Rebels Triumph in Tampico Battle and Mexican Politics
Reports from Mexico City and Vera Cruz detail a decisive Tampico battle where rebels overwhelmed Federal forces, leaving hundreds killed or wounded. Concurrently, Congress nullified the recent election and ordered a new vote for July while Villa’s forces seized Chihuahua without resistance. A forced loan of 800000 dollars was reported from Wells Fargo to Huerta’s government.
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Mexico City
Mexican Congress
Huerta
Vera Cruz
Tampico
Chihuahua
Villa
Wells Fargo Express Company
Premier Asquith Orders Unionists Arms Seized
London report states Prime Minister Asquith ordered confiscation of arms and ammunition stored by Ulster Orange societies to curb potential insurrection tied to opposition to home rule. Expect wholesale sedition arrests as authorities act on warlike preparations and defiance of the crown.
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London
Ulster
Asquith
Orange Societies
Orange Societies of
Ireland
House of Commons
Hose of Lords
Committee Uproar: Wilson Charges Lobby Found Valid
Washington reports the House committee finished months of hearings on President Wilsons claim of a secret lobby influencing legislation. The panel found substantial evidence, naming congress members officials and leaders of the American Merchants and Manufacturers Association, and substantiated the presidents charges.
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Washington
House Committee
Wilson
Congress
American Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Thanksgiving Ball At Ruby in Interior Alaska
Thanksgiving eve at Ruby saw a grand masquerade ball managed by Ed Kelly and Harry Kinnell. The interior was praised, costumes impressed, prizes awarded to Mrs. Dena Acheson and Judge Widman, Miss Beasie Kelly and Oscar Lundine won waltz honors, and the German band act drew cheers. The event, featuring a "little German band" and standout make-up, was deemed a grand success.
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Ruby Record Citizen
Ruby
Ed Kelly
Harry Kinnell
Alaska
Dena Acheson
Widman
Beasie Kelly
Oscar Lundine
Garters Worn Outside in China
The Rev. Dr. Stanley White told the Morris and Orange Presbytery that Chinese are adopting American garters but wear them on the outside of trousers. He recently returned from a world tour with time in China noting Americans sewing machines and other labor-saving devices are common there and that American clothing is spreading as well.
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China
East Orange
N. J
Stanley White
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Presbytery
Morris and Orange
White
Dr. White
His Catalogues Go Marching On
Montgomery Ward founder A Montgomery Ward head of the mail order firm Montgomery Ward & Co. died in Chicago of pneumonia. Born in 1844 at Chat ham New Jersey he traced lineage to Captain Israel Montgomery. He established the company in 1872 and led it as president. He was a self educated and self made man.
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Chicago
Montgomery Ward
Montgomery Ward & Co
United States
A. Montgomery Ward
Chatham, N. J
Israel Montgomery
Senator Borsh Pushes National Prohibition Aim
Washington December 12 Senator Borsh of Ilaho addressed delegates at a convention urging a constitutional amendment for nationwide prohibition. He said the move was certain to come, but he did not name a date or timing for its adoption.
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Washington
Borsh
Ilaho
le World
Texas Floods Subside After Deadly Central Rise
In the disastrous floods that swept central Texas last week, 165 persons were drowned and property losses reach 37 million dollars. The waters are subsiding, and refugees are being provided for.
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Houston
Texas
President Wilson Confined by Severe Cold in Bed
Washington dispatch says President Wilson is confined to his bed with a severe cold. The illness is not considered serious and no immediate apprehension is felt.
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Washington
Wilson
Potlatch for Seattle Next Year Decided
Seattle on December 12 reports the Gallen Pat ch committee will skip the 1914 celebration and instead stage a grand watch carnival in 1915 to mark the completion of the Lake Washington canal.
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Seattle
Gallen
Washinton
Lost Ones and Bayard Taylor Missing in Alaska Searches
Territorial governor inquiries seek James Scofield once from Jefferson Ohio last seen five or six years ago near Peavey Fairbanks Nome Tanana Circle City. He is six feet four inches tall slender dark brown hair. Bayard Taylor once of Winters California disappeared June 14 1912 last seen Ferry Building. He 25 years old six feet two inches 210 pounds blue eyes light brown hair walks with free swing has a mole on cheek and a stiff little finger. Relatives anxious to hear from them.
