Casement Cheerful on Trial for Life
On day two of Sir Roger Casement's treason trial in London the atmosphere lightened as continental wartime focus shifts. Witnesses recount Casement and companions from the landing near Tralee to arrest, with revolvers maps and a rebel flag found. defense argues acts occurred outside Britain and cannot be tried here.
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London
Sir Roger Casement
Casement
Sir Roger
Robert Monteith
Daniel J. Bailey
Tralee
Thomas Shearn
Irish Constabulary
Shearn
Ireland
Alexander Sullivan
Limerick
Ulster
Sullivan
Great Britain
Mother’s Friend Promises Easier Expectant Mothers
An old advertisement extols a remedy named Mother’s Friend for pregnant women. It claims deep muscle penetration, reduced pains, calm sleep, and easier pregnancies. Readers are urged to obtain a free stork book by writing to Bradfeld Regulator Co., 412 Lamar Bldg., Atlanta Georgia.
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Bradfeld Regulator Co
Lamar Bldg
Atlanta, Ga
Wilson poised to act after 48 hours amid amnesty
Report states Wilson ready to act within 48 hours following amnesty granted to Contreras and Canuto Reyes, former Villa leaders, by General Trevino. Sources say only a small portion of the bandit faction remains under the de facto government, according to well informed Mexicans.
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Contreras
Canuto Reyes
Villa
Trevino
Boan
Filibuster broken up by U S troops at Sasabe
Eighteen heavily armed men in six automobiles attempted to cross the line at Sasabe to seize a Mexican automobile. United States troops halted the expedition and dispersed the group as they prepared to leave Nogales, Arizona.
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Nogales
Ariz
Sasabe
United States
Prad
Ricaut expresses regret at crisis at border bridge
United States Consul J. H. Johnson met General Alfredo Ricaut in Matamoras as consular affairs closed. Ricaut spoke of a possible hand shake with Johnson and General James Parker before any break in relations. Military officials prepare for the New York National Guard arrival at Fort Brown later this week.
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Brownsville
Tex
United States
J. H. Johnson
Matamoras
Alfredo Ricaut
Matamoros
Ricaut
Mr. Johnson
Cousul Johnson
James Parker
Border Patrol
Fort Brown
International Bridge
Evvey
Johnson
New York National Guard
Funston Not to Be Superseded by Higher Generals
Washington June 27. War Department officials weigh replacing Funston with one or more major generals to run the Southern Department and border operations if needed. Leonard Wood J Franklin Bell and Thomas H Barry are among officers considered though they may not outrank Funston on the border. The move is supported by a wartime draft provision allowing senior officers to be reassigned without regard to rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
War Department
Funston
Southern Department
Mexico
United States
Leonard Wood
J. Franklin Bell
Thomas H. Barry
Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Tonic Advertisement
For loss of appetite and diminished vitality this wholesome tonic is refreshing and invigorating. Aimed at enhancing appetite and energy, it promotes well being and sustains vigor.
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Horsford
Warehouse space secured in San Antonio for border troops
The quartermaster department of the Southern Department has leased about 100000 square feet of warehouse space in San Antonio for storage of supplies for regular and militia troops camped along the border and at Fort Sam Houston. More facilities may be sought, with up to double the space required. The site runs along the Southern Pacific I and G N Sap rail lines with new warehouses under construction. Rain is forecast across Texas and New Mexico amid unsettled conditions with reported showers varying by location. The world merchant marine has nearly doubled in carrying power in 20 years, now about 31000 vessels totaling 47000000 tons.
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San Antonio
Quartermaster Department
Southern Department
Fort Sami Houston
Southern Pacific
Sap
Texas
Camp Wilson
Houston
Dallas
Fort Worth
Beaumont
John Hoover
Texas National Guard
National Guard
Urgency Military Bill Before House
A recommendation of General Funston is agreed to in the urgent deficiency military appropriation bill reported to the House. The measure carries 35000 for rental of San Antonio storehouses and camp sites and 70000 for water and sanitation. total appropriation 25626068 to move troops to the border and into Mexico. It authorizes wireless telegraph stations at Fort McIntosh Fort Bliss and Fort Huachuca with 60000 for the project. Fort McIntosh station cost 27500 and will be permanent. Fort Bliss needs 5000 more.
