Latin American diplomats influence Carranza on war delay
Latin American diplomats in Mexico City push to shape Carranza's reply to the U S demand for clarity of his aims toward American forces in Mexico. Washington notes U S militia massing along the border and Pershing tightening lines as both sides risk tension despite Wilson's New York speech easing war fears.
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International News Service
Washington
Mexico City
Carranza
Mexico
United States
Pershing
State Department
Wilson
New York
Border spy activity prompts U S push for strict censorship
Reports from Columbus New Mexico on July 3 say Mexican secret service is widening along the border. Officials plan prompt vigorous measures including a strong censorship of mail trains and heightened scrutiny of militia movements and Pershing line communications.
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Columbus
N. M
Gen. Pershing
Plans to Finance the War With Mexico
Washington July 3 plans for bond issues to finance military activities from the Mexican crisis were discussed at meetings of administration financial leaders. Secretary of the Treasury Mooodoo, Majority Leader Kitchin and Chairman Simmons of the senate finance committee studied the financial needs of the near war on the border. A formal program will be arranged as soon as possible.
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International News Service
Washington
Administration
Secretary of the Treasury
Mojdoo
Kitchin
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
Malone Coal Grain and Motor Company Gasoline Promo
The Malone Coal Grain and Motor Company will give 100 gallons of gasoline to the first buyer of an automobile tomorrow morning before 9 o'clock when the office closes for the day.
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Malone Coal, Grain and Motor Company
Congress to adjourn August 20, says Kern
Senator Kern of Indiana, Democratic leader, after a brief White House talk with President Wilson, predicts Congress will adjourn August 20. He had expected a September 1 adjournment but now believes a ten day earlier close is possible.
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Congress
Kern
International News Service
Washington
Senator Kern
Indiana
Senate
Wilson
War Department Reassigns Border Troop Command
Washington reports orders splitting border forces into three divisions led by Gen. Funston Gen. Pershing and Gen. Bell. The southern department under Funston covers east of El Paso while Pershing commands New Mexico from El Paso to the 109th meridian and Bell runs the area west of 109th with HQ at Douglas Arizona. Pershing and Bell now report directly to the War Department.
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Funston
Southern Department
Pershing New Mexico
Bell Ariz
Department of New Mexico
el Paso
Gen. Pershing
Northern Department
Gen. Bell
Douglas, Ariz
Pershing
Bell
War Department
Gen. Funston
Greatest Fourth Parade Here Tomorrow In North Alabama
Thousands prepare to line the streets as Samford University arrives tonight for the greatest Fourth celebration in North Alabama with all arrangements set.
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North Alabama
Samford
Fourth of July Parade Formation Official Order
Citizens and organizations planning to march must assemble on Bank street between Market and Chareh street at 9 o clock. Horse drawn floats assemble on Market and Pond streets. motorized floats on Church street. parade proceeds Bank to Market Lee Second Gordon Fourth Sixth Grove near water tower under Marshal Burr. Police mounted. three divisions for foot, horse drawn, and motor floats.
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Bank Street
Market and
Chareh Street
Market and Pond Streets
Church Street
Bank and
Market Streets
Lee Street
Second Avenue
Gordon Drive
Fourth Avenue
Sixth Street
the Grove
Water Tower
Marshal Burr
Rk. H. Wolcott
Major Hal Long Raises Half of Volunteer Company 15
Major Hal Long, a local lawyer and U S war department designate, says about half the sixty one men needed for a volunteer company have volunteered with more expected. He urges willing men to answer the call for possible service in Mexico and warns against waiting for others to lead.
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Hal Long
Major Long
United States War Department
Long
Decatur Fourth of July Parade Draws Wide Northern Alabama Attention
Preparations for the big Fourth of July celebration in Decatur grow as thousands from across North Alabama prepare to attend. The parade features floats from groups like the W C T U Y M C A D A R and more with many exhibitors including L and N shop Decatur Cornice Roofing Co and Odd Fellows. A big 3 PM ball park game kicks off and a Colonial club hop closes the day. Secretary Moody calls Juniors to meet at Odd Fellows hall 8 30 AM Tuesday for parade duties.
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North
Alabama
Tennessee
Decatur Cornice & Roofing Company
U. D.C
W. C
T. U
Odd Fellows
Junior Order
Lawrence County
Ball Park
Colonial Club
Sam
Columbia
Union
J. E. Moody
Odd Fellows Hall
Bank Street
Militia Men on Border Suffer From Sun
El Paso July 3 heat prostrations plague newly arrived militiamen as blistering deserts take toll. Fresh sniping and raids on Nulo by Mexican raiders test state troops. Thirty five carloads of reinforcements expected to arrive on the border today.
