23 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1902
Page
1
Cabinet session details reveal allegations that Miles proposed a political combine to defeat McKinley and place Miles first with Roosevelt second. Reported discussions center on preserving administration cohesion and avoiding public friction over maneuvers within the cabinet and vice presidency.
Marehish Jane Wilcox was found guilty of the wander of Nellie Cropsey by a jury that deliberated thirty hours. The judge ordered the sentence of hanging by the neck until dead on April 5, with an appeal to the supreme court.
San Antonio Texas March 22 Christian Nelsons the alleged bigamist was taken from the county jail back to Plattsburg to face a charge of bigamy. Sheriff Wiser escorted the prisoner while Nendrickson of Conway Arkansas arrived after Nelsonson in the city amid fear of a possible transfer. Eleven alleged wives have heard troor crying in the case.
Mrs J J Martin received an eleven year term in the penitentiary for the murder of her husband. The crime occurred while he slept at their Honeygrove area home. Martin’s father was given a life sentence in the same case, charged with aiding in the murder.
Washington March reports a local committee planning the G A A encampment faces demands from colored clergy and ex Federal members for equal treatment of black veterans. They oppose any special arrangements or invidious distinctions and seek full participation in public events.
Fragmented OCR outlines election topics across courts, budgets, and law codes with scattered place names and dates. It references Austin politics, higher and lower courts, a local campaign, and city parks costs amid a garbled list of numbered items and ad lines.
A fragmented report notes Mexico’s push to ease ties with Catholics faces stiff opposition. The Constitution is cited as blocking closer church state alignment, with references to government stance and Vatican contact unclear due to garbled text.
General Wood, governor of California, arrived in Washington to confer with President on May 1 transfer of affairs to the Guten Republic. He will arrange with the president and secretary of state the terms of active control at Cibaya the Cuban republic.
Army officers in Washington on May 22 issued orders to scrutinize the habits and morals of soldiers abroad, amid alarm over disease risk and debility from alcohol and sex practices. Personal influence and example by leaders are urged to preserve health and prevent disease among troops in the Philippines.
An interview notes a forthcoming meeting of the Southern United Lumber Multipliers association in St Louis and hints at a likely lumber price increase. The advance is linked to strong demand and firm yellow pine prices, with manufacturers preparing to raise costs. Cecil Rhodes also reported weaker in Capetown on March 12.
A tangled 19th century news note reports Britain opposing spending measures in the United States and threats of retaliation for perceived American tobacco interests. The item mentions New York, March timing, and reactions tied to England and a company. Names and exact actions are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Ametean Boy seeks royal backing as Sloan pursues reinstatement as jockey. The plan involves a bid to win favor through alliances with notable figures and the racing club aims to revive the effort next season amid uncertainty about outcomes.
Aggregate claims include one hundred and fifty thousand dollars in personal injury actions. Plaintiffs name defendants including Central Railway Company and Interurban Railway Company. Suit details reference misstatements and alleged damages in Graven County civil court proceedings.
The article reports a Republican plan to include a measure in a forthcoming bill governing new possessions that would block free silver in the Pacific, tying Philippine governance to silver retention. It argues the scheme aims to win Western states by maintaining silver money and links it to political moves around the Philippines.
The rebels have occupied Kam Chow, the prefectural town near Kwang Tul, prompting appeals to Canton authorities. The Viceroy reports no more troops to send and orders to use utmost effort to quell the uprising.
Weather bulletin from Washington notes cloudy conditions across Texas and Oklahoma with showers in the northwest and Monday rain likely. East to northeast winds shift to variable later, with cloudy skies persisting into the night and Monday in parts of Indian Territory.
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