Rebels Driven Back From Tampico After Four Days of Fight
Reports say Mexican Federal garrison at Tampico, aided by gunboats, repelled a four day siege by constitutionalists. Foreigners evacuated to safety aboard American battleships Rhode Island Virginia and New Jersey with 195 men 166 women and 146 children among refugees.
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Tampico
United States
Tacoma
Chester
Rhode Island
Virginia
New Jersey
Navy Department
Washington
Department
Bravo
Zaragoza
Vera Cruz
Fletcher
Mexican
Huerta
Chihuahua
Villa
General Chao
Spain
Harry Scobell
Otto Kueck
Kueck
Barstow Briefs Highlight Local People and Events
Barstow notes include J R Lane of Rhyolite visiting and predicting Calico decline, A D Tyler back from Bakersfield on the Saint and Angel, Gilham’s grove for picnics, and plans for a spring swimming hole. Pasadena visitors, Union church bazaar success, holiday outings, and local ads for Tungsten lamps and Oliver Typewriters populate the page.
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J. R. Lane
Rhyolite
Calico
Barstow
A. D. Tyler
Bakersfield
Joburg
Gilham’s
Compton's Grove
North Road
Kt. D
R. McAdam
Mr. Reynolds
Pasadena
Geo. B. Seeds
Los Angeles
E. E. Smith
Southern Califina Congregational Conference
Union Church
Lee’s Hall
Lee
the Union Church
Leota Snyder
Glendale
Calif
Kendrick
R. D. Compton
W. H. Linhart
L. J. Henderson
San Bernardino
Wm. Hilton
San Francisco
J. L. Stanfield
Oliver Typewriter
A. D. Tyle
Cincinnati Engineer Elected Dayton City Manager
H. M. Waite the Cincinnati city engineer has been chosen as Dayton City Manager with a salary of 12,500 dollars per year.
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H. M. Waite
Cincinnati
Dayton
Hig Galary
Christmas Carols and Verses From Various Poets
A compact anthology excerpt features Christmas poems and carol fragments by Christina Rossetti Walter Scott John Milston D M Mulock Craik Henry W Longfellow Matthew Margaret Deland Alfred Tennyson and John G Whittier celebrating light joy and sacred themes in festive verse.
The Little Fellers Snowflake Greeting
A verse urging care for the little ones as winter deepens and Christmas approaches. The poem hints at sharing cheer with children in gray days, calling on readers to bring warmth and friendship to those in need during the season.
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Atlanta, Constitution
Local Notes Roundup Barstow December Socials and Travel
Coroner Fuller left for Nipton after an inquest into Geo Hines body. Mrs J P King and children set out for a three month Utah Colorado tour. Stanfields visited Los Angeles for business by auto. school closed for Christmas. F L Hanna to attend Blythe cotton carnival December 20. Barstow ads note accessories and gifts at The Novelty and spirella corsets. Elm street sand coat improves area. Waterman and Mrs Scott visiting ranch. Mrs Waterman recovering slowly.
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Fuller
Geo. Hines
Nipton
J. P. King
Utah
Colorado
Kk. L. Stanfield
Los Angeles
James Mudgett
F. L. Hanna
Santa Fe
Barstow
Blythe
Novelty
Elm Street
Algo
Pr. J. $. Waterman
Brooklyn
E. M. Scott, Jr
San Francisco
How to Make Christmas Sweets
HI candy season is with us as families make homemade sweets for Christmas. The article details tested recipes for fudge and other confections, including milk and chocolate fudge method, optional nuts or peanut butter, and ways to finish with chocolate dips and nut coatings.
Railroad Affairs Juan Nannez Accepts Car Inspector Post
Railroad notes list Juan Nannez as car inspector and J W Smith heading to Ft Madison IA for holidays. A Beithan and mother enjoy holidays in Los Angeles. 8 M Miller visits LA to see Santa. Jos Mayolette Sr accepts car inspector post. R W Wooper returns from LA after two weeks in hospital. Gilham's advertises Christmas groceries and fresh produce.
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Juan, Nannez
J. W. Smith
Ft. Madison
Iowa
A. Beithan
Mother
Los Angeles
M. Miller
Santas Claus
Jos. Mayolette
R. W. Wooper
Boilermakers
Gilham’s
National Highway Notes From The Tourists' Register
Travelers from Needles Los Angeles and other cities report road conditions across California and Arizona. Commenters praise road quality along certain routes while calling for more signs and directions at diverging points. Some reports note rough sections and need for attention.
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Dan E B. Crayne
A. J. Friede
Needles
Los Angeles
Coalition of Roads
Gool
T. J. Murphy
Marie Prenlergast
Summi
Victorville
Cajon
Henry Ketadene
Gus Melhase
Klamath Falls
Ore
California
Arizona
Reo
Phoenix
Yuma
A.C. Shell
Beverly Hills
M. FP. Campbell
Kramer
Barstow
J. E. Wallis
C. L. Wallis
QC. Edwards
M. Hf
Hannas
M. L. Jenks
Camp Cady
J. C. Wylie
Berkeley
Maraton
Improvements at Manix Marksh
Keith of Manix reports 160 acre homestead with 100 fruit trees and 10 acres cultivated. He expects final proof in January and is Manix mayoral candidate. J Tompking has built a large barn and aims a pumping plant and alfalfa field. Dr H J Andrews from Hollywood claims west half of Sec 8 for immediate improvement. A W Bull built a bungalow with garage and a large water well. Dawnsite improvements soon underway.
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Marks
Keith
Manix
Barstow
J. Tompking
Ile
Soam
H. J. Andrews
Hollywood
Sec. 8
A. W. Bull
Trucker Jumps From Train Kills Man Near Daggett
George Vimes about 40, beating his way, fell from a Santa Fe freight near Daggett on Wednesday night and died from a head wound before reaching Barstow for treatment. Coroner Fuller presided as an inquest found accidental death. Body at White & Platt's morgue awaiting ID. reportedly left a wife and children in Salt Lake City.
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George Vimes
Santa Fe
Daggett
Barstow
Fuller
White & Platt
Salt Lake City
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Christina Rossetti
Walter Scott
Heaven
John Milston
D. M. Mulock Craik
Henry W. Longfellow
Matthew
Margaret Deland
Alfred Tennyson
John G. Whittler
the Tourists’ Register
W. D. Waterman
Arthur Waterman
B. I
D. B
Sunderland
Freeport, Ill
San Diego
Speedwell
W. D. Anderson
Miami
Ariy
Geo. Hutton
Chatfield
Minn
San Iluego
H. WH
Edgar Winds
Searchlight
Vna Ford
John R. Taylor
Am Ford
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