Battle resumes at Juarez as federals press offensive
Mexican federal forces resume fighting to recapture Juarez with heavy artillery. General Salazar's command is surrounded south of Saragosa and capture expected. Villa orders Salazar to be taken alive for public execution as an example to officials and sympathizers. Battle reported near Las Vacas with about 400 on each side. Reports note federals driven back along the rebel front and over 10 000 men engaged.
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Tex
Juarez
Jose Ynez Salazar
Saragosa
Pancho Villa
Salazar
Associated Press
Eagle Pass
Las Vacas
Mexico
del Rio
Texas
Villa
Huerta
Zaragosa
Ysleta
Annual report shows strong year for local odist church
The odist church reports one of its best years with 101 members received 54 by vows and 47 by letter. Funds raised include 866.84 for Women’s societies 2370 for stewards 390 for revival 164 for foreign missions and 860 for education among others totaling 8 633 69.
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Bi Keuk
Railroads Suffer Loss Despite Revenue Rise in 1913
In Central Freight Association territory thirty eight railroads posted a gross revenue gain of 78 million dollars from 1910 to 1913 yet incurred an operating income loss of 12 million. The Wa bash General Traffic Manager testified to the Interstate Commerce Commission during a hearing on eastern roads five per cent rate increase. He said income gains would cover rising expenses despite hundreds of millions spent on improvements.
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Washington
Central Freight Association
Wabash Railroad Today
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Hitchcock Argues New Currency Bill in Senate
Senator Hitchcock opened debate in the Senate in favor of a currency bill proposed with five Republican Banking Committee members. The measure opposes the administration’s plan and centers on banking policy. The Associated Press report from Washington notes the partisan split and ongoing argument in committee and chamber.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hitchcock Today
Senate
Banking Committee
First Methodist Church Declares Conference Year End
Last Sunday marked the closing of the Conference year of the First Methodist Church with a summary statement outlining yearly activities and plans.
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First Methodist Church
Rebels Renew Assurance in Mexican Oil Port
Foreigners in the east coast oil region of Mexico remain fearful and appeal to Washington for protection. Rear Admiral Fletcher reports quiet at Tuxpam aboard the Rhode Island as Ambassador Lind discusses safety amid rumors the U S may land marines.
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Fletcher
Rhode Island
Gulf Coast
John Lind
Aguilar
Assur
Washington
Mexico
Charge O'Shaughnessy
United States
Daniels
Tampico
Tuxpam
Huerta's Power Doubted by Wilson amid Mexico News
President Wilson says the Huerta government is crumbling and notes Mexican press claims of imminent U.S. recognition are baseless. He cites upcoming Congress message as expected to outline Washington’s stance and Mexico unrest.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Huerta
Mexico City
United States
Congress
Railroad President W W Finley Dies Suddenly
W W Finley of Southern Railway died this afternoon from paralysis following a stroke. Associated Press reports he passed away in Washington Navy. Finley served as president of the Southern Railway and his death marks a sudden loss for the company and industry.
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W. Finley
The
Southern Railway
Texas oil company reorganized under new executive committee
Houston newspaper reports the Texas Company pivoting from directorate rule to an executive committee system. E. C. Lufkin of New York was elected president, replacing J. S. Cullinan as the company, a fifty million dollar oil firm founded by John W. Gates, undergoes the restructuring.
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E. C. Lufkin
New York
J. Ss
Associated Press
Houston
The
Texas Company
John W. Gates
J. S. Cullinan
Miss Jessie Wilson Weds Francis Bowes Sayre in East Room
The 13th White House wedding took place in the East Room this afternoon as Miss Jessie Wilson married Francis Bowes Sayre of New York. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Sylvester Beach of Princeton with assistance from Rev. Sayre, the groom’s brother. Guests included Col. E. W. House and Capt. Bill McDonald of Texas.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Jessie Wilson
Francis Bowes Sayre
New York
East Room
Sylvester Beach
Presbyterian
Princeton
Sayre
Col. E. W. House
Cotton markets report with warehouse receipts and prices
Local cotton receipts total 23 446 bales across Lawrence Fortes Union Interurban and Grand totals. Bryan spots middling basis 123 8 and cotton seed sells at 14 00 per ton.
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Lawrence Warehouse
Fortes Isay Een
Union
Bryan
Bank President Woods Pleads Guilty in Misappropriation Case
Fort Worth financier M. L. Woods twenty-five years vice-president of State National Bank pleaded guilty to misappropriating 165000 from the bank. Sentence to be passed later.
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BANK
Woods
Associated Press
Fort Worth
M. L. Woods
State National Bank
Electric Men on Strike in New York State
Seven thousand General Electric employees struck in Schenectady New York on November 25. Union demands the reinstatement of two members who were recently laid off.
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New York State
Associated Press
Schenectady, N. Y
General Electric Co
Florida Strawberries Bring Premium Price for First of Season
Plant City Florida November 25 two car loads strawberries first of the season shipped to Chicago today with farmers receiving seventy five cents per quart.
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Associated Press
Plant City
Fla
Chicago
World altitude record holder Edmond Perregon killed in crash
Edmond Perregon, holder of the world aeroplane altitude record with and without passengers, died when his plane capsized near Buc France on November 25. The Associated Press reports the fatal accident involved the renowned aviator who had attained the highest altitude solo and with passengers.
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Associated Press
Buc
France
Edmond Perregon
Lost Boy Found Relatives in Oklahoma
A boy missing since October from Calvert was located by Interurban engineer A May in Oklahoma after a carnival. he was found crying and will be returned to his relatives. May notified the family of the youth's location and arranged for his return.
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Oklahoma
Eagle
Calvert
Okemah
A. May
The
May
Carranza Villa dispute cited over war conduct and control
Reports from Nogales state Carranza cannot assure the United States that rebels will observe civilized warfare if arms are allowed. He cannot control his generals, fueling rumors of a rift with Villa that could split the Constitutionalists.
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Associated Press
Nogales
Ariz
Bayard Hale
Carranza
General Villa
Rebels’ Hold on Victoria Denied by War Dept
In Mexico City the War Department denies capturing Victoria after rebels claimed victory. Heavy fighting continues as Evaristo and Daniel Madero seek asylum at the American consulate and are conveyed to a U S battleship with armed sailors, prepared to intervene if force is used.
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Associated Press
Vera Cruz
Evaristo
Daniel Madero
United States
Mexico City
War Department
Victoria
No recess between sessions for currency bill debate
Washington reports that due to today s currency bill schedule there will be no recess between the special and regular Congress sessions. The mileage fight is settled and debate runs Monday through Wednesday with a recess only next Monday at 11 o clock.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
No New Year's Reception Cancelled at White House
President Wilson announces no New Year's reception at the White House as he plans a vacation during the Congressional holidays, overturning a historic White House precedent. The Associated Press reports the decision was made today in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
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