War Front Updates and Latest Allied Advances Across Europe
German casualty lists total 3,000,000 since the war began as Russian advances threaten a broader retreat. Austrians admit a Russian victory on the Galician front with a five mile retreat. Contalmaison contested by British forces then retaken by Germans in a strong counter attack. British troops push ahead repelling two German counter assaults while French reports show gains in the Somme. Petrograd notes eastern front successes against Austro German armies and rising Teuton losses. In Mexico, Carranza pay train seized by Villistas, and 200 to 300 Carranza soldiers and followers massacred by Brancho Yaquis in Sonora. A German super-submarine breaches Atlantic patrols and anchors near Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galician
Contalmaison
Riga
Kovel
Somme
Peronne
Petrograd
Teuton
Jiminez
Villista
Carranza
Mexico City
Mexico
Lac Boisselle
Ovilleres
Fricourt
Brancho Yaquis
Sonora
Nogales
Ariz
Barstow Railroad Accident and Border Battle Reports
Twenty persons injured in a railroad accident at Barstow California. Fourteen Mexicans killed in a battle with three Americans near Anaora New Mexico. Kansas guardsmen may vote in August primaries per State Supreme Court ruling. Fire in Saginaw and Manistee national forest area southwest of San Francisco peaks destroys over 1509 acres of pine timber. Governor Capper signs extradition papers for William Mansfield tied to the Villisca ax murder. Montana protests against a proposed extra tax on copper mining in the revenue bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Calif
Anaora
N. M
Kansas
State Supreme Court
Saginaw
Manistee
National Forest
San Francisco Peaks
Capper
William Mansfield
Kansas City
Kan
Villisca
Iowa
Montana
Congress
Wilson leaves Carranza to hunt Villa force
President Wilson said the task of pursuing Villa and his bandits in southern Chihuahua and Durango should be left entirely to Carranza. Corroborating evidence was presented to the War Department regarding Carranza officials sheltering Villa after the Columbus raid. The State Department urged Turkey to permit neutrals to feed starving Syrians.
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Wilson
Carranza
Villa
Chihuahua
Durango
State Department
China
Edward Keating
Colorado
Congress
Lansing
Columbus
War Department
Frank Tompkins
Seventh Cavalry
Miller
Constantinople
Syria
Global Turmoil and Military Mobilization Reported
Disjointed items describe the Gannet sinking armed planes bombing the English coast an assassination attempt on President de la Plaza in Buenos Aires a deadly Sicily earthquake near 300 dead Verdun battles and German gains Carranza declares a July 9 national holiday Lloyd George named war secretary Grey made foreign affairs chief and regional National Guardsmen flow to border camps with troops arriving from Oregon California and Utah amid mobilizations.
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Buenos Aires
de la Plaza
Caltanissetta
Sicily
Rome
Verdun
Thiaumont
Mexico City
New York
Carranza
Republic of
Argentina
Namiquipa
David Lloyd George
Earl Kitchener
Edward Grey
Earl of Derby
Rockies
Oregon
California
Utah
International Line
Pueblo to Host Las Animas Franchise Transfer
The Las Animas franchise in the Arkansas Valley League was transferred to Pueblo after a board meeting in Pueblo. Charles Winters was chosen as manager of the Pueblo team. Kumagae defeated Jack Cannon in the Central States Tennis Tourney semifinal in St Louis. Dix Teachner defaulted a match to Paul Darrough. Jockey H. Phillips won the Reno first race and had seven straight winning rides. Cal G Gulf’s Jack Neville received Evans’ telegram that he would not defend his Western title at Del Monte starting July 17.
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Las Animas
Arkansas Valley League
Pueblo
Charles
Fat) Winters
Kumagae
Jack Cannon
Kansas City
St. Louis
Dix Teachner
Paul Darrough
Oklahoma
H. Phillips
Reno
Nev
Jack Neville
California Golf Association
San Francisco
Chick) Evans, Jr
del Monte
Cal
Carrizal Dead Honored as Nation Remembers Nine Soldiers
El Paso holds a solemn tribute for nine flag covered coffins of soldiers who died at Carrizal. Capt Chas T Boyd and Lieut Henry Adair were sent home for burial, while De Witt Rucker and other troopers await disposal. The report also notes estate details for Charles Klein and a Chicago court ruling on Central Trust Company.
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el Paso
Carrizal
Woodmen of
America
United States
Mexico
New York
Chas. T. Boyd
Washington, D. C
Arlington Cemetery
K. D. Klemm
Kansas City
Eugene W. Chafin
Prohibition Party
Chicago
Henry Ford
St. Paul
Henry Adair
Portland
Ore
de Witt Rucker
Hartwell
Charles Klein
Klein
Frederick A. Smith
Central Trust Company of Illinois
Charles G. Dawes
William Lorimer
Lorimer Bank
Arizona State News Highlights Threats and Growth in 1916
Arizona reports show vast mining activity with new copper ore finds in Yavapai and Black Range. Bootlegging crackdowns intensify as Bisbee arrests head to Tombstone. The state Supreme Court echoes pension policy rulings while border tensions and cross-border patrols rise near Douglas.
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Black Rock Company
Yavapai County
Arizona Supreme Court
Note Accepts Carranza Proposal for Direct Mexico Talks
Washington reports a note formally accepting Carranza’s push for direct negotiations to resolve U S Mexico differences. Lansing presented the draft after a cabinet meeting as President Wilson’s advisers agreed on a practical plan to remove border tensions and prevent recurrence. Carranza sent word of a Villa band raid near Corralitos Chihuahua prompting border patrol vigilance.
