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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1899
Page
3
The Utah trial on the Roberts case resumes with witnesses including Miles Wishard and Cecilia Dibble Roberts testifying about plural marriages. The proceedings discuss family ties, public reputation, and church involvement as the inquiry weighs Roberts associates and alleged polygamous ties.
The senate finance committee authorized Senator Aldrich to report a substitute finance bill before holidays. The panel changes wording on gold reserve bonds and note issuance, capping gold coin and notes at 150 million dollars and allowing repeal of current limits on bank note issuance tied to bond deposits.
Washington dispatch notes the Waters-Pierce Oil case will not be argued until after Christmas. Attorney General Smith departed for Texas tonight. A Condor Texas post office is created with Louis A. Barns postmaster. Texas pensions issued to Charles Smith and Thomas Duncan. New patents granted to several Texans including Lee Anderson and Burgess Stewart. George E. Folk promoted in the Texas patent office.
The remains of Lieutenant Brumby were escorted to the railway station with full naval honors and sent on the 11 15 train to Atlanta for interment. The casket was draped with the American flag and floral tributes came from Admiral Dewey and relatives. Navy yard sailors acted as pall bearers. in Atlanta the body will lie in the Heyward vault at Oakland cemetery.
Senator Jones as chairman issues a call for a Democratic National Committee meeting at the Raleigh hotel in Washington February 22 to fix the time and place for the Democratic National Convention next summer.
Washington December 11 the senate committee on privileges and elections announced it will hear the protest against the continuation of the senator on January 5.
The report records Clarke occupying the Montana Senate seat while no decision was reached in the Scott case. The Quay case was not considered.
Washington December 19 The Post reports Senator Butler of North Carolina seeks a break with the Republican party. Assistant Attorney General Boyd and Senator Pritchard are said to have approached Mark Hanna with a Bruter proposition, though The Post cannot verify the tale.
Washington December 19 The War Department refuses to release correspondence between the department and Governor Sayers regarding the surrender of Fort Ringgold. Officials call the matter privileged and will disclose only upon orders from the secretary of war.
At the cabinet meeting the Alaska situation was deemed to require immediate congressional attention. The current New York financial situation was reviewed and the view prevailed that Secretary Gage's action last night should have a salutary effect.
Washington dispatch describes Hon. R. Henry drafting two anti trust bills mirroring the Texas anti trust law They likely will not progress once referred to committee and remain in limbo in Congress
In Washington on December 1 Bonn or Barry introduced a measure amending the third section of the interstate commerce act. The proposal aims to curb railroad discrimination against the public and to prevent favoritism toward one railroad over another.
The president of Guatemala approved the United States and Guatemala parcel post convention on the mth instant, effective January 15. The Senate confirmed several nominees in consular judicial and postal service. V Rattan named postmaster at Cooper Texas. The U S government says it interferes with France and China in none of their differences. National banks offered about 15,000,000 in securities for public deposits. Representative Sullivan introduced a bill to refund Civil War cotton gains and taxes from that era.
The supreme court dismissed bribery cases against the Standard Oil Co after finding the information did not involve the company. Attorney General Monoit had alleged Charles Squire of New York offered a 400000 bribe to influence pending cases.
The Produce Exchange Trust company committee finished a formalInvesting session in New York. After an extensive review of accounts and books Edwin Gould declined to speak but a member indicated strong belief the company can be placed on a solid basis soon. Gould may be offered the presidency.
A week shows a marked drop in smallpox cases with nineteen patients remaining in the county hospital all recovering. Railroad work continues with the Cane Belt reaching a town six miles from Wharton temporarily named Bismarck and over four miles of Southern Pacific grading completed. The surveying corps stays near the Caney mouth.
Two cues of scarlet fever are reported in Waxahachie with no fear of epidemic. The district court hears the R J Coleman versus First National Bank case in its third trial, drawing attention. The Post's advance text of the pew tax bill is praised as a master stroke.
Caldwell Cullings reports County Clerk McCowen issuing marriage licenses for couples including Herries with Will Dorsey and Anna Jackson and Smith with Mia Emeline Hays. Ex Senator Shelburne of Bellville is in town for legal business. Measles epidemic locally is mild in character.
