Refugees Trek 180 Miles Into Border Amid Distress
Presidio Texas reports the caravan of Mexican refugees from Chihuahua arriving with harrowing tales of hunger thirst and exposure. Families lose horses and mules for food while many civilians share scarce shelter as U S forces plan emergency camps and aid.
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Presidio
Tex
Marfa
Couriera
Chihuahua
Chihuahua City
United States
Mitchell
Fourteenth United States Cavalry
Going
Fifteenth United States Cavalry
Ofinaga
Rivers and Harbors Congress backs national waterway plan
Washington reports the Rivers and Harbors Congress endorses a cabinet headed Department of Public Works to coordinate a nationwide river improvement plan. The resolutions urge at least 50 million dollars annual river and harbor appropriations, standardization of waterways, and measures to prevent railroad control of ports and transit. A clash over water power policy pends as states' rights advocates push against federal control.
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Washington
Dec
Department of Public Works
United States
Resolutions Committee
Rivers and Harbors Congress
Congress of the
Congress
Defense Fears Mistrial as State Presses Craig Murder Case
Shelbyville December 5 The state continued to present testimony to link Dr William B Craig to the death of Dr Helene Knabe amid a defense plan to move for dismissal once the prosecution rests The motion was expected to be filed promptly signaling a dramatic endgame in the trial of the veterinary accused of murder.
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Shelbyville
Thd
William B. Craig
Helene Knabe
Knabe
Philadelphia Chamber Chief urges one cent postage
Charles J. Cohen, president of the Philadelphia chamber of commerce, urged Postmaster General Burleson to recommend one cent postage for first class mail. Cohen said parcel post revenues would cover any deficit. The Postmaster General said he was studying the idea but saw no immediate change.
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Washington
Charles J. Cohen
Chamber of Commerce of Philadelphia
Burleson
Cohen
Snowstorm claims eight lives in Denver area
A fierce Denver snowstorm has killed eight people and cut off outside communication. Depths reach two to five feet in the city and suburbs, stopping streetcars and halting business. Thousands sheltered in stores and offices as schools closed and telephone operators faced snowbound conditions. Pueblo kept some service while Colorado Springs and other towns reported heavy buildup.
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Denver
Col
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Stock Market Opens With Broad Weakness Across Sectors
The market opened with pronounced weakness as copper and other industrials declined. Amalgamated Copper fell to 70 1 2 from 70 4 4, Utah Copper down, Ray Consolidated Copper at 177 8 after dividend, and Anaconda Copper sliding to 48 8. Railroads, iron and steel names also fell, with United States Steel Common and New York Central among losers. Call money fears and tomorrow's bank statement bearishness weighed on sentiment. curb remained steady and Americans in London held firm while Canadian Pacific eased.
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New York
Ecopper
Amalgamated Copper
Utah Copper
Ray Consolidated Copper
Anaconda Copper
United States Steel Common
Union Pacific
Tennessee Copper
Southern Pacific
American Can
Canadian Pacific
Inter-Met Pra
Erie
New York Central
New Haven
Hartford
London
Resignation of Chancellor Von Bethmann-Holweg
Semi official Berlin report says Chancellor Von Bethmann-Holweg presented his resignation to Emperor William at Donaueschingen after government defeat in the Reichstag yesterday.
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von Bethmann
Daisies on Exhibition and Various City Briefs
News briefs from Goshen to Chicago paint a lively mosaic. Daisies are exhibited by Robert Latti mer Jr in Goshen. Miss BEI Giltrap of Tarrytown is struck by flying cardboard. her nose breaks. Walter King in Riverhead faces arrest for poisoning mother’s grave to protect fowl. William Rogers in Patchogue escapes a tree after tossing a brass button at a bulldog. Debutantes in Baltimore wear pedometers on garters to measure tango miles. Mrs. Bertha Schmick in Passaic wins the right to retaliate against slander. A thief in Chicago snatches nine cases of eyes from William Knopp and abandons his wagon. Chicago’s Caroline Polachek, lone female job applicant for clerk in city election, lists herself as associate head of family. Hollis B. Peck of Battle Greek is arrested on embezzlement charges while honeymooning.
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Goshen
N. Y
Robert Lattimer, Jr
Tarrytown
N. Y.Y
Riverhead
Walter King
Patchogue
Wiliam Rogers
Rogers
Baltimore
Knopp
Chicago
Caroline Polachek
Hollig B. Peck
Battle Greek
Mich
California
Lannin for President In Red Sox Stock Move
Ban Johnson plans travel to New York to finalize a deal making Joseph Lannin a new 50 percent stockholder in the Red Sox McAleer McRoy and Stahl hold the existing stake Lannin to be elected rest of the club remains under Johnson's hints of change
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Lannin
Chicago
Ban Johnson
American League
New York
Joseph Lannin
Red Sox
Lannnin
McAleer, MccRoy
Stahl
Launin
Resthent
Jognson
City Likely to Insure Employees Under Workmen’s Comp
New Haven December 5. Finance board discussion favored the city insuring its workers under the workmen’s compensation act and handling the policy in house rather than through private insurers. Power to act unsettled between aldermen and finance board, with corporation counsel to clarify. Police and fire departments to be insured, a costly and sizable undertaking. Insurers expected to provide rate quotes by December 15 before final action.
