Marching On Capital as Mexican Civil War Escalates
Frontal clash flares near Aguascalientes as Wil declares war on Carranza forces. Carranza allies, Obregon and Blanco, reportedly back Carranza while Villa factions gain favor. Zapata attacks the capital suburbs. fears of a terror regime grow. U S vows to keep Vera Cruz troops, while intervention looms amid shifting loyalties and border garrison mobilizations.
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Cer
Mexico
Wil
Carranza
Aguascalientes
Queretaro
Pablo Gonzales
Cordoba
United States
Wilson
Vera Cruz
Eulalio Gutierrez
Washington
Obregon
Blanco
Mexico City
Villa
Villareal
Panfilo Natera
Bryan
Zapata
Vivas
Chihuahuua
Carranga
Saltillo
Silliman
Repairing Our Defenses in Democratic Party Factions
Editor Frantz and Editor Stump fault lines in Louisiana and Texas show internal party fights over Prohibition and reform. They warn a split among Progressives, Jeffersonians, and antis could doom the Democrats if unity on old-fashioned doctrine falters and tariffs and sugar duties swing voters.
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Frantz
Shreveport
State Central Committee
Stump
Port Arthur
Louisiana
Democratic Party
Louisiana Third District
Congress
United States
Political factions and war news color late era commentary
An opinion piece criticizes Democratic disunity and Republican divisions as key to 1912 outcomes. It notes tensions within Germany over strategy in the Dardanelles and the easing of discipline among allied forces, plus reflections on Carranza and Mexican affairs.
Signs of Hard Times Warn of Severe Winter
The Honey Grove Signal reports a harsh coming season with deeper frost, thicker bark, and tougher animal hides. Doodle movement and corn conditions indicate a hard winter, as trees wrap tighter and pecan rind thickens.
Contract Sent to Mexico City for Nuevo Laredo Custom House
The two story brick building valued at 24500 dollars is to be built under a contract firmed by Chirence Jefferies and sent to Alfonso Villareal for Mexican approval. Construction will start as soon as papers receive approval, though unrest in Mexico could delay final arrangements.
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Nuevo Laredo
Chirence Jefferies
City
Alfonso Villareal
Port of
Mexico City
Jefferies
Mexico
Mrs. Blanche Powers Indicates Digestive Relief With Tablets
Indiana Pa reader reports indigestion relief after using Chamberlains Tablets. The testimonial credits improved digestion to the product and notes availability through dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Powers
Indiana
Chamberlain
Indictment Charged Villreal and Carenas in Diamond Smuggling
Grand jury returns a joint indictment against General Geronimo Villareal and Julia Carenas for smuggling diamonds valued over 3600 dollars. Trial postponed to next term. both held on bond of 2000 dollars secured by Lenacio Benavides.
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Ranine Gn
Geneal
Seo
Mexico
Ito
Foster
Lenacie Benavides
Customs Department
Villareal
Benwides
Notice to remove hack left in ny warthowe by February
Individual leaving a hack in ny warthowe is notified to remove it on or before December 1, 1444 or face disposal by the governing authority.
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Ny Warthowe
Charpey
Red Cross Relief drive led by Mrs H P Howard
Fort Meth tod women organize to aid European women and children and supply hospital equipment for wounded abroad. Volunteers will prepare hospital items and forward them, avoiding direct money transfers. A Dixie Theater benefit is planned with proceeds after expenses plus future events announced.
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Red Cross
H. P. Howard
Fort Meth Tod
Europe
Ancreon Red Cross Seciety
Plant Offer for Cemetery Arborvitae
Pyramidal arborvitae offered for cemetery planting with TL orders due before November 20. Includes planted price. Contact MOR TARVER at 660 11-13-71 for details.
