17 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1902
Page
1
London reports on the Anglo Japanese alliance and its impact on world politics. The piece cites figures like Lop Jansdowne and Margulis Mots, discusses Britain’s stance toward Germany and Russia, and notes cautious optimism about Japan's role in Asia while highlighting continental rivalries.
A Paris dispatch reports M. Romer describing a cannibal raid on the Saivatth expedition off Shermoke New Guinea. Twenty five explorers dead including Baron Villars and Baron Saint Remy, with others mutilated while crew and mission members were seized and some bodies devoured. The attack followed a night ambush as natives sprang from the jungle.
Reports from Pretoria describe 150 mounted infantry patching the Kip river when they surrounded a suspected Boer hideout near Johannesburg on February 12. A Boer breakout, heavy fire, and a perimeter retreat left officers dead and many wounded as the force withdrew to cover. A separate dispatch notes further engagements along Waterval and the Vaal river areas.
In Biymierville AK on February 10 a jail escape attempt by two black inmates led to a deadly exchange with deputies and citizens. A white man SEE GRAHAM was killed and several whites including Deputy Sheriff Charles Lane Willie Porter George Stafford were wounded as the fugitives barricaded themselves, then escaped through the rear.
The Hilndon Amin noned Dorillea died this morning at T o'clock in convulsions from the advanced siege of the bhiberculosia. The death is reported as sudden though Febious improvement was seen earlier. Cordica has been con led from Fadi and is making progress.
Reports from Southampton and New York describe Prince Wilhelm and the Kronprinz Wilhelm voyage preparations. The yacht Hohenzollern conducted religious services in port, with arrivals and arrivals forecasts for Cherbourg and Fire Island timing. The emperor’s entourage and crew visited Portsmouth and New York as plans progressed.
Special to The Pow notes a measure introduced by Representative Cooper of Texas to select a site for a navy yard. The proposal calls for a two naval officers and one army engineer to examine Sabine Pass Neches and Sabine rivers up to Beaumont and Orange to assess practicability.
A February 16 letter from Comptroller McGann warns Chicago faces insolvency amid reduced municipal funds. He cites a $9,007,100 estimate now cut to $8,100,110, risking near paralysis unless the 1902 budget is revised. He notes lost cash in two years, a limited revenue plan, and a looming need to borrow as city operations falter.
A week of legislative maneuvers unfolds as representatives prepare to debate amendments on spending and foreign matters. The minority protests anticipated cuts while the Ways and Means panel presets hearings on appropriations, with a long session expected and decisive votes likely next week.
Washington telegram reports Judge John J. Sheppard III of the Fourth Texas district is seriously ill with Bright’s disease. His son Tal has been at his side for days and a telegram to Mrs Sheppard requests her return to Washington. The attending physician warns the illness is quite serious as the senate commerce committee weighs Choriog 1 Miurin customs. The public proclamation of the illness is expected soon.
A 19th century report details a proposed survey of the Neches and Sabine river systems to the Gulf of Mexico. It outlines project scope, costs, and vessel use while evaluating channel depth, land marks, and economic benefits for timber, shipbuilding, and iron ore.
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