Brazil’s Minister Sees Quiet South American Pact Shift
Brazil’s former minister to Argentina, De Asele, discusses ties with Argentina and Brazil’s stance on a proposed Central and South American alliance. He notes U S expansion could affect sympathy toward the United States and cites population and area comparisons among Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.
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Brasil
Argentina
Roca
Ites
de Asele Brasil
Portugal
United States
Brazil
Alaska
Chili
Uruguay
Cleveland
Queen Victoria
Commission on Samoa Delay Draws Attention in Washington
Washington reports the non arrival of the Samoan commission is drawing official attention as discussions focus on whether they departed on a specific date and should have arrived by now. The note cites timing questions and potential delays drawing scrutiny in federal quarters.
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Samoa
Washington
Apia
San Francisco
Osborne
South American alliance claims hover over U S policy shift
Brazilian envoy says any South American coalition would target domestic issues and not oppose the United States. He notes coastlines shape weak affordability and expects peaceful cooperation as regional questions are settled. Unclear references to Samoa commission and officials are noted without embellishment.
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United States
Wewport
R. I
J. F. de ‘Assis
U. S. Legation Violated Port-au-Prince Episode
Port au Prince Aug 4 The affair at the U S legation has prompted official concern and signals potential trouble ahead as officials review the incident and its diplomatic implications.
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Port-au-Prince
Brazil Argentina and US trade relations discussed in report
The piece notes careful diplomacy among Brazil Argentina and the United States. It mentions Brazil's pacific stance and cordial ties with the US while signaling Roca’s push for South American commercial links. It also covers Argentina’s crop strength and a diplomatic incident involving the American legation and Mr DuVivier.
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Brazil
Roca
Paris Figaro Calls for European Action Over Santo Domingo
Paris Figaro urges European interference as crisis grows in Santo Domingo. The Aug. 4 dispatch notes rising tensions and foreign concern, with editorial backing for external mediation to restore order.
Monroe doctrine debate sparks regional trade tensions
The article notes how Brazilian products like coffee tea and chocolate affect Argentina and warns that broader cooperation among republics could sharpen U S sensitivity. It also cites a Figaro piece on San Domingo and the Monroe doctrine suggesting U S reluctance to challenge intervention if a Bu combine acts in San Domingo.
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Argentina
United States
San Domingo
Figaro
Hunter Whiskey It Is Pure 10 Years Old
Hunter Whiskey advertised as a pure 10 year old spirit. The label promotes its age statement and production tradition.
Duel at the crossing sparks firing and firings
At a railroad crossing in Mexico a guard named Frye is dismissed after a confrontation with Vinnie Murphy and a self defense clash using an iron poker and a police baton. The dispute follows a separation between Frye and his wife, with allegations and rival loyalties shaping the scandal.
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Frye
Billy
Vinnie
Mrs. Frye
Mr. Frye
Alpine
Vincent Murphy
Murphy
Mr. Murphy
Varnished watermelons shock Toledo market
Toledo health officials were startled when Meat Inspector Schurtsz reported varnished watermelons sold in the market. The fruit arrived with a poisonous preservative to halt ripening during transit along with hermetically sealed eggs process butter and embalmed beef in circulation.
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Toledo, CO
Schurtsz
Olympia to Repair and Dewey Visit to Boston
Exclusive: Navy Secretary John D. Long confirms Olympia to be overhauled at Charlestown Navy Yard on arrival. Boston events linked to Admiral Dewey include November plans, dinners and receptions with Home Market Club and Chamber of Commerce hosts, plus anticipated tours and fireworks displays across Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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John D. Long
Hingham
Boston
Admiral Dewey
Olympia
Charlestown Navy Yard
Albert Clarke
Home Market Club
Long
Clarke
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Montpelier
Hoar and Lodge
Nator Proctor
Vermont
Brooklyn Bridge
Municipal Art Commission
Madi— Square
Grant
Dewey
City Hall
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Dewey Relatives Arrive From Nova Scotia
Mr H. B. Dewey and Mies A. H. Dewey, siblings of Admiral Dewey, reached here aboard the steamer Prince George from Yarmouth Nova Scotia after a lengthy visit, and they went at once to the old homestead in Verpoint.