Entertained Married Ladies Club on Dlouston Street
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. So M. Barlow entertained the Married Ladies Club and guests at her home on Dlouston Street. Five Hundred was played with six tables and lovely cat flowers decorating the rooms. Prizes included a land-embroidered centerpiece won by Mrs. Go W. Derby, a fern dish won by Mrs. W DeWolt, and a cut glass bon bon dish won by Mrs. Bh. F Waser. A three course luncheon followed, and the gathering was enjoyed by all.
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W DeWolt
Bh. F Waser
Notice to Tax Payers in County Courthouse Building Opens
Notice from the County Tax Collector stating a new open office in the courthouse for the collection of State and County taxes for the year indicated. Details reference filing and collection hours and location within the building.
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Court House
Orice
Hidobey Fe
New Sheriff Salinas to Take Oath in Webb County
Antonio Salinas, elected to succeed Aivador Sanchez as Webb County sheriff, will arrive today and qualify tomorrow. He may announce his deputy force soon after taking office. Certificates of election were issued to newly elected county and district officers who are expected to qualify in the coming days.
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Antonio Salinas
Webb County
Amador Sanchez
Aivador Sanchez
Martin Runch
Salinas
Sherritt
B. K. Dechoar Couuty
Chas. Mehane
Benavides
Marcial Anpata
John Armenzgol
Bloodied Man Found Wallowing in Mud Near Arroyo
Police retrieved an American man named Hayes from mud near Toyo crossing the Arroyo Zaeite after he claimed an assailant slugged him and robbed him of about $50. Hayes said he came from Skidmore Texas with a Mexican companion. he was treated for a tempeal wound and mud encrusted, then moved about town.
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Toyo
Arroyo Zaeite
Vond
Hayes
Skidmore
Texas
Nuevo
Wis
Nemid
Shiner-Kelley Wedding Today at Methendal Church
The marriage of Charles Hess Shiner and Roberta Leav is set for this afternoon at the Methendal church. Relatives from nearby towns have traveled to attend, and a large crowd of well wishers is expected to witness the ceremony and celebrate the union of the popular young couple.
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Shiner-Kelley
Chrles
Oq Hess Shiner
Roberta Thet Lev
Methendial Church
Gardner Training For Prize Fight In Nuevo Laredo
Dale Gardner trains Pete Gardner of Oakland to meet Jack Shelton of St Louis in a twenty round lightweight bout in Nuevo Laredo on a November afternoon. Both fighters hold numerous wins and expect heavy local and statewide spectator turnout for the event. Shelton arrives soon in Nuevo Laredo to finish training as both boxers prepare for the bout at 39 rounds.
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Netting
Jack Shelton
Nuevo
Pete Gardner
Oakland
Calif
St. Luis
Nuevo Barcode
Wren
Nueva Laredo
Shelton
Gardner
Candle
Mrs F Wormser Hostess for Matimoros Street Affair
Mrs F Wormser entertained a large number of guests at her home on Matimoros Street Meraberdituund Wormeer hosted a garden party with thirteen tables for a pan of the afternoon Deborauy. Refreshments followed and prize awards were given for embroidery and towel items with Miss Annie Alexander Mrsohn Connery and Mrs Dy Bo Anderson among prize recipients.
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F. Wormser
Fier
Matimoros Street
Annie Alexander
Ohn Connery
Dy Bo Anderson
Mira Wy Teeth
Benefit at the Royal Theater for Texas State Training School fund
A performance at the Royal Theater tonight supports the fund for the Texas State Training School for Girls. Ladies collecting donations urge friends to attend and help raise the grand total.
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Royal Theater
Texas State Trainings School For Girls
Birthday Boy’s Curious Path Through Philadelphian Life
An 8th birthday reminiscence traces a boy born in November 1884 in Philadelphia. From early education to entering the meat business his family’s connections and local politics shape his journey. A mix of names and places reflect a historically framed memory of upbringing and community ties.
Untitled Ad Fragment
The notice fragment references a drug advertisement claiming benefits of a product for digestion and blood health. It mentions a consumer warning and urges readers to consult their druggist for more information.
