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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1897

Page

1

Board Submits Armor Plant Plans For Congressional Action

A naval board reports the cost and feasibility of an armor plant, estimating around 4 to 4.5 million dollars for 6000 tons annual capacity. It outlines location recommendations, possible private sales, and the need for government oversight in readying a formal plan for congressional consideration.

Congrena Kington Naval mM Congress Dowell Pert Fritz BHUE Jlan Ormes

Weather Summary From Northern to Southern Regions

An area of high pressure dominates the northern country with 30.05 inches at North Pointe while a low in the central region affects the southern Rockies bringing 29.08 inches at El Paso. Partly cloudy skies prevail with rain in New Orleans and snow in North Platte. Washington notes generally fair but colder conditions with eastern winds and threats of snow flurries in the plains Thursday.

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Boomer Leader Plans Invasion of Kiowa Reservation

Captain B. E. Hewes, claiming 200 recruits for the Weener army, leaves Wichita for Oklahoma City to press on with enlistment. He-Writes Secretary Ellis denying intent to defy law, insisting his group is earnest and ready to resist arbitrary treatment by Indian agents. The march aims at the Kiowa and Comanche Indian Reservation in Oklahoma Territory.

Wichita Kan BE. L. Hewes Wichita Mountain Kiowa and Comanche Indian Oklahoma Territory Oklahoma City Oine Arn Tom Sooner Army Ellis

PAPHH FACTORY BURNED IN St Louis 200000 LOSS

Fire at A O Sawyer Co paper factory on Locust near Third street started at 4 50 pm and spread to nearby businesses within an hour. The building collapsed at 4 40 pm crashing into Young McKinney printing plant. Estimated damage exceeds 200000. Local fires and damage noted.

St. Louis Sawyer & Co Locust Third Street Young-McKinney Company

Deficit and Debt Details From November Public Finance Report

The government reports a November deficit of 8.09 million dollars after ordinary receipts and disbursements. Five month shortfall, excluding Union Pacific issues, totals 10.10 million. December debt data show cash in treasury and classifications by gold and other holdings, with net balance around 220.6 million after liabilities.

Washington Union Pacific Railroad Union Pacific Sinking Fund Treasury Union Pacific Union Micife

New German Ambassador Discusses U S Germany Ties

Washington December 1 Dr Von Helleben the new German ambassador spoke at the German embassy on questions of mutual interest between the United States and Germany. He said the Haytian indemnity dispute is, at present, mainly a claim for compensation for a German citizen harmed in Marth and that beyond this there is little fact to go on. He added Germany deeply values peaceful relations with the United States and aims for calm, measured action rather than force.

Washington von Helleben United States Germany Helleben Ead Marth Tamr Rane Br. von Helleben McKinley Berlin Andrew D. White Baron von Bulow Emil Lachers Aaron von Bulow White America Nesnion

Cotton freight terms and advance wording in 1900s note

Fragmentary OCR shows freight payment and advance terms tied to a bale, with unclear pricing and duration. The text mentions six months or portion, an advance per bale, and reference to a shipper and potton, but lacks coherent details or complete entities.

German world influence and aims amid colonial expansion

The text argues that a navy is essential to secure peace and respect for Germany and its rights. It notes rising German colonial interests in Australia and South Africa and German communities abroad expanding to China and Eastern Asia, asserting Germany seeks ways to protect its people globally.

Australia South Africa China Asia Germany

Germany's Demands on Hayti Detailed for First Time

The exact nature of Germany's demands on Haiti emerged from a Port-au-Prince steamer report. Indemnity to Emil Luedora, safe return and stay in Haiti, a German apology letter, and the Haitian president to graciously receive Count Schwerin were cited, with a warning of breaking relations if not met.

Germany Washington Hayti Fom Port Emil Luedore Luedora Mayt Hingtt Euveau Hayt Waltaires Port Au Prince Isdemnlty Mi Yt Lueders Haytis Count Schwerin Hayth Gable Berlin Pulije

Sherman Sicka Bed Gates Cabinet Change News

Washington dispatches report Secretary of State Sherman confined to bed with a cold though not seriously ill. His doctors place him on a light diet and ban visitors as his health declines. Rumor ties Judge Nathan Goff to succeed McKenna. Goff previously declined cabinet offer but may reconsider.

Washington John Sherman Nathan Goff West Virginia McKenna Ellins Hans Judge Goff Ban Goff Senate

Halley predicts limited action on currency and Morgan resolution fate

Congressman Halley of Texas, touring St Louis, says the coming currency bill may pass the House but not the Senate and doubts any action will win Senate approval. He adds the Morgan resolution on Cuba hinges on public sentiment. strong protest could trigger debate and passage under a ruling. Washington dispatch notes civil service exam results in Texas signal early appointments.

St. Loui Joseph Halley Texas Bover Washington Congress Shoard House Senate Ciba

Turbulent global and domestic news mix shock and routine

A sprawling summary notes political upheavals in Europe and the Americas, with mentions of French minister Darkwn and cabinet, Austria’s unrest, German pressure on Haiti, and Turkish indemnity talks. It also covers domestic concerns from Georgia life insurance to labor strife, pensions, finance, and local social events amid a daily stream of economic, legal, and cultural items.

M. Darkwn Suaticoo Cermraay Hast Betverhary Paria Miruro Austria Unitet Bialet Turkey China

Knaupp Led Standard Shop Failure Plaintiffs Seek Judgment

Creditor J B Kleming obtained a judgment against the Standard Shop company after its failure with a claim of 7000 tied to city water works bonds. Contempt cited for Herefuard and Kay Wootimptie as the case advances in the state taxing securities proceeding.

Bhackleford Crowit Knaupp Standard Shop Company Kleming Ageboet City Water Works Bendy Herefuard Kay Woot Sret

Fatal explosion at Glenwood columbine injures crew

In Dex Moites Iowa on December 1 a boiler explosion in the engine room of the Lolley in the engine Tom at the Glenwood column injured twenty men. Two workers, Griffiths Reece and Lands sraldet, Dan Williams, died from head and facial burns. Others, including Jim Heslop and James Hadgen, were seriously burned or scarred.

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Bill on Insurance Recontestability Advances in House

A misread bill to make insurance policies contestable after one year passes House action with a 2 to 4 vote. The measure faces opposition from extremists who call it a premium onetime but expect Senate passage. Provisions require deposit of premiums if a suit is filed and court handling of funds if the company wins.

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Fragmentary Georgia bill text referenced in 19th century page

A garbled December item references a bill in Georgia with mentions of a white woman and a speaker. the legible bits are incomplete and do not provide clear actions, dates, or outcomes.

Riots in Prague as German quarters face fierce clashes

Turmoil erupts in Prague Bohemia with mobs attacking German property and synagogues. Troops disperse rioters after windows broken and fires set, injuring several and delaying traffic as police protect German institutions and leaders.

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