Twenty Mexicans Killed as Border Clash Escalates
Nogales dispatch reports twenty Mexicans killed and three U S soldiers wounded in a border skirmish near Nogales. Initial fighting arose over a rifle snatch. Carranza troops seized Nogales, Villa forces retreated south as reinforcements arrived. Colonel Sage ordered open fire to repulse deliberate Mexican firing.
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United States
Volla
Grageer
America
Stephen Littles
Fairmont
N. C
Herbert L. Cates
Swepaonville
Arthur J. Soup
Mein
WH. Sage
Villa
Sage
Funston
Carranza
Sonora
Mex
Border Patrol
Government steel foundry reopens to fill navy orders
Washington, Nov 26. Secretary Daniels ordered the reopening of the Sod foundry in the New York navy yard to speed casting deliveries by private firms hampered the collection of work. The plant had not operated in years. Daniels warned the nation needs better U S plant capacity to meet its own needs.
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New York Navy
Daniels
Eterl
Navy
United States
Henry Ford invites Governor Kendrick to Europe peace mission
Henry Ford telegrammed Governor Kendrick inviting him to join a U S delegation of 100 Americans aboard the Occident Second voyaging December 4 from New York to Europe for a peace conference with leaders from European nations. Kendrick replied he cannot attend due to office duties but supports the plan.
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Henry Ford
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Europe
New York
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John B. Kendrick
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Cheyenne
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Thome
Biltmore Hotel
New York City
Senator Simmons Backs McAdoo Plan Amid Debate
Senator Simmons endorses the McAdoo internal revenue plan arguing balance between revenue estimates and wartime expenses. He supports blacked reforms and sanitation of war taxes, while noting tensions with the Lorate report and urging prompt action despite opposition from North Carolina Republicans.
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Slumaone
Paris Alone Responds for Funds in Victory Loan
Paris reports subscriptions to the victory loan surpassing expectations with Paris daily totals around twenty million francs and the Bank of France handling about fifteen million. Provincial centers show banks and offices filled with applicants as France finances the war through this unlimited five percent bond issued at 88 francs. British and German loans already exceed three billion dollars.
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Paris
France
Becauer
Bank of France
Lord Kitchener Confers at Rome Goes to Front
Lord Kitchener arrived in Rome after meetings with Premier Salandra and the Italian war minister. He may proceed to the fighting front to meet King Victor and General Codorna. His movements were kept secret, heightening interest in whether he comes to urge Italian troops to the Near East or returns to England. A related London report notes debate over a remedy to release married men for the army and the economic strain on landlords and families.
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Lord Kitchener
Salandra
Tialian
Victor
Codorna
Kitchenr
Italy
Near East
Balkan
Near Eastern
Balkans
England
London
Allfred Mond
Sir Alfred
Warden refuses to hang Fatlin in Phoenix case
Phoenix, Nov 20. Warden Lima refused to proceed with the execution after two physicians certified William Fatlin as insane, who had been sentenced to death for the murder of Carl Peterson. Attorney General Wiley plans a supreme court petition for contempt, despite the state pardons board finding Fatlin sane and ordering the sentence carried out.
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Phoenix
Ariz
William Fatlin
Carl Peterson
Warden R, DB
Lima
Wiley Aid
Supreme Court
Sima
Fallin
The
State Board of Pardons
Fatlin
Bankers Loan Fifty Million To Boost British Credit
A bankers committee formed to strengthen British commercial credit announced a six billion loan of fifty million dollars at four percent interest. It is secured by eleven million pounds of British government bonds deposited in the Bank of England by the borrowers. Other similar loans by American bankers are considered.
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New York
Bank of England
Widdhoven
Berlin
Weetero
Germany
Kaiser None Message On War Self Defense From Cologne Archbishop
Rom November 24. A high authority reports Cardinal Von Hartman archbishop of Cologne delivered no message from Emperor William to the court. The emperor is described as disclaiming responsibility for the war and stating Germany was compelled to act in self defense.
