Carranza Army Fails to Take City in Mexico War
News dispatches report Gen Pablo Gonzalez led Carranza forces in repeated tries to capture Mexico City but faced defiance from Zapata Garza units. The capital remains contested with Zapata control at the outskirts, while officials fear looting and food shortages amid diplomatic efforts to protect foreigners. Relief plans include possible neutral supply channels through Vera Cruz as tensions mount. Major archives and funds moved to Cuernavaca. a southern transfer train stands ready for government officials.
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S. S. City of Mexico
New Orleans
Carranza
Pablo Gonzalez
Zapata
Gonzalez Garza
International Relief
Cuernavaca
Federal District
Washington
United States
Re Niele
Vera, Cruz
Jiansing
Wilson
Cerbish
NFL
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Department
Haa
Aguas -Calientes
Villa
Governor refuses to commute Becker death sentence
Albany July 1 Governor Whitman declined to commute the death sentence of Charles Becker former New York police lieutenant convicted in the murder of Herman Rosenthal. He granted a two week reprieve from July 12 to July 26 to allow other counsel to pursue federal court options. Becker's attorney Martin B. Manton announced no further steps and Becker's wife did not appeal. The governor said no commission would be appointed and he delayed execution to July 26. Becker offered to discuss graft but the governor declined to consider that aspect.
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Albany
N.Y
Whitman
Charles Becker
New York
Herman Rosenthal
Martin B. Manton
Becker
Manton
Sara
Rosenthal
Government May Take Over Wireless Station Sayville
Washington July 1 Indications suggest the United States will soon seize the Sayville wireless station on Long Island for alleged neutrality violations. Talks among state navy and commerce heads continue as officials indicate government control over the plant and its operations, with proceeds held for the owners.
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Washington
United States
Sayville
L. I
State
Navy
Commerce Départments
Germany
Daniels
Lansing
Redfield
Mr. Daniels
Destroyer Lightning Torpedoed Near Home Waters
The British admiralty announced the destroyer Lightning was damaged and fourteen crew members are missing. Built in 1895, 320 tons, armed with one 12-pounder and five 6-pound guns. likely struck a mine or torpedoed.
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London
British Admiralty
Lightning
U S Probes Reports of British Vessels Flying American Flag
Washington July 1 officials report the United States is investigating multiple cases in which British ships allegedly flew the American flag to avoid German submarine attacks. affidavits from sources in Great Britain and Berlin indicate aviation influenced by the British admiralty. United States will act only after full information is received, but officials consider new representations to Great Britain.
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Washington
United States
Gerard
Berlin
Great Britain
Women Parade Planned in London July 17 1916
London July 1 The first women’s parade since the war outbreak will be held on the afternoon of July 17 under the direction of the Women’s Social and Political Union led by Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst. The event marks Lloyd George’s pledge to receive a delegation of women seeking shell making roles and other service.
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London
Women's Social and Political “Union
Emmeline Pankhurst
David Lloyd- George
Surplus Figures Briefly Sketched by Treasury Data
Washington July 1 The second business year of the present administration closed with a deficit of 35.864 million dollars versus a surplus for the year ending June 26 1914 of 34.419 million. Net balance now standing at 82.026 million, with no bond issue expected soon. Receipts total 79.829 million, with income tax the big contributor. Customs receipts fell about 11 million. sugar duties may be restored next session. internal revenue up 27 million. whisky not paying as before. Expenditures total 731.028 million, vs 700.559 million last year, leaving a net excess of about 57.5 million after advances to post office and Panama canal costs.
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Washington
McAdoo
Treasury
Panama Canal
Congress
Post Office Department
Post Office
Mrs Thaw Consents To Appear At New York Trial
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw relented on testifying as a state witness in Harry K. Thaw's sanity trial. She plans to arrive in New York to take the stand, despite health concerns and fears of cross examination. Today's session focused on documentary evidence about Thaw's sanity, including prior testimony from his previous trial.
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New York
Malone
N Y
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Chateau-at-Lake
Stanford White
Huerta Bonds Postponed Hearing in El Paso
In El Paso Texas the hearing on conspiracy charges against General Victoriano Huerta and five co defendants was postponed to July 12 to allow more time for evidence and witness subpoenas. Huerta’s bond remains 15000 while co defendants’ bonds range from 4000 to 7500.
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EL Paso
Texas
Mexico
Victoriano Huerta
New, York
Los Angeles
George
Oliver
Unit
General Huerta
Pascual Orozco
Marceloo Caraveo
Jose Zozaya
Frank. Alderete
Ike Alderete
Wilson Day at the Exposition Opens Panam a Pacific Fair
San Francisco July 1 the opening salute for Wilson Day at the Panama Pacific Exposition featured a 21 gun salute the unfurling of the American flag and massed bands with marines and sailors from the Oregon. President Wilson at his summer home in Cornish New Hampshire pressed a button signaling the start tributes were given by U S Senator James D Phelan Governor Hiram W Johnson Congressman John I Nolan and Charles C Moore president of the exposition Mayor James Rolph Jr presiding.
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San Francisco
United States
Oregon
Wilson
Cornish
N. H
James D. Phelan
Hiram W Johnson
Johns I. Nolan
Charles C. Moore
James Rolph, Jr
Wave of Economy Reported by Federal Reserve Board
Washington July 1 reports from Federal Reserve agents summarize June business conditions nationwide. Crops show mixed starts with improved activity and employment in many industries, while weather impacts vary by region. New York trade slows due to unseasonable weather but overall outlook remains favorable. Michigan cereal prospects rise despite rain, iron and steel activity grows, and livestock markets stay active.
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Washington
Federal ‘Reserve
Federal Reserve Board
Boston
New York
New York City
Chicago
Michigan
St. Louis
Europe
Minneapolis
Dakotas
Montana
Kansas City
Governor Carlson Protests Disbanding Colorado Units
Washington report notes Governor Carlson met with Secretary Garri son to oppose the disbanding of specific Colorado military units. He received little encouragement and offered no assurances.
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Washington
Carlson
Garrison
Colorado
Unclear fragments reflect pre negotiation stand and naval incident
Fragmentary OCR describes no connection between TA and government talks and references naval events. It mentions a secretary, attempts to escape law, torpedoed vessels, and control notes, but details are severely garbled. The readable items imply a wartime report on actions and judgments affecting maritime operations.
Governor Dunne Holds Up to Insurance Inquiry
Ul, Springfield July 1 The Compton resolution to investigate all branches of the insurance business is void as Attorney General Lucey says in a written opinion to Senator John R. Hamilton. He states the senate created committee has no legal existence after adjournment and cannot exercise powers during the recess of the 49th general assembly.
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Springfield
Compton
Senate
Lucey
John R. Hamilton
Committee of Investigation
49Th
General Assembly
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