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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1902
Page
2
Dr H Howard Wed from the Vanderbilt family faced loss of millions amid the international power controversy while Vanderpille influence loomed. Reports from Washington note presidents and committees debating labor, commerce, and state matters with focus on Philippines, South Africa, and U S policy.
Disjointed items cover international events and local mishaps including a volcanic eruption in Martinique, American dispatches to India, a Norwegian poet and Leo biography note, Mindanao war references, a fire near Chico Egypt, and various Texas affairs such as governors, oil, and local violence.
May reports irregular conditions across West Texas with lines of trouble involving a policeman. A local fortification plan at Gaveston in County Commissioners was discussed as the sea wall may be removed. The Texas Military Institute at La Porte was destroyed by fire.
The report notes veteran Texans must meet poll tax requirements this fall. County results show Henry carrying McLennie and Wamilton for congress, with Colquitt and Mornshy winning multiple counties for railroad-related races. Russell carried Wood county over De Groffenrell by 400 as national and local sports scores list various teams and Derby results.
The fall of the Webb group on Webb Street disrupts activity on Whoil Street. Analysts note prices and costumes have declined, with foresty elements and-related items decreasing. Analyzers report a drop in movement and retirements across sectors from September to April, including a 269,000 unit decrease.
Mr Hower is sent to Houston to supervise construction of the new International and Great Northern freight depot. The Southern Pacific has acquired a nearby depot ground at Bay City. A Katy passenger train covered seventy eight miles in twenty eight minutes amid other railway notes.
A May 2 field dispatch from Mindanao describes American shelling and capture of a Moro fort, with about twenty enlisted men wounded. General Davis reports Lt. Henry Whgn and two other officers injured, details of the fort’s defense, and a message from General Chaffee about negotiations and Moro resistance.
The General Jacob H. Smith court martial concluded in Manila with Colonel Woodruff praising the general's campaign as valorous and humane. The findings will be forwarded to Washington for personal supervision by the President, with transmission expected in about six weeks.
President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America warned a general strike could follow secret talks with coal operators. He said a three-district executive committee, authorized to strike, will meet in Bern ton Pa at 10 am on May 7. if a majority approves, 147 000 miners will respond. Operators refused to negotiate.
The criminal district court adjourned yesterday. The Houston Glass company has been organized and will erect a large plant on the Darou. J. D. Freeman G. D. Parker and G. I Shepherd were elected school trustees yesterday.
Postmaster Wash Harris of Lytton Springs was shot at about 8:30 in his office. Joe Holder fired a shotgun through the door striking Harris in the arm and chest. Harris survived and Holder was arrested four hours later in Austin. Both men were reputed friends. Harris recalls exchange before the shot and is able to talk.
An index listing sections across the issue including Washington Specials Telegraphic news Texas and foreign news budgets books sporting news politics railroads editorials and various advertisements ready Germon by Shirley Dare with entries for personal mentions and city briefs.
An advertisement by J Newton Hathaway M D of 210 Alamo Plaza San Antonio Texas urges awareness of kidney issues. It claims nine of ten with kidney diseases are unaware of danger and offers expert opinions, symptom guides, and home cure guidance through correspondence.
Dr W Seward Webb involved in Vanderbilt finance moves as Vanderbilts rush to stabilize securities tied to Webb interests. A mortgage of 1 000 000 5 was filed by Adlapiteh from Troysora the Rutlend railroad, market opened weak then rallied, Hackensack Meadows fell 80 points, Webb Meyer stocks eroded and brokers agreed to meet creditor claims Monday.
Parla Texas May 3 Mrs Mary Roberts found guilty of complicity in the murder of her husband near Maxey. She received seven years in the hllentials. The deceased, nearly years old, was found dead in bed with throat cut. Join Kulain, a bred man, got life for the murder. Mrs Roberta testified for the State and was only tried on second degree murder.
The issue lists events and programs for late May including astrology forecasts by Foster, rare Indian Ocean corals, home magic, early Texas days story, social news from Tenan cits, fashions, musicians tête-à-tête, and theatrical news.
In Los Angeles on May 3, Mrs. Robert J. Burdette withdraws from the presidential race and endorses Mrs. Denison. Mrs. Denison listed as president with Mrs. Burdette as first or Grat vice president, and Mrs. Emma Van Vreehten of Iowa may be named treasure. Texas pushes for board representation as Utah and Arkansas join the slate. Missouri federation leader D Moore prepares a report on a memorial for the St. Louis exposition.
In Galveston Texas sales at the exchange today include Hecatta 000 shares at 10 cents and Victor 1000 shares at 1000 strong units. San Jacinto and other issues show 1000 shares each with totals for the week reaching 164 115 shares valued near 11 02%.
Santa Fe officials announce the purchase of Petroleum Development holdings by the railway trust. The deal values the acquisition at about 1,000,000 dollars or roughly 10 dollars per share. The formal notice confirms the transfer and price.
May reports show Lewis Nixon and Richard Croker in a growing rift over Tammany leadership. Nixon refuses Croker’s demands on the bowl of sachems and asserts control over the party ticket. He states he will continue as planned, risking resignation of authority while downplaying further comments.
Lezington Teran Marker led this morning in a county event as one of the oldest contenders in the field. Local observers noted the competitive pace and strong early lead by Marker.
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