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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1902
Page
1
The pardon from King Victor Emmanuel arrived this morning and the Chicago crew will be freed. Officers deny drinking during the incident and recount a self defense clash after a cafe table mishap, saying they stayed together in a pest ridden prison cell as insects swarmed their room.
Chicago May 2 Officials said a bill to restrain the meat trust will not be filed next week. Special Attorney Day will carry a copy to Washington for Attorney General Knox to review, outlining alleged secret price fixing and territory division among large packers and distributors. Indictments and federal actions may follow as investigations broaden.
Manila reports the government seeks a tougher sentence for the Volcano editor who was jailed for one day and fined $100 for demanding removal of the judge. The case involves Valdex editor of the Mian and bets tied to Tipline members of the United States commission.
Mattia reports Batangas and La Guna ports reopen for trade under cholera regulations. Cholera statistics show continued spread with 2703 cases and 2027 deaths recorded. Manila reports 2000 cases and 1474 deaths across Sideatha and provinces.
A San Francisco cable states Castle Brothers reports from Guatemala that the April 18 quake killed over 1000 Ilveo and rendered more than 30,000 homeless, most moving toward Quesaltenango. An aid appeal is issued.
A conference was held in Waco Texas on May 2 with prominent brewery figures including Otto Wash of San Antonio Morgan representing Dallas Levy of Fort Worth Max Eppstein of Dallas Louis Schneider of Houston G L Luedde of Anheuser Busch and M Archenhold of the Archenbold company attending. The meeting aimed to discuss industry matters and coordination among major brewers.
Washington May 2 The disbursing clerk of the census office H A Barrows has been removed following discovery of a shortage in the office accounts. The action comes after an internal audit revealed discrepancies in funds handled by the disbursing unit.
New York May 2 The following Tor ies are registered in New York Gotonville C W Chase Manhattan Dallas R E H Lee Imperiol Nacogidaches H P Schmidt Vendome Paria J K Cape Navarre han pean a tehell Broadway pa oll 9 pat are Uston
The Senate inquiry into the Philippines policy features Sen or Culberson's sharp interrogation of General MacArthur. Debate covers free speech, constitutional rights, and whether U S fundamental rights apply in the islands. Cost questions prompt Secretary Root to justify war department accounting and troop levels.
Denver markets report no cattle sold as packers mute prices amid declining demand. Officials warn of meat quality risks from faulty refrigeration and inspect livestock shipments halted across the West. Commission men anticipate a slow week as stocks await policy impact.
Reported disagreements cloud the session as conferees from the House and Senate clash over multiple projects including Coosa River Henderson's Point and Galveston harbor. Officials warn a stalemate could emerge if resolutions stall while bills await final action.
Washington Merc indicates a Senate House conference clash over rivers and harbors funding. House backs about 3.5 million of the 10 million Senate plan, while Senate members resist major concessions. The full committee may meet again tomorrow as leaders weigh terms and possible adjournment.
The obituary notes Congressman Amos W. Cuming of New York died at 10:15 PM in the Church Home infirmary Baltimore on May 2 from pneumonia following surgery for kidney trouble. He came to Baltimore April 11 for treatment. Born in Conkling, New York, he served in Congress multiple terms and held editorial posts in New York papers. He was a lifelong member of the Typographical Union and a prominent Tammany figure.
Republican senators shift strategy as Lodge and Spooner prepare extended speeches to counter Democratic arguments delaying the Philippines bill. The minority seeks material for speeches, signaling a three week extension beyond initial expectations.
Burleson reports on the fate of resolutions before the Lots committee for foreign affairs. Representative Borleson and committee chair Ajiin note the resolutions in charge. The meeting discussed inter states concerns and proposed sympathy measures and troop provisions for local camps.
A New York Central mail train collides head on with a fast freight near Sopmon, Clyde, killing engineer John Grani and fireman William Knonson and injuring thirteen aboard. Names and origins of the victims span several cities.
President nominates ten in the senate including J Towph Reed and Wilbur Stony for senior posts. Gunner Charles Morgan to be Chief Gunner, with Captain F B Andrews to be brevet lieutenant colonel. Other appointments from Kansas Tennessee Colorado and North Osnasooiate funticoy of the court of private Twnde latias.
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