Protocol Signed By Commission May Allow Troop Action
A protocol concluded by the Mexican American joint commission permits conditional withdrawal of US troops from Chihuahua and authorizes border military control with a clause allowing US forces to pursue bandits into Mexico as deemed necessary. Alberto J. Pani carried a copy to Carranza for approval while Secretary Lane will deliver the other to Washington. If ratified, the commission will reconvene December 8 to address protections for Americans and foreigners.
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N. J
Chihuahua
Mexico
United States
Interior
Franklin K. Lane
American Commission
Lansing
Arrenondo
Peace program urged by leaders of three nations
At a New York dinner hosted by the League to Enforce Peace messages from France, Germany, and Britain were read. Aristide Briand, The German chancellor, and Viscount Grey approved a plan for a permanent league of nations after the war.
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Europe
League
Aristide Briand
France
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Germany
Viscount Grey
Great Britain
Supreme court to decide Adamson eight hour case test
Kansas City reports an undisputed Supreme Court decision loom as the Missouri Oklahoma Gulf railroad case is chosen as the test case. Government and railroads to abide by the high court ruling as Attorney General Gregory approves. Washington notes no change in policy despite renewed submarine warfare rumors and US responses.
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Kansas City
Gregory
Washington
Supreme Court
Adamson
Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad
Jury testimony links rival to judge murder in river death
In Huntaville Alabama Probate Judge Wil ram T Lawler was found dead in the Tennessee River last June. David D Overton, a rival, testified Friday that he shot the judge in self defense during his murder trial.
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Huntaville
Wilram T. Lawler
Tennessee River
David D. Overton
Overton
Priday
Self Refenne
Grange Blame Aims at Cost of Living in Farm Crisis
In a Wallington session the National Grange defended farmers, analyzing rising prices and the high cost of living. The statement blamed poor crops and growing costs for what farmers must buy, urging policy attention to relief.
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Grange
Wallington
National Grange
Jewelry Robbery Strikes Arkansas City Store
A bandit robbed Mellowell’s Jewelry in Arkansas City just before noon Friday. He held the sole clerk at gunpoint and escaped with about $12,000 in diamonds after locking the clerk in a back room.
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Arkansas City
Kan
Bandit shoots ticket agent near Muskogee Oklahoma
Mudrey Laine, agent of Cleket Dryer, was ordered to surrender and shot by a robber on a road near here. Laine sustained fatal injuries.
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Muskogee
Oki
Mudrey Laine
Cleket
Dryer
Jha
Here
Laine
Artiat Kills Wife and Child in Frightful Tragedy
A reported murder suicide ends a family case as Artiat killed his wife and daughter before shooting himself in the ear. He survives and is expected to recover. The incident appears linked to tensions within the Bierra Art Kosraving company.
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Artiat
Ilan
Cal Henlamin
Bierra Art Kosraving Company
Trevino Defeats Villa In Chihuahua City Assault
Military dispatches report Francisco Villa leading three assaults on Chihuahua City trenches. Carranza cavalry backed by artillery repelled the attacks, leaving many dead and wounded. Villa reportedly fielded about 3,500 men with machine guns but no heavy artillery, while Trevino’s force used twenty or more heavy guns. Ammunition supply concerns shadow the siege’s outcome, though shells remain ample.
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Trevino
Carranza
Chihuahua City
Villa
Census estimates for January 1 1917 population growth
The census bureau estimates the continental United States at 103,826,209 people. Utah is 488,974 and Idaho 436,881, rising from 434,300 and 411,096 respectively. The figures reflect 1916 census increases and show state population changes.
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Whellington
Census Bureau
United States
Utah
Trotter Brings $20,000 in New York Auction
Guy Axworthy, sire of the world champion trotting stallion Lee Arworthy, sold Thursday for $20,000. He transferred from the estate of the late Jacob Ruppert to that of the late L. V. Harkneas in a notable sale.
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Trotter
New York
Guy Axworthy
Lee Arworthy
Jacob Ruppert
L. V. Harkneas
Japanese Population Rise in Western States Reported
Japanese in California Nevada Utah and other areas has risen by about 15 000 with 110 more noted in a report attributed to M Hanh hora Japanese consul general. The assessment was released Thursday and reflects demographic shifts in the western United States.
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Weet
California
Nevada
Utah
M. Hanhhora
Massacre and Loot Reported in Turkish Armenia
A correspondent from the area reports a massacre and looting by Turkish forces in Armenian regions, noting thousands killed and widespread depredations across Syves and surrounding Turkish Armenia.
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Baku
Trenacaucania
Sage
Hughes Weighs In With Best Wishes On California Count
Gaye He Awaited the Official Count in California as the vote narrowed. William R. Willcox, chairman of the Republican National Committee, announced the near completion of the canvass and indicated the Wilson electors would win by about 1,200 to 3,800 votes with no recount likely.
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Gaye
California
Willcox
Hughes
New York
William R. Willcox
Republican National Committee
Republican State Committee
Republican National
Met
Wilson Acknowledges Hughes Message in Telegram
President Wilson sent a telegram to Charles E Hughes replying to a congratulatory message. He expressed sincere thanks and goodwill for Hughes and his years to come.