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Washington
Gen. Carranza
United States
Mexico
Eliseo Arredondo
Lansing
Wilson
Robert Lansing
Calles orders demobilization and border reopenings
Gen. P. Elias Calles, commander of Sonora, says advices from Mexico City promise no break with the United States. He demobilizes troops, reopens border offices, invites foreigners to return, and directs troops to Yaqui valley to secure life and property. Railroads to resume public traffic. miners to resume work once explosives embargo is lifted.
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P. Elias Calles
Sonora
Ives G. Lefevier
Douglas
Mexico
United States
William Parker
Double Adobe Ranch
Postal Savings Depository
Bisbee
Yaqui
Calles
Wilson urges peace and fair dealing to aid Mexico
President Wilson addressed the World’s Salesmanship Congress in Detroit urging businessmen to extend justice and fair dealing to Mexico to build confidence in American principles. He said his aim is to serve all America by aiding Mexico’s best interests without force, opposing exploiters. The crowd shouted for peace and Wilson expressed a wish for permanent peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Wilson
Mexico
America
Mexico Warns of Second Villa Raid Near Texas Border
Washington reports a second warning that Villa bandits head toward the Big Bend district of Texas. The notice came from Eliseo Arredondo, the Mexican ambassador designate, to the State Department.
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Mexico
Washington
Big Bend
Texas
State Department
Eliseo Arredondo
Deutschland Given Full Rights
Washington notes the United States regards the German submarine Deutschland as an undersea freight ship allowed to operate between German and American ports pending further investigation. The decision follows an informal report that it carries no arms, has a merchant crew, and proper papers.
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Washington
United States
Ryan
Baltimore
Polk
Sioux City Roundup Prizes Listed
Sioux City roundup champions awarded with Dutch Hellier Denver rough rider, Charles Weir Monument N M steer roping Harry Walter Cheyenne Wyo relay racing Henry Morse Wagon Mound N M bulldogging Jean McKay Cheyenne Wyo trick roping Harry Walter Cheyenne Wyo trick riding.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Dutch” Hellier
Denver
Charles Weir
Monument
N. M
Harry Walter
Cheyenne
Wyo
Henry Morse
Wagon Mound
Jean McKay
Land pact could threaten regional peace
Official Latin American dispatches report a secret Peru Venezuela land agreement aimed at seizing large tracts claimed by Colombia and Ecuador. Widespread fears arise that the move endangers regional peace among the involved nations.
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Washington
Peru
Venezuela
Colombia
Ecuador
French Drive Germans Back Near Peronne and Hill 97
French forces seize Hill 97 controlling the Somme river southeast of Biaches and push toward Peronne where a fall is anticipated. British advances east of Ovillers and La Boisselle gain a footing in Mametz wood as German losses mount. Russians report success as they push foes back across the Stokhod river.
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London
Somme
Biaches
Peronne
Near East
Ovillers
la Boisselle
Mametz
Trones Wood
Stokhod River
Position of Immunity in Crimson Gulch
Dialogue highlights Bronco Bob and others debating a frock coat wearer who acts as undertaker and survivor in Crimson Gulch. The exchange hints at influence and a loose talk culture around the man and his role amid local trouble and understandings.
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Bronco Bob
Crimson Gulch
Fellow Feeling Quaker Wit Questioning Pocket Charity
Mr Landry, a wealthy yet miserly man, tells a tale of distress and says he felt for him. The Quaker asks if he felt for his neighbor in the right place, or merely in his pocket.
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Mr. Landry
Exaggeration Overchemistry in Germany Trust Talk
Textile expert Jerolemon C Woodford dismisses the giant German chemical trust as largely exaggerated and compares it to sea voyage fiction. He warns against sensational fear about trusts and notes excessive alarm in public discourse.
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Jerolemon C. Woodford
Germany
Real Estate Dealer Sells Home, Reader Realizes Its Allure
A homeowner discovers the charm of his residence only after a real estate agent markets it and the prospective buyer sees through polished description. The incident highlights how framing can reveal hidden appeal in a familiar house.
Alaska Copper Output Over Fifteen Years Reaches 220 Million Pounds
In the fifteen years of mining copper in Alaska about 220 million pounds have been produced, reflecting a significant level of activity and output from the metal sector in the state.
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Alaska
Pride in Work Ethic Turns from Merit to Mediocrity
A concise quotation notes that pride in effort is virtue while pride rooted in mediocrity becomes intolerable, warning against complacency and urging genuine excellence.
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Union News Service
Atlantic
Charleston
France
England
Virginia Capes
Western
Gannet of
SPORT
Ubs
Omaha
Cette
Lincoln Ee
Des Moines
Wichita Scene
St. Joseph
Topeka
Arizona State News
Western Newspaper Union News Service
New Mexico Bankers’ Association
Grand Canyon
Phoenix
Palo Verde
Miami
Tucson
Board of Trade
Arizona
Red Cross
Kenilworth
Johnson-Kilcoyne
Pinal County
Metcalf
Black Range
Tombstone
Bradshaw Mountains
C. L. Brinkley
Los Angeles
Government Bureau of Mines
Gold Trails
Kingnan
Randolph Alger
Ajo
Border Patrol
Mexico Territory
Edward Stone
Branaman Station
Phoenix & Eastern
Snider
George B. Crittenden
Dave Kuri
Francis J. Sullivan
U.S
ICAN
Arredondo
Corralitos
Boquillas
Ojinaga
PEON
New Mexico
Wyoming
THE
NEW Home Sewing Machine CO
Orange
Mass
Defiance Starch
Defiance Starch CO
Nebraska
Avto Cycle Co
14Th & Edwy
Seanzzaten, Wyer
N. D
University OF Denver
Buchtrl
Miss Cayenne
Fletcher
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