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Mr. H. 8. Dewey
Mies
A. H. Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Prince George
Yermouth, N
Nova Scotia
Verpiont
Possible foreign warships may visit New York
The report from New York on August 4 suggests several foreign warships could arrive to take part in the iggreror a gressess when De ives. Italian press notes forthcoming ships from the South Atlantic and signals coming from Italian government indicate potential visits to New York.
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New York
de Ives
South Atlantic
Nicole E
Fiat
Sritiahta
Naples to Greet Dewey With Unprecedented Welcome
Naples prepares for Admiral Dewey with plans by wealthy Americans to honor him at the United States consulate. Bands will escort him, decorated steamers will meet the Olympia, and Italian military officers will join in the honors as crowds surge with excitement. The date of arrival and festivities loom in the near future.
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Naples
Italy
Dewey
Manila
New York
United States
Olympia
Bay
Farigs
Police subpenas seek New York robbery books
Deputy Chief Corleight and most captains were summoned to testify before the Mazet committee. They were ordered to bring the police department robbery books, records of reported robberies kept away from public view, amid concerns over rising robberies and unsolved cases.
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New York
Corleight
Mazet
Moss
Monster Dinosaurs Found at Te Be Ranch Camp
Fossil hunters from across the nation, over fifty in number, have spent about a week at Te Be ranch near Camp Te Be Wyoming. many bones and several quarries have been located including Gustavus Adolphus College party discovering a monster bone six and a half feet long near Aurora. The University of Wyoming also reports a 120 foot long reptile quarry being excavated.
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Camp TE BE
Wyo
Great Te Be Ranch
Gustavus Adolphus College
Aurora
University of Wyoming
Financier John Pondir Fades From Wall Street Spotlight
Once one of Wall Street's wealthiest figures, John Pondir built bold stock schemes with the greats like Vanderbilt and Gould. Decline followed as his speculative nerve failed and age crept in. Few remember the man who once loomed at the New York corner.
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New York
Wall Street
John Pondir
Commodore Vanderbilt
Frank Work
Collis P. Huntington
Jay Gould
Poniir
Pondir
Mar
Mexican Soldiers Trapped In Indian Uprising
A gold-hunter named Arnold reports from the Yaqui uprising area in Mexico that hundreds of Mexican soldiers were trapped in the mountains by Yaqui guerrilla warfare, rocks hurled from the ridges, and many soldiers killed. He says the war is ongoing and the Indians have enough force to sustain combat for months.
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City OF
Mexico
Guaymas
Jack Ramsey
Ed Miller
Alamosa
Yaqui River
Medaria
Aurillo
Paredes
Austin
Tex
Indianapolis
Arnold
Chicago Invites Canadian Leaders for Post Office Cornerstone
Mr F W Fitzpatrick returned from Ottawa where Chicago organizers sought an invitation for Governor General and Cabinet to attend October corner stone ceremonies. Sir Wilfrid Laurier declined, citing harsh US press coverage over Alaska boundary and safety concerns for a public visit to Chicago.
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Washington
F. W. Fitzpatrick
Treasury Department
Ottawa
Chicago
McKinley
Canada
Associated Press
Fitzpatrick
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Sir Wilfrid
United States
Plenary Catholic Council of South and Central America Nears Report
Washington observers track the Rome plenary council of clergy from South and Central America. The distinct hierarchy may influence church status in Cuba and Puerto Rico after Spain's authority wanes. The final report is expected to be released to the public once completed.
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Washington
South
Central America
Rome
United States
Central American
Cuba
Porto Rico
Islands
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