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Territorial Governor's Office
James Scofield
Jefferson
Ohio
Peavey
Fairbanks
Nome
Tanana
Circle City
Bayard Taylor
Winters
Cal
Ferry Building
Alaska
Colorado Blizzard Blocks Statewide Rail Traffic
Denver reports a severe blizzard over the weekend paralyzing Colorado rail traffic. Stockmen suffer heavy losses as the storm forces standstills while weather slowly moderates.
PANKHURST G RLS AGAIN ON DECK
Sylvia Pankhurst was arrested on arrival under the eat and mouse rule. The American hunger striker jailed here has been released. Emmeline Pankhurst departed London for Paris as officials expressed pleasure at her departure.
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Pankhurst G
Peter
England
Sylvia Pankhurst
John Bull
London
Emmeline Pankhurst
United States
Paris
Packey McFarland Seeks State Legislature Seat
Chicago reports Packey McFarland the prizefighter enters politics in the rockyards district as a popular candidate for state legislature and is believed favored for election. Milwaukee notes a ten round decision over Jimmy Britt by McFarland. San Francisco reports Willie Ritchie and Harlem Tommy Murphy postponed due to rain and Ritchie’s nose surgery. London notes George Carpentier knockout of Bombardier We s in the first round.
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Chicago
Packey” McFarland
McFarland
Rockyards
Wireless
the Ploneer
Milwaukee
Dee
Jimmy Britt
Packey McFarland
Pioneer
San Francisco
Willie Ritchie
Harlem Tommy Murphy
Ritchie
Alaska cable nearly restored after outage
An Alaska cable system resumes regular rates and messages to all points on December nine, despite a wireless link from Cordova to Sitka. The Burnside continues repairs after the vessel buoyed the end of the cable buoy.
Sourdough Club Forms at University of Washington
The Sourdough Club, a new social organization at the University of Washington, aims to provide a northern social rendezvous. About 35 Alaska students have joined, signaling strong interest and promising popularity among the student body.
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Seattle
University of Washington
New Haven Railroad Suspends Dividends After Crises
New York dispatch reports the New York New Haven Hartford railroad halted dividend payments for the first time in 40 years due to mismanagement, wrecks, and a Wall Street raid, signaling severe financial distress and instability for the once-stable line.
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NEW Haven Railroad
New York
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Wall Street
Naval Militia to be Drafted for War Service
Welinston Dec 11 The house today passed the Packett bill authorizing drawing the naval militia into service under regulations in time of war.
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Welinston
President Wilson declines to pledge message for women's suffrage bill
Washington report notes President Wilson told a parade of woman suffragists that he will not send a special message to Congress urging passage of a women’s suffrage bill. He spoke December 11 and addressed the demonstrators, signaling no immediate federal action.
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Washington
Wilson
Confess
Thaw Held for Federal Inquiry Bail Asked
Harry Thaw’s counsel seeks bail as the state court notes federal court must decide on Thaw's sanity. The decision centers on transfer of competency questions to federal jurisdiction, affecting Thaw's confinement.
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Harry Thaw
Voncord
N. H
Thaw
Frank Manley Makes Investment
Seattle observers report Frank C. Manley and associates purchased the James brothers Chisana mining claims for about $500,000 this week in the city. The deal highlights Manley’s continued investment activity in the region.
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Frank Manley
Seattle
City
Frank C. Many and Associates
James Brothers
Chisana
Sayre and Jessie Wilson Arrive in England
London dispatch reports Francis Sayre and his bride Miss Jessie Wilson arriving in England for a stay as guests of Ann Walter Hines Page and Mrs. Page, following their marriage in the United States.
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London
Francis Sayre
Bride
Jessie Wilson
Ann- Walter Hines Pagessator
Mail arrives in town with 132 pounds first class
Charley Ray arrived in town last evening with a full load of mail headed for distribution. He left Nulato December 7 and faced heavy trail but completed a fast journey. Captain Jack Worth piloted the steamer Dikeman for the shipment amid fan banter from the stands.
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Charley Ray
Nulato
Jack Worth
Dikeman
Preparations for New Year’s Eve Mask Ball
The Arctic Brotherhood committee reports progress on the grand mask ball to be held New Year’s Eve. A comic supplement mask ball is planned and well received, promising entertaining costumes and a lively transition from the old year to the new.
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Arctic Brotherhood
John D. Shoop Chosen as Chisago Public Schools Superintendent
Chicago dispatch reports John D. Shoop, a well known Illinois educator, has been selected to serve as superintendent of Chisago public schools in this city.
