British guns bark south to Somme River front
British artillery intensifies the assault along the Somme front as Berlin notes a growing grand offensive by the allies. Paris reports Kolomea captured by the French and Russians within ten miles, while Petrograd says German attacks compel Von Hindenburg to deploy a new offensive from Riga to Dvinsk. Rome calls up 1882-95 classes, signaling a larger Italian force and continued advance in the Trentino.
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United Press
Newa
Berlin
Isonzo
Vienna
Goritz
Somme
Paris
Echo de Paris
Kolomea Hs
Kolomea
Petrograd
Riga
Dvinsk
Belived von Hinderburg
Rome
Trentino
Mexican foreign office issues 3000-word denial to U S note
The Mexican foreign office released a lengthy 3000-word statement in response to the U S note, denying many charges and asserting counter charges against the United States. It does not repeat a demand for withdrawal of American forces. The exact timing and nature of the reply relative to the U S note remain unclear.
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United Press
Daily News
Mexico City
Foreign Office
Lansing
United States
United Gates
Desirable Houses for Rent Promoted by Realty Agent Nelson
J A Nelson, a Limestone realty dealer, states that desirable homes for rent are scarce in Ludington. He notes many residents claim vacant houses exist but asserts he can verify the market with renter applications and that most families can’t afford the poorest or the largest houses.
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Lawington
J. A. Nelson
Real
Ludington
America First rally: Wilson urges action over ideals
President Wilson redefines America first as translating ideals into action. He tells the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World in Philadelphia that duty to country requires sacrifice and practical implementation, urging readiness to uphold liberty and humanity at any cost. The speech credits a call to translate beliefs into deeds and to place the nation above self.
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Philadelphia
America
Wilson
Associated Advertising Clubs
Independence Square
July 11 Big Day in Ludington for Pike Tour
Preparations under W A Cartier for the Western Michigan Pike visit to Ludington on July 11 include speeches and band music at Stearns hotel. Dignitaries from Illinois and Tennessee will attend along with Michigan and Chicago boosters. Citizens urged to meet at Pentwater, decorate cars, and join a parade to welcome the tourists. The Pike tour departs Chicago July 10 and travels along the lake shore to Mackinac.
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W. A. Cartier
Ludington
Mr. Cartier
Pentwater
Mason County
Manistee
Scottville
Matlstee
Michigan
Chicago
Judge Allison
Chattanooga
Tenn
Richard Tardy
W. G. Edens
Illinois Good Roads’ Association
Robert W. Dunn
Chicago Association of Commerce
Cartier
Stearns Hotel
the Stearns
Chicagoon
Lake Shore
Mackinac
Freed on charge of attempted move against Canada
Capt Hans Tauscher was acquitted by the jury on a conspiracy to start a military move against Canada and destroy the Welland canal. Madame Gadski, wife of the defendant, attended and lauded the jurors. The report blends court outcome with unrelated ads and anecdotes from the era.
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Canada
United Press
Daily News
New York
Hans Tauscher
Welland Canal
Aug Ork
Madame Gadski
Jim Donna
Manistee Bus Tour Offers Round Trip Fare and Reservations
Leave Manistee at 10 a.m. return at 10 p.m. Fare is $1.50 round trip by auto bus and $2.00 by touring car. Reserve Saturday and by Monday morning at latest.
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Manistee
Weather Outlook Shows Showers Tonight and Saturday
The forecast calls for probable showers tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. Winds are variable and mostly easterly to southerly, moderating through the period.
Pancho Villa Joins Carranzistas With Hundreds of Men
Juan Teo driguez, a Mexican resident of Texas, reported in Eagle Pass that Pancho Villa linked with Carranzistas at Montecleyto with several hundred fighters. He claimed positive identification during the meeting.
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Texas
United Press
Daily News
Eagle Pass
Juan Teodriguez
Torreon
Pancho Villa
Montecleyto
Adrigue
Americans flee urged as Carranza delay nears end
Washington reports Secretary Lansing pressed Mexican Ambassador Arredondo to speed Carranza's reply to U S demands as the state department warned all Americans to leave Mexico immediately or risk danger. Only about 500 Americans remain in Mexico City and nearby areas while militia movements press toward the border and White House awaits Carranza's response.
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Washington
Lansing Tong
Arredondo
Carranza
Lansing
Tie
United States
New York
State Department
Conaul Rodgers
Mexico City
Mexico
Meni+ gan
White House
President Wilson to speak in Detroit July 10
President Wilson accepted an invitation to address the salesman ship congress in Detroit on July 10. A fresh Mexican crisis could prevent his appearance, the president said, in Washington.
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President Wilson
Detroit
Washington
Jime
Wilson
Four Villistas Die in Deming Double Execution
Four Villistas convicted of first degree murder for participating in the Columbus raid were executed today at Deming. They were hanged in pairs on double scaffolds as outward apathy marked the grim proceedings in the related incident.
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Deming
Columbus
Fly Swatters Free at Swan's Call Ady
Local ad invites readers to visit Swan's for free fly swatters, noting availability and urging quick pickup. Ady signs the notice.
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Swan's
Ady
S. DODGE SQUIRE FOR REPRESENTATIVE
S. Dodge Squire of Sheridan township announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for representative from Mason county. A 36 year Mason resident and 15 year Sheridan supervisor, he is portrayed as well acquainted with public affairs and a plain speaking advocate for local constituents. His backers believe his loyalty and aggressive record would benefit Mason county at Lansing.
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Mason County
Dodge Squire
Sheridan Township
Squire
Sharidan
Tie
Hig Halliwick
Sheridan Supervisors
Wild & Dodge Squire
Lansing
Wrecks Two Flyers 4000 Feet in the Air
Paris reports Lt Nungesser of the French aerial service fought two German fighters at Verdun. After absorbing 1600 rounds and wounds he downed one plane with a single shot and destroyed the second after 64 shots. He landed badly yet was seen driving a car 24 hours later. Clyde Balsley is reported out of danger after recent injuries.
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Paris
France
Nungesser
Verdun
Clyde Balsley
Petition for Vote on Prohibition Reaches Final Step
Lansing June 10 final legal step to insure a vote on the prohibition amendment was taken when Supt Mindsop of the temperance league and Major Loomis, campaign manager, filed petitions with the secretary of state requesting submission on November 7. Petitions bear the signatures of 75,000 voters though law requires 44,000.
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Lansing
Mindsop
Anticsaloon League
Major Loomis
Canpaign
Secretary of State
Eran
Mrs. Adelaide Padgett Dies Resident of City for Years
Mrs. Adelaide Padgett aged 70 died Thursday night at her home on North Harrison after a few days illness. Born in New York she came to Ludington 34 years ago and earned many friends with her cheerful personality. She belonged to the Christian Science church and was a Maccabee. Surviving are a husband and three children Hans of California William Wilmer of Seattle and Bert Padgett of Ludington. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Dance event listed for Saturday night July or July 4 with mention of 6-30-21.
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Adelaide Padgett
North Harrison Street
Padgett
New York
Ludington
Chratian Science Church
The
Maccabees
Hans
California
William Wilmer
Seattle
Bert Padgett
Ludingto
Road Board Recommends Screened Gravel for Magon County Road
County supervisors heard the equalization committee report and a roads and bridges study on the Ludington to Scottville Magon county road. They endorsed building with screened gravel and stone base at a state trunkline reward of 2400 dollars per mile, with the Ludington half mile unaffected. Madison dissented.
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Equalization Committee
Magon
Ludington
Scottville
Madison
M. DN. Young
A. J. Pratt
Frank Griffith
Kistler
F.C. Comstock
Sundington
Rcommittiee
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