A Desperate Effort to Bolster Carranza News
Friday's Daily argues that Mexican de facto government propaganda strives to revive Carranza’s waning support by claiming victories that did not occur and omitting defeats known to the world. The piece brands reports from Nuevo Laredo as unreliable, notes Torreon isolation, and questions Villa’s defeats while urging honesty over mendacious publicity.
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Laredo
Carranza
Villa
Torreon
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Chihuahua
San Luis Potosi
Carrancistas
Monterey
Paca
Torreau
Carrancista
Villa Ahumada
Floro
German peace talks shielded by quiet diplomacy
The article argues Germany seeks confidential exchanges of peace terms through President Wilson, preferring secrecy over public disclosure. It notes Entente powers push for public aims before conferences, while Germany Austria and Turkey resist revealing their plans, claiming such matters are for rulers only.
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Wilson
Germany
United States
France
Austria
Turkey
Germany and Austria's Entry Into War Examined
The analysis argues Germany sought war to seize trade from Britain, denies threats, and notes Austria and Serbia misused events. It contends no nation threatened Germany or Austria, while Britain only joined after German invasion of Belgium. It predicts German peace terms will be hard to imagine and cites Carranza as an irrelevant remark.
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Germany
Austria
Reichstag
England
Russia
Serbia
Belgium
Questioning Tratification of Carranza in US Policy
The text questions United States options if Carranza fails to “come across” and whether he will be kept as a “great and good friend” per state correspondence or labeled with Villa and other “malefactors of great wealth.” It reflects tension between diplomacy and potential branding of Carranza as an adversary.
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United States
Carranza
Villa
Question on river crossing and trade with Villa
The speaker asks what policy to adopt if Villistas seize the town across the river. They seek guidance on permitting imports and exports to cross the river and whether to recognize Villa as a legitimate authority to deal with citizens, noting the lack of recognition of Villa as a bloodthirsty bandit.
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Maur Qurkenstowns
Oftte
Villa
Villistas Must Stop Noisy New Year Disturbances
The matter is referred to Marshal Brennan for action regarding noise by Villistas on New Year’s Day. Cannon crackers and other loud noise makers are prohibited in this section and officials should inform those involved.
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Marshal Brennan
Missouri Crooks Active Before Leaving Yesterday
A con man who sold the Woolworth building and a man who traded Central Park for a rich bottom land farm were paralleled by several enlisted members of the Second Missouri who exited Laredo yesterday. Mexican locals, duped and paying 75 cents up, bought Y M C A buildings mess halls and latrines with receipts signed by Sergt Cheatem. Victims faced forceful retention as they tried to remove their “property” from the camp, leaving widespread anger and damaged prestige for the Second Missouri Infantry.
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Woolworth
Central Park
Second Missouri
Laredo
Sergt. Cheatem
Second Missouri Infantry
Money Makers in Times Want Ads
An item note showcases money making opportunities in the Times Want Ads with emphasized offers and potential earnings. The brief highlights various schemes and earnings claims and invites readers to explore listing details and terms.
One of God's noblest women dies in Santa Barbara
A renowned benefactor and charity icon, Mrs. Josephine Lecouvreur, known as Mamacita to Mexican communities, died November 27 at St. Francis Hospital in Santa Barbara. A widow of Frank Lecouvreur, she distributed vast endowments to churches, schools, and orphanages in Laredo and California, supporting priests, religious orders, and settlements while living modestly and guiding many in need.
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Earth
St. Francis Hospital
Santa Barbara
California
Ricfrio and
Serra
Josephine Rosane Lecouvreur
Josephine Smith
Frank Lecouvreur
Mamacita
Montgomery
Los Angeles
Lecouvreur
Peter Verdaguer
Laredo
San Agustin
Verdaguer
Grand Jury Re convenes for murder investigations in Laredo
The grand jury meets in special session under Judge Mullally to probe two murders in the restricted district of Laredo and other law violations since the last session. Foreman P P Leyendecker and members hear that A J Sheffield and Private W A Hamilton face murder charges and are expected to conclude by tomorrow afternoon.
