War Office reports Federal victory amid Tampico siege
From Mexico City dispatch, December 21, the war office says government forces repelled two Tampico engagements and defend against rebels bringing heavy artillery. General Inez Salazar defeats rebels near Conejos and Bermejillo, while Panfilo Natera advances toward Zacatecas. Currency talks stall as bankers demand treasury deposit.
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Mexico
Tampico
War Office
Panfilo Natera
Zacatecas
Capos
Conejos
Bermejillo
Torreon
Ppt
National Treasury
National Bank
Destruction Threat for Arms-Bearing Vessels in Huerta Conflict
Constitutionalists warn Lloyds London that ships bringing arms from Japan to Huerta will be considered hostile acts. They report frequent shipments of munitions for Huerta and threaten destruction of steamships delivering them.
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Washington
Japan
Huerta
Lloyds
London
Fear Huerta Orders Slaughter Across Chihuahua Frontier
Special to The American from Mexico City reports fears of a massacre as President Huerta allegedly directs General Salazar to advance from Ojinaga toward western Chihuahua Mormon colonies. The plan would extend 20 miles, kill men, seize horses and cattle, and burn towns in the zone.
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Mexico
Huerta
Salazar
Ojinaga
Chihuahua
Japanese Arsenal Supplies Arms for Mexico
Tokio reports the arsenal is manufacturing a quantity of arms ordered by the Mexican government and will ship soon. Officials emphasize it is a business matter and not a sign of hostility to the United States.
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Tokio
United States
Five youths who desert homes arrested in Columbus
Frank Hees, 14, of 61 Clifton Avenue. James Ness, 12, of 1900 Vinestreet. Max Dehien, 15, of 1531 Vinestreet. and two other youths ran away Saturday morning and were arrested in Columbus, Ohio. Parents notified Cincinnati police. telegrams sent to nearby authorities. Boys to be returned to Cincinnati. Ness previously ran away from home and was brought back from Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.
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Frank Hees
Clifton Avenue
James Ness
Vinestreet
Max Dehien
Columbus
Ohio
Cincinnati
Lawrenceburg
Len Jthan
Not Given To B. M. C. Santa Fund Voice Urges Charity
A radio or public appeal urges contributions to the B M C Santa Fund. The poem speaks of the “least of these” and asks listeners to help children facing poverty on Christmas. The voice emphasizes compassion over sentiment and frames giving as a duty to support dreamers and the downtrodden in harsh urban life.
Tinker Skips Meeting as Brooklyn Deal Appears Off
Indianapolis dispatches report Joe Tinker did not meet Dodgers manager Robinson as talks over a Brooklyn arrival stalled after Tinker rejected salary terms. Robinson declared “nothing doing” on salary, while Tinker urged contacting superiors, leaving remote chance of settlement.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Joe Tinker
Reds
Brooklyn
Robinson
Dodgers
Tinker
Ebbets
Woman ends life after quarrel with husband in Newport
Maud Bowman age 24 of 816 Heabelia Street Newport swallowed carbolic acid after a quarrel with her husband. She died minutes later at Speers Memorial Hospital. Coroner Digby ruled the death a poison taken in personal crisis. Police report the husband knocked a glass containing poison from her hand earlier. Bowman had no Newport relatives.
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Maud Bowman
Heabelia Street
Newport
Speers Memorial Hospital
Digby
Indianapolis
Bowman
Fire at Sterling Hotel prompts guests to flee in panic
Fire at a two story rooming house on West Sixth Street caused guests at the Sterling Hotel to rush from beds after an exploding lamp ignited a room. Somme Grier, a laborer, was severely burned as flames forced residents into the street. Negrone escaped to safety as damage ensued.
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Sterling Hotel
Sixth
Mound Streets
West Sixth Street
Somme Grier
Negrone
Roosevelt and Martinez clash over Monroe doctrine in Chile
In Santiago de Chile former President Roosevelt and Chilean minister Dr. Marchal Martinez debated the Monroe doctrine. Martinez called it a dead issue while Roosevelt argued it remains a vital U S foreign policy principle, prompting diplomatic interest in Washington.
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Roosevelt
United States
Washington
Tee
Marchael Martinez
Santiago de Hill
Foreign Office
Martinez
Monroe
R.oosevelt
Gift of 50 000 Funds Lectures at Western Reserve
Cleveland recipients announce a fifty thousand dollar fund to support lectures for the community and the university. Donors include Malcolm Lee McBride Donald McBride Mrs Henry Sherman Mrs George W Crile and Mrs Herbert McBride. President Charles F Ne of Western Reserve University explains income will fund lectures locally and for the university.
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Cleveland
Charles F. Ne
Western Reserve University
Malcolm Lee McBride
Donald McBride
Henry
Sherman
George W. Crile
Herbert McBride
All About Roger Who Disappointed His Father
A holiday homecoming tale follows Roger returning from college after a semester away. His father harbors hopes of mischief and growth, but Roger reveals a changed fashion, cigarette habits, and spending, leading to a sharp confrontation as the father renounces him.
