30 Dec 1892
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Newspaper
The Two Republics
Location
Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico
Date
Dec 30, 1892
Page
1
A museum of curiosities offers an experience as engaging as a broad tour across the Montezuma region. The exhibit presents artifacts that evoke a sense of distant lands and historical cultures, inviting readers to imagine journeys across diverse terrains and eras.
A December telegraphic dispatch details a fatal dynamite blast in the East River Tunnel Works at Long Island City killing five and injuring thirty. Reports from Mexico, Paris, and Madrid describe revolutions, political intrigues, canal scandal evidence, anarchist tensions, and social unrest affecting leaders and governments worldwide.
Germany Harmonne reports two new cholera cases and one death. Hamburg notes seven new cholera cases and two deaths. In Prefersboro the court martial sentences for July cholera riots are released: seven to be strangled, four exiled to Siberia, thirty-three jailed. Also army orders limit sentry ball ammunition after year end due to civilian-fray deaths. Moscow papers claim 20,000 Jewish converts amid persecution. Novoye Vremiya criticizes the French Alliance.
Spot cotton in New Orleans and multiple international markets report varied prices. Mexican and Mexican National Bank shares trade in London and Paris, with exchange and discount figures noted. US money and commodity prices listed for New York El Paso and Paris bureaus as of December 29.
The Standard reports Nantes stores of Gautier Reim and Vincents burned with six explosions. One worker killed and several firemen soldiers and workers fatally injured. Also noting Gladstone turning 83 with Queen Victoria among early congratulators.
Panama dispatch notes the International Railway Commissioners under W Shuok arriving in San Jovan de Costa Rica on December 20 on their southern journey. They were entertained by the American colony and locals while surveying since April 1891 and expect to conclude in six to eight months.
Berne reports that following the breakdown of the French Swiss convention Swiss manufacturers and traders are restricting imports of French articles to items not obtainable from other sources. The move aims to protect local industries amid the diplomatic setback and reduce exposure to French supply.
Flora Gonzalez, 18, allegedly led astray by street youths known as Jagartijos, meets a dubious acquaintance at Capellanes and grows intoxicated. Flora’s brother Miguel, a driver, arrests a man after a disturbance on Avenida Juarez, later fought by officers. Police report 151 arrests Wednesday. A woman found murdered Dec. 6 beside the Guerrero causeway remains unidentified. Twenty days later Julia Gomez identifies the victim as a former lover of her father and names M Coalurce Rojas as the man seen with the woman on Dec. 5. Dulores is under arrest.
A fire left Nieves nearly leveled with crops of corn and frijoles in surrounding Huajuapam area down to one-eighth average yield. In Otumba feasts approach January 4 to 6 with cockfights and horse races planned. Typhus reportedly receding in Zacatecas. Yucatan commission to study cultivation for Chicago World's Fair exhibit. A prank in Puebla ends with jail after impersonation in dress. Ciudad Juarez reports heavy snow in December. Togop tobacco crops expected heavy. San Jose mine strike rumor confirmed. ore high grade gold and copper at depth. Montevideo dispatch says electric plant destroyed by fire. A biting line ends with moralizing quip.
W T Robertson of Monclova Mexico arrived in San Antonio and outlined the Monclova and Sierra Mojada Extension for the Mexican International. He said grading is done beyond Cuatro Cuienegas forty five miles from Monclova and track laying would start next month with trains by summer. The line will shorten the distance to the United States from Monclova to Eagle Pass and El Paso traffic will shift to the new route.
A sale catalog lists titles including Godeys Fashion book Young Ladies Journal Shakespeare's Plays and Harpers Monthly. Miscellaneous periodicals such as Army and Navy Journal Arkansas Traveler Architect and Builder and The Homemaker are noted in the listings. Ho lleck Ti remark notes a proverb about time to rectify errors versus explaining mistakes.
A San Antonio Express report quotes J. S. Alexand er detailing a ten day visit to Mexico City and impressions of Mexican railways, labor, coffee and sugar farming, banking, iron and textile manufacturing, and regional politics. He praises government leadership, cites improved rail service, and notes potential for U.S.–Mexico commerce centered in San Antonio with bilingual trade materials and price lists.
English Graded School invites enrollment for the new term starting Tuesday January 8 at the west end of the Alameda corner of Calle Colon. The ad emphasizes a quality education and seeks families seeking academic advancement for their children.
Under charter from the Grand Lodge of Missouri meetings are held every first and third Thursday at 8 o clock p m at Odd Fellows Hall San Juan de Letran 5 percent visiting brothers cordially invited
London Financial News reports from the London Journal that Mexican railways may revise tariffs as negotiations with the government progress. The pooling agreement for European goods to Mexico City is recognized, but a general rate increase could bring far larger effects, with silver depreciation hurting revenues and prompting tariff adjustments to sustain the Mexican Railway Company’s fortunes.
The Mexican Trader argues that five years could bring unprecedented prosperity for Mexico. It lauds stable governance and safety, notes rich soil, and calls for unified efforts by government and railways to showcase Mexico to investors and immigrants.
Regular meetings of Valle da Max io Lodge No. 2 K of P will be held every Tuesday at 8 o clock sharp at Castle Hall No 6 San Juan de Letran. Visiting knights in good standing are invited to attend. Box 176.
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