Mexico Cowboys Torture Slaying Reported Near Naco
Mutilated bodies of three American cowboys Carl Eck William Bishop and William Spencer were brought to El Paso for burial after being killed by Mexican bandits near Chocolate Pass. An AP dispatch from Naco Arizona says Governor Hunt appealed to Washington for border protection as Mexican artillery shelled Naco Sonora across the border.
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RE Paso
Carl Eck
William Bishop
William Spencer
Naco
Arizona
Gaye
Hunt
State Department
Washinggton
Sonora
Baxico
Salute Fired As Relief Ship Sails From San Francisco
California's first relief ship Cannon carries six thousand tons of food for Belgian war refugees and sails from the Golden Gate as a salute from harbor guns fires. Mayor Rolph, Exposition President Moore, and Senator-elect Phelan accompany Cannons for Point Hontin. ship aims for Rotterdam via the Panama Canal.
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San Francisco
California
Cazno
Golden Gate
Presidio
Jaman Rolph
Charles O” “Moore
United States
James D.phelan
Pananm Canal
American Express resumes sale of traveler's checks for Europe
New York December 5. American Express announces it has instructed its agents to resume at once the sale of traveler's checks for European use. The move signals a restart of the popular payment instrument for travelers amid postwar commerce and tourism dynamics.
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New York
American Express Company
American Express
Drop Cotton Pool In New York Bankers Seek McAdoo Action
New York Tritone reports bankers in New York and Washington advise Secretary McAdoo to drop the 105 million cotton pool due to the opening of Federal Reserve banks and the reopening of the New Orleans cotton exchange, amid tentative notes.
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New York
The
Western Cartridge plant runs day and night for Europe orders
Chicago December 5 orders worth four million dollars for bullets destined for Europe have been received by the Western Cartridge company and its plant is operating around the clock to meet the demand.
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Chicago
Europe
Western Cartridge Company
New motor tracks bought for nations at war
New York reports purchases of motor tracks for nations at war in Europe exceed 39 million dollars. The announcement notes substantial orders placed in the United States, underscoring wartime supply efforts and industrial output influencing the conflict.
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New York
Europe
Commerce Secretary’s letter hails improving American business
Secretary Redfield writes to the Chamber of Commerce of the United States urging cautious praise of current business conditions. He says the worst may be said of aid and that while challenges remain, America’s condition is relatively bright and rapidly improving, with many areas prosperous and promising.
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Washington
Redfield
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
America
Tubular Rivet Factory Receives Large Order Offer
Wollaston Massachusetts December 56 the Tubular Rivet Factory today received an order offer for 260000000 brass rivets and 29 machines to produce rivets the bid coming from an unspecified belligerent nation and signaling potential mass production.
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Wollaston
Mass
Humboldt steamer lists arriving passengers
Seattle dispatch lists passengers aboard the Humboldt for North Bend night. names include Henry Olson and wife Clara Olson Mrs F S Bent J Goodell Mrs M T Cargitt George MacChaney John Olson ME Anderson C Ro Wilson and two more as steerage passengers.
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Seattle
Jnnen
Henrr Olson
Clara Olson
J. Goodell
Mra M. T. Cargitt
George MacChaney
Douglas
John Olson
ME Anderson
C. Ro Wilson
Nteeraxe
Gardner's Move to Hit Snag in War Investigation
Representatives John J. Fitzgerald of New York and Sherley of Kentucky told President Wilson they oppose Gardner's proposed resolution for a wartime commission to investigate prepared costs. They say the measure breaches policy of nonreality and risks pushing the United States toward war.
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Washington
John’ Ji Fitegerald
New York
Sweger Sterley
Kentucky
Woodrow Wilson
Fitegerald and
Sherley
Gardner
United States
Captain and Officers Cleared in Tahoma Wreck Inquiry
Washington December 5. The board of Inquiry found no fault by the commander or officers of the United States revenue cutter Tahoma in the Alaska waters wreck. The detailed public report was released noting no blame for any party involved.
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Washington
United States Revenue
Tahoma
Alaska-watern
Board of Inquiry
Carranza plans to destroy railroad between Vera Cruz and Mexico City
British ambassador Sir Cecil Sprite-Rice told the State Department that telegrams from Vera Cruz claim Carranza intends to destroy the Enelint owned line between Vera Cruz and Mexico City. The envoy filed a strong protest and reported the alarming plan.