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J. F. Mullally
Grand Jury District Court
Helen Shelby
Willie Johnson
Laredo
Grand Jury
P. P. Leyendecker
Foreman
W. J. Sames
J. O. Buenz
J. A. Ortiz
C. FE. Richter
Ed. Denike
Alfred Matthews
Albert Martin
R.K. Mims
F. A. Lattig
F. Wormser
M. W. Brennan
Mullally
A. J Sheffield
Trolen Shelby
W A. Hamilton
Laredo’s Successful Citizens Miguel Benavides
Miguel Benavides, Deputy Sheriff of Webb County, born Rio Grande City May 8 1866, moved to Laredo in 1880. He served as Deputy County Assessor, Deputy Sheriff, and Deputy County Clerk, fought in the Spanish American War, ran a grocery business, mined in Durango, Mexico, and since 1911 has been Chief Deputy Sheriff under Antonio Salinas. He has 23 years in public service and is regarded as trustworthy and respected.
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Miguel Benavides
Webb County
Rio Grande City
Texas
Laredo
San Antonio
Benavides
Rosendo Garcia
Porfirio Benavides
George R. Page
Texas Cavalry
Page
Durango
Mexico
United States
Antonio Salinas
Questionable Carranza assassination rumor denied in Mexico
SAYS REPORTS EXAGGERATED First Chief Carranza denies any life threat. Consul Melquiades Garcia reports no truth to rumors of an attack and Carranza confirms he is safe in Queretaro as of December 28. The exchange included a direct telegram from Carranza to Leonor Magnon in Laredo.
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Carranza
Mark Garcia
The
Times
Laredo
Venustiano Carranza
Melquiades Garcia
Garcia
Nuevo Laredo
Queretaro
Leonor V. de Magnon
Leonor Villegas de Magnon
Texas
Villistas claim to hold Saltillo defy northern defeats
The Associated Press reports from El Paso on December 28 that Villistas occupy Saltillo and Villa partisans announce the claim. Mexico City dispatches confirm Villista defeats have occurred in the north in the past two days.
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Villistas
Saltillo
Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Villa Partisans
Mexico City
Membership to Vote Over Adamson Law Negotiations
The entire membership of the brotherhoods will determine their next step in negotiations related to the Adamson law, according to an official announcement from New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Brotherhoods
Entente Reply Ready to Send to Allies and Germany
London reports the Entente reply to the German note is completed and will be sent to all allies before delivery to Paris likely next Wednesday. It will go to Germany via American channels as support for Wilson's note and a separate joint Scandinavian note backs Wilson’s peace proposal.
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London
Entente
Paris
Germany
Wilson
Bank Robbers Escape With $5,000 Near Hagerman
Five robbers blew the safe of Hagerman State Bank at Hagerman Texas early today. They escaped in an automobile with $5,000. The crime occurred about 15 miles northwest of Sherman.
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Sherman
Texas
Kfive
Hagerman State Bank
Hagerman
Here
Turkey's Reply to Wilson Peace Note Received
Washington dispatch reports Turkey's reply has arrived and is substantially similar to Germany and Austria's positions.
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Turkey
Washington
Wilson
Germany
Austria
British Steamer Sunk and Another Report Sunk
London dispatch reports the British steamship Copewood sunk and the Norwegian steamer Ida also reported sunk in the same incident.
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London
Copewood
Ida
Superior Steel buys Carnegie plant for 11.5 million
Pittsburg December 29. The Superior Steel Corporation has acquired the plant of the Superior Steel Company at Carnegie for 11.5 million dollars, six million in cash and the remainder in stock. New York and Philadelphia bankers led the deal.
