Special Service of The Two Republics News Reel
Telegraphic news from New York and Washington reports a Guggenheim statement on a US led scheme to control silver, Japan Asia mediation talks, Brazilian president Moraes inauguration notes, Li Hung Chang risk of decapitation speculation, Dan's Review on economy and bonds, and a horrific Armenian massacre recount with thousands killed and villages razed in the Ottoman Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Fisso
New York
Isaac Guggenheim
M. Guggenheim and Sons
Denver
Rocky Mountain News
United States
Rothschilds
Jno
D. Rockfuller
Cornelius M. Bilss
Moraes
Southern Republic
Ress
Peixoto
Shanghai
Port Arthur
Li Hung Chang
Tien Tato
Lieu Pen Chana
Si Chuen
Atlantic
Canada
Asian War Dispatches From 1914 Battle and Port Arthur Threats
Reports from Pusan and Shanghai describe a battle between Japanese forces and rebel Tonghaks with Japanese victory and heavy Tonghak casualties. A Port Arthur assault was expected, while Chinese commander Wei was executed for cowardice after the Ping Yang defeat. A Chinese emperor granted a gracious audience to the foreign minister in Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Pusan
Corea
Hieroshima
Port Arthur
London
Pall Mall Gazette
Loxpon
Shanghai
Wei
Ping Yang
Tien Tsin
Pekio
Armenian Massacre Described as Bulgar Butchery Prelude
Varna reports describe a massacre of Armenian Christians tied to Bulgarian killings that sparked the Russo Turkish war. The correspondent notes Armenian resistance to taxes, citing Kurdish raids that impoverished communities and forced tax refusal as a catalyst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Londoon
the Standard
Varna
Armaniaca
Prince Henry to Represent Emperor at Czar’s Funeral
Berlin reports Prince Henry of Prussia has left for St. Petersburg to represent the emperor at the czar’s funeral. The wreath sent to St. Petersburg is so large a carriage must be used. New York anarchist William Bernhardt has been arrested in Brunswick for insulting the Prince Regent and stirring class hatred. Haltzfeld is to receive guidelines from the Emperor on foreign policy to align with Bismarck and England. Divergences within northern and southern socialist groups in Germany have grown acute and may lead to a split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Prince Henry of Prussa
St. Petersburg
Prince Henry
William Bernhardt
New York
Brunswick
Haltzfeld
Germany
Bismarck
England
Socialist Party of
North
South
Italy Reports Crises After Earthquakes in Messina and Calabria
Nov 17 dispatches from Messina and Calabria recount a severe earthquake affecting Messing and Caisbria provinces. Churches collapse, walls topple, the lighthouse keeper injured, a woman killed, and widespread panic among inhabitants. Inflationary notes mention Crispi proposing 25 million lire in new taxes.
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Rome
Catansaro
Reggio
Messing
Crispi
Messina
Caisbria
Coz
Guatemala says peace and justice underpin frontier dispute
President Reyna Barrios of Guatemala dismisses war rumors and asserts Guatemala will prove historical and scientific right in the border issue. He states Guatemala is at peace and prosperous as Mexico’s Diaz cabinet departs, expecting amicable, specific settlement of the differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorks
Herald
Reyna Barrios
Guatemala
Mexico
Diaz
German Emperor Sends Silver Wedding Gifts to Roumania Royals
In Bucharest on November 17 the King and Queen of Roumania celebrated their silver wedding. They received a splendid gift from the German Emperor, accompanied by autograph letters. Other European sovereigns also sent presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
Roumania
Germany
Scotch Descent Applicants Invited to Concordia Restaurant Event
A notice announces a gathering at Concordia Restaurant on Saturday in late December. It invites all Scotchmen and those of Scotch descent to apply to the sub committee, listing members Wm Paterson Donald Stewart H G MacAusland and A T Drysdale with given addresses. The message calls for participation and detail of eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia
Wm. Paterson
Calle 1A Independencia
Donald Stewart
Calle Gaste
H. G. MacAusland
Bank of London
A. T. Drysdale
Calle San Juan de Letran
Color Ball Highlights Mexico City Society Scene
The Color ball hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian Camacho lit up their palace with electric garlands and lush gardens while guests in historic attire mingled with ministers and dignitaries. Notables included Ignacio Mariscal and Manuel Romero Rubio among about three hundred attendees. The Los Angeles-like bustle risked tales of missing Americans and Britons as wanderers abroad raise worry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebastian Camacho
Palma
Ignacio Mariscal
Manuel Romero Rubio
Pedro Rincon Gallardo
Isaac P. Gray
E C. Butler
Lionel Carden
Teresa
Barrosa
Juan Dublao
Princess Puntatowsky
Bcandon
Castellanos
Lioda
W. P. Wood
Ju- Ho Limantur
Sara Caavero
Sacas
Village Fair and Holiday Preparations Spark Local Wares
A lively column notes upcoming English Village Fair days, travel bargains to England for two dollars, and novel stage acts The Haunted Swing and Luna the half lady from the Moon. It mentions season tickets aiding lunch breaks, school holidays, meandering social events, and a bustling Whist Club scene plus holiday gift plans among ladies with secret donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare Village
Ilviog
Olde Eaoglenia
England
Luna
Oth
Plesse
The Gulf of Mexico and the tale of Cordoba's fever
Vera Crouz recounts a Mexican rail journey from Orizaba to Cordoba, describing tropical scenery, coffee plantations, and the Metlac river ravine. She notes Cordoba's yellow fever threat, Vera Cruz’s port conditions, and the bustling, foul harbor with maggoty sanitation and millions of public buzzards serving as scavengers along filthy streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Orizaba
Cordova
Mexico
Cordoba
Vera Cruz
Dakota
Cherokee Nation
Oriziba
Barranca de Metiac
Metlac
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San Francisco St. No 12
Hotel Iturbide
Nico
St. of Coliseo Nuevo L
Coliseo Nuevo St
Mexico City
A. Aronson
Bloch
Iturbide
Money Exchange
Francisco No. 12
San
Portieres
Bamsoo
Crown Perfumery Co’s
Matsurita
Tourist’s Headquarters
W.G. Walz CO
Gay E. Porter
San Francisco Street
Iturbide and
Guardiola Hotels
Camiseria Moderna
Calle del Coliseo Nuevo NO. Ll
San Carlos Hote
Chas. Meyer
Piregt
Corpus Christi
Betlemitas
B, S
Joyner
F. C, Joyne
Vyner Brothers
San Juan DE Letran
Ktaiva No
Telegraphic News
Two Republics
Tifiis
Great Britain
Hallward
Constantinople
Porte
Zaki Pasha
Hagaplo
Armenian Patriotic Association
Lindon
Bulig
Lord Kimberly
Woo
Turkey
Italy
Vis Galvester
Man
Mat
Artemus Ward
Tos
Blake
Sipaveda
Prizs
Mr. Bashford
Triple Alliance
Sam
Tima
Sommer
Maison Doree
J. H Simpson
Los Angeles
Cal
Simpson
Woodward
Land of the Moctezumas
Charlie Melick
V. Sedgwick
Gulf OF Mexico
Vera Crouz
Atoyac
Paso del Macho
Gulf
Republic
San Jose da Villa
Las Sacrificios
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