Hughes Wins In Minnesota Official Vote Count
Paul Minnesota Secretary of State Julius A Schmuhl announced the complete official vote on Saturday Hughes led the presidential race with a 396 plurality. Presidential results show Hughes 179553 Wilson 179157 Bennett Socialist 20117 Hanty Prohibition 7793 Relmer Socialist Labor 448 Meyer Progressive 298. For Governor Bennquint Republican 245862 Dyer Democrat 98115 Rental Socialist 26306 Anderson Prohibition 1885 Johnson Industrial Labor 6476 Being alive plurality 162727.
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Canoa
Dyer
Rental
Anderson
Prohibition
Johnson
WCTU to Meet at Capital Indianapolis 1917 Convention Set
National Women's Christian Temperance Union executive board selects Washington as the venue for the 1917 annual convention. Meeting details indicate Indianapolis as the meeting place, with dates noted as Thursday.
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Capital
Indianapolis
Washington
National
Women’s Christian ‘Temperance Union
Union
Aveslun
Wages Raised 10 Percent by U. S. Steel Group
The U S Steel Corp has announced a 10 percent wage increase for workers effective December 16. Katherine Abraham, aged 92, is noted as the oldest teacher in Pittsburgh public schools after a long career in the same building. Washington reports Seattle, Tucson, Fairbanks chosen for experimental innovations authorized by Congress.
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U. &, Groat
New York
U. G. Steel Corpor Won
Tron
Nest
Pittsburgh
Katherion Abraham
Washington
Seattle
Tucatin
Arie
Fairbanks
Alaska
Adamson Act In Retaliation Case Heads To Supreme Court
A Missouri federal court sped an Adamson Act injunction toward the Supreme Court as deadline pressure to allow the statute to take effect before January 1. The case, involving the Adams or Lam hook and government counsel, hinges on expedited review rather than full merits, with the federal government defending the act in a bid to join.
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Keness City
Hook
United States District Court
Tt Clain
Supreme Court of the United States
Just
Adamson Law
Missouri, Oklahoma 4 Gulf Railroad
Adamson
Supreme Court
Oyster supply dwindles on Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore
The Chesapeake Bay oyster supply is well below normal this year. Only one boatload arrived in Baltimore on Wednesday, compared with an average of fifty last year.
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Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay
Joseph P Kennedy Youngest Bank President in Boston
Joseph P Kennedy is described as the youngest bank president in the world at under twenty five. He leads the Columbus Trust Company of Boston, regarded as one of the foremost financial institutions globally.
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Joseph P. Kennedy
Columbus Trust Company of
Boston
Deutschland Starts Again Passes Newport Heading to Bremen
The German submarine Deutschland, which resumed voyage from New London Connecticut, was reported Tuesday afternoon and passed Block Island Thursday night on its way toward Bremen, with movement described as underway.
Women Suffrage Campaign Plans in New York 1917
Albany reports the 1917 suffrage effort will be run on intensive campaigning lines as the state connection of the women’s suffrage party decides on strategy to win votes for women across New York.
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Albany, N
Drive Roumanians Toward Gama Front Shifts Visible
Western Romania shows little strategic change beyond artillery duels. In Wallachia skirmishes persist as Austro-German forces apply pressure while Roumanians retreat toward Craiova. Reports from Berlin note failures near Monastir and territorial exchanges around Leskovets and other Balkan fronts amid Entente and Central Powers activity.
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Roumania
Somme
France
Wallachian
Germany
Petrograd
Jiu
Craiova
Alt Valley
Rothenthurm Pass
Campolung
Berlin
Monastir
Paris
Shegovs
Monastiy
Peralevo
Dobromir
Presbs
Ochrida
Leskovets
Sultanabed
Persia
Greece
Jack London Dies at Glen Ellen Ranch at 40
Noted California author Jack London died at his Glen Ellen ranch near here late Wednesday night from uremic poisoning. Born January 12, 1876, in San Francisco, London rose from young student to famed writer, with works like John Barleycorn reflecting auto biographical roots. He and his wife recently returned from a Hawaiian sojourn and maintained an elaborately equipped northern California estate.
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Cal
Jack London
California
Gien Ellen
Here
London
Glen Ellen
San Pranciaco
University of California
Klondike
Assaks
Aca
Unie
Japan
Heringapa
United States
John Barley Com
Foreign Trade Totals Rise in Washington Report
Department of Commerce data show foreign trade reaching 67,468,100 in the war ending November 1, with a combined value around 1.5 billion dollars, marking an increase over 1919 and the prior year as measured in current dollars.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Sugar Cans Crop Reduced in Louisiana Report
Washington reports a 10 percent reduction in Louisiana sugar crop prospects due to a frost. The note mentions Mowerd Sutherland, newly elected Republican senator from West Virginia, who began as a clerk in a government bureau in Washington about thirty years ago.
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Washington
Louisiana
New Benaler
Mowerd Sutherland
West Virginia
Emperor Francis Joseph Dies After 68 Years on Throne
An aged Francis Joseph I died at 9 a.m. Tuesday as Austria mourns a long reign marked by war and tragedy. He ascended in 1848 and led through empire upheaval, with his death shaping Europe amid tensions sparked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the ensuing conflict.
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Francis Ane Fa
Francis Joseph
Schoendrumn Taatie Ware
Teutonic
Craioy
Francis
Ching
Pius X
Francia Jonaph Ta
Mmm
Pranele Joseph
Hapsburg
Europe
Arc
Francis Ferdinand
Hosnia
Iechi
Vienna
Hetr
Carl Francis
Archduke Fertmaid
Francis Josephimeel
Austria
Perdinand
Hungary
Lena
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