Carranza note lingers in embassy awaiting Lansing presentation
Washington believes Carranza’s reply, parsed by embassy aides, remains conciliatory but lacks a clear statement on hostile interpretations of Mexican orders toward American forces. Officials say only a direct, amicable path could ease tensions, while Pershing’s troops remain mobilized on the border.
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Hughes Urges Intelligent Democracy On Fourth Of July
BRIDGEHAMPTON NY July 5 Charles E Hughes spoke at East Hampton decrying thrills in patriotism and urging a democracy led by capable public servants acting for the common good. He praised hardy pioneers and warned against militarism while calling for unity to meet present perils.
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Fear Ep Demig in Putnam County
Four cases of infantile paralysis were discovered in the Italian section of Standard Putnam county Illinois on Tuesday. The state board of health moved promptly to avert an epidemic and an inquiry was begun to trace the infection source.
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Iowa Troops Pass in Grand Review at Dodge
In Dodge, Iowa the first state grand review saw a reinforced brigade pass in review before Brig. Gen. Hubert A. Allen Col. George Morgan and Adjutant Gen. Guy F. Logan. The dress parade closed the Fourth of July camp celebrations with about 10,000 spectators.
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Iotwa
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Col Morgan
Fire Destroys Monse Building in Dubuque
A fire in the four story Monse building, Dubuque, Tuesday night, started by spontaneous combustion at Homar Furniture Company. The blaze gutted the structure with an estimated $10,000 loss to the building and $20,000 to stock.
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Eighth Illinois in Kansas City En Route to El Paso
The Eighth Illinois infantry composed of African American soldiers passed through Kansas City on Tuesday en route to El Paso. About 1,100 men moved in three sections.
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el Paso
Last Illinois Troops Leave for Texas Train Entrainment
The final batch of Illinois National Guard units including field artillery and engineers departed Springfield for Fort Sam Houston Texas for border patrol or possible service in Mexico. Troops will transfer to tourist and standard sleepers as trains allow with several battalions awaiting trains through the night and officials projecting a 3 a.m. departure for the First battalion.
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Retain Part Of Mexico Says Lewis
Chicago July 6 Senator James Hamilton Lewis declared that if the United States enters war with Mexico a portion of Mexican territory would be kept as payment for war costs and as punishment for Mexican actions. He warned that permanent occupation could follow, as it did after the 1846 war, though he said the United States does not seek war or conquest.
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America
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Eight Killed in 1916 Celebration Across Nation
Chicago July 3 Eight deaths and 190 injuries from Fourth of July celebrations nationwide reported by the Chicago Tribune. Worcester had two deaths, Cincinnati led in accidents with 35 injuries, Chicago saw four injuries, and overall fire losses were lower than last year.
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Marine enlistment tale from Mexico man in St Louis
Howard Truesdale, from Mexico Missouri, traveled to St Louis to join the United States Marine Corps at a local recruiting station. When asked if he wanted to enlist to go to Mexico, he replied no I want to enlist to get away from there. The tale highlights his disdain for Audrain County and its libel laws.
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Carrizal Heroes to be Honored With Memorial Services
El Paso authorities plan a memorial service and military funeral for American soldiers who fell at Carrizal. Bodies to be displayed in state at Port Bowen and a special train with undertakers will exhumed remains for transport. Pancho Villa rumors swirl as Pershing units move. mass vaccination for state troops begins amid 104 degree heat.
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Germans Reinforcements Turn Front during British Drive
London reports two British dispatches noting that Germany has rushed reinforcements along its lines and fights bitterly to hold ground. Torrential rain hindered operations, with British gains limited to consolidating occupied positions. French forces took two villages on the road toward Peronne, while Verdun remained under heavy assault as Anglo French prisoners, heavy guns, and heavy howitzers totaled over fourteen thousand after three days of combat.
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Illinois Ready Half Million to Answer Call
Governor Edward F. Dunne told Independence Day crowds at Camp Duane that about 500000 Illinois men stand ready to mobilize for the United States colors. He linked the current troop departures to 1861, noting 16000 men just left for the Mexican border and comparing the patriotism and manhood of today with that era’s volunteer soldiers.
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Pershing's Army Shifts To Border Police Duty
Washington July 5 The American punitive expedition against Villa is being withdrawn to police duty near the border while Pershing concentrates forces and shortens lines toward the international boundary. Redistribution of troops aims to deter raids and prepare for possible offensive moves if diplomacy fails. Some officers believe Villa is dead. official comment remains scarce.
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Death of German pilot Immelman in brave air battle
July 3 report from the British peval board describes Lieutenant Immelman, a famous German aviator, slain in combat with British fliers near Anney. He and another Fokker attacked a British aircraft from Lens, when a British diverging attacker struck, causing Immelman to dive and lose his wings.
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Wilson dedicates labor temple as suffragist interrupts
President Wilson dedicates a Washington labor temple for the American Federation of Labor and urges calm counsel to avoid conflict. A suffragist from the Congressional Union heckles him, is silenced by secret service, and removed as cabinet members and Mrs. Wilson observe.
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Verdun Thiaumont Work Captured By Germans Again
Paris July 5 The Thiaumont work near Verdun has fallen to German forces for the fourth time after renewed bombardment. French troops report advances south and east of Assevillers capturing a wood and Barleux and Belloy en San terre with heavy losses near Estrees where about 500 prisoners were taken.
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Guardsmen Help Celebrate Fourth on Mexican Border
San Antonio July 3 Guard units along the Mexican border from Brownsville to El Paso joined civilians and regulars in a Fourth of July celebration. They used large quantities of black powder smokeless powder and dynamite in the revelry. Carranza authorities expected disturbances at border towns as cannonade began at midnight but no fear of impending American artillery advance.
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