Federals Move Toward Tuxpam As Rebel Drive Surges
Four hundred infantrymen boarded the gunboat Zaragoza bound for an unclear destination near Tuxpam where rebels have grown stronger. John Lind, Wilson's representative, said he would reach Vera Cruz. meanwhile rebels seize Victoria and Monterey edges as federal forces crumble under repeated rebel charges.
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Vera Cruz
Zaragoza
Tuxpam
John Lind
Wilson
Tampico
Rhode Island
Military Note Signals Joint Push Near Aguascalientes
A report indicates forces plan to merge nearby armies around Aguascalientes or San Luis Potosi for a large coordinated assault on the capital. The objective centers on a general attack coordinated with other fronts.
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Aguascalientes
San Luis Potosi
Chihuahua Evacuates as Federal Forces Withdrew
Federal troops abandoned Chihuahua City after reports of starvation and siege. Generals Salazar and Orozco led about 1000-plus troops retreating toward the mountains near the U.S. border. Frederico More was named civil governor as Villa notes plans for a rebel advance toward Mexico City.
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Juarez
Mex
Chihuahua
United States
Mexico
General Villa
Carranza
Hermosillo
Mexico City
Zacatecas
Aguas Calientes
Frederico More
Villa
Famous Vaudeville Hair Queen Promotes DIY Grower
Madame Rose a noted hair art est celebrity from vaudeville credits a home recipe to grow and beautify hair. Mix half a pint water with one ounce bay rum a box of Barbo Compound and one half ounce glycerine apply to scalp two or three times weekly to soften glossy hair prevent shedding and darken gray.
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Madame Rose
Chicago
Rebel Advance Moves Toward Chihuahua and Mexico City
A rebel courier reports telegraph links at Villa Ahumada and plans to intercept Mercado and capture Orozco and Salazar. The main force may concentrate at Chihuahua for a southward push toward Mexico City within a month. Villa seized provisions and Banco Minero funds in Juarez, with merchants forced to accept rebel money and some store goods seized. US Consul Edwards retrieved keys but could not guarantee safety.
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Villa Ahumada
Carranza
Mercado
Ojinaga
Orozco
Salazar
Chihuahua
Mexico City
Banco Minero
Juarez
Villa
United States
Edwards
Border War Munitions Smuggling Defies Embargo Says Bliss
A War Department release from Brigadier General Bliss details how arms and ammunition cross the U S Mexican border despite patrols. He cites broad sympathy for Mexican rebels along the line and warns a sizable U S army presence will be needed on the border long term.
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Washington
Mexico
Bliss
War Department
International Line
United States
Orozco
Chihuahua
Huerta
William Bayard Hale
Carranza
Nogales
Bryan
Wilson
Fletcher
Navy Department
Gulf
Aguilar
Vera Cruz
Suffrage Congress Opens in Washington at 45th NAWSA Session
The 45th annual National American Woman Suffrage Association convention opens with Dr. Anna Howard Shaw stressing that women now demand a constitutional amendment enfranchising them. Illinois is celebrated for its 1912 victory as delegates from multiple states gather amid banners and applause. Patty R. Jacobs receives the night’s strongest ovation for challenging Southern views on voting.
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Washington
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Anna Howard Shaw
Illinois
President Shaw
Lucy Burns
Dr. Shaw
Patty R. Jacobs
Birmingham
Ala
Nina Ailendar
Aliee Paul
North Carolina
South Carolina
National Association
Shaw
Marie V. Smith
New York
Mary W. Dennett
Rebels Mobilize Near Monterey Threaten City
Reports from Candela near Monterey indicate rebels are massing to attack Monterey. Banks report large gold withdrawals with $600,000 moved last week and refugees deposit $200,000 in Laredo. The Bank of London and Mexico Monterey branch closes and Banco Mercantil withdraws deposits. General Rubio Navarrete’s forces were not annihilated. troops were seen returning to Monterey after losing at Victoria.
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Laredo
Victoria
Navarrete
Monterey
Candela
Bank of London
Mexico
Banco Mercantil
Rubio Navarrete
Women on trial for riding woman on a rail
Six women and one man faced Lake County Circuit Court on December 1 charged with riding Mrs. John Richardson on a rail months earlier. Defendants Emma Stadfelt Alma Walton Lavina Raymond Mary Satchel Kate Wagner Ann Stadfeldt and Edward Krepel appeared as juror examinations began. The State seeks juror pledges to punish the women as it would men.
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Waukegan
John Richardson
Lake County
Emma Stadfelt
Alma Walton
Lavina Raymond
Mary Satchel
Kate Wagner
Ann Stadfeldt
Edward Krepel
Krepel
Message to Thin Folks Promises Quick Weight Gain
A mid century style advertisement urges skinny readers to use Sargel tablets to boost digestion and absorb fats, claiming rapid flesh-building results. It markets the product as inexpensive and effective with a money back guarantee and cautions that substantial weight gain is expected.