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Roger
Amys
Washingon Socialites Eye Postponed Wedding
Miss Anna Portier, a leading figure in Washington society, was engaged to Henry D. Flood from Virginia, chairman of the House foreign relations committee. Their wedding originally set for January 7 has been postponed with a new date not announced.
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Anna ¥. Portier
Washington
Aeeneries
Virginia
House
Committee On Foreign Relations
Man 13 Found Gas Asphyxiated In Cincinnati Room
Frank Alfurd, 45, Anborer, living at 1223 Harrison Avenue, was found gas asphyxiated in his room late yesterday afternoon by Charles Seibert and William Glies. The coroner ruled accidental death. Gas escaped from a wide open pan heater. Supposedly occurred Saturday night. He was found fully dressed and single with no relatives in Cincinnati.
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Frank Alfurd
Anborer
Harrison — Avenue
Charles Seibert
William Glies
Cincinnati
Jiu Jitsu Student Foils Robber in Harlem Crowd
Miss Yoeh Ndoo Yu, a Chinese student at Penehaee College, restrained Timothy T. Lew, a Columbia student who claimed the robbery. In a Harlem shopping crowd the incident unfolded as Yu used self defense moves to thwart the alleged thief.
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New York
Yoeh Ndoo Yu
Penehaee College
Timothy T. Lew
Columbia University
William Joseph
Way
Glynn Denies Whitman Aid in Graft Hunt
Governor Martin F Glynn rejected District Attorney Charles S Whitman request for state wide powers in the graft investigation calling Whitman unfaithful and political. Glynn warned Manhattan indictments may keep Whitman busy and told him to mind his own business.
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Glynn
Whitman
Albany
Martin x. Glynn
Charles 5. Whitman
New York
Manhattan
Rich Borrow Babies for Christmas Joy
Philadelphia crowds receive borrowed babies lent for the Christmas season by the children's bureau and allied charities. The article notes wealthy households with no children aiding in the program, while childless couples supply the infants for display and joy across the city.
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Rich
Philadelphia
Children's Bureau
Society To
Cannibals murder German scientists in island group
Special to The American from Brisbane reports cannibals in Neumecklenburg in the Bismarck archipelago killed German doctor Deiniger and another German explorer along with fourteen natives who accompanied them.
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Brisban
Australia
Neumecklenburg
Bismarck Archipelago
Deiniger
Miner Hangs by Crushed Leg in Frisco Mine Shaft
Wallace Idaho December 21 A pumpman John Larson was crushed between the shaft wall and the aft of a Frisco mine at 2 200 feet from the top and hung by a shredded leg for nearly two hours before fellow workers rescued him and rushed him to Providence hospital for treatment
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Wallace
Idaho
Frisco
John Larson
Providence Hospital
Pepper Throw in Confessional Targets Minneapolis Priest
In Holy Cross Church Minneapolis a woman entered for confession and threw red pepper into Rev. Henry Jajeski’s eyes. The priest did not lose sight as glasses blocked most of the pepper. Police arrested Anne Bradek, believed insane.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Holy Cross Church
Henry Jajeski
Anne Bradek
Conference Report Likely To Be Adopted Today
The article notes the conference report is expected to be adopted during the day and President Wilson is anticipated to sign the measure immediately, marking swift enactment of the reform.
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Wilson
Conferees Near Accord on New Currency System
Debate over refunding section retirement of national bank notes and guarantee of deposits continues as conference reports on the currency bill near final adoption by Congress. Senate and House conferees argue over reserve board makeup with McAdoo and the president backing an ex officio comptroller presence. The plan sets up a reserve bank organization committee to designate federal reserve cities and districts, with 8 to 12 reserve banks.
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Washington
Conners
Senate
Congress
Federal Reserve Board
House
McAdoo
Reserve Board
O'Gormah
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Agriculture
Comptroller of
Currency
Reserve Bank Organization Committee
Central Reserve
United ‘States
Villa Executes Rebels for Looting Mexican Home
General Francisco Villa issued an order to enforce strict discipline and protect property of foreigners and Mexicans. He had a band of rebels executed on the plaza after a court martial found them guilty of sacking a wealthy Mexican’s residence, with stolen goods returned to the owner.
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Chihuahua
Francisco Villa
Weather Outlook for Cincinnati and Nearby Regions Monday
Forecast shows moderate variable winds in Cincinnati with fair and warmer conditions in Kentucky and Indiana. Northwesterly flow brings cooler air to West Virginia while Kentucky and Indiana experience warmer and pleasant conditions.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
West Virginia
Firemen Work on Christmas Presents in Off Hours
Chicago firemen stop playing checkers and pinochle in off hours. They devote time to making Christmas gifts for wives or sweethearts through sewing, knitting, and crochet.
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Chicago
Woos Formis Pe Fire Department
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