British Allies Push Offensive Across Fronts in Europe
British bombardment on a broad front continues with heavy shelling and successful trench raids. Thousands of prisoners are reported, while German war offices note repulsed reconnoitering attacks and rising allied activity across Italy France and Russia. Rumania shows military interest as pro‑ally sentiment grows in Bucharest.
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London
Associated Press
Somme
Vimy Ridge
Italy
Galicia
Volhynia
Trentino
la Bonsee
Berlin
Rumania
Kovel
Bukowina
Carpathians
Bucharest
Rumana
German Attack Repulsed Near Fleury On Verdun Front
Paris reports that German troops launched another assault on French positions near Fleury on the Verdun front but were checked by French fire. Fighting continued near the Thiaumont work, which the Germans had captured earlier, with no net change at that location. West of the Meuse minimal infantry actions occurred, while artillery duels raged between Avocourt and Chattan Court.
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Paris
Fleury
Verdun
War Office
Thiaumont
The
Meuse
Avocourt
Chattancourt
King of Greece issues demobilization orders
King Constantine signed a royal decree for general demobilization of the Greek army. The crisis continues with uncertain prospects as allies’ demands are carried out. Seybrakokis from Veniaelos will not be sworn in as chief of police. Rear Admiral Daminnos is named minister of marine, while Vice Admiral Coundreitis refused the post.
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Greece
Athens
London
Constantine
Veniaelos
Seybrakokis
Daminnos
Coundreitis
Italians Drive Austrians Back on Trentino Front
Rome reports Italians push Austrians toward farther distance on the Trentino front. The war office says Monte Glamondo and Monte Cavioso captured north of Fuaine. Italians advance on Aslago plateau, seize southern Arsa valley slopes and reach Monte Resta Monte Interrotta and Monte Mosclag. Monte Colombera taken. advance reaches Gitamarre valley.
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Rome
London
Trentino
War Office
Monte Glamondo
Fuaine
Monte Cavioso
Posina
Asties
Aslago
Arsa
Monte Resta
Monte Interrottao
Monte Mosclag
Monte Colombera
Gitamarre
German gains in Volhynia and Moroccan revolt strike
From Berlin via London on June 28 the war office said German forces checked the Russian advance in Volhynia capturing the village of Winlenka and positions south of Sokul. In Rabat French troops stopped a rebellion in the El Quad region of Al Werla after fierce fighting.
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Berlin
War Office
la Barse Canal
Somme
London
Volhynia
Winlenka Weal
Sokul
Rabat
Morocco
Paris
el Quad
Alwerla
Nebraska Banks Show Large Deposit Increase
Lincoln Nebraska June 28 Nebraska bank deposits rose by nearly 34 million dollars and the number of depositors surpassed 70 000 between April 31 1916 and May 20 1916 according to the state banking department report The total state deposits reached 141 557 000 with 408 828 depositors Part of the rise comes from national banks converting to state banks.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
State Banking Department
Teddy Roosevelt seeks snake serum for troops
Oyster Bay June 8 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt writes Dr Rital Brasil of Sao Paulo asking for rattlesnake serum for regular Mexico and national guardsmen at the border. The request follows urging from Governor Regie H. Post of Porto Rico that he use his influence to obtain the serum.
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Oyster Bay
L. L
Theodore Roosevelt
Rital Brasil
Sao Paulo
Brasil
Mexico
Regie H. Post
Porto Rico
Prem Mt
Aviators urged to volunteer for Army service in Chicago
The Aero Club of Illinois issued a call today asking licensed aviators countywide to volunteer for military service ahead of a federal call. The appeal followed talks between local aero club officials and Albert Bond Lambert, head of the U S aviation reserve and vice president of the Aero Club of America.
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Chicago
Army
Aero Club of Tiiiol
Aero Club
Albert Bond Lambert
United States Aviation Reserve
Aero Club of America
Foreign Regiments Opposed by Mitchel
New York June 9 Mayor Mitchel objects to a regiment of troops composed entirely of German birth citizens He says forming such a unit would draw racial lines in American military affairs and urges recruitment into regular National Guard or federally recruited forces rather than a single nationality unit.
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New York
Mitchel
Snd
National Guard
Ord
Germany presses Swiss on commodity exchange demand
A Zurich Matin dispatch says Germany’s demand on Switzerland is framed as an ultimatum expiring at 6 p.m. Thursday. The Swiss parliament announced last week that Berlin seeks permission for exporting cotton and foodstuffs collected by German agents, threatening to halt coal iron and other crucial materials if not granted.
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Paris
Zurich
Matin
Germany
Switzerland
Casement Trial Defense Claims German Gold Not Involved
London reports dramatic developments in the Sir Roger Casement treason trial. Casement's defense includes a forthcoming statement from the prisoner, challenging jurisdiction and denying German gold financed the Irish uprising. Witnesses are not called. attorney general’s remarks cited as attempts to taint his honor. The defendant asserts he rejected German offers and left Germany poorer.
