Federal troops cut rebel lines in northern Mexico drive
Juarez December 2 A flying wedge of federal troops entered rebel territory employing guerrilla tactics to destroy railroad bridges and telegraph lines disrupting communications between Gen Francisco Villa’s forces at Chihuahua Suarez and Juarez. The campaign aims to cripple rebel supply lines across northern Mexico as Villa gathers strength north of Torreon and west of Monterey. Federal strength is about 4,000 centered at Juarez with Villa commanding over 10,000 in the north and west region. A train from Chihuahua to Juarez had not reached its destination and rail damage appeared limited.
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Alienists declare Schmidt 18 insane during murder trial
In New York on December 2 a panel of alienists testified for the defense in Hans Schmidt's trial for the murder of Anna Schumuller. They contended Schmidt was insane, with various doctors asserting longstanding aberration and lack of understanding of his actions.
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New York
Tenlif
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United States Hospital For the Insane
Washington
Henry, Cotton
New Jersey Hospital
Trenton
House mover introduces Panama tolls suspension resolution
A joint resolution to suspend free passage for coastwise vessels under the Panama canal act is offered by Rep Adamson. The plan ties exemption to two years of operation and potential executive action if tolls suffice and diplomacy is settled. Debate signals uncertain fate in Congress.
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Adam, Son
Georgia
House Commerce ‘Committee
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United States
London
Tnet
State Department
Miss Eleanor Wilson Delivers Toys to Virginia Children
Washington dispatch reports Miss Eleanor Wilson youngest daughter of the president distributed toys and candies to about 15 Virginia-area children along the Potomac as the president travels to golf. An elderly spectator remarked she has not seen such a time before noting the president has been ill. Wilson said the president sent his love and best wishes as he heads to Mississippi for a vacation.
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Washington
Eleanor Wilson
Virginia
Potomac
Wilson
Mas Wilson
Wilton
Ella Flagg Young Again Heads Chicago Schools
Mrs Ella Flagg Young was restored as Chicago public schools superintendent after a stormy meeting where four mayoral appointees questioned seats and the board voted to reappoint Young and move John Shoop back to assistant superintendent. Delegations pressed to resignations and mass meetings followed, with court challenges anticipated by opponents.
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Chicago Public Schools
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Sonsteby
Navy to Make Warships Schoolships in New Educati
Washington reports that all U S warships will become schoolships with the new year. Enlisted sailors will study for an hour and a quarter each afternoon under commanding officers. Officers will serve as pedagogues and assist with correspondence course pupils aboard ships.
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Washington
Daniels
Navy
Better Roads Request Seeks $1 Million Aid
Washington December st An appropriation of 1 000 000 for improvement of roads in the rural mail service was asked today in a letter from Postmaster General Burleson and forwarded through Secretary McAdoo.
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Cotress
Burleson
McAdoo
In Today's Standard Page No President Wilson signs currency bill
Mexican federals start guerilla tactics and suspension of exemption clause for canal. Mrs. Young reinstated as head of Chicago schools. Woman of mystery set free in New York. Christmas program at St. Peter's church planned. Deer Lodge county clerk report. Christmas school snalterial and wedding notices. Salvation Army baskets go today. Market news and state school funding discussions. Christmas services in Butte churches amid a fire incident. Friedmann may come west and statewide features including cartoons and ads.
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Mysterious Woman Seeks Refuge as Jail Visit Fades
Monticello New York December reports Swiss Ade laide Brance, linked to ex district attorney Melvin Couch, sought freedom after lingering investigation into a man’s death. She requested temporary release for two or three days while authorities pursued leads. The trial’s status and Brance’s future actions remained unsettled. Later, West Point cadets prepare for Christmas leave, the largest group granted at once, nine hundred plus, with eight days away before returning December 31.
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Adelaide Brance
Melvin H. Couch
Sullivan County
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Sara Gsuch
Rani
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United States
Miitary Academy
President and Mrs Wilson Send Turkeys to House Staff
Washington December 2 The president and Mrs Wilson distributed turkeys to House employees as part of Christmas generosity. The president has been busy with duties and has avoided shopping while Mrs Wilson and their daughters were seen among holiday shoppers at local stores.
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Wilson
Shoppers Stampede as Steer Breaks Loose in KC Yards
A steer escaped from a car in Kansas City Kansas railroad yards today, scattering holiday shoppers on the main street. Women screamed and fled into shops before the steer was roped and led back to the stockyards.
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German Shipping Damage at Elbe Ports Amid Storms
Severe storms over the past two weeks have caused heavy damage to ships at Elbe ports in Hamburg Germany with many vessels feared lost though reports are incomplete and evolving. Local authorities coordinate with salvage teams as weather continues to hamper assessments.
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Elbe
New Bill Signed Amid Jubilation in Washington
President Wilson signed the Glass Owen currency bill at 6 01 pm in the presence of cabinet members banking committee and democratic leaders The measure known as the Federal Reserve Act reorganizes the nations banking and currency system and creates free elastic and coordinated credits for merchants and manufacturers The ceremony drew enthusiastic applause and a day of celebration in the capital as Congress recessed for two weeks for the first time since April The president praised bipartisan support and described the act as the first of a series of constructive measures by which the Democratic Party will serve the country and promote prosperity and peace The bill follows the tariff act and aligns with the national bank act of 1863 marking a milestones in U S financial policy The majority of Republicans supported the measure despite party lines The scene recalled the passage of earlier financial reforms and emphasized cooperation over partisanship The conference report on the bill passed the House and Senate by wide margins
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Wilson
Congressional Committee On Banking
Conere
Congress
Wwe
Democratic Party
Labor Secretary to Visit District in Copper Strike
Calumet Michigan December 23 William B Wilson secretary of labor is expected to visit the district soon according to C H Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners Moyer said the miners are arranging to welcome him He says a vote on returning to work the first of the year is contemplated The state attorney general investigation ended with no further violence expected and the grand jury probe into lawlessness progressing rapidly no indictments were returned
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William 3. Wilson
Labor
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Western Federation” of Miners
Moyer
Wilson
Grand Jury
Christmas brake screeching notice to New York car firms
New York December 2 The public service commission ordered local car companies to fit brake shoes with a lubricating device to prevent screeching. By March 1 1915 all cars in the city must have the device installed.
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Public Service Commission
Mrs Woodrow Wilson Paintings Shown at National Academy
New York reports two landscapes by Mrs Woodrow Wilson were exhibited in the Winter show at the National Academy of Design Fine Arts Building. The works titled Near Princeton New Jersey and An Old Wagon Road showcase twin gilt frames and were hung in the upper row. R W Watrous noted the paintings followed exhibit rules and their attribution was not emphasized by the jury.
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