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Newspaper

Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1916

Page

3

Disavowal Demands Release of Prisoners in Carrizal Fight

Washington telegraphs a demand for the unconditional release of American troopers captured at Carrizal and an early U.S. statement of aims to the Carranza government. The de facto government’s note ties the clash to orders from Carranza to Trevino and notes that Capt. Moray died after being abandoned by his unit. Pershing and Funston relay fates and survivor accounts, with Mrs Morey confirming a wireless message from her husband.

Weestern Newember Union Nera Serelos Washington D. C Funston Morey Austin Tex Mexico Tenth United States Cavalry Carrizal Fght Pershing Moray Lieut Meyers Gen. Funston

Austrians Fall Back as Russians advance on Bukowina

London reports rapid Russian gains on the Austro Hungarian front. Russians conquer Bukowina crown land and push toward Carpathian passes along the Prath river. Austrians suffer heavy losses with prisoners and war stores left behind. French recapture trenches near the Thisumont redoubt northeast of Verdin. Italian offensives drive back Austrians at several points and a Teutone allied submarine sinks the Italian cruiser Citta De Massena and the French torpedo boat destroyer Fourche at the Otranto bay.

London Bukowina Carpathian Prath Kolonten Willachoff Touloquois Thisumont Verdin Alao Fleurey O.atwar Verdun

Women Candlet Prohibition War in Edinburg Procession

In Edinburg Scotland a large procession of several thousand women carried banners reading Follow the king. The march marked the culmination of a prohibition campaign aimed at total abstinence, though the tone indicates not by King George.

Edinburg Scotland George

Four Killed In Tube Under Construction In Boston

Four workers died and another was seriously injured in a compressed air explosion in a tuba under construction in South Boston. The men were in a shaft eighty five feet below the surface. the tub was being built underwater. Sundry Civil appropriation bill updates noted. Washington scene included with House actions on funding and a rejected munitions plant item.

Boston Washington, D.C House Senate

Mexican Embassy Says Aid Won’t Enforce Return Warnings

Mexican embassy officials state that aid will be provided to Mexicans who wish to leave the United States, but no warning to return home will be refused unless war is declared.

Washington, D. ‘C United States

Peace Move by Popa Benedict in Rome

A wireless Rome dispatch reports Pope Benedict issued an appeal to President Wilson and Gen. Carranza urging concerted effort to avert war. The message suggests high level diplomacy aimed at preventing escalation during the global crisis.

Popa Benedict London Rome Papa Benedict Wilson Carranza

Warsloom of Carranza Troops at Carrizal Reported

A chaotic World events brief describes a treacherous Carranzaled assault at Carrizal wiping out Captain Boyd's force. It notes war declarations, Mexican prisoners en route to Juarez, and U.S. pressure from Europe. It mentions Brederick Griese, a Mexican City banker, detained then released, and Pershing’s expedition seizing Nueva Casas Grandes. Reports allege Carranza’s inability to prevent border talks and anti-American demonstrations in Qu Homea and El Paso.

Boyd Carrizal United States Mexico Washington Brederick, Griese Pako Tex Department of Justice Carranza

Detroit Battalion Arrives at Grayling Amid Wartime Movements

The Detroit battalion with eight companies of the thirty first regiment ALNG and cavalry troop B volunteers, ambulance, and others arrive at Grayling Michigan. A plan to convene the thirty fourth triennial Knights Templar meeting in Philadelphia for 1910 is noted. A Turkish government takeover of one hundred million dollars of American mission schools is reported. Three US cruisers and three destroyers head to the Mexican coast to rescue Americans. A conference effort to avert war with Mexico is announced by the American Union Against Mul Bariam. Professor Robert Derie, University of Chicago, commits suicide at his home. illness continues for Professor Hoxie. One man dies and two are wounded in an incident near Alpena involving milling company guards.

Detroit Thirty-First Regiment ALN. G Grayling Mich el Puso Mexico New York The American Union Mulbariam

Wool trade empire of Carroll Snowballs in Market

The Carroll wool firm Krensky and Co dominates the region. Buyers from Boston to London wire in daily, with extensive receipts from Iowas towns, Southern Minnesota, and Northern Missouri. The company ships graded wool onward, staffing a large office and warehouse operation led by a noted woolman, with multiple carload exports and plans for further shipments this season.

H. ‘Kronany Contern Boston London Lows Minnesota Missouri Krensky Ip Carroll Burnat

War Affects Optigraph Firm at Charles City

War delays Optograph company orders in Charles City as France supply for high grade glass to manufacture their products lags. The firm reports orders ahead sufficient to absorb a year’s output but insurance and transport costs rise with wartime conditions. They currently focus on making hand cameras and plan larger ranges for moving picture cameras once supplies stabilize.

Iona Charles City Optigraph Company France

Irwin Steers Sell at Record Chicago Market Price

Irwin dealer George W. Blades sold thirty head of prime steers at the Chicago market for 11.00 per hundredweight, setting a new record as the highest beef cattle price outside show cattle. The 1,648 pound heavyweight brought about 185 per head, far above prior open market sales. Blades also offered thirty five head at 311.40.

Cattis Irwin George W. Blades Chicago International

Kinsey Heads Page County Gop Ticket in Primary

Emma Kinsey becomes the first woman nominated for county auditor in Page County, winning a clear Republican primary over Miles Amy Unilea and serving as deputy auditor. An injunction halts drainage work in Harrison Drainage District, as landowners resist costly refinishing projects and prefer occasional floods over high costs.

