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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
2
Reports describe a violent incident in Fort Smith Arkansas with a prominent local figure stabbed and suspects captured. Disturbances involve miners, political calls for reform and labor disputes across multiple industries. Food relief efforts and wage issues surface as authorities consider relief measures and adjust labor terms.
Report of massive destruction on the island of St Vincent with land and sea access cut off. Observers recount a catastrophic event near St Pierre where a scientific commission promised safety just before disaster. Survivors and authorities describe chaotic scenes and some looting amid efforts to flee inland.
A fragmented report notes government stance amid a strike over a coal contract. The Isthmian bill and parliamentary debate appear linked to efforts to quell unrest and assert authority, while labor actions and public reactions ripple through the sector.
In the senate the defense fortifications became a point of postwar policy. Proponents urged passage of the naval appropriation bill to fund coastal defenses and shipbuilding projects amid ongoing security concerns.
Fragmentary report describes a complex political clash near Basti involving British and Indian actors. The text mentions a cameral or cabal maneuvering on the Madras route, with negotiations and terms to be set by a figure named Lem Kitchener and others in a conference setting.
A chaotic Austin scene features funeral proceedings for Charles Mores interrupted by state officials and merchants. Reports mention liquor incidents, political meetings, a Red Men committee, Catholic leaders, and broad civic concerns from Galveston to Memphis, with sports scores trailing in the final lines.
The article notes scrofula is commonly inherited and many are not free from it. It lists signs such as neck swellings abscesses eruptions inflamed eyelids sores rickets catarrh wasting and general debility among both children and adults.
An advertisement boasts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as eradicated diseases with thousands of permanent cures. A testimonial from J. H. Jones of Parker claims his daughter suffered scrofula with eleven sores on her neck and ears and was cured after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla.
Fragmented OCR lists numerous odd names and phrases including Jarier Rincheilo Tosh Houth Trimble Jim Clark and Prince of Africas Meqilin at St. Lewis with unclear context. The text resembles a jittery catalog of personal names places and possible titles with no coherent event.
Fragmentary report notes small movement in cotton and grains with renewed buying support. Mentions grains wheat corn and provisions trade, plus a market navigate phrase about New York operations and cable fears affecting bears.
Community residents of Trier face a suit over a property deal tied to a Coton' Bole claim. The case involves a 2 receiver payment and a broader evasion matter affecting the area.
Fragmented text mentions reviews of catering, a Potlve Elie return, Ionian Tertiary pestering, and a Cre tutietahoer car. Notes robberies during absence and Corsul General Vedicin investigating a felony treatment in South Texas. J. & H. Binn of Galveston grant a right of way for an alin chaoorl.
London May 15 A Daily Mail correspondent reports a cordon of armed soldiers and police prevented a general exodus from St Pierre after Mont Pelée eruption fears. Dr Artier, warned of danger but escaped Morne Rouge. he reached Fort de France as the disaster struck. Only one prisoner in a dungeon survived.
New York May 14 The United States auxiliary cruiser Dixie sailed from port bound for Ford to support the war effort. The vessel is expected to reach its next objective by the following Tuesday observers report, marking a continuation of U S naval operations.
In Savannah Georgia a business meeting of the Bowthount erp Uttopreed association discussed proposed rate reductions for cotton compressing. The group reported that information had reached them about the southern railroads considering a tariff cut. Debate focused on whether the southeastern railroad alliance would implement the reduction from a specified rate, with plans to vote or act in the near term.
The House spent the day debating naval appropriations and policy. Washington coverage notes arguments over strengthening the naval defense, Philippine policy, and the Appalachian Forest Reserve, with remarks from key figures and a focus on national security.
In Washington on May 14 the Senate spent most of the session debating the Fortifications Bill. An amendment by PAWNER proposed delaying part of the appropriation for gun carriages and a gun ball debate followed. Conference actions were limited with Warren Teller Mason among those appointed to confer.
The report covers Senate committees examining regulation changes amid sugar tariffs and reciprocity debates. It lists nominations and promotions including Ro Reseel Feed, Maden, Klee, Peper, Wittich, and James, with the McKinier Memorial Ohio College project and Roosevelt’s conference with Rep Mulit.
