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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1902
Page
1
In a Pittsburgh area chase a pair of fugitives eluded officers, leading to a dramatic sleigh pursuit near Mount Cheatout. Mrs. Soffel and John Biddle fought to escape with revolvers and a rifle, while officers closed in from Mount Chestyct and Rother, with several injuries reported but the fugitives ultimately captured or killed after a rapid turnover of pursuit and a final volley.
Patrick and others weigh witness questions as Texas court days pass without a court session. W L Jones, brother of Charles Rice’s valet, testifies about signatures while defense challenges imply forged or altered documents. The 1806 will is admitted, with prosecution and defense jockeying over prior conversations and authenticity of signatures and prior wills.
Special to The Peat reports New York January 11 that the Senate committee action stalled Cuba policy. A key senator notes the Senate cannot unilaterally authorize U S Teller aid to Cuba without House cooperation, predicting the plan will fail to meet the country’s duty.
The trial scatters testimony over disputed signatures and wills as Frederick L. Bilan and Williim Mittice Jr. are questioned about the Patrick will. William Rice Jr. testifies the forged nature of signatures before any will was produced, while counsel for Thor argues the motive of murder and the admissibility of will evidence amid examiner questions.
The forecast notes generally fair conditions with variable wind. Expect cloudy stretches and cool temperatures with changing marine air.
Washington report from January 11 notes a meeting held in the Isle of Pines urging formal secession of that island. The resolution calls for a clear vote to determine whether to detach from Spain and establish separate status.
The piece notes a pending appeal by Boer forces amid reports of deadly actions and captures. Authorities dispute the timing and details, while observers recount alleged executions and raids near a river route. A police officer describes a suspect being detained after a confrontation with authorities and describes the mood and conditions of the force involved.
A Washington report claims the daughter of the U S president plans to attend the coronation on June 6 and would wear ceremonial robes and royal attire. The story notes the princess would accompany her father and family, with royal duties tied to the event and public interest surrounding the First Family.
The British note on peace in South Africa was sent to The Hague and will be published Monday in London. The reply is a direct negative with possible room for future suggestions, and Canada’s position is noted as uncertain about Boer and Dutch powers. The text aims to influence Parliament’s mood regarding the request for guarantees and British concessions.
A special note from The Mast reports a possible caucus among Democrats over the proposed canal route through Nicaragua. The discussion centers on ownership and control of the vital waterway, with figures from Texas and Missouri City weighing positions and petitions for a caucus to decide the issue.
The order prohibits 401 officers and employees of the United States from soliciting pay increases or attempting to influence legislation for personal gain, directly or indirectly, in or out of Washington. Violators face dismissal from government service.
Special to The Pest from Washington January 6 reports Representative Stephens introducing a resolution to appoint a calamite to determine causes behind the secretary of the Interior and the commissioner of Indian affairs issuing ex parte orders barring persons from Indian Territory for failure to pay taxes.
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