Mexican Crisis Delayed Until After July Fourth
International report from Washington says Carranza's government will reiterate it cannot permit U S troop movements except to the border and will vow to stop bandit raids. A reply to the U S ultimatum may be ready but held pending Mexican military measures. Congress recesses for the Fourth of July, complicating immediate action. American troops are delayed in investigating a shooting by a Mexican customs guard near Ysleta.
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International News Service
Washington
Mexico
United States
Carrizal
Wilson
House
Congress
Lansing
Foreign Office
Americans Land In Galveston From Tampico District
More than 1,100 Americans driven from their Tampico area by Carranza authorities were allowed to land in Galveston. The report notes U S authorities and Juarez officials involved in the related protest at Juarez.
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Galveston
Tampico
Carranza
el Paso
Juarez
Rail workers desert to enlist with Mexican army
In Galveston on July 1 more than 200 employees from Southern Texas railroads quit their jobs and stated they would enlist in the de facto Mexican army, signaling a mass defection amid unrest.
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Galveston
Texas
Mexico
Fourth of July Parade Set for Bank Street
A. G. Patterson, chairman, says the preparedness parade will form on lower Bank street and move down New Decatur. Late entrants may join at the end of the parade as it passes. The two mile march will include thousands of marchers and riders.
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Bank ST
A. G. Patterson
Lower Bank Street
Overton Said to be Captured Today in Madison County
Huntsville reports a major clue leading officers to believe David B. Overton is in Madison county and will be captured this afternoon. Detectives and deputies keep details secret as the chase heats up amid a quiet city during the tax collector race between F. M. Phillips and John Mosely with Phillips expected to win.
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Overton
Madison County
Huntsville
Ala
David B. Overton
F. M. Phillips
John Mosely
Phillips
Lawler
Mosely
Dave Overton
Huntsville Vote Set On Change to Aldermanic Government
Special report from Huntsville Alabama states an election will decide if the city switches from a commission form to an aldermanic government. The Alabama Supreme Court denial confirmed the continuation of coverage with details continued on Page Two.
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Huntsville
Ala
Alabama Supreme Court
America First declared a call to action for July Fourth parade
President Wilson told the Associated Advertising Clubs that America First means deeds not words. He urged Americans to translate the slogan into action by marching in a patriotic preparedness parade on July 4, aiming for ten thousand participants to demonstrate readiness and national duty.
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America
United States
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
Philadelphia
Coatless Men to Parade in Preparedness March
Indications point to a large Fourth of July preparedness parade with ornate floats. Notable entries include the L. N. shops under Master Mechanic C. J. Bodemer the Decatur Cornice and Roofing Company and the American Telephone Company carrying Daughters of the American Revolution and Daughters of the Confederacy. Mrs. H. H. Hitt represents Liberty as a central figure. Odd Fellows issue a call for 509 marchers to join the parade led by Alderman A. C. Teague across New Decatur and surrounding areas.
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C. J. Bodemer
Decatur Cornice and Roofing Company
American Telephone Company
Daughters of the American Revlution
Daughters of the Confederacy
A. A. Hard
H. H. Hitt
Odd Fellows
A. C. Teague
New Decatur
Decatur
Austinville
Hold River Improvements Await Nitrate Plant Location
Washington reports a delay in Tennessee river improvements until the nitrate plant site at Muscle Shoals is confirmed. The War Department recommends suspending action on a proposed contract with Muscle Shoals Hydro-electric Power Co, if the nitrate plant is not built there. Estimated project cost stated at 19 million dollars with an initial appropriation of 85 thousand dollars.
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Washington
Tennessee River
Muscle Shoals
Congress
Hydro-electric Power Company
Department
Tane Elemeas
The
Tennessee
Power Company
Reg iment to be organized here if war is declared
In North Alabama Judge J. Kyle and Judge T. W. Wert announce a regiment will form here if war with Mexico begins. Kyle, a former major in the Spanish American War, and Wert expect hundreds of local volunteers from Madison and surrounding counties. A Montgomery regiment is planned and another will form in this region once a presidential call for volunteers is issued.
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Mexico
Alabama
J 0. Kyle
Circuit Court
Thos. W. Wert
Madison
Cullman
Limestone
Lawrence
Montgomery
House Votes for Families of U S Militiamen
Washington July 1 with two no votes the house approved a relief bill for dependants of militiamen called to Mexican service. The measure provides 2 million dollars under the war secretary for each enlisted man’s family up to 50 dollars monthly if dependent for livelihood.
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International News Service
Washington
House
Hay
Military Affairs Committee
James
Michigan
Small
North Carolina
Ags
Secretary of War
Livihood
Militia Dependents Aid Bill Debated in House
In Washington on July 1 a new legislative battle opened over aid to militia families. Chairman Hay of the military affairs committee introduced a bill allowing militiamen with dependent families to be excused from service or to have the government pay their families up to 50 dollars per month during absence. The bill would authorize 1 million dollars for the aid.
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International News Service
Washington
Hay
Military Affairs ‘Committee
British Offensive Opens On Somme Front In World War I
London reports a major British assault across a 20 mile Somme front after a heavy bombardment. The attack follows two years of preparation led by Lord Kitchener. Early details say German front line is captured with prisoners taken and British losses not heavy.
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International News Service
London
Great Britain
France
Russia
Italy
England
Lord Kitchener
Britain Advances in France Reported With Rejoicing in London
London crowds celebrate a major British advance in France as German positions along a long front retreat. By midday, British gains reported at Serne and Mt. Auban mark a significant setback for German forces.
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London
France
Serne
Mt. Auban
Great Allied Break in Somme Front Across Sixteen Miles
London reports the British war office announcing a major assault in the Somme region of France. British forces supposedly broke German forward defenses along a sixteen mile front and advanced past the front lines. The communiqué notes progress at 1 15 and that they have taken La Boiselle and are attacking Beaumont and Hamel as fighting continues near Nametz and Contal Maison.
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International News Service
London
British War Office
Somme
France
N Nametz
Contal Maison
la Boiselle
Beaumont
Hamel
President Wilson Reaches White House After New York Visit
President and Mrs. Wilson returned to the White House shortly before 8 o clock this morning. He expressed delight with the reception of his speech last night and asked if any word had arrived from Mexico, but none was received.
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International News Service
Washington
Wilson
New York
White House
Mexico
Bride of One Year Mrs Robt Smith Dies at Home
Ethel Kent of Mt Howe a bride of one year dies after a lingering illness at her Sixth Avenue West home. Survived only by her husband. Remains to be sent to Lawrence county tonight by Southern railway for funeral services at Mt Hope Church tomorrow at 10 o clock.
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Smith
Ethel Kent
Mt. Howe
Sixth Avenue
West
Lawrence County
Southern Railway
Mt. Hope Church
Militia Reaches Border as U S Forces Bolster Guard
Mexican border militia units begin arriving near Fort Bliss as Secretary Eaker orders secrecy. Regular Army troops establish a first camp nearby while observers watch the scene with interest and concerns grow over delayed Washington responses.
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Eaker
Der
Local Bar Association Sets Plans for Upcoming Meeting
The Bar Association will hold a meeting next week at the Gee Bank Street venue to finalize plans for entertainment and activities. Members report preparations are underway for the event and related reports will be shared.
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Alnt Ban State Bar Association
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John Mossey
President Wilson
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T.W. Wert
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Bar Associary
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