River Avenue Paving Decision Sets Bitulithic Favor
Property owners petitions show clear preference for Bitulithic. City commissioners prepare ordinance to award Texax Bitulithic Company the river avenue paving contract between Grascon Street and Grand Avenue, ending a protracted dispute. Mayor Brown signals support contingent on petitions. earlier bids and political controversy cited.
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Iady Wiys
Kenney
Uvalde Tuck Assphalt
Ige
Ordinatzee
Texax Bitulithic Company
Grascon Street
Grand Aver
Brown
Bitulithio
Doug Hight
River Avenue
Western Paving Company
Asphalle Concrete
Tr. W. J. Hnngta
Western Paving Com- Pay
Cbis
Chy
Formas Gillette
Uho Chargs
Bitulithic Company
Bitulithic
Defective Baby Dies After Deferral Of Operation
New York December 2 An infant Margaret Bowers born November 23 at Babies hospital died after no operation was performed to correct paralyzed limbs and deformed feet. Doctors said a simple operation could have saved life and mind but the decision was to leave treatment to a board of physicians. Kansas Emporia Fire Damage Extent Estimated at $75000 from early morning blaze.
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New York
Margaret Bowers
Chicago
Maurice Rosenberg
Roberts
Buenz Case Goes to Jury in New York Trial
The four Lie Hamburg American line officials face trial over alleged schemes to undermine U S government during wartime. Prosecutors argue they conspired to divert ships and supplies to enemy ports while supporting German interests. defense claims focus on wartime complexities and chain of command.
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New York
Hamburg
Crnmphe Wcy
United States
Famlirg-Amerienne
Minti
Dewey
Manila
I Oparadtel Init
Winilawion
Ah America
Menid Hang Wong
Muito 1
Thehipa
Tate States
Erten
Texas Aims to Exterminate Millions of Texas Rats
State Health officials urge mayors and health officers to join a statewide rat extermination campaign. Officials estimate about 21,000,000 rats in Texas, calculated with a five rats per caput rate. The plan calls for removing old sidewalks, junk piles, yards, and debris. A special appropriation was made by the last Legislature.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Collins Han
Peletter
Anologistes de
Bull fight event postponed at Piedras Negras Mexico
Bulls could not be gathered for the piedras negras bull right to be held next Sunday. The excursion from San Antonio to Piedras Negras across the border from Eagle Pass is canceled. The five year arena was promised but scarce fightable bulls forced postponement. Southern Pacific officials advised arrangements when suitable animals are secured.
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Piedras Negras
Mex
Southern Pacific
San Antonio
Eagle Pass
Mma Sovuthers Pacific
Anch
Gold Brick Swindle Report From Chicago Station
Dex and Aaron Sherman faced police after a deal involving a supposed gold brick, later found brass when tested with acid. Brownstein pressed charges but considered compromising, while the case centers on misled purchase of a valuable item and alleged coercion among involved parties. Meanwhile Empress Sadako of Japan reportedly gave birth to a fourth child, with details about the Imperial family noting the newborn and the line of succession.
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Chicago
Dex
Isqge
Brownstein
Baerman
Ralf
Austria Enquires About Coricar Story
An Austrian inquiry reaches the Hungarian government through an interim channel about a story involving Coricar. The matter concerns recent assignments and possible contiguities with a foreign concealment, with unclear details and a domestic response pending.
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Austria
Coricar
November Weather Records Shatter Across Kansas City
November brought record heat and storms with winds surging to extreme levels. Officials note unprecedented high temperatures and heavy precipitation, while early snow remained scarce.
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Kansas City
Wilson liner Marengo aground on Goodwin Sands near London
The Wilson liner Marengo of 4332 tons, bound from New York to Hull with freight and no passengers, ran aground on the Goodwin Sands. Lifeboats were dispatched from the coast as a distress. The ship, launched in 1940 at Newcastle, is a British freight steamer.
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London
New York
Hull
Goodwin Sands
Wilson Liter Maransy
Ah Noverahir
Hart
Sin
Newcastln
President Wilson praised as leader in talk on preparedness
In a dispatch from St Louis a bishop from Southern Brazil spoke at a missionary convention, praising President Wilson as a prophet guiding the nation on preparedness. He said the White House holds a man with a heart for a prophet who favors no war but supports strong continental guards and sea power as the best guarantee of peace.