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Washrington
Cecil Sprite-Rice
State Department
Bey
Vera Cruz
Carransa
Mexico City
Admiral Evan Sells Tonight for Jon Dan With Noted Posse
Seattle dispatch lists the capitalization sale of Admiral Evan tonight to Jon Dan. The attending party includes Judge Thomas Lyons Maurice D. Leehey E S Heywett Mrs J Elligen C W Watts and C H Rattray as the group of notable bidders and witnesses.
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Seattle
Evan
Jondan
Followln
Thomash. Lyons
Maurice D. Leehey
E.S. Heywett
Mrs. J. Elligen
C. We. Watts
C. Hu Rattray
Lawmakers Arrive Aboard Dreamship Dorn For Alaska Trip
Senator Frank Addrich and Representatives Tomes Daly and Martin Moran plus Andy Anderman Frank Smith Tom Connolly and ML Chandler arrived this morning on the dreamship Dorn. They sailed for Juneau aboard the gasoline schooner Silver Wave from Nome on November 10. The vessel dropped a propeller at Sand Point and passengers were ferried south by the Dora.
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Frank Addrich
Tomes
Daly
Martin
Moran
Andy Anderman
Frank Smith
Tom Connolly
ML Chandler
Dreamship
Dorn
Juneau
Nome
Sand Point
Alaska
Prohibition Law Proclaimed by Governor Lister
Olympia dispatch reports Governor Ernest Lister proclaimed the Washington prohibition bill a law today, marking the end of the legislative struggle and the start of enforced temperance measures statewide.
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Olympia
Washington
Ernest Lister
Elements Cause Wreck of Cruiser Venus
The British cruiser Venus ran ashore in a storm off the south of England striking with full force. The foremast and part of the bridge were carried away by an enormous sea as the warship was making for port.
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London
Venus
England
Ullman Fur Company Agent Said Released
Louis Levy of Ullman Fur Co in Alaska reports that Joseph Ullman has been released in London after being accused as a German spy. Ullman provided proof of American birth and followed officials’ advice to leave Britain promptly to avoid execution.
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Joseph Ullman
Louis Levy
Ullman Fur Company
Alaska
Gimour
Hetchikan
Toanph Gilman
London
Fingland
Fost An Poaible
Alaska Rail Plan Details Big 35 Million Fund
Franklin Diney ney yesterday announced use of Coh eresa for a 35 million federal appropriation to fund next year s railroad construction. Work to occur from Ship Creek along Tornamn Arm to Suaitas alles while Alaska Northern proposals include new line from Korn Creek. Officials confirmed that the Seward to Matanuska corridor may be completed by next fall with the Alaska Northern Road expansion.
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Washington
Dec
Bouniot
Korn Creak
Alanka
Scarmacy
Lane
Vieut Sya Edes
Seward
Matanuska Con Relde
Nest Fall
Young Boys Victims at Yser Report
Herald correspondent reports panic across many states as German forces retreat near Yser canal. Describes widespread mourning and fear, noting harsh conditions and depopulation amid fighting. Berlin students aged 17 to 20 cited among casualties.
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New York
al Enes
Muolhauggen
Germany
Berlin
Nonogenarian shakes hands with twenty presidents
Washington man William EB Chaffee aged 2 1 2 today shook hands with twenty U S presidents after waiting months for a chance to greet each leader before his death.
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Washington
William
EB. Chaffee
Woodrow ‘Wilsony
Chafee
Chinch GO Beatie
Graphis Hasid Hewis Dentoft
Tania
United States
Gold hoarded in fogbound London boosts hoard
Reports from London state a substantial gold hoard accumulates in England. Estimates suggest about 160 million dollars in gold moved from abroad into circulation over the past three months, with the Bank of England holding added reserves.
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London
England
Bank of Engitshd
Notga
Bank of England
Bulgaria Tempted by Warring Powers
A Bulgarian premier warned that both factions of the government faced temptations from rival powers. He stated that neutralist sentiment and internal divisions could push Bulgaria toward aligning with external powers, risking national unity and policy direction.
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Bulgaria
Bargains You Can Find Daily In The Empire Ads
Merchants place advertisements in the Empire newspapers to reach readers with goods and services. The column emphasizes mutual benefit as merchants promise bargains and buyers explore varied offerings for personal items and entertainment.
