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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1898
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports Hon. Thos. H. Ball staying at the Metropolitan hotel, unsure of the inside deal in the fight for Joe Bailey’s seat but certain no named rival has cohesion to beat him, and no combination appears capable of yielding a decisive result.
A Cuban independence stance dominates discussions as the army rejects any vote favoring annexation. Leaders insist Cubans will seek absolute independence, tolerate no U.S. protectorate, and would retreat to the woods if annexation is pursued. Generals outline a possible U.S. veto influence and a nominal Cuban government under U.S. power, with strong resentment of any U.S. intervention.
Washington dispatch reports Sen James L Slayden asking Quartermaster General Ludington to authorize payment on Frank Bros of San Antonio for supplying blankets to Belknap cavalry. While Captain John Greet certified the claim, authority to pay lies with Congress and state reimbursement rules. Slayden notes many similar claims withheld, urging passage of a special bill to settle these accounts.
Washington November 90 Governor Sayers is too busy to speak for publication and has spent the day with the sub committee on appropriations reviewing war expenditure items. The working group is studying costs tied to the war effort.
Nela Perez Morten Oraz Gonnalex Tuser and Toute Major Bedario and Si Jatielam depart for Spain aboard the Vil Lavernie.
An official dispatch from General Rios, governor general of the Wiccayas islands, states that the forces of Tollohue conducted a bold sortie causing heavy insurgent losses. Premier Soenata denies the rebel advance and reports no further movement toward Livurgenta.
An English commercial traveler aged Nos Neen Strieken moved yesterday from Hoel Pasaje and is ill with yellow fever. Frederick Williams, a former employee of the American company, was also taken to the same hospital. The panic continues as Pasaso Quinta del Rey hospital is condemned as unfit by Dr. Bogan and Phoeblins claim patients were not moved until near death. Dr. Eagan plans to leave for Washington tomorrow.
Red Cross proposes to establish a regular hospital system across the island. Dr Regan was recalled by telegram from Miss Barton to discuss government arrangements. Secretary Algor notified General Green of the plan.
In Oromia the issue of pennding penalties for volunteer regiments dominates discussions. Reports note many volunteers at Manda eshte seeking return home while the War Department weighs discharges and reassignments. Officials consider reconstituting units and reinforcing western front lines before deployment to Manila.
A scrambled report from November details Allied and Spanish forces in the Atlantic theater. Mention of Captilin ALBR Tower and movements toward Valparatio, Montevitiag, Punta Ancinn, with potential Pacific routes and broader strategic aims.
An important dispatch reports Aguinaldo, the insurgent leader, demanding a million and a half dollars as return for the release of imprisoned friars. The message dated November 10 quotes his terms and threats prospects of payment.
General Garcia states Cuban soldiers deserve pay before disbanding. The commission led by General Calixto Garcia arrives in New York aboard the Pennsylvania from New York to confer with U S authorities about Cuba’s future, the army's status, and potential American troop roles. They meet at the Raleigh hotel and plan a ten day stay.
A cable dispatch from Havana notes engineer companies at Camp Mariango feel well settled and expect to start occupation in January. In a town of 1200, a complete public system and a camp are planned within the coming month, amid talk of rapid military setup and provisioning.
A special cable dispatch reports Hlasco and aides departing aboard the Villaverde. Generals Solano Tejeda Fernanda Bernaldo and aides accompanied by Colonel Deavillicia Pagneri and Lieutenant Cole are listed in the November 10 register.
Gemelat Waities, noted as assented to Second Army Corps duty, was mustered back for service after an age-related order. Governor Sayore reportedly intervened, and Waites arrived in Augusta Georgia to report to the adjutant general and the general commanding the Seventh Army.
Special Dispatch reports in Washington that a number of Texas postmaster appointments were made today. DeWitt County selects Joseph f Brown for Mount Hulls and Gonowtalea County names AurIat Pope for Waldeck. A new post office opens at Roverdale in Jefferson County with Thomas J. Spell as postmaster.
Reports from Owen Sound and New York recount several maritime incidents. A steam berger Harland with Tampa and Anihiur Orr is ashore on the north coast of Lae Superior within likely ton loss and presumed crew fatalities. Nearby schooner Leavily Indes wrecked in Nabant bay, Pistormnau's beach, with the Avatoy Shout crew salvaging remains. New York dispatch notes the Brit steamer Boottish Kine ashore at Cove with ten feet of water and crew saved. No word on a vessel from Hangor after a voyage past St John.
Prolonged hurricane conditions leave fifty six ships destroyed and sixty nine ashore. The steamship Portland sinks off Cape Cod with over a hundred aboard. sixteen bodies wash ashore. Boston and Virgouth officials report about one hundred twenty passengers and crew unaccounted for, with ships’ captains asserting most aboard may be lost. Recovery lists and witness accounts describe the chaotic scene along Wat Eysday waters and Peaked Hill bars.
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