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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
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A general commands eight hundred soldiers stationed at Ivaréz amid tense border patrols. Local reports confirm the force size and mobilization along the contested border area.
Fresh calls surge as Carranza loyalist forces push near the border. Mexican troops clash with rebels while authorities in Juarez, El Paso and nearby areas tighten surveillance of ex Villistas. Reports say bandits who killed Wil Parker and his wife were captured and killed in morning actions.
Argentine envoy wields no mediation offer yet desires peaceful settlement. Senate panel gains Navy Board plan to complete sixteen capital ships within three years, aiming for faster approval with White House and Navy support. Ten destroyers authorized for 1917, total twenty of that class. Numerous other fiscal and defense measures advance through House.
June 28 ceremony opening Utahs new state house a marble structure cost 2,250,000 with governors of many states as guests of honor. Governor William Spry accepted the edifice for the state and President Joseph E Smith delivered principal addresses during the formal opening.
A Mormon church representative spoke on behalf of Utah pioneers, presenting a defense of their efforts and legacy to local listeners. The remarks highlighted community spirit, settlement challenges, and the enduring impact on Utah’s development.
Ruston La June 27 A majority of 200 votes for the five mill five year good roads tax was shown in Lincoln parish returns at a late hour tonight with four country precincts still heard from The property majority cast in all but these precincts amounted to 275 The tax will total about 120000 over five years and will be the first good roads levy in Lincoln parish
The trial of Sir Roger Casement moved to closing testimony with Casement declaring the Irish rebellion was not German inspired or funded. His attorney Alexander Sullivan collapsed during argument as jurors, including Samuel Saunders who wore his hat while taking oath, listened to the government’s opening urging a verdict on high treason and possible aggravation against the sovereign and country.
The institution requests a larger appropriation for its training school to fund expansion and improved programs. Key figures and dates are not specified, but the appeal emphasizes the need for enhanced facilities and staff support to boost educational outcomes.
Ex Senator Hood urged a $10,000 increase for Monroe State training school as the House trimmed the appropriation to $14,000. A tax on natural resources was doubled in Shell administration bill. Bond issue raised to $20 billion and parish rail routing restructured. Police juries may tax one mill for parish fairs. A new registration law will begin January 2, 1817 and clerks of court stay as ex officio registrars. Public lobbying surged over premium coupon and labor bills in a tense Baton Rouge session.
New York June 27 Theodore Roosevelt plans to offer a division of about 12 000 men to the U S government and seek a commission as major general in case of war with Mexico. He has quietly arranged to recruit from across the country with horses mules pledged and a four brigade organization including cavalry field artillery engineers and aeroplane detachments with modern field hospital and machine guns.
Rev. F H Farrington announces that Dr. George W Truitt of Dallas First Baptist Church will visit Monroe in October for a revival. Truitt, a 20 year Dallas pastor, leads one of the world’s largest Baptist congregations. Dallas spends over 70000 annually. September meetings will feature W H Wolf, cotton exporter, and J T Henderson, laymen’s secretary, as speakers.
In Omaha on June 28 the International Association of Auctioneers opens its annual convention with plans to curb fake auctioneering. Delegates from the United States and Canada attend as officials seek to halt growing abuse in major cities. In Milwaukee on June 28 Karl Johan Johansson Anderson, believed to be Heden, is arraigned as a fugitive from justice for alleged embezzlement in Stockholm. authorities say he worked as a machinist in Milwaukee while possibly using the alias.
London dispatch reports a renewed Italian push across ground recently held by Austrians. Italian forces occupy the southern Assa valley shore and seize positions between Posin and Astica as British bombardment of German forces in France and Flanders continues. Paris says French hold at Verdun after repelling Germans in Thiaumont and Fleury sectors. Berlin notes German reinforcements halt Russian gains in Volynia as they take Winiewa west of Sokul and Southern positions nearby.
Telegram from Capt. R A Young Jr urges Monroe citizens to recruit for Company D and to strengthen Company A to 142 men before border move. The message from Alexandria La dated June 28 1916 notes need for about 30 more recruits and asks locals to enlist at Camp Stafford.
About thirty young Mississippians from Jackson paused in Monroe on the way to Camp Stafford near Alexandria to join the Washington Artillery of New Orleans. The group, in civilian clothing, was met at the W S P depot by locals led by a brass band and escorted to the Iron Mountain depot for departure at 5:50 PM amid cheers.
The day is framed as crucial with the deadline approaching for Carranza to meet the United States demand. Officials emphasize urgency and seek resolution through adherence to the stateside requirements. The situation centers on diplomacy and enforcement potential amid mounting pressure.
Washington officials call the day crucial in Mexican negotiations as Carranza faces US demands for prisoner releases. A Mexican note, sent via Ambassador Arredondo, denounces alleged abuses by a 3000-strong US force, seeks punishment of officers, and warns only immediate prisoner release will satisfy Washington.щие
Lieut. F. F. Woolfrey departed Monday with four recruits for Company K in this city, totaling 114 men. One recruit, Roy, was jailed instead of joining Camp Stafford, while another remained in jail, and the fate of the remaining recruits is not stated.
Darby joined the company after presenting a document claiming his mother’s written consent. Sunday his mother sent his uniform to the armory stating consent had not been given. Darby had been arrested previously on enlistment and perjury charges. Also arrested was Frank Wallace, a negro, on inciting riot for holding street meetings urging negroes to avoid the army amid unrest. He was jailed as tensions rose.
Lieutenant T E Utley recruiting officer for Company D has secured twenty men since Monday but needs more to reach full war strength before active service. Speeches will be made tonight at De Siary and Second streets with an Italian band to urge young men to join. A rumor about union cards being required is false. good union men can enlist without terminating their ties. The article stresses patriotic duty and urges willingness to replace men who can serve.
Alexandria La June 27 Camp Stafford of Company A Homer brings 78 men for a total of 1640 in camp Col P P Stubbs arrives and takes charge Regular routine work to start tomorrow Morning. Two sickness cases in hospital. Notting from Wellington Arillery slight injuries after a wagon fall. Shreveport Company L due tomorrow. Company M at Alexandria lists eighty five men.
Warring forces clash amid snowy mountain terrain with intermittent gunfire and rugged hill combat. Troops advance along treacherous slopes as commanders report mounting casualties and stalemates in the high altitude battlefield.
Italian Army reports from Adamello 11500 feet show Alpine troops in white, crossing glaciers and challenging avalanches. A heavy artillery battery was moved from a valley to the summit, dragged by over two hundred men, with an avalanche destroying part of the artillery team. The scene captures Arctic-like fighting where Italians and Austrians endure extreme conditions and sparse battlefield chronicles.
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