Progressives Endorse Hughes After Roosevelt Letter
The Progressive National Committee voted in Chicago to indorse Charles E. Hughes for president, with 82 support to 15 against. The 32 to 6 Hughes vote and 15 abstentions signal the party’s split and possible death, as most dissenters likely back Wilson. Roosevelt urged unity and sent a letter to the Hughes camp outlining cooperation and a shared campaign strategy.
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Victor Murdock
Kansas
Roosevelt
Indorse Highes
Wilson
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Hughes
Hotel Astor
New York City
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Blackstone Hotel
Shackleton Unable to Rescue His Men From Elephant Island
Lieutenant Sir Ernest Shackleton reports he cannot reach the 22 men left on Elephant Island due to severe ice. He has returned toward safety on a Uruguayan steamer, hoping penguin-supplemented rations buy time for a future icebreaker rescue.
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London
Sir Ernest Shackleton
Elephant Island
Shackleton
Port Stanley
Falkland Islands
Navy to speed build eight capital ships in three years
President Wilson shifts naval expansion from five to three years, authorizing about 502.5 million dollars for immediate construction of four dreadnoughts and four battle cruisers. The plan also funds ten battleships six battle cruisers ten scout cruisers fifty destroyers and more with total cost around 502,482,214 dollars and annual authorization near 160 million.
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New York Times
Washington
Wilson
Navy
Con
Secretary of the Navy
House
Senate
Tillman
New York National Guard to Border Mobilization Delayed
Six thousand three hundred thirty seven officers and men of the New York National Guard will entrain for the Mexican border today. They were ready to leave yesterday but trains were not available. units will move via multiple routes to Brownsville and Nogales with wagon trains and full equipment.
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Jersey City
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Mark Avenue
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Peekskill and
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Germany Not Urging War on Carranza
Berlin reports from June 26 state the German Legation in Mexico has no interest in promoting hostility to the United States. An official said Germany recognized Carranza at the request of the U.S. and will maintain friendly relations, but nothing more.
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London
Associated Press
United States
Mexico
Carranza
Valor and Death at Carrizal in Mexican Expedition
Field headquarters report by Captain Lewis B. Morey praises Lieutenant Henry R. Adair of Portland and Captain Charles T. Boyd for valor as American Negro troopers under heavy attack at Carrizal. Adair, mortally wounded, whispered to his comrade to carry on while Sergeant kept him afloat in a water-filled ditch. Morey notes the men fought bravely for forty five minutes before defeat and relief forces arrived to rescue survivors.
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Bay State troops set for Mexican border duty
Framingham Massachusetts June 1 1906 Ninth Infantry Regiment the first Massachusetts militia unit to depart for El Paso Texas left Framingham last night for the Mexican border. The march to the border follows delays from equipment shortages and slow loading trains as units wait for orders.
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Cas
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Sixth Infantry
B. B. Buck
Ford Will Keep Jobs for His Guardsmen
Detroit June 26. Henry Ford denies any statement that Ford workers enlisted in the National Guard would be discharged. He says those who enlisted will have their old positions on return and treated as if they had never left. Guardsmen at the plant already have National Guard service cards entitling them to reemployment at the same pay. Ford will reportedly support their families but would not discuss details.
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Hotel Star
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Fairnks
Detroit
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Ford
Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Ad Teaser
A teaspoonful in a glass of water is refreshing and invigorating Buy a bottle.
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New Jersey Militia Ships Out From Camp Fielder
Two batteries of field artillery and the Essex Cavalry of Newark prepare to entrain for San Antonio and El Paso Texas via Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. The First Infantry of Newark aims to start by dawn with units to follow after a late-night inspection.
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Message from Mexico Indicates Captain Morey Is Well
In Texas on June 26 Captain L. B. Morey’s wife asked his condition by telegram. The reply from Mexico via Columbus states Am coming out of Mexico now Am very well. Signed Sydney.
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Pershing Asked to Rush Capt Morey Report
Washington June 26 General Pershing was urged by the War Department to speed his official account of the Carrizal encounter. Captain Morey and four troopers arrived safely with Morey slightly wounded. Major Jenkins reports no further survivors after scouring the San Domingo area with four Troops of the Eleventh Cavalry.
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Officers Defend Carrizal Action as Within Rights
Field headquarters of the American Expeditionary Force in Mexico asserts the Carrizal patrols were peaceful and permissible. Captain Charles Boyd led two Troops of the Tenth Cavalry in the operation, with expectations of Carranza co operation, while Trevino warned enemy fire. Reports claim Pershing held towns wrongly. the officers deny such occupation.
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Nuevo Casas Grandes
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Mexico and United States Near Mediation Talks
The New York Times reports Mexican and U S tensions over mediation efforts in the border crisis. Secretary Lansing said no arbitration plan was offered and Calderon walked out after presenting a cautious mediation idea.
War clouds loom as Wilson delays address on Mexico
Washington dispatch reports no Carranza reply to Wilson note as mediation collapses. Officials anticipate Congress appearance likely Wednesday while War Department readies measures for possible border force reinforcement and Pershing reports on Carrizal incident.
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Britain to Act for US Over Mexican Interests
London reports that in case of war British diplomatic and consular officials will take over American affairs in Mexico. Arrangements are made for the Mexican interests in Washington to be handled by the French Embassy.
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Mexico
Washington
Dewey's Ad Declares Wines For Meals At Best
An advertisement promotes wines for meals with the slogan French Germans and Italians are robust. It directs readers to Dewey's at 148 Palast New York claiming they offer the best wines for dining.
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