Villa Nears Mexico City in Mexican Civil War News
Reports from Washington today warn General Lucio Blanco may abandon Mexico City as Villa forces push south from the north. Consular agent George C Carothers notes Villa could occupy Mexico City in days. Obregon mobilizes on the west coast while Vera Cruz maintains order and U. S. wires remain down or under military control.
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43 Persons Saved From Wrecked Vessel Hanalei
San Francisco reports 43 survivors from the steamer Hanalei after it ran aground on Duxbury reef north of the Golden Gate. Eighteen dead washed ashore near Bolings as wreckage and fuel fumes hampered rescue efforts. total known dead and saved around sixty. A baby was found clutched by a passenger. many survivors were exposed to petroleum while rescue attempts continued.
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First Methodist Split Triggers Turbulent Board Shakeup
The 1915 board was replaced by the quarterly conference, dropping many substantial members. The new board faced immediate discord with contempt over leadership, locker clubs, and enforcement of state and church laws.
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American Housewives Prepare for Thanksgiving
A patriotic message praising housewives as they tackle extra work for Thanksgiving. It notes the holiday is not a wartime burden, as husbands and sons are not serving in conflict, and expresses gratitude for national thanks. The piece urges women to face duties with a willing heart and rejoice in the day.
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Controversy Over Locker Clubs Splits First Methodist Church
In Atlanta, a split erupts within First Methodist as Dr DuBose’s stern stance on locker clubs, termed cloaking infamy, divides the church leadership and board of stewards. Deposed steward members accuse excessive discipline and predict further transfers amid growing dissension.
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Guatemala restricts Black immigration with deposit rule
Washington reports a Guatemala decree to limit Black immigration. It requires every Black person to deposit 50 gold dollars, refundable upon leaving the country, per consular advisories dated November 24.
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School Board to Seek 1 500 000 for Buildings
The school board proposes a 1.5 million dollar bond for new facilities to ease congestion. Resolutions urge reorganization locating intermediate schools centrally and require upper elementary students to attend central campuses, with a study period left on table for a month. Other items include a vacation school budget and a dispute over returning a seventh grade at English Avenue.
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Pittman Construction offers to build school buildings at cost with 10 percent
Pittman Construction submitted a proposal to the board of education to erect one or more schools at cost plus ten percent and defer payment until next year. The board must obtain general council approval before contracting with any party. Board members praised the offer, which was declined. Thanksgiving supplies for the White House arriving as Wilson plans to be away. Helen Bones, Wilson’s cousin, expected to be in residence with domestic staff for a fine dinner.
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Germans Retreat Fiercely Pursued On War Front
Paris reports from Petrograd describe Russian pressure forcing German units back toward the frontier. A German regiment is said to have yielded to Russians while Libau is bombarded, with civilian casualties. The Daily Mail notes three regiments trapped near the HZura river, suffering heavy losses as Russian troops tighten a river-side encirclement.
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Turkey’s Cable Order May Cause Trouble
November 24 dispatch notes Turkey’s ban on messages to belligerent countries via cables. Neutral powers may not code or cipher telegrams with home offices or other neutrals. Plain language telegrams to and from Constantinople and other listed ports will be allowed. Morgenthau’s coded dispatches see no U.S. action yet.
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Three U S Citizens Executed by Austria
Oak land Calif November 24 three American citizens were executed by Austrian officials in Cattaro Dalmatia according to a letter from L Magud The victims include Milo S Medin of Oakland whose 14 year old son was among the condemned Louis Voceuch and John Ragenovich named as naturalized Americans and San Francisco residents The priest witnessed other executions of suspects enemies of Austria and said he personally knew the three men and spoke with them in English Medin stated he had informed Secretary Bryan and was assured a thorough investigation would follow
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Forest fires threaten Little Rock as flames sweep Arkansas
November 11 dispatch reports Fourche and Granite mountains ablaze with dense smoke over Little Rock. Fires inch toward the business district and a $50,000 plant loss is noted. patrols guard residences while the forest blaze spreads across the state. Sparks threaten Carlisle and Magnolia areas. river traffic affected by smoke. Convicts quarantined near a rock crusher plant as guards restore order after near-riot conditions. Rain later began easing the fires in southwestern Arkansas and nearby Oklahoma and Louisiana.
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Advice for the South on Sowing of Grain
Washington November 14. To assist southern planters the department of agriculture issued special bulletins on sowing winter wheat and winter oats in the cotton belt. Warburton notes the value of a winter grain crop in the South, with cotton prices low. Wheat and barley can be sold for cash or to lessen feed costs. oats yield better in the South Atlantic and Gulf states, except heavy clay Piedmont soils. It is now late to sow oats for pasture yet safe to sow for grain in November across eastern and southern states. October or November seeding yields better vats in the region than winter or early spring sowing.
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England names envoy to Holy See Henry Howard
Rome November 21 The appointment of Sir Henry Howard as envoy from England to the Holy See was an official act announced today. Howard, a seasoned diplomat, will represent Britain in Vatican affairs and report on church diplomacy and global Catholic influence.
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Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Appetite and Digestion
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for indigestion gastritis and stomach trouble claiming they supply missing elements aid digestion and enable eating later meals with little discomfort. It urges travelers and diners to carry a box and notes free mailing of 2 boxes from AL Stuart Co. 180 Stuart Plaza Marshall Mich.
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Vatican pleased by papal appointment amid representation gaps
The Vatican expressed pleasure at the appointment and noted regret that Great Britain and the United States lacked permanent diplomatic representation to the pope. It recalls Sir Henry Errington’s historic mission to Rome and William Howard Taft’s 1902 visit over the Philippine friars land issue, while Prussia and Russia also lacked permanent ambassadors.
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Has a Cure For Pellagra Promoted By Local Advertiser
Miss Laurel Nickles writes that Baushos Pellagra Remedy cured her Pellagra and weight loss. She urges publication to help sufferers in the Pellagra Belt of Alabama and offers a free book and money-back guarantee.
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