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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1916

Page

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Answering Before Wednesday on Carranza Delay

Report states the JST stance that no extension will be granted beyond Wednesday. Officials insist on timely action and expect results within the stated deadline.

Break in Breakthrough Action Increases Swift U S Pressure

Report indicates if the Carrizal cavalry captives are not released within forty eight hours the United States will act. Officials say the president will not wait beyond Wednesday for a reply from General Villa as diplomatic efforts continue. Carranza’s stance affects border militia mobilization and U S relations.

Ted Wreasashington Carrizal United Impres Nva United States Carranza

House Strikes Down Sears Endorsement in Defense Bill

Washington June 27 The House voted 19 to 6 against Sears amendment to the Hay resolution funding a million dollar appropriation for dependents of militiamen. The House rejected all Sears amendments. Senate and House conference appointed. Cabinet discussed Mexico and later announced personnel changes.

Washington House Senate

New York Women Readied as Battle Battalion for Mexico Call

A battalion of women soldiers trained for fire service waits in New York for Municho Sam's call to the colors in Mexico. Led by Ida Lowell Priest, organizer of the American Women's League for Self Defense, the unit claims full oath allegiance to the United States and readiness for instant service.

New York Municho Sam Exico Ida Lowell Priest Amerian Womans Liane Iddie United States

Reorganization Meeting Of Old First Cavalry

In New Orleans on June 27 the re organizers of the old First Troop Cavalry held a two day notice assembly meeting Saturday night at the Association of Commerce. Fifty one horsemen attended and pledges were presented increasing current membership.

New Orleans First Troop Cavalry Association of Commerce

Recruiting for First Louisiana Troop A gains momentum

Eighty nine applicants have been mailed to Adjutant General McCrory with exams and mustering orders expected soon. Colonel MellelI and Lt Harris are recruiting at the old Louisiana Bank building, now Troop A headquarters through Charles Janvier. Mon day morning troopers began a campaign for the First Louisiana with Troop A from New Orleans and Troop B from Jennings in the field, aided by prominent military men to muster at least one more troop from the city. Leaders promise a large town will raise the fourth troop from their section of the state.

McCrory Orris I. MelLellan James T. Harris, Jr Charles Janvier Louisiana Bank First Louisiana New Orleans Jennings McLellan

Auction date set for Western Pacific railway sale

Oakland Calif June 27 Federal Commissioner Krull will offer the Western Pacific system at public auction tomorrow morning. Foreclosure actions forced the sale. The federal court fixed the minimum price at 18,000,600 dollars, and majority bondholders are expected to bid the road in at that figure.

Oakland Cal Steen Krull Western Pacific

Ohio Teachers Convention Opens at Cedar Point

An army of Ohio school teachers gathered at Cedar Point for the annual state association convention. Delegates arrived by train trolley and boat as attendance, likely to set a new record, drew educators from Ohio and other states for three days of addresses and sessions.

Cedar Point Ohio Moon

Vicksburgers Join Louisiana Artillery

Thirty two young men from Vicksburg Mississippi will sign the muster roll of the Washington Artillery and join the southern artillery command. They formed a company with about 20 others, offered to join the First Mississippi regiment as machine gunners, but were placed with the Washington Artillery after volunteering. They departed for Monroe then Alexandria to be mustered in, and will retain Mississippi identification within a Missouri artillery unit.

Vicksburg Miss Washington Artillery Southern Artilery Command Monroe Alexandria Mississippi

Fifteen Hundred Men Now in Camp at Camp Stafford

Alexandria June 26 1 557 men are in Camp Stafford with most state militia units present except Shreveport and Homer Additional recruits arrive on nearly every train The camp is settling into tents health is good No departure orders yet for border duty Maj Allison Owen heads Washington artillery Maj W B Eddy runs camp until Col Stubis arrives Unit strengths listed for B through M Washington Artillery cavalry mounted orderly hospital cars and band remain in camp

Alexandria Stafford Shreveport Homer Allison Owen Washington Artillery W. B. Eddy Stubis

Army Moves Embargo as Supplies Run Low

No supplies reached the front as the army blocks Menico and presses toward the Carranza forces. The embargo tightens control while troops shift positions and seek new lines of communication.

