Federal forces claim gains in west coast fighting
Dec 22 reports from Tepic and Mazatlan say federal troops advanced near Tepic and Mazatlan amid heavy fighting with rebels. Villa’s forces fortified Chihuahua and northern centers, with reports of looting, empty stores, and churches evacuated as federal and rebel actions reshape control along the rail lines and border areas.
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M City
Tepic
Massilan
Mazatlan
Sihatoa
Chin In
Tel Ud
Chihuahua
Villa
Mercado
Monterey
Hobson Evades Issue in Debate With Donovan
Washington report details a clash between Representative Hobson of Alabama and Representative Donovan over absenteeism and debate on liquor cases. Hobson defends his absence as healthy and necessary, while Donovan accuses him of evading the issue and keeping a low attendance record to collect pay.
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Our-State
Washington
Hobs
Alabama
Repre- Donovan
Donovan
Hobson
Congress
Petit Jury
Age-Herald
House of Representatives
River Company Ratifies Agreement Ending Five Year Dispute
Hartford December meeting ratifies pacto by which Northern Connecticut Securities gains control of the Connecticut River Company ending a five year dispute that involved Congress state legislature and courts over Windsor Locks Canal Water Power and a proposed dam above Windsor Locks. Directors expected to authorize withdrawal of complaints and dismiss petitions in a May 1911 suit in Superior Court Passaic New Jersey traffic on Northern New Jersey trolley roads soars during holiday rush
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Hartford
Connecticut River Company
Northern
Connecticut Securities Company
Windsor Locks
Connecticut River
Securities ‘Company
Obsequies for James Spargo Held in Bridgeport
Funeral services were held today at 1285 Noble Avenue for James Spargo a noted builder and contractor who died after a long life of community service. Rev E A Barnes led the ceremony with a sermon and tributes from Pequonnock lodge I O O F and Lakeview Cemetery directors. Interment followed at Lakeview with pallbearers and church officials assisting then later obituaries recall Rebecca J Cote widow of Charles H Cote, famed for the Ghost Shows from the Coles Parlor Opera House.
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James Spargo
Noble, Lavenue
E. A. Barnes
Charles Simpson
Bridgeport Christian Union Mission
Hin
Lottie Bennett_ Bang
Jesus
Pequonnock Lodge
Lakeview Cemetery Association
Washington Park Church
L. B. Nickerson
QO. I. ,Lee
E. E B. Chaffee
E. H. Phelps
E. J .Williams
W. G. Crabtree
Lakeview Cemetery
Rebecca
Charles. H. Cote
Bridgeport
Utica
Stratford
Charles
Coles Parlor
State Street
Main Street
United States
Hur Sands
Obituary and City Lighting Tour Plans Mentioned
Obituary notes Patrick O Morgan burial at St Patrick's Church with Rev Fr Picker officiating in Wilmington. Also report on a City Common Council lighting tour led by Mayor Wiser inspecting new street light plates and lighting conditions amid raids on gambling houses with a large local delegation, interment in Torrington.
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Wiser
Patrick O. Horgan
Center Street
Stratford Horse Abandoned After Glanders Report
Following a Connecticut Humane Society investigation by Agent F H Downa and Agent Alexander Howell in Stratford, an abandoned horse developed a glanders attack after a run away incident. The animal was brought before noon today to a local facility. Gilbert L Schofield is under arrest in Norwalk on charges of non support of his wife, Annie, living at 27 Chester Street.
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F. H. Downa
Connecticut Humane Society
Alexander. Howell
Stratford
Federal
Ana
Korte
Aibout
Lindley
North
Gilbert “L. Schofield
Norwalk
Bridgeport
Annie
Chester Street
John W. Loomis
Kossuth Street
Mary Loomis
Norwich
Conn
Sedgewick
Connecticut Light Infantry
Claims Committee Seeks Large Appropriation Increase
The city claims committee seeks about $4,500, four times the last council’s allowance, to cover personal services and related costs. The deficit of $692 is noted but its purpose is unclear. the report filed with Farmer Want Ads presents the figures and context from Milwaukee. Also noted are civil war veteran John W Loomis death and other brief items including spartan notices and sentences.
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Common Council
Board of Apportionment and Taxation
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Bank of London
Mexico
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Thing & C.O
Main St
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Passaic
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New Jersey
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Henry Hogan
Michael
William O'Neil
James Caesey
Martin Sweeney
Agent Howell
Chase
Claims Committee
Pittaburet
Woman's Health League
London
Milwaukee
Roman Schubert
Rich
Aute
Little Valley
George Coyer
Cattaraugus
Auburn
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Travelers Insurance Company, Liability Department
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