31 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1897
Page
1
Fragmented newspaper write ups report Celeste Ayer's tour and an attack nurse notes on X rays from MUNEOR and Arostel claim prevention methods. A separate December item mentions Grant Franklin in a self defense shooting, with bond set at 32000. A Cuba political note references Cedars and interior matters without clear link.
A Northwest to north air mass brings cooler conditions with high pressure centered near 20.40 inches at North Platte and lower readings 2.86 inches at Monphie and Nashville. Skies mostly clear with a few clouds in the Lower Missouri valley and a very light shower in Omaha. Forecast: colder, variable to northerly winds across Eastern Texas, Oklahoma, Texas Territory, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana with generally fair to partly cloudy conditions and light snowfall in southern Montana.
A sharp cold front moved through Dallas and Dalian Texas bringing a 20 degree temperature drop by midnight. The North Texan records a rapid shift from springlike warmth to biting cold as the norther continues to deepen.
Chicago reports quoted Julian as saying Corbett and McCoy are the only men he will fight, with Maher his target before accepting any challenge. He notes Corbett must first defeat Maher, then a second bout may occur under specified conditions.
The administration remains determined to annex Hawaii and make the islands part of U S territory before next summer regardless of Senate action on the treaty. A direct vote for senators is discussed as a means to end the electoral system, with Hilla introduced to pursue this objective. Washington dispatch reports these plans as authoritative.
Secretary Long considers extending naval martial courts powers to obtain civilian testimony. Draft sent to Congress mirrors Army practice and British service provisions, allowing contempt certification to the nearest U.S. court if needed, to secure civilian witnesses and ensure justice in naval courts martial.
Washington reports on proposed amendments to allow direct election of U S senators by states and four year terms for representatives. Aiming to reduce frequent re election and avoid hostilities in Congress, the plan also suggests altering electoral vote procedures to cut costs by about 20000 dollars.
Washington reports new treasury rules approved by the president ban pelagic seal skins imports. Exports must carry a United States consul certificate proving seals were not taken in restricted areas and detail origin, purchase date, and lot numbers. Personal effects may require certified invoices. uncertified furs face seizure.
The notice states freight paid, an advance of 0.00 per bale on average 6 cent cotton, six month storage or portion, interest charged on advanced amount at a rate per day, handling charge of 5.0 per bale including first month, additional storage and insurance costs for correspondence solicited.
Treasury orders examinations of imported articles with skins exposed for inspection and notes that pelagic sealing prohibitions apply to Americans. Navy Yard inquiry into labor discrimination progresses. Eckels resigns as comptroller with Dawes to succeed. Texas postal and bank notices follow, including rail and light duties and new Chicago bank charter.
Mr. Cecer Kot reports in Lakewood New Jersey that Croker saw Yen Wrek and said no official announcement of mayor elects appointments would be made until later.
France denies harming its ally amid Europe watch. Japan reports mobilization chatter. Britain considers moves on Korea and Malaya. U S and Alaska policy debates. trade talks with China. uprisings in Port au Prince. El Salvador revolts and Cuban events. Navy and railroad actions loom. weather and markets shift. local incidents include thefts and pardons.
Reports indicate Japan readying military maneuvers on an island position while Britain plans a strong protest to Korea over the Hal Nan seizure. Dispatches from London to Tokyo describe fleets close in touch, with Britain and France denying aggressive aims and stressing restraint amid tensions in the Pekin and Chemulpo areas.
Paris officials call reports that the French fleet seized Hai Nan off China coast a canard. London reports from Dairy Mail note telegrams denying the occupation but suggest Hai Nan may have been occupied about a fort night ago, amid war rumors and French plans.
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