Final touch to defiance Mexicans doubt U S bluff
Nov 18 report says Huerta's defiance nears final touch as Congress forms, while Washington despatches doubt US support. Rumors persist of Huerta resigning after ratification, but officials and papers argue Washington bluffing. Rebels reportedly attack Victoria in Tamaulipas outskirts as fighting rages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mexican Congress
Huerta
Washington
Wilson
John Lind
Lim
Congress
Foca
Yoon
Hom
United States
Gindag Victoria
Tamantved
Washington Hears No New Report
In Washington today President Wilson and his cabinet reviewed the Mexican situation. Officials noted no change from overnight developments as talks focus on the new Congress and potential U S actions. The embargo question and possible blockade were discussed without firm decisions.
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Wilson
Washington
D. C
New
Mexican Congress
United States
Iranza
Muc
Constitutionalists assert control in Mexican oil region
Vera Cruz November 18 Rear Admiral Roush aboard the Louisiana reports General Aguilar has given Tuxpam until Thursday to surrender and controls the area north of the Pompo river. Captain Wood aboard the Nebraska notes Aguilar’s aim to protect property yet oppose the English. Tanquijo’s leader says oil field revenues will be controlled to cut federal funds and oil supply to railroads. Eagle Oil told not to pay debts, while town agents mobilize. American women and children in Tamishna expected to reach Tampico.
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Vera Cruz
Roush
Louisiana
Aguilar
Tuxpam
Spencer
Wood
Nebraska
Pompo River
Tanquijo Wayne
Carrana
Henny
Eagle Oil Company
Stunt
Tamishna
Tampleo
Threats Send Mexican Telegram To Texas Governor
A telegraph from 127 Mexicans to Governor Colquitt protests prosecutions of men arrested near Carrizo Springs for smuggling. It warns Texas will answer to the Mexican nation if harsh sentences proceed, citing convictions and calls for liberty of oppressed people. The governor’s reply is reported as received.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Carrizo
Colquitt Yosten
San Marcos
Carriz Springs
Cot Ln
Colquitt
Texans vow to defend rights amid Mexican threat
Gov. Colquitt announced Texas will uphold laws and protect citizens if violence arises from Mexican threats. He confirmed readiness of the Texas National Guard after a conference with Adjutant General Hutchings. The governor said federal troops delayed action during a border outbreak as Texas Rangers were mobilized.
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Texas
Americas
San Marcos
Wuahit Ma
C. K. Colquitt
Hutchings
Texas National Guard
Colquitt
Washington
Texas Rangers
New York Central Chief Resigns After 44 Years
William Brown, who rose from section hand to president of the New York Central Nines, resigned today. The resignation becomes effective January 1. Brown, about 1900 years old, has served 44 years and led an army of 160,000 employees as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Navy
William Brown
New York Central
Vermont Grangers' Work Described At National Grange
Master W N Cady reporting at the National Grange convention in Manchester says Vermont state grange serves 20,000 loyal patrons. Emphasizes strengthening existing granges, expanding agricultural education, and uniting producers with consumers to boost farming viability and civic standing. The Vermont Grange notes improving membership, field days, fairs, and fraternal activities while boasting over $10,000 in treasury and promise of progress.
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W. N. Cady
National Convent
Manchester
N. J
Navy
Lacont
National Grange
W. ON. Cady
Verimont State Grange
Vermont
Green Mountain
West
Grange
Nrer
Man fined for killing a doe in Bellows Falls court
Albert Hakey of Grafton was fined $10 by Judge O'Brien yesterday afternoon for killing a doe. The case followed a prior similar incident in the local court last Friday.
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Bellows Falls
Albert Hakey
Grafton
O'Brien
Grave crisis looms as East Indian strike spreads
Durban reports a nationwide East Indian labor walkout feared to halt major industries. Authorities brace for disorder amid arrests and allegations of flogging deaths. East Indian workers, vital to mines farms railroads and plantations, could cripple South Africa’s economy across Natal and colonies.
