29 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1902
Page
1
Washington reports a tense assault on General Carter and a clash over senior command rights involving General Miles and acting adjutant general duties. Captain Wild is reprimanded as disciplinary actions ripple through the army leadership.
More than 1000 Texans travel to New Orleans for carnival events. Delegates from gulf towns to Indian Territory admire Texas but face strict oversight by merchants and officials. The party plans trains and safety measures amid festive preparations, with praise for Texas and optimistic crop hopes.
The comptroller of the currency reports Houston national banks show reserves at 20.49 percent, up to 51.92 percent since April 80. Loans and discounts rise from 4 006 078 to 5 056 220. Gold coin falls to 206 821 and total specie dips to 1 100 134. Initial money reserve drops. individual deposits rise from 0 485 050 to 60 256 000.
Special to The Post reports Major Corman Gardener faces potential discipline by the president amid cruelty accusations in the Philippines Army stories. The president reads dispatches and may order all official papers sent promptly for review, signaling a possible broad warning to the armed forces and a reevaluation of military conduct.
Reports tell of severe earthquake shocks in Lompoe California with furniture knocked from shelves and tremors felt for thirty seconds. Similar disturbances ripple across Nebraska towns near Sioux and Weston with rattled dishes and swaying towers, though damage remains limited.
Fragmentary report notes damage at Loa Alamos with partial figures and references to losses. Estimated financial impact ranges from 12,000 to 150,000 dollars amid war related destruction. Names and specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A tremor hit the W545 site near Yankton on July 28 causing the building to list and swell. Initial reports note surrounding debris and shaken residents with no injuries reported at this time.
A Chicago merchant, Mothechild of the firm A. M forlivhild & Om, committed suicide at his home on Michigan Avenue near Wellstown. The act followed a likely temporary insanity and shocks to the local business community. He is survived by a widow and children.
Fragmentary report describes volcanic activity near St Vincent and Kingstown with an earthquake like event. It notes attempted relief and government response amid uncertain details and ongoing search efforts.
Southern Pacific experts will leave Algiers next Monday to transfer to Galveston to handle freight for New York steamers. Twenty five checkers will report for duty at Galveston.
In El Poxo Texas on July 2 to 7, a Black Jack McDonald was shot and killed after a dispute over a dice game. The assailant, unnamed, fired after both men drew guns in the confrontation. McDonald had a long, troubled history including involvement with several robbers and past ties to Fort Worth. The case unfolds as authorities investigate the Juarez area incident.
The comptroller approved the creation of a new bank for Madisonville with trustees named to manage the charter and capital. Details remain limited as officials confirm the appointment and explain the regulatory steps.
Washington July 18 The Mississippi river commission presented its report on river improvement costs for the year and future funding. Estimates include 2 000 000 for protection works at Cairo and Memphis 25 000 at Delta Petit and 100 000 for New Orleans harbor. The report notes balance of 2 070 204 for river improvement and highlights concerns over river stability and low water conditions.
Fragmented early 20th century dispatch reports a bleak cotton outlook at San Felipe with low river levels and poor harvest prospects. The missive notes corn nearby, damaged fields, and weather issues impacting crops, while signaling broader regional economic strain.
Overflow from the Brazos and other rivers causes heavy losses across Texas. Navasota and Port Worth report inundated acres and rising rivers threatening cotton and bottomlands while rail lines show partial recovery. Weevil reports rise as continued rains worsen flood damage and delay markets and transport.
Severe river floods disrupt crops and transport along the Houston and Texas Central lines. Planters near Stone City report waters rising and farmland inundated while officials and workers assess washed out tracks and bridge damage. Miller, general manager of the Houston and Texas Central, visits to coordinate relief and support for stranded trains and farmers.
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