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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1902
Page
3
The piece reports intense calls from university authorities and committees to revise football rules to curb brute force. It notes objections from players and coaches about injuries and the sport’s present form, with talks of a January session to discuss proposals.
Racing notes from New Orleans and Ingleside list entries and times for Horse ATH, Whiskey King, Pothean, Montanto, and others. The results include Mile and Half events with times around 1 40 to 1 48 and several named horses such as Forster, Marco LOA, and Cranium, with additional entries and sales observations from the meets.
A dazzling royal pageant marks the opening of the durbar in Delhi for King Edward VII’s accession. Lord Curzon leads the pageant with a gold and silver elephant, followed by the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and a vast array of princes, chiefs, and riders in ceremonial regalia amid heralds and triumphal music.
Weather clear and track slow as Velma Clark 100 Azarine 116 flomnes 1138 Malaspina Vt Ohio Gi 10 Zs ne and an e lgith miles-Star Cotton Prank Wels 10% Dlewsho 197 Hilo Bhannon 105 Artmainster WT post times. Only partial names readable with several illegible entries noted.
Long column reports mixed boxing chatter about Jim Jeffries and Matty Monroe, with Tommy Ryan offering to coach Monroe and influence the bout outcome. It notes Ryan’s claims, training moves, and reactions, plus Beaumont and local business notes and a Beaumont gas supply delay.
George Gardner of Lowell Massachusetts defeated Brooklyn’s BIG Carter in a six round heavyweight bout in Chicago. The close contest featured Gardner gaining the edge early while Carter steadied later. Referee Barrett observed from ringside as both fighters wore bruises after a hard, crowd-pleasing contest.
Beaumont Texas December notes report Newsum's Post relocating to Exall building with G Linn as business rep and F W Greer as correspondent. The item lists subscription and ad details, contact phones, and mentions changes in personnel at Newsum and Kirby Chamber. Also notes Keith Lumber starting a new mill on Pine Island Bayou and inquiries about a local board of trade formation.
Beaumont Texas December reports say there is little new to the ongoing Stanchard Oil Company contest talk. Cullinan of the Texas company returns from the East. no substantive developments on the standard ator. Oil prices hover around four cents, with minor fluctuations. consumers complain of scarce supply as refinery activity remains steady.
From Fort Worth Texas a telegram reports James W. Swayne of New York succumbed to pneumonia after a cold that followed his return from attending the funeral of General Byrnes. Joan F. Swayne of Fort Worth received the notice.
The president seeks prompt ratification of the Cuban reciprocity treaty while facing opposition from Republican senators who fear tariff tinkering and concessions. He argues ratification would honor a prior pledge and avoid German pressure, as discussions with Senator Scott of West Virginia shape cautious support.
Admiral John G Walker defends the congressional commission on expenditures of about 1 million dollars. He claims salaries total 12 000 dollars for each member and travel costs but vouchers have not been challenged. Morgan and Hepburn press for records and names of commissioners while controversy over costs and staffing grows in Washington.
Attorney General Harlan and Secretary Hoot meet at the war department with other officials to discuss land for naval stations at San Juan and Culebra Puerto Rico and the jurisdictional questions over certain properties. The United States seeks lands for defense while title uncertainties remain.
December 22 reports Captain A J Loneh of Indiana chief of the division of limolventrational banks resigns due to failing health. Oldham of Omelopatl, an attorney and speech agent, is named to fill the vacancy in the comptroller of the currency office.
Report from Mold area notes substantial activity at the Welsh Field with several men from county sections and officials present. James M. Bown of Denver-Nogument caused a delay by breaking machinery during the well work while Te velli easee delayed for two days. The Southwesters Of Last In-x expect to complete the well within a day. casing set at 12 Tent depth. Prominent visitors include EB Stalther Port Arthur and G W Carver among others from Jencings, La and Mobile, Alabama.
Dispatches from Omohs Neb report a supposed conference between T Harriman and labor leaders intended to quell the strike at Colon Poetic shops. Harriman and his secretary deny any meeting and claim they have received no notice. Workers fear ongoing disruption as months of stoppages affect railroad operations.
Readable fragments indicate an official notice with action and local official references. The text preserves names and dates only where legible, reflecting a partial public record.
Special report lists ships arriving at New York, San Marcos, Port Cade and New York arrivals with crews awaiting Galveston, plus vessels cleared for Havana, Puerto Cortez, Liverpool and other ports. Notes about Hornby Cantia passing, Mount Temple, Inknam Re heading to Liverpool, and the Colorado steamship in Gravesend bay towing the Comal.
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