14 Jun 1897
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1897
Page
1
Readable fragments describe syndicate activity affecting cotton mills and wire connection industries. Mentions Willimantic Connecticut, spool company work, and rival mills nearby. Indicates potential economic tensions and proposed ventures shaping local textile affairs.
A brain of seven cars on The Sea Upach railhead in Cheteak district New York collided after a hammering across the track disrupted service. Police and transit workers called the incident a deliberate wreck intended to halt trains. No fatalities but many passengers were injured. the blaze was stamped out and the line reopened.
A Havana dispatch reports a secret court martial of General Rivera and Colonel Bacallao with death as the penalty. The article notes American urging for U.S. intervention and possible executions within the week, amid political turmoil and Caribbean tensions.
A dramatic pursuit by river craft near New Orleans involves the steamer Vesuvius Combide and a pursuing vessel. Authorities report a long chase until around midnight with confusion aboard and unclear success for the river patrol.
Washington reports the Spanish minister warned of a planned filibustering expedition off Florida. The treasury and state departments alerted Florida collectors and patrol masters by telegraph to block departures. A carload of arms left Jacksonville and another of rifles and dynamite followed, likely to be moved to a vessel on the east coast, possibly the yacht Valusts.
Dispatches report concerns over negotiations to aid Tim in retaking Thessaly with Greek and Ottoman actors pressing for support. A faction led by Dowra opposes concessions, warning of diplomatic fallout as evacuation demands loom and a conference at Copwatill records limited progress. Turkey already moves to harvest Thessaly.
Taylor Middle, secretary of the State Hive stock sanitary board, announced the disease spreading among cattle in the county is not Belther Texan fever nor black rot as feared. Some cattle died. the illness was introduced by animals from Texas, moved from Cornell Grove to Meldgeport and sold in small lots to various buyers, dispersing the infection across several towns. Some cattle were reportedly sick when Choy arrived.
A drunken black man named Sibley killed five people in Kemper County with a tin weapon and a pistol. He attacked women and children, tying captives and shooting at others, before a lynch mob captured him and a violent confrontation followed.
In a heated meeting, speakers clash over a circular and union policy. General Jannomekt warns against circulars while advocates push for approval, with Adams proposing a back-to-Camp Pelhain motion and Lennowan supporting the argument. The session ends in a narrow vote and adjournment.
Augusta Georgia June discussion shows Confederate survivors favor adopting resolutions opposing the Grand Army. Local leaders and many in sympathy with the movement want a strong stance against parade participation and Grand Army narratives. Delegates to the Nashville reunion were instructed to press for the resolutions. In Stuttgart Arkansas a wreck on the Cotton Belt road left two trains damaged and injures reported, one person killed.
A garbled digest reports global events and local notes. Items include labor policy, election campaigns, a homicide, a military draft note, aviation and maritime incidents, a coup attempt, a German peace conference delay, and sports scores from Galveston Houston Austin Denton Dallas Fort Worth.
Johnstown Pennsylvania June 13 Two men were killed outright and a third fatally injured when a Pennsylvania railroad bridge failed near here just before midnight. One man disappeared as the body was swept away by the Conemaugh River. identities remain unknown though locals guess the victims were railroad tramps.
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