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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1916
Page
1
A denouncement accuses Carranza of tolerating an American presence on Mexican soil and calls for war. The report warns Uncle Sam will curb news of troop movements as censorship tightens, heightening tensions and naval and military readiness.
The War Department reports rapid mobilization of National Guard troops for the Mexican border. Major Douglas MacArthur leads the information effort while censorship limits details. Railroads and merchants aid efficiency as the full force promised by President Wilson nears border deployment within two weeks.
A wartime style poem urges loyal Americans to enlist and defend the homeland. It invokes past wars from 1812 to 1898 and calls mothers to send sons, praising courage and unity under Old Glory. The piece promotes wearing khaki or navy uniforms and marching to support troops.
The Advisory Committee of civilian physicians and surgeons reports plans for medical preparedness to support a potential U S Army of 3 000 000. Seventy five Illinois doctors join 2 000 statewide, with 21 000 doctors nationwide, coordinated with Red Cross units and Surgeon General Gorgas.
Springfield Ohio June selection names Hamilton as city for next State Christian Endeavor convention. Akron and Norwood delegates praised the choice as officers were elected: Rev. Dr. John Day of Columbus as President, George H. Bell of Springfield as Vice President, Stanley B. Vandersall of Columbus as General Secretary and Treasurer. Field secretary posts were abolished.
Special Dispatch to The Commercial Tribune from Columbus Ohio June 30 Adjutant General Hough orders mobilization sending Sixth Regiment about 1500 under Colonel L W Howard Toledo Company A Signal Corps Captain R W Scofield Toledo Second Ambulance Company Captain John B C Eckstorm Columbus First Field Hospital Corps Captain Leo G Tedesche Cincinnati Fifth Infantry Cleveland with 1600 men and First Ambulance Company Toledo arrived today Eighth Infantry Bucyrus Second Field Hospital Company Columbus and Company B Signal Corps Colum Persons predicted early departure of Ohio troops cite the rapid mobilization of Field Hospital Ambulance and Signal Company as support The Fourth Infantry under Colonel Byron 14 Bargar Columbus expected to mobilize Sunday Fifth under Colonel Charles X Zimmerman Cleveland marched to camping ground at 6 PM Camp Willis population swelled to about 3500 The 1890 Eighth Regiment awoke to reveille others cleaned camp and took oath at federal muster The Fifteenth companies of the Fifth Regiment saw long send offs as they trained for mobilization with detailed rosters by company and captain including Headquarters 55 Machine Gun 65 Supply 37 and Companies A to L with 89 to 137 men each Potential second page continues.
Ossining N Y June 30 Special Oresto Shillitani the inmate who escaped the Sing Sing death house last week after killing Keeper Daniel J McCarthy and wounding two others was electrocuted this morning He said I am sorry unfortunate man died I am innocent of the crime My brains are wrong Good bye and God bless you all He also killed John Rizzo and two New York policemen on May 3 1913.
Will Orpet’s lawyers call witnesses at Deerfield High School lab claiming Marion Lambert could access cyanide and that moodiness led to death by own action. Prosecution ties motive to Orpet Celeste Yonker engagement, with witnesses describing Helms woods scene and visibility from a nearby urban rail line.
New York health officials warn states from Illinois to the coast to monitor children traveling from the city to prevent spread of infantile paralysis. A late conference discussed stamping out the disease as forty seven deaths occurred in the last week and cases remain limited to children.
A report states a charge that the Soviet government allegedly violates the rights of the Latvian Republic. The article notes tensions between Moscow and Riga and cites political leaders commenting on alleged encroachments.
Private dispatches from Mexico City warn of a breach between the Carranza government and the United States over American troop withdrawal. Officials note a strong Mexican patrol will counter border raids if Washington departs. Arredondo reports delays in Mexican note delivery amid calls for mediation.
The bulletin notes Ohio and Indiana expect fair weather this weekend with warming in northern regions. Kentucky and West Virginia also show likely fair conditions. A high pressure system over central regions drives warm spells in the plains and valleys while cooler conditions persist in the Pacific states. Scattered showers possible in the South Atlantic and Gulf, with fair weather in the Middle Atlantic and New England areas.
A Reuters dispatch from Stockholm says a Russian squadron with torpedo craft fought a German fleet fifteen miles south of Landsort near Stockholm. Initial German resistance failed until reinforcements arrived, driving Russians to withdraw northward as a dense fog hid the coast. A fresh cannonade began at dawn.
New York June 30 Captain Hans Tauscher was found not guilty of conspiring to blow up the Welland Canal in Canada. The Krupp agent was accused of supplying dynamite to pro German sympathizers. The defense argued Tauscher sought work that did not violate laws and asked Franz von Papen for a lawful assignment.
The 15 000 textile workers strike in Bradford is settled after mediation by Sir George Ask. A wage increase satisfactory to the strikers will take effect in September instead of January as proposed by the employers' federation.
London appeal argues treason statute and wording errors. Lord Chief Justice charge disputed. Casement moved to Pentonville, with counsel Doyle visiting cheerfully and a possible three week hearing. In Washington, Sen Martine asks for stay, backed by Mrs Agnes Newman, as White House reviews propriety with Secretary Lansing.
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