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Sir Roger Casement
Bir
Roger
Francia P. Doyle
Philadelphia
Casement
Associated Press
Casements
Doyle
Germany
Alexander Sullivan
Sir Roger
England
Makge
Ireland
Son's murder causes death by own action in Cornel Bluffa
Report from Cornell Bluffa details the death by own action of Ashahbel Jones father of Howard Jones, Northwestern fireman, following a murder by Greeks three years prior that sparked rioting in Council Blutts. A daughter discovered the body early this morning. authorities note the father had long posed with his own death option.
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Cornell Bluffa
Ashahbel Jones
Howard Jones
Northwestern
Council
Roosevelt Plans 4 Brigade Division For Quick War Service
New York report says Colonel Roosevelt seeks Wilson's consent to form a fully equipped division of about 12 000 men ready for immediate service if war with Mexico is declared. The plan calls for four brigades two cavalry one infantry and one field artillery with engineers hospitals signal corps and modern machine guns plus armored planes. Recruiting has faced delays as old colleagues are told to assist in completing the force.
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Wilson
Mexico
New York
Roosevelt
Artill
Cowboys Take Up Trail of Bandits
Reported Parker murderers may have been killed across the border as six bandits are said to have been wiped out. Diamond A and U Bar cowboys pursue into Mexico while six Mexicans are held in Ha chita on suspicion. Mexican and American authorities pledge investigations after complaints of mistreatment of Hawhita residents following the Parker killings.
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N. M
William Parker
Hachita
Bhamber
Diamond
Diamond A
U Bar
Mexico
Parker
Orsugaray
Hrooke
Duke of Devonshire to govern Canada announced
Official notice from London states the Duke of Devonshire will succeed the Duke of Connaught as Governor General of Canada. The announcement was made on June 24 in London and confirms a change in the Canadian viceroyalty. The arrangement places the Duke of Devonshire in the ceremonial leadership role for Canada amid imperial oversight and colonial administration.
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Duke OF Devonshire
Canada
London
Duke of Connaught
Rockefellers Declare 30 Percent Dividend
Directors of the Colorado Fuel and Iron company, a Rockefeller property, today declared a dividend of 40 percent on the preferred stock to the account of accumulated dividends on that issue. There was in all 69 percent unpaid.
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New York
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Rockefeller
Novel French room heater woven into carpet
A new French heating concept uses a carpet woven with wires fed from a light socket to distribute electric heat evenly across the floor. The design aims to provide uniform warmth for living spaces by embedding heating elements directly in floor coverings.
Mexican Troops Exchange Fire With US Patrol at Nogales
In Nogales Arizona on June 29 eight Mexican soldiers tried crossing into the United States but were repelled by a US entry post. Major William Brooke ordered readiness to fire as shots were exchanged near the immigration office, with both sides reporting firing lapses and a tense confrontation ongoing as military authorities investigated the incident.
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Nogales
Ariz
Sonora
Liebknecht Trial: Attempted Treason Charge in War
Berlin June 28 Dr Carl Liebknecht world leader faces court martial over alleged involvement in May peace demonstration. He denies treason but admits part in protest. Initially charged with death penalty, the accusation was revised to time of peace treason and penal servitude.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Soaliet
Tha Wy
Fle
Ces
Dr. Liebknecht
Guitt
Border Army Mobilizes 200000 Men for Mexican Border
New York reports supplies exist for an army of 200000 for 40 days. 2000 motor trucks purchased from 20 firms at about 4000 dollars each. 14061 troops from New York and other states on route to the border. New York guards to mobilize 18600 as a divisional unit at Brownsville Texas. Major General Ryan plans to depart for the border with his staff.
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New York
Quarterminster’s Department of the United States Army
Leonard Wool
Department of the East
War Department
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Vermont
Herder
John Hh. Bellinger
Bellinger
National Guard of
Brownsville
Tex
John F
Ryan
Guards to undergo strenuous service near border
San Antonio June 20 report says national guardsmen will begin hard marching and conditioning within two days of reaching the border. Units will rotate daily on active camplike marches as Pershing’s men pursue Villa. Cavalry artillery and truck units will test transport capabilities amid patrols at Piedras Negras and Eagle Pass. A central Red Cross supply station will serve the eastern American line with a western depot at El Paso.
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San Antonio
Tex
Harding
Dupill
Pershing
Villa
Conilijong
Hillan
Unite
Piedras Negras
Opidsiten
Refugees Move North by Naval Transports
Five hundred American refugees from the west coast of Mexico are being moved north to San Diego aboard the naval transport Buffalo and the supply ship Clack. Admiral Winglow said Buffalo had most of the refugees, taking on the last contingent at Guaymas. The state department asked railroads to grant half fare rates from landing ports to homes. some roads have consented.
