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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
1
A two year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Rogers, living two miles from Smithville Texas, drowned yesterday evening after falling into a tub of water. The mother was momentarily absent in the garden when the accident occurred.
Anetin Texts June 1 reports that yesterday the Federal court granted discharges in bankruptcy for Hiimer FP Fischer Leckharts Brack Ko Floeckingey marked as creditors and applicants in the proceeding.
In New York on June 19 proponent and contestants filed written requests for findings with the surrogate. The decision hinges on wording by proponent's lawyers, with an appeal likely to the appellate division and then the court of appeals. The central question is whether the Rice Institute can receive bequests as a non incorporated body, and whether it would qualify as a New York corporation for the gift.
Senate action clears the Spooner amendment to the Hepburn bill, guiding purchase of the Panama property or construction along the Nicaragua route. Debate highlights bitter partisan clash as supporters led by Morgin defend the project while opponents fear finance and influence from French interests and canal companies. The House backs Nicaragua route with a strong vote, conferees named Hanna Witt Redge Morgan to reconcile differences before adjournment.
A report from Washington discusses the arrest of Miss Mary Lee for violating Virginia separate car laws related to seating on streetcars. The piece argues such laws are impractical and that the incident reflects broader race tensions and conduct on the capital’s transit.
Senators Allison, Wagner and other leaders gather as President to press Congress for a substantial tariff reduction on Cuban exports. A treaty may be negotiated with Cuba, with support from nine Republican senators and the executive branch. A July adjournment appears likely, while the president plans a Texas trip in September amid Mrs. Roosevelt's health concerns.
A June New York article recalls the Democratic feast opening of the Tilden Club in Cleveland. Grover Cleveland and D B Hill led the program with praise for Tilden, while talk focused on party unity and Sherman Law enforcement critique amidst party factions.
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