Florida Girl Weds Dublin native in Florida ceremony
Miss Nell Fletcher daughter of Senator Duncan A. Fletcher of Florida married Lionel Smith-Gordon of Dublin Ireland at All Souls Church in Washington. Officiating was Rev A G B Pierce. The couple left for New York then to sail to the Mediterranean for their honeymoon. Smith-Gordon is the son of Sir Lionel Smith-Gordon of Alderholt Lodge Salisbury England.
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Washington
Europe
Nell Fletcher
Duncan A. Fletcher
Florida
Lionel Smith-Gordon
Dublin
Ireland
All Souls' Church
A. G. B. Pierce
New York
Mediterranean
Sir Lionel Smith-Gordon
Alderholt Lodge
Salisbury
England
Duncan Y. Fletcher
HarrIs & Ewing
Washington, D. C
Rendering Co Fined Eight Thousand for Monopolizing Trade
The Consolidated Rendering Company of Boston was fined 8000 by Judge Morton in the U S District Court for monopolizing the New England render ing business in violation of the Sherman act. The company pleaded nolo contendere through counsel Charles F Choate. Government representative William S Gregg stated the charges against officers Horatio W Heath Edward A Tilden Edward F Swift and George H Swift were not pressed after the fine.
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Consolidated Rendering Company of
Boston
Morton
United States District Court
New England
Charles F. Choate
William S. Gregg
United States Attorney General
Horatio W. Heath
Edward A. Tilden
Chicago
Men Arrested After Weighing Man For Bet
Edward P. Johnson of Malden paid $18 to be weighed by three men in a Leverett street saloon when they tried to guess his weight for fun. After the tests Johnson found $18 missing from his pocket. The trio Thomas J. McNamar a, Lawrence M. Silk, and Walter J. McDermott were arrested by Special Officers Fay and Maguire.
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Edward P. Johnson
Malden
Leverett Street
Johnson
Thomas J. McNamara
Lawrence M. Silk
Cambridge
Walter J. McDermott
Somerville
Fay
Maguire
Receivers Report Profit for Pope Manufacturing Co
Colonel George Pope and Charles A. Morse receivers report Pope Manufacturing Co at Westfield is profitable in their first court filing. The plant's annual output is 0,000 bicycles and 4000 motorcycles. They say $150,000 in receivers' certificates must be borrowed to continue operations.
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George Pope
Charles A. Morse
Pope Manufacturing Company
Judge Dodge
United States District Court
Westfield
Oldest School Pupil in Missouri At 83 in Lebanon
In Lebanon Missouri 83 year old Mary Long nicknamed Aunt Mary Long begins night school at a recently formed ARC class. She is described as physically spry mentally alert and the star pupil among a group of older African American learners.
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Lebanon
Missouri
United States
Mary Long
Cardinal to Attend Vesper at Cathedral Anniversary
Arrangements are set for a Wednesday 8 o'clock vesper at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross to celebrate the feast of St Francis Xavier. Cardinal O'Connell will preside with Rev Joseph Koesters of China as preacher and a juvenile choir performing. Officers include Rev Joseph F McGlinchey Celebrant and Rev Neil J Cronin as deacon. Attendance expected at capacity with 11 000 promoters invited from the diocese.
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Cathedral of the Holy Cross
St. Francis Xavier
Society of the Pro Pagation of the Faith
Foreign Missions
Cardinal O'Connell
Joseph Koesters
P. di
China
T. L
William B. Vinigan
Mer. M
Splaine
D. D
James C. Redican
Society of the Propagation of the Faith
Reverend John M G Foster Named Rector of Andover Church
The Rev John M G Foster longtime rector of the Church of the Messiah and Episcopal diocese of Massachusetts official received a unanimous call to become rector of Christ Church Andover He is Harvard educated 82 and studied at Andover Theological School the University of Göttingen and Berlin noting his shift from Congregationalism to Episcopalian before graduation
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John McGaw Foster
Church of the Messiah
Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts
Christ Church, Andover
Harvard
Andover Theological School
University of Gottingen
Berlin
Mentho Laxene Homemade Remedy Promises Big Savings
Readers are urged to save money by making Mentho Laxene cough syrup at home. The ad claims buying patent medicines wastes money on syrup, bottles, and labels, and provides a simple mixing method with boiling water sugar and Mentho Laxene essence to treat coughs colds and prevent serious illnesses. It guarantees refund if dissatisfied.
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Dribs
Olive Tablets offer liver aid and gentle cleansing
Dr Edward s Olive Tablets described as a purely vegetable laxative substitute for calomel. Claimed to improve skin tone and energy by stimulating the liver and bowels without dangerous effects. Sold nationwide by The Olive Tablet Company in Columbus Ohio for 10¢ to 25¢ per box.
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Fairbank Soneany
Gold Dust Twins
Ien
Buss
Smith-Gordon
Nell
Trio
Pope Mfg
Paris
Holland
Jordan Marsh Company
Ideal Christmas Store
Andover Church
Eugene M. Pullen
Carpenter
Marcellus Avenue
Manasquan
N. J
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