Villa Crisis Near Chihuahua With Villa Forces
Chaos described as Panes ee Panes ee Villa fleeing toward the hills from the capital area. Reports indicate Villa's troops clashed near the region, with federal telegraph lines and railroad traffic disrupted. General Gonzales Anas prepared to move troops as authorities sought to resume operations and monitor the border situation.
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Chihuaow
Gonzales Anas
Gonzales
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Cherat Ogunan
Conetal Gonzales
New Session of Congress Opens Amid Labor and Prohibition Battles
Washington reports that Congress convened with plans to push the Adamson law and a national railway strike issue, while women’s suffrage and a federal amendment fight resume. President Wilson will deliver the address as congressional crowds applaud and dignitaries observe the opening.
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Anthony
Kaeve
Ube
Weil
Arcerdapte
Army and Navy Plans for 1918 Costs Revealed
Budget figures show military expenses for 1918 with Army and Navy increases. Army estimates total about 753 million dollars for active duty across departments, plus 575 million for the army after a 2 month 1917 adjustment, while the Navy rises to 579 million. Panama Canal fortifications are pegged at 53.5 million, and over 10 million more to fund regulars, National Guard, and reserves. A seal of 97.2 million covers pay items.
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Panama Canal
Prisoners Halted During Janes Delivery Attempt
At Santa Pel N M on December 4 guards at the state penitentiary faced an armed breakout attempt. Five convicts tried to scale the wall using a blanket ladder after a dawn exchange of fire, with some shots striking inmates. The six other convicts escaped past unsuspecting guards before cooks were recaptured.
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Gether
Town near Bucharest suffers fresh front line losses
Reports from Petrograd quote the war office stating Cradichtea village twelve miles south of Bucharest has fallen while fighting continues between Alexandria and Bucharest. Serbian gains in Macedonia press Bulgarian forces north toward Stravina as German depredations in Belgium are noted and Greek authorities report calm in Athens after last week’s crisis.
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Booze to Flow in State Till First of Year
Arizona Governor plans liquor flow until year end. Senate advisor says notify outside liquor houses and carriers two weeks after vote tally. Proclamation to take effect after canvass, allowing carriers to redirect or dispose of liquor before law enforcement action.
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Thnt
Arizona
Ives
Hunt
Judge Greenwald Shot in Court. Bailiff Fatally Wounded
In Hammond Indiana on December 4 Judge Charles E. Greenwald was wounded in the right arm and side by a pistol shot. Bailiff Louis De Rouw died from his injuries and juror George Stobbins was shot in the head in a court incident attributed to Michel Innik who reportedly held a long grievance against the court. The attack occurred during the proceedings and left the judge alive but seriously hurt.
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Sid
Troops Arrive in Tucson From Border Camp
The First battalion California field artillery with 236 men and 300 horses arrived in Tucson from Nogales and camped at Third Avenue and Twenty Second Street. Major RK J Faneuf of Oakland commanded officers from the Tucson Chamber of Commerce to entertain them during their five day stay.
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Nogales
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Oakland
Los Angeles
Harry F. Huber
Edward van. Vranken
Stockton
Edward S. Loizeau
Medical Corps
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Nationtel Guards
District of Columbia
Harry Coope
Oliver C. Terry
Signal Corps
Chamber of Commerce
Greek Ministers Reascribe Policy From Constantine
Greek Minister at Condon and cousins in London and Manchester say they can no longer identify with King Constantine policy. They announce stance from London, December 4, amid political realignment within Greek circles.
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London
Condon
Manchester
Constantine
Campbell to Receive Certificate of Election in Arizona
In Phoenix Arizona Laty Gebers chaired the canvass certifying Osborn Campbell by a 32 vote margin over Governor Hust. The certificate will be issued next week as legal actions loom and a contest from the governor is possible by January 1 inauguration day. Arizona voters also approved a constitutional amendment for total prohibition by 12 600 majority while capital punishment amendment failed or faced rejection.
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Ariz
Reeve- Laty
Gebers
Hust
Arizona
Railways Ordered to Adjust Rates to Pacific Coast
Dec 4 all year decision fares and summer rates from things to San Francisco set order at by the interstate commission. Northern fares higher than southern. Railroads must comply by February 15.
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Pacific Coast
Ashingdton
San Francisco
Bent
Mortland
New Orleans
EL Paso
Inland Rate Act Upheld by Court
Washington dispatch reports the Interstate Commerce Commission orders allowing lower transcontinental freight rates to San Francisco Oakland Portland Seattle and other ocean ports while inland cities such as Sacramento Stockton San Jose and Santa Clara California receive higher inland rates. The court sustained these rates as part of the Inland Rate Act.
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Interstate Mmerce Commission
San Francisco
Oakland
Portland
Seatte
Ocean
Sacramento
Stockton
San Jose
Santa Clara
Cal
Government Expenditure Estimate Near a Billion As Congress Meets
An 1891 style budget outline shows total government spending across branches near a billion dollars for the year ending June. It details appropriations for defense, civil services, irrigation, and miscellaneous construction projects, with highlighted increases over the prior year and plans for river and infrastructure works.
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U.S
Congress
London Eyes Greece Crisis Over King Constantine
In London a crisis over King Constantine deepens as entente allies seek a quick solution after Friday fighting and Greek detentions. Lord Robert Cecil faces pressure as reports say Constantine recalls pro-German advisers, angering British circles and fueling calls for decisive steps.
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Athens
Lord Robert
Entsf
London
Constantine
Ch Bites
House of Commons
Arthur Lynch
Robert Cecil
Marines Battle With Dominicans in Macoris Clash
Washington dispatch reports American marines clashed with natives at Macoris Santo Domingo on November 29. Several marines were wounded while Dominican losses were heavier overall, with no American fatalities. Marines remained ashore to establish control after disarming locals.
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Macoris
Santo Dowingo
Navy Department
Knapp
Haiti
Santo Domingo
King George Approves Reconstruction Scheme
Premier Asquith announced in the house that King George had approved a reconstruction of the government. He said the plan involves departures from wartime policy and that minister resignations, in some form, are in his hands after today’s business.
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London
Asquith
Tal King
Four bills propose foodstuffs embargo and transport rules
Washington reports Rep Fitzgerald introduces four bills on embargoes for farm products and manufactured foods for a year, export bans optional when prices rise, and authorizes aid shipments abroad. A separate proposal regulates transport of cold storage foods and limits interstate moves of goods in covid storage beyond nineteen months, with butter exempt.
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Washington
Fitzgerald
Parcel Post
T. W. Harrison
Virginia
Motions to Advance Adamson Case Heard by Supreme Court
Washington December 4 motions to advance the Adamson act case were argued before the Supreme Court. The court announced no decision but indicated a ruling may come next Monday.
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Adamson
Washington
Supreme Court
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