Bland plan to strike out Carlisle currency bill
Representative Bland of Missouri moves to strike out all after the enacting clause in the Carlisle Currency Bill and substitute a coin based system with government issued notes redeemable in gold and silver. It is also noted Spain is expected to abolish discrimination against American flour imported into Cuba.
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Washington
Bland
Missouri
Carlisle
House of Representatives
Wallington
Dac
State Department
Spain
Cuba
Body of Capal Vergaard Found After Wreck
The body of Capal Vergaard of the ship Doc Juas wrecked off Liuuriig Nowar on Dec 6, 1893 has washed ashore. The body was well preserved, with $180,009 in bank notes and American securities found on it. London reports stock markets opening unsettled, Americans irregular, South Americans strong, with gold shipment rumors. Queen Victoria eyesight reportedly failing. London notes holiday realizations easing markets with Brazil and others, and currency concerns. Sir John Thompson body removal preparations to Portsmouth on Blenheim. A large flat ship launched at Closibem, 320 feet long. Queen Jeff Windsor to Osborne.
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Galveston
Lonpon
D.c
Ptalo Vergaard
Liuuriig
Nowar
London
United States
Germany
Austria
Lindoo
Xeusra
Loxmon
Loxpon
America
India Council
Sir John Thompson
Portsmuth
Lourds
Closibem
Jeff Windsor
Osborne
Brisson Elected President of French Chamber of Deputies
France via Galveston Dec 19 report Henri Brisson a radical was chosen president of the Chamber of Deputies with 239 votes to 213. The selection follows a parliamentary vote reflecting party strength and national political backdrop.
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Galveston
Hensri Brisson
Chamber of Deputies
Chinese and Japanese forces clash as dispatches report attacks
From London to Pekin via Galveston a December 19 bulletin notes Lieut Gen Eastairs reporting attacks with a Chinese garrison of 5000 and a Japanese assault force of 3500 with four guns. Japanese losses are minor as Chinese retreat toward Liao Yong.
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Galveston
London
Cul van Hannecken
Shanghai
Compana
Cneneve
Pies
Psa
Pekin
Daglacd
Russa
Wario
Saangbai
Bivitian
Pssic
Hiroshiasa
Naokin
Asian conflicts and Japanese actions stir regional tensions
Reports indicate Britain and Russia align to deter Yangtze hostilities while Japan moves to assert control. A Japanese cruiser seized a vessel bound for Admiral Tieh and towed it to Ta Lien Wan. Port Arthur sees strict orders and an arrest of Admiral Tioxg for failing to defend the port as foreign churches receive protection measures.
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Cousan
Cha Foo
Englzed
Russia
Toxico
Wei Hai Wei
Tieg
Ta Lien Wan
Count Yamagata
Privy Couccil
Tien Tsin
United States
Deaby
Isen Lit Yahea
China
Pe Kin
London
Hirishams Saya
Port Arthur
Admiral Tioxg
Boundary Commission Solves Rio Grande Jurisdiction Question
The Gelvestoo News reports a six month old boundary commission operating from San Antonio to study channel shifts of the Rio Grande. It interviews witnesses, marks bridges, and examines causative changes to define the line from 1852 and 1884 treaty rules. Decisions bind both nations if agreed.
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Gelvestoo News
Rio Grande
San Antonio
International Boundary Commissions
San Antonia
Uohare
Laredo
New Laredo
Biney da Camergo
Camargo
Rio Grande City
Danco
Nts
Nettie
Texas
Couleeer
Binco del Vela
Havara Ranch
Hidalro
Indalgo
Kronoviil
Guadalupe Aldalgo
Ecco
Netherlands. Via Galveston striking disc cutters parade
AYSTERDAM DC 19. The dia coon d cutters here are on 8 strike parading the streets.
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Aysterdam
D.c
Russian promotions in St Petersburg decrees
General Gonrke named Field Marshal and General Otruuchiff awarded the order of St Vladimir first class. Grand Duke Sergius to join the imperial council while remaining governor general of Moscow.
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St. Petersburg
Gonrke
Otruuchiff
Order of St. Vladimir
Sergius
Imperial Council
Moscow
Magdeburg noncommissioned officers court martial verdicts
A Magdeburg paper reports that noncommissioned officers of the Gunnery School were found guilty of insubordination and sentenced to eight days to nine months in prison. The anarchist Ecke received a term for inciting outrage. Reports that Herr Von Loetzen, Reichstag president, testified are untrue.
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Berlin
Magdeburg
Ecke
Herr von Loetzen
Reichstag
Angentine Republic minister’s death reported in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires dispatch reports the death of the minister the Duke of Licyoane in midolsht with brief notes from the Mexican cable service. The fragmentary item notes the date December 18 and is the sole readable fact from the damaged text.
