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20 Jul 1894
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Newspaper
The Two Republics
Location
Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico
Date
Jul 20, 1894
Page
1
A visit to this museum of curiosities equals a tour through the breadth of the Montezuma land in interest and wonder.
A fragment lists curiosity stores and street locations in the El Paso Texas and Ciudad Juarez Mexico area. It mentions No. 103 on Paso Street El Paso, Main Street Ciudad Juarez formerly Paso del Norte, Mexico, and addresses at 5th and F Streets San Diego California.
Telegraphic news from Philadelphia and Washington reports orders to coin silver dollars this month at San Francisco New Orleans and Philadelphia mints using blanks and ingots as first stock then silver bars. House coinage committee fails to meet about free silver. tariff bills prompt urgent appeals from Chicago bankers and firms. Europe ships gold as British and Canadian reports cover Osbourne house incident and Bisley camp Kanagah Cup.
In Panis on July 19 the debate on antianarchist measures carried urgency despite socialist obstruction. Tomorrow CLAUSES discussed. Via Galveston reports Bongby, an Italian Chamber of Deputies member, met President Perler who welcomed reconciliation with France and noted the triple alliance may not renew due to Europe’s peaceful conditions.
In Asuncion on July 19 the government announced the appointment of a commission to investigate defalcations in the national debt attributed to the regent government of former president Gonzalez. The move aims to uncover financial misdeeds and restore fiscal accountability amid political instability.
In Monraviano on July 19, Vin Galveston reports rising rumors of a revolution. Authorities in Uruguay appear to be taking utmost precautions to prevent unrest and maintain order as the situation develops.
Buenos Aires July 19 report says Galveston Irigoyen remains confident of securing Alem’s senate seat. Wheat market spirits are low with buyers few and prices unchanged. Flour and wheat exports to Brazil remain active. A telegram from the War Minister notes 473 Brazilian rebels crossed from Rio Grande, arriving apparently armed.
Liberal monitors doubt Bar court's plan can pass. They expect the equalization bill evicted tenants measure and the Scotch local government bill to fill the session. Harcourt announced the government’s programme amid cheers, noting its practicality.
Colombia and Panama report fortifications at Carthagena being reinforced with three modern siege guns. Congress convenes in Bogota on Friday amid expectations of a spirited debate on a bank swindle.
In Managua on July 19, President Zelaya decided to send troops but was advised by General Lacayo to pursue peaceful means. He will return today from Leon, while Vice President Otiz was absent from festivities in Leon. A disturbance at Esteli is described as of no consequence.
The body of Enrique de Bourbon Duc de Sevilla who died at sea while returning from the Philippine Islands has arrived at Barcelona.
Rio de Janeiro July 19 The minister of warrant Rio Grande wires Peixoto that seized documents from Sariva prove the Frigorific company was involved in the recent naval revolt. The government will confiscate its stammers. Congress approved full admiral rank for Goncalvez. The state of siege ends August 30.
A. G. Williams of Tacambaro Mexico discusses Michoacan coffee lands his views on Diaz and the Mexican government. He praises Diaz as the right man in the right place and says Mexico would benefit from railroads to boost coffee output, noting Americans rarely visit Michoacan. He asserts Diaz would quickly quell strikes by deploying troops to restore order.
Error filled report from U S consul at Piedras Negras describes Mexican port handling. Goods to Ciudad Porfirio Diaz pass through Eagle Pass to Durango on rail and mule routes. Packages should weigh 100 to 150 pounds for interior shipping. heavy packing and dust protection essential. European packing favored. American goods suffer spoliation at customs. Ciudad Porfirio Diaz lies in the free zone near the Rio Grande with about 10 percent duties.
A crowded list of business notices and venue promotions in the city includes Paul Elle the American tailor opposite the Mexican Central Railway station, Iturbide Jewelry Store, Wood's Mexican Curiosity Store on Gante Street, Onticos de King eye services, Schlosser Co nursery for Orizaba visitors, Wolfenstein Photo Gallery offering Afate photographs, Panisen's Ticket Agency, Jam es H McLeod Co liquor and pickles dealers, and a Book Exchange near the Iturbide Hotel. The page highlights new openings, sales, services, and tourist highlights with varied products from meat to stamps and photography.
The article lists twelve chiefs with their headquarters including General Coronel Luis E Torres in Turin and General Coronel Guadalupe Lopez in Guadalajara. It notes a new time card for the Mexico Cuernavaca and Pacific Railway opening to kilometre 62 likely on Monday the 23rd, with an eating house established midway to Bernavaca and full operation readiness to reach the point.
New Orleans spot cotton quotes show low middling at 62, middling 63, good middling 7. Mexican and Mexican National Bank shares listed in London and Paris, along with Bank of England discounts and Mexican debt securities. New York discounts, exchange rates, silver, copper, and other metals priced. El Paso and Juarez Mexican dollars quoted. Paris shares and London exchange rates noted.
A recent cyclone swept across Sonora between Guaymas and Hermosillo causing damage to trees and fences. July 13 was a holiday in Guaymas for the 1864 French defeat anniversary. Reports note railway freight movement in Sonora and a costly plane sale to a Mexican mining man, with transport steps including customs, mules, and labor. orange exports and rail freight data are given, plus a note on the Sabinaga river lower than in 1868 and La Gacha fork rainfall.
Notice to travelers about the Inter national and Great Northern Railway and its daily through Pullman drawing room sleepers between Laredo San Antonio and St Louis with no change. For Chicago New York Philadelphia Washington and other points most routes require a change at St Louis. Verify route via Longview and St Louis before purchasing tickets. Full information from ticket agents or D J Prion assistant general passenger agent Palestine Texas.
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