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Pittsburg
Superior Steel Corporation
Superior Steel Company
Carnegie
New York
Philadelphia
Teutons Capture Prisoners and a Romanian Town
Teutonic forces seized several positions in Rumani yesterday, taking 1,400 prisoners 18 machine guns and three cannons Batcheley in Dobruja was captured Meanwhile the Russian steamship Kurk from Archangel to New York struck a mine near Kirkwall on November 29 causing one passenger and one crew member to drown while others were saved after a night at sea
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Teutons
Berlin
Rumania
Batcheley
Dobrudja
New York
Kurk
Archangel
Kirkwall
French schooner St. Louis sinks after mine strike
Washington reports the French schooner St Louis hit a mine on December 26 and sank with three men lost. The British tank steamer Paul Paix also struck a mine last Saturday but was towed into Swansea.
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Washington
St. Louis
State Department
Paul Paix
Swansea
President tentatively backs bond issue to cover treasury deficit
Washington reports that the president tentatively agrees with Congress and administration leaders on a bond issue to meet part of the treasury deficit of 180 million dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1918.
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Washington
Congress
Treasury
German Attack on Verdun Front Reported
Paris dispatches report German forces attacked a three kilometer front between Dead Man's Hill and Hill 304 northwest of Verdun. French infantry and machine gunners were broken and penetrated. North of Verdun a strong German reconnaissance was dispersed.
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Paris
Dead Man's Hill
Verdun
War Office
Poultry Show Opens in New York at Madison Square Garden
Over 10 000 songbirds and barnyard fowls were placed on display in Madison Square Garden for the twenty eighth annual exhibition of the New York Poultry and Pigeon Association. The event is the oldest and largest of its kind in the United States, drawing poultry fanciers from across the country.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
New York Poultry and Pigeon Association
United States
Germans Enter French Positions on Hill 304
Berlin reports, Dec 29, that German forces entered French positions on Hill 304 and the southern slope of Dead Man's Hill, according to the war office.
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Berlin
Dead Mans Hill
War Office
Everett mayor to hold first door-step inauguration
Everett Mass December 29 John J Mullen winner of a three cornered mayoralty fight faces an inaugural clash He plans to hold the ceremony at the Everett armory or on his own door step if the armory is denied by the adjutant general He blames political enemies for the conflict and insists on performing the inaugural on his doorstep.
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Everett
Mass
John J. Mullen
Everett Armory
Mullen
Watchman James Wilkinson Receives Gift at Post Office
James Wilkinson, longtime watchman at the federal building and son of Webb county’s first presiding officer, was surprised with a gold and silver badge from post office employees. Miss Alma Scratchley spoke brief words in the lobby as Wilkinson expressed sincere thanks for the token of remembrance intended for Christmas.
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James Wilkinson
Webb County
Federal Building
Post Office
Wilkinson
Alma Scratchley
Employes
Pythians To Give Away Baby In Secret Raffle
Saugus Mass December 29 The annual ball of Saugus Lodge Knights of Pythias will feature awarding a baby to a deserving couple. Three lodge members will select the foster parents and little else is known about the infant. Petition signatures protested the plan though the committee pressed on announcing more than a dozen applications. The baby described as blue-eyed three months old and blond prompted animal rumors but officials insist it is a human infant. The Town Hall is expected to be filled for the New Year night prize presentation.
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Saugus
Mass
Saugus Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Lodge
Hall Committee
Basic Committee
Gold shipment from Mexico to El Paso under guard
A quarter of a million dollars in Mexican gold crossed the Rio Grande into Laredo this morning and was taken to Wells, Fargo & Co. Express. It belongs to the Mexican government and was sent by passenger train to El Paso for safekeeping. Armed guards accompanied the express car during the transfer.
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Laredo
Rio Grande
Wells, Fargo & Co. Express
Garcia
el Paso
Express Company
Bell County leaders return from Callahan deer hunt
County Judge J A Britt Sheriff Hugh Smith and District Clerk Eugene Upshaw of Bell county arrived today after several days on the Callahan ranch deer hunting. They took four bucks home with them and reported a most enjoyable outing.