Menico Carranza

Factions Agree Threat of War Eases in Mexico

El Paso reports two Carranzista prisoners from Guzman recovering in Juarez jail after the Carrizal clash. Gen Pershing notes rescue squadrons returned to American lines. Embargoes on exports to Mexico affect Carranza troops and Nuevo Laredo defections. Border reports say no active Mexican aggression, Carranza army strengthens, bandit leaders gain de facto command. American forces stay ready for any contingency.

Associated Press el Paso Juarez Guzman San Antonio Pershing Funston Eleventh Cavalry Carranza Nae Aréz Wakkiss

Mexicans Rejoin Carranza Villa Faction Amid War Hopes

In El Paso on June 27, wealthier former Villa backers return to Mexico and are reportedly welcomed by the de facto government as war with the United States looms. Hand bills claim Villa pledges support to Gen. Carranza if war breaks out. Reports place Villa with a band in Rio Florido district, Chihuahua.

United States Villa Carranza Mexico el Paso Autos Bor Rio Florido Chihuahia

U S Firms Pledge 900 Trucks and 1000 Cars Daily

New York date June 27 United States automobile manufacturers commit to supply the government with nine hundred motor trucks and a thousand passenger automobiles each day to speed wartime mobilization.

New York United States

British Bombardment and Soviet Front Actions Report

June 27 dispatches say British forces bombard German positions near Somme while Von Linsingen’s army storms and holds a Russian post southwest of Sokul in Volhynia. Several hundred Russians are reported captured.

Berlin Somme von Linsignen Sokul Volhynia

Italians Advancing on Trentino Front Capture Several Positions

Rome reports Italian forces on the Trentino front drove Austrians farther back. Italian units captured Posina Arisio Mount Fiara Taverts and several other positions as well as the crests of Calderia and Campanella.

Rome Trentino Posina Arissio Fiara Taverts Calderia Campanella

Minnesota Music Teachers Convention Opens in Owatonna

The Minnesota Music Teachers' Association begins its annual convention in Owatonna, Minnesota, on June 27 and runs through Friday. The group includes most of the state's prominent teachers. Harry Phillips of Minneapolis serves as president and directs the proceedings. Business sessions will be mixed with concerts and recitals performed by association members.

Owatonna Minn Minnesota Music Teachers’ Association Harry Phillips Minneapolis Thassociation

Opera Singer Kathleen Howard Marries in New York

New York reports Miss Kathleen Howard, an upcoming opera singer scheduled to perform, has become a bride in a ceremony noted for its debuting talent and social interest. The event marks a notable moment in the artist’s rising career as she balances marriage with future performances.

Metropolitan Opera star weds Edward Kellogg Baird

The Metropolitan Opera House announced the marriage of a celebrated contralto to Edward Kellogg Baird of this city. The ceremony occurred in St Thomas Church chapel with Rev Ernest M Stires officiating. The bride, renowned at Darmstadt and the Royal Opera House, has sung with the Century Opera Company, where Mr Baird serves as president.

Metropolitan Opera House Edward Kellogg Baird St. Thomas’ Church Ernest M. Stires Bide Andi Royal Opera House Darmstat Century Opera Company Baird

Wilcox Named Chairman of Republican National Committee

William R. Wilcox former New York postmaster was appointed chairman of the Republican national committee in New York on June 27 by Associated Press.

Associated Presse New York William R. Wilcox Republican National Committee

City plans bond election for water sewer and schools

City Council and advisory board held a second conference on calling a bond election totaling about 600000. A 6 mill tax would replace the five mill bond tax. Funds would fund a water filtration plant mains overhaul sewer enlargement schools and street work while retiring existing city debts.

Theus Kirkpatrick

Allies Prepare for Concerted Attack

London dispatches say British artillery is active along the Franco Belgian front as Berlin reports indicate a planned allied offensive. French gains near Thiamour works north of Verdun, with fighting near Flery. Mediterranean submarines reportedly sink British steamer Cardiff and French steamer Fournel. Turkish forces claim to have pushed Russians north of the Tehoruk in Turkish Armenia.

London Todsys Berlin Paria Thiamour, Works Verdun Flery Teutonic Mediterranean Cardiff Fournel Constantinople Tehoruk Armenia

Parker May Run On A Headless Ticket

Parker urged by friends to remain on the Progressive ticket as vice presidential nominee. Parker said he would consider it. Roosevelt accepts invitation to dine with Charley L. Hughes in New York on Wednesday night.

