Border clash and Carrizal aftermath headline update
Report from Paso and Juarez says a Mexican guard was killed by American troops near Ysleta after a border clash. Tensions ease as Carrizal prisoners return to US soil. plans to bury fifteen US troopers. Also note the death of Monroe councilman Joe Adams and brief obituary details.
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Paso
Miers
Rio
Grande
Mexico
Ysieta
el Paso
Gonzales
Juarez
United Staes
Intex
Carrizal
Bill proposing $2,008,006 for dependents of soldiers
Washington June 29. Representative Hey introduced a separate measure to appropriate 2,008,006 dollars to provide for dependent families of soldiers. It will be considered under suspension of the rifles Monday. The bill would also authorize the discharge, in the secretary of war's discretion, of any enlisted man with a dependent family except those who marry after July 1.
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Washington
Hey
Secretary of War
Theas
Wilson declares America must vindicate liberty justice and humanity
President Wilson told a June Independence Square crowd that America must translate “America first” into action guided by the whole people not a small group. He urged vindicating liberty justice and humanity at any cost in foreign policy and urged Americans to act toward others as they demand to be treated. He spoke to Associated Advertising Clubs delegates under Independence Hall and left for Washington.
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Philadelphia
Wilson
Independence Square
America
Mexico
Associated Advertising
Independence Hall
Washington
Camp Stafford Reaches Muster Phase With 1835 Enlistees
At Camp Stafford on June 29 the muster of federal service to fill vacancies continues as 1835 men are reported. Twenty-odd recruits arrived from Monroe and each train adds new volunteers. Lieut. John B. Thornhill is named recruiting officer as ongoing recruitment seeks to replace losses.
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Camp Stafford
A. S. Kuhn
F. B. Surgaine
Monroe
Stafford
John B. Thornhill
Militia camp upgrades and personnel changes in Alexandria
The old dancing pavilion at Camp Stafford is enclosed to become a large warehouse for equipment. Dr C S Prosser of Company M Alexandria is named acting regimental dental surgeon. The first regiment has 1200 men, 100 in the cavalry troop, and 535 in the Washington artillery. City Engineer Sylvester will receive bids July 1 to bore an artesian well at the camp, funded by a $19,000 water works appropriation, after approval from Governor Pleasant and the Rapides delegation.
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Federal Medical Examination
C. S. Prosser
Company M. Alexandria
Washington Artillery
Frank P. Stubbs
Camp Stafford
Sylvester
Governor Pleasant
Whittington
Rapides
Germans Capture Verdun Front Fortified Work In Shell Storm
Associated Press reports a heavy German assault east of Hill 304 in the Verdun sector captured a French trench fortification before a French counterattack reclaimed the position. Paris claims French repulses west of Hill 204 and Avon wood. Meuse pressure eases. British and French front casualties rise.
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Associated Press
London
Imm
Verdun
Paris
Avon ‘Court Wood
Meuse
Argonne
Constantinople
Serail
Perryville Oil Co Drilling Near Monroe Field
The Perryville Oil and Gas Co began drilling near Perryville and report progress at about five hundred feet with two tests for oil and gas ongoing. Bondurant, who drilled the nearby park well last year, leads the team. success could bring great benefits to the region and encourage local investors to support the venture.
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Perryville Oil and Gas Co
Perryville
Monroe
Bondurant
Uinproven
Outlook Now Encouraging Administration Reform Program
A legislative action adopts an administration reform program, signaling hopeful outlook from officials. The measure aims to streamline government processes, improve efficiency, and enhance oversight across departments. Stakeholders anticipate tighter controls and clearer reporting in the upcoming fiscal year.
Women win fight to serve on educational boards in Louisiana
Louisiana lawmakers advance a sweeping reform package as Women win approval to amend article 210 of the constitution to allow women on educational boards. The House backs Senate Bill No. 15 by D R Johnson 91 to 6 and other measures move toward final passage, including a statewide tick eradication bill and a parole law package. Governor Pleasant poised for signature as administration bills progress through the Senate and House.
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State Board of Affairs
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
House
Governor Pleasant
Louisiana
Boatner
Supreme Court
T. T. Webb
D. R. Johnson
Hoyer
Williamson Senate
Stafford
General Assembly
Donsvan
L‘liday
Pearce
Soil Survey of Rapides Parish Report to Be Published
The soil survey for Rapides parish Louisiana begun last year by the U S Department of Agriculture has been completed. A colored map will accompany the forthcoming government report showing soil types in relation to roads schools churches water courses and county features. The report will cover soil nature suitability for crops fertilizer use and agricultural conditions with several months needed to prepare the final report and map.
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Washington, D. C
Soil Survey
Rapides Parish
U. S. Department of Agriculture
City to restore whipping post for wife beaters in Kansas City
Kansas City Kansas officials approved placing a chained post on a busy corner where men convicted of beating wives would be restrained during the day under a traffic patrolman watch for a set number of days. Judge J H Brady supported the plan saying public shaming would deter crimes though he doubted a whipping post could be used. The post was installed today.
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Kansas City
Kan
J. H. Brady
Miss Wilson to Speak at Atlantic City Chautauqua Opening
Miss Margaret Wilson daughter of the President will speak at the Atlantic City Chautauqua opening in Atlantic City New Jersey tomorrow. She will discuss community work and is noted for her interest in civic service. Professor Henry C Jackson known as the Discoverer of the Schoolhouse Juvenile Court will also speak on the program.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Margaret Wilson
Henry C. Jackson
Prominent Rabbis Hold Conference in Wildwood NJ
In Wildwood New Jersey on June 30 prominent rabbis from across the country gathered for the twenty seventh Central Conference of American Rabbis. The executive board met in the morning while a general session was set for tonight and will continue through Friday. Rabbi William Rosenall of Baltimore will deliver the annual message tomorrow evening. Committee reports on the Union Prayer Book revision Civil and Religious Marriage Laws harmonization religious conditions and religious work in universities are among the topics to be discussed this week.
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Wildwood
N. J
Central Conference of American Rabbis
William Rosenall
Baltimore
Mexican Government Faces Defiance Report
Breaks appear unavoidable as attitudes within the Mexican government show apparent defiance amid mounting tensions. Officials resist reforms while public discourse grows sharper about policy directions and national governance.
Impatient Secretary Lansing Abets Carranza Delay
Washington reports show Secretary of State Lansing impatient over Carranza’s delay in replying to the American note. Gen Trevino’s forces prepared to attack any American troops moving away from the border while Carranza’s cabinet debates withdrawal demands. Officials say no immediate reply is expected, with troop movements being monitored and restrained.
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Carranza
New York
Associated Press
Washington
Mexico City
Trevino
United States
Baker
Rogers
Mexico
Arredondo
Cen. Carranza
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