Bandits kill two Americans near Torreon in Mexico
News from Galveston dated January reports two American prospectors Victor Mamillon and Albert Simmons fatally wounded by Villista bandits near Pedrano, west of Torreon. The same dispatch notes a Carranza execution of Villista bandit Valles amid references to broader anti bandit actions and refugee movements.
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Paso
Tex
Victor Mamillon
Chicago
Iert Simmons
Los Angeles
Pedrivone
Torreon
Simmons
Villistas
Mressage
Giain
Manuel Bacca Valles
Valles
Regine
Carranza
Valion
Reftein
Joares
Vallee
Hegino
Batform
Mien
Vallen
Senate Debates U S Mexico Policy and Santa Yabel Massacre
In Washington on January 18 the Senate debated U S duties toward Mexican citizens as Republicans challenged President Wilson. The foreign relations committee prepared data in response to Senator Fall's query, including outrage records and Santa Yandel investigation details. Some members urged a personal explanation from the president while avoiding calls for armed intervention.
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Washington
Mexico
Madero
State Department
Santa Yandel
Wilson
Fortified Volhynia evacuation reported in war update
Off the Wire notes a fortress in Volhynia being evacuated by German forces as World War I pressure shifts. Reports mention Berlin and British and French agents allegedly seeking US militia aid, plus various domestic pitches and legislative actions.
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Niiv
Volhynia
Cermins
Wyoming Should Get Busy Too
An Ottawa, Alberta, and New Mexico led effort relocates about 1000 German farmers from Alberta and Manitoba to southwestern Colorado and northern New Mexico. The plan, announced by W. Goff Black and PF Braington, cites anti-Teacanle sentiment in Canada as the cause of the exodus.
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Durango
Colo
Alberta
Manitoba
Canada
Colorado
New Mexico
W. Goff Black
Turks Taking Gannon From Gallipol
Paris dispatch reports a large Austrian force lured into trenches abandoned by Italians in the Oslavig sector after a fierce artillery duel and infantry combat. Details continue on the next page.
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Paris
Oslavig
Explosion blamed on Edison storage battery on U S submarine E-2
An investigating board reports the New York navy yard blast on the E-2 was caused by an excessive amount of gas from the Edison storage battery reacting with air. The exact battery-room conditions cannot be determined due to serious injuries among key witnesses.
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Washington, D.D. C
Edison
New York Navy Yard
Satur
Flood Warnings Issued Above Yuma on Gila River
Flood warnings issued for all points above Yuma as the Gila river rose rapidly endangering bridges except the ocean-to-ocean highway bridges at Antelope hill. The Colorado river rose at Needles while orders were given to dynamite the Imperial valley irrigation and diversion dam to release pent-up water.
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Yuma
Ariz
Gila River
Antelope Hill
Colorado
Needles
Imperial Valley
Oil fields damaged by overflow disaster in Los Angeles
Six people killed and about seven million dollars in damage reported as oil field overflow disrupted services and nearly cut the city off from the outside world. Authorities warn of continuing danger and urge containment efforts.
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Los Angels
Cal
United Mine Workers Open Twenty Fifth Convention
About 1 300 delegates faced President John P White as the United Mine Workers opened its twenty fifth convention in Indianapolis. The body will outline wage policy affecting 500 000 miners across many states and anticipate new demands in both anthracite and bituminous districts. Leaders foresee cautious action to prevent radical demands while discussing wartime preparedness resolutions.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John P. White
United Mine Workers of America
United States
Canada
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Uinoii
West Virginia
Kentucky
Michigan
Iowa
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Missouri
Texas
Montana
Wyoming
Washington
Anthracite
Wyoming Delegates to U M W Convention
The article lists Wyoming delegates to the International Mine Workers Convention in Indianapolis. It covers local numbers and towns, notes education campaigns in unorganized fields, and cites leaders debating organization strength and strike strategies. It mentions officials Hayes and Wilson discussing labor actions in West Virginia and Colorado, with references to broader union efforts and a convention decision to end the strike.
