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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1902
Page
1
King Edward opens parliament with a cautious speech praising peace steps and noting the Boer War’s unresolved end. He outlines new treaties with the United States and others, calls for continued imperial contingents, and signals economic measures including land acts in Ireland.
Washington January 16. The commission considers a French syndicate offer to sell canal site for forty million dollars. Senator Hanna says Morgan will not be rushed. expert expected to report next Saturday. Debate reveals stockholders seek to preserve control of key railroad holdings. The Panama canal issue remains unsettled with no immediate decision.
Washington reports Secretary Long told the House committee that copies of the Schley court of inquiry testimony cannot be printed unless Congress authorizes it. Representative Watson said the Maryland delegation and friends of Admiral Billy Bre dith should reach agreement on which measure to consider. The committee cannot act intelligently without access to the testimony from the court of inquiry.
Representative Slardon urged the president to withhold the collector appointment at Nagle Pose until Brockinthrengh of Uvalde could present credentials. Sources indicate BR. W. Dowe is expected to receive the post, with delays linked to pending charges against Marshal Selbrecht and Collector Maria.
Fragmentary report notes opposition to Selbrecht and mentions Tenan republicana in the city. It asserts confidence that the president will reappoint both men, signaling continuity in policy and leadership.
Senator Quay of Pennsylvania, returning from a long trip, is expected to publicly announce support for Roosevelt for the Republican nomination. Pennsylvania Republicans have been quietly working, believing Quay can carry the state’s delegation to the convention, though he refused to confirm the move when asked.
Rathbone testifies that Brooke and Judsow diverted public funds to their home while denying private sources financed his residence. The Havana inquiry centers on expenditures from the postal fund and related government accounts, with probes into the roles of George Jotai and local governors. The testimony marks a key moment as investigators seek if government money funded living costs and whether any criminal intent existed.
Gargiola, chief dragoonion of the American legation to Constantinople, and Rev. Dr. Pont depart Létrea for the Bulgarian frontier with the ransom to secure the release of Miss Stone and Mrs Talika. The World correspondent reports from Alexandria.
Bellumont Texas bank president Withers was arrested Saturday for alleged violation of the National banking law and posted 5000 bond today for his appearance before United States Commissioner Nichole. An understanding was reached today and he will not be subject to further proceedings pending federal action.
Glasgow dispatch reports that American steel interests have been buying Scottish steel concerns for months. The United Kingdom steel trade expects further purchases as talks focus on price and competition. Analysts note possible consolidation and shifts to favor American malleable works, with several plants eyed for acquisition and potential closure.
The Rome cable quotes the pope's physician Dr. Lapport stating the pontiff remains in no immediate danger. Reports of sharp decline are unfounded and health is said to be better than in years, attributed to age rather than crisis.
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