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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1902
Page
1
The House debated a permanent census bureau proposal with votes on keeping current clerical staff and extending civil service protections. Supporters argued savings and efficiency. opponents urged delays and stronger reporting on administration and funding before passage. The session adjourned after discussing the McKinley widow franking privilege and related items.
George G. Ward states the company plans manufacture and lay of a cable from the coast by November 1 and extend to Manila within two years. Production runs 240 miles monthly, could rise to 600 miles. Estimated cost ranges from 50 to 100 million dollars. Hearing continues tomorrow with officials weighing exclusive field and potential high rates.
Washington dispatch reports R A Racher sought Senator Hanna's endorsement for Texas appointments but Hanna declined and signaled a new approach. He told Hawley he discussed Texas with the president, who has asked for Hanna's counsel. Hawley planned to return to New York with Cecil Lyon.
At Senator Morgan’s urging the senate sergeant at arms issued a subpoena for M Lampre of the Pasama Canal Company to appear before the interoceanic canals committee. The subpoena was served and Lampre will attend tomorrow’s 11 o clock meeting.
The House Committee on Somermer held a hearing on cable governance. The main issue debated whether the cable should be operated by the government or by private parties. The session focused on the proposed Partiel cable and its oversight.
Washington January 10 The postoffice department forms a new division of inspectors covering Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma and Indian Territory Headquarters will be Kansas City with J J Twar rison in charge Harrison previously worked in St Louis division and Havana postmaster The telegram from George Shaw says he cannot take charge by the set date and asks to postpone to February 1 Secretary Gage consents to the delay.
Savannah, January, hundreds greet Admiral Sehley as he arrives with his wife at the depot. Mayor Meera and aldermen extend a cordial reception at City Hall and plan a reception tomorrow. Admiral Sehley tours homes with General Gordon and attends a theater engagement with Mme Lilian Norden.
Assemblyman Pendry of Brooklyn unveils a proposal to cap stock values at five dollars per share for all corporations. He cites constitutional questions but claims the measure has merit and support from Wall Street broker S. W. White. Pendry says the bill aims at Texas oil firms.
The Senate adopts a joint resolution endorsing Admiral Dewey’s view in the Schley court of inquiry and says no textbook in public schools should credit any officer other than Admiral Dewey for the victory at Santiago. The measure moves to the House for concurrence.
A dated telegraph-style list details Texans visiting New York on January 10. Names include L. Housman St. Denie George W. Neville Mrs Edward Wlees Nor mande Galveston W. Gorman and wife Na Ferro Tyler Johnson A. Clark Marl agh Texas 8. F. Kinney Jr. Everett.
The article reports former President Grover Cleveland, in New York, recovering from a recent attack of para pneuritis and arranging a hunting trip with a party of friends. He intends to leave soon for a period of several days.
The report notes shifts in steel and iron trade and car production near Birmingham and Philadelphia with mentions of large-scale shipments and a potential second quarter impact. In Havana a court session centers on Neely with Reeves' testimony outlining the arson and stamping episodes, while the government questions the basis of charges and the defense engages counsel.
In Mexico City on January 10 sources report the Pan-American arbitration issue largely settled though final protocol suppression remains uncertain. A two thirds vote is required to modify conference rules, with suppression seen as the key concession.
John K. Redmond was unanimously re-elected chairman at a Dublin Irish Parliamentary Party field meeting held in the Mansion House. The group outlined a strong forthcoming parliamentary program and resolved to take immediate measures to correct any Irish member’s place in the House of Commons if sent to pr ises.
January 10 reports indicate a fair start with colder air later. Strong northerly winds shift across Oklahoma and Indian Territory, with improving but cool conditions expected Saturday.
A Civil Service listing shows clerks appointed in Texas and dozen post offices with postmasters named. It notes pensions for Texans, funds to be issued, and the Parkinley Texas post office ordered discontinued after January 14. Also mentions upcoming airings by the Civil Service Commission and the War period context.
Washington January 10 Representative Lovering Massachusetts introduced a bill to provide a salary for ex presidents at twenty six thousand dollars per year from the date of retirement. The measure aims to grant this pension to former presidents after leaving office.
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