Horrors of Villa raids spread across Chihuahua City
Reports from El Paso and border towns detail Villa bandits looting American homes in Chihuahua City and Parral, killing several foreigners including Guillermo Snymur, Howard Weeks, and an American named Foster. Chihua hua losses include a ministerial mansion, stores, and distinct Chinese victims. Officials note many murders and disappearances with investigations planned by American mining men and Chinese diplomats.
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EL Paso
Texas
Dow
Mexico
Guillermo Snymur
General Snyman
Howard Weeks
Howard Gray
Foster
Villa
Chichihua City
Chihuahua
Donald B. Gillies
Satevo
Chihuahua City
Parral
Francisco Gongales
Omimuahda
Doc
Young Saynan
Cubla Menqui
Chitatua
Chihushua City
Paral White
Tie
Weeks
Gray
Litto
Torteon
Foater
Torreon
United States
Danols & Sons
Iknado Buriquea
Carranaa
Howsard Schneider
Chihuaha City
Juarex
Ce Sao
Defied Aging Theory by Equal Work Test in Chicago
A committee of fifteen employers led by Benjamin J. Rosenthal began testing workers aged 45 to 65 against twenty younger workers in tasks opening sorting filing and auditing. The aim is to disprove the idea that men over 46 or 66 are fit only for the scrap heap.
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Auociated Press
Chicago
Benjamin J. Rosenthal
Rosenthal
Two Men Killed By a Submarine
London dispatch reports the Norwegian steamer Catorix en route from the United States to Scandinavian ports was fired on by a German submarine. Two crew members were killed while the vessel sustained no damage.
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London
Copan
Hagen Dispatch
Norwe
Catorix
United States
Polinavian
Marina Was a Merchant Ship Informa tion to the state department etait shes
An Associated Press dispatch from Washington states that the ship Marina was a merchant transport and entitled to the immunities of a peaceful merchantman. Germany said it was willing to make amends in such a case.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dec
State Department
Germany
Submarines Rule in the War Zone
London reports Danish steamer Halfdan 1107 tons Norwegian steamer Elia and Daniel schooner Marie sunk by submarines with crews landed. Spanish steamer Gerona 403 tons also reported sunk. Reuter says Dutch trawlers towed to Cuxhaven, German authorities seized 35 percent tax on contraband portion of Dutch catch.
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London
Halfdan
Elia
Marie
Gerona
Ansterdan
Cuxhaven
Komgland
Allies Break With Greece Amid War Blockade Announced
British naval officers ordered to board the Greek king's ship as a blockade on Greece begins. Greek army conditions worsen with King Constantine’s health cited, while German and Austrian signals warn of possible Greece entente war.
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Irena
Athens
Dee
Greece
Naval Commission
Constantine
Russians Lose on Two Fronts in World War I Report
The article notes Russian forces attacking along the Dvina front and in the northern Russo-Galician line failing to gain ground. It reports repulsed Russian offensives in the Ladoga region, the Carpathians, and the northern Romanian front with heavy losses.
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Berlin
Dec
Dyina
Ladoga
Carpathians
Trotua
Restrictions on Russian Orders Amid New Trade Rules
A Dec B dispatch reports British embassy announces new limits on American trade with Russia. Shipments via blockade lines into Sweden are restricted except for Russian government goods and a narrow list of commodities. Compliance and assurances are required before clearance, signaling Britain and allies tighten controls likely in retaliation.
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Washington
Russia
Sweden
Angela
Great Britain
Rueala
Notable mining figure Gillies linked to early Tonopah ventures
The article traces Alans B. Gillies a longtime mining executive tied to the Montana Tonopah and Tonopah Extension. It notes his rise to general manager roles, his later involvement with Schwab promotions, and his settlement in Chihuahua after marriage and two children. It mentions contemporaries Malcolm Macdonald Jules Steith and Louis Park buret from Montana.
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Donald B. Gillieo
Chibwahta
Tia Palitial
Tonopah
Montana
Malcolm Macdonald
Jules Steith
Butler Theater
Louis Parkburet
Butte
Gillies
Montgomery Shoshone
Schwab
Undu
Sai
Chihuahua
Jules Smith
Southern Republic
Ship Suffern Missing After November Departure
Paris dispatch reports the vessel Suffern sailing November 24 with 180 aboard to a destination not specified. The minister of miwrinn considers the crew but no contact has been made with the ship or its passengers since departure.
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Amy
Paris
Niwrinn
Serious error in Bopp case raises questions in federal court
San Francisco report says the government case against Bopp weakened after defense claimed Louis Smith, key witness, was convicted of a felony and barred from testifying. Preston, the U S District Attorney, said the president was asked to pardon Smith restore citizenship and grant him the right to testify. The defense argues Smith was not disqualified since his sentence came from an army court martial during service.
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San Francisco
Rovernment
Uthat Louis Smith
Bopp
United States
Preston
Smith
Rumanians Surrender. Germans Capture Thousands in Pursuit
Report from Sayville dated December 8 states a force of 8000 Rumanians surrendered amid a German pursuit in Transylvania and neighboring areas. German forces reportedly cut off retreating troops near Predeal and Alt passes, taking 10,000 more prisoners as they advance in Romania.
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Baruin
Sayville
Teurone
Predeal
Alt
Romania
Decline in German mark prompts economy concerns
The article notes the German hundred mark weakening amid ongoing economic strain. It cites a diminishing currency value and cautious optimism that reforms may gradually ease pressure, while highlighting uncertainty about the regime’s ability to stabilize prices and output.
Germans Driven From Verdun Trenches Amid Heavy Balkan Fighting
Paris dispatch says Germans have been driven from trenches they captured on the western side of the Somme near Verdun. Heavy fighting is reported in Macedonia with German and Bulgarian forces attacking in the Etrafina region where Serbians were halted.
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Paris
Verdun
Macedonia
Etravina
Germanys note on Arabia shifts submarine crisis stance
Washington reports Germany accepts responsibility for sinking the Arabia and questions whether it was a passenger liner or an ordinary steamer. Officials view the explanation as unsatisfactory and warn that the submarine warfare dispute remains live after Sussex and Chemung incidents.
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Arabia
Peninse Oriental Line
Mediterranean
Germany
Lansing
Sussex
Express Thief Makes Escape In Los Angeles Robbery
A lone bandit robbed an express wagon in Los Angeles stealing about 5000 in cash and more than 40000 in drafts checks and money orders. A felt hat marked with US and initials was found nearby along with the missing money bags. Security drafts and checks valued at 34000 were recovered at a branch post office near the scene.
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Los Angeles
Dec
First National Bank
Eight Tons of Bullion Sent Out in a Grand Shipment
Eight tons of gold and silver bullion from two mines in Tonopah district sent out for the second half of November. Shipment valued at 209702 dollars on paper, actual value likely higher due to bullion’s silver content. Tonopah Belmont and Tonopah Extension mills contributed most of the ounces.
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Tan @ wich
Ateady
Milinee
Japan Builds Bigger Battleships Speak On Naval Buildup
Washington December 4 A naval expert said Japan plans larger more powerful battleships with battery of twelve 18 inch guns. The testimony showed a trend toward heavier ships and the United States is keeping abreast of the move.
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Associated Press
Washington
Badger
Ho Committee
Japan
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