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.
27 Jun 1916
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
William R. Wilcox former New York postmaster was appointed chairman of the Republican national committee in New York on June 27 by Associated Press.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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