Arrest of Huerta May Nip a New Revolution
The report notes Germany will release a conciliatory reply to President Wilson on the Lusitania note. The American government prepares to argue England’s lack of legal right to restrain shipping under the order in council. Berlin dispatches mention progress on the German reply and possible concessions. The Frye case note is to be made public tomorrow. Former dictator Huerta was captured as he approached Mexico.
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Security Measures as Huerta and Orozco Face Western Trial
El Paso reports martial law and U S bail for Gen Huerta on charges of aiding a Mexican military movement. Federal officers guard against escape while fears grow of a campaign against Villa in Northern Mexico. Orozco also faces flight concerns despite denials from both generals.
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Drunkenness Charges Lead to Docket Additions in Birmingham
In Birmingham on June 28 about 100 cases charging drunkenness and disorder were scheduled. Recorders Turner’s docket listed for today due to the consumption of large amounts of liquor Saturday night and Sunday, reflecting a surge in public disturbances.
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Sheriff Masterson and Robert Day Visit Decatur En Route to Tuscaloosa
Sheriff Masterson of Lawrence county traveled through Decatur today with Robert Day bound for Tuscaloosa to be placed in the state asylum for the insane.
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Will Not Send Troops to Border
Secretary of War Garrison denied that more troops would be rushed to the Mexican border to stop a Huerta plot in Texas and New Mexico. He said General Funston has enough forces near the border to meet any emergency and that there is no immediate danger. Villa and Carranza reps in Washington welcomed the failure of the Huerta scheme, noting it eased tensions.
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Martial law declared by Villa at Juarez
Jaurez, June 28. Martial law declared here as Villa forces close amusements and patrol streets. Villa treasury funds moved to El Paso by automobile. Reinforcements called. 1,500 Huerta followers expect orders to cross. Juarez guard boosted. machine guns aimed at possible invaders.
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Falkville Under New Chief Brings Tough Law Enforcement
Falkville now under Chief R L Hamlet experiences a wave of policing unseen before in the town twelve miles south of Decatur. Deputy Beasley reports arrests daily for fast driving as prominent citizens feel the heavy hand of the law in the regime.
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Peake Bids Farewell as Y M C A Secretary
N B Peake retires as Y M C A secretary at month end after a farewell meeting led by Rev W N Sholl. Speakers praised his service and urged vigorous work under the incoming secretary starting July 1. A musical program complemented the tribute.
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Huerta Charged With Buying Large War Supplies
El Paso June 28 General Huerta faces a federal warrant based on a claim he purchased large war supplies. American soldiers found 14 machine guns 500 rifles and 100000 rounds of ammunition in a warehouse and the stock is being guarded.
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Huerta
Mexico City Falls or Repels Rebels in Civil War Echo
Cable dispatch from Washington reports conflicting earlier readings about Zapata and Carranza forces in Mexico City. Officials initially believed Zapata defeated Carranza and took the capital, then reconsidered to imply Zapata repulsed the attack. Consul Canada notes Carranza rushing troops toward the city.
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Carranza
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Canada
Gonzales
Vera Cruz
State Wins One Cent Verdict in Bank Suit
In Montgomery on June 28 the jury in the case of the State of Alabama versus Montgomery Savings Bank awarded the state one cent, with the state to pay costs. The ruling effectively favors the bank. attorneys for the state filed notice of appeal.
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Thaw Case Nears Defense End as Jerome Takes Stand
In New York on June 28 the Thaw trial moves into the defense's final phase with former district attorney W. T. Jerome expected to testify against Harry K. Thaw. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw may also testify to support the prosecution's aim to clear Stanford White's name. Newsroom cautions from Justice Hendrix about future articles accompany word of a Harvard emeritus nomination set for Cambridge.
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W. T. Jerome
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Stanford White
New Hampshire
Jerome
Hendrix
Austrians Use Poison Gas Along Isonzo Front
Rome reports intensifying artillery fighting in Trentino and Tyrol as Austrian forces deploy poisonous gases along the Isonzo river front. Fumes from shell charges are directed at Italian trenches as floods in Isonzo begin to subside after halting operations.
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A Year After Assassination Sparks Great War
A century past, Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife were killed in Sarajevo by Gavrilo Princip. The ensuing conflict drew ten nations into war, with millions dead or wounded and substantial territorial changes across Europe and beyond.
Decatur City Council Regular Session On Franchise Ordinance
The New Decatur city council meets at city hall in regular session to discuss the pending franchise ordinance for the Southern Bell Telephone company. Aldermen have studied the provision though it has not been formally presented, and officials negociate with authorities to determine immediate disposition.
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British minister hands documents at Sofia amid war talks
Bulgarian demands for allied participation were rejected by the quadruple entente. The British minister presented the reply at Sofia on Sunday, prompting the Bulgarian minister to Turkey to depart Constantinople after being summoned in anticipation of a favorable Allied reply.
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Turkey
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German Attack Repulsed in Galogne Trench Meuse Hills
Paris reports the war office says a German assault on the Galogne trench in the Meuse hills was defeated and another attack east of Metveral in Alsace repulsed. No major events occurred during the night.
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Martial law remains near Slaton residence in Atlanta
In Atlanta on June 28 martial law continues around former governor Slaton’s country home due to public anger over Leo M. Frank’s sentence. Four hundred militiamen guard the area and four more men are arrested for loitering, bringing total martial law detainees to thirty. The detainees deny any intent to harm the ex governor.
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Slaton
Leo M. Frank
Three Prizes Free For Daily Carrier Subscriptions
Mr Ettrey Mr Echols and The Daily offer three handsome prizes to Decaturs Daily carriers. Boys must work and many friends join in. earlier helpers boost results. Telephone subscription and credit it to your carrier to be counted.
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German Troops Take Haliez as Dnieper Corridor Advances
Berlin reports Haliez fell to German forces after operations across the Dnieister, with 6470 Russians captured since June 23. Other gains include a German north of Warsaw success while French assaults near Souchez and Metzeral failed, yielding 50 prisoners and a machine gun.
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Galicia
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Warsaw
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Meuse
Russian Forces Fall Back to Galicia Front
Petrograd reports Russian troops on the Dneister in Galicia are retreating to protect the Lemberg withdrawal. Forces are shifting to positions near Galicia to keep the front intact.
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Lemberg
Gnalalifia
French Casualties Near Arras Prompt Resumption of Trench War
Reports from Allied and German sources claim French losses around Arras in six weeks of fighting near 100000 men. The piece notes greater casualties than at Ypres, with half a million soldiers on the line and 50 days of continuous action and heavy shelling.
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Belgium
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Iras
Bombard City Report Details Austrian Port Damage
Milan dispatch reports Halian forces bombarded the Austrian port on Sunday and damaged fortified works, with serious damage noted to structures and defenses.
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British submarine dives under Turkish fleet at Dardanelles
Athens June 28 British submarine penetrated the Marmora Sea by diving beneath Turkish warships at the Dardanelles to attack shipping. The operation disrupted Turkish merchant traffic and highlighted Allied naval efforts in the strait.
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