Washington predicts Huerta collapse as Villa advances
Washington officials voiced confidence that Mexico's Huerta regime nears end as Constitutionalists under Villa gain momentum. Reports say Huerta’s revenue sources dwindle with exodus of northern estate owners and troops desertions. Villa moves toward Chihuahua then Mexico City with about twenty thousand fighters, while federal forces retreat and telegraph services resume in parts of the north.
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Huerta
United States
Amerran
States Department
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Juarez
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Ctyy
Mercade
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Ad Interim
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Huertas
Mexico City
Chihuahuas
Federalst
Rebels to Besiege Capital of Mexico
A chaotic early report describes rebel forces converging on Mexico City's capital as tensions rise over a planned occupation. The fragment hints at northward movements and the potential for a pivotal clash shaping the region's political landscape.
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Mexico
Juuvery
Gascarets promise swift stomach relief
Ten cent boxes of Cascarets claim to cleanse the stomach and bowels, remove fatigue and sour stomach, improve digestion, and give a clear head by morning. Advert says the tablets work while you sleep and are gentle, with children loving them and never causing griping or swelling.
Mexican noble executed by rebels in Hermosillo
A wealthy Hermosillo resident Antonio Caballero was shot by two firing squads of rebels. The event occurred as constitutionalist forces opposed the insurgents. Witnesses describe Caballero sharing a final blessing and facing the wall as executioners carried out the sentence.
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Hermosillo
Mexico
Wilson attacked by Huerta editors in Mexican press
In Mexico City December 3 a wide display of President Wilsons Washington address drew sharp editorials. The Independent says Wilson accuses truth, Huerta loses sympathy, Laparecidil and Pais condemn his claims as unjust. Some diplomats privately fault the message, fearing it cannot guarantee peace in Mexico. Huerta supporters hope the administration stays out of their affairs.
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Tax treaty proposal draws interest at American chamber meeting
The American chamber of commerce discussed a plan to prevent double taxation for Americans in France and French residents in the United States under a new income tax treaty among two nations. Paris interest grew. recommendations will go to President Wilson and the State Department.
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Paris
Wilson
Department of State
Suffrage Debate Framed for Mercer University Forum
Mercer University in Macon Ga hosts a Friday night debate between Phi Delta and Cicero literary societies on the suffrage question Should women have the rights of suffrage The Phi Delta team includes W B McClosky and Claude Christopher with Arthur Jackson and Guy H Wells on the Cicero side The event marks renewed intercollegiate debating interest and Mercer’s aim to regain its former prestige after past challenges from Furman University.
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Phi Delta
Chceranma
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Claude Christopher
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Guy B. Wells
Arthur Jackson
W. B. McKlesky
Society Vaudeville for Benefit of Blind in Atlanta
In a little under two weeks 125 Atlanta youths will showcase acting talent at the Atlanta theater. The Society Vaudeville, Promised December 17, is staged by the SVD fraternity for the benefit of the Industrial Home for the Blind. Rehearsals are daily as Bwilling and Lewis Pierson lead a committee noting participants take to their parts readily.
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SVD
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Bwilling
Lewis Pierson
Entertainments Spark Enthusiasm Aimed at Raising Funds
Enthusiastic young people anticipate a major entertainment event that is expected to attract wide interest and raise several hundred dollars for a local cause.
Motorman Killed In Tampa Street Car Accident
Louis D. Fockett, a motorman for the St Petersburg Street Railers, was fatally injured after losing balance while adjusting a headlight and being run over by his car. He died early this morning in Tampa, Florida, leaving behind a body with severe injuries, including the loss of his left arm and left ear.
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Flo
Louis D . Fockett
St Petersburg
Lomvans
Hocatt
Valor of arms debated at peace centennial conference
Richmond delegates from across the United States and Canada gathered to coordinate plans for next year’s centennial of peace among English speaking peoples. Governor Mann presided as John A. Stewart urged nationwide observance and 5000 suggestions were under review. George Brown warned against forgetting valor of arms while William Hull urged restraint on military triumph.
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Canada
John A. Stewart
New York
Mann
Virginia
Wis
William Hull
Pennsylvania
George Brown
Georgia
W Wn Cocke
Molly Zoddles
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