Vera Cruz Evacuation Delayed Amid Mexican Conflict
War splits the constitutionalist army with Carranza and Villa factions clashing at Aguascalientes and Leon. General Gonzalez moves from Queretaro to Silao to counter Villa while Chao advances from Aguascalientes. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan discuss Vera Cruz evacuation, awaiting new political guidance.
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EL Paso
Tex
Carranza
Villa
Juarez
Aguascalientes
Leon
Queretaro
Pablo Gonzalez
Silao
Manuel Chao
Carranza Decrees Back American Demands In Mexico
General Carranza issued decrees granting amnesty to Mexicans who served the American government and ordered taxes or customs paid to American officers not to be reimposed. He was urged to comply with American guarantees at Aguascalientes as Washington expected troop withdrawal once terms were met. Authorities expect a central government only after civil factions align, with possible return of $1,000,000 in duties only after stability.
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Carranza
Aguascalientes
Washington
Mexico
Washington Administration
Seek Drug in Sullivan Case Shadows Brunswick Tests
In Houston Maine on November 11 the Mildred Sullivan murder case centers on alleged poisoning after an illegal operation. Prosecution argues a second poison was used to discard the body, while Bowdoin College professors in Brunswick search for drug traces. Kate Michaud testified about locating the body as the case widens against Dr Lionel Dudley and others.
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Houston
Mildred Sullivan
Brunswick
Grace Archibald
Mildred
Bernard Archibald
Whittier
Bowdoin College
Lionel &. Dudley
Alice Pelletier
Perley
Kate O. Michaud
Wallagrass
Cattle Owners Urged to Guard Against Foot and Mouth Disease
Notice from 1920s era authorities warns cattle owners and farmers of foot and mouth disease across the Commonwealth. It advises restricting access to stock, using protective gear for inspectors, posting danger signs, reporting suspicions to state and federal offices, and supporting liberal compensation for destroyed property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
U. S
Mass. Dept. of Animal Industry
Fred F, Walker
My Baby's Life Was Saved By Father John's Medicine
Mrs Britt of Athol Massachusetts testifies that Father John’s Medicine a food tonic saved her baby’s life. Ad text from a page continuation promotes the tonic’s effectiveness and urges readers to try the product.
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John
Mrs. Britt
Kennebunk St
Athol
Mass
Missing Boy Henry Hagan Found on Vermont Farm
Henry Hagan twelve year old Brookline boy with a fondness for cows and chickens has been located at a Vermont farm. A letter from Mrs Beckley informed his mother that the boy is working on the Beckley farm and prefers to stay. He has been on parole from Walpole reformatory and enjoys life on the farm.
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Henry Hagan
Brookline
Vermont
Moon phases and stars with notable dates and events
Almanac style entry notes moon phase changes including new moon on Nov 17 and full moon on Dec 2. It lists times for sunset and moonrise, evening planets Venus and Jupiter, morning star Saturn, auto lamps times, and mentions anniversaries Elizabeth Cady Stanton born 1815 and Montreal surrender 1775.
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Venus
Jupiter
Saturn
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Montreal
Boston Area Fair Weather Through Friday
Forecast for New England calls for fair weather Thursday and Friday with moderate temperatures. Winds from the west to southwest. Readings from Thompson's Spa show temperatures ranging from mid forties to mid sixties with daily averages and year earlier comparisons.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Warship Niger Sinks Off Deal After Explosion
Thousands witness the gunboat Niger sink near Deal and Walmer after a loud explosion. Lifeboats rush to rescue sailors while crowds watch in alarm as survivors cling to wreckage and life boats. The Hope galley assists, rescuing many as the vessel sinks.
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Niger
Deal
Channel
Dixmude
London
London Chronicle
Walmer
Kingsdown
Galley
Hope
John Budd
Budd
United States urged to enforce neutrality in Latin America
Britain pressed the United States to address alleged neutrality violations by Ecuador and Colombia to curb German influence. The British suggested Washington act first, given the Monroe Doctrine, or risk London pursuing the matter directly. Continued on Page 4-Fifth Column.
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Washington
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Ecuador
Colombia
London
Thames
Straits of Dover
Premier Asquith Speech Hints Short War Duration
Premier Asquith in the Commons suggested the war might be shorter than predicted. Reports note German actions near Dixmude and the Yser as well as Allied counterattacks. A German submarine raid near London alarms Britain as the war unfolds in Europe.
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Premier Asquith
Commons
No Word From Missing U. S. Cruisers in Orient
No word reached the Navy Department about the armored cruisers North Carolina and Tennessee in the Mediterranean. Officials, while noting the silence, believed communication difficulties in the war zone explain the lack of word and assured no mishap had occurred.
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Washington
Navy Department
North Carolina
Tennessee
Mediterranean
Tennessee Had Holes in Bulkhead on Tennessee Cruisers
Seaman M W Colgan reports in a private letter from Port Jervis that the cruiser Tennessee had five holes in the watertight bulkheads after leaving Havre France on October 18. He says the crew feared rough weather and being mistaken for a German ship while meeting warships. The letter dated the departure day states Beirut as Tennessee's destination.
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Port Jervis
N. Y
M. W. Colgan
Tennessee
Havre
France
Colgan
Beirut
Pratt Wins Race in Harvard Novice Wherry Event
Ly M. Pratt and S. L. French placed first and second in the Harvard novice wherry race yesterday. R. B. Fuller finished third with F. B. Lund and W. W. Webber also competing in the event.
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Harvard
Ly M. Pratt
S. L. French
R. B. Fuller
F. B. Lund
W. W. Webber
Sunshine Safety Lamp promises powerful home light
The Sunshine Safety Lamp Co proposes a portable gasoline lamp with 300 candle power per night claiming no wick or chimney, safe use, and universal satisfaction. They offer a 15 day free trial and invite readers to send their address for a trial.
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Sunshine Safety Lamp Co
Kansas City
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Chile
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