Release of Troopers Eases War Pressure but Not War Threat
Foreign war tension remains as the release of the imprisoned Tenth Cavalry troopers shifts immediate war incentive. Officials expect possible concessions from Carranza, while U S preparations continue with guards and rail shipments to border depots. President Wilson awaits Carranza’s full reply to the ultimatum before seeking congressional support. Latin diplomats press to avert conflict and celebrate Carranza’s decision to release prisoners.
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International News Service
Washington
Tenth Cavalry
Carranza
United States
National Guard
Carrizal
Wilson
Congress
White House
Pershing
Interpreter Blames Tenth Cavalry In Carrizal Battle
Gen. Trevino releases sworn statement from Lemuel M. Spilsbury the interpreter who accompanied American troops in Carrizal alleging US soldiers caused the clash. Spilsbury says Gen. Gomez was courteous in warnings while Capt. Boyd believed the Mexicans bluffing.
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Tenth Cavalry
International News Service
Mexico City
Jne
Carranza
Carrizal
Trevino
Chihuahua City
Lemuel M. Spilsbury
Spilsbury
Gomez
Chas. T. Boyd
Prisoner Release Halts Border Armies En Route To Juarez
El Paso dispatches report 23 American soldiers released from a Mexican prison under U S pressure traveling under armed guard toward Gen Bell in El Paso. Carranza wavers between mediation and release in a border crisis as Pershing and Bell prepare to advance on Carranzista forces.
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Juarez
International News Service
el Paso
Chihuahua City
United States
Bell
Carranza
Gen. Pershing
Official Notice of Release of Soldiers
Washington reports the first official notice to reach the War Department on June 29 regarding the release of soldiers. The notice outlines procedures and timelines for discharge and demobilization following wartime service.
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International News Service
Washington
Daughters of Confederacy Seek Books for Company FE Boys
Joe Wheeler chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy requests magazines books and other literature for the Fourth Alabama National Guard Company FE mobilization camp at Montgomery Decatur soldiers. Donations go to Mrs Davla Almon or Mrs D D McGehee in Decatur. Most lads are veterans descendants and the chapter aims to ease their exile with patriotic support.
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Joe Wheeler
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Company FE
Fourth Regiment
Alabama National Guard
Montgomery
Decaturs
Davla €. Almon
New Decatur
D. D. McGehee
Decatur
British Guns Pound Western Front in Renewed Bombardment
British heavy guns bombarded German positions along the western front near Thiaumont wood and Verdun area. German attempts to push at Hill 304 and Chenois woods failed as French and British artillery wrecked rail lines and depots while infantry activity remained limited.
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Chenois Woods
la Basse Canal
Artois
German U Boat Carries Freight to United States
A German submarine carrying dye stuff and mail arrived at Newport News. Reported as the largest U boat ever built it carried about 4000 pieces of mail. Norfolk officials denied sighting any submarine entering the Virginia capes and urged immediate reports if a vessel approaches.
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United States
Newport News
International News Service
New York
Norfolk
Virginia Capes
Norman Hamilton
Hamilton
The
Capes
Virginia Pilots’ Association
Roger Casement Found Guilty of Treason and Sentenced
Sir Roger Casement was found guilty of high treason in the high court of justice after a short jury deliberation. Baron Reading sentenced him to death. counsel Alexander Sullivan was ill during the proceedings.
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Roger Casement
Casement
Baron Reading
Roger
Sullivan
Pris
Big Parade Ground Marshal Named Seneca Burr Leads Plan
parade committee reports strong support with an expected 10 000 in line 800 automobiles and 109 floats. The parade will be led on foot by Scouts and bands with floats and autos arranged, including a L N shops float and 2000 workers in line.
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Seneca Burr
Boy Scouts
Kopp
Confederate Veterans
C. J. Bodemer
Odd Fellows
Austinville
Fairview
Decatur
New Decatur
Woodmen
Grand Jury Indicts Eleven Minor Offenses in Morgan County
The Morgan County law and equity court grand jury returned eleven indictments on minor offenses and adjourned until August. Warrants are being served by Sheriff Forman’s deputies. An electrified American flag gifted to New Decatur by Alabama Power will be formally dedicated Friday at 8 PM at Gordon school grounds. Samuel Blackwell will deliver the address. Mayor A A Hardage will accept for the city and Mrs Hardage will flip the switch to start the current. A large crowd is expected for the ceremony delayed by weather.
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A. A. Hardage
Stevens
Daughters of the American Revolution
Decaturs
Betsy Ross
George Washington
Morgan County Law and Equity Court
Forman
New Decatur
Alabama Power Company
Samuel Blackwell
Cotton seed decrease figures for 1915 output
Washington June 29. The bureau of census reports 1915 cotton seed crushing by 844 mills produced 4,201,059 tons, down from 5,779,665 tons in 1914. Linters in 1915 totaled 930,459 bales versus 856,900 in 1914. Running bales 944,414.
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Washington
Bureau of Census Today
United States
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Alexander Sullivan
Ehhief
Oie
Mittee
Traction Company
Bne
Marvin Rankin
R. H. Wolcott
Wolcott
Central National Bank
Bailey & Pointer
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