Relations Strain as US Mexico Conflict Deepens
The United States near a breaking point with Carranza government over an alleged massacre of American cavalry by Carrancistas at Carrizal. President Wilson may order occupation of northern Mexico after a possible Carranza attribution. Mediation talks appear unlikely as US seeks defensive actions. Pope Benedict appeals to Wilson and Carranza to avert war.
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Germans Claim Russian Repulse and Verdun Gains
German war office reports repulsed Russian attacks south of Litsk and north of Vidzy in the Dvinsk area. They claim Thiaumont fortress and Fleury village near Verdun captured with 2,600 prisoners. Also reports Corporal Victor Chapman of New York killed at Verdun after downing three German planes.
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Paris
Victor Chapman
New York
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Four hundred die as Mercury sinks in Black Sea
Petrograd reports that the Russian passenger steamer Mercury was sunk by a mine in the Black Sea. About 500 persons were aboard, and four hundred are said to have perished according to the latest figures.
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Honeymoon Trip to Alaska Planned for Miss Rand and Stephen Birch
Miss Mary Rand and Stephen Birch wed today in St. Paul Minnesota. Birch is president of Kennecott Copper and a Morgan Guggenheim syndicate leader controlling Alaska Steamship Company. They will honeymoon aboard the liner Mariposa, fitted in Seattle with a bridal suite and private bath for the voyage to Alaska.
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Foes of the Saloon Rally Ahead of National Convention
Indianapolis June 24 A large crowd backing prohibition gathers as 10000 anti saloon league foes arrive from across the country for the national convention. The opening program includes speeches by Senator Morris Sheppard Dr Purley Baker and Daniel A Poling with Sam Small delivering the keynote address tomorrow and Monday events. The convention opens Tuesday with Bishop Luther B Wilson presiding and many prominent speakers planned.
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Sam Small
Carrizal fight reports show disorganization and losses
Across multiple locations dated June to July, the Carrizal engagement is described as highly disorganized with many wounded or isolated troopers. Reports indicate 16 men captured near Santa Maria were horse holders with similar fates to other stragglers.
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San Antonio
Texas
Girl 16 On Trial For Murder In Fort Worth Case
A 16 year old girl, Katherine Harrison, faces murder charges in Fort Worth over the death of W. L. Warren, a rooming house keeper she accused of wronging her. Both sides rested after direct evidence and the state provoked a break down when it introduced testimony into her character.
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Dunne Fitzgerald Wedding in Chicago Today
Miss Frances Fitzgerald daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry J Fitzgerald married Richard J Dunne son of Governor Dunne of Illinois in a ceremony at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church Chicago followed by a wedding breakfast at the bride’s home The event linked two prominent Illinois families and featured a church ceremony and reception today in June.
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Illlinois
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Grover Cleveland Wreath Sent On Death Anniversary
A committee of the Grover Cleveland Association sent a wreath to Princeton cemetery to honor the late President on the eighth anniversary of his death. The live cabinet members, Judge Alton B Parker, Mayor Mitchell, George B Cortelyou and others form the committee.
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New York
Grover
Chautauqua to Boost National Preparedness
Jamestown N Y June 24 the Chautauqua national assembly will devote the coming week to a symposium on national preparedness. Invited speakers include Judge Alton B Parker Major General Leonard Wood former congressman William M Calder of Brooklyn and Mrs Lucia Ames Mead of Boston head of the peace department of the National Council of Women.
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Leonard Wood
William M. Calder
Brooklyn
Lucia Ames Mead
Boston
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National Council of Women
Mexican forces advance toward San Antonio amid Treviño orders
Chihuahua City reports American columns moving from a Mexican field base toward San Antonio as Gen Treviso orders an attack if retreat does not occur and warns of the same treatment as Carrizal. Treviso claims all Carrizal survivors return as officers in Paso, Texas observe the march.
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American Trade Mission to Scandinavia Heads East
An American businessmen’s excursion to Scandinavia under the American Norwegian Chamber of Commerce departs New York today aboard the Bergensfjord. The group aims to boost trade with visits to Bergen Christiania Stavanger Trondhjem and other centers before continuing to Sweden and Denmark.
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Scandinavia
Troop Column Near Namiquipa Suspected in Carrizal Link
A glimpse of combat patrol movements notes a column headed toward San Antonio about 50 miles southeast of Namiquipa. The purpose remains unclear though it may be scouting for bandits while threats of an assault loom from the Carrizal battle’s remnants.
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San Antonio
Namiquipa
Statement of the Laredo Bank May 1 1916
Statement of the Laredo, Texas Clone of Business May 1 1916 as rendered to the Comptroller of the Currency. Condenses resources include Loans and Discounts, Furniture and Fixtures, Real Estate, United States Bonds, Other Bonds and Securities, Stock in Federal Reserve Bank, Cash and Exchange totaling 1 522 771.79 dollars. Officers J. K. Beretta president B. M. Alexander vice president Sam W. Brown cashier P. W. Buttron assistant cashier. Total liabilities Circulation 200 000.00 Deposits.
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United States
Federal Reserve Bank Cash and Exchange
Fort McIntosh Weather Report and Po-Do-Lax Ad
The Fort McIntosh observations show a 24 hour period ending 7 am with a high of 103 and a low of 78 degrees, south wind, clear skies, and unsettled conditions tonight and Sunday per The Times. A Po-Do-Lax summer laxative ad promotes gentle hepatic support and blood purification, claiming no side effects and urging readers to obtain a bottle at druggists.
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