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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1902
Page
1
London prepared for a nationwide show of rejoicing if a peace announcement in South Africa comes Monday. The report details expected ceremonies, a peak of public euphoria, and prominent figures including Lord Kitchener and Lord Milner shaping the response.
Two thirds of the German wine crop was ruined by a cold May. Reports from Rhine Moselle and Baar districts say growers have given up hope and expect about one third of the average yield.
Washington reports that the presidents memorial address drew swift criticism for intemperate and improper language. comment centers on excluding any McKinley reference and perceived slights toward Roosevelt appointees while defending Philippine campaign actions.
A disputed report claims President Roosevelt awarded or withheld medals for Admiral Dewey and General Miles. Sources say Roosevelt’s friends deny the claim while others push for official clarification and possible recalls or honors.
Special to The Post reports bitter pre eruption strife in Martiniqu with sharp white and black tensions. Government spending focused on salaries and public works while neglecting special services, fueling unrest. Eruption of Mont Pelée altered the scene, reducing white population and delaying racial conflict for an indefinite period.
May 1 Vincent. Kingstown reports lava floods and heavy rains wiped out the aboriginal Corfe on St Vincent Island. The once warlike Carib people dwindled after conflict with the British and intermarriage with Africans. By 1880 only about 200 Yellow Catiba remained near La Soufriere, largely perished.
New York dispatch reports Rhodes heirs plan to move probate to the Cape after the return of executors Dr. damenon and Mr. Mitchell. Officers estimate the fortune at around 25 to 30 million dollars as education funds are set for Oxford next October.
An official notice warns about forty members of a Minnesota social club facing prosecution. The allegation states the club served beer to its own members in private rooms, with arrests expected Monday or Tuesday. The case is described as a hotly contested tent case.
Lake Charles Louisiana May 81 a new rice mill begins at Iowa Junction by Paul W Daniels an extensive rice planter the mill will have about one barrel per capacity and will aim to sell in bulk to reduce cost and waste the project draws local attention and scrutiny
London reports intense anxiety over a proposed policy seen as aiming to repeal the South African constitution to secure a British majority. The Times and Daily News comment on a move that could alter Cape governance, provoking Conservative opposition and fears of deeper racial tensions and instability in South Africa.
Porle May 1 Special to The Post Urhann Gohler a young anti militarist journalist aims to visit New York Chicago and Menton. He plans talks at Harvard Columbia and the University of Chicago. He argues military conquest dangers and urges the United States to set world example by releasing the Philippines.
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