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Washington
Mexico
San Diego
Cal
Buffalo
Clack
Winglow
Guaymas
State Department
Peace urged across borders by Mexican official in Juarez
El Paso report quotes Andrea Carela calling for peace as war looms. He said the conflict would be hell on earth and last long, made at army headquarters in Juarez with armed civilians guarding. General Gonzales and staff were present though Carranga regulares were absent.
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el Paso
Tex
Andrea Carela
Oat EE Paso
Juares
Gonzales
Carranga
Muster halt orders halt at Springfield troops
Chief mustering staff Lt Col Er M Lewis received a telegram from General Barry ordering a temporary halt to musterings and an immediate inventory of units already mustered. The move is seen as the final step before troops entrain for the Mexican border.
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Springfield
Er. M. Lewis
Barry
Contra Department
Chicago
Rail men urged to speed up troops movement
In Antonio Texas on June 28 the quartermasters department communicated with railway officials to expedite moving the national guard to border stations. Army officers foresee transport difficulties for thousands of men until lines converge, raising danger of congestion. Hullrond officials study routes to relieve mobile travel. Border commanders report no new clocked events beyond sentries exchanging shots at Nogales last night.
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Antonio
Tex
Offlere
Quartermasters Department
National Guard
Hullrond
All Viete
Nogales
Farmers of Dakota Backing Own Ticket
Purge North Dakota June 21 The newly organized farmers nonpartisan political league fields a complete ticket led by Lynn Mracter for governor The threeway race for United States senator on the Republican ticket features Gov Hanna Senator McCumber and R A Nestoe in the contest Voter interest centers on this trio and the league's influence in the statewide primary today.
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Farmers Nonpartisan Political League
Lynn Mracter
United Tes
L. I. Hanna
P. J. McCumber
R. A. Nestoe
Wilson to Present Formal Declaration Before Congress
A day of grace is noted as de facto government acts to liberate Negro cavalrymen and meet future guarantee demands. Tonight marks the expiration of advance intimations that the First Chief will seek to quibble and avoid addressing the issue squarely.
Slim Hope to Avert War With Mexico As Troops Near Border
Washington June 28 A latest note from Carranza and the threat of a U S punitive expedition place the nation on a knife edge. Thousands of guardsmen move south and troops already in Mexico stand ready to act as Congress is urged to authorize force. The quartermaster corps reports ample supplies and clothing for a large army as diplomatic discussions continue with Carranza and Arredondo.
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Quartermaster’s Department
Washington
United States
Mexico
Congress
Wilson
Carranza
Carranzi
Chihuahua City
Carranza Cavalry Concentrates East of Wershing Line
Report from Columbus New Mexico states Carranza cavalry are massing near the American expeditionary force line between Colonia Dublan and El Valle. A truck convoy notes drilling and mobility as troops prepare, with many empty cars kept ready for rapid infantry transport amid reports of bandit activity in the area.
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N. M
Carranza
Wershing
Colonia Dublan
el Valle
Readinean
Investigation bureau targets southern ports over Orme incident
Washington June 23 Agents of the investigation bureau were instructed to keep a lone word on all southern ports to prevent Orme being booed for Mexico. Information had been received that several advmonmers in Florida ports were suspected of watching an opportunity to take on shipments of rr.
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Washington
Investigation Bureau
Department of Juntion
Orme
Mexico
Boen
Piorida
Washington debate on IA relief aid amid draft amendment
Washington reports detail Senate actions on an IA amendment to a military draft resolution and a $1,000,000 relief fund for dependents of entrapped men. Conferees Fenpture Chamber lain and others updated the panel and were told to resume talks with House counterparts to drop relief references and pursue exemptions for enlisted soldiers with dependents.
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Senate
Chamberlain
Warren
Hitchcock
Hose
Hoy
Naon optimistic on war delay despite mediation note
New York June 28 Rotaulos Naon Argentine ambassador to the United States said he had made no offer of mediation between the United States and Mexico yet was confident that the present war situation can be peacefully retired.
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New York
16 Year Old Bride Found Guilty of Murder in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth Texas on June 2 a circuit court jury convicted 16 year old Mrs Katherine Vance Harrison of murder. She admitted killing W L Worres hotel proprietor but said he deceived her about her virtue. Harrison, a niece of US Senator Charles A Cul of Texas, had married Harrison two days after the killing and was sentenced to five years imprisonment.
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Tex
Katherine Vance Harrison
Charles Plarrinon
Circuwit Eourt
Aire
Harrivont
W. L. Worres
Harrison
United States
Charles A. Cull
Texas
Tagesblatt Suspended by Berlin Military Commander
Merlin reports on June 28 that the Yugeblatt, a leading Berlin newspaper, had its appearance prohibited by orders of the military commander. This marked a rare suspension after months of quiet in Berlin press life.
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