United States Calls Carranza Government to Free Jenkins
Washington issued a sharp diplomatic note to Mexico demanding the immediate release of William Jenkins the American consular agent imprisoned at Puebla. The note accuses Carranza of indifference and says the U S will not be drawn into discussions of minor points while Puebla is governed by bandits. It contains no deadline or stated consequences if Jenkins is not freed.
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Washington
Mexico
Mexico City
William
Jenkins
Puebla
Carranza
United States
Jenking
Congress Opens New Term in Sixth-Sixth Congress
Washington reports the opening of the second session of the Sixth-sixth Congress on December 1 with the annual appropriation estimates totaling 4 865 000 000. The Senate and House held brief sessions before resuming full work on Tuesday after President Wilson's message was read, with only minor bills passing under consent. Gallery crowds were smaller than usual.
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Washington
Senate
House
Wilson
War time coal restrictions imposed December 1 in effort to prevent fuel famine
Washington wartime coal limits tighten as Fuel Administrator Garfiel d and rail and wagon authorities announce rationing effective December 1. Five priority classes will receive coal while nonessential commerce and local government activities face curbs. Municipal authorities urged to enforce allocations and maintain postal, transit, and coastal shipping controls.
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Washington
Garfeld
Railrond
Ad Winketeitien
Mathew
Widleline
Pietts
Villa destroys regiment in Texasee battle massacre
A chaotic engagement near Santa The ga leaves most of the 676 federal soldiers slain as Mexican forces rout the highrloth regiment. Only two federals escape amid furious fighting that claims Felipe Am anelos amid broader hostilities in the region.
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Huebs
Ed Teeemered
Lwe Chetuhers
The
Pegiment
Perjury Charge for Pan Salesman in Federal Case
Kitigeeett reports a Spokane motor salesman for the Pao Motor company was ordered held to the grand jury by Federal Judge Lugilis on a charge of perjury. The stenographic note notes the case details and the grand jury action.
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Pan
Kitigeeett
Wighe
Spokane
Wowk
Hen Stork
Pao Motor
Grand
Lugilis
Michigan Senator Newberry Charged in Fraud Case
Grand jury indicted United States Senator Truman H. Newberry and 183 aides on corruption and conspiracy charges tied to his 1900 campaign to defeat Henry Ford. Officials say $500000 to $1000000 funded bribery, forged ballots, and moving picture theater purchases from Detroit wards to Indian reservations across Michigan.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Truman H. Newberry
United States
Michigan
United States Grand Jury
Senate
Henry Ford
Newberry
Grand Jury
P. A. Hopkins
St. Claire
United States Senate
John S. Newberry
Detroit
Frank McKay
J. B. Bradley
Eaton Rapids
Gladston Beattie
Paw Paw
Paul H. King
King
Sessions
Lake Superior
Moving Picture Theatres
Henry Pord
Paris Printers Return to Work After Strike Funds Exhausted
Paris compositors, whose strike funds were exhausted, agreed to resume work Sunday, marking the first major setback since the war in France.
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Paris
France
Penrose Out of Danger After Illness
Philadelphia reports Senator Penrose somewhat better and out of danger after a heavy cold since Congress adjourned. Doctors say the United States senator is progressing and no longer considered in danger.
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Penrose
Philadelphia
United States
Boles Penrose
Congress
Armistice Signed for Lithuania Evacuation
An armistice signed by Germany and Lithuania through the Interallied Commission requires the immediate evacuation of Lithuania by German forces. The announcement was made here.
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Berlin
Lithuania
Germany
Interallied Commission
Germany Aims to Defy Allies After Peace
German officials plan a stand against further postwar demands. They warn that capitulation would trigger new penalties, including large numbers of prisoners, and accuse Clemenceau and Foch of pressuringGermany toward despair to justify renewed military action.
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Fremier Clemenceau
Marshal Foch
Germany
Tris
MUST NOT WAR AGAINST UNIONS Dr Garfield Warns Employers
Dr Garfield warns employers and workers against undermining collective bargaining during the current crisis. He says public opposition will meet any attempt to use the crisis to weaken unions and calls for balanced relations between labor and business.
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Garfield
Tam
Lady Astor Wins Victory in Sutton Division Ballot
Lady Astor victory announced after count in Sutton division of Plymouth. Returns show Lady Astor Unionist Liberal Labour and Liberal votes with 80 percent of ballots cast by soldiers and sailors. Election results reflect wartime sentiment and party balance in the district.
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Pivinoti
Astor
Viegount Astor
Sutton
Miymouth
Lady Astor
Ban Enat
Mexico Refuses to Free Jenkins in Puebla Affair
Mexico states no legal basis exists for U S demand to release William O Jenkins consul at Puebla. Hilario Medina says executive branch cannot intervene now as case lies with state courts. Jenkins jailed for bail refusal, deemed not unjustified or arbitrary. report delivered to Andres Garcia in Puebla.
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Mexico City
United States
William O. Jenkins
Pueblo
Hilario Medina
American State Department
Executive Department
Mr. Jenkins
Willam C. Jenkins
Americaan Core Sular
Puebla
Mexico
Mexican Uprising Rumor Denied In Mexico City
Mexico City reports no fighting between Carranza and Obregon factions despite rumors in the United States. General Obregon arrived to begin his presidential campaign and was greeted by a large crowd, but no incidents occurred. The city remains tranquil.
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Mexico City
United States
Carranza
General Obregon
Help for Starving Austrians Prompted by London
London reports the government plans to send supplies to Austria and organize aid for Austrian starving civilians as part of relief efforts. Government officials coordinate wireless communications and logistics to deliver humanitarian assistance.
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London
Gyrin
Coco Hin
Aqudivinek
Herlli
Howe
Anerela
Rumors Swirl Over Mrs Styles and Patience
Gossip in town centers on Mrs Styles described as an awful flirt with Patrice claiming she cannot love. The exchange notes an observed lap dog as purported proof of her supposed behavior.
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Patience
Mrs. Styles
Patrice
Swamp Root Kidney Liver Bladder Remedy Ad
Purity claim for Dr Kilmer Swamp Root a vegetable herb medicine for kidney liver and bladder troubles. Emphasizes non stimulant nature and teaspoonful doses with sample offer of ten cents and newspaper advertising details. Sold in medium and large bottle sizes at drug stores nationwide.
Corks Cheaper After Consolation
A brief quip notes that corks will be cheaper as a consolation. The exchange jokingly questions the value and use of corks in reply.
Bayer Tablets of Aspirin for Headache Ad Advert
A Bayer package promotes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with proper directions for Headache Colds Pain Neuralgia Lumbago and Rheumatism. It claims Bayer stands for genuine Aspirin prescribed by physicians for nineteen years. A handy tin of 12 tablets costs a few cents. Aspirin is a Bayer trademark of Bayer Manufacture of Monoacetic acid ester of Salicylic acid.
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Bayer
A Civil Answer Weather Line Sparks Brief Exchange
A clipped dialogue samples a weather remark and a playful retort. The exchange hints at a casual street interaction with unfinished verse and informal speech. The fragment preserves local voice and ambiguity in a brief domestic moment.
Casearets Gentle Sleep Aiding Laxative Ad
An advertisement touts Casearets as a gentle overnight laxative to relieve liver bile, indigestion, headaches, and sour stomach. It claims Casearets cleanse toxins and gases without griping and work while you sleep. The ad ends with a jab about shiftless men and a worthless dog.
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