Mexico Rebels Close on Ojinaga as Army Surrenders
Reports from Presidio indicate the northern federal army may surrender to U S troops at any moment amid ongoing clashes at Ojinaga. Deserters cross back, Major McNamee confiscates 300 guns, and wounded civilians and soldiers are treated by U S surgeons as heavy fighting continues on the border. The Red Cross and Wisconsin University aid efforts grow amid battlefield chaos.
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Ojinaga
Huerta
Major McNamee
United States
Maj
McNamee
Little Red Cross
University of Wisconsin
Eld
Wisconsin
New Bank Chain Aims to Aid Small Borrowers in U S
Berlin reports confirm Julius Rosenwald of Chicago plans to establish a nationwide network of small-loan banks in the United States with Andrew Carnegie and Vincent Astor. Dr Edwin R L Gould signals a Chicago start with capital in the hundreds of thousands. The system emphasizes credit for small borrowers, certificates bearing 5 percent interest, and loans as low as ten dollars, combining philanthropy with practical finance. Messages urge feeding birds during winter, noting city neglect of feathered neighbors.
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New York
Berlin
Julius Rosenwald
Chicago
Edwin R. L. Gould
Rosenwald
Andrew ‘‘Arnegie
Vincent Astor
Gould
Dr. Gould
America
Germany
Italy
Austria
Ireland
Europe
Winter Birds Still Abound At Our Door
The writer notes that even in midwinter many birds such as the chicadee titmouse downy woodpecker winter wren cardinal and the sparrow remain nearby. He urges readers to help these small creatures facing food shortages due to high living costs.
First Airship At Jerusalem Excites People
The Paris to Cairo flight by General Francois Navier Bonnier landed near the Pool of Siloam on New Year’s Eve, marking the first airship sighting for Jerusalem’s residents and drawing a large crowd to welcome the aviator.
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Jerusalem
Associated Press
Francois Navier Bonnier
Paris
Cairo
Bonnier
Holy City
Vitality and stamina claims from 1930s health tables
Fragmentary OCR notes cite Prof. Flarsee Atwood of Mongentown West Virginia Exp Sta discussing vitality, stamina, and diet. References to nutrition tables, substitutes, and historical claims appear, with unclear details on testing years and outcomes.
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Flarsee Atwood
Mongentown
W. Virginia
Sta
Gm” Pont Esbandry
Fighting Resumed Near Nuevo Laredo Border
Mexican rebels renewed skirmishing near Nuevo Laredo just before dawn as American forces observed from across the Rio Grande. Several hundred shots fired and early daylight showed local streets crowded with women and children who had fled across the river.
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Laredo
Tex
Nuevo Laredo
Texas
Rio Grande
Battle Near Laredo Flares Between Federal and Rebel Forces
At Laredo Texas on January 1 fractional reports place rebel strength between 2 000 and 4 000, roughly double the federals. A federal infantry column and rebel cavalry attacked exposed positions near the Rio Grande, rebels fled, and a feint by a small body suggested a ruse. The federals pressed with machine guns as Constitutionalist forces withdrew, ending the first three hours of fighting with intermittent rifle fire.
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Laredo
Tex
Rio Grande
John Mitchell Retires From Labor Office
John Mitchell, vice president of the American Federation of Labor, announced his retirement from official life in the federation. He said he would devote time to writing for the labor cause and remained active in advocating for miners in the copper country.
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Lansing
Min
John Mitchell
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Atrests of Labor
Mitchell
Federation of Labor Hall
Organized Labor
West Virginia records 14000 marriages in past year
West Virginia auditors report shows more than fourteen thousand marriages were solemnized last year, far above the prior monthly average of about one thousand. The count surged notably in April, contributing to the overall total.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
State Auditor
Two Men Die in New Year Festivities in Kansas City
In Kansas City Missouri on January 1 two men died during New Year celebrations. Frank J. Croll a New York salesman collapsed from heart disease while in a taxi with friends after baring at a leading hotel. George H Beleman a traveling salesman fell at a hotel cafe, dying hours later from injuries.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Frank J. Croll
New York
Croll
George H. Beleman
Stomach Trouble For Five Years Leads To Black Draught Cure
A Kentucky man narrates five years of stomach agony and headaches improved after using Thedford's Black Draught for three months. The letter touts the remedy as a gentle vegetable tonic for stomach and liver, urged for family use and availability.
