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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
3
Report of a chaotic baseball scene with umpire confrontation and crowd disturbance. Details describe interference, protests over calls, and a tense postgame atmosphere across multiple games and venues.
Chicago May 1 Leading packers concede beef consumption has fallen about STi per cent since agitation began. Prices steady in forenoon on export orders expected. About a thousand head left over from Saturday. Yard receipts today near WOO head versus 17,781 a year ago. April receipts estimated well under last year. Packers quotes show first grades around LOGS5 per 100 pounds, mediums 2640, poor grades FOGTo with grass cattle at $3.25 per 1 pound.
Widespread unrest spreads from the Moaton to Windale area as workers clash with troops. Reports describe casualties among laborers and officers, with authorities in Kiev and St. Petersburg moving to curb the revolt and divisions over land reforms fueling tensions.
Reports from Pittsburg and New England detail widespread wage disputes as nine building trades strike for higher pay. Employers in many cases agreed to demands, while thousands idle across provinces, cities, and states with carpenters, iron workers, bricklayers, and others part of the action.
Smith Wilhelm and Ballantyne, Deaver Hill and Plehier in Atlanta Go faced postponement as conditions at the Chattaponga Atan Hegine course caused a delay due to wet grounds.
Oxford Mississippi May 1 Mississippi won from Texas by a score of 2 to 0 on the home diamond. The standout was flawless fielding by both teams in a brisk game. Batteries Mississippi McLain and Mosley for Texas Rhames and Leslie.
Disjointed notes mention sports clubs and possible matchups. Names such as Luke Charles and Mort Arthur appear in broken phrases. Overall details are too fragmentary to confirm teams, dates, or locations.
The statement details bold plans for an upcoming fight with a rival fighter, outlining early June field time and a three week training camp to peak readiness. It cites prior work with Rubin shaping a next campaign and compares current shape to Jeffries, asserting no doubt about victory.
Two favorites won at Cumberland Park as May Day racing concluded. Criman led from start to finish in the first, while Staff, backed by the Stevens camp, took the last race amid heavy bookies action. Weather was cloudy with track heavy and a large crowd observed the card.
Fragmentary notes describe a high school or college game in Tarkhart Texas with players Hatterive Wilson and W Trige Wyatt from Denateon. The text mentions Waselpoll and Waselpoll weaken fodlay and a falrie ool game but details are obscured.
Debates erupt as Galpes of Tennessee and others attack the president’s policy. House discussions cover industrial matters and proposed appropriation measures while reps press for war department actions and constitutional questions.
Washington notes dated May 1 cover a jumble of items from banking changes in Bryan to a Corpus Christi customs service examination on June 7. It lists pensions granted in Texas and a wave of post office and clerk appointments across Durant Durant and nearby towns with changes in postmasters and new offices.
New York reported that Robert Fitzsimmons will travel from Bensonhurst to San Francisco soon to contest a boxing title. At Rose Villa the scene is chaotic as trunks and closets are searched for bottles and charms once used by champions. Fitzsimmons declared he will go straight through to win the heavyweight crown.
A Berlin report notes the third reading of a law granting freedom of religious belief and public and private worship. The measure faces provisos restricting certain acts and authorities over religious practice, with ongoing debate on broader tolerance.
Major General MacArthur testified before the Senate committee that Aguinaldo and the Philippine people showed evidence of independence from direct US cooperation. He described a complex Latin diplomacy and noted a cautious stance by Aguinaldo toward American plans in Manila. The hearing discussed possible moves to notify the press and arrange orderly military actions as Major Codens regiment prepared to depart Manila.
Major Edwin F. Glenn of the Fifth Infantry is to be tried by court martial on charges related to administering the water cure. The order follows a precedent set in the care of General Smith, issued through Secretary Hoot, and stems from testimony before the Philippine committee.
Washington reports that Mary le Mr Coren Nicaraguan minister informed Secretary Hoy the Nicaraguan government will present terms for granting rights to build a canal. Presentation delayed until Costa Rica’s minister Calvo is ready. no serious objection to Costa Rican proposal indicated.
The opening day of the Club Women's Convention in Los Angeles drew a large crowd with hundreds of delegates and supporters filling the auditorium. The program featured remarks by Mrs. Lappy and Miss Denson, plus tense moments over credentialing and committee votes that highlighted internal disputes within the federation.
Harry Forbes and Johnny Regan battled to a twenty round draw in St Louis. The bout for the world bantamweight championship at What Bud Athlete Club drew crowd interest and prompted post fight controversy over the referee and judge decisions.
The T. G. Encampment in Austin Texas notes May 1 as the final day for Texann cities to submit bids. The event marks a competitive deadline for municipalities seeking engagement with the organization.
The adjutant general announced no mobilization envelopes were received and the encampment will be held here providing the necessary transportation to the troops.
Voluntary bankruptcy petitions entered with the U S clerk by W K Wilson of Navarreto Texas and Jake De Reger and others. Debtors seek discharge of debts including 500 exempt property and 2025 claimed assets. The HO Mercantile Company of New Waverly Texas is named in a related involuntary filing.
The presidency of Southeast Texas College in Woodville Texas was tendered to a qualified candidate noted as Pro toned ollie he Balt in a formal announcement dated May 1.
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