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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1902
Page
3
Frail Plunger’s Bluff collapses as a single winner edges the field at Crescent City. Bettors fire up to $15,000 in wagers. results list multiple entrants and crowding odds at Ingleside and Mangleside tracks with entries and times from December 12.
The National Clute remains ben from Tuesday last with adjournment and President Aberey alerted to the principal cost and report. Officers will be chosen and a petice arrangement with Vogue is prepared to report. The meeting includes national league matters and plans for a winter meeting in New York with a draft agenda and potential entries.
The dispatch reports alarm over bubonic plague in San Francisco with remarks by Dr. Fagan at the National Public Health meeting. It notes concerns about exposure to Victoria BC and near British Columbia, and mentions Dr. Gebers Wyman and Dr. George R. Tabor in Texas and Austin discussions on plague control and travel safeguards.
Washington reports indicate tense diplomacy as Secretary flags and Dr. Herran push for rapid Colombian accord on canal negotiations. The State Department awaits a firm reply amid mounting diplomatic pressure and warnings of complications at the stretch of the Voneatelin estation.
The article extols Thomas A. Edison as a pivotal figure in a grand invention called the Magn o Electric while noting public fascination and critical reactions. It recounts Edison’s refusal to sell to speculators, his aim to relieve suffering, and mentions a Texas selection for a related se action with church figures and community leaders praising his impact.
Dec 12 report from Crockett Texas describes the Afric Methodist caucus chapel opening under Bishop M at the session of ministers discussing new minutes, general conference preparations, and annual dues collection totaling 72 dollars to support ministerial work.
Senate immigration committee hearings wrap with calls to drop the educational test if needed to pass the bill. Frank Sargent urges tighter Mexican frontier controls amid reports of low paid laborers exploited as slaves. Witnesses urge stronger border regulation and caution on Japanese immigration.
The Texan presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church met for the second day at Koka ty on December 12. Ministers listed include Reva J G Hraley M Ewlue G F F Barris and others. ordained and licentiate clergy attended. Divine service led by Rev G F Sarels. Committee reports on Sundays offerings and material relief discussed. Rev J G Neale and Eiter A Barron named alternates. County seat Mixon Croreker selected for next meeting.
About 100 people gathered at Martin church to bid farewell to Mer. Vi. A. Godber, longtime pastor of the Minr vin church. The community, churchgoers and others, expressed regret over his departure. Colber and wife received a heavy gold leave-taking token as gift.
December 12 report from Navareta Poxan notes the leet opening of the Kaptlet church with bishop Rev HH and two pastors, plus a roster of officers including treasurer I W tetee and Ro Veeetlsoseermrs RD, and superintendent names such as VW fh Blased and Neal Stacey in attendance.
Marshall Texas December 11 the Marshall presbytery of the Cumberland Church convened in regular winter session at Bepe chapel two miles south of Marshall at 11 o clock this morning. The opening sermon will be preached by Reverend Jem a ob ten of Alles and Reverend view ong Beta ee Sundale of
Washington December 12. Senate education and labor panel heard arguments for and against the eight hour bill. J F Mull cited by Cramp shipyard official as saying some machinists sought to disrupt ships, while Mull denied any such action. Samuel Gompers condemned the accusation and urged action against obstruction by the International Association of Machinists.
The House spent December 12 on private pension bills with 170 measures passed and no major items of note. A $1,000,000 appropriation for eradicating foot and mouth disease in New England was set as a special order with only executive features to be considered. The day closed after 278 bills were passed and a future vote on cattle disease regulations was scheduled, while debate on the memory of former Senator McMillan was ordered.
Rivers and harbors committee approves the hills of Representative Drounsard of Louisiana authorizing locks and dams on the Vermilion river to protect rice areas. The measure was reported favorable today in Washington, with intent to prevent saltwater intrusion and safeguard crops.
Fragmentary note discusses the state economy and proposed bills on water resources and portends related measures for Texas. Mentions allied topics and potential introductions of related statutes without clear outcomes or dates.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Hay receiving a tablegram from John Barrett dated Calcutta. Barrett declines aJapanese offer connected to a World Expo, noting literary caution over ties to the Bt Woule exposition. Lloyd Geisseoty Jr is named minister to Verona, with plans to influence U.S. relations via Constantinople.
The report covers a public treaty between the United Erite and Great Britain on commercial penalties with the United States and Low Foundlans. It notes a counterfeit $20 note discovery by Chief Willie of the secret service and mentions retirement and promotion actions in the military, including senate consideration of General Merriam’s rank and a cadet appointment at West Point for James Anborne Lockett.
Special to The Past reports a stormy outlook as Jamen J. Till foresees a difficult period ahead. The piece warns that rheumatic pains worsen in this climate, claiming cure with prescription No VR51 from Hiner & Amend, W. Bchinidt, Houston, Texas.
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