Juarez Under Attack Amid Mexican Civil War Reports
Dispatches from Chihuahua City describe ongoing fighting near Santa Rosalia between forces led by General Francisco Murguia and Villa's army, with thousands mobilized for Durango and possible concentration against Chihuahua. Juarez garrison reportedly tightens as Gonzales prepares to advance. Rumors mention Dieguez and other northern commanders aiding against Villa.
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Santa Rosalla
Cusmabia
Miguel Dieguez
Jalisco
Ropa
Lonore
Congress faces a busy agenda as strike prevention rides
Washington Det. 21 Congress reconvenes to tackle rail strike prevention legislation and arbitration while addressing annual appropriation bills. Revenue measures, tariff reviews, and new taxes are debated. Other actions include immigration, vocational education, conservation, and looming constitutional amendments. A Webb bill on domestic corporate collective bargaining abroad awaits senate action.
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Congress Debating Regular Eight-Session Term Months
Lawmakers and leaders weigh keeping eight sessions per year as months remain at Congress disposal. Debate centers on efficiency and schedule, with officials signaling potential standardization of session length and timing.
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Congress
Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad From Historic Health Tonics
An old style advertisement warns of kidney and urinary problems tied to uric acid, touting GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a natural, gentle remedy. It claims safety, long global use, and urges buyers to demand the pure original product to avoid counterfeits.
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Haarlem
Spain surprises peace advocates in entente reply
Washington reports varied reaction to the entente note on peace terms with the central powers. Spain’s official cable refusal to join the peace movement is announced, while officials note the document will be forwarded to Germany after a cable check. Rome and Berlin factions debate likely replies and future Teutonic moves.
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Entente replies to Wilson as neutrals seek peace
Amid unclear signals from the belligerents, neutrals push for joint action and a proposed conference. President Wilson receives New Year greetings from monarchs and leaders, while Britain’s George V and Italy’s Victor Emmanuel send polite wishes. A Swedish note expresses sympathy but offers no concrete cooperation.
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Wilton
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Polk and Douglas discuss Mexican problem at briefing
Counsellor Polk of the state department and Charles A. Douglas met on the Mexican situation. Douglas declined comment. A suggestion favored withdrawal of American troops without waiting for a formal agreement, hoping to ease the impasse. Carranza officials warned continued bandit activity could trigger renewed incursions into U S territory.
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Carranza
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Nnd
United States
Campbell Sworn In As Governor Of Arizona
Phoenix Ariz December 30 Governor Campbell was sworn in as Arizona’s governor by Superior Judge Frank Lyman at noon today in the presence of friends and newspaper men. The formal inauguration is scheduled for this morning and his term expires at noon today. Frederick Whitridge Dead in New York after an appendicitis operation.
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Ariz. Dee
Goveman Tled Campbell
Arizona
Frank Lyman
Frederick Whitridge
New York
Wederaday
New Cedfon
Masa
India taxed by British under quiet crisis of revenue
A speech by Sir William Meyer argues India is heavily taxed, though per capita burden remains low. He notes total revenue around 2,800,000 pounds from land taxes, with land forms the main agricultural base. He defends taxes as light overall, details other revenue sources, and outlines income tax impact and postal rates in colonial India.
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Dee
Tila
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India
Carib
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Tradt
Bengal
William
Jonathan
Indian Postal Service
Women Burned in an Asylum Fire in Quebec
Montreal police report a fire at Saint Berdiushd de Talitas asylum in Mepantie County Quebec killed 40 women and left 180 residents unaccounted. Fire started during the night while inmates slept. extreme cold hampered hydrants and rescue attempts. Thirty girls from a nearby convent were among the escapees. property damage is estimated at 200000.
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St. Berdiushd de Talitas
Mepantie
Ounty
Quebec
Alecern
Peresal
Daya
Victor Adler Thanks Wilson
Amsterdam dispatch reports Victor Adler father of Friedrich Adler who assassinated Austria’s premier Burergkch voiced belief that the central powers peace offer has influence. He said Entente powers cannot oppose peace and proposed telegraphing thanks to President Wilson as leader of the Austrian Socialists amid loud applause.