Parker Associated Press Chicago John M. Parker New York Theodore Roosevelt Charley L. Hughes

Graphic Story of Sir Douglas Haig Quiet Man Leader

A portrait of Sir Douglas Haig, the British Commander in France, portrays him as a calm and resolute figure amid the Great War. The piece highlights his strategic patience and quiet leadership shaping Allied operations on the Western Front.

Douglas Haig Prance

Haig Known for Patience Quiet Leadership in France

British Commander-in-Chief Sir Douglas Haig is portrayed as averse to publicity and meticulous in preparation. The report notes his quiet demeanor, lifelong study of armies, and methodical rise from Oxford to Sandhurst, earning respect as a technician rather than a flamboyant leader. He is highlighted as the organizer chosen to direct large forces in continental warfare.

Associated Press France Douglas Heig Sir John French Sir John Joffre von Hindenburg Oxford Sandhurst Berlin Haig British Army Staff College French South Africa Sir William Robertson London Douglas Mons Ypres Loos Bt Aa

Haig Replaces Sir John in West Front Command

The West man to take Sir John's place was nearly always Haig. The New Army grows, and Haig must shape it into a force capable of a successful Western front offensive. His first move was to assume control of Potain's trenches in Arras, preserving a 100 mile front and avoiding a premature push in muddy Flanders.

Sir John Haig Tribue Verdun Champagne Neuve Chapelle Loos Arras Potain Flanders France

Salaries Should Be Commensurate With Services Rendered

Senator David E Brown of Jackson will oppose the clerks salary bill from the House Ways and Means Committee. He argues for officer salaries based on services required, not parish cries, citing Caldwell parish 1750 salary and Jackson parish 1500 with expense accounts, and notes other inequalities in the measure.

Baton Rouge David E. Brown Jackson Perish Ways and Means Committee House Louisiana House of Representatives Caldwell Parish Jackson Parish

Parker Led Fight Against Hughes

Chicago June 26 The Progressive national committee endorsed Charles E F Hughes for President by a 2 to 6 vote as nine members abstained The Bull Moose party effectively dissolved as a national organization George W Perkins James R Garfield and Chester H Powell led the endorsement drive while Matthew Hale Bainbridge Colby Henry F Cochems and John M Parker opposed it John M Parker halted an open meeting amid protests by the minority factions

Chicago National Committee Progressive Party Charles EF. Hughes Bull Moose Party Hughes George W. Perkins New York James R. Garfield Ohio Chester H. Powell California Matthew Hale Massachusetts Bainbridge Colby Henry F. Cochems Wisconsin John M. Parker Louisiana

Monroe Clean Up Drive Aims For Safer Business District

The mayor warns enforcement of the cleanliness ordinance to improve the business section. Inspectors and city wagons will sweep Friday the 30th, gathering debris for removal. Residents are urged to tidy up as wagons operate all day, with complaints called into the inspector's office.

Monroe

Court of Honor Supreme Council Opens in Peoria

The Court of Honor held its supreme council session in Peoria with more than 200 delegates from 22 states attending. Supreme Chancellor A. L. Hereford of Springfield presided and Mayor E. N. Woodruff gave an opening address.

Peoria Ill Court of Honor Supreme Council A. L. Hereford Springfield E. N. Woodruff Wetcome

Fight Film Trial at Syracuse in Johnson-Willard case

Syracuse N Y June 27 Jaten J Johnston manager of Madison Square Garden and five other New York sports figures faced trial in federal court on charges of importing the Johnson Willard fight films into the United States by photographic means.

Syracuse N. Y Jaten J. Johnston Madison Square Garden New York City United States

Also Mentioned on This Page

JST Nea Torder S Meady Heorganive Cavalry Meeting of Ohio Teachers Vicksburgers Carranza Army Nuevo Laredo Autostor Government Minnesota Music Teachers Kathleen Howard Wilcox Teddy Quiet Man Hargy Caldwell and Jackson Court of Honor Steering Lyceum Paramount Lenore Utrich Heart of Paula Chas. Chaplin the Floorwalker Norma Norma Talmadge Mack Swain Ambrose Cheero Charlie Chaplin Lye
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