Mexican and U S Clash Deepens As Policy Shifts
Felix Paya bacini former secretary of public instruction warned the constitutional assembly that the international situation was grave. Carranza demanded unconditional U S troop withdrawal before resuming talks, while Villa forces under Cen. Eduardo Hernandez expanded in La Junta, taking 140 men and ammunition. Paris dispatches report Carranza allies move against Villa and ongoing arms shipments to Veracru z.
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Queretaro
Mex
Felix Pa Yavacini
Secretary of Public Instruction
Carranza
Constitutional Assembly
United States
Mexico
Cen
Eduardo Hernandez
Villa
la Junta
Paso
Tex
Andres Garela
Carranza Comsilates
Franciscio Murgula
Chihuatla City
Terrerox
Guerrero
Chihuahua
Brancieco Villa
Chihuahua City
Washington D C Mexico talks falter over Carranza protocol
Officials report Carranza refused to sign the withdrawal protocol as the Mexican-American commission considers an abrupt end to talks. Henry Fletcher was expected to depart for Mexico soon as U S ambassador. Rumors also swirl that Pershing's expedition may withdraw and immigration figures from Ireland are cited.
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Washington
Wilson
At & Orlock
Lane
Law
Amercan Som
Acu
Commupions
Belie
Carranza
Proteco
Henry P. Fletcher
Meal City
Tokio
Carpio
Carmine
Japan
Kwatenda Whipping Company
Yokohama
Washington, D. C
Dan
Mexico American Joint Commission
Mexico
de Jete
Carranga
Carranaa
Henry Fleteher
Texico
Hedge Roots Used in Dyes
Osage orange tree roots are found to be usable for making a dye substitute. Farmers in Hote Liteon area are cutting hedge fences and selling roots to eastern dye manufacturers. The discovery suggests a new dye source from hedge roots.
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Hote Liteon
Kan
Jon
High Food Forecasts Pellagra Epidemic
Washington alerts that rising food prices may unbalance diets and risk a pellagra outbreak next winter. Public Health Service notes pellagra linked to poor nutrition. cautions households to maintain balanced diets despite higher costs.
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Washington
United States
Public Health Service
Fire destroys vast section of Valdes Alaska mining town
Fire in Valdes Alaska wipes out much of the business district of the old mining town known for its 1898 boom with a 1500 population. Reports say the blaze started in several buildings at once and key facilities are damaged beyond repair.
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Beattie
Worl
Jon
Valdes
Prince Williamsdand
Alaska
Ideal hen fills chicken wants at Madison Square show
New American fowl developed by the U S government farm at Beltsville Maryland under head husbandman Harry M Linden is described. The hen is white plumage yellow legs red ear lobes and a moderate sized comb with laying qualities resembling the Leghorn and body markings like wyandotte barred rock or Plymouth Rock. Officials plan a big exhibit of the new hen next season at the poultry show.
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New York
Dun
United States
Bellesville
Jiarry M. Lamen
Government Farm
Bee
Madison Square Garden
Lamen
Ita Egen
Plymouth Rock
Lamon
Italians Hold Many Austrian Troops Busy Front Report
Rome report via Paris claims 30 to 28 Austrian divisions are kept in action along the Tinton front and that Italy has conquered 1 200 square miles, shortening the war front and expanding entrenched lines. Production at Delon factories is rising to 2070, employing 1 000 workers, including 74 000 new workers, with Austrian privateers numbered at 84 000.
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Rome
Paris
Dan
Tinton
Aidas
Mary
Goo
Wublin
Delon
Aueiriin Privaners
Steen
Rumania
Bertin
Ninth Army
Mierehal von Mackenmen
Husslits
Danube
Brana
Galata
Moldavia
Wpe
von Mackennen
Galacia
Pruth
Berlin
Hursinngihie
Srcress
Let J C C Regulate U S Standard Time
A legislative draft proposes entrusting a new Interstate Commission to regulate time standards across the continental United States. The bill, introduced by Representative Perr Lane of Missouri, seeks to define time zones with regard to interstate commerce and convenient junctions for domestic and foreign trade. Norway prohibits coffee substitute exports.
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Washington
Stamford
United States
Timitte
Bey
Per Lane
Misgeard
Central Allies Plan Discussion in Berlin
Fragmentary text indicates an Allied conference in Berlin with mentions of London, Milan, and January plans for a meeting tied to European wartime strategy. Names and details are unclear.
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Berlin
Dwight N Lewis To Succeed Clifford Thorne
An Iowa railroad commission announces Dwight N Lewis will replace Clifford Thorne as chief official. The change follows Thorne’s long service and adjustments within the railroad division.
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Dwight N. Lewis
Clifford Thorne
London Janos: Regurgitated Quips From An Odd Column
A garbled OCR snippet from a London page notes quirky phrases and strange spellings. It mentions dates, places, and a Swedish name in a fragmentary fashion, hinting at a humorous or satirical column with foreign terms and misread titles.
