Huerta To Lead Army Against Rebels In Mexico
Washington reports say General Huerta plans to retire at year end and command in person against northern rebels. Enrique Gorostieta is named to succeed Tillarte as provisional president amid near crisis. U S officials note dangers rise as Spain appeals for protection of its citizens and Topolobampo aid ships are readied.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Enrique Gorostieta
Tillarte
Washington
Mexico
Ian
State Department
Secretary Houston says penalties for food damage may rise
A congressional exchange reports Secretary Houston suggesting action against individuals who destroy food to boost prices. Rep Taylor cites fish, corn, and cotton burnings as common practices to manipulate markets, with Houston indicating possible measures. Also noted are brief items on starving Americans, fugitives in Kentucky, a suburban terror incident, and a jail break in Monticello Arkansas.
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Washington
Houston
Department of Agriculture
Taylor
New York
Mr Houston
Mr. Taylor
Seventy two slain inCalumet panic
Calumet Michigan December twenty seven saw seventy two people including men women and children killed or suffocated in a rush to exit a non burning building during a Christmas tree celebration for striking miners. A shouted Fire led to a deadly staircase crush with bodies stacked to the ceiling. eight were killed in a separate Amsterdam wreck.
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Calumet
Mich
Calumet & Hecla
Houghton
Death of Captain Roberts in National Soldiers Home
Local item from Pittsburgh notes the death at Dayton Ohio of Captain Roberts who served at Gettysburg under George Meade during the Civil War. The brief mentions Miss Dahlgren and a deaconess in society circles.
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Grant
Pittsburgh
Paseo
Ward
Dayton
Wo OF Roberts
Ag Efferty
George G Meade
Currency measure signed by President Wilson at White House
President Wilson signed the currency bill in the White House with cabinet members senators and house committees present. He praised bipartisan support and called the measure a constructive step marking a new era in business prosperity fifty years after the 1864 national banking act.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Cabinet
Senate
House
Eleanor and
Margaret Wilson
Owen
Mrs Stevenson 18 Dead in Bloomington Death
Mrs Adlai E Stevenson wife of former Vice President died in Bloomington Wisconsin December 27 at age seventy after months ill She is survived by husband three children Lewis G Stevenson president of the Illinois state board of pardons Mrs Martin D Hardin 225 South Asland Chicago and Miss Letitia Stevenson at home
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Bloomington
Adlai E. Stevenson
Stevenson
Lewis G. Stevenson
Illinois State Board of Pardons
Martin D. Hardin
South Asland Boulevard
Chicago
Letitia Stevenson
Army Desertions Big In Major Carter Report
Maj Gen William H Carter exposes rising desertions from the US Army in his annual second division report, noting Texas duty camps and Mexican tensions as factors while reserve transfers lag. Irish leader James Larkin plans U.S. trip in the new year to spread hisCross mission as unions face upheaval. A Missouri wreck near Boonville kills fireman Dave Johnson and injures several passengers.
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Carter
Chicago
Texas
United States Army
William H. Carter
U.S
Piblin
Brelignt
Dee
James Larkin
United States
Boonville
Missouri Pacific
Dave Johnson
Vessels Lost in Gale Offshore Seabright Toll 10 Drowned
A gale along the New Jersey coast drowned ten sailors when two barges broke apart near Seaside Park, with Seabright suffering major damage and about 70 families left homeless. Property losses may reach $1,000,000 as bulkheads failed under 90 mph winds. In California a 20 foot surf damaged Venice and Santa Barbara coastlines with $250,000 in losses.
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New York
New Jersey
East River
Seabright
N. J
Edgar F. Luckenbach
A. C. Ropes
Seneca
Onondaga
William Ti. Fickett
Chelsea
Mass
C. Olson
Providence
Fickett
Seaside Park
Los Angeles
Cal
Long Beach
Santa Barbara
California
Venice
Michigan Central Depot in Detroit Destroyed by Fire
A historic Michigan Central depot in Detroit burned, destroying the 30 year old building on the eve of the new $10 million terminal opening. Property and records losses are pegged at 300000 dollars. About 500 workers were in the building. all are believed to have escaped.
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Michigan Central
Detroit
Mich
President Aids at Fire in Pass Christian Residence
President Wilson and his golfing party assisted local firefighters in Gulfport Mississippi when a blaze broke out at a prominent home of attorney Cyclone Jim Neville. The president halted his car and ordered two secret service men and two chauffeurs to join a bucket brigade, directing efforts until the fire was checked. The incident drew an admiring crowd who hailed him as the best fireman that ever came to Gulfport.
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Wilson
Pass Christian
Gulfport
Miss
Jim” Neville
Secret Service
New York Stores Cut Opening Time to Nine
Three department stores in New York announced daily openings at nine o clock to accommodate employees. The change took effect Friday, giving thousands extra minutes for breakfast and morning routines.
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New York
Desperate Fighting in Mexico as Rebels Attack Rail Line
Washington reports heavy clashes along the Tampico to Victoria railroad in Tamaulipas with federal forces led by Generals Saragosa and Asmenus defending against rebels. The battle leaves around fifty dead on each side while rebels aim to destroy rail lines and withdraw to defensive positions.
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Washington
Mexico
State Department
Moore
United States
Juarez
Japan
Mexico City
Tampico
Victoria
Tamaulipas
Saragosa
Asmenus
Pretil
Topolobampo
Stanson
Mex
Cantral
Clements 18 Reappointed to Commerce Body
President Wilson reappointed J. J. Clements of Georgia as a member of the interstate commerce commission. The nomination was sent to the Senate Tuesday and confirmed immediately. The Pindell ambassador to Russia nomination was discussed but no action was taken due to missing correspondence. action postponed until January 12.
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Senate
Washington
Wilson
J. J. Clements
Georgia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Henry M. Pindell
Peoria
Russia
Stone
Larkin Says U S Won't Bar Him Despite Possible Exclusion
In Dublin James Larkin claims he will attempt entry to the United States next week. He says no government can keep him out if he wants to enter, remarking on possible American exclusion and referencing Admiral Dewey. Also noted: a duel in Lexington Kentucky ends with two men dead after a dispute over a shooting verdict.
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America
Dublin
James Larkin
Oir
United States
Hiti
Fay
Esa
Good roads and schools urged for Iowa growth
Iowa's A M Deyoe told teachers that good roads and strong schools are essential for rural prosperity. He argued for systematic permanent road construction funded by taxes, estimating about 4 million dollars available for 1000 miles of roads, and stressed the need to inspire teachers to advocate highways.
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Iowa
Deyoe
Iowa Homestead
Roads Need Quick Care to Withstand Fall Rains
Farmers urged to use a King road drag or spike tooth barrow to smooth and fill ruts on country roads after late rains and hard freezes. Proper maintenance during fall prevents mud and rough surfaces, aiding horses, drivers, and sleighing readiness for snow.
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Reolutionists
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Alexia Carrel
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Rockefeller Institute For Mediea Research
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