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Natal
South Africa
Durban
South Court
Nepal
Ponl
Dunder
Union of South Africa
Indiana
Men Willing to Arbitrate in Textile Strike
Lawrence Nov 1 The textile mills operate with fewer workers as some managers remain absent while strikers press for shorter hours. The state board of conciliation and arbitration works to arrange a meeting among interested parties. Strikers express willingness to arbitrate but demand a shorter workday, while the strike continues. Firemen in many plants join in solidarity, keeping operations going though with reduced staff.
Shoe Workers Strike Shuts Local Milwuakee Factory
Five hundred members of theWasted shoe workers union went on strike at a Milwaukee factory over changes in the piecework system, lowering wages. Arvid Helander and J R Oldham of Lynn Mass arrived to lead, while strikers demand old pay rate and midweek pay before closing time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukae
Wasted Show Workers’ Union
Arvid Helander
J. R. Oldham
Lynn
Mass
Thir See Who
Stri Nak
Probing Anthracite Rates Begin Interstate Inquiry
Philadelphia officials opened an interstate commerce board inquiry into anthracite coal tariffs. The testimony covered transport routes and methods across the state. Key witnesses from Jersey Central included Edward E. Kerwin and William H. Marron, with commissioners aiming to curb rates and practices.
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Philadelphia
Jersey Central Re
Interstate Cor Merce Commrnisior
Markie
East
Edward E. Kerwin
Jersey Central
Jersey City
Willam Sweeney
Dirkeion
William H. Marron
Elientethpart
N. J
Ub Yenterdas
Quarantine Dispute Triggers School Strike Over Diptheria
In Natick a girl from a home under aphtheria quarantine attended the School Street Grammar School yesterday causing upper classes to strike. The committee ordered fumigation and health checks, with possible clinic work today. The student, Alies Hitt, said she arrived with her father after learning her sister had diphtheria symptoms. The quarantine followed a doctor’s warning of a severe sore throat in the Witt household.
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West Warwick
KH. T
School Street Grammar School
Natick
Cline Reine
Alies Hitt
Abi
Providence Daetor
Prowler at White House Held for Mental Evaluation
A prowler found in the White House back yard was arrested and taken to Washington Hospital for examination. The individual, identified by authorities, faced assessment of mental condition after the incident dated November 18.
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White House
Washington
Wietasne
Clyde Wythers
Whiehington S
Smallpox at St. Albans Prompts Schoolfanning Action
In St. Albans on November 16 two residents of Arthur Hown’s Oak Street household contracted smallpox along with other contagious illnesses. Local officials report vaccinations funded by the city and ordered school pupils west of the Central Vermont tracks to show proof of vaccination or be kept from classrooms. The city health board and council moved to fumigate schools weekly and to cover vaccination costs if needed.
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St. Albans
Arthur Hown
Oak Street
Messenger Street
Fairfield Street
Casemare
Arthur O. Morton
Dee
Paige
Upton
Augusta Palmver
Wairfield Street School
Nix
Morton
Mwenger Street School
Enmel
Board of Health
Central
Vermont
Hewith
Town Talk: Local Society and Visits Amid Winter Notes
Mr and Mrs Edward Byer visited city friends before returning to Ipswich Mass Fred Julien left yesterday for Iberville for a project Kilmer Warsieworth of Waitfield a former resident visited the city Mrs Salome Bailey of Montpelier sustained injuries in a fall at the post office Recent reports mention Ava Mirg destined for Boston then Genoa and Venice for a winter stay Henn of Nelson street will join her husband in Omaha The 400 Monday Afternoon Whist club enjoyed a gathering at Mr Page s home Mrs Albing Comte and son head to San Francisco Lines Bin arrived in San Francisco visiting Thante Rossi The Methodist brotherhood meets tomorrow at Epworth league parlors with a mock trial Indias night series by Vineltin club planned at elm room Perlay A Youn g nearly recovered from a gymnastic injury at fire headquarters Mr McAllister of Manchester is ill Mrs Goodfellow will travel to Manchester Misses Tier and Ruth Waterman hosted twenty young women for a kitchen shower in honor of Miss Mae Carson with gifts and recipes"}
