Mexican War Notes Escalation and Prisoner Trade Signals
The Mexican foreign relations department calls the U S reply to Carranza haughty and accuses Americans of inciting trouble in the border danger zone. Troops at Carrizal and 40 Mexican prisoners at El Paso are cited as part of the ongoing exchange as General Trevino orders a retirement northward and Carranza seeks the release of Mexican prisoners.
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United States
Mexico
Department of Foreign Relations of Mexico
Carranza
Trevino
Chihuahua
War Department
Mexico City
el Paso
Tex
Colonia Dublan
Carrizal
French retake Thiaumont after long fight near Verdun
Paris says French forces recover Thiaumont northeast of Verdun in an all day battle after the Germans had gained the position. Reports from Petrograd note Russian advances at Kolomea and Bukowina with rail links crucial to their push toward Czernowitz. The Vienna admiralty says Austro Hungarian torpedo boats bombarded the Italian coast near Glukanuova.
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Thiaumont
Verdun
Paris
Admiralty
Vienna
Glukanuova
Domestic Legislator Dies in Terre Haute Trip
John L. Duncan of Spencer Indiana state legislator died suddenly in Terre Haute while attending his son's wedding held in the evening. The report notes his death occurred during the event.
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John L. Duncan
Spencer, Ind
Terre Haute
Ind
Washington Secre tary Orders Halt News Of Troop Moves
Washington reports say Secretary Baker ordered all department army commanders to suppress news of troop movements. President Wilson may intervene on behalf of Sir Roger Casement, while Carranza troops loot the American consulate at Nogales Sonora. National Guard enlistees are promised health safeguards and modern care. Britain supplies 250 Lewis guns for Europe. Senate passes urgent deficiency bills totaling about 27 million for Mexican crisis military expenses. One American soldier killed in fighting against rebels.
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Baker
Washington
Department
Wilson
Roger Casement
National Guard
Army Medical Department
Senate
War Declared Prompting Volunteer Call in Mexico
Fragmentary text notes a declared war moment and a volunteer call in Mexico. A plan includes requesting a commission as major general, signaling military escalation and leadership steps.
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Mexico
Treason Trials and Sentences Stir Berlin and London
A Berlin demonstration in support of Dr Karl Wiebknecht occurred despite police precautions after a 30 month prison sentence for attempted high treason. In London Sir Roger Casement was found guilty of high treason and sentenced to death after a 50 minute jury deliberation. Karl Liebknecht received 80 months and was dismissed from the army following a high treason trial.
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Katherine Vance Harrison
Charles Harrison
James Harrison
United States
Culberson
W. L. Warren
Fort Worth
Tex
Karl Wiebknecht
Berlin
Roger Casement
High Court of Justice
London
Casement
Karl Liebknecht
Snakes Roaming Main Street Evanston After Midnight
A Chicago suburb tale from Evanston narrates a man seeing snakes on Main Street after midnight. College students fled in fear as a pranksters set two pairs of snakes to roam the sidewalk provoking panic and a claimed bite.
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Shicago
Main Street
Evanston
Chicago
Hero
War Babies Find Missing Bank Book at Plaza Hotel
In New York a guest found a hotel grill bank book with deposits of 25000 dollars. The waiter who overheard the find asked officials to keep quiet and not tip off the head waiter. Hotel staff, from manager to clerks, wore somber expressions over the accidental loss.
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York
Seven-Year-Old Heroes Save Baby From Fire in McKees Rocks
Joseph Bright seven and Robert Calpass nine rushed into a burning Johnston home to rescue four year old Veda Johnston amid smoke and flame. The crowd cheered as the children carried the girl to safety, preserving a neighborhood favorite.
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Ittsburgh
Joseph Bright
Robert Calpass
Little Veda Johnston
Johnston
McKees Rocks
Joe
Praare
Little Veda
Wrong Tune Silenced Detroit Wedding Bells
Louie Fuchs seeks $500 damages from Joseph Wilczek after a punch on the East Side ends Fuchs band performances. Wilczek pays a $25 fine with his fiancée’s help, then both await settlement to proceed with marriage plans.
