30 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1902
Page
1
A fragmented listing covers budget items in Austip Texas politics the poor blight and local notices. It references Gomera Miles public correspondence, railroad notes, Holt aldermanic updates and various local election items.
Weather notes from Washington and New Orleans regions indicate Sunday will be partly cloudy and colder with possible showers in the south. Coastal winds may be brisk from the north or northwest with high speeds. Monday looks fair. In Galveston winds shift to northwest with brisk strength and lower temperatures expected Sunday morning.
Democratic members of the Philippine Committee back a substitute to the Philippines bill. It proposes US sovereignty over the archipelago until a English speaking constitution is set, a convention of 100 to govern, and amnesty for inhabitants. The plan calls for treaties with Spain and other powers and a gradual withdrawal of US armed forces within sixty days of officers' election.
Lowell mass March 29 strike action by operatives in seven large mills was deferred for a week with a possible revocation of the order. Textile Council delegates offered temporary suspension as wage demand tensions lingered, with only部分 of the 14 000 workers facing loss if strikes began pending a wage increase dispute.
A cold snap moved into Denison Texas with a heavy frost forecast for tonight after a cold afternoon. The sharp air hints at lingering winter conditions for the area.
Reports from Little Rock show ex Governor James P. Clarke gaining momentum for United States Senate with early returns favoring a Clarke victory. Jones retires as Clarke claims a strong showing in counties and legislature on joint ballot.
New York March 76 Secretary Shaw stated he would say nothing definite on resuming bond purchases today and indicated his future course would be guided almost entirely by Congress actions.
A week of warm, springlike weather ends as a severe norther hits Sherman Texas in March. Forecasters warn of a freeze to follow, risking heavy losses for gardens and truck farmers.
Washington reports the White House will appoint Colonel Andrew Jackson Houston of Beaumont as marshal for the new Southern federal district with Waller Horns of Houston named as judge. No date given for announcements. Separately charges have been filed against Marshal John Grant of the Eastern district, possibly leading to his removal, though the president has previously held him in high esteem.
Washington reports Senate commerce members consider amendments to the rivers and harbors bill. Proposals include funding for Galveston harbor and the Satidle locks channel, plus an increase for pier projects near Port Aransas. Sealer Cuterenas leads hearings as the committee plans to act by Monday.
A delegation of thirty-one Grand Army men met Senator Burton in Topeka on March 29 and urged him to oppose in the senate any confirmation of Evans as Pension Commissioner when Evans leaves his current post. The group criticized the policy Evans would have his successor continue.
Fall River workers at Pocasset mills claim they are not receiving the 10 percent wage advance recently agreed by manufacturers. Their union will consider action Monday night as Loome Operatives went on strike at the Globe Yoru taiks, affecting about 10 in ail.
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