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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1901
Page
1
Four states report deaths and heavy property damage as trains halt and schedules collapse. Bridges washed out and streets flooded up to five feet in West Point Georgia, disrupting travel and commerce. Authorities warn of continuing danger and urge evacuations where needed.
Torrential rains and rising rivers flood towns from Georgia to Alabama and the Carolinas. Officials report damaged bridges, washed tracks, submerged power facilities, and widespread disruption to rail and streetcar service as crews race to assess danger and restore lines.
The Journal of Commerce assesses United States corporate capital at about 6.5 billion dollars in consolidation and rail, bank, and industrial firms. It cites Henson’s estimate of 1901 activity with preferred stock issues and new authorized capital totaling substantial sums.
In New York on December 30, supporters of Rear Admiral Schler plan to introduce a bill in Congress to reimburse his expenses from the court of inquiry. They view it as vindication for the officer and a political signal from the Mary Lloyd delegation. The proposed measure aims for retirement at full pay if approved.
The Morrland councils of the Jaw Order of United American Mechanics awarded Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Harmon Seley a medal in Washington during a ceremony at Admiral Swirley’s headquarters. A committee from Baltimore announced the event and praised Seley’s service to the country while noting the tribute reflected broad public esteem for his career.
A Washington dispatch reports Congressman Babcock of Wisconsin circulating a petition for a Republican caucus to consider reducing duties on steel products. The effort aims to edge toward tariff tinkering, facing opposition from party leaders who fear undermining protectionist doctrine.
Berlin reports a Washington cable claiming looming war with the United States over Venezuela debts. Ambassador White denies such talk as baseless while noting President Roosevelt’s friendship toward Germany and cautioning officials against any hostile statements.
Secretary Root and Senators Lodge and Platt report daily talks on governing the Philippines. They discuss recommendations from the Philippine Commission, wartime guidance, and measures for railroads, electric lights, telephones, land rights, religious order reform, and social programs for new governance.
Report from Caracas states Germany postpones a planned naval demonstration against Venezuela until the revolution against President Castro is terminated. The source cites high authority for the decision and notes the political instability in Venezuela as the reason for the delay.
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