Orders Mercado to Move Upon Rebels
Reports from Mexico describe urgent war department orders to General Salvador Mercado to take the offensive against the rebels. Federals may attack Villa forces as they evacuate Chihuahua, with possible move toward Juarez. News notes include rejections of new revolts and concerns over foreign workers fleeing Chihuahua.
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Djinage
Mexico
Prosfilo
War Department
Mexico City
Salvador Mercado
Chihuahua
Marcado
Oslo- Aga
Interior
Chi Imahua
Tl Paso
Texas
el Paso
Atte
Eereigners
Francisco Villa
Huertz and
Vita
Hirato Vasnuecez Gomez
Gomez
Fascue Orozce
Ynez Salazar
Federal
Felix Diaz
Maximo Castillo
New Mexico
United States
Huerta
Querido Mohono
Nelson O'Shaughnessy
Triapleo
Washington, D. C
Fletcher
Tampico
Navy Departement
Tacoma
Vera
Europe
Paris
London
Mexilcan
Adolfo de la Lama
Prousht
Monument plan marks centennial peace voyage proposal
Washington December 18 a monument in each state along the Canadian boundary to mark the hundred years of peace between the United States and Great Britain was proposed today by Senator Jones of Washington seeking an appropriation of 560 dollars for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasington
D. C
United Staton
Great Britain
Jones
Washington
Minority stockholders sue over dividends on St Joseph and Grand Island line
In federal court at Omontia Nob, a protective committee for minority stockholders of the St Joseph and Grand Island railroad seeks to restrain Union Pacific from diverting profits and using funds for improvements between Marysville Kansas and Grand Island Nebraska. Complainants allege UP owns 7 percent voting stock and has spent earnings to block dividend payments. Evidence and witnesses, including Ernest Stenger, described widespread line works beyond the western segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omontia
Nob
Casset Fae Protective Committee
St. Joseph
Marysville
Kansas
Grand Island
Nebraska
Action Pacific
Kangna City
Wobe
Ernest Stenger
Manger
Bootlegger killed in attack on joint in Bonner Springs
Bonner Springs Kansas December 18 Rolla Harvey an alleged bootlegger was killed and two other men wounded when a mob surrounded city hall on the second floor. A two hour gun battle followed as a heavily armed posse tried to arrest Harvey who fired back. Harvey lived with his wife and two children in the city hall building and was killed after a volley of shots. The raid netted C A Weber who had been wounded earlier and Marshal Easting who received a scalp wound.
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Bonner Springs
Kansas
Rolla Harvey
Ellind
Sfteen Jen
Harvey
Easting
Pasting
With & Companion
Kaating
Citlone
Cty Hall
Barn Fire Tears Through Top of Isaac Lewis Barn
West Liberty Iowa Dec 15 Fire destroyed the top story of Isaac Lewis barn before the Rogal fire department could control the blaze. Loss placed at about 400 dollars as Lewis had allowed his insurance to lapse with policy expiring Monday. Negro Tramp Arrested for Rock Island theft at noon today Marghe John Whey arrested a negro tramp for breaking into John Noudauer domicile and stealing valuables.
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West Liberty
Isaac Lewis
Rogal Fire Department
Lewis
Marghe
John Whey
Jndividual
John Noudauer
Rocke Island Action
Senate Debates Currency Measure Changes in Congress
Washington District December 18 The currency bill undergoes modifications to permit clearinghouse associations to continue bank examination and report. Protests from associations in Los Angeles Atlanta Cincinnati Columbus spur changes. Senate limits debate to fifteen minutes per senator. Amendments on gold reserve deposit guarantees and regional bank capital are tabled or revised. Conference revises reserve behind new notes and funds up gold reserve while increasing Federal Reserve Board compensation. Final passage vote slated for December 19 with limited debate.
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Washington, D.C
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Columbus
Senate Senate
Hitchcock
Bristed
Owen
Wtohcod
Federal ‘Reserve Board
Senate
Middlewest
No Action Taken On Two Strike Probes
Washington dispatch reports the Democrats in the house rules committee conferred on prospective investigations into the Colorado coal strike and the Michigan copper strike but deferred any action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Honsa Rulaa Committee
Colorado
Michigan
Fixing Up the Shopping List
The note urges planning purchases in advance and using newspaper ads for guidance. It suggests checking advertisement columns to time buys and save money, noting the benefit of advertising tips and early prep for the Christmas season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Momey
Reactionaries Scored By Daniels in New York Dinner
Secretary Daniels denounced critics who call progressive measures revolutionary as hysteria. He cited educators and statesmen from southern states and warned against policies that mock party pledges and tax burdens, urging steady support for reform.
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New York
Daniels
Navy
North Carolina Society of New York
Daniela
Pdo Fle
Mars
Grand Duke Boris Denies Cowardice in Courts Scrutiny
In London the Grand Duke Boris publicly denied cowardice amid misconduct allegations. He testified of battlefield actions near Manchuria in 1903, claimed bravery, and noted decoration by General Kuropatkin. The case settled out of court December 3 with defendants agreeing to pay.