Lawson Says Henry Wants No Leak Probe
Thomas W. Lawcey stated that Washington did not want an investigation and that Chairman Henry would not act. He said leak makers and beneficiaries confessed to him in advance as he prepared to go home due to ongoing fatigue and unrest.
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Washington
Thomas W. Lawcey
Henry
Lawson
Torpedoed Verite Rumor Strikes Mediterranean Port
Wireless dispatches from Milan report the French battleship Verite torpedoed by German submarine gear near the port of Malta. Berlin notes Russian positions along the Sereth and Danube fronts as German forces push toward Moldavia with limited engagements and prisoner captures amid recalled defensive lines.
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Berlin
Jon
Bayvilley
Zurich
Milan
Bettlestip Verite
Cvermus
One Hetemnaent
Verite
Malti
Asudols
Monk Killed at Home of Gzar's Aide's Son
London reports allege the murder of Rospution the Rugeton monk linked to Emperor Nichos. A car ride from Korokhovwasa Street to Yua supon puilae and footprints near a river point to a high level conspiracy involving exalts and imperial aides.
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Gzar
London
Thaperor Nichos Low
The
Dana
Resputin
Korokhovwasa Street
Boom Masputin
Yuasupon Puilae
Iis
Yuasupotf
Geneal
Prine Yoousupert
Nicholis
Ashur
Automobile
Peirecuky Jalan
Neve
Peiragy
Img
Peri
Grand
Alexander Mikhelovitch
Hrand Dirchess Nenia
Keyport
Germany Reports Corn Supply Increase Amid Crop Prospects
A Berlin telegram states that corn supply is set to rise over four years by about 1.5 million in response to a better crop. Officials expect gains to offset potato shortages and help stabilize the market.
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Ametercam
Jan
Berlin
Svetidierh
Gerry
Coul le
Germany
Urges Radio Monopoly Debate Split at Senate Meeting
Fragmentary notes show discussions among committee members about a proposed radio monopoly bill. References to chairs and panels indicate a tense session with procedural moves and potential partisan divides.
American Woman Revives Homeric Art Revival
A woman revives Homeric art tying ancient line to modern print. She blends lyre and voice with today’s sheet to convey strength, force, and sympathy in the daily happenings.
England Spends Two Billion Here in 1916 Trade
The United States records show the United Kingdom as the largest customer in 1916 with nearly two billion dollars in exports. France surpassed for the year but remained under one billion. Germany, Austria-Hungary, Japan, and other regions are summarized with varied import and export figures amid wartime trade shifts.
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Washington
Yan
United Kingdom
United States
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
France
Chanda
Europe
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Japan
Hing
Russia
South America
Asia
U S Must Hire Price or Build Own Ships
The Navy faced a funding choice after private bidders failed to submit satisfactory bids for three of four new scout cruisers. Beattie Construction already won one ship, while Fore River Ship Building of Quincy was the sole responder but about 1 million over the $5 million limit. Congress may be asked to raise the cap or to build the vessels in government yards.
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Washington, D
Beattie Rw Lowk
Comany
Quincy
Mass
Eon Krens
Navy
Congress
Mrs Kenyon Injured When Chair Breaks at Breakfast
A report describes Mrs Kenyon suffering a severe fall when a chair collapsed during breakfast. Witnesses note she was thrown against a chair, with her husband attempting to aid her as bystanders rushed to help.
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Mrs. Kenyon
Wielbincon
Dan de Mire
W & Kenyon
Britain Cuts Coal Exports to Norway
Readable portion reports Britain halting coal shipments to Norway amid trade disputes. The delayed export order is tied to broader wartime economic controls and international embargoes, with officials citing strategic priorities and energy needs at home.
Kansas City Jury Clears Defendant in Murder Trial
A jury in Kansas City convicts or acquits based on the clearest evidence presented. The trial centers on the murder of Col. Thom at Swope Park and involves expert testimony from a phil anthropiat and other witnesses. The judge declares the verdict and outlines the punishment or disposition, noting details of the court proceedings and post verdict actions.
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Kansas City
Jon
Col
Thom
Swope
Philanthropiat
Porterti cd
Shipping sale postponed by Chicago firm under petition
In Chicago a firm delays a shipping sale amid legal action brought by BU Cul OL GANES. Affected parties and dates remain unclear as the case proceeds under law and wartime constraints.
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Chicago
Dan
Lithuanians Seek Independent Rule and Unity
A Lithuanian National Concert of America delegation demands political independence and unity of ethnographical Lithuania. They present the request to President Wilson and apostolic delegates, with European ambassadors also involved. Reports from Swiss newspapers mention a potential independent Lithuanian kingdom with a Baltic army of 190000.
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Washington
America
Lithuania
Juline J. Bielekin
Rent
Three Filipinos die after confinement in irons
Manila reports three Milivine men from the naval collier Ajax, moored at Cavite, asphyxiated after being confined in irons for over an hour in a room above boiler shop. Lieutenant Commander Foley has assumed exclusive jurisdiction while authorities investigate cause and circumstances.
