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The Billings Gazette
Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana
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Revolution in Paraguay over presidential succession erupted in Asuncion, leading to a deadly clash in the chamber of deputies where the high council president was killed and several officials wounded. Congress appointed Vice President Carvello to lead amid excitement. Reported from Buenos Ayres on Jan. 10.
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Presidential Succession In Paraguay Causes Disturbance.
Buenos Ayres, Jan. 10.—Rumors circulated yesterday of a revolution in Paraguay prove to be well founded. The revolt broke out at Asuncion over the presidential succession. A collision occurred in the chamber of deputies during which the president of the high council was killed, one general, two senators and one deputy severely wounded. Congress placed the reins of government in the hands of Vice President Carvello. Great excitement prevails.
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Asuncion, Paraguay
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Recent, Reported Jan. 10
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president of the high council killed; one general, two senators, and one deputy severely wounded. congress placed government in hands of vice president carvello.
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Rumors of a revolution in Paraguay proved well founded. The revolt broke out at Asuncion over the presidential succession. A collision occurred in the chamber of deputies.