New Day Seizure Sparks Venezuelan Tensions
A Caracas dispatch reports the United States minister urged Venezuela to release the British schooner New Day seized by Venezuelan authorities. London and Boston sources suggest British risk rising if a warship moves up the Orinoco, amid anti English sentiment and possible serious complications to follow.
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Cuban Crisis Shapes ANti American Reactions in Madrid
A Madrid dispatch reports global papers condemning U.S. belligerency toward Spain and detailing Spain’s diplomatic push while Cuba unrest escalates. It notes Madrid’s fear of mediation by President Cleveland and American concessions, plus protests by Cuban leaders in New York and ongoing press debate among Imparcial and other outlets.
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German movement for bimetallism attracts attention
A State Department report from U N S Commercial Agent Moore Weimar describes a German parliamentary push toward bimetallism. The plan, dated March 14, calls for international convention to fix the value of silver and gold and to seek federation support for the policy.
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Sweating Syc in Germany Report on Distressed Workers
Consul Juda's report details the German government's efforts after eleven years to mitigate the suffering of sweatshop workers in Berlin and other cities. It explains the extent of the sweating system, noting many women are employed under oppressive conditions, earning about $1.44 per week with little time off, and describes the authorities' attempts to alleviate the misery under state oversight.
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Abolition of Mexican Interior Customhouses Planned
April 8 reports the interior customhouses in Mexico will be abolished on July 1, marking the start of the new fiscal year, with a cooperative notice from prominent merchants warning of the change. The move follows earlier treaties and the United States reports no current inconveniences.
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Italian Death Toll Rises After Mount Mocran Assault
Advices from Massowa report Italian casualties in the Mount Mocran engagement on April 2 were heavier than first reported. The narrative notes additional fatalities and wounded, with details emerging of the losses and aftermath as fronts develop.
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Contested Section Cases and Arizona Land Lease Debate
In Washington April 8 the Senate led to a law without a veto on leasing lands in Arizona for educational uses, while another bill mirroring the president’s objections did not pass. Contested election cases were decided in a House committee report, with one case against a member and several others noted. The House then approved a bill 110 to 117 to adopt the metric system across all government departments after July 1, 1908, and make it the only legal system after January 1, 1909.
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Being Well Treated Rev Mr Knapp Gaset of Diarbekir
Constantinople reports explain that Rev. Mr Knapp, American missionary, is being well treated at the residence of the vali of Diarbekir. Turkish Minister of Affairs Tewfik Pasha confirms favorable handling and notes prior efforts to expel him were ineffectual. Terrell, now in Washington, is seen as providing the state department with details.
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