Carranza urged to free prisoners within 48 hours
Reports from Washington indicate the United States may act if Mexican forces do not release the captured American troopers at Carrizal within 48 hours. President Wilson plans a possible congress presentation as troops mobilize along the border to back Funston’s units. Officials expect a Carranza reply to the note demanding release and a policy statement clarifying U.S. intentions.
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United States
Wilson
Thursler
Carranza
Chautauqua Opens With Parade and Lectures in Brookline
Crowds filled Brookline for seven joyous days as the chautauqua opened with a parade from Elm Street to Main Street and a welcome by Fred N. Tate. Rev. J. M. Wells outlined the university concept merging learning and entertainment. The program features concerts by the Brookline Choir Boys and a lecture by Dr. Lincoln Wirt on the Arctic conquest.
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Chautanuqua Committee
J. M. Wells
Brookline Choir Boys
A. H. Morse
Angelus
Lincoln Wirt
The
Arctic
Robert E. Carell
Elm Street
Main Street
South Main Street
Fred N. Tate
Mr. Wells
New York
Chautauqua
John H. Vincent
J. T. Burrus
Gray
Evans
KE W Smith
Springfield Band
Camp Fire
Red Cross
North Carolina Troops Prepare For Federal Service
The article notes many North Carolina infantry may be unfit for service after medical exams. It reports reception of a unit tonight and Thursday morning, with a third infantry expected Saturday. Officials say typhoid vaccination is complete and rifle practice will begin later this week before entrainment.
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Carolina Infantry
Third Infantry
Will Black Captured for Greene County Trial
Will Black a 36 year old Negro youth is taken with militia to Snow Hill Greene County for trial on a March 30 charge of criminally assaulting a six year old white girl A special term of court opened at Snow Hill The boy's father Joseph Black was lynched on April 5 after being moved from Nimston Lenoir County jail for aiding an escape The sheriff party members who attempted capture were not present when Will Black was seized He has been kept in confinement locally for safety
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Releigh
Will Black
Snow Hill
Greene County
Joseph Black
Lenoir
Nimston
House Disagrees 10 Senate Amendments On Hay Resolution
The House voted 119 to 5 to disagree with the Senate amendments to the Hay resolution which would remove the $1000 relief for dependent families of draftees. All Senate changes were rejected without discussion. a conference was requested and conferees named. The House naval committee also favorably reported the Padgett naval militia federalization bill.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Congress
House Naval Committee
Padgett Naval Militia
Two More Survivors From Carrizal Battle Reported
Two African American soldiers, half dead from hardships, were marching into Juarez today after being captured by de facto government troops at Gusman. They are believed to be survivors of the Carrizal fight.
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Associated Press
Hi Paso
Juarez
Gusman
May F Jones Named Governor's Private Secretary
Governor Locke Craig announced Miss May F Jones of Asheville as his private secretary to succeed the late Col John P Iwerr. The appointment was reported from Raleigh on June 27 by the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
Locke Craig
May F. Jones
Asheville
Col
John P. Iwerr
Hiram Johnson Backs Charles E Hughes in California
Governor Hiram Johnson a Progressive leader endorses Charles E Hughes stating he upholds Hughes record and will support him in the contest in Sacramento.
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Hiram Johnson
Charles E. Hughes
Allies Prepare for Major Offensive on Verdun Front
Reports from Verdun say little change in lines as French and German forces trade minor gains. British artillery remains highly active along the Franco Belgian front for several days amid growing signs of a coordinated Allied attack. in Verdun French advances near Thiaumont works and around Fleury are noted with no shifts in positions. Submarine activity continues in the Mediterranean with ships Cardiff and Fourites sunk. Constantinople reports Turkish success in Armenian operations as Russians retreat near the Black Sea coast after defeats.
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Berlin
London
Verdun
Paris
Thiaumont
Anti-Saloon League Opens National Convention
The Indianapolis start of the Anti-Saloon League of America annual convention features Fr S Schumaker welcoming the gathering and Rev Br L Davis of North Carolina delivering a pro prohibition address. Davis argues prohibition will drive liquor from America and calls for a saloonless nation across the nation.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Anti-Saloon League of American
S. Schumaker
Anti-Saloon League of America
BR. L. Davis
Anti-Saloon League of
North Carolina
Davis
America
Mr. Davis
Carolina
California
Maine
Mexico
Society of Business
Serace
North Carolina Bar Association Opens Annual Convention
Members of the North Carolina Bar gather at Wrightsville Beach for the opening session of the State Bar association annual convention. President Harry Skinner of Greenville delivers the annual address. Thomas W. Shelton of Norfolk speaks at tonight's session. Reports from committees and officer elections follow on Thursday.
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Associated Press
Wrightsville
Legal Profession of
North Carolina
State Bar Association
Harry Skinner
Greenville
Thomas W. Shelton
Norfolk
National
Boy Falls From Bicycle Injures Head on Main Street
At about 8 30 this morning Henry Phagan a 13 year old white boy fell from his bicycle on Main Street suffering a concussion of the brain. Dr F R Taylor was called and the boy was found unconscious. He is reported to be recovering satisfactorily but the doctor cannot yet state a definite prognosis. The cause of the fall is not known.
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Henry Phagan
F. R. Taylor
Main Street
Automobile Makers Ready to Furnish Cars for War
New York June 27. Automobile manufacturers across the United States say they can supply the government with 900 motor trucks per day and 1000 passenger cars. The figure was stated by Alfred Reeves general manager of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Alfred Reeves
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Militiamen Pass Physical as Company M at Camp Glenn
Lieutenant Armstrong reports Eighty four of one hundred four Company M militiamen passed the Camp Glenn physical test. High Point leads in muster, Charlotte and Gastonia units show several rejections. Rejected men receive transport home while Asheville hospital and field corps prepare for 108 men.
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War Department
Asheville
Camp Glenn
High Point
Dr. Hiatt
Jim H. Millechampe
Billy Armstrong
Enterprise
Company M
Armstrong
Summer conference at children's home notes high interest
The Methodist Protestant summer conference near the city draws ministers from across the state with strong attendance. Notable talks include Dr H L Elderice on New Times and the Old Book and Dr Forlines on human suffering. The Thomasville orphanage meeting features Dr Sylvester Newlin as annual speaker.
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Jnn
H. L. Elderice
Theological Seminary
Westminster
Kidertes
Jesus
E. Forlines
Westminster Seminary
Forlines
Roosevelt to Dine With Hughes at New York Hotel
The Associated Press reports that Colonel Roosevelt has accepted an invitation to dine with Mr Hughes at his New York hotel tomorrow night. The announcement was learned today in New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Ek. Hughes
Weather outlook for coast and interior
Partly cloudy conditions prevail inland with chances of local showers along the coast tonight and into Wednesday. Winds remain light and variable across regions.
Red Men Pay Dues and Benefits for Militia Members
The Independent Order of the Red Men will cover dues and benefits for members serving in the Mexican crisis. About 1,000 members are or may join the military, with annual dues around seven dollars. The plan also pays sick benefits, aiming to ensure care if a member is wounded or dies on the border.
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Order of the Red Men
Red Men
Cabinet Briefs On Mexican Crisis In Washington
Washington cabinet session closes with no new orders. Secretary Lansing says no change in the crisis and awaits word from General Carranza. Secretaries Baker and Daniels report no new army or navy orders issued.
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Associatec
Washington
Lansing
Carranza
Baker
Daniels
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Newlin
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Charlotte
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Southern Railway
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