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Washington, D. C
Funston
San Antonio
Adjutant General of the Army
Mexico
Fort McIntosh
Fort Bliss
Fort Huachucha
Arizona
Exposition Plans to be Discussed at San Antonio Luncheon
The Committee of One Hundred will hear progress reports on Bi Centennial Exposition plans at a Menger Hotel luncheon at 12 30. Speakers include Morris Stern Adolph Grasso and Martin Arnold with guests such as R J Kleberg. Bond issue for city park upgrades will be addressed by Cassin Lupton and Armistead toasts.
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Menger Hotel
Morris Stern
Adolph Grasso
Martin Arnold
Stern
Galveston
Texas
Grasso
Retail Merchants’ Association
R. J. Kleberg
Kleberg
Nueces
King Ranch
Santa Gertrudes
H. H. King
Menger
Committee of One Hundred
Bedell Building
William Cassin
George F. Lupton
George Armistead
Orpet Begins New Testimony in Lambert Murder Case
Will H. Orpet resumed the stand in Waukegan Illinois to elaborate on Marian Lambert's death. Cross examination followed as the youth faced his parents and a tense courtroom atmosphere. The trial opens new lines of inquiry while unrelated Paris dog barbering chatter interrupts proceedings.
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Waukegan
Will H. Orpet
Marian Lambert
Orpet
Cut Out Card Promises Foley Remedies Trial Pack
A promotional slip invites readers to cut out and mail it to Foley & Co of Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The offer targets bronchial coughs colds croup lame back rheumatism bladder troubles constipation and biliousness.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Ill
Foley
A. M,. Fischer
Recall Abandoned as Civic Protest Forms New League
A recall effort against Mayor Brown and Commissioner Lambert was dropped at a Bowens Island protest meeting. A new group, the Alamo City Voters' League, formed under a 100 member committee, aims to influence future municipal elections. Judge Cobb led the meeting defending anti prohibitionist stance and emphasizing good citizenship and police protection.
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Brown
Lambert
Tabernacle
Bowens’ Island
Alamo City
Judge Cobb
Judge Dobbs
State Board Exams Held for Medical Graduates in Texas
The State Board of Medical Examiners conducted the semi annual medical college graduates examination at the Gunter Hotel. Over 100 graduates from Spain Brazil and Mexico participated with detailed schedules including anatomy physiology chemistry hygiene histology medical jurisprudence bacteriology obstetrics vivary recology pathology physical diagnosis and surgery. Dr Scothorn of Dallas presided in Temple secretary McCelvey absent with Bonnie Boyd acting in his stead.
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State Board of Medical Examiners
Gunter Hotel
Texas
Spain
Brazil
Mexico
Scothorn
Bettencourt
Williams
McElhannon
MecElhannon
Cooper
Morrow
Crow
McLean
Swaim
Mason
McCelvey
Dallas
J. 8. McCelvey
Temple
Bonnie Boyd
Red Star Animal Relief Planned to Aid War Horses
In San Francisco on June 27 the American Humane Society outlines immediate formation of the Red Star Animal Relief to protect sick and wounded horses and mules in war with Mexico. Hospitals within American lines, veterinarians, and transport facilities would be funded by popular subscriptions to safeguard battlefield animals.
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San Francisco
Cal
Mexico
American Humane Society
American Red Star Animal Relief
Red Star
John Partridge
San Francisco Society
Jordan Receives Threats Amid Mexican Peace Mission
Dr. David Jordan, part of the Mexican peace mission, said he received threats from interventionists but the peace conference will proceed. Fellow members F. P. Walsh and Modesto Rolian were due to arrive, as Jordan argued for humane, necessity based intervention beyond vengeance.
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EL F SO
Tex
David Stu
Jordan
F. P. Walsh
Modesto Rolian
Autos for the Army
New York June 27 Alfred Reeves general manager of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce says U S automobile manufacturers can supply 900 motor trucks and 1000 passenger cars daily to the government on short notice as war needs rise.
