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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
2
A collage of brief notices reports a wholesale killing in Rinneh, Louisiana with three dead, a trolley accident injuring a person, and various scattered items including a death in Washington, a rabies conference in New Orleans, and political actions in Louisiana and New York amid disorderly, fragmentary text.
The text reports turmoil over a Texas district marshal removal by the president, Republican opposition, and alleged bargaining linked to France and legion honors. It mentions Blom veto pressures and new plans in Arison gull New Mexico with a Philippines commission witness testifying on treatment of women.
No clear business transacted by the Howe Wing regarding the death of Representative Salmon of New Jury. A fierce collision or erosion event is described as distracting the senate amid attention to a colonial matter in the Philippines.
The column surveys global turmoil including a push for revolution in Portugal, a concentration camp order reversed in the Philippines, and Denmark’s stance on a plan. It reports deaths of Bert Harte, Cape Colony engagements, and various sports scores. Local political deadlock and charter activities are noted alongside rail, insurance, and legal matters.
At the Missouri Supreme Court beef trust inquiry Act two, Kansas City businessman Hagerman for Armour and partners objects to the progress. Witnesses describe the retail butchers’ union and concerns over protecting retailers from wholesale competition.
Attorney General Pavien seeks to compel action in the supreme court to determine if meat testing violations violate antitrust laws. Officials in Washington confer with prosecutors as federal actions proceed. Donnelly and Davies discuss evidence and possible injunctions to restrain meat industry practices.
The federal grand jury reconvenes in May to probe railroad rebates and methods of wholesalers led by major figures. Proposals aim to curb rebates and tighten control on meat and produce markets, including a new metropolitan produce and fruit market on South Water Street. Health officials report rising illness levels among the public.
Reports indicate stronger demand and higher values for cotton with improved selling interest. Prices show upticks as buyers align with firmer market signals and traders note continued interest from mills.
The article notes upcoming general plans to collect rent for freight care. It mentions a strike affecting rate shops at Deataon Ieatshend and that export flow rates have been traded at 4.0. Emich, the Western Union manager St Galvestin, will oversee the operation in Chicago.
The Kine Agknelytion of America convened yesterday and chose Galveston as the best meeting location. The association adjourned after selecting the venue, with a national river event planned that night and men moved to organize the remia IT PEE at the auditorium.
Morristown New Jersey May 4 News reports the sudden death of Representative J D Salmon at his Boonton home from apoplexy at age 85 serving his second term as a Democrat in Congress A congressional tribute followed in Washington May 8 with adjournment to honor Salmon and mention of other lawmakers and funeral arrangements connected to the bereavement
A. W. Scofield, half brother of a retired general, committed suicide in El Paso Texas by shooting himself in the head with a revolver. He was 41, employed as a cashier and bookkeeper at the Capit Lamber company for several years, and leaves a wife.
Reported in New York, the directors of a company announce a dividend of 8.10 per share. Details indicate a June payment date and amounts tied to share ownership. The notice emphasizes pro rata distribution and eligibility for dividend rights.
Queen Wilhelmina remains extremely weak as doctors monitor her illness through the night. A bulletin from Castle Low noted her temperature had not fallen to normal and warned that other symptoms did not call for special remark. Messages of sympathy continue arriving at The Hague.
A Madrid despatch reports Portugal may face a virtual prohibition era as officials fear rising revolution. The Sixth Infantry at Oporto has been disarmed, and troops are wary of joining rebels. Naval officers back the King Charles dictatorship.
Washington on May 6 announces nominations including Silene Johnson of Coley and others from Giddings Navasota and San Jane districts. Names listed cover several states with appointments to positions in government and related offices.
A summary item notes Sao Antoulo, Taya, charged in May in the United States for forging money orders. Richart thud and others face related charges as a federal case unfolds in Leavenworth.
The court refused the petition by President Retson of the St Louis Na Pony League to restrain Wallace and Harper from delaying with the 5 Americas league. The decision concludes the injunction request against the parties and activities within the league context.
A four hour senate session in Wellington centers on Philippine policy with sharp exchanges. Beveridge, Rawlins, Turner, and others defend or attack methods of the naval and diplomatic approach amid allegations of biased reporting and calls for fuller testimony and investigations.
Copenhagen reports the Landsthing adheres to prior action on a treaty concerning the West Indies. A limited parliamentary vote backed ratification of the Danish term and sale terms, with officials noting reaffirmed positions and anticipated ratifications pending.
The minority will mourn as the appointment of a conference committee is expected to be approved by the majority.
Reported in Washington May gossip claimed France sought to honor Admiral Dewey and General Miles with the Legion of Honor. The White House denied the plan, while French officials later indicated France desired to confer the honor on the two officers.
A garbled New York dispatch outlines ships including Julia Moudiy and references to wrecks of Spanish warships, plus scattered reports from Saint Thomas and Matinique. Other items mention Irish concerns in New Haven, a U S senator facing illness, and miners actions in New York.
A mill and elevator at Quanah Texas burned early May 6 destroying large amounts of property valued at about 51000 dollars. The blaze occurred around 7 oclock in the morning and caused extensive damage to the facilities including machinery and stored grain. Local fire departments responded but details of the total loss were not immediately available.
A committee was appointed to compile a common hymnal for Episcopal churches in the South, naming High Ket Fowler Kev. M. Cooke Tow. I. Mitt Quiet Ber Wy Smith and others. Bishop Warren was ordered to oversee the project as conferences consider media presides. Regional reports list December and September meeting notes across Kentucky Oklahoma Alabama Texas and German regions.
La Porte Texas May 6 The president of the Texas Institute who was buried to Joy last Saturday night arrived from Angleton where he was treated He seeks to establish the institute under Texas council support and hopes the building will be ready for use by autumn Military commandants will remain until new plans are formed Candidates for county offices are noted and a meeting in Wade is planned to discuss election issues
Dispatch reports four sailors of the U S cruiser Chicago misbehaved in a Trieste cafe. Glasses were thrown during the disturbance and four men were arrested.
In Washington on May 6 the police court heard a case involving Senator Money and a car retailer over alleged misconduct by a fireman in the department. Prosecutors asserted fire department officials were involved in a dispute leading to court action.
An old patent remedy claims to equal calomel in effect smoothing digestion. It is advertised as a griping free laxative for chronic constipation with no nick cure chronse noted. The product markets itself as an active pi based formula from Black Root.
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