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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
1
Reports from Villa faction leaders and Carranza cavalry concentrations indicate growing border tensions. Mexican chieftains linked to Villa, including Castillo and Banda affiliates, travel near Juarez as U S forces bolster lines east of Nogales with patrols and mobile units.
Report from Nogales Arizona says eight Mexican soldiers were driven back by a U S sentry as they attempted to cross into the American side. Major William Brooke at the immigration post warned that any party acting suspiciously would be met with force and ordered immediate response if provoked.
Argentine ambassador to the United States Naon looks for peace amid talks between the United States and Mexico. He expresses confidence that the current revisions will lead to a peaceful settlement and emphasizes communication to resolve conference issues.
The Senate presses for changes to the house drafted resolution on dependents relief. After a reported disagreement, it orders further action under its control and signals continued insistence on the clause in question.
A Kansas Army unit report states Colonel Lewis of the First Regiment Uniformed Rank of the Knights of Mythias says the Uniform Rank commander offers 2,000 trained men for service in case of war. The letter suggests broader mobilization plans amid wartime concerns.
French troops rout tribes in the Fort Ouad region of Algeria after a stronghold falls. Rebels resist but are defeated as two French columns storm the position and leaders surrender.
Army officers investigate a report that the six slayers of William Parker and his wife were killed across the border near Hachita. Relatives claim the attackers were wiped out. scouts chase a hat trail into Mexico as six Mexicans are detained on suspicion.
Vienna June 28 The first Austrian commentary labels US policy toward Mexico as imperialist and aims at annexation of Mexico and Central America. It attributes the move to a long, logical pattern starting under Cleveland and accelerated by the Spanish American War.
British artillery and infantry actions continue on the Verdun front as Allied forces push in the area near Vimy Ridge. Reports note fierce German assaults checkered by Allied bombardment and trench raids, while Roosevelts ahead is linked to a potential volunteer division. local cases include Reuben Arras facing hearing for disturbing the peace.
Mexican ambassador designate Eliseo Arredondo sent a note to Washington protesting alleged outrages by about 3,000 American troops marching from San Geronimo toward Valle. The note cites 3,800 civilians mistreated at La Cruz and demands punishment and measures to prevent recurrence. Officials awaited President Wilson’s congress plan. Carranza would not accept negotiations or delayed action. Rodgers reported Carranza’s reply was expected, with no clear sign of change in Washington’s stance.
In Washington D C June 28 the House debated an urgent deficiency appropriation bill of about 28000 to fund pay, equipment and transport for national guardsmen. Former Speaker Cannon attacked what he called a wishy washy course and urged entering Mexico with enough force to establish a military government.
Mrs Mary Vance Humphrey a renowned Kansan dies in Los Angeles after years in Junction Citys literary and club circles She had lived with her daughters Adele and Smiths family in Los Angeles and funeral plans were disclosed with daughter in law J W Humphreys traveling from Lawrence to Junction City for the service She authored The Squatter Saver reign and other Kansas works
Citizens face dog tax enforcement as warrants were served this morning. Those named were released on payment of the dog tax. The court rules dog owners must pay taxes and fines plus costs if brought before court. Seven more warrants issued.
Casement took the stand in his treason trial over Sinn Fein raids in Ireland denying payment for activities and stating money had been offered him numerous times. Also notes Rev L H Holt of Ottawa en route to Bogue Kansas for a niece’s wedding, and the closing of J J Gray’s office due to his son's death. Amick went to Kansas City this afternoon.
Weather report notes party clouds and cooler conditions. Forecast covers Thursday with cooler conditions likely in the west portion.
General Martin announced authorization to raise one cavalry troop two field artillery batteries engineers and two ambulance companies for the fourteenth division. Units to be mustered in and join Kansas contingents at Port Douglas Ariz. Daily camp schedule outlined with reveille at 5 15 a m and taps at 10 30 p m. A hospital corps member from Denver plans to join Fort Riley. baseball gear collected locally for troops with donor names to be posted on equipment.
Lawrence Shriners visited Ottawa yesterday with a large delegation. They toured the campus by auto for a barbecue, watched a Main Street parade, and attended a ceremonial sun at the college gym. The party dined on campus, saw a minstrel show, and returned home after 11 pm with many praising the day. Notables included Mr and Mrs Powers and Senator and Mrs Wilson.
Kansas National Guard units move toward Eagle Pass Texas as Major General Thomas H Barry orders rapid deployment. Second Infantry likely first with 1200 troops to be transported by rail. Pullman cars prepared. other states coordinate to El Paso and San Antonio deployments.
Mike Lucas of Busy Bee ice cream parlor has a letter from his sister in England claiming talks point to a near peace and widespread belief that the European war may end by August according to general impressions from the letter.
Work continues on both spans of Rush Bridge with reinforced concrete cross beams for the road and sidewalk. A temporary span and ongoing paving between interurban rails on Massachusetts Street delay traffic as crews advance toward a full east side sidewalk.
The Haskell conference and institute progressed with Dean Butler of the University delivering vocal numbers and readings by Mrs Butler. Frances Brown discussed farm accounts, and yesterday featured beef cattle judging directed by Professor Johnson with several breeds on display drawing students and visitors.
Twelve boys from Methodist Church Scout Troop No 3 rode four miles west of town on bicycles for examination training. They learned cooking tracking and woodcraft with compass and tree felling lessons. A second examination is scheduled for Saturday July 1 as trails are laid to run through town.
The 12 year old grandson of Dr E Z F Phillips rode solo from Kansas City to Lawrence yesterday leaving at 10 and arriving at 8 30 after a pleasant journey His mother Mrs E F Russell and sister Ruth joined him in Lawrence and will visit the Phillips home Also modern Woodmen camp No 195 decided to pay dues for members serving in Company H at its last meeting.
A broken OCR passage notes a marriage license for E. F. Hyland and Jev of Baldwin City and a judge C A Smart in court today with motions heard but no action taken.
Epworth League delegates from the Manship City district gather in Lawrence for the annual convention at First Methodist Church. Dr J D Van Buskirk of Seoul Korea speaks on medicine and youth leadership. the schedule includes social events, meals at the church, and sessions through Friday evening with worship, meditation, and reports.
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