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The Wheeling Daily Register
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
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Washington report on September 26 claims the Porto Rico annexation rumor is Bismarck's scheme to destabilize Europe. Russia, opposing European transfers of American possessions, is prepared to ally with the US against German ambitions.
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Washington, September 26.-A dispatch of the 25th inst., says it is reported to-night that the Porto Rico annexation story has truly drawn the fire of Russia and the United States, and was in reality, only part of a scheme of Bismarck's to convulse Europe. Russia, fully advised of the intention of Bismarck to acquire a foothold in America, and with this assurance we will not permit the transfer of possessions in America, from one European nation to another. It is prepared to ally with the United States in the event that Germany is determined to force her aspirations.
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Porto Rico
Event Date
September 26
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russia prepared to ally with the united states against german aspirations in america
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A dispatch reports that the Porto Rico annexation story is part of Bismarck's scheme to convulse Europe. Russia, advised of Bismarck's intention to acquire a foothold in America, assures it will not permit transfers of American possessions between European nations and is prepared to ally with the US if Germany forces its aspirations.