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Bell County
J. A. Britt
Hugh Smith
Eugene Upshaw
Callahan Ranch
Belton
Economy Grocery Store wishes patrons Happy New Year 1917
To Our Patrons and Friends. We wish you one and all a Happy and Prosperous New Year and also avail ourselves of this opportunity to express our appreciation and thanks for the liberal patronage accorded us during the year 1916 and hope for a continuance of fame during the com ing year, assuring you that it will be our endeavor to please you with quality of goods, prices and service. Economy Grocery Store.
Florida Guardsman Dies After Pneumonia Attack
Private Howard L. Roberts of Company I, Second Florida Infantry, died at Fort McIntosh post hospital yesterday afternoon after a pneumonia attack. Relatives were notified and the body was sent to his Tampa home, with the train departure at noon today.
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Howard L. Roberts
Co. I
Secon Florida
Post Hospital
Second Florida Infantry
Fort McIntosh
Tampa
Fla
Times subscription offer for daily opportunities
The Times advertises a daily opportunities package priced at 50 cents per month offering readers access to opportunities and news.
Confessed Killing of Entire Family by 83 Year Old Farmer
In Minden Louisiana on December 29 Henry Walter aged 83 a farmer confessed to planning and executing the Christmas Eve killings of John Nelson Reeves his wife and three children. Three negroes were arrested Christmas Day and sent to Baton Rouge penitentiary amid fears of mob violence, alleged to be Walter's accomplices.
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Associated Press
Minden
Henry Walter
John Nelson Reeves
Baton Rouge Penitentiary
Walter
Federal grand jury to end high cost of living probe
Chicago on December 29 reports the federal grand jury will finish its investigation into the high cost of living today and no indictments will be returned.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Pennsylvania Crude Oil Prices Hit Record High
Pennsylvania crude oil advanced 10c to 2.85 a barrel in Pittsburg on December 29, the highest price ever quoted. Other grades also rose by 5c per barrel.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Police Revolt Attacks Governor Palace in Para Brazil
Despatches from Belem report three battalions of police in Rio Janeiro state revolted and attacked the governor's palace. The governor sought safety in the federal regiment quarters until order was restored.
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Associated Press
Rio Janeiro
Belem
Para
Ohio teachers in session in Columbus for convention
Three thousand educators from rural schools to universities gather in Columbus for the annual Ohio Teachers association convention. The large attendance and an attractive program of papers addresses and discussions promise one of the most profitable meetings under the association auspices.
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Columbia
Columbus
Ohio Teachers’ Association
Ashtabula Disaster Recalled in 40th Anniversary Ceremony
Ashtabula Ohio marks the fortieth anniversary of the 1876 wreck when the Pacific Express on the Lake Shore line collapsed through an iron bridge into Ashtabula Creek. Monuments at Chestnut Grove Cemetery honor unidentified victims buried there, with locals recalling the night and the snow covered mounds that memorialize the tragedy.
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Ashtabula, O
Ashbula Bridge
Chestnut Grove
Pacific Express
Lake Shore Road
Ashtabula Creek
Texas Silver and Copper Output in 1916 Texas Mines
Preliminary figures from the United States Geological Survey show Texas mine output for eleven months in 1916 totaling 680000 ounces of silver, 600 dollars in gold, 50000 pounds of lead, and 160000 pounds of copper, with 1915 figures at 675473 ounces of silver, 219298 pounds of lead, and 42491 pounds of copper. The bulk of silver came from the Presidio silver mine and cyanidation mill in Shafter district, Presidio County, with additional silver and copper from Allamoore Van Horn in Culberson County and silver lead and copper in Sierra Blanca district El Paso County.
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Texas
Charles W. Henderson
United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
Presidio
Shafter
Presidio County
Allamoore-Van Horn
Culberson County
Sierra Blanca
el Paso County
Notice to Hunters on J D Jennings Pasture
Property owner J D Jennings warns hunters to stay off his pasture after stocking cattle. Any trespass will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law as required this season.
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J.D. Jennings
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