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London
Russia
Justice's Court
Nealest
Tuntey Company
Neithel
Llao- Yorg
Manchuria
Ins Anguat
Kuropatkin
St. Agnes
Henry B. Duke
Grand Duke
I Munsey
Major Army officer reassignments announced in Washington
War department unveils sweeping changes in senior officers. Major General Thomas H Barry moves to the Eastern Department with headquarters at Governor's Island and Philippine duties, while Major General Frank M Bell shifts to the United States. Brig. Generals Funston and Edwards receive assignments, with others reassigned to duty from Hawaii, Texas, and the Presidio. John J Pershing departs Mindanao to command the eighth brigade at San Francisco, as duties shift along the Pacific coast and Atlantic districts.
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Washington, D. C
Mgb
War Department
Thomas H.barry
Essterni
Governor's Island
Philippine Department
J. Frankiiy
Bell
United “States
Sar
West Liberty Woman Dies After Hospital Operation
West Liberty Iowa December 18 A 45 year old resident Ming Hotuo Osler died at a hospital in Tow City after a recent operation. She failed to regain consciousness under anesthesia. Her remains will return to West Liberty for a funeral likely tomorrow at the family home two miles east of town. Survived by four brothers and two sisters.
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Weat Liberty
Ming Hotuo Osler
Towe City
Iowa City
Emer
TB. Osler
George Iley
Henry Osley
West Liverty
Linelle Osley
Ohio
Mra
Clarence Hargrove
Atatissa
Ming
Labor Delegates Protest in Colorado Strike Parade
Denver reports a labor convention delegation marching to the state capitol to demand abolition of the military commission and dismissal of Adjutant General John Chase. Governor Ammons refused to dismiss officers or release prisoners, calling the charges overdrawn as Mother Jones rallys, urging further protests despite threats of recall petitions.
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Denver
Colo
Imadred
Capito
E Dy. Ammons
Military Commission
Colorado
Ammiong Iete
John Chase
Mary Jouns
Bis ‘Y
G.oiclock
Ammona
Fyad J
Body of Babe Found On Railroad Tracks Near Truckee
A newborn infant’s naked body, rigid in death and covered with boar, was found by a Seda lon gang beside the Southern Pacific railroad track near Blue Canyon at 7 this morning. Placer county authorities are investigating. The Overland Limited eastbound and westbound trains passed through Sacramento and Truckee last night. George Green, SP special agent, asks conductors to search Pullman cars for clues as to where the birth occurred and who discarded the infant.
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Truckee
Cali
Sedalon
Southern Pacific Railroad
George Green
Southern Pacific
Sacramento
Green
Rome of Dalians Wrecked Bomb Blast Shatters Chicago Porch
Chicago December 19 window sashes shattered by a bomb exploded under the front porch of a two story frame building on West 23rd street. A two month old baby and others were inside the building at the time. Police investigated the blast as a potential act of vandalism or terrorism.
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Chicago
West 23Rd Street
Senate Debates District Funding Cut and Miner Appeals
Senate met at noon to debate a bill to discontinue 30 percent of the federal government payments for municipal expenses in the District of Columbia. Colorado and Michigan miners sent telegraph appeals to the rules committee for congressional investigation of strikes.
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HOUSE
District of Columbia
Colorado
Michigan
Inléns
Judge Denies Wagenen Quit Demand in Federal Office
Bronx city reports say Federal District Attorney Vat Wagenen was asked to resign by the Department of Justice. Judge Wagenen denied being approached with any proposal to quit, stating he was not offered or asked to leave the office to which he was appointed several months ago.
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Bronx City
Wagenen
Federal Department of Justice
van Wagenen
Government ownership of telegraphs and telephones debate
Washington reports Postmaster General Burleson backs government ownership and possible takeover of telegraph lines. A January House caucus will decide how far a policy move proceeds, while Burleson touts postal service self support and a 1883 baseline as revenues exceed costs.
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Washington, D. C
Burleson
Hie
House
Congress
Wilson
Lewis
Post
Moon
Horse Postolree Committee
Pontiaste
Hig
Io Sa
Postoffice Department
Claims Department
Post Office Department
Vna
Speed Demon's Son Raymond Harroun Jr Dies in Accident
Indianapolis December 18 Raymond Harroun Jr. son of the 1911 speed record holder was killed at a hospital after injuries from a car collision last night. The 10-year-old suffered internal injuries and the wreck damaged the home structure. Three Italian families occupied the residence.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Raymond Finrroun, Jr
Raymond Harroun
Indianapolis Speedway
George Junior Republic Report Recommends Removal of Wm R George
The state board of charities adopted a report condemning George’s conduct at the George Junior Republic in Freeville. After a six month inquiry with 50 witnesses across six states, the board recommended no more girls be received and existing residents be moved, while outlining administration reforms. George, 67, had influenced many and faced unprintable charges from former members.
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New York
N. Yi Des
Wm. R. George
George Junior Republic
Freeville
State Board of Charities
Board
George
The
Republic
National Organization of the Republic
Wm .R. George Aga Harvor
Old Bowery
Lemselves
Hig
Freevise
Committee of the Republic
Dlang
National Association of Junion Republics
Lis
Jngutaflo
Committee of Trustees
Mnd
Repube
Weather Roundup for Fall Priday Area
Fragmentary report notes not much change in temperature with moderate winds from the southwest. At eight o clock the temperature reads around a dozen degrees, indicating a calm, cool conditions.
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Claus
Qust George
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