28 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1897
Page
1
Fragmented readable items indicate various regional mentions including Michigan Iowa New York Texas and London. Topics reference meetings trials and conferences with unclear details and several garbled names and dates.
A report from Alabama on December 7 describes a case where two brothers and a teen allegedly drank whisky at Blue Creek Christ and a quarrel led to a murder. Pink WS, aged years, was killed when the younger brother fired a shotgun through a window after the man paused at a neighbor’s. The suspect fled with a team from a Mississippi farmer but was later arrested. authorities call him a noted desperado.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a man who killed three men in his lifetime, with a note about a marriage intent to a man disliked, a crime leading to a term in the penitentiary for wife, and a pardon nine years ago.
Last night readings show high barometer across the country with near no rainfall. Washington reports variable southeast winds and fair to partly cloudy conditions in states including Texas and Nebraska. In Port Townsend and Fort Townsend a receiver takes control of Newell Gold Mining and Barners Bay Mining and Milling, with Newell Manufacturing and Barners Bay also affected. Thomas S. Newell and Boston officials express confusion over the move as stockholders learn of the assignments.
New York December 27 Senator Morgan of Alabama tells a Washington correspondent that the United States cannot remain complacent if European powers partition China His view favors American diplomacy and possible intervention to protect American commercial interests across China and the Pacific rim amid tensions over Korea and German occupation.
Dispatches report Russian forces securing Kin Chau at the head of the Gulf of Sia-tung near Port Arthur, a strategic post controlling waterways and the Manchurian railway network. The move signals Russian influence over Korea and northern China, alarming foreign diplomats.
The document outlines payment of present and advances per bale on cotton of average weight and grade for six months. Interest is charged at a stated percent per annum with a monthly banking charge. after the first month, a higher fee applies per bale. Additional insurance and mortgage costs are noted.
Six Dawson City exiles aboard the steamer Rowalle from Skaguay report no food shortage at Mawson and warn of short rations for some. They note camps between the Pelly river and Dyea with food prices high, while Five Rivers Yukon is blocked by ice making relief efforts difficult. Swindlers posing as Canadian officials reportedly fleecing newcomers at Lake Lindoun with fake duties.
Reports from Clayton Atlantic Bethlehem describe multiple homicides and suicides. Marcus Nassaur killed his sweetheart Mime Dogenbach before harming himself. John C Valmer shot Mrs Levhardt then killed himself. George A Moreka killed his wife Annie before taking his own life.
A sweeping, fragmented summary notes tensions from Korea to Spain Cuba and China with mentions of Korea under Hu’s control after Kin Chau seizure, Cuban cabinet reform plans, and US intervention debates. Also cited are strikes, legal cases, financial moves, and local civic meetings amid broader global crisis.
Washington reports Colonel A J Conger replies to General Grosvenor’s blast that Hanna’s methods push Ohio toward Democratic victory next year. Conger warns of GOP collapse if Hanna wins, citing records and party loyalties while urging support for Senator Forker.
The Armours linked to Chicago face a dairy law violation probe over margarine distribution in the state. Prosecutors seek venue changes and surveillance of railroad records to secure conviction, with talks of a possible settlement if the case is dropped.
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