Villa Forces Defeated in Seven-Hour Battle at Chihuahua
Report from Juarez says Francisco Villa withdrew his surviving forces from Chihuahua City after a seven hour fight aimed at breaching General Trevino's defenses. Trevino was wounded but remained directing operations as Carranza cavalry pursued Villa remnants toward Mapula, with Murguia advancing north to Chihuahua City.
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el Paso
Texas
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua City
Trevino
Worke
Juarez
Carrenza
Villa
Chihuahue City
Santa Rosa Hill
Francisco Gonzales
Tre Ying
Feild
Carranza
Chihuahuas City
Gonzalo
Carlus Ozuna
Mapula
Santa Novsa
Red Cross
Francisco Murguia
Torreon
Chihuahua
Murguia
Santa Rosalia
el Paso-Juarez
Watson to Face Trial For Obscene Material Charge
Augusta Ga Nov 24 Thomas E Watson ex congressman and once presidential candidate on the Peoples Party faces a federal trial on a long standing charge of sending obscene matter through the mail The first trial ended with a hung jury Watson says politics is at the root of what he calls persecution and notes his current political rebound following Hugh M Dorseys victory in the Georgia governor race last summer.
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Augusta
Thomas E. Watson
People’s Party
Georgia
Watson
Federal District Court
Hugh M. Dorsey
Federal Trade Commission sets December 12 hearing date
Washington November 24 The Federal Trade Commission fixed December 12 as the date for another public hearing on the news print paper situation and invited manufacturers publishers and others to appear.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission Today
Villa repelled in daylong Chihuahua defense attack
Reports from Chihuahua City relay a fierce Thursday assault by Villa’s forces on the southern line trenches. Government troops under General Gonzales held key positions at Santa Rosa hill amid heavy artillery and machine guns. About 3,500 Villa men were said to be involved, with substantial gun support. the battlefield was strewn with the dead.
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Juares
Farncisco Villa
Fiest
Chihuahua City
Genera Gonzales
Santa Rosa
Ine
Santa
Perator
Chihuahua
Rator
Juarez
Villa
Gonzales
Trevino
Ila
Thanksgiving Sale by Canning Club Girls
The Canning Club girls move the sale from Lieber Building to the Curb Market at Court Square. It will run tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weather promises a clear day. Items include canned tomatoes and peaches fig preserves new syrup poultry and other products sold by members under Miss Marie Miller who leads the club in Ouachita parish.
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Canning Club
Lieber
South Grand Street
Ourt Square
Marie Miller
Ouachita Parish
Natchez Street Car Service Suspension
Natchez Miss November 24 due to coal shortages the Southern Railway and Light Company announced that street car service in Natchez is discontinued effective immediately to conserve fuel for electric light and power. The Mississippi Packing Company plant will run on wood if needed while local coal stocks hold.
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Natchez
Miss
Southern Railway and Light Company
Mississippi Packing Company
Carter
10 Institute No More Suits Test Case
A brief notice reports a practical hour law agreement reached, labeled as the test case of Adamson Height, indicating a decision or change in attire policy. The exact details and parties are unclear from the fragment.
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Institute
Adamson Hight
Railroads in Kansas City Seek Test Case in Adamson Act
Attorneys and railroad counsel in Kansas City plan a test case to apply the Adamson act before the Supreme Court. The agreement binds both sides to press a final decision, with government not prosecuting carriers during the pendency and carriers not filing new suits. The Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf and Santa Fe cases are under consideration as the test case, while the joint committee studies transportation credit needs and required returns.
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Kansas City
Washington
Gregory
Supreme Court
Department of Justice
Missouri, Oklahoma and Guilt Railroad
Santa Fe
T. G. Tood
Walker D. Hines
Superme
Oahoma
Gulf
Railroads and credit policy voices in congressional debate
Mr Thom argued government ownership would come only if private credit is unavailable and widening capital could open new territory to lower living costs. The witness urged railroads to stay nonpartisan and to base regulation on business principles, not politics.
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Thom
Baptist convention backs consolidation report in Louisiana
Mansfield Louisiana November 23 through Rev M E Dodd Shreveport as chairman the committee on consolidation of the boards submitted a report to the Baptist State convention closing a matter that has agitated the brethren all year the report said no crisis exists and no change is needed at this time. Dr C B Perryman assailed New Orleans Mayor Behrman accusing him of hobnobbing with priests and frequenting saloons. Rev W T Tardy Marshall Texas long a Louisiana pastor spoke briefly declaring love for Lealaiana and support for Louisiana Baptists as he appeared for the Baptist World on crutches moving the convention to tears.
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Mansfield
M. E. Dodd
Shreveport
Baptist State Convention
Baptist Brethren
Behrman
New Orleans
C. BE. Perryman
W. T. Tardy
Marshall
Texas
Louisiana
Convention
Lealaiana
Baptist World
Louisville
Election Board of Affairs Amendment Carries by 13 1038 Votes
Official returns from Secretary James J Bailey show the board of affairs amendment carried by 13 1038 votes. The last parish completed the tally Tuesday afternoon, with amendment No 6 defeated 33 1232 to 17 636 and amendment No 9 34 012 to 20 909, plus detailed results for all other amendments.