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Wyoming
International Mine Workers Convention
Indianapolis
T. K. Bynon
Prontier
Frank Trempe
Diamonlville
John Moore
Cumberland
Walter Short
Hasen
Birthe
Calomada
Prmitent
Uiltiene
United Mine Workers Leader Reports Non-Union Fields Efforts
Pragk Mayes, vice president of the United Mine Workers of America, told delegates at the Indianapolis convention that organizing in non-union coal fields was hindered by a two year downturn and union treasury strain. He said the union maintained efforts to reach every area with the movement's message despite the harsh mood.
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Thes
Virginia
Fron
Thad
Socenion
Mr. Hayes
Hayes
Ordantte
Inimanapolis
Pragk J Mayes
United Mine Workers of America
Klayes
James Morgan Heads District 22 Delegation to Indiana Meeting
James Morgan secretary of district No 22 United Mine Workers of America left for Indianapolis to attend the national meeting. George Young, VP of the district, will oversee Cheyenne cities. Young is noted labor figure and former two term state legislator from Sweetwater County.
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James Morgan
United Mine Workers of American
Indiagapolia
George Young
Cheyenne
Secretars Morgan Ie
Young
Cheyrenne
Sweetwater
Senate Army Plan Faces Senate Review
Congress moves to shape a broad army strengthening program and national military policy. Secretary Derrixon discusses allocations with the House as Army experts prepare to testify on budgeting and potential reforms amid calls for prudent spending.
Socialists Defend U S If Country Attacked
Representative Loudon the lone Socialist in Congress told the House that every Socialist in the United States would defend the country if attacked. He defended the socialist declaration amid questions about its potential impact on national loyalty and the flag.
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Washington
Loudon
Congress
Houde
Bo Therondon
O'Saunessy
Thode Mel
London
United States
Canal opened to all ships February 18
Col. Glenn arrives in New York reporting the Panama Canal will admit the largest ships on February 18. He says a one month notice was issued January 15 and waterway depth reaches about 20 feet at slide points while canal officials promise full traffic access soon.
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New York
Jin
Pontin Canal
KF. Glenn
Metapan
Colon
Ponel Gleam
Canal Zone
Fire Ravages Dergen District In Norway City Blaze
The Dergen fire, burning for several days in Norway City, was nearly out today with an estimated loss of 20 million. Officials report 100 buildings destroyed and three people killed or missing. Aid from Christenville and nearby Norwegen towns arrived to assist.
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Rkergen
Norway
Helief i
Chrivilania
MetoCveant Marine: TMM and Adenovea EY Approved
President Wilson today approved the new administration merchant marine bill, advancing a Litt and Menenre proposal in the House early this week.
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Wilson
Merchant Marine
Menenre
Steel Stock Prizes At Mrs Gary Event
A damaged notice describes a large annual bridge party and a stock prize event led by Mrs Gary. It notes discussions on prize values and a stock pile setup, with mentions of Moore and a corporate stake in the proceedings.
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Gary
Povider
Weela
Whsirwan Gurs
Thud Pte Sipal Corporation
National labor leaders urge democracy in defense of freedom
Washington Jan. Stirring pleas at the National Labor Federation meeting feature Samuel Gompers and other prominent figures calling for democratic unity in national defense. Speakers warn against pacifism that fails to defend rights and justice, stressing resistance to tyranny as essential to American freedom.
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Washington, D. C
Jan
A,eakers
Sameal Hompers
American Federation of Lavor
John Hayallammend
Somuers Wodeworth
Phelan
O' Neil
Alabama
Arthur Hi
Dadiman
Sere
Miry
Navy League of the United States
Wad Talcott Wilueut
Ofew York
Gompers
America
Pacillate
Rosinianne
Gompore
Ile Riehis
Yarate
Guy
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