Villa forces attack Torreon amid chaotic reports
Reports from El Paso indicate Francsco Villa's forces moved toward Torreon with about 2000 men. No details reached troops at the border consulates or Juarez headquarters. Telegraph lines near Santa Rosalía reportedly out and fighting described as severe near Torreon with garrisons retreating toward the city.
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Francisco Uonzales
Juarez
Carranza
Eduardo Soriano Fravo
Chihua A Ci
Santa Rosalia
Gonzales
Chihuahua
Eakle Pass
Tes
Villa
Tor
Trom
Jimenez
Luis Herrera
Parras
Tepelhuanes
Imrangco
Waa
Torreon
Rete
Wilson note shocks London papers in wartime telegrams
London papers react to President Wilson's note with shock and speculation. Headlines call it a peace feeler or peace effort as analysts weigh motives, German moves, and possible U.S. policy shifts. Contenders discuss Congress action on food exports and cotton embargo amid the crisis.
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London
Wilson
Count von Bernstorff
America
Paris Debates French Liquor Crackdown Amid Protests
Premier Lriand's plan to ban manufacture and sale of spirits is approved by the Chamber. A resolution condemns the measure as ruinous, arguing it destroys a key trade and would entitle those affected to indemnities costing hundreds of millions of francs. The proposal would impact 2600 farmers and wine growers, 556 firms, and up to 1000 workers.
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Paris
Lriand
4S Generalis
Chile
Ian
Levy Brothers Case Proceedings Continue in Denver
Arguments by attorneys continued today before United States Commissioner Stone in the removal proceedings linked to an Arizona indictment against Max and Sam Levy Denver and Bisbee brokers whose offices recently closed. The Levy brothers face charges involving the mail in their treasuries.
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Denver
United States
Message to France Presented by Sharp Paris Embassy
William Graves, the American ambassador to France, delivered personally to Premier Briand a message from President Wilson to the belligerent nations between 7 and 8 o clock last night. Paris newspapers this evening print the full text of the message.
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Paris
Dee
William Graves “Sary
France
Tragic Wichita Fire Kills Eight Children and Two Women
A three story home of the Mee fraternity catches fire in Wichita killing eight children and two elderly women. Firemen rescued others though some inmates are missing. water supply hampered by frozen plugs as temperatures hovered around eight degrees above zero. Loss pegged at 256000.
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Wichita
Kateas
Cnd
Cleve
Butte
Consulate Telegraph Lines Tapped in German Spy Case
In San Francisco a German consulate spy trial reveals tapped wires and a secret detector in the consul’s office. Witness Ropp testifies he hired spies to monitor Canadian troop shipments and telegrams for the German staff while denying dynmite plotting.
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San Francisco
Gerwen
Ate
Frater Opp
United States
Ropp
Aratus
Canada
Europe
Ropps
C. C. Crowley
Loy A
Anise
Aetits
Cornet
Jo He van
Seotherren
Ger- Wek
Smith
Crowley
Mrs
Cornell
Bopps
Enermica
Rony Benered
Ned Teem
San
James J. O Kelly Leader of Irish Dies in London
London dispatch states James J. O Kelly Nationalist member of the House of Commons died this morning. He served in the Franco Prussian War and the Sudan campaign, interviewed the Mahdi, and reported Cuban revolt dispatches. Born in Roscommon Ireland, he was in his last year.
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O'Kelly
Houe
Pernetts
Parnament
Nile
Sudan
Lord Kitchener
United States Army
Havanna
Roascommon
Ireland
Death of Judge A C Foster on railroad tracks in Paso
The body of Judge A G Foster a wealthy El Paso pioneer was found near railroad tracks in Paso. Police believe he was struck by a train while crossing the tracks, resulting in his death.
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A.C. Foster
Paso
Tex
Dea
A. G. Foster
Fehon
el Pato
Rcidie
Galveston
Wisconsin man escapes jail by climbing through transom
Harry Cook of Wisconsin pleads not guilty to stealing a bicycle and escapes from the retention pen behind the police headquarters by climbing out through a transom. His departure was unknown until an alarm spread through the city.
