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Newspaper
The Two Republics
Location
Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico
Date
Jul 22, 1894
Page
1
A museum of curiosities captivates visitors with displays that rival a full tour across the Montezuma realm, offering breadth and adventure in a single excursion.
The notice enumerates curiosity stores at 103 Paso St El Paso Tex Main St Ciudad Juarez formerly Paso del Norte Mexico and Quor 5th and F Sts San Diego California indicating a regional expansion.
Telegraphic news from New York Washington and London reports mixed economic woes from strikes and tariffs. It notes copper shortages and rail blockades lowering western wheat receipts while forecasts on corn and cotton vary. Also covered are Nicaragua Mosquito dispute, cholera cases in France, a Nicaragua protectorate move, and a London shooting event with Canadian marksman King winning the St George's Cup.
From San Triaquo dated July 21 via Galveston the report says no basis to claim a pops ar bitrate between Chile and Peru and that the Peru presidential seating will delay any question. Meanwhile exhibition buildings near completion and cargoes from the United States with many exhibitors vie for a successful exposition benefiting American manufacturers.
London July 21 reports the engagement of the daughter of Speaker Peel to James De Rothschild, MP. In the House of Lords Lord Landowne asked whether the government would keep prohibiting India from levying duties on cotton goods imported from England. Lord Rea said the question depended entirely on the outcome of policy discussions.
The Panamanian senate approved a government proposal to suspend payments on interest due on the foreign debt. A French syndicate is seeking a concession to build a railway from Guayaquil to Quito.
Colombia and Panama held a grand civic feast and military maneuvers in Panama yesterday to celebrate the Colombian independence day amid a large public display reported from July 21.
Roms July 21 via Galveston reports twenty two anarchists arrested in the city during the last 24 hours and sixty in the provinces. In Cagliari Sardinia a bomb with a lighted fuse was found before the explosion could occur and the fire was put out.
In Austria Buparest on July 21 Italian Piccaroni was arrested for declaring in crowded restaurants that Caesario Santo was right to kill Carcot. Police searched his lodgings and found letters linking him to foreign anarchists.
Russian dispatch reports a severe storm from Kursk to Charkff with high winds and lightning. It destroyed crops and set many houses ablaze. Eight fatalities are described with widespread livestock losses noted along the railway corridor.
Via Galveston dispatch reports a steamer was sunk near Steer itamak in the province of Cofa Russia. One hundred persons are believed drowned. The sinking prompted rescue and casualty response efforts continuing today.
July 21 Galveston ditto reports the Chamber of Deputies approved the anti anarchist bill by 97 to 205. It provides that persons charged with anarchist crimes are to be tried by a bench of judges without juries. Also note a stabbing attempt at the funeral of M Lea conte Dellets in St Sulpico church. Thoman arrested and held.
In Managua on July 21 reports say several American citizens support the Mosquitoes and a protectorate dispute looms. Mar cesto Barrios is named to England to handle the Mosquito case, with Matriz leaving for Mosquitos and Baker possibly joining. A British warship is requested, while the assembly proclaims Atlantic Coast under martial law and orders defense of sovereignty as Zalnyals moves troops to Graytown and Raima.
In Bolivia a convent at Sucre reported a group of men attempting an elopement with several nuns. The fugitives were pursued as they fled atop a pad ledge, with local authorities investigating the incident.
Readers see a slow week with gossip on local clubs. The Duplicate Worst Club met at George and Barron’s residence with Mrs Barron and Mr Shorter winning prizes. The Progressive Euchre Club met at Mrs Stanton’s. Mrs Wilfrid won the spoon and cup. A Sunday dinner at the Alameda featured Nasturtium leaf dishes and gold-veined porcelain. The writer laments society’s dullness and comments on hats reflecting character.
A colloquial survey of social writing, etiquette fears, and dining shows with mentions of note writing, dinner notes from Mrs John Brown, and evolving resort fashions. It describes progressive dinners, banquet layouts, colored decor, and picnic style menus, including references to Belmonts and European nobility letters.
A cryptic note questions who Mat is and hints at hidden identities. The speaker declines to answer the mystery, prefers safety over fame, and suggests previous letters contain unanswered clues about Gringo.
A correspondent urges the Promoter's Club to unite in concord and temper its public stand. He warns against harsh judgments on others who hold property, calls for more charity, and notes the era's growing sentiment against monopolies. He emphasizes shared humanity and cautions readers to avoid triumphalism.
The Tacubaya Tennis Club begins a handicap style tournament with about twenty entries. Each player will face every other, creating a round robin format while the event runs today.
The Y M C A notified the Third Criminal Court at Belem that it wished to withdraw the robbery case and obtain immediate release of the accused. Three prior attempts failed due to the court judge's absence, with another application planned for tomorrow. The association says it does not seek to persecute anyone and will bear the financial loss.
Arrangements set for direct connections at La Olivia summit Cuernavaca with a tentative timetable. Mexico depart 7:00 a.m. arrive summit 11:00 a.m. Summit depart 11:30 a.m. arrive Cuernavaca 2:30 p.m. Cuernavaca depart 6:00 a.m. arrive Mexico 11:00 p.m. Summit depart 11:20 a.m. arrive Mexico 2:30 p.m. Through service to open after inspection likely next Thursday.
Paraguay Asuncion July 21 via Galvaston criminal proceedings begun against captain of the port Lopez now in Buenos Aires for defalcation of revenue. Similar action likely against deputy president Gonzalez and the exhabition of both demanded.
In Brasilia Rio de Janeiro on July 21, a heated Senate scene saw Quelho insult Peixota prompting Leoneira to retaliate and fists flew. The session adjourned. Hipolito’s forces concentrate near Porto Alegre amid an attack launched by Saraiva.
A travelogue recounts the journey to Cuernavaca in a rickety stage coach drawn by eight mules. Riders battle dust, heat and long climbs as they reach the city’s dates, Cortez palace, and the Jardin de Borda. The voyage ends with vivid notes on local sights and lingering thoughts of a return trip.
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