Villa Orders Attack on Tampico Garrison
Associated Press reports from Washington that Villa has ordered an assault on Tampico. He advances from San Luis Potosi, welcomed there, while General Luis Cabrallero commands Tamaulipas and Tampico forces and professes loyalty to Carranza.
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Washington
Villa
Tampico
San Luis Potosi
Luis Cabatlerco
Tamaulipas
Tanpico
Carranza
Cotton Exchanges to Open for Unrestricted Trading Monday
The Associated Press reports New York and New Orleans Cotton Exchanges will reopen for unrestricted business on Monday. The announcement notes the move to resume normal trading after previous restrictions and cites the intended reopening dates.
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New York
New Orleans
The
Cotton Déschance Opera
Cotton Exchange
Cotton Prices Unchanged in Texas Market
In Texas today, middling cotton prices held steady amid filings and sales activity. Officials report standing at 7 130 certs with totals around 2979 units, reflecting a quiet market tone and stable pricing for the period.
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Texas
No Texas Quarantine Announcement Debunked
Associated Press System reports no necessity of Texas quarantine against diphtheria like disease. text notes misunderstanding and clarifies public health stance.
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Texak
Cokrait
Russians to Resume Beer Sales Tomorrow
Petrograd reports the resumption of beer sales starting tomorrow after a period of government restriction. The new order draws sharp protests from many quarters, with NOVOU Vremya criticizing the decision as dangerous and unwise, arguing it risks reviving the public appetite for strong drink.
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Petrograd
Novou Vrbimyra
Viricis
Argentine Ship Rivadavia Hosts Boston Navy Yard Officers
The Argentine cruiser Rivadavia guest entertains Boston Navy Yard officers and city officials at Quincy mass after docking. The decorated slip and civilian attendees mark a social event led by Captain Jose Moneta with a festive program aboard.
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Boston
Rivadavia
Quincy
Mass
Jose Moneta
Boston Navy Yard
California Farmer Boys End Tour In Back to the Farm Move
Oakland reports the California Farmer Boys return from a cross country tour to Washington and Atlanta. Secretary of Agriculture praised their interest in agriculture education. The trip showcased farm conditions and was deemed highly satisfactory by organizers.
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Oakland
Calif
Farmer Boys
California
Washington
Atlant
Toiston
Department of Agriculture
Min’ Levee
Hove
Fletr Cour
Ortega
Estension Department
Cufteel of Agriculture, University of Californiaa
Bet on PineTar Honey Cure for Cough at Your Drugstore
A dubious cough remedy claims quick relief with PineTar Honey sold at your druggist for only 25e. The ad suggests soothing irritated passages and loosening mucus, touting a rapid cure without medical backing.
German and Austrian war reports clash across fronts
The German claim gains on the Yser and at Ypres with 2,500 prisoners and heavy losses to the French near Soissons. Paris says Belgian battle high tide passed, Germans failed to seize the coast. Berlin says East Prussia battles undecided. Petrograd cites German defeat beyond Kalisz. Vienna confirms Austrians evacuated Central Galicia. Reports also claim 4,400 Servians captured.
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London
T He Yser
Ypres
Soisons
Berlin
East Prussia
Petrograd
Kalisz
Vienna
Galicia
Belgian Fighting Less Violent Delivers Quiet Front
Paris reports a less violent Belgian fight with several German attempts to cross the Yser checked and British repulsions near Ypres. Allies maintain positions and push closer to German trenches within a quarter mile of barbed wire entanglements.
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Paris
Yser
Dixmude
Ypres
Belgium
Emden Engages Sydney Drops Toward Keeling Island
On November 1 details of the cruiser Emden's last battle reached London. The Emden attacked the Australian cruiser Sydney at two miles, damaged Sydney's rangefinder, then both ships vanished over the horizon with the Emden afire. The Sydney reported Emden ashore on North Keeling Island and the German landing party escaped by schooner. The Sydney also destroyed the collier Buresk.