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Manila
Ajax
Cavite
Ile
Pan! Foley
Whydl Mithorithes
Economy watchword of Nebraska House
The Nebraska House debates economy as a guiding theme for the coming session. A special committee chaired by Messrs Hoffneister and Dan plans a detailed report on expansion costs and state railway communications, with action postponed to Thursday.
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Economy Watchword OF
Nebraska House
Lincoln
Nei
Nebraska
Messrs Hoffneister
Lesehjek
Dan
State Railways Conmunitalon
Pewrcetel
Nerve to Ask an Auto Assures Lansing
A fragmented Washington House Appropriations hearing draft mentions Secretary Lansing and committee chairmen, with planned actions related to auto matters. The text is garbled but references funding talks, personnel, and a push to secure resources for transportation programs.
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Lansing
Stone Alleges Lansing Hidden Secrets in State Debacle
Senator Stone and Washington accuse Secretary Lansing of concealing department documents from outsiders while claiming no intent to refraud. The remarks reference official papers and raise questions about leadership and oversight within the department.
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Washington
Joan
Stone
Lansing Tahiw
Seite
Chette
Witer
Docunentia
Lane Sing Haw
Sam
Rules Committee Gets Leak Probe
Washington January 3 Representative Wools resolution seeks a special investigation of a leak about President Wilson's flotations and was referred to the rules committee with orders to report in ten days. Debate centered on a rumor accusing Fernand Baruch of the council for national defense of supplying the information and of possible short selling on steel before the leak became public.
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Hocse
Wood
Washingtons
Wilsot
Bennett
New York
Fernand Baruch
Council For National Defense
Wall Street
Barack Wold
Garrett
Currier
Cummins Tires Of Fight On Big Interstate Commission
In Washington Westington reports Jan 4 that Senager Tu Mioine will oppose enlarging the Interstate Commerce Commission. He believes added members by the administration will resemble interstate commissioner Dontelle and that the president can force a vote but won t fight longer.
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Westington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dontele
Washington
Mde
Friends
Througl
Senate
Hitchoek
Stane
Fhoth
Germany
United States
Plague Fails to Hire New York Death Rate
New York reports 1918 death rate for infantile paralysis at 1.89 per 1000, the lowest on record amid an estimated population of 5,604,841 and 77,401 deaths for the year.
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Plague
New York
Juan
Mvc Civast
Greek King Hampered by Public Opinion
A convoluted dispatch discusses how public opinion constrains the Greek king amid postwar demands. It notes government hesitations and internal currents shaping policy toward the Entente and repartition plans.
Net Rail Revenues Edge Down Amid Rising Costs
The report shows a slight drop in net rail revenues for November compared with October, driven by higher operating costs and lower fare income. Officials note the decline is modest and part of a broader trend across the industry, with analysts predicting a cautious recovery in the coming months.
Burnquist Proposes Public Domain Board Reform
Fragmented text shows Burnquist proposing a public domain board reorganization with mentions of Paul Minn and other unclear items. The readable portions reference a state action or meeting and two or more named entities, but specifics are obscured by OCR errors.
Unclear Text From Michigan Election Note
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Lanting Michigan and a Gall election with unclear names and places. Reading hints at a local vote, possible truancy issue, and a referenced phonon ComALitucorael. Content is garbled and lacks concrete facts.
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Lanting
Dan
Ousting a Justice Controversy Sparks Constitutional Debate
A fragmented report outlines a dispute over removing a sitting justice. The document references lawmakers and legal bodies debating procedures and implications for the balance of power, with emphasis on due process and potential constitutional challenges.
Entente Trust in Doubt as Senate Peace Resolution Moves
Washington January 4. Debate grows over Hitchcock and Stone support for the peace note despite German sympathies. Law tone attacks Count von Bernstorff, signaling central powers aim to derail entente hopes while US factions push for terms to end the war.
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Urnes Wilson
Hitchcock
Senate
Nebraska
Miidde
Hitchcork
Hent Hender Vedict
Lawlge
Count von Bernstorff
Che Clermen
Terate
Nettun
Lodge
Wade
Cermany
Bertin
Jan
Cotman
Pee
Germany
Tageblattala
Petite Polaines
Oghlowe
East
Washington i of Law
New York
Uni Otha
Germany blames Allies in Scandinavian reply
The article reports Germany accusing the Allies in a Scandinavian reply. It notes President Wilhelm II and senior leaders urging restraint while awaiting Entente response to demands. References to potential changes in power and political maneuvering are mentioned.
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Germany
Ericsson’s Associate Dies in Ningaland Incident
An associate of Ericsson died yesterday at Mig hame in Prohiyn, Ningaland, with local reports noting the casualty near a Monitor bulldes and a figure named Joh Erlowson linked to the event.
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Ericsson
Jan
Hede
Aunet
Ningaland
Howlion
Joh Erlowson
Bulldes
The
Monitor
Prohiyn
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