13 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1897
Page
1
The anniv dinner of the Melerian njon featured sponsors and speakers including Potter Ray and Silie Agedtonh with Bhow. Various society events and conventions were noted, while plans for athletic contests and a charity show at the Windsor Hotel were announced.
Washington December 12 Congress faces a pivotal week as the House plans to take up the civil service appropriations bill and debate reform of the civil service act. Supporters aim to pass the measure before Saturday while opposing factions push for limits on its provisions. The Senate also weighs immigration, census, and eulogies for Representative Holman with debate likely before adjournment.
Last night’s readings show a cyclonic disturbance moving across Eastern Texas toward high pressure with the lowest barometer around 28 inches at Palestine. North and Central regions report wind and cooler, unsettled conditions, with showers in the East and colder winds spreading from the northwest into the plains.
A Kansas City report notes that Mrs Charles Miller formerly Catherine Medarity and her mother were publicly excommunicated by Catholics who attended her marriage to a Protestant minister. The event, reported by the St Joseph paper, Made headlines as church discipline sparked local controversy.
A Georgetown special reports Cleveland and his party went out Saturday afternoon to hunt a fou lhote at Machased and killed 245 fine ducks despite the very rough Burm and unfavorable weather conditions.
Piven Redeye reports a major fire at the John Jacobs wholesale and retail firm at 500 and Chestnut streets in Philadelphia. The blaze destroyed stock worth over 500000 dollars and caused extensive building damage, with losses covered by insurance.
Washington December 1 reports indicate a comprehensive rehabilitation measure for the Indian Territory. The act aims to reform conditions tied to allotment land losses and citizen status as negotiations with the Five Civilized Tribes proceed through the Dawes process.
A jury found for the defense in the Waller death case after testimony about a party at the National Sporting Club the night prior. The proceedings referenced an incident involving Jimmy Barty of Chicago and a tense confrontation that led to the alleged fatal outcome.
The notice outlines advance per bale on cotton, with Clarks charging interest and handling fees. It details monthly charges, insurance costs, and post month rate of 10 cents per bale plus transportation costs, inviting responses.
The article notes ongoing Senate and House discussions on tribal occupancy and the extinguishment of long standing rights. It mentions an Indian Affairs focus and a busy lawmaking schedule with expectations for resolutions late in the session.
Washington dispatches report Republicans plan to challenge Democrat Firs tld in the House over remarks cited in the Congressional Record. Moody vows defense, while Gov Hoge returns from New York to handle legal business as National Board of Trade prepares for a session.
A stranger, 8. B. Mullen, was shot and killed at 7 pm in a City Hotel building in Tangipa parish near Amite City. Two shots were fired. one struck the back, causing fatal injuries. A crowd gathered as deputies and bloodhounds prepared to pursue the shooter who fled the scene. The motive remains unclear and authorities investigate.
A condensed report notes upcoming congressional actions on Indian Territory rehabilitation, immigration, census staffing, and labor convening. It highlights potential fiscal measures, court cases, and regional economic concerns, with scattered references to international events and domestic political tensions.
The narrative reports a man described as poorly dressed from Sinpaca County who claimed work on farms. He drew a pistol in a church area, fired at a cog and rail engine setup, causing fatalities and injuries as frightened crowds fled. Police pursue investigation.
Charles Zanoli, a New Yorker, is jailed on suspicions he killed four wives for life insurance profits. Police say a woman named while answering an ad of Zanoli used the alias F. Warner. Authorities note his medical knowledge from an apprenticeship and possible use of poisons. Exhumation of a victim's body is planned tomorrow.
Chattanooga engineer Joseph Ripley of the Government corps leads a survey from Northlake near the city to the Warrior River above Tuscaloosa. He has opened an office in the government building and will draft plans and estimates for the canal project. The work will take months before reaching War Department review.
The readable lines describe a survey under someone named Ripley and a canal song village project from the south side. It notes building a canal song village Greek and mentions tapes with unclear relation to Wil and Alabama. The passage is garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes.
Governor Johnven considers commuting the death sentence of five inmates. Strong petitions urge mercy for Ingrd’s case. In Chicago a police action ends with two officers fatally shot as they attempted to arrest a suspect and a Polish prisoner.
McKinney Terax filed a $1000 damages petition against Nevada merchant T W Leverett claiming Leverett levied on the debtor's property, entered plaintiff's home in his absence and frightened his wife, and wrongfully accused him of theft to his mortification and injury.
The November 24 issue lists Melissa C. Earley of Black Jack Grove 12 Original Reissue Emily F. Holovnich and Elizabeth C How iu of Weatherford. widow entries include an 8 percent aze and Mexican War widow designation.
Berlin dispatch says Germany plans a formal administration in the Kiao Chau region with 400 square miles under control and duties collected. Britain agrees not to oppose the occupation in exchange for Germany not meddling in Egyptian affairs. A Shanghai dispatch notes the expansion of German control and ongoing negotiations for a safe element to govern. The Rome note reports ongoing cabinet formation issues in Rudin with political maneuvering surrounding military affairs and foreign appointments.
In Mexico City crowds witness a bullfighting event featuring Lule Mageantini and his matador team from Spain. The spectacle ends with several injuries and deaths among horses and handlers, one torero killed, and six bulls killed, as two more fights are promised for Sunday.
The resignation of Heavilow Winistey triggers a leadership handover as several well known names are cited to reassure Haitians about foreign affairs. President Jordan Sam in Notre Dame attended mass and ordered a civic patrol without heavy military display as the city returns to normal.
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