Refugee reports Villa in control of Chihuahua City
A refugee arriving in El Paso says Villa holds Chihuahua City with Gen. Trevino sending part of his command south. Carranza forces reportedly defend their sector as fighting continues, with refugees noting foreigners mostly safe and limited looting observed amid shelling and bandit activity near the border.
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Villa and
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Mexican City
Paso
Sauz
Villa
Chihuahua City
el Paso
Pex
Chihuahua
Flo
Vita
Fatio
Carranza
Wreda
Ness
Villa Antinada
Guadalupe
Tie
Borber
Villa- Ahumada
Hig
Los Tanques
Juares
Willa-Ahumada
Juarez
United States Army
Vahens
Tex
Here
Bar
Vormigners
Berlin to Ban Electric Signs and Night Lighting
Berlin authorities plan prohibitions on electric signs and illuminated advertising to curb fuel use. Shops windows interiors and street traffic will face lighting limits, with a 6 p.m. closing target for most businesses and 2 p.m. for theatres and restaurants. The government aims to reduce labor use while urging reduced home lighting.
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Berlin
London
Buy at Home: Waterloo Chamber Appeals For Local Buying
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce urges residents to shop at home for gifts and merchandise over the coming weeks. It asks citizens to patronize local merchants and for manufacturers and jobbers to support local commerce, promising substantial benefits to the city and lower taxes. Endorsed by F IL Northey, president, and Herman C. Miller, secretary.
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Waterloo
Chamber of Commerce
F. IL
United States seeks safe conduct for Austrian envoy Tarnowski
Washington notes to Great Britain and France urge reconsideration of refusals to issue safe conduct through blockade lines for Count Tarnowski the Austro Hungarian ambassador. If rejected a difficult situation could develop with allied embassies watching closely. Early replies expected as Tarnowski sails December 1 from Rotterdam.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Great Britain
France
Count Tarnowski
Washington
May
Warshit
Rotterdam
Nieuw Amosterdam
Atlantic
Lost Air Captains Were German Heroes
Berlin reports Lieut. Commander Dietrich and Lieut. Frankenberg commanded the two Zeppelins destroyed in the recent raid on Enst land. Dietrich, formerly a captain of the North German Lloyd, had notable early war exploits including sinking a British cruiser and capturing the steamer Brandenburg bound for Tornheim, Norway. The Brandenburg fled a pursuing British warship and was last heard from near Asbury Park in August.
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New York
Middean
Goldshed
Arthur H. White
St. Johns
N. FL
Diamond
Alicante
Spain
Trayes
New Orleans
Bordeaux
Bay of Bisy
Berlin
London
Enstland
Deitrich
Frankenberg
Lloyd
Bradenburg
Baltimore
Tornhiem
Norway
Bremen
Asbury Pars. N
Packing Co Had Prosperous Year
Cadahy Packing Co. reports fiscal year ending December 28 with sales of 1340,009,666, up from 116,162,145. net profits rise to 3,011,415 from 724,42, and the surplus after dividends stands at 2.609,242 vs last year. Public release of annual figures noted.
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Chicago
Cadahy Packing Company
2 Percent Piece Demanded by Mint Director
Washington November reports from the Director of the Mint urge a law authorizing coins of two and a half percent denomination. He argues a larger intermediate unit would reduce prices for goods now selling at 15 cents or two for a quarter, making 5 cent items drop to 2.5 cents and aiding popular shops.
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Washington, D. C
Nepper
Five
Buried in Potter's Field Wisconsin Claim Worth 4000
The body of W H Morrison, buried in the potters field four years ago in Oakland, was disinterred yesterday and cremated. Ashes to Nevada where prospector William States plans to scatter them. States said he recently sold Morrison’s claim for 4000 to honor the destitute man. In Providence R I Nov 20 football: end of first period Colgate 7 Brown 0. end of second Colgate 1 Brown 4. end of third Colgate 21 Brown 1.
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Cal
Nev
Morrison
Potters Field
Nevada
William States
States
Providence
R. J
Colgate
Brown
German War Material Drive Urged In Reichstag
In a Reichstag address marking his sixtieth birthday Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg urged compulsory service for war needs, warning idle hands assist the enemy and stressing Germany must manufacture materiel to sustain fighting and pursue victory and peace.
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Berlin
Sayville
S. 1
Reichstag
von Bethmann-Sleuwein
Germany
Pele Boucellar
von Stein
Arteiluery
Yoasector
Meh
Thiepval
Heichis
Avricourt
Heavy storm disrupts ships in St Lawrence Gulf
Vessels arriving at Quebec report the fiercest storm in years in the St Lawrence Gulf and lower river. Gales, rain and heavy snow delay coastwise ships, with some overdue and crews nearly exhausted from the voyage.
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ST. Lawrence Gulf
Turkey slump hits Chicago as buyers dwindle
Chicago reports a Thanksgiving turkey downturn with prices easing four to six cents a pound and shoppers scarce. Retailers note few buyers while total in dining rooms skews lower as some dine out. Health officials report no turkey or pies at dieting households. Prices also soften in Des Moines and San Francisco with local demand weak.
