25 Jun 1897
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1897
Page
1
A fragmented note indicates a minister delaying travel to Spain until late July to study inflation and the state of affairs. The president’s mission to Spain is mentioned along with figures such as Washington, Calhoun, and Woodton.
A broad, fragmentary digest notes potential movements on Hawaii annexation and U S policy, a Nashville veterans parade, political lobbying, crime cases, and various international and domestic notes. It mentions Cuba, Spain, and other global topics alongside local market updates and weather hints.
A telegraphic dispatch from Copiah County reports a violent incident in Jackson involving a market robbery and murder. William Moseley, a Black man, allegedly murdered a victim after selling a weapon and fleeing. local officers tracked him to Crystal Springs where he was captured and jailed.
Reports from Kanese City indicate a fierce cyclone last night killed three people and injured several, including a baby found buried in dirt near a house. Heat waves across Central Kansas and the Central American Republic Guatemala follow.
Washington notes reveal Mr Hale of Maine proposing an amendment to bar ex senators from floor privileges while urging revenue tariff talk. Democrats who backed duties faced sharp questioning as Caffery defended protection and income taxes amid detailed fiscal line items and proposed twelve month duties.
Fragmented OCR describes a political plot and death tied to Mr. Jube Ch Ag Air. It mentions members Van Pritie Micely Mirateelpid and Toren Toitiaind Waiter of Venn Hunter. The text references Iowa and Illinois officials and a committee hearing or inquiry.
The report lists military and civil appointments including Colonel Henry A Habrekth Major William TD and Captain John Hide. It notes Julia Pieberd appointed as qost and mentions events at Allevion Colorado county and the Capitol. Olivia Th Lae of Dallas is introduced to the Texan delegation by Judge Durke Mies.
President McKinley and Fannie Campbell of the American Federation of Labor and Frank Morrison discussed organized labor at a New York convention. They backed labor protections and debated the dangers of penalties under the anti trust act. In Topeka Kansas a severe hail storm caused great damage after a late afternoon onset.
A severe storm wrecked windows and roofs, toppled telegraph lines, and damaged storefronts across the city. Animals were killed, runaways appeared, and many residents were injured. Damage runs into thousands as streetcars halt and electric power is disrupted. Authorities report numerous serious injuries including skull fractures and head wounds.
A private meeting at the Astor House, led by Woman EBatrada Valuia, gathered planners and merchants with Cuban property interests. They approved a monthly fund to support a vigorous campaign against the Spanish government, aiming to purchase arms for a four month push and mobilize abroad to back relief efforts.
A fragmentary report describes a 1770s style election scene with references to American and Cuban figures, a government push for polling, and a plan to send the event to various readers. It notes voter involvement, calls for support of war causes, and mentions fundraising of $1 to participate.
A London dispatch reports at the Literary Club in Madrid the Liberal leader read a new manifesto on the Cuban question. It pledges guarantees of honesty and urges the parliament to appeal to the nation and support a humane civilian agency to guide policy.
Official Spanish report says troops under Colonel Aguilar en gaged insurgents led by Aranjueren near Madriga in the Bierra de Grille. Fighting lasted from 2 PM to 7 PM with ten insurgent dead and 14 government fatalities including a major and 13 soldiers wounded.
Washington reports a Japanese protest arguing Hawaii annexation would strip 26 000 Japanese residents of land and citizenship rights. The Japanese government fears loss of property and status if annexation proceeds, while Britain urges mutual consent and cautions in the dispute.
Parliamentary secretary George N. Ciraen faced questions on Mawalian annexation and Hawaii. Lord Curzon stated Britain would not express opinion on the Senate’s consideration of a U S proposal while international law governs ownership by Britain and British subjects.
London June 25 A Moscow dispatch via Novaya Vremya quotes a Petrograd correspondent denouncing U S plans to Hawaii and possible Cuba annexation. The piece argues Europe should back Spain if Cuba is threatened, citing concern over U S strength in the western hemisphere.
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