18 Feb 1897
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1897
Page
1
Fragmented print reads like a chaotic wrap of current events. Greek Americans react to King George tensions as migration bills face Senate votes. Fire disasters and anti insurrection warnings mingle with stock market notes and regional transportation updates across the nation.
Senate discussions centered on a bill restricting immigration and literacy tests at the Canadian border. Senators from multiple parties argued for and against the measure including Mr Carter and Mr Caffery, with final passage of the conference report cited and noted.
A lengthy debate over a reservoir plan ends with the survey opening to public access. The project covers thirteen sites across the region, allowing states and territories to decide water rights while authorities consider related legislative measures.
The report outlines a proposed canal from Sabre Paws to an undefined point with a 12 foot channel and an 8 foot draft. Costs estimated at 4.11 million dollars with uncertainties about feasibility and required expenditure. The aim is a navigable jet from Sabre Paws to the minuth, noting likely larger costs than warranted and possible engineering challenges. The text also mentions a medal presentation to a Navy officer and a senate notice on sugar bounty payments.
Washington February 17 Senator Hate opposed the amended remonstrance signed by officials and representatives of the five civilized tribes presenting against reforms in Indian Territory as proposed in the Indian appropriations bill.
The note in meoulive rempion reports confirmations of postmasters including Jessica Revs at Velasco Texas and Guste Sippanesmhapteanee at Velasco.
A damaged, partially readable dispatch describes a February meeting aboard the Jigton Mogae with European ministers and military leaders. It mentions joint notes and pressure toward Neingley and a Cretan crisis, with Italian command under Admiral Canmarti.
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