Illinois National Guard departs for Mexican border mobilization
Springfield June 29 1200 strong First infantry regiment of the Illinois National Guard leaves Camp Dunne for border service amid cheers and sobs. Recruits added after 60 rejected. each man carries vast ordnance and shelter gear. Other regiments follow with about 1150 enlisted men and 85 officers. Debates loom on Camp Dunne as permanent mobilization camp. Continued on Page 2.
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Iowa Guard Awaiting Orders for Possible Border Deployment
Des Moines June 29 four railroads instructed to prepare transport for Iowa national guard to the border. Railroads to assemble coaches within five to seven days while mustering in and examinations proceed. Camp Dodge training on rifle range begins as officers expect a 30 day stay. most cavalry at North Liberty refuse federal oath and will be mustered out.
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Carranza Troops Near Our Front With U S Expeditionary Force
Carranzista troops move south of the American line but no proximity to clash is reported. The update comes via radio to Colum. 4, N. M., attributed to Hearst papers. Details mention Bayes and Pilate Burch, with horses and prop- erty notes.
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President to Draft National Guard in Federal Service
Senate to approve a resolution authorizing the president to use National Guard members as federal soldiers after eliminating a relief for dependents. House accepted the conference report without dissent, with relief provisions to be considered later as a separate measure. An appropriation of 1,000,000 was discussed as a separate bill.
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Senator Hull for Governor
Chicago June 20 State Senator Morton D B Hull announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. Supported by the Deneen faction and Progressives he was chosen at a leaders conference including Charles S Deneen Roy O West and downstate reps. The faction plans a full state ticket and active campaign in two weeks with Hull touring every county. Hugh Magill was named a possible candidate for lieutenant governor on the Deneen slate.
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Clarinda banker H H Spry commits suicide after embezzlement probe
Clarinda Iowa June 29 H H Spry vice president of the Clarinda Trust and Savings bank shot and killed himself late Wednesday his body found three miles from town in a secluded spot after the state bank examiner arrested Guy Brent a bank bookkeeper for embezzling about 4100 of bank funds Brent charged with embezzlement not involving bank solvency Spry reportedly worried over Brent's defection a personal friend and employee
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Seaman Killed in Fight With Rebels Near Montechristi
Washington June 29 One American marine was killed and another wounded in an engagement reported by Rear Admiral Caperton between United States marines and Santo Domingo rebels. The marine killed was Private John Acriment of the 27th Company. Private Albert Vielbaum was wounded. Rebels entrenched in trenches about 18 miles from Montechristi were attacked after an artillery scare.
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Hughes and Teddy Dine Completes Hughes Roosevelt Accord
Charles E Hughes announced after a two and a half hour interview with Theodore Roosevelt that they are in complete accord. Roosevelt indicated willingness to cooperate and even join a speaking tour if Hughes wants. Taft indicated support for Hughes and would join joint appearances if arranged.
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Dramatic close to English treason trial
London June 29 A day of sensational incidents at Sir Roger Casement's treason trial ended when leading attorney Sergeant Sullivan collapsed during a summing up. Sullivan argued Ireland's wrongs and Casement's innocence in raising an Irish brigade in Germany. The defense failed to quash the indictment. Casement denied aiding Germany or taking bribes and said he had no involvement with Sinn Fein or its rebellion.
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Mexican soldiers loot Nogales in Sonora June raid
News despatch reports Mexican soldiers looting businesses and homes in Nogales Sonora on Wednesday. They seized a $25 000 shipment of silver bullion from Wells Fargo offices and sent it to Magdalena. A bullion buyer demanded the metal. officials said it moved. Attempts to ship auto parts and clothing valued at $100 000 were blocked as military equipment by the American customs collector who also blocked gasoline shipments.
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Court of Honor Pageant Draws Ten Thousand In Peoria
Ten thousand people witnessed a historic pag eant staged here by the court of honor in its supreme convention. Springfield sent the largest delegation, about a thousand, arriving by special train. The business sessions Wednesday were private, and the convention closes today.
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Immediate Break With Mexico Averted
Washington reports an immediate break with Mexico was averted by release of 23 troopers captured at Carrizal. Officials warn the broader crisis may still loom with Carranza's stance on the U.S. expedition. War preparations continue as diplomatic efforts test mediation and free troop movements in Mexico, with Carranza’s next move under close scrutiny.
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Troopers From Carrizal Battle Move Toward Juarez
Gen Jacinto Trevino ordered American prisoners from Chihuahua City moved to Juarez and released. Twenty three troopers and Lem Spillsbury are en route under guard to Juarez, with arrival expected today. Gen Funston and Gen Bell Jr confirmed the dispatch while Mexican officials welcomed the easing of tension.
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Sharp rejoinder to Austria over Petrolite attack
The United States issued a stark rejoinder to Austria over the submarine attack on the Petrolite, calling it a deliberate insult to the flag and demanding apology, punishment of the submarine commander, and compensation. The note, forwarded by Secretary Lansing, rejects Austrian claims that warnings were given and that the Petrolite appeared as a cruiser. It states no warning shot was fired before the first shell.
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American Army to Use Trucks for Transport
El Paso June 29 authorities move toward railroad independence for troop and supply movement. A 27-truck convoy with fuel cars and repair units arrived, with two more trains expected. Trucks are equipped to run as locomotives if rails fail and detour via highways. Juarez evacuated again, with 1000 Carranzista troops sent to Villa Ahumada concentration camps.
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Mexican attackers fire on Brownsville outpost in dawn raid
Two Mexicans fired on a military outpost at an irrigation plant two miles west of Brownsville at midnight. Americans returned fire with about fifteen to twenty shots. The attackers fled and were not followed. Outpost expected heavier attack and awaited assistance. No American injuries reported. It is unknown if attackers were wounded.
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Texas
Man Kills Son-in-Law in Illinois Deputy Slaying
Decatur dispatch reports James Dowler shot five times at his son-in-law H. H. Cochran, a Shelby county deputy sheriff, at the Dowler home four miles southeast of Assumption. Cochran died instantly. Dowler, aged, had previously turned his wife and children over to the sheriff.
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