Francisco Villa: A Chronicle of Violence and Power in Mexico
A detailed dossier portrays Francisco Villa as a brutal cattle thief turned revolutionary leader, responsible for mass murders, raids, and terror across Durango, Chihuahua, and Sonora. It traces his early crimes, alliances, and a string of massacres including forced ransom payments, torture, and killings of civilians, clerks, and soldiers amid the Mexican conflict.
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Villa
Boston Transcript
Senator Lodge
United States Senate
Francisco Villa
Las Nieves
Durango
Guanacevi
Pe- Tico
Francisco Reza
Chihuahua
United States
Cristobal Juarez
Baeza
Caravantes
Senor Jacsac Merrero
Ciudad Guerrero
Broken hydroplane found near Scotland by Lord Durham
A hydroplane fragment was recovered at sea off Scotland's north coast by the trawler Lord Durham while bound for the Faroe Islands. The piece, about 16 feet long with no ID marks, rests with Grimsby wrecks. Admiralty stations exist in Orkney and Cromarty, but no official comment. The find raises questions about a past Cromarty pilot incident and unconfirmed nocturnal aircraft reports in northern waters.
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Gee
North Coat
Scotland
Durham
Faroe Islands
Grimsby
Admiralty
Orkney
Cromarty
Ap Shetland
Buchan
Lord Durham
Questioning Mayflower Gap Sparks Mocking Exchange
A terse exchange turns to irony as a speaker denies boasting about a bed and parries a foolish line of inquiry regarding the Mayflower, prompting laughter and sharp retorts in a heated moment.
Insufferable patron lampshades a lunch flirtation
A boastful young man tries to charm a lone waitress during noon lunch, claiming he has an engagement with a unseen lady and asking if the waitress is his date. He adds that his lobster hasn’t arrived yet, prompting a puzzled response.
Cure for facial eruption advertised by Cuticura
Miss Caro Une Miller describes a painful facial eruption that started as a small pimple and spread across her face. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with a full three week cure, noting the product is sold worldwide with a free sample and Skin Book offer.
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East Elm
Streator
Reat
Caro Une Miller
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boaton
Adv
Seven day pitched battle remark on northern football game
A Mexican student watching a northern football game reacts with intensity. He questions the play and compares it to a seven day pitched battle from his homeland, sparking a vivid exchange with a nearby spectator.
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Goross
Ite Natural Buggeations Footnotes Highlight
A concise note reviews a work on chiropody praising its solid content and numerous footnotes. The remarks suggest the book is well structured for readers seeking practical insights into foot care and related topics.
Iowa mine owners warn of 12 cent rise and bankruptcy risk
Iowa coal operators urge state insurers to allow mutual groups to dodge workmen compensation costs set to rise 6 percent. They argue a 12 cent per ton increase will cripple smaller mines and claim the 200 member rule blocks forming a mutual. Officials dispute waiving the rule as the committee plans further talks with the insurance department.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Insurance Department
David Lodwick
Mystic
Warren Garst
Insurance Department
Ninos
H. H. Stipp
MacBride Named Permanent President Of State University
State University of Iowa acting president Thomas H. MacBride is expected to be made permanent president at an Iowa City board meeting. His salary is set at 7500 annually, higher than the former president Bowman. A board committee will visit eastern gymnasiums as a new I owa City gym is planned. The article also notes sluggish city reporting on a workers compensation act and other state matters.
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United States
Chihuahua
Reza
Soto
Allende
Chihuahuas
Ma- Gero
Revolution
Urbida
Casas Grandes
Chinabua
Carlos Alatorre
Luisa Orite
Batopilas
Webruary
Senora
Maria
Lis Gomes
Maseacre
Villa
Castillo
San Andres
Federals
Carretas
Jose Dolores Moreno
Senor
Ignacio Irigoyen
Jose A. Yanez
Montezuma
Maderista
Miguel Baca Ronquillo
Des Moines
A. R. Corey
The
Fair Association
State College
R. A. Pearson
Iowa State College
Ames
Board of Education
Iowa
A. B. Smith
Mame
Ottumwa
Smith
Towa
General Assembly
Allen
State Board of Education
Thomas H. MacBride
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
MacBride
H. H. Seerley
Town State Teachers' College
Seerley
Bowman
State Industrial Commission
Warren Garst
Sioux City
Thomas H. McDonald
State Highway Commission
State Board of Centre
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Juarez
Ciudad’ Juaves
Senor Sabas Murga
Bta
Rosa- Ma
Pueblecita
Visconti
Sarli
CIA Harinera
Sordo Y Blanco
Senor Montila
House of Corday
Blanco
Senor Ramos
Court of First Instance
Pia
Gak
E-A
Seca
Fogarty
Sup't
Hoosier Twine Milla
Michigan City
Ind
Masher
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Chicago
Canada
Ottawa
IF. H. Hewitt
St. Des Moines
Lombard Fath Ava
Quincy St.Nany
Boutevard
Ificent
Contaln
Lombard
Banking
Bussle
Innection
Collin Prep
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Stocker & Beske CO
Hector
Minn
Trisha
Qur Benue
Boone
Dere
Lee Pierce
Rllin
Fair
First ‘Trust & Savings
Bank of Blanchard
Burkit
Red Oak
J. H. Walkinshaw
Thomas Boyle
Robert McKie
D. A. Nordholm
Frank Hacker
Walter Hacker
Blanchard
Garfield Mutual Telephone Company
Doon
Glarinaa
Hohe Tor
Earl Jones
George Cosson
Corning
F. Duffy
Flagler
William Exline
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