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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1900
Page
2
Senators dispute the Manila treaty and Philippine policy while weighing a currency bill. West condemns administration policy as risky. McLaurin urges repeal of a state bank tax and restoring state control of currency volumes. Executive session ends the day.
President Snow urges a ban on polygamy in a memorial presented to the Senate. Senator Raw Mins reports that Snow emphasizes there is much misunderstanding on the issue and calls for clear prohibition in Mormon policy.
A statement asserts the church has abandoned plural marriages in Utah and every state since 1800 and that no member or officer has authority to perform or enter into such unions. It warns members who violate the law bear their own burden and answer to civil tribunals.
Washington January 16 Congress debated a deficiency appropriation bill affecting rural free delivery and expansion, amid charges by Mr. Richardson of embezzlement and bank dealings. He accused Secretary Gage over the sale of government deposits to National City Bank, while defenders argued for prudent spending and executive oversight.
Mixed war and civic news fill the page with reports of Boer firefights near a hill, General Buller’s actions, and Magersfontyn blunder critiques. The Senate approves the Samoa treaty without a vote, while transport losses and Cuba to Philippines notes appear amid local legal and civic notices about courts, jails, and public works.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Mr Ball opposing expansion in the house with McKinley references. Mentions Mr Richardaan, urgent deficiency bill, Senator Vent on Philippines issue, Mr Pelilgrey amendment, and a tabled item with unclear outcome.
General Joe Wheelne reports a deadly incident in Frankfort involving a volunteer army feud. Three men were killed after a clash that escalated when a shooter opened fire and fled, leaving authorities to investigate the sequence of events and motives.
Report notes a continental condition with rising wages and militant movement, hit by heavy orders and shortages in wheat and corn. The text cites stagnation in stock markets and persistent price pressures amid uncertain policy signals.
The text reports a congressional discussion on a National City link and treasury allocations. It notes remarks from Mr Hopkins and a committee report favoring an extension of the bill’s scope. The dialogue expresses concerns about political actions and the need to define actions to protect interests amid ongoing proceedings.
The Senate ratified the Samoa agreement amid division over sovereignty and the tripartite powers. Proponents argued the arrangement preserves independence while shifting authority, with focus on Samoan governance and American interests at Pago Pago. Opponents warned against ceding control and the implications for stability and national principles.
Washington January 14. The cabinet and president pressed for congressional action on Puerto Rico tariff duties. They favor reduction to ease island depression and boost commerce amid widespread business distress. The president reportedly has no immediate plan to soften other policies.
Washington January 16 Surgeon General Wyman approves a set of reputations for preventing the introduction of the pestilent plague into the United States. The action signals heightened attention to public health and border defenses.
Senator Washington proposed a joint resolution declaring the purpose of the government to deprive Lie Wiliplnog of the power of self government. The action marks a confrontation over autonomy and political authority.
Me Woman Town report notes Garrett family tied to an alleged wife murder in Avightonno Texas with fourteen mile distance from city. Paris commission hearings set to review appointment and policy, while Alabama and Mississippi note thefts and a burned house incident. Shifts in New Orleans coffee shipment and New York conveyor talks add to a busy regional news roundup.
Washington notes report Texas pensions granted to individuals in Houston San Antonio and Rockport with varied amounts. Transport McClellan carries remains of twenty five soldiers from yellow fever, caskets bound for New York then Manila. Senate confirms several appointees and construction contracts seek Nicaraguan canal work and Lawton fund total reaches 9 006.
In a chaotic lobby gun battle at the Capitol Hotel in Frankfort Kentucky three men were killed and a fourth badly wounded. Colonel David G Colson carried the principal burden of the shooting which also left Captain B B Golden severely wounded and several bystanders injured.
Frankfort Kentucky January 16 The election contest over Blackburn’s seat was upheld by both houses as partisan lines defined the vote The state court nullified Governor Taylor’s appointments and enjoined the two Democratic commissioners from acting while the Republican rivals prepare to contest minor offices William Jennings Bryan attended the state capitol banquet celebrating Blackburn and Cleckhurn election results.
Ennis Texas January 16 reports Kaufman candidate Coscett for the Sixth district announced today after a longer showing the previous days. The speech touched on national relations, repudiationists on money, Goebel and Kentucky politics, and referenced the Tilden-Hayes commission as a model for Democratic contest.
In Hott Texas on January 16 Trice sold his entire store and furniture business. Hinnell of Marlin Texas will retain none and Charles J Trh will operate the business on the remainder.
Mount Calm Texas January Glenn the town’s oldest grocer purchased the stock of G Y S and added it to his Bis stock, expanding his grocery operations in the community.
A Texarkana Texas residence on Telarkant street was destroyed by fire at 49 this morning. The Edward Baldwin property suffered house and contents loss estimated at 1100 dollars with insurance noted.
In Rio de Janeiro a crowd of over 20,000 gathered for a street car rally. Tense moments erupted as protesters tried to seize a moment of upheaval, prompting police to intervene.
Early 1900s ad claims to cure a cold with Zaxative Bromo Quinine. It promises refunds if not cured and lists E W Groves as the seller with boxes priced at 25 cents.
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