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Louis
Wilson
America
LT. Kinsolving
Brazil
Laxymen
Cotton storage for cargo bound for Vladivostok in Seattle
Seattle reports a shipment of 1000 bales of cotton from the south to Vladivostok, needing storage in public warehouses due to scarce ocean tonnage. The movement of cotton to Russia for explosive manufacture is described as the largest on record.
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Seattle
Wash
Vladivostok
Russia
Condition Not Serious In Chicago Illness Murky
The report notes Mise Jai maine’s illness is undetermined and extradition not alarming though physician details are unclear. Several days pass before decisive action may be necessary. Carrania Party reaches Monterey via Laredo with limited clarity on destination and timing.
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Chicago
Port Lodas
Attacked Agua Prieta Threat Looms at Villa-Zanata Delegates Meet
Amid tensions, calls for assembling Villa and Zanata delegates surface as Agua Prieta faces a potential attack. Reports describe presidential figures and commanders, including General Obregon, and discuss Carranza shifting control over railroads and troops in northern Mexico.
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Marten
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Juarez
Carranza
Adillery
Liberto Pani
National Lines of
Mexico
Nogales
Urbalejo
Villa
Car Yanga
Corse
Vil forces beaten in Northern Mexico by Carranza troops
Vilin torres forces in Northern Mexico defeated. many Yaquis surrender per State Department from Guaymas. Indians connected with Villa forces, enabling government to move forces south to intercept villaists. Cavalry patrols guard the Vagal valley entrance and main taquitas. 000 troops ready to mobilize if Indians advance. Freight policy updated for Mexico City Monterrey and eastern routes. shipments through Laredo gateway permitted with cargoes to specified destinations.
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Northeen
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No War Passports for Peace Advocates in Europe
Reports from Washington indicate that the government will not issue passports to peace advocates seeking travel to belligerent Europe. Officials argue the aims of such travel may undermine national security and neutrality, with private sector groups urged to pursue diplomacy within the United States. The stance follows broader policy debates as lawmakers consider sanctions and visa controls amid rising tensions in Europe.
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Washington
Elems Ford
Europe
Lansing
Dal Ani
Aigaebine
Pigeport
Ameen Dleth
Fire Claims Ten Deaths In Texas Home Tragedy
In Burnet County Texas a fatal blaze at a boarding house owned by a local oil firm killed ten people. Investigators say the fire started from an overturned stove and spread rapidly, trapping residents including a prominent church worker. The home was reportedly occupied by Mrs Chihtork and others, with the exact origin still under study.
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Aruggn
Tex. Dee
Grungany Alercantile Company
Meath
Meshoe
Dee
Ghureh Workin
Mayon
Baron Shibusawa Honored in New York Amid Social Pageantry
Since arriving Tuesday, Baron Shibusawa has been a guest at numerous receptions and ceremonies. He will dine with bankers, attend a Japanese society dinner with Ambassador Chinda, and be praised by leaders like John D. Rockefeller Jr. for his patriotism and conduct in business.
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New York
Botan Bshibu-' Anya
Ambassador Chindsa
Joh D, Rockefeller Jr
Baron Shibusawa
Gary, Chiirman
United States Stee Corporation
Two British ships sunk by German submarines
Maritime records report two British steamers Colonsay and Orange Prince sunk after encounters with German submarines. The Colonsay, 2592 tons, last sailed from Liverpool. Orange Prince’s detail is also noted with sinking claims. Further data places Urings Pennee at Liverpool with 2206 tons.
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London
Der
Colonsay
Orange Prince
Tus
Detiber
Duenlay
Liverpont Owleinn
Police report on saloon liquor violations and suspensions
Chief of police reports twenty five violators over the last two Sundays. Molalions of Une Bais clog ongoing. Several weeks pass before action and license suspensions may occur. Local officials enforce liquor laws amid increasing enforcement.
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Chica Ber
Heales
War Log Shows Brito Losses and Allied Struggles
Fragmented war report notes total losses at 610,200 and lists Allied and Axis movements. It covers German advances, Serbian retreat, Balkan negotiations, and Greece's demobilization stance amid ongoing negotiations and trench actions along the fronts near Salonika and the Afontene frontier.