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Chicagovnk
Turkey
Mononganeta Wharf
Epera
Urat
Ohio
West
Kentucky
Tennessee
Tigur
Des Moines
Moines
San Francisco
Cal
California
Gold Gate Park
Polite Thief Takes Trimming Leaves Turkey
Fred S. Pettit, clerk of courts, reports a theft from the Peatt refrigerator last night. A thief took the seven courses planned for Thanksgiving dinner but left the turkey behind, escaping only through a too small wall opening. Side dishes and desserts were stolen. Pettit quips a one course dinner is healthier and mocks the thief.
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Fred S. Pettit
Patoit
Grutan Honors Clash Marks A Gig Football Battle
In a crowded stadium the East versus West High schools football elevens faced off in a decisive Grutaun honors game. Spectators endured long lines and hunger as the rivalry showcased top players and coaching decisions, with tense moments and a dramatic finish shaping the district’s narrative.
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Perfert
Jide
Browih
Cotar Dasiba
Coa Rial
Loseoheir Dingers
Delivery Notice for Late Paper Suspension
If there is an error by the carrier or other delay the paper should not be delivered to your home by 6 o’clock. Phone Asa and a copy of the paper will be sent. After 6 30 o’clock telephone No. 2.
Wilson Observes Thanksgiving By Going To Church
President Wilson spent Thanksgiving with his family in Washington D C attending his regular Presbyterian service after declining other church invitations. He and Mrs Wilson helped celebrate with events including a naval relief society ball at the Washington navy yard and a turkey donated from across the country. In New York four battleships and a mine layer joined observances, sailors enjoying shore liberty with visits to friends and homes as part of Thanksgiving festivities.
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Wilson
St. Patrick's
White House
New York
Indian River
Texas
Connecticut
Wyoming
San Ranchuca
Smith Trial: Cousin Murder Case Near Unionville
In Centerville on the Thanksgiving recess, Frank Smith's murder trial for Mrs. Aller Gerlach continues amid a heated family feud. Defense may recall Mrs. Smith to bolster self defense claims after Gerlach allegedly fired twice at Smith, narrowly missing him, during the summer street shooting in Unionville.
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Centerville
Frank Smith
Aller Gerlach
Smith
Unionville
Graors
Greek War Minister Draros resigns over health issues
Reuters from Athens reports Gen. Draros Greek minister of war has resigned due to ill health. The post will pass to General Tazzopoulos, currently in Corfu, with interim administration by Foreign Minister Tyelos until the new minister returns to Athens.
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Lonudan. Novatt
Draros
Reuters Athens
Ltd Health
Tazzopoulos
Corfu
Athens
Alexander Tyelos
Te Interter
Twelve Drivers Ready for Nile Speedway Championship
Twelve automobile racing drivers in Los Angeles prepared to head to the Nile Speedway for a 100 mile championship sweepstakes. The TAC nines will start in blocks four with a flying start on one lap at the Hank Ed MacWlim track.
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Los Angeles
Cab
Nile Speedway
Martial Flaw Rules Dominican Republic
Pomingo Dominican Republic reports a note that an American military governor of Saint Domingo has been appointed. The brief item highlights a change in local governance during the period and mentions the date November 30. The source emphasizes the administrative appointment affecting the Dominican Republic and Saint Domingo.
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Pomingo
Ominican Republic
Saint Dominga
Teutons Forge Another Adag to Bucharest
Foreign dispatches report German and Austro Hungarian forces advancing in Roumania with Camputung captured and Rothenthurm pass opened, causing Roumanians to flee and surrender in large numbers as Danube flank defeats widen. Attacks near Ypres and Monastir failed to break Entente lines.
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Bucharest
Berlin
War Office
Altho
Roumania
Hue
Camputung
Toraburg Pass
Sayville
Pitechui
von Falkenhasn
Wallachia
Lokal Anzeiger
Alt Valley
Rothenthurm Pass
Fleen
Craiova
Ypres
Ententa
Belgium
I. T
Entente
Monastir
Serbia
Ruin Mountain
Grunishte
Pioneer Woman of Iowa Dies at Des Moines Funeral Set
Des Moines, Nov 20. Arrangements completed for the funeral Sunday of Mrs. Mary A. Duncombe wife of John F. Duncombe a Fort Dodge pioneer resident and mother of C. F. Duncombe postmaster and Mrs. W. S. Kenyon wife of the junior U S senator from Iowa.
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Des Moines
Mary A. Duncombe
John F. Duncombe
Fort Dodge
C. F. Duncombe
W. Ss. Kenyon
United States
Towa
Cyclone Devastates Pondicherry Killing Nearly 300
A Reuters report from Madras states a cyclone struck Pondicherry India causing about 300 deaths and extensive property damage. Pondicherry, the chief French stronghold in India, covers roughly 15 square miles with a population near 170000.
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London
Pondicherry
India
Reuter
Madras
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