30 May 1899
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1899
Page
1
Fragmentary copy notes forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday across East Texas, Oklahoma Territory, and adjacent areas. Mentions southerly winds and uncertain identifiers such as Mississippi, Texas, Mexico, and Gondeally.
The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern wreck victims were identified as Kilwin Liker of Hee Springs Arkansas and David Hallo of Minneapolis. A theft tale emerges as jewelry and money vanish from bodies under wreckage. A gold watch belonging to Bob Arnold, another victim, was later found with a young man claiming he picked it up.
The Unitarian ministers conference held its annual meeting with Rev. Dr. Parker Everett presiding. Talks covered Miss Sarah Hincham’s work among poor whites in the South and Cairn D. Wright’s on industrial schools, arguing industry would lead to self reliance. the temperance session followed with Rev. Doland elected president.
The Dreyfus hearing before the Court of Cassation occurred amid a crowded but orderly scene with elaborate guards and police preparations. Ballot de Beauparaire presented the case, outlining grounds for revision and detailing testimonies, while observers noted restrained public excitement and a ceremonial court atmosphere.
The Dreyfus case dominates proceedings with Jean de Roulede and Hobart defiant as charges of inciting subversion surface. Spectators chant and police clash after the indictment reading, while deputies debate the presidency and political motives in a tense courtroom atmosphere.
Testimony starts in the Oliver Loo and James Gilliland trial for the murder of Henry Fountain and his father Colonel Fountain amid notes of a cattle theft link. District Judge Frank Parker presides as the jury was seated Saturday. shift of venue from Dona Ana noted.
A Northern Pacific and Grant car collision near the Washington Iron Works threw about twenty five people into the bay. Passenger E Broad died en route to hospital and another named Moffedia was seriously injured. Several others were injured as lifeboat water depth reached around 15 feet. Authorities report all passengers accounted for so far.
May 20. The attorney general advised Secretary of War to proceed with a 100000 item and a separate amendment for construc tion of Buffalo Bayou hip channel. The War Department may expand the project while awaiting action. Jobe G Reader of Houston won the top prize amid judges including Juste fiewn, Jyruai 2d Gage, and John W. Foster.
Minneapolis and St Paul plan a rally for Minnesota volunteers mustered out in San Francisco with President McKinley expected to attend. The twin cities organize a mobilization reception to honor the troops who served in the Philippines and the Michie league ties.
The Belgium government rescinds the ban on importing American cattle by decree issued May 20, reopening the Belgian markets. The U S embassy in Brussels reports the move to the State Department, marking a notable opening after the ban dated 1504.
Washington May 2 Admiral Walker president of the Nicaragua canal commission submitted the report to the president who sent it to the state department. It is expected the commission has concluded to Tahors and the president will announce the appointment of a new jettingham commission to carry on the canal survey.
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