14 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1902
Page
1
A Texas delegation presses canal and port projects as the Senate and House debate wartime spending and cabinet nominations. The piece notes a Massachusetts figure offered a treasure portfolio and details on federal appointments, canal funding, and ongoing investigations across multiple states.
In Washington a senate debate over G. Sharp’s nomination as marshal for Kentucky’s eastern district sparked cross party and regional clash. Senators Deboe and Blackburn clashed as Blackburn denounced Sharp’s prior role in a controversial 1863 action and alleged mob intimidation during Goebel era turmoil, while Deboe defended Sharp noting armed numbers were small and common in mountain districts.
Drake is named victim as Gooseneck Bill McDonald rides to Washington to scout grounding and claim no feud ended. Green may appear soon as Payne’s endorsement odds favor Green and Hawley, with Green’s return to Washington anticipated in a few days.
In New York a Rice heir renounces opposition to a 1896 will after a judge indicated doubts about a contested codicil. The case links a theft claim in a jar and the fate of a Texas trust, with references to property valued at 740 dollars and a 1896 will contest surrounding the alleged murderers.
Illinois and Maryland lawmakers debate resolutions on the Schley matter. The Maryland legislature introduces a joint resolution praising Admiral Dewey and urging federal action, while Chicago business leaders press Congress to address the dispute and clarify naval command decisions.
William Z. Bryan arrived in Naugatuck Connecticut on January 15 and was enthusiastically greeted by a large crowd. He spoke at Columbus hall before over 1000 people, covering topics on government morality and international issues, to a hushed audience. He then toured to Ansonia before boarding a train to New Haven on his way to Philadelphia.
Senator Gorman arrives in Annapolis and is expected to be reelected at noon today. The event supports Governor Smith and the administration, with the term of Senator George L Wellington expiring in March 103.
Special to The Pout notes listed Texas registrations in New York with towns and agents such as Houston Dallas Beaumont and San Antonio, including names like J Hi Marlborough M C Bradland Rerad Square Lodger and Broadway Central. The text reads as a brief registry update with several garbled names and places.
Senate reports on a plan to prevent entanglement between the new Panama Railway company and the old company. The new firm would own the Panama Railway and receive about 65,600 of the stock shares with 60 percent of sale proceeds allocated to the old company, while arbitrators would ensure an equitable distribution. The arrangement aims to grant the liquidator authority to transfer proceeds to the United States government and preserve minority rights for stockholders.
Fragmentary text from a Washington area column mentions uncertain names and places. The readable parts hint at a local event or notice but lack clear actions, dates, or outcomes to identify a concrete news item.
A mine fire at Dow slope No. 7 in Hartshorn trapped workers this afternoon. Four bodies were recovered by tonight and ten more men are feared dead in the mine. Relief teams were dispatched to the scene.
The Savannah cotton exchange hosted Rear Ade the Stier in formal entertainment lasting over an hour with patriotic rhetoric and city crowd applause as the event concluded.
Laredo January 18 reports progress on widening the Meatrain network to standard gauge. Officials forecast trains running on the upgraded line on June 1, with multiple authorities confirming satisfactory progress across the Meatran National branch.
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