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Amsterdam
London
Vienna
Victor Adler
Freiderich Adler
Burergkch
Austria
Err Adler
Eader
Wilson
Ship losses in November reveal heavy merchant toll
An admiralty statement reports 138 merchant ships totaling 244,500 tons sunk by central powers in November, with 53 neutral ships of 94,000 tons also lost under contraband policy. Since the war’s start, 3,036,560 gross tons have been sunk, with 2,591,500 on belligerent side.
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Harlin
Bayville
Saya
Central Powers eye peace as Charles hints at success
Berlin dispatches quote Emperor Charles and Count Julius Andrasay amid reception chatter. London reports say Tisza may retire as gossip grows over shifts in Austrian Hungarian leadership. Dispatches note appointments of Apponyi and Hedervary to bolster opposition stance and fuel speculation of a new premier.
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Julius Atdrasay
Understan
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Poison inquiry ends in Deming case of Moslay death
Deming New Mexico March 21 The board of inquiry investigating the death of Pirate George Moslay of Company HM Second Arkansas Infantry from poisoned whiskey completed its work. The report is ready for submission to Colonel E F Glenn commander of the brigade and the nature of its findings is withheld.
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N. M
George
Moslay
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Arksoeon Infantry
Virginia Farmer Restored To Health By Vinol
Virginia farmer W. Donger reports Vinol restored his health after weakness and poor appetite. He credits Vinol’s beet and cod liver ingredients plus peptonates and glyceate for improved sleep, appetite, and blood condition.
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Aged Woman Credits Vinoi Cure At Local Drugstore
An elderly woman describes recovery from weakness after using Vinoi at Calley Drug Co Ogden and other Utah druggists. She reports regained strength, improved health, and credit to the remedy after a prior feeble condition. The note mentions Wickersham's catalog and local drugstores in Utah towns.
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Ogden
Utah
Money Shipped to Pay Mexicans in Texas Zone
From Pano Tejas Dec 10 a shipment of gold and silver valued near a quarter of a million dollars will be used to pay the de facto troops in the zone. The funds travel from Laredo to El Paso to support Carranza forces, with delivery to El Paso pending.
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Front Line Fights Continue Across Italian Front
Reports from Mome dated December 30 state ongoing active fighting along the entire Italian front. The day's dispatches indicate renewed security concerns and resumed clashes as forces exchange attacks and defenses in multiple sectors.
Frontline artillery activity and Carso defense report
From the War Office dispatches the lines describe heavy artillery action along the front against enemy positions and repeated aerial bombardment of the city and suburbs of Garlata with no significant damage. A surprise enemy attack on our advanced lines at the Carso was promptly checked by our infantry.
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War Office
Garlata
Ogden City Seeks Bids for Netlef Sewer Project
Notice invites sealed bids for the Netlef Sewer on Twenty third Street between Washington and Grant Avenues in Ogden Utah. Bids due January 23 1917 at 10 a.m. at City Recorder’s office, opened by Board of Commissioners. Specifications at City Engineer’s Office. Right to reject bids reserved.
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Orden City
Washington
Grant Ave
City Recorder
City Mall
Osden
Utah
Board of Commissioners
Asia City
Ogden City
Walter Richey
Ity Recorder
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Zant
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Ogden Standard
Mrs Coreys Gowns Seized For Duty In New York
New York reports customs seized gowns valued at 500 belonging to Mrs Fltis Corey wife of Mitvale Steel founder and ex United States Steel leader. The items, found un declared, were in a traveling companion trunk after a trip from London to Paris via France.
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New York
Fltis Corey
Mitvale Steel Company
United States Steel Corporation
France
Corey
Mabelle Gil
Clearing House Banks Reserves Rise in Week Report
New York December report shows clearing house banks and trust companies hold 417 325 690 in reserves, up 27 371 810 from last week. Also notes the death of John Wilkes Booth, aged 69, buried locally. he was son of famous Booth actor lineage and grandson of Judus Frutus Booth.
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New York
Tsat
Booth
Leadeille
Cola
John Wilkes Tooth
Farmy
Judus Frutus Booth
Tragedian Nephew of Booth Lived in Leadville for Years
Paris Municipal Council adopts resolutions at year end 1916 urging allied powers in the capital to unite for liberty and victory. The text praises fraternal ties and steadfast effort toward decisive victory and necessary reparation in the war effort.
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