Curiosity Museum Tour Compared to Montezuma Lands
A visit to this museum of curiosities equals a tour through the length and breadth of the land of the Montezumas in interest and novelty.
06 Jul 1894
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Newspaper
The Two Republics
Location
Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico
Date
Jul 06, 1894
Page
1
A visit to this museum of curiosities equals a tour through the length and breadth of the land of the Montezumas in interest and novelty.
A local firm advertises reliable packing services for shipments to any part of the world. The notice emphasizes careful handling, secure loading, and timely delivery for international and domestic cargo.
The Herald and London market report notes bank reserves at about 1,371,000 pounds as funds move into home circulation at half year end. France continues to take gold while stock markets stay quiet. only American markets show any real improvement.
London July 5 via Galveston The Princess of Wales stakes ten thousand sovereigns was won by Isinglaes with Bullington second and Lidas third At Clyde the Mudhook Yacht Club regatta saw Britannia lead at the start but San tanita sank after a collision with Valkyrie leaving Britannia to win the race and Lord Dunraven’s crew rescued by other vessels
Guayaquil July 5 Ecuador has refused Peru s request for extradition of the Seminarios party of Peruvian refugees from Payta.
In Rio de Janeiro on July 4 the Fourth of July celebrations were splendid. The army and navy joined in saluting the United States flag, marking a ceremonial show of national pride.
One price only notices advertise curiosity stores at 103 El Paso St No 103 El Paso Tex Main St Ciudad Juarez formerly Paso del Norte Mexico and corner 5th and F Sts San Diego California with fixed pricing.
The French steamer Uruguay bound for Havre struck a rock in Montevideo harbor. She is leaking and cargo is damaged. discharge is underway. Salvage efforts are expected to save the steamer.
In Asuncion on July 6 contending parties agreed to back Huasquiza for president. Police reportedly murdered three influential canvassers of the opposition as part of the turmoil surrounding the election.
The report from Buenos Aires notes Costa defends an action in today’s areas while Ife asserts he owes two hundred thousand dollars to the Provincial Bank. The American minister received all U S citizens yesterday with a cordial reception. A special Fourth of July performance was held last night.
In Lima on July 5 Via Galveston Combe and Bergmann were acquitted of piracy and freed. A three hour financial meeting discussed loan or exclusion of treasury bonds and set plans for gold or London drafts to speed merchant dispatch and advance a gold standard.
In Rome the Popolo Romano reports police proof of a conspiracy with Astre as center aiming to seize the heads of European nations. The plot names the Lega anarchist to kill Premier Crispi and Cesario Santo to kill Carnot. Lega traveled from Velle to attempt Crispi.
Paris July 5 The Wolair reports that going forward all magistrates will be assigned exclusively to examining accused anarchists, signaling a shift in legal focus amid political unrest.
ORILE SANTIAGO July 6 via Galveston The Peruvian Minister Ribayro held a flat conference with Chinese secretary of foreign affairs Puntecilla to pursue reopening the Tocona Arica question.
The Two Rerushies lists July magazines for review from F P Hoeck. Century features novelties by Burton Harrison and F Marion Crawford with Bay of Naples scenery and The Star Spangled Banner history. Cosmopolitan includes Beauty of Woman and Louis Kossuth pieces. Review of Reviews covers labor questions and Coxeyism with global commentary.
General D Bernardi Reyes founded New Culumbia in Nuebo Leon to curb crime by granting land to well behaved villagers. Despite aims, Cayetano Hiruegas killed his wife's lover Victor Salazar after discovering the elopement, wounding the family and sparking tragedy.
A misc list of local services and shops from Tepic includes Paul Elle American tailor opposite the Mexican Central Railway Station, The Book Exchange near Turbide Hotel, Turbide Jewelry Store with London smoked lenses, Wood's Mexican Curiosity Store on Garden Street, Opticos de King at San Francisco No 12 for eye wear, Mexican Nursery Schlosser and Co for plants, Wolfenstein Sues Photo Gallery offering Afate photographs, Panisen Ticket Agency next to Congreso Americano, and James H McLeod Co selling Canadian Rye Whiskey and pickles.
A French article explains Euphorbiaceae berries from Mexico that move when heated. The seed houses a larva of Carpocapsa causing rapid jumps and torques. Observations by H Lucas and H Lucan show the larva beats the seed, inflates, and uses a silk web to choreograph each leap, with metamorphosis possible under certain temperatures.
Spot cotton prices in New Orleans move at 62 for low, 63 for middling, and 78 for good middling. London quotes show Mexican dollars at 2.94, silver at 28.5 pence per ounce, and various Mexican loans and bonds. New York discounts at 3 percent with London exchange at 60 days. El Paso lists Mexican dollars at 50.3 cents and Juarez at 61 cents. Paris reports Mexican National Bank shares at 501.25 and Bank of France discount at 24 percent.
The National Bank reports liabilities dated June 30 with capital paid in 820,000,000.00 and reserve funds of 1,796,100.51 plus contingent funds totaling 6,500,000.00. Circulation stands at 15,961,570.00 and current accounts total 19,201,062.75.
International and Mortgage Bank on June 30 reports capital of 6,000,060.60, mortgage bonds in circulation 1,953,300.00, reserve fund 34,500.00, and accounts current debit balance of 1,802,891.38. The figures reflect core balances and liabilities for the period.
The item lists travelers, letter notices, and tourism pitches across multiple cities including New York Havana and Chicago. It notes passengers passing through Moneda Street post office and a train route description highlighting the Mountain Route and Iron Mountain for summer tourists with contact from H. O. Township in St Louis.
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