08 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1897
Page
1
December 7 report notes variable conditions from Washington to Texas with fair skies in many areas. It forecasts southerly winds, warmer eastern portions, and cooler conditions in the south with possible showers in local regions.
A busy five day agenda lists meetings at Auditorium and City Hall from morning to evening, including the Gulf Coast Horticultural Association, a grand illuminated parade, and concerts. Other items cover football at Baseball Park, a military parade, light guard hop, and a German opening at Aryan Hall.
Washington December 7. Congressman Cooper reports favorably the Nashville Publishing Company claim for Methodist South property destroyed in the war and supports an omnibus bill for all church and property losses. Post office dispute centers on Mobile office handover by Liples to Barker and potential court action if defied.
The notice outlines freight terms for cotton including an advance on bale weight and quantity, interest at six percent per year, and a payment schedule. It specifies charges for advances and monthly rates per bale, with a per bale per month rate and a commitment to cover actual costs.
Secretary of the Treasury begins government bidding on behalf of the United States for the Kansas Pacific railway sale. A transfer order for 600000 dollars moves toward certification to the National Bank of New York for the mint to process before the sale.
在 Canton 的 McKinley 家，总统威廉·麦金利的母亲在病榻上顽强斗争，子女与亲属环房守候。总统及其妻子和女儿在场，母亲在看到儿子并拥抱后短暂苏醒，随后病情再度恶化。晚间 11:30 左右被描述为稍有好转，医生在场。
A wide array of items from global upheavals to market notes. Turbulent reports cover Turkish Albanian violence and Cuban separations, financials include the New York whiskey market and rail safety equipment delays, plus local civic and Masonic meetings and the bicycle parade coverage.
Canton Ohio December 8 early morning report states Mrs McKinley is resting comfortably with no perceptible change in condition. The morning would show her alive and improving after a day of strain.
A recipe note describes spreading a waled dressing on buttered bread slices to form sandwiches and cut into email equates. Stuffed olives are served as a tasty accompaniment.
A quirky serving idea for olives captivates diners as chefs scoop and chop olive flesh from about six queen olives to mix into a unique filling for olive sandwiches during receptions.
Waco December 7 The county commissioners receive offers for a site for a new courthouse this week with several sites presented. A contract may be decided later and construction is not expected for a year or two while land rights and titles are clarified.
Hon Hannis Taylor former minister to Spain voices views on the Cuban question while McKinley’s message is described as entangled in irrelevant matter. The article frames the Cuban issue as central amid political commentary and calls for attention to the legality and outcomes of policy.
Ex Minister Hawats Taylor summarizes press request on the Canovas autocratic scheme for Cuba. He notes the plan grants governor general power to suspend or veto insular laws, control military forces, and push actions to Madrid for quick ministerial decisions, threatening colonial self rule. The London and Washington views differ on how to curb or enable the home government’s control.
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