Bank case looms in Aransas court with trial adjourned
The First National Bank case at Aransas County court ends abruptly after a lengthy trial. An appeal or delay arose as the defense and court weighed the next steps amid lingering uncertainty.
19 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1902
Page
1
The First National Bank case at Aransas County court ends abruptly after a lengthy trial. An appeal or delay arose as the defense and court weighed the next steps amid lingering uncertainty.
John Hassell, an engineer and Boer War veteran, tours Bermuda concentration camps near Hamilton. He details overcrowded islands with inadequate shelter, food, clothing, and medical care, exposing prisoners including 37 life-term rebels and hundreds of underage boys to harsh conditions and high wire fences.
Washington faces mounting opposition as Democrats and others resist funding lavish coronation embassies and German prince visits. Representative Livingston vows a decisive fight against all appropriations while contingency and entertainment expenses provoke broad scrutiny amid a $16.7 million deficit outlook.
A petition with signatures from southern and western citizens was sent to New York and will go to Congress. It asks for national grampathy in favor of the Boers and is addressed to several congressmen. The document cites a resolution already drafted for resolution.
Mer and Davis plan to deliver a petition in New York to the Boer consul for transfer to the proper banks. The documents, in fool's cap sheet form, fill four steamer trunks and were prepared as a settlement proposal for favorable government consideration.
London reports quote Der Lewde stating a Hague meeting with Boer delegation was a routine conference. Boers deny any peace campaign and say rumors are British-made fabrications intended to pressure or mislead in South Africa.
Washington January 18 The deficiency appropriations bill was completed by the appropriations committee and reported to the house. It carries about 14,001, distributed among the departments, including items for armor on ships under construction and other specific expenditures.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a public Berihing at St Paul Miam and a statue completion for Rochambeau Steeve with a Manila amount and a council ordinance. It references expenses related to a congression funeral and a President Mc Kinley and a delivery cost.
Complicated dispatch reports Amer ican Marines seized 376 000 in river Goilllea funds at Tien Tete. Secretary Hay informs the Chinese government of restoration steps and a treasury draft will transfer the money to the appropriate official.
The Panama Canal Company sale proposal advances as the commission reports to President Roosevelt with obstacles removed and a clear title to U S property in view. It notes outsiders hold stock in the Panama Railroad and that shares can be purchased, while Colombia must be dealt with.
Washington January 18 the Democratic Steering Committee of the House reached a decision on a line of policy to be recommended to the party in the House. It also agreed to ask Rep Hay of Virginia to call a caucus next Friday night to consider the committee report. The twelve member panel will press for full party unity across resolutions on party lines.
Colonel Arthur Leach newly elected MP for Gelway city says Parliament access remains possible. Interview with a representative discusses loyalty during Boer War and governance by the counsels, amid political contention over tenure and open doors to the House of Commons.
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