Eighteen Bandits Routed In Mexican Raid Near Marfa
Marfa Texas December 27 News of German involvement in the Christmas Day raid on the Brite ranch and Fitzgerald ranch was disputed by Col George T Langhorne district commander He ordered an investigation of the raid s political aspects awaiting Captain Sprinkle s arrival with papers found on bandits killed The cavalry killed 18 bandits wounded 20 and scattered the rest Three civilians including an American and two Mexicans were killed and one American and one Mexican wounded The civilian wounded was T Neill and Private John Kelly was shot in the calf during the pursuit
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Marfa
Texas
Mexico
Brite
T. Neill
John Kelly
Sun Parlors in Jail Reach for Air and Light
A 19th century legal note describes sun parlors built into jail cells for prisoners to enjoy fresh air and sunshine, claimed to provide light and air without risk of escape, reflecting reformist penal ideas.
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Jesus
McAdoo outlines unified rail system for war effort
McAdoo says railroads must operate as a unified system to support war needs. He cautions the task is vast and will take time, relying on state officers and railway workers. He plans to retain Lovett and consider wage demands from railway brotherhoods within months as part of broader wage policy.
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Railron
McAdoo
Robert 8. Lovett
War Industries Board
Fuel Administration
Government pool plan shifts freight routing nationwide
Washington reports under Secretary McAdoo the pooling of railway earnings, routing freight by shortest routes regardless of line interests. Shippers gain freedom to move freight to best lines, with prewar returns used for earnings. New York markets react with optimism as Wall Street endorses government operation of railroads.
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Washington
McAdoo
Airoad
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Wall Street
Wilson
Nto
Ottawa Bolshvik council reshuffled by social revolutionists
A delegation to Kiev reported no compromise with Bol shevik authorities. The central executive committee replaced Bolshevik members with seven social revolutionists and council of national commissioners appointees, with four taking portfolios including justice and agriculture. Bolsheviks retain ten members including minister Mexandra Kollontay. The president’s explanation request was rejected.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Kiev
Ukraine
Mexandra Kollantay
Central” Executive Committee
Bolshevik Surrender to Chinese in Harbin Fight
Tokio report states Russian Maximalist troops surrendered after fighting Chinese forces at Harbin Manchuria Wednesday morning. Russians were disarmed and taken prisoner as Chinese reportedly occupy the Harbin garrison. Meanwhile Hawaii acres shift to pineapple cultivation.
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Harbin
Tokio
Manchuria
Striking Revelations by Pope Benedict
The New York H prints a wartime style interview with Pope Benedict via Herman Bernstein. The pope speaks for liberty and peace, condemns oppression, warns nations endure, and urges mutual respect and justice. He expresses sympathy with the Jewish nation and supports liberty for Jews in Palestine and worldwide.
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New York
Herman Bernstein
Palestine
Butte Foodstuff Prices Discussed by Committee
A Butte meeting of the county food administration discussed rising costs for navy beans and other staples. Growers hold most of the California crop at 11.50 to 12.50 per hundred pounds, while buyers balk at the price. Merchants urged fair prices and emphasized conserving fats and using vegetable fats for shortening as the war ration needs rise.
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California
Carroll
United States Food Administeration
United States Food Administration
Food Administration
County Food Administraton
Young American Soldiers Are Cited for Gallantry
Washington December 27 reports the War Department released recommendations for gallantry by two American expeditionary forces members. Lieutenant Post of Tuxedo Park New York and Private Frank A Ross of Brooklyn were cited for courage under fire during a recent bombardment.
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Washington
Frank. A. Ross
Ean Expeditionary Forces
Gener
Pershing
Sta
War Department
Post
Mra
Price Post
Tuxedo Park
N. Y
Ross
Charl Cooper
Brooklyn
American Officer Honored by French Allies for Calm Under Fire
Night testing on September 25 demonstrated the officer’s calmness under fire. The commander in chief praised an American officer as a model for aviators and expressed gratification at the tribute from French allies, extending congratulations for the honorable mention.
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Tom
Son of New Bedford Sailor Is Reported Picked Up by U-boat
New Bedford, Mass December 27 Albert De Mello of New Bedford, listed as missing after the destroyer Jacob Jones was sunk, has been picked up by a German submarine and is likely a prisoner in a German camp. Antonio De Mello receives word from Washington via the Red Cross. In New York Louis Davison, cloth refinisher, is jailed in Tombs for embezzling government property linked to a loss of olive drab cloth valued at $50,000.
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New Bedford
Mass
Albert de Mello
Jacob Jones
Antonio V. de Mello
Bureau of Navigation
Washington
Tureauy Jum
Red Cross
Germany
Youu'on
New York
Louis Davidson
Tombs
Department of the Army
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