Division of military duty on Mexican border ordered
A large revision of border command structure announced by the War Department assigns a new New Mexico department under Brigadier General Pershing and trims Major General Funston’s Texas line. Reports say a major general may be appointed to supreme command, with Pershing leading the New Mexico department and Funston controlling the Texas segment.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Wilton
Albert L. Mill
Militia
San Antonio
Texas
Baker
Funston
War Department
New Mexico Department
Pershing
Charles G. Morton
Fifth Infantry
Granger Adams
Fifth Field Artillery
George A. Dodd
Cavalry
Edward B. Plummer
Twenty-eighth Infantry
Clarence P. Townsley
Coast
Washinston
D. C
Southern Department
el Paso
Department of New Mexico
Arizona
Western Department
Heli
Gulf Coast
California
General Pershing
Mexico
Tong Border Line
romaUaned
Despondent Rejected Recruit Feeds War Effort
In New York Cold Springs August, veteran writer notes exasperated by rejection, enlistment woes. The Aero lyre of America reports enlistees at Camp Wixey, near New York, consuming daily rations of beef, potatoes, onions, eggs, and cheese. The article blends wartime mood with logistical detail on food supplies.
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United Press
Cold Springs
N. Y
E. Mueller
Aero «Lyle of America
Piersens
Wixew York
Wisconsin Troops to Leave Camp for Mexican Front
First Regiment of Wisconsin National Guard scheduled to depart Camp Douglas for Mexico Wednesday with Battery A while other units follow next week. Medical exams show twenty percent of Wisconsin troops from Camp Douglas unfit to sail. Corporal L G Yoder of Whitewater retires from Company A.
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Wisconsin National Guard
Wednesdax
San Antoni
Madison
Wis
Firs Regiment
Wisconsin
Camp Coustas
Gol
John G. Salzman
Camp Touglas
Salzman
Battery A
Milwaukee
Bar Salzman
Nati Fuard
Camp Deus
Beloit
Monroe
D. EB. F
Compeed
Simaltest
Nhimber
L. G. Yoder
Whitewater
Nomi
Si Point
Nerifan
Rivers and Harbors A Associated Press Dispatch
Report describes river and harbor developments with limited readable details. No clear event or location is identified in the fragment.
Fond du Lac Raises Soldiers' Fund for Mexican Front
Fond du Lac initiates a soldiers' compensation fund to support local service members likely to be sent to the Mexican front. Contributions aim to grow the fund to ensure any called upon can receive comforts and aid.
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Fond du Lac $ Diers
Young Dubuque boy loses both eyes in powder blast
Leo Gerlach fourteen year old son of William Gerlach prominent Bellevue farmer lent both eyes and suffered other powder burns when a can of powder exploded during a premature Fourth of July celebration yesterday afternoon in Dubuque Iowa.
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Associated Press
Dubuque
Leo Gerlach
William Gerlach
Bellevue
Allied and German Claims Mark World War II Front Reports
German official report cites heavy enemy losses and numerous aerial engagements. Russians attack eastern front with limited success. British advances east of the Ancre river continue amid fierce fighting near Aricourt and Pont à Mousson.
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France
London
Ancre
Aricourt
Tin
Prince Leopold
War Office
le Pretre
Pont-a- Mousson
Mulzer Pee
Parschaul
Douai
Verdun
von Hindenburg
Miki
Emergor
Leoned HorsDaAs
Gorod
Gorodny
Lutisk
Count Bothmer
Flumach
Halkan
Census Resources Highlight Men in Workforce
A census report emphasizes the vast pool of men as key resources in the national workforce. It profiles their contributions, demographics, and potential impact on economic planning and development.
British and French Repulse German Attacks on Somme Front
Reports say British and French forces hold the Somme line with heavy fighting from Frivourt to La Boisene and capture over 4 000 German prisoners while French capture about 6 000 more. Verdun remains under German assault as Damloup works fall to the enemy.
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Tin Terreridze
Daminuy
Vauxfort
Hanse
Ewa
Fricourt
la Boisene
Verdun
Citidal
Howmer
Pars
Marines Suffer Fatal Losses in Santiago Clash
American marines clash with insurgents near Santiago Santo Domingo on July 1 wounding and killing several. Private Mills of the Thirty-first Company is dead and three others injured. Lieutenant Robert and Trumpeter Goldsmith are wounded. First Sergeant Barrier is slightly hurt. Navy reports confirm multiple casualties and ongoing advance from Monte Christi toward Santa Fe.
