London stock market closes strong on silver surge
London markets opened dull but closed strong with Americans leading gains. Foreign buyers, notably Chinese and Japanese interest, and a sharp rise in silver and silver securities boosted prices. Bank returns improved with cash nearly 68 percent of liabilities and bullion up 413000 pounds.
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London
el Paso
Denvers
China
Japan
Bodla Council
Sevventeed Lakha
Galvaston
Qoin
Cosning Dull
President nominates Morse as U S agent before arbitration
President Cleveland nominates Alexander Portar Morse of the District of Columbia as agent for the United States before the commission to arbitrate the Venezuela Steam Transportation claim against Venezuela. The Senate also passed a bill for exclusion and deportation of anarchists. In San Francisco, the gunboat Balangton, with General Ezeta of El Salvador aboard, remains outside the harbor with no federal action on his disposition.
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Washington
Galveston
Cleveland
Alexander Portar Morse
District of Columbia
United States
Venezuela
Senate
Allan Sparchists
San Francisco
Antonio Hzeta
Salvador
General Ezeta
Formosa Announces Rewards for Sinking Japanese Ships
The Formosan government declares rewards in taels for destroying or capturing Japanese ships and personnel. Rewards include 6000 taels for a major warship, 4000 taels for a smaller warship, 200 taels per Japanese officer head and 100 taels per private head. Reports say eight ships moved west of Foo and Chinese in large numbers join the Corea campaign.
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Suanghai
Galveston
Formosa
Ches Foo
Corea
Smith
France
Raussia
Japan
England
Germany
China
Crown Prince to Lead Palermo Military Division This Autumn
Roma reports in August that the Crown Prince will assume command of Palermo’s military division this autumn, following King Humbert’s wish to conciliate Sicily. The move aligns royal efforts with Sicilian appeasement goals.
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Roma
Via Galvestoo
Palermo
Tumbert
King of Siam Dies Sparks Uncertain Succession
Dispatches from San Francisco report the death of King Chulalongkorn of Siam. Missionaries in Bangkok say the king was frail for years. The government may shift to provincial centers as Siam’s population and borders shift amid colonial interests.
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Trail Fanal Lise
Chulalongkorn
Bangkok
Klog
Siam
Tao
Cambodia
England
Burmah
Menam River
Cheung Mai
Presbyterian Board
Church Mission Progress and Community Details Noted
An update reports an adult church membership of 1 750 and a Christian population of 3 000 including children. The group conducts medical work runs a boys and girls school and a printing office. Tea remains a principal export while huge buffaloes work rice fields. Dr Onling from Ohio and Mr McKean from Omaha arrive with utensils and curios.
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South America
Onling Ia
Ohio
McKean
Omaha
Steamer Ovovflanza Sinks in Orinoco River
Caracas reports the steamer Ovovflanza sank in the Orinoco with the death of Frustuek the French consul to Cludad Bolivar. The incident is relayed via Galveston dated August 17.
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Caracas
Galveston
Ovovflanza
Orinoco
Frustuek
Cludad Bolivar
Colombian border clash repulsed near Tachira frontier
From Bucaramanga the eastern frontier guard commander reports President Nufiez says Colombian revolutionists trying to invade Santander from Venezuela were repelled on July 30 and July 31 along Tachira border. The steamer Waterprise has returned to Bocas del Toro reporting Indians still warlike north of Bluefields.
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Carphagena
Galvestuo
Nufiez
Bucaramanga
Santander
Venezuela
Tachira
Bocas
Mauser Rifle Deal and War Telegrams Reported
Brazil confirms a 120000 Mauser rifles model 1893 contract. Saraiva suffers defeat at Cavory Plateau. Telegrams from the minister of war to the president verify Rio Grande situation.
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Rio Janeiro
Galveston
J—Peixoto
Saraiva
Cavory Plateau
Rilo Grande
Ex-manager of Liberty Bank released on bail in Argentina
Buenos Aires August 17 reports ex-manager of the Bank of Liberty was released on bail of 1 509 000 pesos with property guarantees. Mentions Wohert farm and expectations of higher price for the dollar in expatriate dealings. Gold quoted at 857.
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Buenos Ares
Galveston
Offices of The Two Republics Relocated in Mexico City
The offices of The Two Republics have moved to No 4 First Independencia New No 20 in Mexico City. All communications and exchanges should be addressed to the new address.
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First Independencia
City of Mexico
Paris Police Foil Anarchist Plot Against Premier Dupuy
Paris reports police stopped an anarchist scheme to assassinate Premier Dupuy. Premier Vernot les Bains traveled with three Paris detectives near the Spandau border amid frequent life‑threat rumors. Detectives allegedly traced the plot to several militant anarchists in Vernet vicinity and the suspects fled to Spain.
