06 Jan 1900
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1900
Page
1
Friends press on urging his fitness for the role at the right moment as Quay intends to keep up the fight. Teva inspection was anticipated from the site committee.
The United States Navy reports Albany under Wentzbaugh seized Sibutu after hoisting the flag. the island near Borneo lies along the Philippine boundary and may fall under the Sultan of Jolo's claim. Also listed are casualties from Manila and Panique with several infantrymen killed in late December and October actions.
Washington reports a push to name Culberson as chairman of the National Democratic Committee, though he denies candidacy. Quay’s bid faces an adverse Senate committee ruling and possible filibuster to delay action, with Waters-Pierce Oil Co. v. Texas supreme court arguments set for Monday and Attorney General T. S. Smith arriving.
The resolution adopted yesterday covers deposits of government funds in national banks and transactions tied to the sale of the New York Custom House. The broad scope requires copying 400 documents from the Alto and the process may delay translation for several days.
Washington reports a cabinet session with little decisive action. A member noted no discussion on offering good offices for a South African settlement or on seizing British cargoes. It was decided to send more troops to Alaska in spring, with Cape Nome as a tentative point, to restore order amid growing unrest.
The fourth annual banquet of the Nebraska Traveling Men's Traveling club drew nearly 200 attendees at the Lincoln hotel. Bryan praised independence of banquets and political zeal while outlining party stances on money, trusts, and imperialism. Governors Poynter and Thomas and Cato Norris spoke on related issues.
The senate committee on privileges and elections votes four to three to adverse report on seating Senator Quay from Pennsylvania. Four members support the resolution. Burrows Caffery Pettus Harris oppose. Turley and Pritchard paired. No date set for report, minority to file separate report. Burrows will draft the majority report, Hoar the minority.
Washington January 6 reports Texas penalties granted today and appointments of postmasters including Finley Dallas county Johu Mills Kipling Kaufman county Ledford Caldwell county and Lafayette Ledford. Names appearing include Bu chant Bewle county Melinga Johnson Rayeta Wherry and Walter Upton with various counties and towns listed.
In Washington on January 5 the Lawton fund subscriptions tally 5 721 dollars with voluntary contributions continuing until Mrs Lawton arrives in San Francisco around February first. Dr William A Hammond former surgeon general of the army died here tonight.
Durban reports the Natal government plans to arm a large number of Zulu in support against the Boers. Pietermaritzburg notes rising Zulu hunger and looting as famine spreads. Magistrates fear they cannot restrain the warriors who seek to attack Boer positions.
The Continental Gin Company has been organized with a capital of 70,000 dollars. Officers chosen include President W. T. Northington of Birmingham, vice president in charge of Western business J. Munger of Dallas, Texas, and Deciel Pratt of Prattville as President in charge of Georgia.
A six plant consolidation forms a single war gas machinery group with leaders from Atlanta Bridgewater Avondale Birmingham and Dallas. The partners include C R Winship F Gammon A W Ilth and 8 Monger. Birmingham becomes headquarters as the new combine aims to improve existing plants. The six plants control about 90 percent of wartime gas machinery.
London dispatches recount the failed assault on Gametree near Mafeking. British officers led a desperate dash against a reinforced Boer fort, many killed or wounded as the position held and armored trains moved to aid.
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