Villa plans move on Tampico after Torreon capture
Reports from Washington and El Paso say Villa forces seized Torreon by Friday afternoon. Villa aims at Monterey next and then Tampico to secure port access for supplies. Americans report orders to protect foreign lives and property and to oppose Villa south of Chihuahua.
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Patrick to wed again after eight years in Sing Sing
Albert T. Patrick wealthy oil man announced engagement to Mildred West Tulsa oil operator daughter. They plan to marry in June. Patrick pardoned after long eight years a murder case involving William Marsh Monaire founder The Institute Houston Texas died in New York September 10 1900. Patrick previously married while in prison. His wife died soon after his release.
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Germany May Seek Peace Conditions Not Past Acts
Berlin reports Baron von Bussche Haddenhausen says Germany favors future peace terms over revisiting old disputes. He notes U S neutrals could play a role and warns against any coalition by major powers aimed at partition or conquest while acknowledging sympathy for President Wilson's note.
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Anaconda News Roundup and Christmas Cheer
The Anaconda news page reports Santa Claus events at Paul Clark, a large church gathering, and community Christmas enthusiasm. It notes a religious service shift toward life, a miner shooting incident, and a tuberculosis examination of sixty people. Also listed are mining, library reads, and local classifieds.
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First Midnight Mass at Camp Wilson in San Antonio
Thousands of national guardsmen and civilians gathered at Camp Wilson San Antonio to witness the first midnight military mass since the Civil War. Chaplain O Hearn of the Illinois Infantry led the outdoor service due to space constraints as attendees stood with bared heads.
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Wilson Family Joins In Community Christmas Celebration
Washington December 24 The president and Mrs Wilson joined thousands at a Washington Christmas Eve event on the steps of the judiciary building singing carols with Francis B Sayre and Mrs Sayre Also present were Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson and Miss Margaret Wilson along with Secretary and Mrs McAdoo The White House plans a large Christmas tree for tomorrow and most government offices will close Chicago’s Panama Pacific Exposition tree lights rely on searchlights as crowds sing carols in Grant Park
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Grant Park
Naval Reserve
New York Christmas Eve Begins With Tree of Light
In Madison Square Garden the official Christmas celebration opened at six enhancing trumpet calls in white and gold. An Indian chant and a 1000-voice volunteer chorus accompanied the turning on of the lights. Six hours later midnight mass across Roman Catholic churches prayed for world peace. Police stations across the city became makeshift stores for Christmas cheer.
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Kaiser Seadiigeeting Of Holiday to Armies
A fragmented OCR item references Kaiser and holiday themes with mentions of war and armies. The readable parts point to a historical context involving campaigns or declarations, but details are unclear and no concrete action or entities beyond Kaiser are verifiable. The note reads as a stray excerpt rather than a full event report.
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Drawing for bachelors three aids are winners
Three eligible bachelors were selected as winners in a matrimonial drawing at a Glen Carbon Christmas dance. Prizes went to Maude Fletcher of Glen Charles Hendrickson, a marble worker from Edwardsville, won by Miss Sarah Brown of Denver. Joe Siggers, 34, a Glen Carbon bartender, won by Miss Rose Brown of Denver. The Brown sisters sent their numbers and names to Glen Carbon delegates who drew for them.
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Adeste Fideles Sung Across the Rio Grande Border
On Christmas Eve Mexican and American choirs counterpointed the Adeste Fideles across the Rio Grande with the first stanza sung on the Mexican bank by Piedras Negras parish and the second by Eagle Pass Our Lady of Refuge on the Texas bank. Silent Night in 13 languages followed, as Maryland guardsmen and others held a border Christmas on the courthouse lawn with gifts from Baltimore citizens and a tree moved by a railroad car.
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Republicans Plan Definite Action For Next Congress
Washington December 24 Republicans move to outline a definite plan of constructive action for the current and next congress to replace present opposition to democratic proposals. Gardner of Massachusetts seeks to sound out Lenroot for speaker while tying his conference aim to policy formulation. Gardner, returning from Cincinnati, states his effort to convene is not an attack on Mann and cites Mann’s stance on international issues as a factor. He also notes a recent talk with Colonel Roosevelt about the house situation, while Schall of Minnesota invites a conference with Roosevelt as well. Roosevelt's growing activity in party circles suggests deeper involvement in organizing the house.
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Colonel Wevelt
Record Christmas Mail Delivers Over Twelve Million Pieces
New York postmaster Morgan announced a record Christmas mail volume, estimating more than 12,000,000 pieces handled by Monday morning. Last Christmas saw 10,000,000 pieces. Outgoing mail was delayed by railroad car shortages.
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Griswold dies of anthrax linked to brush factory wound
Griswold, president of the New Haven Brush Company, died in a hospital today from anthrax contracted after an injury at work last Friday. Doctors believe an infected hair brush bristle transmitted the disease through the finger wound.
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Buffalo Bill Improves After Illness at Denver Home
Col William F Cody known as Buffalo Bill, recovering at his daughter’s Denver home after illness. Physicians expect his early recovery as he jokes with reporters that you cannot kill the old scout.
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Coay
Switzerland backs Wilson peace note amid war neutrals push
Switzerland has informed all warring powers it supports President Wilson's call for peace terms. The Swiss federal council aims to aid negotiations and lasting peace, sending the note to the central and entente governments. Dr. Paul Ritter delivered a copy to the White House as Secretary Lansing released the text.
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Petit. Journal
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Petit Parisien
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America
French Senate Rejects Peace With Occupied Territory
The French Senate, in a sweeping vote, declares it cannot conclude peace while enemy forces occupy French land. The decision mirrors Allied stance on President Wilson's proposals and follows a peace note from the Swiss government. Paris dispatch updates reflect national mood and political pressure.
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Wilson
Extraordinary interest aroused in Japan note delivery
Tokio report states President Wilson's note to belligerents has reached the Japanese government and stirred strong interest. View is that it is not linked to the German peace proposal yet may prompt a reply in Wilson's spirit. Some say Japan entered the war to seek permanent world peace.
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Confusion Over Wilson Note Distorts German Interpretation
Tuckerton N J reports misinterpretation of President Wilsons peace suggestions. Comment based on brief excerpts from his note leads to confusion, while Secretary Lansing issued a statement. A Vosische Zeitung critique notes disparities between yesterday and today publication.
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Tuckerton
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Wilson
Lansing
Vossische Zeitung
Air battles resume on the British front in December
A London AP staff report describes a December day of rare sun over the British front in France. British and German planes traded engagements as Archies fire and shifting tactics shaped early fights. High mobility, dives, tailing maneuvers, and multiple dogfights illustrate persistent aerial combat amid foggy reports of 60 to 80 machines in a day and notable British actions near the French lines.
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