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London
Emden
Mden
Weeling
Cocos Talands
Lander
Sydney
Keeling
North Keeling Island
Buresk
Lord Gordon Lennox Killed in Battle in France
London news reports Lord Gordon Lennox was killed in battle in France on an ongoing World War I front. The death confirms a royal-linked military loss amid heavy fighting.
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Gordon Lennox
London
Lord Gordon Lennox
France
Professors on Death List in Berlin Oath Lists
Berlin reports that three university professors are named on the German oath lists issued today. The item notes the inclusion as part of wartime measures and identifies the academics by unspecified names.
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Berlin
Germans Fly Over England Seaports Report
Berlin reports that German airfighters have flown over the seaports of Sheerness near London. The announcement notes incursions over English coastal targets with potential strategic implications for the capital region.
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England
Berlin
New
Sheerness
Diarches Sheerness
London
German Cruisers Reach Valparaiso For Provisions
German cruisers Leipsic and Dresden arrived at Valparaiso Chile on November 14 and immediately began taking in provisions signaling a logistical stop for the ships during their current voyage.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Dresden
British Casualties Heavy Reported in Commons
London report says British casualties were heavy with about ten thousand killed or wounded as Proper Asquith informed the House of Commons today in a wartime briefing.
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London
Proper Asquith
House of Commons
To Increase British Army London Now
An 18 an estimate to enlarge the British army to exceed current strength as Britain considers expanded defense. The report notes plans under discussion in London with figures and potential troop levels.
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London
Allduaredo Boys Invited to Civic Ground Meet
Coerdually invited for a ten o clock Saturday morning meeting with Heights Civic Police at Mrs Tarver residence. They will proceed to Loma Vista Park to inspect the ground wearing old clothes. City notice from George Bigden chief Shelby Cotulla Porter Yates.
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Allduaredo
Hejghts Civic Police
San Antonio Nurse Charged in Brewer's Death
Associated Press report from San Antonio Texas states charges of murder were filed against nurse Miss Bima Burgmeisios after a dispute with her roommate over the death of millionaire Brewer Koehler. The prosecutor refuses to release the nurse's story publicly.
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San Antonio
Texas
Bima Burgmeisios Preibs
Basi Wielt
Brewer Koehler
Pishiel
Convicts Run Self Governing Reform at Joliet Prison
Joliet inmates lead a self governed reform program with a prison council elected by tiers. The scheme reduces infractions, fosters citizen like conduct, and includes prisoner trials and self examination. The program inspires calls to adopt similar practices in other prisons.
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Chicago
New Jersey
Atl Rahway
Frank Moore
Amd So Iis
Doctor Moore
100000 Men Introduced in the House Today
A figure of 100000 men was introduced in the House today, signaling a large proposed enrollment or manpower figure presented during the session. The record notes the context and potential implications for legislation or policy debates.
Russians Sank Turkish Boats in the Black Sea Report
Constantinople confirms the report that the foe fleet attacked three Turkish boats in the Black Sea. The action appears connected to tensions in the region and involves naval forces near the Ottoman lands on this date in London observances.
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London
Constantinople
Fo Vy
Black Sea
Notice to Tax Payers Open for 1914 Property Collection
Notice from city tax collector inviting real estate and parish property owners to settle taxes for 1914. Office hours are 9 am to 11 am and 2 to 5 pm at the collector’s office.
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Dardanelles
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Warsaw
Carran
Nuevo Laredo Custom House
Money Makers
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Julia Cardenas
Bill
Couuty
Dale Gardner
Bie
the Royal
Bern
Philadelpha
Ah Crenanney
Philadelphia
Morse
Tim Tara Ie
Telb
Ady
Gans
Vila
San Luis
Potosi
Cupied
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Despatel
Warrenel
Wien
Mate
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Tas
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