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Buenos Aires
Duke of Licyoane
Midolsht
Guatemala and Mexico differ over Chiapas shared history
The El Paso Times argues that Guatemala and Mexico show inflated tensions after the Chiapas region dispute. It notes Chiapas was once independent, voted to join Mexico, and that the 1882 boundary treaty should settle the issue, despite Guatemalan political prompts and press agitation.
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Guatemala
Cenciado
Emelio de Lion
Mexico
Barties
Gonzalz
Leya
Calapas
Chiapas
Barrios Bruchary
Guaterals
Oct Aga Pati Uo
Central America
Nicaragua
Honduras
Costa Rica
Salvador
Volved
el Paso Times
Financial and Commercial News Roundup from New Onyeans
The December 19 market column lists spot cotton bids and prices in various grades, Mexican and London exchange rates, and securities. It notes Mexican bank shares, loan issues, and debt instruments, with prices for quicksilver, copper, lead, tin, and United Mexican Mining Co. stock. Regional quotes cover New York, El Paso, and Paris markets with discounts and exchange values.
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London
Mexican National Bank
Bank of England
United Mexican Mining Co
New York
Paris
Bank of France
Government Vaults Contain Large Holdings As November Ends
United States Treasurer D N Morgan reports on hand funds at November close. Gold bullion stands at 46,205,066 dollars, silver dollars 364,726,543, fractional silver coin 14,724,392, and total vault money 793,140,164. No rise in gold coin last month, due to 50 million in bonds sold. A year earlier total money in government vaults was 734,820,436 with 668,709,732 in specie and 70,211,506 in gold coin.
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Conta'n
United States
D. N. Morgan
Toba
Passengers Arrive and Postal Notices Across Mexico
The Central Express reports passengers arriving in Mexico from many places, with names including Puebla, Veracruz, San Antonio, New York, and Chicago. A list of letters advertised at Moneda Street post office is included, with names such as Auderap, Carther, Cabans, Chbert, Esrphart, Goss, and McGavock among others. The page also cites various periodicals like The Medical Press and Scribner's.
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Mexico
Central
Hetering
Lerdo
Gutierrez
San Antonio
P Lomatre
Sacenez Aldana
M Mreno
Oaxacs
J T Noel Jr
Lynchburg
Virginia
Ceri
San Francisco
Medina
Indiane
M Kirchrer
Salem
C Oglesby
Uvalde
Jimulco
Central Express
Rancisco R Reynoso
Guanajusto
M A Degatillo
Ciudad Juarez
John O Lawer
Chicago
A E Nestleton
Syracuse
HD Underwood
Tucson
Ariz
Saltillo
Aztec Limited
Iron Filer
F T Crittenden
Kansas City
Jos Lyon
Waco
Texas
H Stoben
New York
Alfonso Herrero
Ora Natalia
Saltulu
Florentino Arroyo
Monterey
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Tift Boks
P Hoeck’s
Suir Rts
Hiva
Finland
Itome
Cerio
Osayx
Gay E. Porter
Menager, Rigs
Prangisgo Street
Butween Lurbide
Guardisla Hotels
Pease
Hotel Iturbide
Lesies
Carlosttr
St.of Colseo Nuevos
Orly
Coiineo Nuove
St. No.l. Wexleo City
James Accurekly
A. Ardesghaes
Bloch
Mney
San Francisco No
Camiseria Micciexima
Calle del Coliseo Nuevo
Sen Carios
James F. Carrol
Calle DE San Franciso
Frond Toll P.m
Ndangel F. Carrell
RTS
Betlemitas
Wv Wee
RT Minano
H. S, Joyner
Joxnr
Telegraphic News
Two Republics
Vic
el Paso
Seitian
France
Boundary Commission
Brownsville
Banco
Netherlands
Ataly
Rouse
Papa
Sultao
Turkey
Roxz
Milan
Senate Committee
Giultti
Golitti
Thas
Crispi
Monsignor O'Canell
Asxcricto College
P Ps
Angentine Republic
Kelem Statistica
Priso
Fewale
Cohen
Mecxco
Juarez
Tade OF
Jardin
Days
Hamburg
Carruthers
Puebla
Tturbide
Migual
Noriega
F Potter
Fort Wort
Tex
Jonrs
Irapuato
J P Erie
New Yok
San Carlos
Ignacio Conseco
Huastusco
Baron Zalco Vera Cruz
Enrique Houchy
Joaqua Prez Larrea
Jalapa
G Rubio
Guadalajara
J Morss
Scribner's
Young Ladies Journal
Review of Reviews
Delineator
Puck’s Library
Popular Science Monthly
Popular Monthly
Century
American
Cosmopolitan
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