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Andy
Elks Memorial Observances And Band In Army Lodge
Elks members in Porto Rico Hawaii and elsewhere mark memorial exercises with talks, music, and a ceremonial service. Thorn Hill lodge No. 420 plans a public high exercise tomorrow evening at 50 oclock featuring a long program led by officers, with crystal Stowe and Nowell among soloists and a full orchestra.
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Hawanii
Men of
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Thorn
Jina Ledge
Elks Bulb
Ovaniitie
Chiriue
D. Gurfeld
Jolpey
Milory
Jetn- Bo Marshall
Uves Ener
Elky Orchestra
Ali
Nowell
Crowtiter
Seie Woodford
Stra
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Mow Charkin Dy Gartian
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Obrge
Simpkins
Mise Alfion Marsrng
Pianinte
Temere
Crowshir
Briga
Alin Marche
Plang
Mir Nowell
Harry Jo Fisher
Barltony
Money Service in Lisbon Descried Amid High Prices
An article from Portugal discusses a money service in Lisbon facing abnormal price levels and a strained economy. It notes continued demand and the impact on local commerce as prices rise across sectors.
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Lisbon
Des
German Annexation Theme Mentioned in London Dispatch
Fragmentary London report references Germanic names and Belgian elites in a discussion of annexation possibilities. The unclear text hints at territorial issues and a case involving 000-Ermine sitinus-see Wi Hi.
Allies Launch General Advance on Western Front
Geneva reports a joint Allied offensive across the Iine in snowbound Lorraine and Alsace. French troops and infantry will push again against German Landwehr positions, as officials announce a broad front drive.
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Geneva
Dec
Alence
Lorraine
Landwehr
French youth ordered for medical examination in Bordeaux
About 800 youths aged from fourteen to eighteen, normally due for army service in October 1916, were today ordered to present themselves for examination before December 20 by proclamation of President Poincare.
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Bordeaux
Innes
Aixteen
Poincare
Trade orders issued for 3000 aidsin for front-line transport
In Chicago this week, orders were placed at South Hand Todinna by agents of the Dirtinki and French governments for three thousand aidsin customs to support transport of supplies to the front.
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Chicago
Cos
South Hand
Todinna
Cabine t resigns. Portuguese government shaken
Fragmentary dispatch reports the entire cabinet of the Portuguese government resigning in Lisbon amid political turmoil. Details are incomplete due to OCR issues but the event signals a major shakeup in the administration.
Turks Menacing Caucasus Front War News
Turbulent war dispatch reports Turkish forces threatening the Caucasus front as Petrograd notes heightened anxiety. Analysts say Ottoman Empire strength suggests a broad, prolonged conflict, with military experts warning of continuing pressure on fronts and strategic implications for weeks ahead.
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Petrograd
Wahillo
Caucasus
Turkey
London Telegraph Dispatch on Greek Peace Terms
London Telegraph reports from Athens that Diplomatic Intelligence says Patrograd indicates Lamaila I may seek terms of peace independent of Germany, signaling possible shifts in World War I diplomacy.
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London
The
Telegraph
Athennt
Patrograd
Hiss
Capliht
Lauaiela
Naking
Germnaby
Austria Raids Families of Soldiers Amid War Strain
An early 20th century report notes government measures affecting soldiers' families as Austria faces economic strain. It cites large sums drawn from savings and emergency payments, with figures around 80,000 and monthly disbursements near two million dollars. The piece mentions a central savings bank in Vienna and wartime pawn withdrawals, illustrating broader fiscal controls during the conflict.
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Rome
Col Vienne
Trintith
Gospel Message Aims to Boost Allied Resolve in Paris
Dec 5 report notes preaching plan by Allies to bolster morale among Germans and frontier forces. The dispatch describes propaganda efforts intended to calm and influence German public opinion and accelerate wartime mobilization and obedience to Allied policy.
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Pordeaux
Paris
Bloodiest and most pitiless battle near Lodz in Poland
Reports describe a brutal clash southwest of Lodz where German forces fractured and suffered massive casualties as Russian artillery and infantry attacked. Dispatches claim German losses were six times greater than Russian, with survivors fighting through a fifteen mile corridor to connect with remnants as both sides brace for the Lodz outcome.
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Braeziny
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