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Paris
Gelveston
J— Ls
Premiser Dupuy
Jain Vernot Les Bains
Spandeh
Vernet
Spain
Police raid uncovers anarchist letters in Beauty
Police in Beauty Aug. 17 conducted preliminary searches on information from the arrest of suspected anarchists Wadaea Nsy and others. Letters indicating strong ties to Germany were found, and a widow Werner had a Bowba ready for use ware in her rooms. Further searches will continue.
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Beauty
Galveston
Birlin
Paria
Saltad
USA
Werner
Mining and mill upgrade figures reported by Nasal Mining Company
Guanajuato property adds a 10 stamp mill and other improvements costing 100000 dollars. Bolo Company shows full year outputs with increases across minerals such as copper and silver. Guadalcazar quicksilver mines at San Luis Potosi produced over 10500 pounds in June.
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Nasal Mining Company
Guanajuato
San Luis Potosi
Hypnotism in Medicine Its Promised Usefulness Described
The article reports on Manuel Anday Siliceo’s experiments with hypnotic patients showing they can describe distant furniture and places, plus Dr. Parra’s views on hypnotism as a potential substitute for morphine in many cases. It discusses how hypnosis is induced, its safety compared to narcotics, and its use in dentistry and minor procedures with electricity to ensure unconsciousness.
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Manuel Anday Siliceo
Messrs
James Sullivan
Thos. Pratt
Francisco Olivera
Francisco O. Arce
Quillermo Parra
Anday &Iliceo
Hypnotism in Medicine and Its Possible Benefits
The article discusses hypnotic states in animals and humans, comparing them to catalepay and detailing how simple suggestions can relieve conditions. It explains intensification of mental focus, potential prolonged hypnosis, and parallels to acoustic vibration, ending with a call for scientific scrutiny of hypnotism in surgery and pain relief.
Nicaragua Canal: US Alone May Build Interoceanic Route
The New York Sun notes apprehension in Washington that the Nicaragua canal is risky for American interests. It argues European capitalists avoid the project, fearing strategic stakes, and predicts any interoceanic canal will be built by the United States alone under Army engineer supervision, warning against public subsidies to private firms.
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Washington
Nicaragua Canal
Smith M. Weed
Bartlett
Europe
United States
Canal Company
Panama Canal
France
Nicaragua
Central America
Engineer Corps of the Army
Central
Wnton Pacific
New York Sun
Through Pullman Sleepers on I and G N Route
The Inter national and Great Northern Railway operates a daily through Pullman Sleeper line in both directions between Laredo San Antonio and St Louis with single change to Union Depot St Louis for Chicago New York Philadelphia Washington and other major points. Check tickets to ensure reading via Longview and St Louis. D J Price Assistant General Passenger Agent Palestine Texas offers full information.
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International
Great Northern R. K
Laredo
San Antonio
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Polnty
Union Depot
Longview
D. J. Price
Asst
Gan
Pass
Agt
G.N.R, RR
Palestine
Texas
World Financial and Exchange Quotations Across Cities
Spot cotton prices in New Orleans list various grades while metals and currencies show Mexican dollar rates and London exchange figures. New York commodity prices include copper tin lead and pig iron, with Paris shares and Bank of France discounts also reported.
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New York
London Exchange
Paris
Mexican National Bank
Exchange
London
Bank of France
Numerous merchants advertise services in Mexico City
An assortment of ads promotes American tailors, crockery shops, meat markets, carpenters, a Jersey dairy, optical services, curiosity stores, a photo gallery, a ticket agency, whiskey distributors, and stamp dealers. The listings highlight locations near The Jockey Club, Hotel Iturbide, and other central sites, reflecting a bustling commercial page.
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San Juan de Letranco
Elmore and Leon
San Juan de Letran
Moore's
Sturbide
Money Exchange
Hotel Sturbide
Aronson
Bloch
Bro
Wood
Gante Street
James H. McLeod and Co
de Pickles Crosse and Blackwells
Bunkles Hill
Coliseo Viejo
Book Exchange
Iturbide Hotel
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Mexico
W. G. Walz
Gay E. Porter
James F. Carroll
Calle DE San Francisco No. 7
DR. H. W. Howe
PSI
Caitlch Aia
Plateros
Mexican Telep and Company
Tam Nt
Hearst
J. E. Torbert
Hotel del Jardin
Independencia Street
A. Aronron
E. Boch
Iturbide
San Francisco No. 12
W. Eb, Joyner
Ynhe
Joyner
Joxnr
Telegraphic News
Two Republics
Great Britain
Venezusla
Colombea
Brazil
Argentine Republic
Ghiarzany
General Mexican News
California
Bolo
Minaral Emelbed
Biack
New Orleans
Bank of Rogland
United Mexican Mining Co
Juarez
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