Refugees accuse Villa of seizing foreign property in Chihuahua
The refugees say Villa seized a department store valued at 1.5 million dollars and a brewery and clothing factory worth 3.5 million, forcing Spaniards to flee, and ordered Constitutionalist money to be used as currency. He expelled Spaniards, threatening death, and imprisoned Luis Terrazas Jr. after a stand at the British vice consulate. The United States consul sought help, and officials asked Secretary Bryan to intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa
Sergeio Sanchez
Chihuahua
General Chao
Spain
Harry Scabell
Luis Terrazas Jr
Terrazas
Scobell
Marion Letcher
United States
Mr. Letcher
State Department
Chihua
Luis Terrazas Sr
Bryan
Congress
Esca Terrazas
Foreigners safe promised as Villa clashes loom
Brigadier General Bliss reports belief that losses to foreigners or property damage by Villa's troops would be made good and that General Carranza sent an agent to Villa to secure respectful treatment. Officials study threats in Chihuahua City and await details from Consul Letcher via Juarez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bliss
Border Patrol
War Department
Villa
Carranza
Chihuahua City
Letcher
Chihuahua
Edwards
Juarez
George C. Carothers
Torreon
Bryan
el Paso
State Department
Red Cross
Engineer Held for Ransom in Mexican Mine District
Louis Baird, English engineer and assistant manager of the Espada Mines Company, was captured by bandits at Espada camp in the Houston Paquillo area, Jalisco. He is held for a 3000 peso ransom with threats to shoot if payment is not made. captors are hiding him in the mountains, and friends have arranged to pay if needed.
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Guadalajara
Mexico
Louis Baird
Espada Mines Company
Espada
Hoston Paquillo
Jalisco
Baird
Ojinaga Well Fortified In Border Crossing
Ojinaga Mexico December 15 Only Americans with special passes could cross into Mexico today as Constitutionalist forces closed in. The restricted crossing highlighted heightened border controls amid the advancing rebel forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ojinaga
Mexico
Officer Visits Presidio to Assess Mexican Border Tensions
Major Robert A. Brown of the Southern department checks conditions at Ojinaga across from Presidio to decide army actions if a clash between Federal and Constitutionalists occurs. He reports evacuations and possible refugee disarmament needs while noting extra cavalry and troops may be stationed at Presidio if required.
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Ojinaga
Presidio
Robert A. Brown
Southern Department
Brown
Marfa
Chihuahua
United States
Fort Bliss
Battle for Tampico Claims 1000 Killed
A Tamaulipas governor telegram to Mexico City reports about 1000 fatalities in the clash between Federal troops and Constitutionalists for Tampico control. The last shot was fired at 10 am Sunday as Constitutionalists retreated and Federal cavalry pursued before returning to Tampico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Tampico
Ministry of the Interior
Tamaulipas
War Office
Ng Victoria
Federal forces plan new push after Tampico safety claim
The War Department reports Tampico secure against further attacks and prepares Federal campaigns around Torreon. Aimed at recapturing Durango, long held by Constitutionalists, the operation follows the earlier defeat of the ill fated expedition. Torreon authorities reportedly restored and public service being re organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tula
Xicotancatl
Tamaulipas
War Department
Tampico
Torreon
Durango
Prisoner Harle Freed After Villa Victory at Chihuahua
Dr Charles G Harle son of Mrs Annie L Harle of Abilene Texas was released December 8 after ten years in a Mexican prison. The release followed General Villa’s entry into Chihuahua City and he becomes a major surgeon in the Constitutionalists army.
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Abilene, Tex
Charles G. Harle
Annie L. Harle
Harle
General Villa
Chihuahua
Creek
Villa
Chihuahua City
Constitutionalists
Federation deaths mount after clash near Salinas
A telephone report to Constitutionalist headquarters says 196 Federals fell in a clash with 800 Constitutionalists led by Santos Coy at Salinas, 30 miles north of Monterey. The 350 Federals en route to reinforce Nuevo Laredo reportedly were cut to pieces. no Constitutionalists were killed, officials would not confirm.
