Huntington to build steel works at Durango site
Telegraphic dispatch from Monclova December 11 reports C P Huntington has bought the Great Iron Mountain at the City of Durango and plans an extensive iron and steel works there. The mountain is described as the world’s largest body of iron. Purchase price is given as $1,000,009. Mexican International, one of Huntington’s holdings, runs through Durango.
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MoncLova
Dac
C. P. Huntington
Durango
Mexican International
Huntington
Duraovgo
Secretary Carlisle outlines features of new currency plan
Washington December 11 Secretary Carlisle testified before the House Committee on Banking and Currency detailing the proposed currency plan. He urged repeal of laws requiring United States bonds as circulation security and allowing national banks to issue notes up to 75 percent of paid up capital with a guarantee fund of legal tender notes worth 30 percent of requested notes.
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el Paso
Washington
Carlisle
House Committee On
Bankiaog
Romero
Congress
Carrisle
United States
Treasury
Briton markets drift as Americans buy near bottom
London traders report a quiet day with prices flat in stocks and a few buyers from New York. Gold continues to flow to France amid coverage of the new Russian loan. In London the Prince of Wales sends condolence to Count De Lissepi’s widow. Zanzibar reports attack on American and Swedish mission at Culessia with two killed and several wounded. The Manchester Guardian notes Britain’s push for free reporting on Armenia and a forthcoming special delegate to Constantinople.
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London
Atucks
New York
France
Lonpox
Prince of Wales
Count de Lissepi
Zanzibar
Culessia
Lonpdon
The
Manchester Guardian
Lord Rosebery
Lord Kimberley
Armenia
Great Britain
Philip Currie
Constantinople
German Reichstag faces prosecution for Socialist deputies
Berlin dispatches report Chancellor Ho henlohe asked Reichstag president Hair von Levetzow to pursue criminal charges against Socialist deputies who stayed seated during cheers for the Emperor. The move aims to indict for less majesty as Parliament debates the incident.
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Berlin
Hohenlohe
Hair von Levetzow
Reichstag
von Lavetzow
Emperor Wiil Am
Ralchstaz
Beruix
Werr Berlopsch
Protestant Garmany
Gustavus Adolphus
Sweden
Germany
Britain seeks Armenia talks as Turkish outrages loom
Tehehey Vienna reports Britain taking the initiative to obtain an interchange of views with the powers over Armenian outrages. Further diplomatic action is suspended for now. The Turkish sultan has called a ministers council after learning of England's notice, while London dispatches the Daily News correspondent from Constantinople.
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Vienna
Great Britain
Armenia
Turkey
England
London
Daily News
Constantinople
British Embassies Seek Independent Armenian Inquiry
News reports indicate Britain and several embassies are pressing the Porte to authorize an independent inquiry into Armenian atrocities, unsettling the Turkish government. Constantinople notes a commission is set to investigate brigandage in Armenia, without reference to the massacre by Turkish troops. US Minister A W Terrell acts to protect Protestant missionaries and urges pacification of Armenian Christians. Armenian Parisian community plans a 2028-pound contribution for London protests, while Vienna notes Catholics may visit St. Petersburg to honor Nicholas II and discuss the massacre with M. Da Giers.
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Constantinople
Armenia
Paris
Hele
Armenian Society
London
Vienna
St. Petersburg
Nicholas
M. da Giersag
Emperor signs Hungarian church and stage bills
Vienna and Budapest report that Emperor Francis Joseph has signed the ecclesiastical and stage law measures in Hungary. Premier Wekerle announced the signature in Budapest today as private political societies expressed deep gratitude for the action.
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Vienna
Francis Joseph
Hungary
Wekerle
Budapisth
Buparest
Financial crisis hits St Johns as banks close
NEWFOUNDLAND. St Johns N F Dec 1 A financial crisis prevails there The Commercial Bank of Newfoundland has closed its doors Several commercial firms have failed including Eiwie Dades and John Street The Union Bank suspended payment for a few hours this morning to arrange an expected run The immediate cause is the suspension of Prouse Hall and Morris of Lundnr financial agents of Erwin Dudes and other firms The general belief is that with care the crisis will be tied out
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St. Johns
N. F
Commercial Bank of
New Foundland
Eiwie Dades
John Street
Union Bank
Prouse Hall
Duke of Orleans Arrives in Brussels for Monarchist Ties
The Duke of Orleans reached Brussels to rally adherents and forge a detached policy for French monarchists. Belgian radical papers urge the government to bar the French pretender from conspiring against France while in Belgium.
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Brussels
Duke of Orleans
Bilgium
Belgium
Kranes
Italian Finance Proposal Raises Taxes on Alcohols and Cotton
Italy's Baron Sonnino announced in the chamber of deputies an increased tax package covering alcohols sugars and cottons plus a tariff on cereals. The total expected yield from the measures is twenty seven million lire with no foreign loan needed if approved. The chamber backed the tax scheme and details will follow.
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Baron Sonnino
Chamber of Deputies
Asou
Chinese Fear Japanese Invasion In Far East Scoop
Dispatches from Chee Foo describe Chinese fear of a Japanese push toward Pekin with troops and guns rushed to Wel Wel Wal. Foreigners in the area form a volunteer guard as disbanded soldiers threaten unrest. Reports say Japan plans an advance with 8,000 auxiliaries to accompany the army. A Shanghai correspondent notes a serious outbreak at Wichevel with an American warship and British Admiral Premantie responding.
