16 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1898
Page
1
A regional good roads convention unfolds in STON Alabama today and tomorrow with officials expected to discuss funding and highway improvements. In nearby towns other political events occur as communities plan meetings and commemorations.
A late committee on equal suffrage held a hearing as James F. Brown of the county is noted. The senate and a large delegation of ladies attend the National Woman's Suffrage convention in the city. Pleas were made for granting 21 for women while government powers and bids on the Kansas Pacific are referenced.
A central high pressure area over the Jake region tonight brings generally fair conditions with no rainfall reported. Readings include 0.20 inches in St Paul St Louis and Kansas City, while Jacksonville notes 29.92 inches under a nearby low pressure system.
Cincinnati reports a letter from the Daughters of the Republic of Texas asking Cincinnati to return the sword General Houston surrendered at San Jacinto. The sword, now in the Cincinnati museum, was once gifted for sending two cannons to Texas sixty five years ago. The request awaits Mayor Tafel’s return next week. Frances Willard, leader of the WCTU, has been seriously ill with a grip in New York for three weeks.
Washington February 15. Congress faces possible eruption over Cuban affairs as foreign committees seek reports on reconcentrados in Cuba, cultivation zones, Spain's actions to feed starved Cubans, protection for cane cutters, autonomy progress, and U S consular reports. The president may transmit replies, aiming to shape public view.
Washington February 14 Special says the president did not appoint Mr. Meek to the Texas judgeship today. The delay boosts other candidates while Meek’s chances shrink as wavering support forms around Waller, gaining allies and influence across the landscape.
New York observers discuss possible Vizcaya anchorage in the Hudson near One Hundred and Tenth Grove while warning of potential $250,000,000 in property damage if the Spanish warship fires on the city. Harbor authorities would assign a safe site, with mines in nearby waters ready to deter an unaccompanied assault.
Explosion aboard the U S Navy cruiser Maine in Havana harbor kills and wounds many sailors. Reports say the blast occurred as crew slept. cause unknown. Spanish assistance from the Alfonso XII aid in rescue as officials note the ship may be totally destroyed and public opinion urged to wait for fuller reports.
The secretary of the navy relayed Captain Sigsbee’s dispatch about an explosion in Havana harbor at 240. Crews aboard Spanish ships and a Ward line steamer suffered wounds and likely more deaths. Night watches were requested from Key West for the crew. Official wording and names indicate serious casualty details and early estimates.
Havana in consternation as a powder magazine fire caused a massive explosion aboard the Maine. Captain Siuebee and weather officers arrived. over 100 believed killed with chaotic, wounded being tended by Mayan crews and local aid deployed by Captain General Vlanco and national forces.
London reports enraged crowds in a Spanish city oppose cabinet apologies to the United States over De Lome. They may protest, preferring war if Spain seems to gain from hostilities. Confirmed apology disputed amid government ambiguity.
A Washington-Havana style dispatch notes Madrid officials signaling intense reaction to the De Lome letter. Reports quote ministers wary of public embarrassment and the possible impact on U S Spain relations as Madrid contemplates formal replies.
Vague telegraphic prose reports Spain seeks to clarify a diplomatic issue affecting U S relations. The piece notes official accounts and unnamed Spanish officials, with context centered on Dupuy de Lomenes and international dialogue.
St. Louis February 16 The appeal of Fontaine & Co. of St. Louis from the United States circuit court decision in the suit against Henry C and Laura Tite to foreclose a deed of trust failed in the court of appeals. The appellate ruling held the deed void as it was executed on Sunday.
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