Silver issue dominates political platforms across states
Washington reports that political meetings nationwide are shaping the fall race around the silver question with many platforms favoring free coinage. The trend is especially strong in southern and western states amid anticipation of party alignment before the campaign season. A Japanese official and generals are en route to Japan, while many Chinese citizens head home for potential military service.
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Washington
el Paso
New York
Galveston
Japan
Chile Eyes Conversion Bill As Agitation Builds
Aug 20 dispatches from Valparaiso and Talcahuano report opposition wants delay and modifications to the conversion bill while the Times correspondent notes favorable views among observers. Government denies certainty on passage and confirms treasury payments to Central and South American Telegraph Company. A dry dock at Talcahuano will open by year end, capable of handling ships the size of the Prat.
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Talepiono Company
Lotrera
J. E. Torburt
SantTrano
Galveston
Times
Bia
Argentina
Valparaiso
Central and South American Telegraph Company
Dubois and Borden
Welle Fargo
Besch
Rio de Janeiro unrest and government shakeup report
In Rio de Janeiro on August 20 authorities feared trouble as warships stayed at Rin Castro and the Uruguay medal mission sailed aboard the French steamer Bearn. A wagon exploded in Largo do Sanidad killing 32 and wounding several. Minister of Police Felix Bello Freire was dismissed and Foreign Secretary Nascimento took temporary charges. Anxiety rose over Peixoto possibly remaining in government under a siege after August 31 per Congress.
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Rio Janeiro
Galveston
Rin
Castro
Uruguay
Bearn
Galvason
Largo Do Sanidad
Felix Bello Freire
Flo- 1Oce
Nascimento
Rio
Peixoto
Congress
Uruguay Montayvidho Vote Firmly Keeps Herrera Out
In August 20 Montayvidho reporting from Uruguay it is noted that the president mobilizes efforts to block Herrera's senatorial candidacy, signaling a significant political push amid contested elections.
Argentine School Closures And Wheat Prices Report
Aug 20 Buenos Aires reports over 300 public schools closed in Buenos Aires province and 810 teachers dismissed for waste of foods. Twenty thousand children left schoolless while wheat holds firmer, prices down ten capts per 100 kilos. Intermittent notes include extradition actions and a Brazilian admiral returning aboard an Italian steamer.
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Buenos Arnss
Galveston
Buenos Airea
Buenos Aires
Galvestin
J—Sve
Salta
Jabez Spencer Ballur
Vis Qualveston
j—Saldanba da Gama
Revel
Government troops prepare as Lima reports unrest
A Lima despatch from August 20 states government forces suffered a reverse at Lunahuanca in Oneste province. The government is raising battalions and about one thousand men are expected to be under arms. Impure sow from Trujillo is anticipated soon.
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Lima
Galvaston
Travupa
Lunahuanca
Oneste
Trujillo
Venezuelan rail boss dies of yellow fever
Camurano Venizuela reports the concessionaire of the new Venezuelan railway has died of yellow fever. Aug. 20 notice from Via Galveston J Count Lon Bonaparte confirms the loss. Governorate and local officials have not yet announced funeral arrangements.
Nicaragua capital girds for carrier union clash
From Managua Aug 20 reports via reliable sources say Quaca Pica will reject the proposed union Bu wez a scheme for 80 union carrier tighter there. Even prominent officials including Drancwov Baca consider the project chimarical. Rumors are afloat that the govern.
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Managua
Galveg
J—Hrim
Quaca Pica
Buwez
Drancwov Baca
Chimarical
Clergy Excommunicate Editor Readership Banned
In Leon on August 20, priests excommunicated the editor of a liberal newspaper and forbade Catholics from reading it. The editor faces arrest and expulsion amid rising tension. In Lyaxom the same date reports that a British warship may be dispatched to Nicaragua at the captain's request to enforce Mosquito treaties.
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Ment
Leon
Galvestan
Lixom
Galvonton
Nicaragua
Vivaro claims Barcelona anarchists plot target Dupuy
Dispatch from Paris via Galveston says the Barcelona group swore to curb random outrages and focus on destroying lawmakers seen as anarchists. It adds Dupuy is named as the first victim and asserts readers of the conspiracy have been arrested.
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Paris
Galveston
Vivaro
Premier Dupuy
Barcelona
Dupuy
Japanese torpedo boats probe Welbao fort in Chinese stronghold
In Welbao, Chinese defenses grow with torpedoes and mines as Japanese torpedo boats reconnoiter the harbor for three successive days. Foreign workers at the wall are leaving amid rising hostility among troops and residents.
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Shanahar
Galveston
Welboiwel
Wolbelwal Srsanal
Evicted Tenants Bill Fears Spur Crime Concerns
Irish leaders warn that rejection of the Evicted Tenants Bill could trigger crime in poverty-stricken districts. London dispatch notes government action ordering Newcastle customs to seize a torpedo catcher from Elswick works under Chinese order until lawful condemnation and release.
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Lonpon
Galveston
London
Newcastle
Elswick
China
Offices of The Two Republics Re located in Mexico City
The offices of The Two Republics have been moved to No 4 New No 20 First Independencia Street City of Mexico Communications and exchanges should be addressed to the new location.