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London
Chee Foo
Tyes
Peki
Coan Yung
Yang Wei
Yalu
Hoavg-Hal-To
Ceres
Yokoyama
Pekin
Shanghai
Central News
Wichevel
Premantie
Cezere Storm Off Irish Coast Refuge Sought
Ireland report from Queenstown notes a cezere storm offshore all day with many steamers seeking refuge there. The gale disrupted shipping and forced vessels to shelter in port.
Ruins of Monte Alban Pyramids on Ancient Fortifications
The writer tours Monte Alban near Oaxaca, describing pyramids on a high ridge with small basins and fortifications. He notes lack of historical record on origin, treasurers found in vaults, and carved stone slabs used as corner blocks. He compares slabs to Egyptian and Persian ruins and ponders antiquity well before Babylon or Egypt, promising further notes.
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Osxaca
Monte Alban
Oaxsca
Dus
Mexica
Sesson
Tre Bhulluw
Tha
Egypt
Peraia
Luanels
Babylon
Oaxaca
W. T. Green
Deaths of Foreigners Prompt Precision in Records
A foreign minister raised concerns over incomplete descriptions of deceased foreigners. The Department of Foreign Affairs asks governors to instruct Civil Registers judges to obtain fuller birthplaces and residence details, including town district and province, by questioning witnesses to ensure complete statistics.
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Department of Foreign
Review column roundup of 19th century journals
A compact survey lists publications such as Scribner's Young Ladies Journal Delmester Puck's Library Popular Science Monthly and Cosmopolitan with notices of various issues and contributors. The brief mentions F Hoeck and the periodical lineup in a catalog style page of reviews.
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Scribner's
Young Ladies Journal
Review of Reviews
Delmester
Puck's Library
Popular Science Monthly
Popular Monthly
Century
American
Cosmopolitan
F. P. Hoeck
Financial and Commercial News Dated December 11
Spot cotton prices and varied financial data across New Orleans London and New York. Mexican currencies, bank discounts, and multiple loan rates listed alongside metal prices and exchange figures for El Paso Juarez and Paris markets.
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New Orleans
London
Mexican Nations Bank
Bank of England
United Mexican Mining Co
New York
London Exchange
Chihuahua City Water Works Advancing Reservoir Near Completion
In Chihuahua City the water works are in advanced condition with the reservoir nearly finished and the dip ng progressing rapidly. In Michoacan, prices show oranges at 0 cents per 100 and bananas at 25 cents per 100. avocado shipments valued at 1781.50 per 100 for class and quantity.
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Chihuahua City
Michoacan
Banapas
Canaigre Industry Expands in Lower California Valley
Canaigre advocate Paul Junker reports that sales of cane roots in the Tia Juana valley and beyond have been made to ranchers for planting. Farmers in the county and south of the line plant the tubers for their own use, signaling a growing industry and the anticipated setup of tannic acid extraction facilities and related operations.
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Paul Junker
Canalere
Tia Juana Valley
San Diego Union
Cattle Imports From Mexico Rise to 6000 Head
El Paso Tribune reports a surge in cattle imports from Sonora totaling about 6000 head over the past two months. Shipments north are expected to continue for two more months, with total imports reaching 15 000 to 20 000 head. Cattle are in prime condition and sent to winter pastures in northern New Mexico and central to eastern Texas. In spring, stock will be marketed in good condition. Fred Fenchier is shipping and expects 1750 head soon.
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Mexico
Sonora
New Mexico
Trexac
Fred Fenchier
el Paso Tribune
Travel Tide Listing Passengers For Mexico Express
A list of travelers from Chicago Denver and other cities including Mexico stops. Names include Juan Matute Guadalajara HK Walker Puebla Miguel Lara Orizaba Eugenio Ochoa Mara ralio Jimuleco and many others. The notice records passengers who passed here today and will travel to Mexico aboard the Central Express and Aztec Limited with arrivals planned for tomorrow evening or tomorrow.
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Jardin
Geo G Carter
Chicago
Jas A Moore
Denver
Victor Krote
Jose Lopez Portillo
Rojas
Guadalajara
Iurbide
Dr Hirsch
E S Dewey
Pachuca
Cafedo
Huamantla
R Attwood
Yross
Wm Soffman
Providence
Juan I Matute
HK Walker
J Diez
Puebla
San Carlos
Miguel Lara
Pachues
Feo Barr
Jimuleco
Mexico
Central Express
CP Bennett
Late Fark
le H Thompson
Spint Lake
Saltillo
Nec
Aztec Limited
Gagnon
Michigan
Fred Cray Jens
New Orleans
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Cis
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Itarbide
Guerdiola
Stention Tourists
Hotel Iturbide
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Coliseo Nuevo St
Mexico City
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Blochard Brother
Efoerbide
Money Exchange
San Francisco
Camiseria Pioderma
Calle del Coliseo Noevg
San Carnes Hote
Cias. Meyer
Gea Windia
Thintaff
Mexican National Athletic Club
Mexican National Auuec
James F. Carrol
Calle DE San Francisco
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Joyner
H. S. Joyner
Rprothers
Peer Eee Cee Arlpior
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Telegraphic News
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Teheey
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Austria
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Italy
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