information, with Secretary Wilson slated to address Congress on transfers to the weather service.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe submitted a proposition to the Western ponies for a reduced stock rate from the Albenewel river to Chicago, with shipments from Kansas City subject to a lower rate while Kansas City proper to Chicago remains unchanged. The Santa Fe would apply the existing stock rate only on shipments from points east of Kansas City, and other lines did not match this rate, prompting a contention before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
In Corsicana Texas on December 5 crude oil jumped from 8 to 10 cents and traders expect a continued advance soon. The market also shows broad dollar weakness supporting the rise in crude values.
Reported decisions indicate President Palma will sign the reciprocity treaty soon and send it to Washington for Senate approval with a Cuban secretary and US officials. Debate centers on tariff reductions and House action, with supporters urging approval and warning of potential delays.
A minister named Buck died suddenly yesterday while in Japan. He had long suffered a weak heart and collapsed on a dock during a Shigama event. The death occurred without a groan, and Buck had accompanied the party on the trip.
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