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Baton Rouge
James J. Bailey
Board of Affairs
Secretary of State
State Board of Affairs
Railroads Need $1.25 Billion Annually for Expansion
Alfred P Thom, counsel for the railway executives committee, told the congressional railroad investigating committee that railroads will require $1.25 billion in additional capital each year for the next ten to twelve years to expand transportation facilities. The remarks were delivered in Washington on November 24. The statement underscores the scale of funding seen as necessary by railroad leaders amid ongoing oversight.
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Joint
Congressional Committee
A. P. Thom
Railway Executive Advisory Committee
Associated Press
Washington
Alfred P Thom
Railway Executives Committee
Congressional Railroad Investigating Committee
Sensational rumors on severance of diplomatic relations
Rumors circulate about a possible severance of diplomatic relations and a violation of promises, with expectations of action following the sensational chatter. The details remain unverified as officials have not confirmed the reports.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
United States
State Department
Dreadnaught Wrecked Imperatrista Maria Sunk By Explosion
The Russian battle ship Imperatrista Maria was sunk by an internal explosion with 149 sailors listed as missing and 64 killed. The vessel lies in shallow water raising hopes of refloating and repair within months as officers and crew battled to localize the blaze. The report notes the fire started October 20 in the forward magazine, with heavy casualties among the crew and two first class officers missing.
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Imperatrista Maria
Petrograd
London
Russia
Reuter
Koischak
Moonshining Cases Set for Trial in U S District Court
Moonshining cases are to be called for trial tomorrow in the United States district court as revenue agents continue aggressive enforcement. Illicit distillers are being prosecuted, with many paying the penalties under the law. The remains of M F Frenkel, who died Wednesday night in Albuquerque NM, will arrive in Monr e Sunday at 8 40 over the V B & P railroad and proceed to the Jewish cemetery for funeral services.
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United States District Court
M. F&. Frenkel
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Monrée
Villa renews attack on Chihuahua City at nine
A Juarez message reports Villa renewed his attack against Chihuahua City at nine o'clock this morning, as updates from the frontier war reach El Paso.
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el Paso
Juarez
Villa
Chihuahua City
Beggars Targeting City Ahead of Holidays Warned
Report warns residents of beggars and solicitors in residential areas as associated charities investigate claims. Police urged to take reports to curb imposters, noting genuine distress cases are referred through Associated Charities after proper inquiry.
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Associated Charities
Monroe
Self defense claim in Madison County judge killing
David D. Overton former county court clerk testified in Huntsville that he killed Probate Judge Lawler on Whitesburg bridge on June 14 in self defense after Lawler attacked him with a knife. He denied involvement in body disposal and said he returned to Huntsville and told Sheriff Phillips about his safety plans.
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Associated Press
Huntsville
Ala
David D. Overton
Madison County
Lawler
Judge Lawler
Whitesburg Bridge
Overton
Phillips
Postmasters to aid Marine recruit drive for $5 per accepted applicant
Washington reports that postmasters will assist in securing Marine recruits and receive $5 for each accepted applicant. An official announcement from the Major General Commander outlines the program. The post office may feature postcards and posters depicting Marine life to attract youths.
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Washington
United States Marines
Making War On Moonshiners in Danville News
Danville Virginia reports a crackdown as nearly two carloads of illicit distillery machinery and paraphernalia are gathered for use as evidence in ongoing cases. Authorities vowed a wide war on moonshining with raids and prosecutions planned.
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Danville
War Situation Unchanged Amid Minor Engagements
Reports from the front indicate the war situation remains unchanged with both sides claiming advantage in a series of minor engagements. No decisive breakthrough or retreat is confirmed, and logistics and weather continue to influence operations.
Teutons report Wallachia conquest and Greek front activity
Berlin says Austro German forces nearly complete conquest of Wallachia with Orsova and Turnu Severin captured, Romanian resistance broken. Von Falkenhayn’s Craiova capture may have cut Romanian line. Danube crossing at Zimnitsa possibly succeeding. Russians push toward Lake Tashual and Kartal river area. Entente forces advance near Monastir. British hospital ship Braemer Castle mined but crew saved.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Wallachia
Orsova
Turna Servian
Danube
Roumania
von Falkenhayn
Craiova
Bucharest
Danube River
Zimnitsa
Giurgiu
Teutons
Alt. Petrograd
Dobrudia
Lake Tashual
Constanza
Kartal River
Monastir
Paris
London
Ancre
Trepoff Named Russian Premier in Change at Petrograd
London nov 24 Alexander Trepoff the Russian minister of railways has been named premier by center dispatch from Petrograd The retiring premier Sturmer is appointed grand chamberlain of the imperial court
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London
Alexander Trepoff
Petrograd
Sturmer
Maxim dies in London at his home today
Sir Hiram Maxim, renowned inventor of the automatic firearm system, died at his London residence this morning. The innovator, noted for redefining personal defense and weaponry, passed away surrounded by family.
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London
Hiram Maxim
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