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Republics
First Independencia
City of Mexico
German Commerce Mulls China Loan Amid Asia Tension
Bernury August 21 Germany faces mixed views on a proposed loan to China. Commercial and financial leaders see it as a safe investment and a potential spur for German trade, while the Vorsiche Zeitung derounces lending to China as against civilization. The Prussian commerce minister asks the Chamber of Commerce for ideas to curb silk price volatility amid possible China Japan raw material shifts. At a banquet the emperor gifted a rose to the Austrian emperor, his ally.
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Bernury
Galveston
Japan
China
Vorsiche Zeitung
Chamber
Empster
Austria
Frontiers Tension and Political Moves Across Colombia and Panama
Aug 20 dispatch from COLOMBIA and PANAMA notes government telegraphs linking Panama with Costa Rica frontier via Santiago C naragus. Bogota discusses possible Congress adjournment to Carthagena. General Molina named Governor of Cauca as Colombian and Venezuelan forces cooperate to restore frontier order at Santander and Vachipo. Rodriguez and Sinehez, agents of Garces, expelled from Lu e Aader.
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Panama
Galveston
Costa Rica
Santiago-Caneragus
Bogota
Carthagena
Molina
Cauca
Ccolombian
Santander
Vachipo
Rodriguez
Sinehez
Garces
Lue Aader
Costa Rica Hopes for Central American Union
President Juleylan voices support for a Central American union while noting Costa Rica will settle the boundary dispute with Nicaragua. The statement appears in adispatch from Port Lion dated August 20 via Galveston.
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Port Lion
Galveston
Juleylan
Nnion
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Bible Reading Union plans for work in Mexico
The Y M C A Sunday service featured Mr. Wm. B. Woodrow speaking on Bible work in Mexico, urging regular Bible reading for all ages. He highlighted the Scripture Union movement in Baglad and described a five year Bible reading course, extensive global reach with 600000 members, 3500 branches, and multilingual membership cards.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Wm. B. Weodrow
Mexico
Woodrow
Europa
Arccess
Christ Himaalf
Bes
Bae
Baglaod
Scripture Union
England
Mextu
Cap
Mancheegar
Republic
Mey
The
M. O
Pachuca Notes Monthly Recital and Society Concert
Pachuca notes report a lively town with rising wealth and new facilities as mines expand and water from Estansuela affects health. Visits from Mr. Grant, Mr. Thompson, and Mr. J.C. Smith are noted, with a 60th birthday celebration for Richard Rambling Jr. at Velasco. The Pachuca Literary and Musical Society held a successful monthly recital highlighted by Mrs. William Rule, with strong vocal and elocutionary performances and a near $50 collection.
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Republic
Grant
Thompson
Puebla
J.C. Smith
Mexico
Pachuca
Richard Rambling
Velasco
Don Ricardo
Estansuela
Thacher
United States
Malcomson
Jones
Bickle and Co
Plymouth
Eny
England
Pachuca Literary and Musical Society
William Rose
T. Edward
Skewes
S. Water
William Rule
Fair Soldier
Williams
Mr. Ople
Mrs. Pengelly
W B.carne
Important Ethnological Discovery Shapes Central American History
Prof Cyrus Thomas of the United States bureau of ethnology announces a major finding that Mexican civilization originated with the Malaya and the Mayne in Yucatan. He claims the Mayan language is a direct offshoot of Malay spoken by people in Malacca, Java and Sumatra. The bureau says the discovery will alter views on indigenous history and civilization in Central America.
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Cyrus Thomas
United States
Central America
International Financial Roundup From New Orleans and Paris
Financial and commodity quotes from New Orleans and Paris on August 20 show spot cotton prices across grades, Mexican dollar rates, bar silver and other metals, London exchange levels, and bank loan figures. New York tallies include discounts, copper and lead prices, and quick exports. Paris lists Mexican National Bank shares, London exchange, and Bank of France discounts.
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London
Mexican National Bank
Bank of England
Debdt
United Mexican Mining Co
New York
Paris
Bank T of France
Diverse Mexican trade offers and shops in San Francisco
The listing highlights Bon Ton Tailors and American styles, Jockey club store near Hotel Iturbide, Rich reopens at Betlemitas Street, Loeb Hermanos Crockery and Lamps stock, Cosmopolitan Meat and Produce Market on San Juan de Letran, and carpenters Imore and Laon. Also mentions Moore's Jersey Dairy, Paul Elle American tailor, Iturbide Jewelry Store, Wood's Mexican Curiosity Store, Opticos de King la, Mexican Nursery F Schlosser, Wolfenstein Studio, Paulaen's Ticket Agency, Canadian Rye Whiskey from James H. McLeod, Stamp exchanges at Book Exchange near Iturbide Hotel.
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Alcaiteria
Plateros
San Juan de Letran
Imore
Laon
Moore
Paul Elle
Calle de Las Estaciones
Mexican Central Railway
Iturbide
Sod Money Exchange
Hotel Sturpide
Band A
Aronson
Bloch
Bro
Wood
Gante Street
Callen Opticos de Kingla
San Francisco
Orizaba
Schlosser and Co
Wolfenstein
Clothing Club
American Ticket Brokers Association
James H. McLeod and Co
Pickles Crosse and Blackwells
Bunkles Hill
Coliseo Viajo
Book Exchange
Itarbide Hotel
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