New York May 14 Lewis Nixon, leader of Tammany Hall for six months, resigns at district leaders meeting. He refuses vote of confidence and says he can no longer respect himself as leader. Rumors swirl that finance committee may be abolished and Nixon’s allies discuss future leadership.
An 19th century advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a spring medicine that purifies the blood and cures many diseases. It claims about ninety percent success, touts its broad appeal across all social ranks, and urges use for recuperation from weakened health and chronic ailments.
Representatives from the Transvaal and Orange River colonies meet in London to organize a conference aimed at consolidating support for union. A delegation from the Boer leadership plans to travel to Berlin to present the terms and seek approval from British authorities.
Special to the Post reports the Louisiana House discussing measures in the current session. Bills target poll taxes Preston preconditions on voter eligibility and police and constitutional provisions. Several lawmakers advocate reform while others push penalties and public exhibit plans as debates unfold.
Port au Prince Hayti May 14 Adress al Kilket commander of the Fiolytlen dovt has started for Cape Uaythen with the Haytlen warships Crete-a-Plerot and Tout. Fant Wourertive Kavlog declined Uinwile in favor of General Firat the former United States of Hayti at Parts wap the head of the revolutionary faction in the northern Teland The northern revolutionists control Cave UWaytled fort and are collecting duties. Meinter troops from Port au Prince and nearby cities are expected to move tomorrow or Friday. Olinde Rodriguezes embarked yesterday from Port au Prince but was detained by the French. Foreign vessels are avoiding Port au Prince due to the unrest. The absence of foreign warships is causing discomfort in the foreign colony. After General Sam’s embarkation the political prisoners were released as drunken soldiers paraded. Our navy plans to send the training ship Teapa to Santo Domingo City.
May 14 in Marifo lexis. F B Goodrich of the Houston Burt and West Texas lies at the point of death in his special car here. There is no hope for his recovery.
In Texas on May 1, Nacogdoches edged Jacksonville with standout performances from Jacksonville 8 Ratterins and others. The meet featured Shelman and Staghes competing alongside Hothend and Abers, marking a close race among teams from the region.
A bankruptcy discharge appears in Austin Texas dated May 1. The notice lists case details and official actions confirming debt resolution under Chapter 7 procedures.
The British House of Commons approved the second reading of the tax bill by a wide margin with votes of 212 to 60. The debate included concern over finance and the bill's impact on government revenue amid broader wartime measures.
The funeral directors association held a large meeting in Waco Texas with many members present. President W J Whight of Temple led the opening session which included welcomes and committee appointments. The afternoon covered talks on the undertaker role and a discussion on young undertakers and business issues.
Report from New York notes heightened preparations by meat packers and distributors as legal action looms over industry, with executives in Chicago and other centers coordinating secretly. Talks of conciliation and threats surface as influence campaigns target New York dealers.
Hazleton Pa May 14 The anthracite miners convention held two sessions today and adjourned without action on sugar or strike notes The adjournment is until tomorrow morning The meeting discussed the order of the ingition and a report on a committee report The event involved stock brokers and labor interests in tied to the mining sector Also reports from New York say President Mitchell and Senator Hanna discussed potential disclosures and communications regarding the strike situation Meanwhile Transatlantic developments were noted with ships and brokers monitoring the situation.
A Fort Worth session of the Texas Legislature discussed a proposed council action and set a vote for tomorrow. The meeting touched on a necrology noting deaths of tribes and a supplemental report on laws and amendments. The exact actions remained unsettled as officials prepared for the next gathering.
Special report notes the administration may reopen the Chinese exclusion issue amid criticisms of past measures. Proposals to revive anti Chinese bills seek to address alleged legal loopholes and treaty obligations with renewed scrutiny of passports and Chinese immigration.
A barn at Rogers Texas was buried between May 4 and 11 revealing a total loss with no insurance. Fire officials report the structure owned by MF suffered complete destruction with no recoverable value.
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