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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1899
Page
1
Fragmented weather note reports rainfall across Montgomery and nearby districts. Some place names are unclear but indicate widespread precipitation affecting several local areas and timing around early hours.
Administration accepts reality that surrender is unlikely as Aguinaldo maintains resolve to continue resistance, signaling sustained conflict and continued mobilization of resources and troops.
Washington reports a split in the war department over timing of the Philippine campaign with Professor Schurman’s optimism cited. Some officials push quick action while others warn against rainy season deployments and malaria. troop withdrawals and muster outs are announced for Hale, Smith, Muneston, Bates, Young, Grant, and Schwan as Manila is readied for possible redeployment.
Brigadier General Charles King, returning to San Francisco ill, warns in an interview that Filipino resistance in the Philippines will persist in guerrilla warfare. He notes entrenched mountain strongholds, shortage of supplies, and the need for large forces to subdue the islands. He praises volunteers and veterans for their courage in combat.
Report notes thie i an dmirable contingn amid a calm province. There were no appeals for food and no complaints of banditry as people returned to their peaceful routines.
In Manila on June 2, 1912, a United States Commission event showcased brilliant Manila talent. The gathering aimed to strengthen Americans and natives relations with a notable program of American and Filipino dances, instrumental selections, and the Star Spangled Banner, amid decorated grounds and harbor views.
Washington June 2. Foreclate for Satur day, Fast Texan-Fair Saturday and Sunday. Fresh southerly winds shift to northerly. Weather Texas-Fair and canter Saturday, preceded by showers in northern areas. Strong southwest to west winds.
Report notes Cuban officers demand five dollars as compensation for identifying Cubans who were applicants for the seventy five dollar offer from U S authorities to former soldiers who surrendered arms. Public reaction splits. some doubt the story while others fear government manipulation.
Washington reports a cabinet meeting debating volunteer enlistment to bolster the forces. President and General Otis discussed sending 30,000 troops, with 4000 to 6000 more added if needed. Operations in Porto Rico and the Philippines face delays as field activity pauses for months. A letter from Governor Leonard Word in Saplake province was received as satisfactory. Wood noted compliance with the agenda.
Washington dispatch cites Nicaragua canal commission report with three proposed dams and multiple route variants. It describes canal width options from Boca San Carrio to Fort San Carlos, depths around thirty feet, and the alignment toward San Juan del Norte with harbors and caribbean connections.
In Nyack New York City and Rockland County clash as James Wilson and Jennia Wilson held on kidnapping charges regarding Marion Clark. Captain McCluskey condemns Slostaburgh and Garneville refusal to surrender the suspects to New York investigators. He vows to appeal to Governor Roosevelt if prisoners are not handed over promptly. The couple are identified as James McNally aliases and Marion Clark’s condition remains unsettled.
Diane notes ongoing friction as Captain George W. Stouch of the Third Infantry urges removal of certain whites from the renorvation area. He says many whites reside nearby, and the effort aims to avert hostilities by ejecting the spurters and reducing conflict between the lidians and whites.
The Mazet inquiry continued in session as Captain Price faced questions about alleged arrangements with Dr Parkhurst and grand jury actions. Price claimed a plan to indict Mose, denied willful perjury, and argued for records of intent. Henderson objected to questioning and left the room amid tense moments. The committee recessed until next Tuesday.
Union Pacific reports a daring train robbery near Wilcox Utah, as dynamite blew the express car open in a rainstorm. Six raiders boarded at a point west of Wilcox. four men entered the car, forced the conductor to reveal the route, and escaped with money and mail sacks. The express car suffered heavy damage while the robbers fled to the mountains, leaving a trail of injury but no capture. Authorities, led by a deputy command, pursue the gang. a substantial reward is offered.
A Washington Herald special reports Secretary Alger has directed the commanding general of the Dakota Department to move First Cavalry troops to the Tongue River Agency to avert conflict between Northern Cheyenne factions on the reservation in Dakota Territory near Tongue River. The order underscores federal efforts to quell tensions amid unsettled relations and potential clashes on the reservation.
On the Alameda from Albetralia to San Francisco a box of 000 sovereignties was reported missing after shipment from Bydmey. Five itine red thousant dollars in word were sent, with twenty teen boxes aboard. The loss occurred in a hatch area during the voyage, sparking a darkly mysterious theory of implicated individuals.
Sew Tenses Postofive, Washington, June 3. A population was today established at Cressy, Callahan County, Texas, with Samuel P. Long named as port master.
Wichita Kansas June 3 The Houston and Texas delegation won unanimous support at the Transmissible Congress for selecting Houston as the site of a deep water ship channel. Texan speaker Hon. Prewey K Wing of Houston urged a Gulf outlet and waterway, praising Houston’s port and deep water facilities. Delegates from Oklahoma and other states lauded Houston, while supporters emphasized the economic benefits, rail connections, and strategic location to boost commerce and national growth.
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