Port au Prince coup reshapes government amid calm takeover
Reports from Port au Prince say civilians seized control of key city centers without firing a shot as Nord Alexis loyalists and the provisional government clash. General Legitime heads the new administration while foreign diplomats arrange messages to manage the transition. The deposed president remains at the palace as security concerns unfold and the United States weighs its response.
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General Legitime
Lord Alexis
Corre
Nord Alexis
Nord
Joya
Nont Atella
Auburby
Braun
General Canal
Rere
Nord Aloris
Utes
Genara Leeltime
Povermmert
Renutile
Nord Alouial
Julen Goran
Ant Vort
Prinen
Hyactaine Cpletil
Aja
M. Larettmnt
Marcel Minster
France
Eoterverce
Horthie
Siman
Watery Fort Surrounds Palace Amid Hidden Mutiny Rumors
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a palace surrounded by a fortified area or moat. Mentions post ad and unclear references to Wat AW and Avathen mines. Vague context suggests security or siege themes but specifics are unreadable. The readable parts point to a tense defensive scene around a royal residence with possible secret operations.
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Ales Palace
Pssprnindeil
Pete Viematry Etna
Avathen Mines
Armed American and French Sailors Land in Port au Prince
Port au Prince reports that two American cruisers and the French cruiser landed at half past one to guard legations amid rising unrest. General Canal works to keep order as mobs threaten markets and looters attack. General Marcelin seeks safety aboard the Duguay Trouin. French officials intervene to protect civilians and maintain stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Au Prince
Armet Saliore Fruc
Hartms
Halfipast
Ob Apaloet
Nord Aletis
Fort Au Priney
Tee
Manelin
M. Carteron
Marcelins
Haptien
Church
Tate
Hayth
Marcella
Vivir
Perivas
Forresters
Burglars at City Store Ring Alarm Then Escape
A damaged OCR fragment reports burglars targeting a local store, triggering an alarm and fleeing the scene. The text is garbled but mentions a break in, a city area, and police or security response with uncertain details.
Caving of River Bank Near Jefferson Hotel
The Atlantia river bank caved near the Jefferson hotel in Pine Bluff, leaving ten feet to the boiler room. The hotel worth about 1000000 has most movable property saved. Original building cost 50000. River stage remains unsettled with five more feet possible. Telegrams to President Hoover awaiting reply on war secretary access.
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Pine Bluff
Dec
Atlantia
Elthia
Court House
Jefferson Hotel
Wysitay
Nevada Oil Prospects Seen Unfavorable
A distorted report from the United States Geological Survey indicates Nevada oil prospects are not flattering. The brief notes investigations around Wabuska, Wellington, and Massadoy, with authorities detailing areas and witnesses while stressing uncertain production outlooks.
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Nevada
Silver Prices Slide Amid Global Demand Decline
The silver market shows a broad drop as demand weakens in the United States and abroad. Prices fall to around 47 74 cents per ounce, with India and China contributing to the slide while domestic demand remains subdued amid ongoing economic pressures. A further decline is noted with new quotes near 67 dollars per ounce.
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W York
India
Ailver
Captain Takes Arms Against Hayti Rebels in Baltimore Port
New York December 2 Captain Jax McPherson, commander of the two masted schooner Allen, faces claims arms and ammunition aboard as contraband. He insists the cargo is for rebels in Haiti and asserts U S authority cannot stop him if a revolution controls a port.
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New York
Maytl
Echaaher Allen Fa
Jax
Ale Pheraon
Marion Paldler
Forfouc
Sorata
Blarrecht
Lea Mae
McPherron
United States
beLizeredts
Addo
Formation of a Naval Reserve proposed in Congress
A garbled report describes efforts to form a naval reserve to strengthen the United States Navy by expanding personnel and equipment. It notes potential legislation and advocacy by military and political figures, with reference to congressional action and a convention address.
Martial Law in Prague Declared as Turmoil Rises
In Prague on December 2 martial law was proclaimed to quell unrest as Czech students clash with police and gendarmes. The crackdown followed violent incidents in Weinberg and amid protests over imperial anniversaries, prompting fears of broader trouble with the new cabinet of Dr. von Penerth and the Vienna parliament beginning its session.
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Austria
Prague
Weinberg
Hragve
Francis
Aushech Drastle
Vienna
New York Airships Debated By Major Squier In 1900s Paper
Major Squier presents an exhaustive paper on military aeronautics, discussing scientific bases and the role of air navigation in war. He includes photographs of early balloons and airplanes and argues for two classes of ships, one for reconnaissance and combat support, the other for lifting and defense purposes, amid feverish military activity.
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New York
Squier
Squire
Sauter
Shipa
Aires
Angus
Deaton
Arenas
Najor KyVertenga
Hatehalte
pIcen
Fragmentary note on art and military future wars
A fragment discusses the role of art in military aims and how patrimoine ideas might influence future warfare. It hints at art being repurposed to support conflict and strategic shifts over time, without detailing concrete events or actors.
Closing quotations of world markets and stock moves
New York reports varied session with notable gains in Rock Island and Gould groups. Strong moves in Wisconsin Central and Northwestern balances contrasted by declines in American Can and Nashville issues amid mixed bond activity and livestock market steady to higher.
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New York
Dee
S—Alocka Kooen AB
St. Louis
San Francisco
Couldericks
Mock Island
Iselinar
Rock Llend
Gould
Paints
Wisconsin Central
Iltinnia Central
Northwestern
Union Paetie I
Lassen
Consolidated Gay
Brooklin Gay
Westinghouse Electris
Awith
Agua
Minnots Central
Northern Pacifc
Dultard
Rochester & Fitteburg
Rock Island
Widow Wardwell Dies in Los Angeles County Hospital
The widow of General Wardwell, Mrs. Wardwell, long treated as a leprosy case, died in Los Angeles after a life marked by exile and legal tangle. Her husband, a Civil and Montana War veteran, stayed by her side in the county hospital until his death. Authorities struggled to address the case, which involved transport to Tombstone and later confinement in a state room on a train before return to the county.
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Los Angeles
Det
Wardwall
General Wartwell
Arsona
Saunty Hospital
Ales
Arizona
Mra
Wardwell
Bawtelle
Tombstone
Mere
General Wardwell
Tombstone Estetute
Mra Wardwell
Loa Angeles
Sbe
Bessigre
Cearrel Wardwell
Elvil
Montcan
Trial recounts fatal shooting case in packed court
Decisive cross examination of Mrs. Hustla, widow of Dr. Rusin, continues as Charien Dari faces murder charges for the death of Dr. Frederick T. Roada. Testimony covers life insurance policies, alibi claims, and possible premeditation, with the defense seeking to exclude certain memories and statements while prosecutors press for full disclosure of husband’s life records.
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Oashi
Charien EB. Dari
Prederfex T- Roada
Restin
Rusile
Ehet
Almosis
Aniofsey
Gary Ing
Miseta
Rustin
Abe
Randa'r
Millan Langit
Mra
Waleh
Ramin
Ing Pte
Zaid
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Seth Ovailey
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Animay Tea Co
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China
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Ateblau Hailway
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Ohio
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Chicago Northwestern
Chicago
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Colorado Fuel and Iron
Colorado
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Denser
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Mio Grands
Ente Matheny
Hirvat Northern
Great Northern Ore Cits
Wabach Hallway
Western Union
Stannard Oil Company
Chicoke
Bliren
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Westerns
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Kansas City
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Meeket
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Tanita Ronen
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