Bhenandoah Emma Kinsey Page County Kinsey Miles Amy Unilea Logan Harrison Heyditch Sioux

Kelly approves water works bonds in special election

By a vote of 39 to 27 in a special election, Kelly authorized bonds totaling 67,500 for a water works system. The move followed several disastrous fires this year as residents demanded protection.

Kelly

Plan Novel Chautauqua Story City on August Event

Story City plans an all day Chautauqua festival named the Central Iowa Community congress to run August 12 to 24. Town Day opens the event with many of the town’s old time residents as speakers. Other days cover church activity school and water topics.

Story City Unes Central Iowa Community Congress Church Acho Ferin Ater

Daylight Bank Robbery and Iowa Suffrage Defeat Reported

Daylight Bank robbery in Thurman ended with robber fleeing after taking $215 from banker D H McCartney who was alone in the state savings bank. Authorities organized a posse but found no trace of the assailant. In Iowa, suffrage was defeated by 10,325 votes. 16,087 for and 174,392 against, with Dubuque County delivering the largest margin against the amendment.

Thurmham McCartney Savings Bank Iowa Executive Council Mississippi River Dubuque

Family Endures Grief as Fire Destroys Home

Mrs William Stephen of New Sharon and her husband exchange alarming news by telephone. While visiting relatives, Mrs Stephen learns their grandson is ill, and back home their residence burns down during her absence, leaving a family to cope with misfortunes.

Oskalooss

Veterans at Encampment Surpass Attendance Records

At Marahalitown Iowa G A R encampment the 42d annual gathering drew 2565 registered members with 200 to 300 more unregistered, surpassing prior totals. Speakers included Guy Clarke and National Commander Montfort in a free session.

Marahalitown Iowa Guy, Clarke Montfort

Elks Name Officers at Iowa Convention

At the annual Iowa State Association of Elks convention the following officers were elected during the business session: President H. B. Hayward Waterloo, First Vice President J. L. Coon Newton, Secretary Frank Kelst Des Moines, Treasurer Adolph Hennimh of Davenport.

Elks Davenport Iowa State Association of Elka H. B. Hayward Waterloo Newton Frank. Kelst Des Moines Adolph x Henninhim

Clearance of Packard wreck clears last traces

The final remnants of the train wreck near Packard on the Joliet Island railroad have been removed. The day coach, in which sixteen people perished, was raised from Flood Creek with no additional bodies found. Officials believe all aboard have been accounted for.

Graene Packard Jock Island

State Bankers Meet Elects Des Moines for Next Convention

At the state bankers convention held, Des Moines was chosen for the next gathering of the Iowa Bankers Association. George S. Parker of Sioux City was elected president, J. B. Kirby of Estherville vice president, and John Carmody of Perry treasurer.

State Bankers Waterloo Des Moines Iews Bankers’ Association George S. Parker Sioux City J. BP. Kirby Estherville John Carmody Perry

Churches Hold Convention in Sac City

The northwest district convention of the Iowa Churches of Christ was held in Sac City. Scrarton was chosen as the place of meeting but quarantine for contagious disease made it impractical to attempt holding the convention there.

Sac City Iowa Churches of Christ Scrarton

Iowa Wing Conference Delegates Led by Cedar Falls College

The Cedar Falls college sent thirty four delegates the highest count from a single college as the Iowa Wing Conference gathered with nine states. Iowa State College at Ames took second with thirty three delegates.

Iowa Cedar Falla C. A Lake Geneva DeState State Teachers’ College of Cedar Falle Iowa State College At Ames

Iowa City Psychopathic Hospital Plan Reaches State Board

State board of control unanimously recommends establishing a psychopathic hospital at the State University in Iowa City to treat mentally troubled individuals. If approved, the next General Assembly may be asked for about 160000 dollars to fund the institution and observation cases currently lacking a suitable facility.

Morries State Ptanik State University Iowa City Cok Ann Arbor Mich Iowa Hospital State Board of Control General Assembly Board of Control Iowa City Plan State Dairy Fort J.C. Sandern Fort-Madison Flynn Farm Dex Moines Flynn Tay Banders Wil

Diplomatic Note Warns Carranza Over Cross Border Raids

A lengthy note from the de facto Mexican government criticizes Carranza for bandit activity and failure to curb Villa, asserting U S rights to defend via arms if raids continue. It accuses Carranza of indifference, urges action to prevent further aggressions, and details incidents on the border and at Columbus and Parral.

Max Leo Mexico Catranen Balleve United States Carranza Carruoza Villa Lanstog Decla Ainister Troo Wight Amercan Hays Mesien Filne Ruida Reeken Uicegastve Cusl Hne Carranza Sgidler Columbus Cagaa Grandes Ar. Parral

Note on Mexican-US relations and Carranza stance

Fragmentary text discusses protectors of Vilin and Carranza, US aims, and allegations of interference. It references official notes, transmission via Ace City, and reactions of Mexican and American press, noting fears of intervention and calls to avoid conquest.

Vilin Carranz United Givan Transmuasion Qarranza Lansing’ Naya Mexico United States

Posterity Fear Custodial Suit Over Dog Attack Injuries

A Los Angeles case centers on Guy Alterton and his daughter Doweibility alleging long term injuries after a dog attack on the Hill. The suit seeks 20,000 in damages claiming permanent effects on health and potential inheritance impacts.

Los Angeles Alterton Guy Supreme Court

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