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el Paso
Nulo
Here
14 Foot Float Rule Sets Parade Limits
Chairman Wolcott announced floats must not exceed 14 feet in height. The parade features a massive walking division with 500 Odd Fellows from multiple lodges, large contingents from Junior Order Woodmen of the World and others, and 100 men from New Decatur Board of Commerce and Decatur Commercial Club, plus Boy Scouts, Confederate veterans, police, and more. Mayors Hardage and Nelson lead, Thomas D. Samford arrives tonight to deliver the oration and will ride with A. G. Patterson in tomorrow's parade.
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Odd Fellows
Fairview
Austinville
Decatur
New Decatur
Woodmen of the World
Police
Hardage
Nelson
Thomas D. Samford
Opelika
A. G. Patterson
Central Celebration Committee
H. D. Harkreader
A. A. Hardage
Patterson
Patterson Auto
Central Committee
Samford
American Soldier Killed in Domingo Battle
Private Mills of the Thirty first company of marines was killed near Monte Christo Santo Domingo in a clash with revolutionists. Sergeant Darriar Lieutenant Roben and Trumpeter Goldsmith were wounded. marines reported encounters with two bands of revolutionists near Santiago and Puerto Plata.
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Washington
Mills
Marines
Monte Christo
Santo Domingo
Navy Department
Puerto Plata
Fernando Darriar
D W. Roben
Goldsmith
Joseph M. Pendleton
Santiago
Caperton
Lieut
Roben
Sergt
Darrar
Hetty Green Dies in New York at 81, Said to Suffer Old Age Ailments
Mrs Hetty Green the world’s richest woman died at her New York home today after a period of ill health. Her son Col Edward Green denied a paralytic stroke saying she suffered from ailments of old age. She was eighty one and her affairs have been managed by her son.
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International News Service
New York
Hetty Green
Eight Negroes Joy Ride Shot At Near Moultrie
Eight negro men and women joy riding were wounded when an unknown white man fired a repeating shotgun at them near Moultrie Georgia. All members of the party were hurt but none killed.
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International News Service
Moultrie
No Paper Tomorrow for Parade Preparation
The Daily will not publish or print a newspaper tomorrow to allow its staff to join the preparedness parade. The office will be closed all day and no edition will be produced.
Kaiser's Legions Retiring Before Allied Onslaught
Paris reports that French forces smashed the first line on the Somme front and struck the second line between Mersey court wood and Assevillers. German resistance crumbled as Estrees to Assevillers defenses faltered under a week of shelling by French and British guns. Allies advance is measured in miles with Peronne as chief objective. German losses cited at about 39 000 men.
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International News Service
Paris
Mans
Somme
French War Office
Mersey
Court Wood
Assevillers
Herbecourt
Estrees
Peronne
Cambrai
British Troops Make Hel lshell Offensive Against German Lines
Wounded British soldiers describe the bombardment as hellish as they arrive from the Anglo French front. Officers say British courage remains high and they aim to break through or die trying. Eleven villages have fallen since the drive began and over 10,000 German prisoners are taken amid massive Allied losses.
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International News Service
London
Public urged to attend big baseball double bill
Manager Hames appeals to the public to turn out for tomorrow's game against Moulton with Ardis and Almon on the mound. The event aims to raise funds to clear debts and fund improvements as Barnes and Roberts pitch for the locals.
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Moulton
Hames
Ott Hames
Barnes
Roberts
North
Alabama
Miller Attachment Will Revolutionize Player Pianos
J A Miller of Decatur claims a new Ukulele attachment for player-pianos. The device aims to mix piano solos with guitar mandolin and ukulele accompaniments and can be executed on any player-piano. A patent has been applied for.
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J. A. Miller
Decaturs
Allies' France actions spark Berlin panic reports
International News Service reports Zurich sources say panic rose in Berlin as allies continue steady actions in France. Newspapers urge calm among the population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Zurich
Berlin
France
Boisse Surrenders to French Forces in France
British dispatches report Boisse between the Ancre and rivers surrenders to French troops after Germans fortified the town. The surrender follows days of combat as forces defending Boisse capitulate to the French.
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Boisse
International News Service
London
Ancre
Rivers
War Office
British Steamer Moeris Sunk by German Submarine
London July 3 The British ship Moeris has been sunk by a German submarine. The Moeris plies between Liverpool and Alexandria and was a vessel of 2,192 tons.
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International News Service
London
Moeris
Liverpool
Alexandria
Oldacre Negro to Hang on September 30 If Not Commuted
Levi Oldacre, a Black man, faces hanging on September 30 for the murder of Louis Brown, unless Governor Henderson commutes the sentence to life. The Supreme Court overruled a call for a new hearing. The date was first set for June 30 with a ninety day respite granted for further merits review.
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Levi Oldacre
Louis Brown
Gov
Henderson
Supreme Court
Rural bill abolishing government seeds adopted by Senate
The Senate approved an amendment to a rural bill, moving to end free government seeds. Details remain scarce as the vote shifts policy on agricultural assistance and seed distribution.
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International
Washington
Senate
Govert Seeda
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