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Ttia
von Hartman
Cologne
William
Germany
Tornado Death Toll Reported From Thanksgiving Storm
In Wot Springs on Thanksgiving Day a tornado left ten dead and many injured. About $200,000 in property damage was caused as the city sheltered the destitute and cared for victims. One child, William Runsell, age thirty, remains critical but undamaged by bone injuries.
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Wot Springs
Hot Springs
Kenly
William Runsell
Peace Advocates Meet President in White House
On November 26 in Washington, Rosika Solowine mér of Hungary and Mrs. Snowden met President Wilson with four hundred peace advocates after a mass meeting. They urged Wilson to call a conference of neutral powers to seek peace in Europe and shared information about belligerents’ openness to neutral peace proposals. Wilson declined to reveal his views at the moment.
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Wilson
Europe
Rosika Solowine Mér
Hungary
Nihel Snowden
White
Snowde
Schwilawner
White House
Henry Ford
Wilton
Japan toy exports rise amid wartime demand
TOKLO, Nov. 26. Japan's export trade in toys has grown notably since the war outbreak. The surge comes from German export competition, low labors costs, and rapid development of Japanese toy design. Japan gains markets in Britain and Australia amid wartime demand.
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Japan
Germany
Cirowat
Britain
Australia
Speculation Over Price Inflation in Germany Causes Hunger Fears
Berlin dispatch reports rising food costs across Germany driven by speculation rather than shortages. Middlemen blamed for price hikes, with milk, butter, rabbit meat, honey, and game seeing sharp rises. Authorities froze some prices while shortages and redistribution measures hit rural markets.
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Germany
Rudoian Army Massing Signals Major Front Shifts
London reports a Serbian main army being driven back toward Albania and Montenegro with Avetto-Cormana and Von Gallwitte forces involved. Dispatches note planned attacks on Cerna against French positions expected reinforcements, while rumors place General Korojathin in command of invading forces. Allied and Austro German movements, Balkan campaigns, and actions in Galicia, Mesopotamia, and Gallipoli shape a wide warfront update with British and Turkish dispositions outlined.
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Albania
Montesnegro
Avetto-Cormana
Ener
von Gallwitte
Vardy
Cerna
Odewuwm
Sebastopol
Switzerland
Bey
Oller
Otirnes
Balla
Galicia
Laonvo
Gorisia
Otertphen
Mesopotamia
Hida
Tiallipoll
Cyprus Education Reform Echoes in British Cyprus
A British report from Cyprus notes rural youths travel to towns for schooling and return in European dress, resisting menial work. It highlights Greek-Greek relations, wartime grain and olive crop results, and high prices for produce used by troops, amid Turkish rule backlash.
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Lusdon
Cyprus
Otbs
Lelsod
Chine
Torley
Greece
Europe
Dardanelles
Dynamited Train Toll and Battles Raging in Tamaulipas
Dispatches from Larkin Mexico report bandits and Carranza forces fighting west of Tampico. The assaulting bandits reportedly detonated a train between Tampico and Monterey, injuring many. Soldiers struggle against larger enemy forces as towns are evacuated. In Nuevo Laredo the government ordered duty free imports for reconstruction. Also noted are Army football lineup changes and a tragic Thanksgiving day suicide in Chicago, where Jake Moons, 52, hanged himself after tying a rope to a beam.
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Tex
Tampico
Talleplou
Watt
Banedite
Monterey
Willy Fog
Carransa
Nuevo Salvedo
Chicago
Jake Moons
Savvy Football Riser Gripples Navy City News
Sports brief notes notable rise of a football player in Navy City with November timing. Mentions team and city, but fragmentary text limits specifics.
Weather forecast for Wyoming ends in typo
Forecaster notes generally fair weather in Wyoming with rain unlikely. Weekend outlook calls for mild temperatures and possible showers, with lighter winds in the western counties and a chance of late afternoon sun.
Chief Police Street Denies Killing Wife and Barmeir
Ma Nov 28 report states Chief Police Street denies killing his wife and Barmeir amid a disturbance. A confrontation on a city street led to a fatal shooting and injuries, with five shots fired. Police and witnesses provide conflicting accounts of the melee and the events surrounding the deaths.
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Wife
Barmeir
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