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Nd. C
Santiago
Santo Domingo
Mills
Navy Department
Uvapert Te Mis
Colplaze
Advanci
Santa Fe
Monte Christi
Amiles
GO. B. Robern
Julius Goldsmith
Sergi
Fernan
Barrier
Monte
Planning the Campaigns The Great Parties
The piece notes the start of heavy political activity as campaigns prepare for tours and headquarters organize. It mentions Republican and Democratic efforts, Willcox as National Republican Chairman, and talks of candidates like Colone Roose, Governor Johnson, and Hughes in broad campaign planning.
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United Press
New York
Bing
Willcox
Colone
Johnsnfornia
Alan Deine
Kughes
Japanese diplomat named for new minister to China
A noted Japanese diplomat, praised as one of the ablest, is highlighted as a strong candidate for the post of minister to China. The decision signals Japan's growing emphasis on its diplomatic role in Asia.
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Aes
Tokro
Baron Gansshi
Eki
Greek Officials Arrest Rizona Office Attack Suspects
Reuter's dispatch reports Greek officers accused in the attack on The Rizoastla offices were arrested by Greek authorities and surrendered to the French on request. The développer details remain unclear as the situation unfolds.
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Associated Press
Tendon
Reuter
Saion Care
Senate debate on agricultural appropriation bill resumes
The Senate met at 11 am and resumed debate on the agricultural appropriation bill with Porto Rican matters noted. The House bill on government affairs was not in session. Proceedings adjourned until Wednesday.
Hetty Green Dies World Famous Millionaire at Eighty
New York dispatch reports Hetty Green died today at her Fifth Avenue home at age eighty after a long decline. The widow of Edward Green she lived in seclusion and spent her later years largely confined to a wheelchair with her son Colonel Green and daughter Mrs Mathews Arthur Wilks at her side. Her fortune, long a subject of public fascination, was invested in mortgages and high grade bonds with some railway holdings linking to her son’s business interests.
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Associated
New York
Hetty Green
Taday
Sey Jrrase
Edward Gree
No. Yuth Street
Central Park
Leeverai
Colonel Green
Mathews Arhur Wilks
Sims
Southern
Southwestern
Milwa
Reen
Wilks
Prevent the War Demands on Wilson and Congress
Washington reports a flood of telegrams urging the president and Congress to keep the United States out of war with Mexico. The drive targets Carranza as well, while Wilson prepares to speak at the dedication of a new labor temple and is expected to address the Mexican issue again.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
United States
Mexico
White House
Capitol
Carranza
New York
Japanese Purchases Boost U.S. War Supply Efforts
The text notes Japan’s increased spending in American markets amid European war orders. It mentions investments and contracts tied to war production, including a government figure around 26 million dollars for plant construction and other large sums linked to industrial activity.
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Nntesburg
Minada
Boc
Kemimura
Westinghouse
Camhna
In Memoriam of a Steamboat Man
A brief obituary notes the death of a veteran seaman connected with the Lamb Steamboat Company at Cuimton. The article recalls his long service and standing among peers.
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Keak
Subjes Sears
Lamb Steamboat Companys
Cuimton, Ta
Mexican Crisis Seen Shaping In Hopeful Tone
A United Press report from Washington dated July 3 outlines cautious optimism in U S policy toward Mexico. It notes preparations for possible hostilities, a contraction of General Pershing's line, and continued American pressure on Carranza for a clear stance on relations. The piece emphasizes no immediate change in policy and the effort to secure Carranza's response while avoiding aggravation at the border.
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United Press
Washinton
United States
Seiais
Carranza
State Department
Companz
Arredondo
Ranza
U. A
Jin
Hot Wave Hits New York City As Seaside Crowds Peak
New York and Coney Island swelled with beachgoers as the heat wave peaked. Officials report no drownings and few arrests despite 300 000 visitors, while several traffic crashes left three men and a girl dead and five people injured.
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New York
Oney Island
Wisconsin Weather Forecast Signals Warmer, Possible Showers
The forecast for Wisconsin indicates probable showers and rising temperatures with warmer conditions expected. Partly cloudy periods and a chance of rain are noted tonight and Tuesday with a general warm trend continuing through the period.
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Leneth
Wisconsin
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