Peace With Mexico May Bring Direct Talks With Carranza
The United States, seeking to restore peace in northern Mexico and along the border, prepares to pursue negotiations directly with the Carranza government. Secretary Lansing's vacation suggests confidence the crisis is over, with mediation favored but direct talks likely the forthcoming step.
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Union News Service
Washington, D. C
Mexico
United States
Villa
Columbus
N. M
Carrizal
Mex
Carranza
Eliseo Arredondo
State Department
Wilson
Lansing
Washington
FLEE WITH THEIR BABIES
New York records show an infantile paralysis wave on July 5 with twelve deaths in twelve hours. The epidemic drives thousands to flee the city for summer, with health officials estimating up to 50,000 children removed as part of the annual seasonal exodus.
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New York
Health Department
Romania to War: Ionescu and Filipescu Unite for Entente
London reports from Bucharest that Take Ionescu and M. Filipescu have joined forces and will act together. Both leaders favor Romania’s intervention in the war with the Entente, signaling a united conservative stance. The dispatches came via Amsterdam and the Central News.
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London
Bucharest
Amsterdam
Central News
Take Ionescu
Interior
M. Filipescu
Allias
Eruption of Strombolo Alarms Coastal Population
Rome reports Stromboli eruption intensifying with lava flow reaching the coast, destroying houses and forcing residents to flee to the sea and onto ships from Messina. Telephonic links to Messina are cut as relief efforts mobilize.
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Rome
Leva
Messin
Americans Remain in Mexico City as Crisis Looms
Washington reports that over 200 Americans stay in Mexico City despite danger. About sixty six Americans prepared to depart July 2 for Vera Cruz, while the rest likely remain regardless of events, according to Agent Rodgers.
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State Department
Mexico City
Vera Crus
Rodgers
Amendment Passed to Agricultural Appropriation Bill
The senate blocked an amendment and approved 1 000 003 for this year and 2 006 000 for next year to enlarge the Appleton forest reserve in Washington D C.
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Appleton
Barker Cannon Dead at Home on Goidans Bridge
Local reports confirm the death of Barker Cannon at his residence near Goidans Bridge in New York. Cannon, known for his influence in financial circles, passed away peacefully, with memorial arrangements expected to be announced.
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G. Cannon
Yoris Teadenown
Goidans Bridge
Een York
Military officers promoted and reorganized under TSOTParization
General Albert J. Mira leads a new division of militia affairs with two colonels elevated to brigadier generals. The promotions are to be submitted to the bearer in July as presidents wish.
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Arry Sram Thomas
Wathinztes
Albert J. Mira
New
Beaare
Witsos
French make gains near Verdun amid heavy fighting
Paris reports a daylong battle at Thiaumont northeast of Verdun where French forces recaptured the fort after furious combat and German losses. Berlin claims repulsed Allied attacks and says German forces took 3,200 prisoners since June 23 as counterattacks continued.
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Thieumont
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Tetalen
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Russians Take Two Towns in Galicia and Buckowina
London reports the capture of Kolomea and Obertine signaling a major Russian advance in Galicia and Buckowina. Kolomea, crucial for rail links, threatens Lemberg from the south and Hungary from the north, while Obertine lies south of the Dniester. A Baltic battle daylight clash saw German cruisers and heavy ships assault Russian torpedo boats and destroyers, backing German reinforcements that compelled a withdrawal, with Russians later resuming engagement.
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Obertine
Petrograd
Galicia
Buckowina
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Lemberg
Hungary
Russian War Office
Dniester
Copenhagen
Baltic
Tauscher Acquitted In Military Expedition Case
Captain Tauscher was acquitted in federal court of plans to set on foot and provide for a war against Canada. The jury found him not guilty as the foreman announced the verdict, and Tauscher celebrated with his wife and daughter present. Assistant U S Attorney Wood moved to dismiss supplemental indictments against Rauscher.
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Ain Tauscher
Canada
von Papen
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Rime. Gadski
Mme. Gadski
Letta
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Wood
Rauscher
OUR MEXICANS ARE HANGED Deming Raid Executions Stir No Disorder
Four Vic Ustas who took part in the Columbus raid were executed by hanging in the county jail. Sheriff W. G. Simpson led a 40 man New Mexico National Guards unit stationed at the armory. The event passed without disorder and the area was guarded through the night.
Compton to Rejoin Braves in Bold Return
Boston dispatch says elder Compton, sold to Lowizville of the American association, will rejoin the Braves after a major league club refused to waive him. The move follows Compton’s attempted sale and Court action by Boston.
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EU Oth Elder Compton
Lowizville
Braves
Watch Mexicans in United States
Federal actions affect Mexican nationals in the United States with new directives from Washington. Reports indicate heightened border controls and policy measures moving from New York City to other ports.
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United States
Washington
Federal Excate
Diext
Sue
New York City
America First Ideals Echoed In President’s Address
In Philadelphia on July 1 the president urged Americans to translate “America first” into deeds not words. He spoke on duties to country and world, urged justice for others, condemned self interest, and challenged all comers to act with truth and candor. He praised American patriotism and initiative while critiquing those who ignore others’ advice.
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America
CEF
Wilson
Independence Square
United States
Associated
Liilis
United States demands apology and indemnity over Petrolite attack
The State Department released a note to Austria Hungary demanding an apology the punishment of the submarine commander and reparation for injuries from the December 21 1915 attack on the Standard Petrolite. Washington rejects Austrian defenses and asserts the strike violated American rights in the Mediterranean.
