Blood and family ties fail to halt vengeance in Victoria
Mexican rebels execute state and federal officials after capturing Victoria Tamaulipas. A young civilian cousin of Enrique Caballero is killed before his mother, as rebels pillage and set fires. Rail lines cut. Tampico Victoria train service suspended. Carranza plans cross country march toward Chihuahua and Mazatlan, Guaymas under siege. Rebels report two victories south with artillery and rifles seized.
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Garranza
Mexico City
Victoria
Tamaulipas
Enrique Caballero
Venustiano Carranza
Cuaballero
Antonio Rabago
Rubio Navarrete
Navarrete
Raba
Tampico
Gongales
Carranza
Hermosillo
Mex
Nogales
Sonora
Chihuahua
United States
Washington
Agua Prieta
Juarez
Jin
Cahuila
Rafael Ducina
Sandla
Tsanro Ibanes
Ammons to Allow Strikebreakers in Colorado Coal Fields
Governor Ammons said he would enforce law and order in the coal strike zone and permit strikebreakers to enter the fields under state law after no reply to arbitration proposals from coal operators and striking workers. The policy shift follows earlier opposition to importing strikebreakers to avoid inflaming hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
He.m. Ammons
Colorado
Wm. B. Wilson
Husband shoots wife and husband near Centerville
Centerville Iowa November 28 John Schrumm a 60 year old coal mine owner was shot by John Mosley near Mosley s home. Schrumm has intestines perforated and is expected to die. Mosley was arrested after claiming long running trouble over Mrs Mosley and warning Schrumm to stay away.
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Centerville
John Schrumm
John Mosley
Schrumm
Mosley
Grain futures steady with mixed late gains
Chicago on November 28 reports the corn market firm at first but easing later with strong May contracts and a close 1-4 to 1-8 cent higher. Wheat showed favorable winter wheat conditions with prices drifting down to 1-4 to 5-8 cents lower by the close.
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Chicago
Plans for International City and a Paris congress
Proponents push for an international city on a city planning scheme with a congress at the Sorbonne Paris in early December to discuss starting the project. Credit for the idea is given to Hendrik Christian Anderson, Rome architect.
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Sorbonne
Paris
Hendrik Christian Anderson
Rome
Pure language plea by Jastrow at teachers meeting
Chicago Nov 28 Prof Joseph Jastrow of Wisconsin urged a society to prevent cruelty to the English language. A study of fines for 50 offensive words raised about 48 cents per offense. revenue could fund prizes. Prof Scott warned hard work on grammar is nullified by daily newspapers and proposed a yearly newspaper week in high schools.
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Chicago
Toseph Jastrow
University of Wisconsin
National Council of Teachers of Magligh
Prof. Jastrow
The
Alleghanies
Jagstrow
Jastrow
F. M. Scott
University of Michigan
Scott
Government railroads issue looms as national debate grows
The United States may move toward government ownership of railroads. Senator Kenyon of Town and Senator Cummins discuss a plan to authorize 3 percent bonds to pay for roads, potentially acquiring 226000 miles and $19000000000 in debt. Railroad presidents warn ownership shifts threaten private capital and policy.
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John Callan O’laughlin
Chicago Tribune
Washington, D. C
United States
Kenyon
Senate
Iowa
Senator Kenyon
Cummins
Mr. Kenyon
Ripley
The
Santa Se
Willard
Baltimore and Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
Alaska
Battleships Ordered to Reinforce Mexican Waters
Secretary Daniels orders Rear Admiral Badger to move the battleships Connecticut Kansas and Ohio from Mediterranean ports to the east coast of Mexico as relief for the Louisiana Michigan and New Hampshire of the SPC. The fourth division sails December 4 and should reach Vera Cruz by December 21. New Hampshire is due at Vera Cruz from Tuxpan today.
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Washington, D. C
Daniels
Badger
Connecticut
Kansas
Ohio
Mediterranean
Mexico
Louisiana
Michigan
New Hampshire
SPC
Vera Cruz
Navy Department
Tuxpan
Stolte Takes Over Rapid Parcel Delivery Service
Adel has completed the purchase of the Rapid Parcel Delivery business at 404 Fourth Street from Frank Bishop. Louis Stolte, proprietor of Miley at 99-96 Fourth Street, east, assumes ownership and has possession of offices and fixtures.
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Adel
Rapid
Fourth Street
Frank Bishop
Louis Stolte
Howling Miley
Rth Street
Roll of Honor Courier Readers reminiscence notice
Hartman Coe of Waterton Ta reads the Courier for six years with periods in Oelwein and Waterloo. The note, signed by O. Al Martin of 208 Linwood Ave, states the author is 40 years old and reflects years of reading the newspaper.