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Laredo
Tex
Salinas
Monterey
Constitutionalist
Nuevo Laredo
Santos Coy
Mexican Government Secures $10 Million Loan
An anonymous banker quoted by the Im parcial says Mexico has obtained a $10,000,000 loan from English capitalists. The report cites no names or dates beyond December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
The
Imparcial Today
Mexico Seeks U S Government Accord Premier Announces
The premier stated today that Mexico aims to reach an agreement with the United States government. He said preliminary steps have been taken toward that objective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
United States
Imports Into U.S. Show Marked Gain Under New Tariff
Government statistics reveal a rise in U S imports in the first four months of the current fiscal year led by foodstuffs now duty free. Exports total 838 995 858 dollars versus 771 942 792 the prior year while imports reach 6580 677 062 dollars compared with 6260 280 987. Secretary Redfield calls the trend encouraging and notes sharp increases in cattle sheep beef corn and onions as duties were reduced or removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Department of Commerce
Redfield
Europe
William G. Abernathie Dies at 40 in City
William G. Abernathie died this morning at 3 a m after a 40 year life. Funeral is set for tomorrow at 10 a m from the residence 1303 South Laredo street with burial at Roselawn Burial Grounds. Also noted an asparagus Tuesday special two cans for twenty five cents at Bond's 235 BE Houston St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Abernathie
South Laredo Street
Roselawn
Bond's
Houston St
E. Houston St
Spain Will Let U S Act Safeguard Interests
Madrid reports the Spanish government is disposed to commit the safeguarding of its interests in the matter of a United States act. No further details are provided on the specific act or its implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
U. S
Madrid
First government fur auction to be held in United States
In St Louis on December 16 buyers from Europe and Canada will attend the first government auction in U S history. Japan England and the United States reach a pact to protect fur bearing animals and limit seals and white and blue foxes killed in Alaska. Skins previously shipped to London for sale will now be sold domestically under Commerce and Labor rulings. St Louis as the nation's largest fur market secured the auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
United States
Japan
England
Alaska
London
Department of Commerce and Labor
British battle cruiser Tiger launched at Clyde Bank
The Tiger, a British battle cruiser dubbed the mystery ship, was launched at Clyde Bank Shipbuilding Works. Keel laid June 20, 1912. Engines aim for unprecedented horsepower and speed. Reported length 700 feet, beam 90 feet, displacement 60,000 tons with eight 13.5 inch guns and twelve 6 inch guns plus two submerged torpedo tubes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Scotland
Clyde Bank Shipbuilding Works
Trial opens in Western Fuel conspiracy case
In San Francisco eight officers and employees of the Western Fuel Company face charges of conspiring to defraud the government by falsely weighing imported coal. Special prosecutor M. I. Sullivan outlined the case, and the company’s defense will challenge government witnesses and claim evaporation caused short weights in shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Western Fuel Company
M. I. Sullivan
Former Legislator John L. Little Dies in Kountze Texas
John L. Little 41 formerly of San Antonio and a Bexar County legislator died at his Kountze home after pneumonia from a fever and cold from a recent automobile trip. He served in the Spanish American War and was a county judge candidate and congress hopeful. Survived by his widow Carrie Power Little three children and a brother Sam Little. Burial planned in San Antonio after arrival.
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John L. Little
San Antonio
Bexar County
Kountze
Tex
Beaumont
Mr. Little
First
Texas Infantry
Joseph W. Batley
Little
Flardin
Congress
Texas
Martin Dies
Judge Little
Blue Lodge
el Mina Temple
Carrie Power
This City
Sam Houston
Sam’ Little
Rockdale
No Stop-overs Allowed on Homeseekers Tickets
The Central Passenger Association announced that starting February 1 no stop over privileges will be granted on homeseekers tickets. Principal halt points include Chicago Cincinnati Kansas City St Louis St Paul and Minneapolis in a move aimed at reducing traveler theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Passenger Association
Chicago
Cincinnati
Kansas City
St. Paul
St. Louis
Minneapolis
New Trial Sought for Leo M. Frank in Georgia Case
Attorneys for Leo M. Frank the factory superintendent on death row for the murder of Mary Phagan argued in the Georgia State Supreme Court for a new trial. Lower courts had denied the request.
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Frank
Atlanta
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
State Supreme Court
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