London dispatchs detail Battle of Tugela where Boer movements exposed British weak points. Buller and Methuen plans discussed with Warren and Long. Boers use rapid mobility to threaten lines of supply and communications. Yeomanry mounted infantry to be raised for frontier fighting.
Charles D. Pierce, consul for the Orange Free State in New York, said he cannot aid Boer army enlistments and directs applicants to The Hague. He noted many applicants are Spanish American War veterans and warned cost to proceed. He predicted Britain could deploy 1,800,000 troops if desired, but the key is accuracy of shooting.
From London to New York the Morning Post criticizes the British government for inaction in South Africa. It blames June to August failures to mobilize and warns a prompt victory is essential to avert growing losses as British and Boer forces face off in Natal.
Dispatch reports two large prayer meetings held in Rotterdam where Dutch pastors and congregants gathered from across Holland. Funds were collected for Boer wounded and a resolution urged British pastors to support widespread vaccination.
The passage notes Amsterdam and The Hague ladies collecting money and many young men from good families in The Hague planning to join the Boers in the field, while they preach and pray for an end to the war.
London and New York press warn of Menelik emperor of Abyssinia readying a warlike bid to extend control north to Nubia and west to the White Nile. Reports detail armament, troops, and foreign flags aiding his advance while Britain contemplates possible conflict.
A Washington report says the Navy Department will ask Congress for one million dollars to build two initial eight thousand ton training ships. The vessels would be sheathed with auxiliary sail power and atom propulsion claimed essential to maintain a trained force, while objections to mixing green recruits with regular crews are noted as risky and uneconomical.
A New Orleans dispatch reports Captain J Ho Rees may serve as presiding judge at New Orleans and Memphis for 1900. He plans no engagements that would block his acceptance of the stewardship under the jockey club once the Bastern body appoints, expected February or March.
The Tribune reports that various conferences have been held regarding Henry Frick and possible changes in leadership or role, with discussions centered on his position and potential replacement.
In the city within the last week rumors connect H W Oliver of Pittsburgh with succeeding Mr Frick as chairman of the Carnegie Steel Company. Oliver is described as a trained executive with substantial interest in the Carnegie Lion company and is seen as a likely successor.
Neater Poors de Leon a Cuban descendant of Ponce de Leon died in Havana on Monday at age 63. He came from Cuba during the ten years war and was involved in plantations in Havana and Pine dal Hic. Local authorities claimed his death followed by Spanish authorities held that provision wants the end of the revolution. He advised the Junta during the suppression. De Leon authored several works in Spanish.
Philadelphia December 1 The auditorium in the main National Republican exposition building is described as the finest hall for a convention. Joseph W Wanler and TH OC Payne predict Secretary Root will be the presidential nominee with McKinley and Secretary Foot favored for acclaim.
Orange Texas lists a week of events starting tomorrow including Two Merry Tramps at the opera house and New Orleans minstrels on canvas light of Christmas trees at local churches. Community concerts oyster suppers and charity events update merchant trade and civic activity as J N Olds travels to Houston for medical consultation and X ray exam.
Dealers who hold large inventories should expect stable prices for some time as market conditions favor those with stock, while buyers may wait for more favorable terms.
The track at New Orleans December 19 featured good conditions. Dr. Withrow fell after the start in the third race breaking a leg and was destroyed. Dally Wolthoff and Dr. Walmpley were the other winning favorites, with several horses listed for six to eight furlongs and miles in subsequent events.
The page lists races at Oakland with six furlongs and one mile events. It includes horses Tuthill Delyisis la Amiga Inverary II True Blue Toreida Will Fay Upper Crust Artilleryman and more with times around 1 48 to 1 49 and various selling and handicap declarations.
Tyler Literary and Normal college, moved from Whitewright to Tyler, Texas, will begin its term January 1. Principal designations include Prof C L Adair as principal. curriculum aims to rival leading schools and advance a robust program.
In Madisonville Texas on December 17 Rev A McLarty has arrived to serve as pastor for the Methodist church. The report notes his arrival and pending activities as he settles into the role.
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