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Roll OF Honor Courier Readers
Waterton
Hartman Coe
City
Courier
Oelwein
Waterloo
O. AL Martin
Linwood Ave
News Style Praised as Best for Clarity and Impact
Prof Beckman addressed 18 colleges at a Madison convention of journalism educators. He praised the news style as the most efficient for presenting information clearly and quickly, stressing its appeal to general readers and its role in shaping literary success.
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Madison
Wis
F. W. Hackman
Department of Journalism
Iowa State College Today
American Conference of Teachers of Journalism
Chas. Dillon
Kansas Agricultural College
Topeka
Kan
James Melvin Lee
New York University
Kidnapping Case Sparks Elopement Rumors and Plea Fight
A convoluted case revolves around a kidnapping linked to an elopement narrative. Sentences for Jones stand at five years with disputes over coercion and plea validity. Attorneys argue pressure from the girl's father affected the plot, while the outcome remains tied to penitentiary time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moines
New
Fort
Wace
Bishop Dennis Dousher Recalled by Pope in Private Audiences
The Pope held private audiences with Rev. Dennis Dousher, bishop of Jaro, Philippines, and reviewed his reports on conditions in the islands. The audience occurred amid ongoing church affairs and a planned visit to El Tovar.
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Hote
Dennis
Dousher
Jara
Philippines
5959 Are Killed in Railroad Accidents in Three Months
The Interstats commerce commission bulletin for the quarter ending June 30, 1918 reports 1,146 more deaths and 12,? injured in U.S. railroad accidents compared with the same period last year. It records 3,596 total collisions and derailments, 148 collisions and 202 derailments affecting passenger trains, with $3,284,289 in financial damage.
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Washington, D. C
Interstats Commerce Commission
United States
Illinois Central Railroad
Chicago Great Western
Army Football Sail From West Point For Navy Clash
The Army football squad of 44 men leaves West Point for New York accompanied by coaches trainer and medical staff. Captain Hoge declined to promise victory but said Navy will have to fight hard. The battalion departs by special train tomorrow at 11. The regional reserve banks location dispute emerges as the currency bill moves through Congress with eight to ten banks contemplated and Republicans planning floor action rather than a party vote.
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West Point
Army
Harry Wathill
New York
Jovery
Navy
Ouweh Daly
Hoge
Washington
DD. C
Hoke Smith
Bacon
Georgia
Atlanta
New Orleans
House
Senate
Funeral for Wm Wilson Finley pauses Southern rails
Washington November 28 funeral services for Wm Wilson Finley former president of the Southern railway were held at St John s Episcopal Church. Upon the body s arrival the railway network stopped for five minutes trains halted and shops paused as six longtime Negro porters carried the casket. Honorary pallbearers included Geo N Baker James J Hill BE H Gary and Francis Lynde Stetson.
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Washington, D. C
Wm. Wilson Finley
Southern Railway System
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Southern Railway
Prachinery
Geo. N. Baker
James J. Hill
BE. H., Gary
Francis Lynde Stetson
Hanish case sent to jury over express transmission charge
The Otoman Zar Adusht Hanish case went to the jury in Chicago on November 28. Defense argued the defendant's book is valuable, promoting exercise and living in the sun, and jurors would be better men after hearing its reading.
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Chicago
Otoman Zar Adusht Hanish
Hanish
Wilson and party attend Army-Navy game in Washington
President Wilson of New York City travels with Secretary of the Navy and other family members to attend the Army-Navy football game. They will be hosted by Col. and Mrs. Hause in New York before the president departs for Washington later tonight. An automobile accident on Bridge Street in front of the AL building damages a wheel and is towed to a Waterloo garage.
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Waltington
Wilson
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
Bridge Street
ML AL
Waterloo
West
Sioux City Team to Bowl Tonight
The Mid West Bowling Association opens its seventh annual tournament in St. Louis with Sioux City, Iowa arriving for a five man match against a St. Louis team this evening. Chicago Omaha East St. Louis and Belleville teams join tomorrow. Lou Duffy leads day one with a 2 615 aggregate.
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St. Louis
Middle West
Bowling Association
Sioux City
Chicago
Omaha
East St. Louis
Belleville
Lou Duffy
Tragic Jump Ends Life at Iowa Building
Sioux City reports Charles Casavant, a laborer, leapt from the sixth floor of the Iowa building, dying on impact. The act is attributed to a love affair. authorities note his dramatic fall as a tragic event in the city.
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Sioux City
Chas. Casavant
Casavant
Iowa Building
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Arnover
Presment Poinc
Poincare
Society For Prevention of
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Movement For
Raul
Kenyon Project
L. H. Stolte
Prof
Beckman
Sors
Palipine
el Tovar
Mlavana Cigar Fie
Amy
Senators
Cho
Pres. Wilson
New York City
R. E. Brown
Kankakee, ML
F. Brown
Lafayette Street
Harry &. Tullar
Towa State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falla
Des Moines
University of Towa
Justice Tullar
Toagy
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