Bands Invade Mexican Soil Steadily and Fiercely
Reports from Laredo Texas describe filibuster bands crossing the Rio Grande near Nuevo Laredo and near the city, engaging Carrancista troops. About 6 filibusters and 1 soldier wounded in clashes, with larger groups mounted and supplied. Separate outpost skirmishes near El Paso involve Kentucky National Guard and Mexican snipers across the Tio Grande with no confirmed casualties.
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Rio Grande
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Tio Grande
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Kentucky Infantry
Union Station
Hale
Physicians Raise Prices in New Health Care Schedule
In Hoston Dee 2, physicians announce a price increase effective January 1. The cost of services will double for certain consultations and night calls will be more expensive than day calls. The new schedule details higher rates for evenings and nights with specific time slots.
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Hoston
Dee
How Is Your Liver A Curious Medical Riddle From Lowell
A fragmented 19th century medical note from Lowell Massachusetts uses odd phrasing to discuss liver health and symptoms like constipation and mouth discomfort. It mentions miners and a physician figure, offering a glimpse into quirky patient questions and remedies of the era.
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Lowell
Stock Market Dives on Foreign Outlook Fear
New York Dec 29 The stock market on the New York Stock Exchange fell again amid heavy liquidation tied to the international situation led by Mexico. Trading was brisk after Wall Street saw a belated forecast of Germanys note, with rails and key industrials plunging and international bonds hitting new lows. Nominal rallies at midday failed to reverse the broad downbeat.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Mexico
Wall Street
Germany
United States Steel
Gulf Steel
Allende
First & West Indies
Central Leather
Mexican Petroleum
Pork bills threatened with Wilson veto sparks clash
Washington reports say pork barrel public buildings flood control and rivers and harbors measures totaling about 120 million may be vetoed by President Wilson. The administration notes revenue needs for the next fiscal year and plans to press the pork bills to the limit, with the president expected to explain his stance to Congress if they jeopardize other legislation.
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Washington
White House
Congress
Roman Oil Wells Destroyed by Allied Mission
London reports William Rutherford MP states the value of oil fields destroyed during a Roman retreat reached 800,000 pounds. He claims a British military mission carried out wholesale destruction under headquarters orders, leaving properties and stock utterly useless. German General Staff narrative quotes the rape of Roumanian oil fields as "terrible."
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London
Hunan Consolidated Oil Fields Corporation
William M. Rutherford
West Derby
Liverpool
Volke Zeitung
Cologne
Emperor's Warning on Germany and Peace Talks
Petrograd dispatch reports an imperial order to the Russian army stating Germany faces impending defeat as Allied strength grows. The emperor rejects immediate peace, urging continued fighting to secure Constantinople, free Poland, and prevent a treacherous reprise of attack, while praising Russia’s sacrifices and vowing no peace until final victory.
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London
Racha
Germany
Ememy
Russia
Constantinople
Poland
Tontdemor
Congress Urges Trade Neutrality For Peace Treaty
Washington December 99 Representative Till of Tennessee urged neutral nations to influence peace treaty terms. He announced plans to introduce a House resolution backing an international trade agreement to prevent economic conflicts and wars. Hull supported formulating methods to reduce tariffs discrimination and promote fair global trade.
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Washington
Tennessee
Congress
Hull
Mull
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Norwich University Erolls Broad Chapel Talk Series
Norwich University has instituted a yearlong chapel talk series to broaden undergraduate view of college life. A faculty committee selects speakers from engineering, journalism, law, and other professions to discuss social activities, athletics, current events, finances, admissions, and culture to foster college spirit and broader education.
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Dimner
Vermont
Cargo space taken by British government order
New York on December 29 Lieutenant Cha nor futhriv of the Mritieh admiralty announced that starting January 1 the British government will require ships to reserve five percent of cargo space for war needs. Forty seven point ninety seven percent remains for civilian use and thirty seven point one tenth percent for wheat. The policy marks a shift from the prior forty percent civilian share.
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New York
Chanor Futhriv
Mritieh Admiralty
British Steamship Companion
Veteran ball players shifted to umpiring and coaching roles
The article notes veteran stars like White, Mo riarty, and Hartwell being reassigned toward umpiring and scouting duties with the Pirates, Yankees, and Toledo organization. It also mentions players such as Farrell and Mogridge contributing to New York’s pitching staff while Harter becomes a third baseman prospect for Toledo.
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I Menguen
Itty Tranefiell
Lage Io Nationale
Vitteborg Pirates
George Moriarty
John Wom
Hrawefield
Iaseman
Pirates
Philadelphia
Amy Dewit
Gover
Werth
Frankrowley
Amther
Farrell
Mogridge
New York
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