Bandits Raid Texas Ranch Across Rio Grande
Mexican raiders attacked the Clareno Ranch eleven miles southeast of Wilson, Texas, looting a store and taking provisions before crossing into Mexico. Rangers moved to Zapata county to assist in pursuing the border bandits, while officials brief President Wilson on Mexican siting and possible diplomatic action.
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Line
Sapata
Texas
Clareno Ranch
Rio Grands
Here
Rio Grande
Mexico
Serapio Veta
Laredo
Austin
Cope
Texas Rangers
Zapata County
White House
Washington
Wilson
New Mexico
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Fall
Senate
United States
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
GAVE FLAG TO LEGION IN SILK PRESENTATION
In a meeting of the American Legion last night Tom Sweeny received a silk flag from Mr. Sweeney and Colonel Hugh Means for wartime service. The presentation drew praise as the hall stood at attention. General Pershing and his staff are to inspect Camp Brage in Fayette North Carolina today.
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Hitchcock
White House
Tumulty
Fair and
Wilson
Tom Sweeny
American Legion
Sweeney
Hugh Means
General Pershing
Camp Brage
Fayette
North Carolina
Kansas Weather Pattern Brings Rain and Snow Tonight
Unsettled forecast for Kansas. A mix of rain and snow expected tonight and into Saturday with gradually warmer temperatures tonight. Highs yesterday reached 29 with 22 today and 8 to 29 range noted.
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Kansas
Jenkins Released After Mexican Custody
Washington says the Mexican embassy notified the state department that American consular agent Wine G Jenkins at Pueblo Mexico has been released from custody. The disclosure confirms Jenkins is free after an incident that led to his detention.
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Washington
State Department
Wine GQ. Jenkins
Mueblo
Mexico
May end strike looms for Ohio miners
Ohio governor reports near settlement of the coal strike as volunteer miners respond to orders in Pittsburg district. Mess halls and recreation centers to be set up at mines under military supervision as proclamations declare martial law extending to several Oklahoma and Oklahoma counties.
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Ohio
Pittsburg
Oklahoma
Columbus
Cox
Fittsbore
Kans
Heshamsas
P.M. Hotsington
4Th Regiment
Ke N. Gi
Meale
McAlester
Okla
Robertson
Latimer
Leflore
Coal
Haskell
Okmulgee Counties
Nation's Bus Miss Bowlby Leaves Post on Publication
Miss Alice Bowlby a University of Journalism graduate from Nato has resigned as manager of the mail promotion department at Nations Business magazine in Washington citing her mother's health. Merle Thorpe, formerly head of the university journalism department, remains editor. Passenger rail service in the eastern region extending to St. Louis and Chicago is cut on a war basis, effective December 10, per A. T. Harden, regional director.
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Miss Bowlby
Alice Bowlby
University Department of Journalism
NATO
Nation
Washington
Lawrence
Merle Thorpe
Nation's
New York
A& Far West
St. Louis
Chicago
A. T.harden
Whitzel Applies for Cuba Passport in District Court
Mr Whitzel of 1383 Connecti cut street yesterday filed a passport application at the district court clerk Charles Moss office. He is engaged in the sugar business in Cuba.
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Cuba
Whitzel
Connecticut Street
Charles Moss
District Court
Legion Men Uphold Authority Pledge to Maintain Law
A wartime era document from the American Legion pledges loyalty to the United States, calls for constructive justice and national unity against Bolshevik influence, and urges all citizens to support government leadership and the memory of fallen comrades. The text emphasizes supremacy of the US Government and service for national defense.
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Legion
Etd
Dorsey Post
Ervicr
Fred Ian
United States
Free America
Schools to Stay Open Through Christmas Holidays
Supt Kent announced this morning that schools will not close before the Christmas break. He said classes will continue without interruption, with supreme authority ensuring the session proceeds as planned amid public inquiries about the schedule. An intelligence section will issue further details to posts and the post commander’s adjutant.
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Echowlx
Ie Kent
Neta
Zephyr Flour Bread Plans at WW Bakery
Zephyr flour will soon be used at WW Bakery to bake a real home made bread. Only loaves and rolls will be baked, with the project expected to be among the largest in Lawntner, Albany women will participate in the making of Zenhye Bread.
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Lhasversa
Lawtener
Bel
Ives Fe
Banquet County School Boards Meeting in Lawrence
Reservations for the county school boards banquet in Lawrence on December 13 are not handled at the office of D. Lane. Prof. Coulter and Superintendent Raymond A. Kent will appear. The event, likely in the Methodist basement, will have twenty two attendees, with teachers and wives invited. Morning sessions will be at the courthouse. Henry II of France replaced cloth hose with silk stockings.
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Lawrence
D. Lane
Coulter
State Normal
Raymond A. Kent
Adjutant General Calls Veterans to Save Lawrence Unit
Major Clarke and General Metcalf seek war veterans for an overses company to defend Lawrence. The Adjutant General calls seventy five Lawrence veterans to serve if needed, while Legion members discuss recruiting at the University and urge employers to pledge jobs for returning men.