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New Haven
Board of Finance
Board of Aldermen
Rice
Storms Ravage Norway Cause Great Havoc
Severe storms along the Norwegian coast cause widespread damage from Christiania to Bergen. Ships lost and fishing fleets shelter in ports as five Bergensfjord crew members drown while attempting to reach shore. Bergensfjord of the Norwegian American line sailed from New York on November 18. Lower town areas flood while inland houses and bridges are swept away.
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Christiania
Norway
Bergensfjord
Bergen
New York
Christiana
Vrederickstad
Mayor to Close Salvaton Army Lodging Houses in Boston
Boston mayor announces plan to shut Salvation Army lodging houses on Green Street and at Cherry and Washington after a deadly Arcadia house fire that killed 28. A municipal funeral is urged for Washington Street victims, with two more identifications bringing unidentified to 16. Identifications include William L. Pratt of 2962 Washington Street and others identified by witnesses.
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Boston
Fitzgerald
O'Meara
Salvation Army
Green Street
Albert J. Benfield
Cherry and
Washington Streets
Arcadia House
Washington Street
Willian
L.pratt
Washington Streat
James
Aggressive Campaign Directed by a Woman
A New York based woman coordinates the Mexican constitutionalist drive against Huerta. Senor Aldivan Aguirre Benavides travels from Juarez to confer with Senora Francisco Madero, widow of the murdered president, then returns to Chihuahua for talks with Gen. Carranza and Gen. Pancho Villa. The widow finances and guides rebel funding from New York, aiding northern campaigns. In Hidalgo and Durango, constitutionalists suffer a double defeat as rebels are repulsed and federal forces retake towns with heavy losses.
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el Paso
Tex
Dec
Mexico
Huerta
New York
Joan o'Arc
Senor Aldvian Aguirre Benavides
Jefe de Las Armas
Juares
Senora Frucisco Madero
Republic of Mexico
Sénora Madero
Chihuahua
Carranza
Ge. Pancho Villa
Juarez
Madero
Car- Tanza
Mexico City
Hidalgo
Durango
Blanquet
Vicente Segura
Tillionaire
Zimapan
Santiago
Temasapa
Papasquiaro
GIES AT 106 YEARS PLATTSBURG OBSERVATION
Plattsburg New York December 5 Paul Montville the town's oldest resident and among New York's oldest men died at his son's home He was born in St Ours Canada in 1907 making him 106 years old had he reached January 9 He moved to Plattsburg at six with his parents buried here He is survived by eight children fifty grandchildren great grandchildren and one great great grandchild He went skating on his two hundred first birthday.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
Paul Montville
New York
Montville
St. Ours
Canada
Mr. Montville
Mayor Fitzgerald Falls Downstairs During Lodging Tour
Boston report of Mayor Fitzgerald collapsing after a stair fall during a tour of lodging houses near the Arcadia. He was carried home and listed in weakened but not serious condition. Secretary Edward A. Moore cited sleep deprivation and heavy workload since yesterday's fire as contributing factors.
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Boston
Fitzgerald
Jst
Arcadia
Edward A. Moore
Rogers Returns After Mysterious Disappearance in Paris
James Wadaworth Rogers of New York reappeared at the Hotel Palais d Orsay where he lives with his mother after a week long disappearance. French detectives aided by the U S ambassador had been searching for him. Rogers arrived alone and sought his distressed mother.
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Paris
United States
Herrick
James Wadaworth Rogers
New York
Palais d’Orsay
Rogers
Law On Fire Escapes In School Buildings Discussed
Superintendent Fy Eaton cites state law on fire alarms and fire escapes for schools. Millsville and Prospect Street schools face alarm and escape issues while Fire Chief Clark and the board inspect multi story buildings. Frederick Ashmore and Miss Mary Henderson appointed to oversee high school physical training.
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The
Hoare of Education Superintendent of Schools Fy
W. Eaton
Maton
Millville
Prospect Street
School Street
Clark
Watdi
Frederick Ashmore
Mary Henderson
Haton
Menderson
Ashmore
Ath Ietics
Heiderson
Waterbury High School
New Haven
Genderson
Anna G. Dalton
Naugatuck High School
Waton
Post Office Dept Rejects Free Rural Mail Box Ads
Washington December 5 Postmaster General Burleson replied to a Cleveland firm that the post office department is not in the advertising business The firm offered to supply all rural mail boxes in the United States free of charge and cover them with advertisements The firm estimated about 2 000 000 boxes and proposed spending around 20 million dollars if approved
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Washington
Post J Office
Burleson
Cleveland
United States
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