Two Battles Rage on Mexican Soil
Vera Cruz reports two battles in Tamaulipas and near Torreon with Carranza forces victorious in the first and gains claimed in the second. Villa’s men allegedly moved wounded by train into Torreon as General Vasquez’s forces advance. In Washington General Hugh Scott is ordered to Naco to deter cross border fighting with his knowledge and contacts. Scott, a friend of Villa, may act as emissary to prevent further armed clash on the border.
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Carranza
Ghamore
Tampico
San Pedro de Las Colonias
Torreon
Saltillo
Vasquez
Villa
Washington
Hugh Scott
Genera Buss
General Scott
General Villa
Naco
Russian Prisoners Total 475,650 In War Report
Berlin officials report 475,650 wounded Russian prisoners, including officers. Major Morabt notes Austrian offensive in western Galicia shows coordinated Austro German action, with successes between Cracow and Ned Sandec diverting and threatening the Russian left wing.
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Berlin
Morabt
Tageblatt
Galicia
Cracow
Ned Sandec
Two British Warships Pursue German Cruiser Dresden
Washington reported two British warships chase the German cruiser Dresden which left Punta Arenas on Sunday. An official telegram from the American embassy at Santiago confirmed the pursuit. The Glasgow cruiser arrived at Punta Arenas and departed soon after.
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Dresden
Punta Arenas
Santiago
Chile
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One Cruiser for Canal as Daniels Orders Vessel
Secretary Daniels said he will send the Tacoma to Panama in response to Governor Goethals request for two destroyers to enforce neutrality rules in Panama waters. The note cites the eagle as emblem of freedom and independence, while unrelated quips from Philadelphia Ledger and Casus Belli are also present.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Narrow escape aboard Cunard liner Transylvania
Three hundred sixty six passengers aboard the Cunard liner Transylvania faced a near disaster when two floating mines exploded near the starboard bow shortly after leaving Liverpool. Officers were thrown and passengers jolted but discipline prevented panic as officials debunked sinking rumors. Architect Sir Charles Allom noted the mines may have collided, narrowly missing a catastrophe.
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New York
Cunard
Transylvania
W. T. Turner
Conard
Liverpool
McGilvery
Anderson
Turner
Charles Allom
Market report shows higher butter prices and steady cheese and eggs
New York dec 17 butter demand for fancy stock lifted top grades while undergrades held firm. Cheese market weak with more Wisconsin stock. Eggs firm with highest crude and second grade prices rising. refrigerator stock in demand and premiums paid for extras and firsts.
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New York
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Hennery
Live Stock Market Notes From Pittsburgh Dec 17
Cattle supply light with varied prices across grades. Prime cattle up to 8.60, choice heifers 7.47 to 7.25, fat bulls 5 to 7, cows 3.80 to 6.26. Sheep and lambs show fair supply. prime wethers 5.75 to 6, lambs 6 to 8.75, calves 9.29 to 9.50. Hogs receipts 10 double decks. market active, primes 7.45, others 6.60 to 7.60. Also includes notes on conscription history and a brief discussion of buttons in fashion history.
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Pittsburgh
An Old Larch Tree In Italy Stands Two Thousand Years
A Scottish observer notes a 2,000 year old larch on Mont Chello near Courmayeur Italy. The tree grows at 1050 meters altitude, near a glacier, with a five month yearly cycle, surviving untouched by man or lightning.
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Mont Chello
Courmayeur
Woodman
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