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Harry Cook
Wisconsin
Perts
Buffalo Bill III Has Fighting Chance
Colonel W. F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill lies ill at his daughter May Decker's Denver home. He suffers a nervous breakdown with a severe cold but, at 79, has shown recuperative powers and a fighting chance to recover.
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Denver
W. Fr. Cody
Buffalo Bill
May Decker
Cody
Successor Named for J. D. Archbold
New York December 22 A Bedford was elected president of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey to succeed the late John D Archbold He has long served as vice president and treasurer of the company and will lead the firm in its New Jersey operations.
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New York
Bedford
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
John D. Archbold
Campbell Gains Seven Votes in Yuma Recount
The Arizona recount of the gubernatorial race between G W P Hunt and Governor Campbell shows Tom Campbell gaining seven votes in Yuma County. The recount proceeds slowly with further legal actions dropped for the moment.
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Campbell
Yuma
Phoenix
Ariz
Tom Campbell
Yuma County
G. W. P. Hunt
Regents Pick Lyman Plans for Arizona Agricultural Building
Regents selected J. and Lyman of San Diego to design the University of Arizona nursing and agricultural buildings. Lyman’s plans, harmonizing with the agricultural block, were chosen amid competition. Estimated cost about 156000, with 25060 extras. minor changes likely before final contract.
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Plang
J. & Lymen
San Diego
Wining Nursing
University of Arizona
Whvnee Plastie
Beard of Regents
Lyman
Frank H Hereford
Liman & Drieton
Regents
Mercia
New Half Dollars Coined in Denver
Denver December 22 The mint began turning out the newly designed half dollar pieces for an indefinite period printing more than 150 000 pieces daily The obverse shows the Statue of Liberty full length with State and Stripes in the background and oak branches The reverse features an eagle atop a flag with wings spread and customary lettering along the cape
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Denver
Genter
British Capture El Arish Opens Sinai Front Advance
British forces seize El Arish in Egypt ninety miles east of the Suez Canal boosting defense lines in the Sinai. The move marks the easternmost British penetration in the region and tightens the frontier toward Palestine. Turkish raids continue elsewhere while French Belgian fronts report limited artillery activity.
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London
FA Arish
Egypt
Mediterranear
Suez Canal
Canal
el Artah
el Arish
Huntieh
Palestine
el Arieh
Soma
Verdun
Antepatty
Wilson names Shipping Board nominees
President Wilson on December 22 named Willian Denman of San Francisco Bernart N. Baker of Baltimore Jobe A. White of Kansas City Mo and Theado firent of Pay Orleans to the U S Government Shipping Board for terms to be determined.
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Washington
Wilson
Government Shipping Board
Willian Denman
San Francisco
Bernart N. Baker
Baltimore
Jobe
A. White
Kansas City
Firent
Pay Orleans
Winter housing needs for Tucson examined by chamber
Secretary John F Myers reports the Tucson chamber of commerce will address a long standing winter housing shortage in its annual report. The piece discusses mining workers lodging, potential building pace boosts through a housing stock company, and practical obstacles from capital, contractors, and market competition.
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Chamber OF Commerce
John Hall
John F Myers
Tucson
Myers
Chambers
John W. Estill
Arizona Lumber & Mill Company
Estill
Diplomat Reports React to Wilson Peace Note Progress
Officials assess President Wilsons peace proposal as neutrals and belligerents consider possible terms. Diplomats in Washington note the note may become a focal point for future negotiations and warn against reading it as a pro German move.
British Silent on Wilson Peace Note Statement Deferred
In London December 22 the British government refused to comment on President Wilsons peace note stating no statement would be made for now and the matter would be discussed with entente partners. Law, the chancellor of the exchequer, announced the policy in the house of commons.
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Lanings
Entente Sipromats
State Department
Berlin
London
Wilson
Great Britain
U.S
House of Commons
Andrew Ilionar Law
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Buffalo Bill” III
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