President Wilson Delivers Brief State Message to Congress
President Wilson spoke before Congress reading a brief annual message that drew strong applause and approval in both chambers. He outlined a program for social justice and international amity, and called for Huerta to surrender in Mexico. Democratic leaders praised the address, noting its concise style and statesmanlike tone.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Senate
House
Soca Istice
United States
America
Representative Mann
Republican House
Huerta
Mexico
France Faces Government Collapse After Debt Vote
Paris December 2 government of Premier Barthou defeated 290 to 265 in the chamber over taxing the new 260 million loan. Ministers resigned to President Poincare at the Elysee. Crisis seen as political and economic, delaying the loan and risking France's credit amid radical and socialist opposition.
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Barthou
Chamber of Deputies
Elysee ' Palace
Poincare
J. Louis
Radical Party
Caillaux
M. Juares
A 'Na Day
Sto
M. Dumount
France
M. Barthou
Arcadia Hotel Fire Kills Lodgers in Boston
Fire at the Arcadia hotel in Boston’s South End destroys the lodging house. Reports say several deaths and many missing before firefighters cooled the blaze. Medical examiner and officials from the Southern district station and Leary are coordinating search and recovery efforts.
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Boston
Arcadia
South End
Naval Holiday Plan for Year Commended
Washington debated the Hensley Resolution to suspend U S naval construction for a year as part of the Winston Churchill plan for an international naval holiday. Advocates predicted passage by Friday, arguing the cost of military buildup burdens taxpayers while peacetime arbitration could reduce living costs. Proponents cited potential global balance and savings for the United States, Britain, and Germany, with estimated yearly savings of tens of millions.
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Hensley
United States
Winston Churchill
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American Congress
Underwood
House
Missouri
Foster
Ilinois
Moore
Pennsylania
Navy
Department
Decker
Hobson
Alabama
Bartholdt
Ussouri
Great Britain
Germany
First Fatality Reported In Indianapolis Strike
Indianapolis December 2 The teamsters and chauffeurs sympathy strike began with a meeting that postponed action until union officers meet Central Labor leaders. The day saw the first fatality when six special officers killed Claude Lewis a black man as bricks were thrown and a wagon moved. Four others were wounded one fatally. Police held but released the officers on recognizance. A later incident wounded Jack Long. Mayor Wallace ordered police to curb demonstrations and a parade did not form. Over 3000 out workers, food stocks steady, garbage collection halted since Saturday.
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Teamsters’ Union
Central Labor Union
Claude Lewis
William “Wharton
Jack Long
Wharton
Wallace
Thomas J. Farrell
HNL
Mexican Outlaw Believed Trapped in Gas-Filled Mine
Bingham Utah December 2 Not a sound from the Utah Apex mine since last night where Ralph I p ex desperado is confined Exits sealed save the lowest level and it was believed the gas filled mine had become a tomb The tense watchfulness of several men continues as reports say the situation may be grave Continued on Page Four.
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Utah Apex
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Desperado
Rivers of Central Texas Flooded by Heavy Rains
Central Texas rivers rose after heavy rains causing over 100000 in damage and delaying trains. Five people drowned in Bell county while floods affected Fort Worth Waco and Austin with levee breaches and a suspended rail line between Dallas and Houston.
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Lampasas
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Sule Phur Creek
Wharton
Oklahoma
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Poercentre
President Wilson to Congress and a World in Flux
A compact sweep notes President Wilson delivering a message to Congress as European powers shift. It lists related events: French cabinet resignation, flood warnings on Texas rivers, and labor tensions in Indianapolis.
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Congress
Bingham
Desperado
Texas
Indianapolis
Mexico
Churchil
Washington
Forbes
Philippines
Potter
Anaconda
Colorado
Kaltor
Northern Mexico broke Huerta dictatorship as peace envoy surrenders
Juarez Dec, seven hundred soldiers ready to surrender. a peace commission led by Odiion Hernandez arrived with terms. The proclamation from Chihuahua governor Mercado says Huerta bankrupt and unable to pay troops. Villa and rebels plan swift evacuation and advance toward Mexico City while promising protection for noncombatants and foreigners.
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Mexico
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Odiion Hernandez
Chihuahua
Salvador Mercado
Peace Commission
Mercado
Villa
Combantants
Chihuahua City
United States
Ojinage
Mexico City
Teyoruuouney
Diaz
Wealthy refugees flee toward the border in northern Mexico
In a December report from Suarez, Mexico, several thousand people flee desert routes toward the border, pursued by rebels. Among the evacuees are some of the region's richest families who deserted Chihuahua City, seeking safety from the advancing forces.
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Suarez
Mexico
Chituahua City
Forbes warns on Philippine Islands policy after Mexico question
Boston December 2 Former Philippines governor general W Cameron Forbes told the City club that a premature withdrawal of U S control would return Filipinos to bondage The policy should evolve with careful supervision and gradual growth not neutralization or relinquishment of sovereignty He warned against making a second Mexico of the islands and urged sustained US responsibility to protect lives and property.
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Mexico
W. Cameron Forbes
Philippines
City Club
Wilson
Ar. Forbes
Amercans
United States
Witdrawal
Mae
Mexico Islands
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