Italy Speaks On London Accord Separate Peace Hopes
Paris dispatch reports Italy accepted the London agreement with her Entente allies. Milan sources say Lieut General Count Cadornu canceled plans for a visit to France due to intensified fighting on the Italian front. Porro will travel to France December 11 as a substitute chief. Rome confirms the move, while Vienna and Vatican whisper of possible separate peace talks. Emperor William’s Vienna visit is seen as aimed at quelling such actions.
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Italy
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Milan
Count Cadurnu
Watkin
Staf
Rance
Hlatrin
Rome
Sonning
Ausiria
Vatican
Tentativy Ag Hutione
William
Vienna
Gerforans
May MSC S Peach Tet in Berlin Report
Berlin dispatch reports confusion over socialist interpellation in the Reichstag regarding amnesty in a shifting peace process. Overseas News Agency notes the interpellation may prolong or affect future talks as Germany considers terms for peace.
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Hy Wireless
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Reichstag
Ammlitina
Germany
British Shipping Losses In November Reported
Fragmentary OCR notes record British shipping losses for November with figures on net tonnage and vessels sunk, indicating twenty steamers sunk by German warships and ten by other causes, but the data are incomplete and unclear.
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Gag Ives
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Gorin
Business conditions show improvement across the nation
A lengthy market report notes improving business activity in most districts, with stronger trade, higher demand for better goods, heavy new orders, and rising employment though prices advance. Railroads and department stores report better results. Philadelphia and other districts indicate gradual gains amid cautious optimism. An incident in Texas involves four burglars at a store. one is mortally wounded by the proprietor’s gunfire, two captured, and names withheld.
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Dee
Betterad
Wwe
Pomerte Huey
Weperia
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Bovthern
Telema
Fina
Southern
Mosley
Southeastern Avizaia Ane
Etna
Perry
Jamal
Boston
New York
Phladelphia
Stones Gelertt
Yurtheen Loyls
New Charges in Illinois Case Stir Early 20th Century Drama
Reported charges allege a defined scheme to defraud state funds during Illinois politics. Names cited include Lt Governor O’Hare and state treasurer, with accusations of misappropriating $10,000 through a staged fund aid device and a plan to obtain further sums.
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Springfteld
Lemishetlie
Guyer Barrett
Kunkel
State
Enasurer
Dames J. Drady
Andilen
O'Hare
Newaer
KOMR
Death of British Attache Spencer Mongunby at 91
The British attaché at Washington, Sir Spencer Caril Brab non Pansunby-Fune, died yesterday aged 91. He served as high diplomat in the court of Deas hovaweh and Marla’ Pane, and was knighted in 189.
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Spencer Cacil
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Hari
Deashovaweh
Marla’ Pane
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China denies entering entente powers consider joins
December 2 reports say the Chinese government formally denied the idea of joining the entente or being asked to do so. In separate items, physicians announced a decided improvement in former Congressman W. P. Hepburn, aged 22, who had suffered heart disease and was feared near death two days earlier.
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W. P. Hepburn
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Shop Early Movement Aims to Ease Christmas Congestion
A brief notice urges readers to participate in the shop early movement to alleviate the usual Christmas congestion. The campaign highlights the spirit of the season and encourages proactive shopping to spread demand more evenly.
Steel and Rubber Rise in Industrial Fever
A desultory, historically toned report notes tremendous demand for steel and rubber products in the Cleveland district with prices at their highest since 1806 while automobile and rubber output runs at capacity and labor is scarce. Minneapolis shows full employment and robust industrial activity as bank deposits rise, loans and discounts increase, and lumbering inquiries spark cautious optimism amid a broader stabilizing trend in the sector.
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Cleveland
Minneapolis
Sgn Francisco
Prosperity Brings Growth to Warhouse Savings Society
The Paglia secretary reports a prosperous year for the association. Northern warehousing members note improving conditions and rising morale. Officials cite increased cotton and rice shipments, reflecting healthier business lines and community strength.
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Lin Warhousemén
Ing. Prosper
Col
Criss
Paglia
Association
Mrn
Prehistoric Horse Study at University in History Work
A fragmentary report notes a prehistoric horse study listing six species and mentions professors Merrie and others contributing to the history of the ho rld. The text references a division of study and a university setting in a period tone.
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Merrie
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