President still in bed as talks on Mexico proceed
Washington December 6 Two senators from the foreign relations committee met with President Wilson who, though ill, appeared alert and mentally keen enough to advise Congress on Mexico. Senator Fall said the president was weak but mentally able to cope. Senator Hitchcock noted improvement since a previous visit. Jenkins, American consul at Puebla, was reported released, easing some tensions between the two governments.
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Weathered Senator Discusses Mexican Situation
Senator Hitchcock said a very sick man is improving and has a good sense of the Mexican situation. He noted no final decision was reached, as too many serious considerations require care and no hasty action.
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Jenkins Accused of Trying to Re Enter Prison
Mexico City December 5 United States consular agent at Puebla William C Jenkins was released from prison Thursday night and attempted to seek re imprisonment today Judicial authorities at Puebla refused to allow re entry His move aimed at obtaining unconditional liberty with bail allegedly posted by friend J Walter Hansen without his knowledge Jenkins said he would not accept conditional freedom Hilario Medina under secretary of foreign relations said the release removed all friction between the United States and Mexico
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Brough to Speak at Ratification Meeting in St Louis
Little Rock Dec 6 Gov Brough named as speaker for a non partisan mass meeting in St Louis to back the peace treaty ratification without reservations or with only non nullifying reservations. Former Attorney General George W Wickersham also named as a speaker. Dr Wise adds a caution about child morality.
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Coal Shortage Shows Little Improvement
Chicago reports optimism on soft coal output amid a miners strike yet shortages persist. Railroads order a one third cut in train miles, suspending famed New York to Chicago trains. Governors push for commissions and administrators as states mobilize, with martial law in Oklahoma mining counties and volunteers set to reopen mines.
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Carter Announces for Congress from Seventh District
Little Rock Dec 5 John L Carter private secretary to Governor Brough has announced his candidacy for congress from the Seventh district to succeed W S Goodwin who is seeking re election Carter plans an intensive two month campaign in the district early next year He was a Desha county legislator in 1916 17 and represented the Seventh in the 1918 constitutional convention He was actively involved in both of Guy Broughs campaigns
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Supreme court to rule on road laws validity
Little Rock Dec 6 It is expected the supreme court will pass on the validity of road laws passed by the extra session. A decision may be handed down next Monday or the following Monday. The case from Prairie county Booe concerns the legality of all acts from the special session.
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Mexican Bandits Loot Ranch Store and Escape
Mexican bandits raided a store on the Clareno ranch near Zapata eleven miles southeast, looting provisions and binding the keeper. authorities searched for an unknown number of armed raiders who likely crossed the Rio Grande into Mexico. Texas rangers from Laredo were en route, with Mexican guards reported nearby.
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Highway Engineers to Attend National Convention
Little Rock Dec 5 Chief Engineer V P Knott and J S Turner with R R Thompson of the Highway Commission will depart next Sunday for Louisville to attend the convention of the National Association of Highway Commissioners and Engineers.
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Owen Will Seek Reeletion as State Lands Commissioner
Little Rock Dec 6 W B Owen likely to announce for another term as commissioner of state lands highways and improvements. His administration has accelerated the state's road building program. FOR SALE Paper baler Apply at this office tf
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Jenkins Freed by Mexicans
Washington reports William C. Jenkins American consular agent released from Puebla Mexico after diplomatic representations by the United States. Investigations found two witnesses coerced into false statements with threats and duress while a bail possibility was uncertain. Officials say Jenkins was released on U. S. government demand. no information on bail or J Salter Hansen.
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