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Mrdward Byer
Iater
Mass
Fred Julien
Mensnot Street
Lott
Iberville
Waitefield
Salome Bailey
Montpelier
Antonio Salvatore
North Main Street
Toston
CunaAd
Gena
Genoa
Ske
Venice
Hie
Henn
Nelson Street
Iit Tango Orsaha
Husband
Levin
San Francisco
Leagie
Arombiere Anil Fries
Hy C. Young
South Main Street
Tunbridge
Youn
W. C. McAllister
Manchester
W. H. Goodfellow
Fioolfellow
McAllister
Merchants National Bank of Manchester
Upper Washington Street
Mae Carsen
Lauryl Street
Anita
Mias Carson
Robbery Strikes Southridge as Two Workers Are Mugged
One of the boldest highway robberies in years occurred yesterday afternoon in Southridge near the American Optical Co. on Sectonic Street. Maymaster Robert Dwyer and his assistant John Froedergast were robbed of a box containing about 60 dollars of company money as they moved between shops. Local authorities reported no injuries and are pursuing leads. Winds shift toward moderate southwest across New Hampshire and Vermont tonight.
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Southridge
Mass
New York Arrest Ties to Letter Forgery Accusation
Sidney Moulthrop a stenographer is charged with forging and publishing a letter to Eli Pindell of Peoria Illinois stating terms for a Russia ambassadorship. The warrant cites a forged check of Senator Lewis and a secret service led search occurred as President Wilson faced threats of a broader disclosure.
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New York
Ridney Moulthrop
J. Hamilton Lewis
Ilinois
Elm
Pindell
Peoria
Til
Russia
Lewis
Secret
Wilson Yeatentay
Ree
Arator Lewin
Second Elmwood Cemetery Vandalism Stuns City Officials
Police, cemetery commission and superintendent report a second raid at Elmwood Cemetery within five days. Granite grave markers were toppled or damaged, footprints found after dawn, and suspects are believed to be the same as last Thursday. Officials plan drastic measures including a special night patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood Cemetery
Alexander Hanton
Bene
Sparking thoughts on Mexico in Vermont Loyal Legion talk
At a 40 plus attendance Vermont Military Order of the Loyal Legion meeting at the Vu Ness House Col Herbert Foster of North Calais led remarks with Captain Ira Reeves, ex University of Vermont professor, and Gov Urban Woodbury present. Reeves warned Mexican tensions echo pre Spanish war era noting yellow journalism inflamed evils while predicting no U.S. armed intervention unless a catastrophe like the Maine blows up. He argued army experiences do not cause war and that the Spanish war was forced by public demand, not presidential will.
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Thurlington
Lonquet
Vermont
Military Order of the Loyal
Hell
Vu Ness House
Herbert
Foster
North Calais
Tonermaster
Ira S. Reeves
U.S. A
Anil
University of Vermont
Guy Potter Benton
The
Poventy of Vermont
Urban A. Woodbury
Reeves
Mexico
United States
Maine
Secur
Skinley
Modern Woodmen of America Insurance Dispute Heard
Rutland November 18 Vermont fire court convened in special term with full bench. Case argued involves distribution of an insurance policy for Lottie and Guy Headle et al of Wallingford. Five Rutland county nine other county cases set for heating. adjourned United States session may proceed without a jury.
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Rutland
Vermont
Amrica
Lottie
Guy Headle
Wallingfornt
Bennington County
Rutland County
Windham County
Windsor County
Casey
United Staten
Vermont Livery Stable Proprietor Files for Bankruptcy
John Williams of Waterbury a livery stable proprietor files a petition in bankruptcy with Crk F. 8. Platt of the United States court. Liabilities total 1704.77 assets 3158.97 with 73.15 exempt. A Vermont health board meeting in Montpelier scheduled for Wednesday evening has been postponed due to absence of some members. details to follow.
