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The Dominican Republic in the American Press: United States newspaper coverage of the island, gathered and translated for readers in both languagesLa República Dominicana en la prensa estadounidense: la cobertura de la isla en los periódicos de Estados Unidos, reunida y traducida para lectores en ambos idiomas
June 27, 192427 de junio de 1924 · Bismarck, N.D. · The Trujillo Era & DictatorshipLa Era de Trujillo y la Dictadura

The Bismarck tribune

SourceFuente: The Bismarck tribune · Bismarck, N.D. · June 27, 192427 de junio de 1924
https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn85042243/1924-06-27/ed-1/?sp=4

In contextEn contexto

The Trujillo Era & DictatorshipLa Era de Trujillo y la Dictadura · 1924–1960

Rafael Trujillo ruled for 31 years. US papers reported the 1930 hurricane that leveled Ciudad Trujillo, the 1937 Haitian massacre, sugar commerce, WWII U-boat sinkings, Tito Mella's Compañía Naviera Dominicana shipping fleet, and Trujillo's Washington lobbying.Rafael Trujillo gobernó durante 31 años. La prensa informó sobre el huracán de 1930, la masacre de 1937, el azúcar, hundimientos de submarinos en la Segunda Guerra Mundial y la flota de la Compañía Naviera Dominicana de Tito Mella.

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SummaryResumen

The *Bismarck tribune* reported on the approaching conclusion of American military rule in the Dominican Republic, praising the establishment of widespread public schools to combat illiteracy. It highlighted the construction of bridges and a trans-island north-south highway, largely funded by the United States, as critical infrastructure that would help prevent future revolutions. The report expressed hope for lasting peace, describing the country's rich agricultural potential in sugar, cotton, tobacco, and fruits.

El *Bismarck tribune* informó sobre la inminente conclusión del régimen militar estadounidense en la República Dominicana, elogiando la creación de numerosas escuelas públicas para combatir el analfabetismo. Destacó la construcción de puentes y de una carretera norte-sur que cruzaba la isla, financiada en gran parte por Estados Unidos, como obras de infraestructura clave para prevenir futuras revoluciones. El despacho manifestó su esperanza de una paz duradera, describiendo el notable potencial agrícola del país en azúcar, algodón, tabaco y frutas.

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trial in conducting their own af

fairs. and let us stand off and

maintain the attitude of dignity

and courtesy that the commanding

general asks of us. In conclusion

let's recall that one point we dis

cussed in the beginning that our

conduct here is our country’s con

duct.”

Under the American rule special

attention lias been given to the

matter of education. Day schools

have been established over all of

the republic, even in the rural dis

tricts. and the children of Santo

Domingo are attending.

The department, of education has

been established; it has for several

year a been striving to put an end to

illiteracy in the Dominican re

public. The Americans have been

building good roads and there is a

good road entirely across the re

public north to south.

Many good bridges have been

constructed. Nearly all the expen

ses bave been borne by the govern

ment of the United States. Those

who are most familiar with the

situation believe that with the

building of good roads, riots and

revolutions in the Dominican re

public will come to an end.

The American people hope that

Santo Domingo may have peace.

The island i s rich although it is

not half the size of the state of

lowa. It produces cotton, all kinds

of fruit*, sugar and tobacco.

Santo Domingo and Haiti were

once one country. The French oc

cupied Haiti and the Spaniards oc

cupied Santo Domingo. This islan 1

was discovered by Columbus on his

first voyage. The Spaniards so

brutally treated the Haitians that

the island had to be repopulated

by the (purchase of slaves imported

How to cite this articleCómo citar este artículo

The Bismarck tribune. (1924). Bismarck, N.D., 1924-06-27. US/DR Newspaper Timeline. Library of Congress, Chronicling America: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn85042243/1924-06-27/ed-1/?sp=4

ReferencesReferencias

Library of Congress, Chronicling America: The Bismarck tribune, 1924-06-27.

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