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Thedford
Switzerland’s yearly president earns 2700 per year
The report notes Switzerland elects a new president annually by Federal Assembly, with a one year term and a succession plan via the vice president. The salary is limited to the equivalent of 2700 dollars per year to avoid lucrative offices. Colonel Arthur Hofman is described as the new president, with a Teutonic name and the vice president from Italian-speaking cantons.
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Switzerland
Arthur Hoffman
Hoffman
Hofman
Boston Transcript
Wright stabilizer demonstration for Robert Collier cup
In St Petersburg and Pittsburgh reports from January 2 1924 a Wright stabilizer demo for the Robert Collier cup is noted. Aero Club of America representatives John C Eberhardt and Grover Loening attend with Orville Wright presenting a device that rights aircraft automatically. The trophy winner remains undecided. Russia restricts press on Balkan war topics in 1924.
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Dayton
Custer
John C. Eberhardt
Grover
Loening
Aero Club of America
Orviie Wright
Robert Collier
Aero Club
New York
Wright
Kenney Seeks U.S. Marshal Post in West Virginia
Hon A E Kenney of Parkersburg announces candidacy for U S Marshal in the Northern District of West Virginia. He plans to travel to Calhoun County and Washington to press his claims, backed by John T McGraw and Parkersburg locals who seek to keep the post in town for four more years.
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Parkersburg
A.E. Kenney
U. 83. M Mrshal
West Virginia
Kenney
Calhoun County
Washington
Col. Kenney
John T. McGraw
Marshal Hoyle
Pass policy affects B. and O. families this year
Baltimore and Ohio officers issue passes for employes families to travel to points in Pennsylvania under new state law. Passes may be issued to family members from a starting point outside Pennsylvania but travel within the state is restricted. Annual passes retain privileges except travels between Pennsylvania stations are not honored.
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Pennsylania
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Ohio
Pennwylvania
West Virginia Turnpike Plan Through State and City
West Virginia engineers announce a proposed Bristol to Pittsburg turnpike spanning the state. The route would pass through Morgantown Clarksburg Weston Fayetteville and Interma Maté cities with 26 miles remaining to Bluefield. A $500000 road bonds election is reported in Mercer County as part of the funding push.
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Morgantown
Piana
Williams
Bristol
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Bluefield
erMeer County
Clarksburg
Weston
Fayetteville
Interma Mate
Pie Baker And Sharp Pencil Dismissed In Odd Allegation
A fragmented page notes a speaker asking a man about his job and a curious claim about a pie baker. A baffling anecdote mentions a woman unable to sharpen a pencil with a hairpin, yet not guilty of attempting a 230 pm door entry with a fountain pea.
Drexel Biddle Destroys Wine Cellar in Resolve to Abstain
Philadelphia Jan AW Drexel Biddle sporteman amateur boxer and founder of the Drexel Biddle Bible Classes started the New Year by destroying the contents of his Walnut street wine cellar valued at several thousand dollars. He said a man is better off if he leaves liquor alone though he had no criticism for moderate drinking. Years ago he drank a quart of whiskey daily but has since favored a claret and ginger ale mixture. On Christmas Eve he decided to abstain from all alcoholic beverages.
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Philadelphia
Jan
Drexel Biddle
Sporteman
Drexel Biddle Bible Classes
Walnut Street
First daily aeroplane service opens between St Petersburg and Tampa
A hydroaeroplane flight linked St Petersburg and Tampa, an 18 mile coastal route, in 23 minutes at about 80 feet. A. C. Panil, former mayor of St Petersburg, rode as passenger. Fare is five dollars each way, ten dollars round trip, baggage charges apply by weight, passengers capped at 200 pounds unless extra five cents per pound.
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Tampa
Fla
St. Petersburg
A. C. Panil
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