Capital losing faith in rule of Carranza
United States outlook on Mexico soured as Carranza refuses to sign protocol. Reports from northern Mexico claim Carranza’s control collapsed, Villa with about 9,900 troops terrorizes the region, and a border settlement seems unlikely without new actions. Torreon falls to Villa forces. consular reports confirm events and note Carranza garrison weaknesses.
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Carranza
Washington
Mexico
United States
Joint Commission
Philadelphia
States Department
Villa
Lane
New ‘York
Mexican American“ Commission
State Department
Etary Lane
Joint Commisasion
Atmapheed
Capranda
State
Carrafza
Fale
Torreon
Paso
Bravo
Talamante
Francisco Murgula
Chihuahua City
Geni Murgula
Chisbuat
Guerrero
Santa Rosalia
Parral
Howard Gray
Hoemuller
Ricquet
Jiminez
Carraza
el Oro
Priest Attacks Bonus System During Christmas Mass
In New York at St Patrick's Cathedral Rev John F O Rourke denounces bonuses as wasteful, says honest wages eliminate need for bonuses, condemns charity lacking justice, and criticizes modern education. He links war to rulers who ignore Christian teaching and urges justice before charity. A special mass honors Father McCann with Cardinal Farley presiding. The Snetoppen arrives Halifax with cargo water aboard crew missing.
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New York
John F. O'Rourke
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Justice
Charity
Grant
Hudson
Calvary
Eliot
George Bernard Shaw
Father O’rourke
Europe
Father C. Borchmann McCann
St. Patrick's
Bistrop Thomas F. Cusack
Albany
St. Patrick’s
Father McCann
William McCann
Walter McCann
Dinal Farley
Peter Buckley
Michael Lucky
John J. Quinn
Bernard ¥. McQuade
Michael J. Lavall
V. G
Snetoppen
Havre
Halifax
Free Pile Cure Promised with No Cost or Pain
An advertisement touts a personal method claimed to permanently cure piles. It promises a free trial treatment sent to any reader regardless of case history or age and urges immediate mail requests with a coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall, Mich
Gymnastics central to training armies in early war
R Tait McKenzie outlines at the National College Athletic Association meeting how gymnastics shaped soldiers. He details daily routines at Aldershot, instructors rebuilding staffs after 1914, bayonet training, mass drills, and the role of physical training in rehabilitation and return to active service.
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New York
National College Athletic Association
R. Tait McKenzie
University of Pennsylvania
England
Aldershot
Symnasium
Hoffr
General Hospital
Fitness and discharge standards in WWI military service
The passage discusses how men deemed fit for limited service or garrison duty may rejoin the army after graded treatment and training. It notes that about half of participants regain effectiveness, with training yielding lasting increases in physical efficiency and mental alertness.
Hastings Ends 19-Week Trolley Strike Revival Car Returns
In Hastings-on-Hudson the first trolley since the strike resumed service at 9 am after 19 weeks. Ice on tracks caused a two hour delay from Yonkers via Warburton avenue but no demonstrations or disorder occurred. Weather was stormy and slippery. operation to Uniontown planned for tomorrow after track cleaning.
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Hastings-on-the-Hudson
Hastings
Warburton Avenue
Yonkers
Uniontown
Newtown News Letter Reports Local Deaths and Events
Newtown relatives attend funeral in Sandy Hook for Charles Bradley of Danbury. widow daughter of Patrick Blake of Hanover. Misses Ella and Margaret Blake attend John A. Killian’s funeral in Bridgeport. Driving horse at Newtown Inn stables injured on icy road near Sandy Hook station. euthanized by Danbury vet. J. A. Tilson loses horse to colic. uses delivery horse meanwhile. W. B. Glover family in Norwalk for relative’s funeral. John Cribben of Passaic visits. E. J. Thrall Jr. relocates near Dayton and Glen. wife recovering from fire shock. Premiere Manufacturing to implement efficiency basis Jan 1 1917. bonuses to follow next year. S. N. E. Tel. Co. pays substantial Christmas bonuses. smallest $13, many $100+. Betts family hosts Mrs. Ackley with Miss Mary Harrigan. Glover Warner ill with pneumonia in Montclair. parents and Sandy Hook aunt attend. Local basketball fans attend Blue Ribbon game in Bridgeport. James Donovan of Lancaster, Pa., visiting Newtown relatives.
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Newtown
Charles Bradley
Danbury
Sandy Hook
M. J. Bradley
Bridgeport
Ella
Margaret Blake
John A. Killian
St.Patrick’s Church
Patrick Blake
Hanover
Newtown Inn
Express
J. A. Tilson
S. N. E. Tel. Co
Betts
William PB. Ackley
Mary Harrigan
Glover Warner
Montclair
New Jerms
Austin Warner
Vicksburg
George F. Taylor
8. P. Glover
Bridgepot
Edward
Harry
Robert Bradley
John C
Leary
Nora
Izabeth Blake
Edward Talty
James Donovan
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Leonardi’s Liver Aid Promises Steady Nerves
Ad touts Leonardi’s Liver-Aid as a safe, vegetable remedy for a healthy liver and steady nerves. Claims it aids digestion, eliminates griping, and helps with headaches, dizziness, and other ailments from an inactive liver. Available for 50 cents at local drugstores.
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Leonardi
Hiddie’s
Main Street
Orange crop saved in Southern California citrus belt
G Harold Powell general manager of the California Fruit Growers Exchange stated that the orange crop as a whole had not suffered from the late night low temperatures in southern California's citrus belt. He added that shipment volumes would not be reduced.
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Ios Angeles
California
G. Harold Powell
California Fruit Growers' Exchange
Harmony Grange Holds Special Meeting and Local Events
A special Harmony Grange meeting initiated three candidates in two degrees last Thursday. Monroe schools closed Friday for Christmas observances and a week off for teachers and students. Local births, resignations, travel, and family visits are noted along with crude oil price news from Standard Oil to Louisiana.
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Harmony Grange
Sterling S. Hubbell
Victor Nelson
Carolyn Clark
Meriden
Myron
Clark
Fred P. Sherman
Stepney
Benjamin S. Hurd
Griffith Hospital
Derby
Merwin W. Johnson
George W. Burr
Louis N. Thompson
William
Ansonia
Alex Sinclair
Bridgeport
Lizzie Sears
Edwin C. Shelton
William E. French
White Hills
Washington Lodge
No. 19
Standard Oil Co
Louisiana
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Mira
Mary Talbot
Ottumwa, Ie
Professor McKenzie
College Athletic Association of System
Armer
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
HE Turinging
Monroe
Victor Herbert
Piquette, Piano CO
Cannon Street
Sonora
Grafanola
Talking Machines
Natty
Anatomik Shoes
W. K. Mollan
Rowe
Frank Miller Lumber Co
THE
Southern New England Telephone CO
Highland Spring Water CO
Warren
Wheeler & Howe, Co
Coal and Mason’s
East End
Congress St.bridge
Main ST
Barnum
Sprague Ice & Coal CO
East End E. Wash. Ave. Bridge
Tel
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