Villa proposes ceasefire aid in US Villa talks
A Mexican from Villa's Creel camp offered to halt destruction of foreign property in Mexico if the United States refrains from interfering with his campaign against the Carranza government. He claimed 8000 armed men and 3000 rifles in reserve and promised to protect foreigners. Washington officials dismissed any such agreement as unworthy of consideration.
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EL Paso
Tex
Villa
Creel
Minaca
Guerrero
Chihuahua
United States
Mexico
Carranza
Washington
Valla
State Department
Fear Transport May Be Wrecked
The U S transport Sumner ran aground off Barnegat New Jersey in a fog Monday night and despite tug efforts is believed to be breaking up. Crew members remain aboard as rescue vessels and Barnegat coast guard crews are standing by to assist. The ship began leaking Thursday night and the engine room flooded before midnight as it settled on the sand.
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Sumner
New Jersey
New York
United States
Barnegat
N. J
Barnegat Coast Guard
Vessel in danger as wireless floods amid peril at sea
The ship’s wireless flooded and could not be heard after 12 30 with weakening signals. Last words hinted at a power boat. Departing Colon December 4 the Sumner carried 11 officers and 18 men. deducting 61 rescued by Kilpatrick leaves 68 aboard.
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Sumner
Colon
Kilpatrick
Illinois Democrats to call caucus Jan 2 in Springfield
At a statewide Democratic conference in Chicago on December 16 the decision to select a minority leader for the next Illinois House was postponed due to the absence of about 27 of 67 Democratic members. The body voted to ask Arthur Charles, chairman of the Democratic state committee, to call a Democratic House caucus in Springfield the night of January 2.
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Chicago
House of Representatives
Illinois General Assembly
Arthur Charles
Democratic State Committee
Springfield
Fashion description of an ideal dancing frock gown
An ornate description of a frock with flesh marquisette fabric, ecru lace, pastel sequins, a low tight bodice, a brilliant yellow silk hat with handmade citron and emerald flowers, and a belt in mauve blue and pink tones.
Kaiser Talks 10 Army in Alsace
Cologne Gazette reports Emperor Wilhelm II addressed troops in Alsace declaring victory and proposing peace talks while praising Western forces. He warned the enemy to decide if fighting continues, and praised his army’s discipline amid a parade as airplanes stood by for air defense.
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London
Alsace
Cologne
Reuter
Amsterdam
von Guendell
von Hindenburg
Nebo Bride of Football Star Captains Illinois Minor College Team
Nebo Ill. December 16 Kyle Mac Whater named captain for 1917 at Miliikin Universitys minor college football champions annual banquet. The mid season marriage of Clayton Killebrew, all state tackle, to Miss Katie May of Nebo was announced. Killebrew left school to wed, then returned to play two remaining games and may finish his course and play next year.
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Decatur
Miliikin University
Ilinois
Kyle MacWherter
Clayton Killebrew
Katie May
Nebo
Killebrew
Mine Blast Kills Two Near Wilburton
An explosion Friday night at the Degan and McConnell coal mine number 6 near Wilburton Ontario is believed to have killed two men. Rescuers have not yet entered the mine due to conditions.
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Wilburton
Ont
Degan and McConnell
Lombard Captain Elected for 1917 Football Eleven
Lombard college in Galesburg Illinois announces Loren Reckmer has been elected captain of the 1917 football team. Reckmer selected by team and coach to lead the Lombards in the coming season.
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Lombard
Galesburg
Ill
Loren Reckmer
Lombard College
New French Army Formations Demonstrated
The Associated Press reports a radical shift in French infantry tactics after forty five years of training. A demonstration shows battalions and companies acting as self contained little armies with hand grenadiers rifle grenadiers and automatic rifles. Each unit includes specialists and ammo carriers enabling independent action even in fortress assaults.
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Marne
Paris
Associated Press
Texas Woman Shoots Seducer in a Cafe
Fort Worth police investigate the fatal shooting of George D. Thayer by Ora Brown in the Mecca Cafe. Thayer, a recent mover with ties to Kansas City and Muskogee, Okla, was linked to a credit adjusting bureau deal. Brown, charged with murder, said Thayer threatened her life and urged divorce from her husband.
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Fort Worth
Texas
George D. Thayer
Ora Brown
Mecca
Thayer
Kansas City
Muskogee
Ohlo
Memphis
R. B. King
Credit Adjusting Bureau
C. E. Brundage
Brown
First Congress for Philippines Outlines Needed Gov't Steps
Manila report outlines aims for Philippine self government as first wholly elected legislature convenes with 20,000 spectators. Governor General Harrison delivers annual message urging tariff cuts, railroad operating capital, salary reform, land and mining law revisions, expanded education, and coal oil development. Katipunan emblem ban bill also proposed. Aimed at preparing islands for independence and strengthening defense with compulsory training.
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Manila
P. I
McKinley
Ayuntamiento
Philippines
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Harrison
Manila Railroad Company
Islands
Philippine Congress
Spain
Ates
Commission
Inactivity Causes Constipation in Winter
Lack of exercise leads to constipation with heaviness dullness and a sallow complexion. Dr King’s New Life Pills claim to relieve congested intestines without gripping, with a dose before bed promising a full easy movement in the morning. 24¢ at your druggist.
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Dr. King
Peace and War Lessons From History and Technology
A long reflection argues war teaches efficiency and teamwork while peace breeds wasteful competition. It cites tanks, railways, and mass mobilization as products of conflict and questions why civilian life fails to adopt the same organized cooperation. The piece laments social and political friction hampering collective action in peacetime.
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France
Dakota
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