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Detroit
Etroyt
Louie Fuchs
Joseph Wilczek
East Side
Wilczek
Fuchs
Louis Oit
Wilczekin
Theodoré Richter
S. Court
Indiana National Guard expansion planned amid border duty
Governor Ralston inspected the Indiana National Guard camp as plans to raise the guard to 12 000 men were outlined under the national defense law. Adjutant General Bridges announced additions of field artillery batteries and a Fort Wayne company ready for muster. Smallpox and typhoid vaccinations were ordered for all troops and a Washington order barred movement details from publication.
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Indianapolis
L—Platis Winn
Bridges
National ‘Guard
Indiana
Fudge
Blain
Fort Wayne
Ralston
Bannister
Washington
Prisoner Reneed From Mob After Murder Flight
John Murry, accused of killing Carl Summer, fled five days ago before surrendering to Henry Bruner. He was brought to the Jeffersonville reformatory to shield him from possible mob violence and is described as suffering exposure and hunger as authorities secure the case.
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Petersburg
John Murry
Carl
Summer
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Murry
Henry Bruner
Hotel Clerk Held Up in Terre Haute Robbery
Masked gunmen forced Nicholas Caspar, a clerk at the Sandisen hotel, into the cellar and rifled the register of ten dollars while attempting to crack the safe containing several hundred dollars. The thieves escaped unseen.
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Terre Haute
Nicholas Caspar
Sandisen Hôtel
Farmer John Vollmer Found Hanged in Barn Near St. Marks
The body of John Vollmer was found hanging from a rafter in the family barn at his home near St. Marks in Perry County. He had been plowing in the morning and, after dinner, went to the barn and hanged himself with a strap.
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Tell City
John Vollmer
St. Marks
Perry County
Booneville Votes Dry in July Referendum
Booneville voters chose a dry result on July 1 as saloonkeepers declined to participate. A majority of 54 tavern operators did not vote or contest the measure, closing hours and taking fishing trips instead.
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Booneville
Grass Creek Uniter Brethren Church Receives Estate Funds
The will of John H. Moore, a Grass Creek area farmer, leaves half of an estate valued at 12 000 dollars to the Grass Creek Uniter Brethren church. The trust income is to be used for charitable purposes.
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Church
Rochester
Grass Creek Uniter ‘Brethren’ Church ‘Ag
John 8. Moore
Grass Creek
To Erect New Baptist Church Building
In preparation for the erection of a $15,000 church building the Baptist congregation moves forward with planning and fundraising. Authorities or organizing body unnamed. No further details provided.
Arrested and Held for Interrogation in Munete Case
A person identified as a suspect was arrested and held for interrogation in Munete. Details on charges, agency, and next steps were not disclosed in the readable text.
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Munete-three
Funds for Hospital in Marion County Deadline Set
July 1 report from Oe Marion notes five days remain to raise funds for the Grant County hospital project. The brief item lists community efforts and the target for donations to support hospital construction and services.
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Marion
Cam
Peign
Just Suited the Manager and the Fifth Rate Touring Company
A comedian in a fifth rate touring company fails to be funny until a desperate moment. He begs the manager to start the show as he admits he has not been a success. The manager challenges him to perform tonight and finally urges him to try.
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Mager
Care For Your Hair And Dandruff Remedies Ad
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment for dandruff itching and scalp irritation and claims benefits for complexion hair hands and skin. A free sample offer by mail is included with a postcard address to Cuticura Dept. Ly Boston. Also a clipped anecdote notes a lawyer in a Cambridge style scene.
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Cuticura
Dept. Ly
Boston
Petunia Tavern landlord rails at progressives in city quarrel
Fragmentary quotation shows a Petunia Tavern landlord railing at progressive city reforms. The jagged text depicts contempt for local advancement and a boastful claim about staying in the hotel. The snippet conveys social tension and urban attitude.
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Petunia
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