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New York
United States
Alfred Reeves
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Shackleton Reports Return to Port Stanley After Ice Delays
Lieutenant Sir Ernest Shackleton dispatches from Montevideo that he has returned to Port Stanley after failing to rescue the main Antarctic expedition left on Elephant Island due to heavy ice. In Indianapolis, the Anti-Saloon League opens its seventeenth annual convention with Rev. Robert L. Davis urging prohibition to end liquor influence.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Sir Ernest Shackleton
Port Stanley
Elephant Island
Anti-Saloon League
Indianapolis
Ind
Anti-Saloon League of America
Robert L. Davis
League
North Carolina
Civilians at Camp Cecil in mock battle with blank cartridges
Companies D and F of Camp Cecil A Lyon staged a morning combat using blank ammunition north of camp. The exercise, the first clash between civilian soldier units, tested offensive and defensive drills with officers from Fort Sam Houston observing. Captains Campbell King and James Regan led the two sides as other units practiced rear guard moves and gallery drills. A regimental parade and colors presentation by San Antonio women are planned for Wednesday.
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Cecil A. Lyon
Fort Sam Houston
Sterling
Campbell King
James Regan
San Antonio
BombExplosion Hits Chicago Restaurant During Labor Trial
A bomb exploded at BOMBIN restaurant in Chicago injuring a cook and damaging a building tied to a witness in a trial of twenty labor leaders charged with conspiracy to extort. The owner testified he paid 756 to labor leaders for permission to fix broken glass. Judge Scanlen warned of jail for defendants if the case goes wrong and an inquiry into responsibility was set for tomorrow. A lawyer reported receiving a death threat tied to the case.
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Chicago
Witeness
Lfef
Scanlen
Michels
Storm at Galveston Strikes Without Major Damage
A severe electrical storm with heavy rain moved through Galveston Texas this afternoon. By 3 o clock no damage had been reported and winds were not strong enough to cause harm. Local officials noted the event as a significant electrical storm with no major destruction.
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Galveston
Tex
Generals Campa and Luque Leave San Antonio to Join Diaz
General Emilio P. Campa and General Luque, once allied with Orozco in Western Mexico, departed San Antonio on Sunday to join Felix Diaz and his revolutionists in Southern Mexico. They reported their move to Mexican consul T. R. Beltran. Luque led Ojinaga during the Madero era.
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Emilio P. Campa
Luque
Orozco
Mexico
San Antonio
Felix Diaz
T. R. Beltran
Ojinaga
Madero
Campa
War risk insurance limited by Texas fire firms
State Fire Insurance Commission data shows most Texas fire companies will not write war risks at the new rates. Some out of state firms operate here, including Lloyds of London at 5 percent. The report also notes unrelated historical lines about Waterloo and generals.
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Austin
Tex
State Fire Insurance Commission
Texas
Lloyds of London
Obituary for George Letsch in San Antonio
George Letsch aged 67 died at his daughter Mrs E W Gerhardt Runge Texas at 855 PM Monday. He was born in Germany and lived 25 years in San Antonio. Survived by son John Letsch Houston five daughters including Mrs E W Gerhardt Runge Mrs John Stevens Llano Miss Joe Honey cut Mrs A A Einkanf Miss Mamie Letsch all of San Antonio one brother William Letsch San Antonio two sisters Mrs Frank Wenke Port Logan Colorado and Mrs C H Mulbey Los Angeles. Funeral from Riebe Undertaking chapel at 9 AM Wednesday conducted by Rev A Wolff of St Johns Lutheran Church. Interment in the new Lutheran cemetery.
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George Letsch
E. W. Gerhardt
Runge
Tex
Germany
San Antonio
John Letsch
Houston
Mamie Letsch
William Letsch
Frank Wenke
Port Logan
Colo
C. H. Mulbey
Los Angeles
Riebe Undertaking Company
Rev
A. Wolff
St. John’s Lutheran Church
New Lutheran Cemetery
Sidley Loring Undertaking Co Automobile Equipment
Sidley Loring Undertaking Company advertises automobile equipment and provides contact phones for inquiries.
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Sidley-Loring Undertaking Co
Cady
Remarkable Plymouth Rock Hen Lays Record Eggs
Mrs. M. E. Wilson of 190 East Mulberry street reports a barred Plymouth Rock hen laying unusually large eggs. A five ounce egg appeared in the nest with eight and a half inch length and seven inch center circumference, and inside it another perfect egg without a yolk. The hen had previously laid large eggs but never this extraordinary size.
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M. E. Wilson
East Mulberry Street
Plymouth Rock
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