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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1901
Page
1
Washington updates show Eastern and Western areas facing shifting wind patterns from Sunday into Monday. Northeast and midwest zones experience cooler air and variable woods with mixed precipitation across Oklahoma and Indian Territories.
Washington reports suggest ex-Congressman Hawley of Texas may be restored to favor with President Roosevelt. Hawley and postmaster general Henry C. Payne are said to be cordial allies, and Payne might influence Roosevelt to lift the ban on Hawley if Hawley shows humility. A Houston Republican may also travel to advocate Hawley's case.
Washington December 28 The Illinois complaint urges the president to recognize the state by appointing an Illinois native to a cabinet post if more changes occur. It is said Representative G E Foss may be urged for the navy portfolio should Long resign, as few others disagree.
A night assault by General Dewet's forces at Zeefontein pierced British defenses. Six officers and fifty men killed, many wounded, and several captured as the attackers seized tents and a gun position at 2 a.m. The battle endures as a notable South African War disaster for Britain.
Dispatches from Colon on December 28 detail battles near Hon as and Ovamioill with government forces under General Leovigild Rodrigues. Insurgents were repelled after heavy fighting, with casualties on both sides and reports of Liberals using strongarm tactics. General Alban claims proof the Salvadoran president supports rebels as reinforcements arrive to defend the republic.
Reports from Caracas and Willemstadt describe a widening revolt against President Castro with rebels advancing across Cero, Falcon, Zara, Carabobo and surrounding regions. The government, led by Domingo Macagua and Lucien Mendoza, faces intensified clashes as German troops and rail tensions unfold in Caracas and Margarita.
Diplomatic quarters report renewed Chile Argentina tension after the peace protocol on arbitration was signed in gallandage three days earlier. Argentine ministers refusal to accept key clauses and police withdrawal in Ultima Esperanza prompt warnings of a halt to settlement. Demonstrations in Buenos Aires express public disapproval and rumors of President Ro ca resisting any policy toward Chile. Chilean Charges' Affaires Infante notes Argentina sees the protocol as yielding perceived rights in the Citima Esperanza district, maintaining Chilean control while awaiting further arrangements.
Washington dispatches indicate Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow faces removal to clear room for a Roosevelt ally. Second Assistant Schallenberger and Third Assistant Madden likely depart with Smith. First Assistant Johnson may stay briefly or be replaced as Payne seeks an experienced aide.
A report from Washington states Senator Quay of Pennsylvania plans to retire from public life and resign his Senate seat. It says health concerns forced him to leave Washington soon after the current Congress began, with changes in his routine deemed essential.
Representative Cooper of Texas will introduce a bill upon reconvening to fund a survey for a coastwise canal from Sabine Lake to the Rio Grande. The study aims to assess costs for a 60 to 80 foot wide canal, two feet and six feet deep at low tide, seeking a four mile waterway to open light draught shipping from the Mississippi to the Rio Grande for about 9 million dollars.
Dr Milton Whitney announces completion of the Montgomery county soil survey with a forthcoming report. A survey of Brazoria county soils east of the Bresos river will resume, begun last summer but halted due to department illness. The Montgomery study seeks to determine soil potential for tobacco cultivation.
An index listing sections on the Sunday Post front and inside pages. It references Telegraphic news Creeham Budget Texas news rice imports Porto Rice HB Railroad news local sewing and society items literary notes letters and various other department headings across many pages. The list outlines sections and their order for the issue.
In the Bel mont O Grady race for Seventh district congress the board of election commissioners sustained the objection to Joseph F P O Grady’s certificate and ordered Belmont nominated for the ballot under the democratic emblem. Four candidates remain Montague Lessler Perry Belmont Frits Lindinger and J Bennett. The decision may be appealed.
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