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Chicago
John D. Shoop
Illinois
Iditarod Kennel Club Meets for January Race
The Iditarod Kennel Club will hold a meeting at the Telephone office this Saturday evening at 8 o'clock to arrange the annual sweepstake race on January 1, 1914. All members are urged to attend. Also noted, Hamburg houses a vast church organ with 1,373 pipes, some 37 feet long.
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Iditarod Kennel Club
Hamburg
Herman Barthel Dead at Fairbanks
Herman Barthel, a noted Fairbanks resident since 1905, died this morning from a paralysis stroke. He founded Fairbanks Brewing and Malting, a major northern plant, after arriving from Skagway, and had a wide circle of friends with two prior visits to the camp, the last in early summer.
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Fairbanks
Herman Barthel
Ihis City
Barthel
Skagway
Fairbanks Brewing and Malting Company
Seenepeeee Vanivamiwe Ieee
Alaska railroad bill moves to unfinished business in house
The Alaska railroad bill, reported by Chairman Houston, enters the calendar as unfinished business and will be discussed daily until disposed of, a process interrupted by the currency bill. The currency bill, currently before the house, is expected to pass before the holidays.
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Washington
House
Houston
House Committee On Territories
Washhington
President weighs public ownership of telegraph lines
Washington December indicates the President has studied government ownership of telegraph and telephone lines and is expected to send a message to Congress on the subject soon.
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Washington
Congress
Poorman Creek Looks Like Winner in Innoko District
A letter from Diskaket reports optimism about Poorman and Cripple country in Innoko. It notes Poorman’s growing activity with cabins and dumps, predicts Poorman will be the largest amp of the smoke, and mentions Colorado creek and Folger creek prospects near Cripple City.
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Diskaket
Cripple and Poorman
Innoko
Poorman
Cripple Camp
Colorado Creek
Folger Creek
Folger
Cripple City
Nelchina promising camp letters from Billy the Horse miner in Alaska
William M. Elliott known as Billy the Horse writes two letters from the Nelchina district to friend J C Colman about new camp prospects. He describes surface gold on many rocks, a Creek bench claim as a likely winner, and a broad pay streak across Crooked and Flat creeks. He notes coarse gold on most creeks, a 30 by 15 mile prospective area, porphyry formation, and signals a big camp ahead. Hildreth and Vick of Seward are mentioned.
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Wiliam M. Elliott
Billy
Nelchina
J. C. Colman
Elliott
Tolman
Albert Creek
Alaska
Nome
Crooked Creek
Chickamew Creek
Flat Creek
Albert
Coming and Going in Iditarod and Nearby Posts
Charley Denton custodial of the Trinder barge hides his smile behind curtains as he returns to town. Ed M. Rusk and Joe Smith finish Moore Creek mining and head home. Smith travels to Takotna for business on the Kuskokwim. Bank official from M and M reaches Seward by telegram. Holmes notes heavy trail. Strawberg Finnegan in town. Killen prospector in the Kuskokwim camp plans eight weeks here. Sollibakke visit Flat Creek. Honda from Moose Creek roadhouse reports good business.
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Charley Denton
Trinder
Charley
Mike Maher
Ed M. Rusk
Moore Creek
Joe Smith
M. & M. Bank
Seward
R. C. Button
Holmes
Nat Lyons Leaves London For New York News Note
Nat Lyons formerly connected with this paper writes from New York dated October 16 that he can no longer rest in London and plans to reach Gotham in spring if reports are favorable. He mentions Christmas candles for decorating and Crowley Porter Location Notices at Pioneer.
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New York
Net Lyons
Globe-Trotter
Old Town
London
Gotham
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Charles Strite
William Newman
J. A. Slippern
Jack Connolly
C. D. Garter
George Apple
A. S. Kinzer
Martin Sickinger
W. C. de Baun
M. W. Tyler
Borah
Denver
Colorado
Tom Doe
George Carpentier
Bombardier Wes
Valle
Cabe
O. K
Brennan
Youngstown
Bonesetter Reese
Colonel Goethals
New York Press
First
Richmond
Lear
Cain
Chisago
Kennel Club
Postoffice Candy Store
Wned Creek
Inay
Poorman Creek
Greek Islands
Asia Minor
Balkan
Crowley & Porter
Dave Strawberg
Jim Finnegan
Tom Killen
Kuskokwim
Mrs. Sollibakke
Iditarod
Joe Honda
Moose Creek
Nat Lyons
Pioneer Vive
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