Federal generals surrender in northern Mexico
Juarez December 3 seven Mexican regular army generals signaled willingness to surrender and flee toward the U S border as a peace commission delivers terms to Francisco Villa. Mercad o proclaims Fed erals evacuate Chihuahua City citing lack of funds and protection for foreigners while Villa plans a southward advance toward Mexico City.
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Juarez
Huerta
Mexico
Mercado
Francisco Villa
Federico Moye
Chihuahua
Villa
Chihuahua City
United States
Salvador Mercado
Pascual Orozco
Jose Ynez Salazar
Marcello Caraveo
Jose Manzilla
Blaz Orpinal
Landa
Moye
Ojinaga
Smokers and Women Trade Public Conduct Challenge
In Cedar Falls on December 2 a petition by 150 women mainly W C T U members urged smokers to refrain in public. The response urged women to avoid beautifiers and wear modest dress on the streets. Now W C T U officials challenge men to sign a petition to enforce the same rule.
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Cedar Falls
Explosion at Wagler Drug Store Shatters Shop
Waterloo reports a devastating explosion at the Wagler drug store on Monday. The store stock was hurled into a central heap as front plate glass shattered onto the sidewalk. William Schneidermann died from injuries while pharmacist John Roberts is severely injured but expected to recover after mixing a compound of potassium chlorate sulfur and shellac.
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Waterloo
Wagler
William Schneidermann
John Roberts
Roberts
Embezzler Arrest Error Shapes Oregon Sweep
In Oregon the real embezzler C E Harvey, once reported arrested in Alabama, is found in The Dalles and is being hunted by Sheriff Lindsey and Deputy Rebee. In Iowa Cedar Rapids veteran John Keller dies from a buzz saw injury after a series of battles.
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Council Bluffs
C. E. Harvey
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Gaddsden
Ala
Harvey
Dalles
Ore
Lindsey
Rebee
Cedar Rapids
John Keller
Here
Bank Robbery Ends in Slaying at Palo Verde Valley Bank
In Blythe California on December 8 two robbers forced entry into the Palo Verde Valley bank and fatally shot cashier A W Boles. They escaped with about five thousand dollars in gold and currency and fled south into the mesquite jungles near the Colorado River.
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Blythe, Cal
Palo Verde Valley
A. W. Boles
Colorado River
Wilson Outlines Brief First Annual Message to Congress
President Wilson read the first annual message to Congress in a brief session, about 3 000 words long. He touched on the Mexican situation briefly and signaled no immediate policy change, while noting pending topics including trust reform and rural credits. The address highlighted Alaskan railroads, currency legislation focus, Porto Rico and Hawaii self government, Philippines independence, and a joint federal state conservation council.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
House
Huerta
United States
Senate
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Customs Officers Seize War Supplies Seized by Inspectors aboard Iroquois
New York reports that 10 000 cartridges and revolver holsters bound for revolutionists in San Domingo were seized aboard the Clyde liner Iroquois from San Domingo and Haiti. The haul adds to 10 000 rounds and several revolvers seized from the Seminole last Friday. Dominican government alerted authorities that contraband goods were shipped to hostile groups of President Bordas.
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New York
San Domingo
Haiti
Pres
Jose Bordas
West Indies
Voodoo Trust Rumored in Cuba Connection to Crimes
Havana reports a suspected widespread voodoo organization among Cuban black communities. Authorities link the witchcraft network to a fatal healing ritual involving a white girl six years old and praise for protection by regional politicians. Recent similar crimes have seen little punishment, prompting calls for congressional action.
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Havana
Cuba
Congress
Egg boycott movement plans sent to Congress by teachers
Washington D C Dec 3 plans to present the egg boycott to congress are being made by teachers in the movement here Mrs Ellis Logan president of the Federation of Women's clubs who began the movement here has asked house officers for assistance in pushing the measure.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Ellis Logan
Federation of Women's Clubs
House
Explosion Cleaves Drug Store Killing One Injuring Three
In Waterloo a chemical mix in Wrangler Bros drug store exploded killing Sam Schneiderman and injuring three others including John Roberts Hampton Wrangler and J C Rascht. The blast shattered windows and the interior was wrecked.
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Waterloo
Wrangler Bros
Sam Schneilerman
John Roberts
Hampton Wrangler
Wrangler Drug Company
J. C. Rascht
Mexican Bandit Still Hiding in Mine at Utah Apex
Ralph Lopez, suspected of killing five peace officers, is believed alive inside the Utah Apex mine as deputies and sheriffs maintain watch. Gas smudges are pumped through bulkheads to force him out, while crowds and officials debate his fate and a related murder case unfolds nearby, with Mitchell facing December term court on a longstanding feud.
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Bingham
Utah
Ralph Lopez
Utah-Apex
Salt Lake City
Lopez
Andy Tunnel
Julio Corrello
Corrello
Ed Stilwell
Stilwell
Mitchell
Hamilton
Ban on Ticklers and Horns Lights Up New Year Eve
Chicago mayor imposes a citywide ban on horns, confetti, and ticklers for New Year's Eve. Dealers warned to discard stock, and officials plan enforcement. Meanwhile, 300 ministers will lead prayers at key venues as Baptist leaders announce the plan.
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Chicago
Harrison
Ernest Bell
Hamilton Mayor Seriously Wounded in Marion County
Mayor John Stilwell of Hamilton in Marion county was seriously wounded by would-be assassin Walter Mitchell on the main street. Mitchell fled to the railroad station and fatally shot himself, after firing at Stilwell from behind.
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Knoxville
John Stilwell
Hamilton
Marion County
Walter Mitchell
Mitchell
Stilwell
Fireman Killed in Collision at Bluff s
In heavy fog an Illinois Central stock train and a switch engine collided in Council Bluffs yards. Fireman Lester Fisher of Hamburg died after being caught in the cab and scalded. Engineer H E Ratcliff of the switch engine was injured. Coroner to determine wreck responsibility. both freight engineer Staff ord and his fireman Main escaped with minor injuries.
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Council Bluffs
Illinois Central Railroad
Lester Fisher
Hamburg
H. E. Ratcliff
Cutler
Stafford
Fort Dodge
Frank L. Main
Ratcliff
Fisher
Five Miners Entombed in Colorado Shaft Collapse
Five miners were entombed at the Golden Cycle mine in Cripple Creek after a cavern extended from the fourth to the thirteenth level and spread to the Christmas mine. One rescuer, Thomas Spindel, reports three trapped behind him and a rock slide caused the collapse. Frank Cabris in the Christmas mine is unharmed awaiting rescue. The entombed workers include Frank Wood, Samuel Sorenson, and Patrick Kevany.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Thomas Spindel
Frank Cabris
Frank Wood
Colorado College
Samuel Sorenson
Patrick Kevany
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Mexico City
Carlos A. Heberlein
Los Angeles
Cal
General Villa
Carranza
Hermosillo
Zacatecas
Aguas Calientes
Juan Creel
Enrique Creel
Diaz
Albert Terrazas
Paign
Wagler Drug Company
Oregon
Buzz Saw
Contro
Kansas City
St. Paul
Detroit
Clyde
Erloo Drug Store
Uties
John Stil
Bluffs
Illinois Central
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