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State Department
Austria-Hungary
United States
Dtis
Austria
Petro- Hte
Russians Claim Big Victory in East Galicia
London dispatch reports Russia boosting gains in East Galicia with a breakthrough toward Kolomea, a key rail hub. The clash around Kolomea and between the Pruth and Dniester yields 10 59 Teutonic prisoners taken, including 221 officers, adding to a June roundup of 205 000 men.
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London
Galicia
Petrograd
Kolomea
Pruth
Dnniester
Sir Roger Casement Found Guilty of Treason
London July 1 Sir Roger Casement was found guilty of high treason in the high court of justice. The jury retired 50 minutes before convicting. After the verdict he was sentenced to be hanged by Baron Reading the lord chief justice. Casement stood up bravely as the verdict was read.
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London
Roger Casement
High Court of Justice
Casement
Baron Reading
Public memorial plan for Lord Kitchener proposed
King George directed the commons to erect a public memorial in memory of the late Lord Kitchener. A Bucharest dispatch reports Romania’s sole munition factory destroyed by agents of Germany and Bulgaria, with plant machinery and millions of shekels lost.
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London
George
Commons
Lord Kitchener
Bucharest
Roumania
Judge Refuses Wartzell Divorce in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on July 5 Domestic Relations Court Judge Charles W Huffman denied a divorce petition filed by Professor Bart Zeil son of Bishop J C Hartzeil and former Toledo Wesleyan University professor against Helen Zeil wife of the late Zeil. The ruling ends the split request in the high profile case.
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Wartzell
Cincinnati
Charles W. Huffman
Bartzeil
J.C. Hartzeil
Tlinots Wesleyan University
Helen Baertzeil
Sentiaga Victory Brief Note
Unclear readable fragments describe a brief event linked to Sentiaga Victory with times and ages, but details are garbled. The text mentions a 9:28 time and numbers that may indicate ages or counts without coherent context or names.
President Yuan Declares Namkin Provisional Constitution
July 8 report says President L Yuan proclaims the restoration of the Namkin provisional constitution, demanded by revolutionaries. The mandate names Tsan Cai-Jul as premier.
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Peking
L Yuanhung
Namkin
Tsan Cai-Jul
Teutone Rule Favors Jews in Russia
New York July 3 reports that German Austrian rule affects Jews in Russia, with improvements hinted but details unclear in the fragmentary dispatch. The piece notes a shift in treatment and comments on conditions amid evolving governance.
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Russia
Tam
Was
Wader
Mantter
Aerial War Reports From Front Lines July 5
Berlin reports heavy German air activity with fifteen enemy planes shot down near the Somme and Meuse region. British and French squadrons claim mutual losses while German forces say no aircraft were lost on their side. British and French staffs condemn a German claim about a Lille raid as false. Paris notes captive batteries burned near Verdun and bombs dropped near Nancy Belfort. Sergeant Charnal credited with fifth German plane down.
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Meuse
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Luneville
Hughes to Open Campaign With Pacific Coast Swing
Charles E. Hughes plans to inaugurate his presidential campaign in the second week of August with a tour to ten leading cities on the Pacific coast and beyond. The tentative itinerary includes St Paul Portland San Francisco Los Angeles Salt Lake City Kansas City St Louis Chicago and others as a preliminary swing around the circle before broader whirlwind tours.
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Tneless
Charles E. Hughes
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Portland
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Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Kansas City
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Chicago
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Train Kills One Injures Five Near Farson Iowa
A passenger train struck a motorcar near Farson Iowa killing Danford Dudgeon of Stockport and injuring Banford Dudgeon Carl Dudgeon A V Frazey and his wife of Stockport. The injured were taken to a hospital and expected to recover.
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Farson
Danford Dudgeon
Stockport
Banford Dudgeon
Carl Dudgeon
A. V. Frazey
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Fairfield
Powder blast kills six at Emporium plant
Six men died instantly and another was fatally injured in a powder explosion at the Aetna Explosive company's plant in Emporium California. Five others were seriously burned. The blast demolished the ary house. The deceased are Max Lewis twenty five and Otto Toner twenty three both residents of Emporium.
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Aetna Explosive Company
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Otto Toner
Wealthy Man's Son Drowns at Private Beach
Colin W. Barrell, son of a prominent board of trade member, drowned while bathing at a private beach. The incident occurred during July 5 as he swam near the family estate. Colleagues and authorities awaited details about the accident and any contributing factors.
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Colin W. Barrell
Phitey
Governor Dunne Halts Execution for Sixth Time
Springfield reports Governor Dunne has again reprieved Elston Scott, condemned eyte murderer, delaying his scheduled Hanging at Wurphyrbore to July 14. The reprieve extends for 2 days.
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Springfield
Jay
Dunne
Elston Scott
Eyte
First Iowa Infantry Prepares to Leave for Mexican Border
Major Nelson arrives at Camp Dodge to finish medical inspections of the First Iowa Infantry as Col. Morgan plans mobilization. Troops are to entrain for the south once exams are approved, with artillery and the Second Infantry nearby. State maps and surveys progress while road and prison honor-system measures expand. Logan arranges rations for troops as equipment and blanket distribution continues.
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Kent Nelson
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Iowa Infantry
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George ‘Morgan
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