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S. C. Clarke
Overses & Company
Lawrences
Lawrenes
Lawrence
Tas
Faye
Clarke
Metcalf
Martin
American Legion
Legion
Actors Memorial Day Observed Coast to Coast
Actors Memorial Day is observed across the United States and Canada with special performances to benefit the Actors Fund. Numerous venues host concerts readings and stage tributes to honor performers and raise support for industry welfare programs.
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United States
Canada
Actors’ Fund
Pressure on Germany to sign Versailles treaty mounts
Paris reports coercion as the main argument to force Germany to ratify the Versailles peace terms. Allied leaders discuss possible occupation of Essen and Frankfurt if Germany refuses, with Marshal Foch presenting a draft plan and Britain and the United States preparing a rapid advance if necessary.
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London
Strasse Exchange
Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
Germany
Escen
Frankfort
Field Marshal Wilson
Paris
Marshal Fochin
Glasgow
Andrew Bonar Law
Wec
Council of Five
Foch
Versailles
Ve de Paris
Clemen- Marshal Foch
Cermen
Petit Parisien
Berlin
Gerneiny
Foch Lust
Douglas County Red Cross reports 6700 memberships
The Red Cross Drive in Douglas County ended Armistice Day with 6700 memberships led by J C Stevens on the campaign. Total receipts were 7140.83 dollars with Baldwin 514 and Kudora 180 among contributors. The university led donations at 2100 dollars. during the war county membership was 9500.
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Red Cross
Douglas County
J. C. Stevenson
Baldwin
Kudora
University
Dougias County
Take Up Health Work in Baldwin County Schools
The second and third grades of Baldwin schools including Fairview and Barker begin the Red Cross Health Crusade under County Superintendent O J Lane. Lane hopes a county tournament will be organized later.
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Bakdwin
Fairview
Barker
O. J. Lane
Red Cross
Supt. Lane
Mayor Announces Saturday Evening Closing Hours Change
Mayor Kreeck announced a change allowing businesses to stay open until 8:30 PM tomorrow. Streetcar service on all lines will be halted from 5:30 to 5:50 PM to enable the extended hours and businesses must use no more than half their usual lighting.
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Kreeck
Bloodhounds Help Police Endousebreaks in Lawrence
City officials brought bloodhounds to Lawrence to curb burglaries. The Kappa house at 1602 Louisiana Street was entered, $20 in change stolen, but no other items taken. The dog team arrived during the evening and departed next day, with burglaries resuming after their leave.
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Kappa House
Louisiana Street
Lawrence
Enouh
Kansas
Kaw River
Anarchists Berkman Goldman Deported From New York
Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman, longtime anarchists, were ordered deported to Russia after bail expired. Judge Mayer granted a writ of habeas corpus on bail for their counsel Harry Weinberger who said he would push for their presence in court. They were sent to Ellis Island and placed in immigration custody awaiting ship to Russia. Goldman may attempt to stay by claiming citizenship through an early marriage.
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New York
Dee
Alexander
Berkman
Emo Gehlman
Duge Mayer
Harry Weinberger
Filissland
Rusia
Weinberger
Alexander Berkman
Emma Goldman
United States
Tocay
Ellis Island
Wheer
Russia
Department of Labor
Statue of Liberty
Kennedy Promoted To First Lieutenant In Kansas Infantry
Craig Kennedy is promoted to first lieutenant in Company B Fourth Kansas Infantry as reported in Lawrence. Lieutenant Jen Holmes is assigned to Company B. Mr and Mrs Harry Hutchings visited Kansas City Thursday and returned with Mrs Lewis of Brookfield Missouri as their guest.
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Harry Hutchings
Kansas City
Lewis
Brookfield, Mo
Wood For President Club Formed In Lawrence
The Wood for President movement organized in Lawrence with a call by J D Bowerlock and H Tucker for a Douglas County meeting at the county courthouse on December 9 1912 at 730 pm. The petition argues Leonard Wood is the fit leader to defend Americanism and law and calls voters to establish a club to back his presidential bid in 1920.
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Wood
Lawrence
H. Tucker
Douglas County
Douglas County Court House
Leonard Wood
J. D. Bowerasock
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Republic
Court House
Aay & Weed
President Club
Lincoln
McKinley
Roosevelt
Haskell Finds Fuel After Belated Oil Cars Reach Town
Fuel shortage at Haskell eased as two belated oil cars arrived. More fuel trucks are en route and school interruptions due to cold are expected to subside. In Germany at Leipsic on December 5, the congress of Independent Socialists held a session and adopted a measure.
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Haskell
Germany
Leipsic
Congress of Independent Sociaiists
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Jenkins
Baltimone
Johns Hopkins University
REDS
Germinal Wilder S. Metcalf
Wits Press
Wydhbye
Bowersock Industrias
Banquet County School Boards
Henry the Second
Froner
Lawrence Way
Lok RY
Adjutant General
Essen
County Red Cross
Kappa Sorority
Berkman and Goldman
C. H. Tucker
Raz
J. D. Bowerlock
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