Carranza gains recognition from Pan-American conference
News from Vera Cruz and Mexico City confirms that the Pan-American conference in Washington recommended recognizing the Carranza government as the de facto authority in Mexico. Carranza plans a northern tour, while leaders of opposition bands face dwindling hope as recognition strengthens the constitutionalists. Some Argentine and Buenos Aires commentary sees it as a long step toward peace, not a final solution.
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Vera Cruz
Mex
Carranza
Washington
Mexico
Ee Cray
Comii
Buenos Aires
United States
Wins 350 Mile Speedway Race
New York reported Gil Anderson won the 350 mile race in an American car with a time of 3 hours 24 minutes 42 seconds at an average 102.60 mph, breaking the previous world record. Rooney finished second in a time of 8? an official time 102.19, while O'Donnell took third with 3 hours 39 minutes 55 seconds and 95.45 mph.
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New York
Gil Anderson
Anderson
Rooney
Tran Avery
Chicago
Jurman
O'Donnell
Dario Resta
Bob Burton
Earl Cooper
Ralph DePalma
Oldfield
Mulford
Resta
Syetare
Defectives and Other Defectives By Major Barber
Major F W Barber reflects on the defective in society asking whether a morally responsible defective exists. He questions the treatment of vicious individuals who abuse animals and slur women, urging consideration beyond a single Webster definition.
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F. W. Barber
Webster
Questioning the Defectives of Society and Their Downfall
A historical piece lampoons corrupt figures from all walks including business, politics, medicine, and everyday life. It contrasts deceitful or reckless behavior with those who accept honor, warning that moral corruption breeds social danger for communities and reputations alike.
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Reacher
Barren Palestine Forest Loss Taints Ancient Land
A historical note contrasts ancient Palestine as a fertile land with today’s deforested hills and a shrinking Jordan. It cites the Jordan River’s decline, dried streams, and reduced population since Solomon’s era, reflecting on environmental collapse and agricultural decline. It also recalls 17th century etiquette guidance from Mrs. Hannah Woolley, warning against greed and crude eating behaviors in polite society.
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Jordan
Palestine
Joshua
Lebanon
Galilee
Solomon
Christian Herald
Hannah Woolley
Cushing Read Dictionary to Prove a Remark
A New England figure, General Caleb Cushing, read a dictionary twice to prove a claim about 5,004 errors. The tale, recounted by a New York writer, involved sending Professor Porter of Harvard the first of 5,000 error items, illustrating Cushing’s famed learning.
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Caleb Cushing
New Eugland
Hithey
New York
Webster's
General Cushing
Professor Porter
Harvard
Porter
Wendell Potts
A Mouse and a Candie in Poullzuen France
A candle left on a mantelpiece by a family in Poullzuen France was reportedly consumed by a mouse. The mouse climbed a polished silver candlestick over ten inches high and ate around the candle from top to base, leaving the wick intact.
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Poullzuen
France
la Nature
Public Land Sale Notice at Williston North Dakota
Notice of public land sale under the General Land Office provisions. Joseph Thome, serial numbers 021405 and 1408, bids starting at 8.00 and 33.00 per acre for SW 1-4 NE 1-4 and SE 1-4 SW 1-4 Sec 7 NE 1-4 NW 1-4 Sec 18 in T158N R102W, November 17 at 1 PM.
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Department of the Interior
Wilistan
N.b
Joseph Thome
Thomas B. Murphy
U. S. Land
Williston
N. D
The
General Land Office
Joseph ‘Thome
Register
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Nature
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Glass Confectionery Store
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A. RB. Reep
L. €. Reep
H. W. Stockman
A. M. Eckmann
Henry Stuhl
Spring Brook
Range 59
6Th P. Meridian
Register & Receiver
Charlie Levitt
Lewis H. Levitt
Epping
James
Barger Wilfred Verncl
Nthomas B. Murphy
Reglater
Williston State Bank
Buller Bros
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