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John Williams
Waterbury
Ratland
Crk F
Platt
United States Court
Etate Board of Health
Montpelier
Speculation Grows Over Fourth Ward Alderman Seat
As Alderman Dawson's resignation leaves Ward Four unrepresented, Mayor Ward's pending appointee faces council confirmation. Reported candidates include James Grogan of Tirook Street, J. J. Good, Meter Thom, Edwin Keast, and William T. Older, with others discussed in private talks.
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W. H. Ward
David Dawson
Twiliwick
Dinsonth
Ward Four
Ward
Taasmich
Mmyor
Fourth Ward
City Hell
Dawson
Hhe Party
Cpntend
Ward 1
James Grogan
Tirookstreet
Grone
J. J. Good
Good
Meter Tham
Thom
Edwin Keast
Prospect Avenue
Ward Fort
Kenat
William T. Older
Muteh & Calder
Calder
Pan
Ops Council
Wife left hospital as breach of peace cases arise
In City Court yesterday Joseph Pelkey faced breaching peace charges with his wife. Mrs Pelkey left City Hospital and walked home amid rumors. Pelkey paid a fine and costs and went home. Henry Trombley, arrested noon Sunday for alleged provocation and altercation, paid a fine and was released. Joseph Jubin, later charged with intoxication, pleaded not guilty and posted bail. appearance set for next Tuesday.
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Joseph Pelkey
Henry Trombley
City Court
Mra Pelkey
City Hospital
Tutele
Cilcer Harry Gamble
Warant
Joseph Jubin
Gamble
H.W. Scott
RK. A. Hoar
Plattsburg Holds Police Probe Into Gongo Case
Police in Plattsburg received a district attorney request for records on Cebori Gongo formerly of Marre. Acting Chief Gambde confirmed Gongo’s possible plea and an arrest in Mattsturge for statutory violation. Mrs. Gongo was summoned then left for Plattsburg to discuss the matter with local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton County
New York
Cebori Gongo
Marre
Harry Gambde
Gonyo
Elel
Beree
R Mt
Thie Quilinn
Platteburg
Mattsborg
Cording
Batre Olfieri
Gongo
Jett
Matsburg
Guayd
Barre
Plattehare
Farmers Need Water Route for Inland Channel
Jacksonville newspaper dispatch reports the Atlantic Deeper Water Association's sixth annual convention with delegates from Atlantic coast states seeking an inland waterway from Eastport Maine to Key West Florida and Gulf coast links to Galveston. Governor Howe of Vermont urges cooperation, highlighting benefits for abandoned farms and cheaper transport. discussion covers funding from Congress and state aid, with committees formed for credentials, ways and means, next convention timing, and resolutions.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Maine
Florida
Frack E. Howe
Vermont
Atlantic Deeper Water Association
Atlantic Coast
Eastport
Key West
Pla
Galveston
Gulf of Mexico
Conguras
Association
Philadelphia
Atlantic States
Howe
Thas
New York
New England
Pechineaguata
Virginia
Caro House
Georgia
Mr. Howe
Trevelorous
Williat HM. Schott
Pennsylvania
Montpelier High Votes to Sever Athletic Ties
Prin Hollister declined to discuss Montpelier High School action severing athletic relations with Goddard Seminary. The Montpelier athletic association voted to end ties after a student meeting amid long running school sports rivalries and controversy over recent games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prin. Hollister
Montpelier High
Montpelier High School
Goddard Seminary
Hollister
Montpelier
Cindd
Athletic Association
Hae Rage
Ae Association
Fowbhell
Montpelier Jrne
Funeral of Rodney Mills at Congregational church
The funeral for Rodney Mills was held at the Congregational church with Pastor J. W. Barenett officiating. Interment will follow this afternoon at Oak Hill Cemetery in Auburn. Bearers were Charles Mills Leste Big Tiday van Young and Harald Wht, assisted by Mrs. Mills.
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Roney M. Mille
Linley Trimn
Ibealah
Hom
Elm Street
Aulwen
Charles Mille
Leste Big
Titay van Young
Harald
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