12 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1902
Page
1
Special to The Port reports the Patrice case proceeding toward a possible restart. The defense seeks clearer connections while prosecutors present witnesses and handwriting expert testimony. The article notes delays, recalls, and ongoing disputes over admissibility and relevance of evidence as the trial atmosphere remains unsettled.
Judge Bennett of Mount Vernon refused to pay a $1.05 fee he argued was not constitutionally valid. The case moved through the appellate division to the supreme court, which affirmed a judgment in his favor for the inconvenience caused, with damages at five dollars per day.
A report from New York states Pennileas arrived after a long journey and brought about $90,000 in private property. The tale follows his stay near Sullivan, Maine, and a reunion with his brother Patrick, amid a years long disappearance and eventual release from detention in Ville Jeland.
In a February meeting the Police Restoration confus discussed expelling a party to Cocos Island for hurled ventures. A former commander in the Third Peter squadron sent a letter offering to reveal the hiding place of the treasure if granted a quarter of the found wealth. The admiral affirmed the treasure's existence but chose to leave it buried, having retired from the navy.
The debate centered on removing taxing power from the I and expanding revenue measures. An amendment imposing a 1½ percent tax on certain corporate products was deemed not germane. A substitute prepared by the agriculture committee’s minority failed 115 to 146.
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Special to The Post from Washington reports Mr Babcock pushes to repeal the tea tariff as part of war revenue repeal but warns the effort may trigger a sharp floor clash if Republicans overestimate their strength. The dispute centers on repealing the ten per pound tea tariff and linking it to broader tariff revision amid Democratic support and Republican opposition.
Special to The Moat from Washington Feb 2 1908 outlines the drive to establish a navy yard and depot at a suitable East Texas site. Congressman Cooper secures hearings appoints a board to examine La Vina Sabine Pass Keeches River and adjacent channels for a safe harbor and clear channel depths to deep water. An appropriation of 22080 is proposed to cover board expenses and site investigations.
The article reports a near million dollar deal in which five blocks in the St. Louis area were bought by George J. Gould from Louis Kotrusry. The transfer enlarges Gould’s holdings for possible construction of a large freight facility and yard expansion.
Mr. Zoller, a patient at the National Military Hospital, reports his daughter Margaret Zollers died by her own hand in Tin Tela, China on December 23. He claims ownership of $00000 left for her father and mentions a received letter from Amehoay coney.
In Tacoma Washington on February date not clear Gortirant Mr Bilde of this state voices a plan to restrain or defeat railway lobby influence. He pledges decisive action to curb the lobby and protect high income workers from railroad control.
General Hebert Crown, in command of Union troops at Drusos Texas, died in the Civil War battle after fierce fighting. The casualty is reported with formal city notices confirming his death and rank.
Report from St. Petersburg notes Count Leo Polutal dying after a Folapi incident. In the brief bulletin, authorities confirm the death and provide few details.
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