Villa Preparing to Raid Torreon Border Informed
Five Americans and a Swiss citizen traveling from Parral reported Villa forces poised to attack Torreon from the north and south. Refugees said Torreon residents fled as Carranza troops evacuated. They confirmed the death of Howard Gray Weeks in Parral and noted Villa activities and evacuations near Jimenez and Lagunais district.
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Tex
Parral
Torreon
Villa
Jimenez
Howard Gray
Parra
Thomas Flinneghan
Jacob Myer
Adem Schaeffer
W C Palmer
Julio Sinner
Vilin
Cullacan
Siawton Falgar Koch
Jarral
Sunita Kocalin
Correancgroup
Parl
Joeinte Hernan
Towen
Jimetor
Carranks
Jimenen
Dan
Terreon
Forthern
Febele
American Aid Sought for China Reorganization Loan
Rasalan, British, French, and Japanese legations want U.S. cooperation in a 16 million pound sterling loan to the Chinese government. Delays by Britain, France, Rogelia, and Japan prompt impatience in Peking as talks proceed amid high-level exchanges and proposed honors affecting envoy roles.
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Peking
China
Foreign Office
Hiritain
France
Rogelia
Japan
London
Doe
Tun Chi-dul
Tau Yalln
Whe
Tekan
Hisung Bai Ling
Miesheon
Jopin
Cnet
Suggerting
Italian Steamer Sunk in Collision Off Scotland
Reported sinking of an Italian steamer after a collision with a cruiser Ernest Renan. Many were lost, with 120 survivors cited. The incident occurred near Marweil and involved a transport bound for home. Also notes varied gas production rates in Scotland Ireland and England.
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Parls
Dee
Ernest Renan
Diapater
Marweillea
Tukling
Coal Wagons Deliver 7000 Tons to Chicago Centers
Coal wagons in Chicago deliver 7000 tons of fuel to downtown offices hotels and several schools. The arrival of the coal from West Virginia averted a potential coal famine and brought temporary relief to shivering residents.
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Chicago
Col Deal
Wesl
Virginia
New Ordnance Head Nominated by President
Commander Ralph Marlo is nominated to lead the Navy Department key ordnance branch with the rank of rear admiral. Abe Lawton of Vor gatown Ohio is named as a deputy or related post. The report includes garbled lines about attempted repairs and an invention for protective cover, unclear in places.
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Washington
Ralph Marlo
Wilton
Hear Ad
Piranes
Ordnanes
Navy Department
Note from Wilson Outlines Peace Overture to Belligerents
Washington notes sent to both sides urge an early inquiry by neutrals into terms for ending the war. The president proposes that belligerents and neutrals exchange views on future peace guarantees, league of nations, and safeguards for territorial integrity and neutral rights. Messages will go to Great Britain France Italy Japan Russia Belgium Portugal Romania Serbia and to the Central Powers Germany Austria Hungary Turkey and Bulgaria.
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Washington
Wilson
Lansing
United States
Ihs
Caleb
Ach
League of Nations
Terme
Vite Niles
Ory
Belllee
France
Holy
Japan
Rosia
Belgium
Montefeat
Portugal
Rumanian
Serbia
Germany
Austria- Bulgary
Turkey
Bulgaria
League
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Enehind
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von Bethmann- Hollweg
Lloyd-Devorce
Torinate
Allind Entente
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Milwauder
Tattow
United Sides
Linn
Stocks Slump On Black Monday Liquidation
New York December 21 reports a dramatic stock market slide following wartime policy news. Large losses hit major issues as trading surged to historic volumes with 2.76 million shares changing hands near the close. Steel and Union Pacific led declines while nervous brokers tightened margins amid a convulsive day on the exchange.
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Wikars
Lansing
Trei
Worlwue
Lainsing
Ruie
Walon Pacific
Ingle Dey
United States Steel
Statke
New York Stock Exchange
Rowing
Union Poycific
Toy Marine
Wheat market recovers as May futures rise on opening
Chicago wheat prices show renewed strength despite early declines as May futures trade near 1.68 to 1.50 and July around 1.49 with large selling demand and strong export activity cited amid neutral and political tensions.
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Chicago
Wilson
I Ht
Lansing
United States
Pmc
Imore
Bulge
Ventordling
Local Registry Shows Births and Deaths in Kentucky
A Kentucky register lists 60 078 births and 8 in the Hireckton directory. The document divides rights between Nile Ek and Jolin bk amid a historic tally of local records.
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Nile Ek
Jolin Bk
Kentucky
Prohibition Bill Advances in Senate Debate
Washington reports the national prohibition constitutional amendment moves forward after the Senate judiciary committee voting 13 to 3. Senators Culberson Reed and Mrandegee opposed it while Cummins and Kenyon support it, with questions over obtaining a two thirds majority. The measure tightens liquor restrictions and leaves state enforcement intact.
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House
Senate Judiciary
Culberson
Reed
Mrandegee
Senate
United States
Congresa
Cummins
Neem
Senate Judiciary Committee
Kenyon
Cumrooms
Nivelle Promoted on Joffre's Order
Paris reports General Joffre appoints Nivelle to command the armies of the Perth and Whorheint with General Castelnau and Chief of Staff involvement. General Ferdinand Auguste Pop is named chief of staff for the duration of the war. Pont, an artillery officer, also rises in rank, credited to Joffre's recognition of merit.
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Paris
Perth
Joffre
Castelnau
Perdinand Auguete Pop
Gener Nhvelle
Gener Pont
Mie
Chenenal Joffre
Union Pacific Road Grants Wage Bonus
New York dispatch reports Union Pacific announces a bonus of one month's salary for all employees earning under 61,800 per year, with no discrimination based on race or creed. The board also approved a special dividend of 2 percent on common stock and a $4000 fund for additional benefits.
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Union Pacific Road
New York
Guard Advocates Quiz Staff Head Guard Advocates
Washington 2d Man Gen Hugh J Scott chief of staff of the army tests the national guard before the House military committee. Friends of the national guard plan further questioning about mobilization as proof of the guard system's efficiency. General staff officers appear to present mobilization reports.
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Washington
Hugh J. Scott
Army
House Military Committee
Friends of the
National Guard
Nations Guard System
Sengior Lee
Maryland
Leona Weed
Berlin Press Sees Lloyd George Speech Deeply Mixed
Berlin papers publish largely cautious reactions to Lloyd George speech, noting calls for restraint and reparations may foreclose negotiation. Commentary emphasizes potential rupture between Britain and Germany, with some outlets questioning prospects for peace talks and recognizing entente military leverage.
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Berlin
London
Dee
Idoud-dieorge
Ming
Heh
Mallon
Lloyd-George
Pranee
Constantinople
Huse
Napoleon
Krouxe Zeitung
Secretary Lansing Warns U S Drawn Toward War Verge
Secretary of State Lansing declares America edged toward war as belligerent actions strain the nation. He calls the United States the greatest of neutrals and says impositions by belligerents render the country’s position intolerable and demand final government action to vindicate its stance.
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Lansing
America
Washington
Laampinay
United States
ConmMerton
Jonee Loman
Alec
Wilson Note Signals U S Push for Clear War Aims
President Wilson’s dispatch to belligerents seeks to define each side’s aims as the United States nears neutrality’s end. Secretary Lansing clarifies the note serves to safeguard American rights and avoid entanglement, not a peace bid, amid Allied and Central powers responses.
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