Congress May Give Carranza Power to Postpone Election
Mexico City dec 28 unsettled conditions in many localities arise from oil region clashes and factional fighting. Carranza may gain authority from Congress to postpone the presidential election claiming the republic is not pacified while Obregon faction and Civilistas scheme new moves to shape Mexico’s leadership and foreign policy.
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Vera Cruz
Candido Aguilar
Pelaez
Sinsene
Alvaro Obregon
Cuerancan
Curranzy
Fulgencio Palavicini
Civilista
Obregon
Gonzales
German Forces Move to Quell Polish Revolt
Berlin reports say Marshal von Hindenburg has led a large force into Posen in German Poland as Polish nationalists lay claim to the region. Ebert's cabinet faces a new crisis amid resignations while rumors say General Groener could seize Berlin with loyal troops if order fails.
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Marshal von Hindenburg
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Posen
Poland
Ebert
Berlin
Crisi
Groener
Ludendorff
Poles Warned as Elections Spur German Tensions
Berlin reports Polish government orders elections on what is deemed German soil. The Prussian interior ministry warns inhabitants that voting or accepting Polish official dates could be treason or impersonation of officials. The piece notes efforts by bourgeois parties to unite against the socialist majority.
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Associated Press
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Vru Wooministry
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National Assembly
Provisional German Government Solidifies After Congress
The Ebert Haase cabinet gains strength as a revolutionary congress enlarges its cabinet jurisdiction and forms a central committee of soldiers and workers councils. Socialists likely lead the central and local governments, influencing the January 19 election with a solid bloc. National Assembly to convene ten days after polls for an eight week session. Cities urging meeting in Frankfurt Cassel Erfurt Bayreuth Weimar Nuremberg. Berlin deemed too noisy to host sessions.
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Nuremburg
Berlin
President Consoles Wounded as War Sinker Ships Draw Near
The President and Mrs. Wilson visited wounded sailors, offering cheer and best wishes for quick recoveries. Herbert Hoover announced Colonel Wood will direct Serbian relief for Bosnia and Jugoslavia on behalf of the U.S. government.
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Herbert C. Hoover
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Jugo-Slavia
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Lieut Perry Faces Court Martial for Camp Cann Murder
Lieut Harver V Perry of the 21st Infantry orders a court martial in San Diego on the murder of Capt Abram Posner near Camp Cannery Kearney on December 2. An alleged confession says Perry drove with Posner to a lonely spot and fired twice, leaving him dying then fleeing to Los Angeles where he was arrested. Perry previously lived in Elizabeth town Tennessee.
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Harver V. Perry
Abram Posner
21St Iiefantry
Cann Kearney
Verry
Los Angeles
Perry
Eazabethton
Tenn
San Antonio Chamber to vote on peace plan at Friday meeting
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce will decide on endorsing or rejecting the Security League to Matorce dence at its Friday night session. The decision follows a discussion of the league’s program sent by W H Short to secretary John B Corlington.
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San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
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League
John B. Corerington
Chamber of Commerce
W. HH. Short
Me. Short
William Howard Fatt
United States
Sage
League of Free Nations
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Mar. Taft
Force for Lasting Peace in Wilsons Vision
The article discusses President Wilsons wartime aims including secure open passage at Dardanelles, international covenants to guarantee independence and territorial integrity, and a general league of nations to enforce justice. It cites points about economic independence, collective security, and the role of covenants in binding nations to uphold peace and prevent selfish blocs.
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Nui Economric
League of Nations
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Te Concepti Pn Court
League
Ma Wilson
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Poland
Balkans
Great Britain
Belgium
Europe
Wilson
Enemies Impressed by U S Show of Force and Lack of Pomp
Coblenz dispatch notes American troops occupying German towns without ceremony. Civilians admire the force and equipment while observing the absence of formal salutes and pageantry. US military governance emphasizes democracy and orderly occupation, with troops focused on homeward prospects.
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Courier
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Germany
Murst
London
Transports Bring Returning Troops to New York Harbor
United States transport Cedrig arrived from Liverpool with American troops. She Cedrig was followed by transport George Washington, the vessel that carried President Wilson to France, also bringing troops. Snow halts Plainview Texas travel with eight inches of snow by noon today.
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Vresident Wilson
France
Extend Drive in Texas Campaign Chooses Christmas Window
Bonner, general manager of the South western division, wired managers statewide to extend the Christmas campaign as the Red Craw sale falls behind expectations. Further extension rests with Torat managers.
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Houston
Tex
B. WF
Bonner
Major General Lyon Succeeds Allen as 90th Commander
Washington D C December 23 The War Department announced changes in commanding officers across several divisions. Major General Leroy Lyon succeeds Major General Henry Allen as commander of the 90th Division. The 81st 85th 53rd and other divisions are listed with new leaders and stationing locations across Luxembourg Germany France Belgium and Lemans.
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Bexar County to Hang Virus? January 1919 Execution Planned
Bexar County likely to carry out its first legal execution in years in January 1919. George Brady, a Black man convicted of murder, faces the death penalty and may be sentenced by Judge W. Anderson in the Thirty-seventh District Court this week. Brady’s case has been affirmed by the Court of Criminal Appeals. clemency rests with a governor appeal. Brady killed Carrie Stanley, whose throat was cut. The case moves now toward the new steel trap installation in the jail floor. Also slated for sentencing are five other inmates, including Weldon Mensant, Frank Barbey, Frank Fean tana, Arthur Spragins, and Joseph Bovin. outcomes uncertain as court terms progress.
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Thirty-seventh
Court of Criminal Appeals
Lee Johnson
Augustus Maverick
San Antonio
Doliinson
Hrady
Jorge Anderson
Weldon -Vlensant
Aonegro
Frank Jr. Barbey
Frank Feanta
Convicted Robbery Trio Linked to Affidavit of Insanity
An affidavit of insanity has been filed in the case of three men convicted of robbery. The suspects named are suldict and two others alleged to have assaulted a white man during the crime.
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Suldict
Amarillo Pastor Dr Gates Sought By First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church of Amarillo issues call to Dr J Algar Gates to accept pastorship after the resignation of J S Vorter. Gates, born in Mart Dex and a Baylor graduate, previously led Viainview College and aided a Fort Worth seminary campaign. Telegram replies awaited from H L Kokernot Fred Mall and J A Cook.
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First Baptist Church
J.algar Gates
Amario
J. Vorter
Oklahoma City
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H. L. Kokernot
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