Mrs Harrison convicted of murder in Fort Worth
Katherine Vance Harrison, 18, daughter of a prominent Fort Worth family, is found guilty of murdering hotel owner W. Warren. She receives a five year sentence after admitting the killing and says Warren wronged her as a child. Court action and sensational testimony drew large crowds.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Katherine Vance Harrison
Charles Harrison
W. 4. Warren
Warren
Ner
Harrison
Katherine
Tarrant County
Culberson
James Harrison
Harrisons
Benbrook
Mitchel Opposes German Regiment in City
New York mayor Mitchel objects to forming a regiment of troops composed exclusively of German birth citizens. He released a letter arguing that drawing racial lines in American military affairs would be hurtful.
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New York
Mitchel
Public Health Service Seeks Doctors for Mexican Refugees
Washington June 28 The United States public health service calls for more physicians and surgeons to examine refugees from Mexico and care for Mexican prisoners if hostilities arise Examinations will be held in principal cities nationwide likely in July.
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Washington D. C
Mexico
United States Public Health Service
Senate pushes to strike relief from drafting resolution
In Washington Senate leaders insist on removing the million dollar relief appropriation for enlisted men’s dependents from the House drafting resolution. Conferees report agreement but House action is deferred. Senator Chamberlain urges full elimination while Senator Reed favors removing relief if a separate bill is promised.
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Washington
D. C
House
Senate
Undia
Chamberlain
Reed
United States Army
Congress
Naon Says There Will Be No Fight
Argentine ambassador Romuleo Naon in New York states he offered no mediation between the United States and Mexico yet expresses confidence the crisis will be peacefully settled. He emphasizes Pan American unity and rejects violence as a tool for settling disputes while avoiding details of any basis for his confidence.
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New York
America
Union and Concord
Noon
Germany Uses Ultimatum Demands on Swiss Exports
A Zurich dispatch says Germany demands for exchange of commodities come as an ultimatum expiring at 6 PM Thursday. Swiss Parliament announced that Germany asked the Swiss government to permit export of cotton and foodstuffs collected by German agents with a threatened embargo on coal iron and other materials essential to Swiss industries.
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Paris
Zurich
Matin
Germany
San Antonio and divinity forecast for tourists
Tonight and Thursday party cloudy conditions listed for San Antonio and general tourist guidance. Regional city forecasts show varied temperatures from 62 in Chicago to 79 in Washington with clear to cloudy skies and NE to NW winds, Thursday prospects mostly clear.
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San Antonio
Divinity
ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Kansas City
New York
Washington
Bombardment Continues as British Guns Pound German Lines
British artillery batters a broad front near Fleurys area and along the Somme and Vimy ridge with regular bombardments for a second day. Trench raids yielded prisoners and gas was released at points before weather halted it.
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France
London
Associated Press
Somme
Vimy Ridge
Attack Near Fleury Holds in Verdun Front
German troops launched another assault on French positions near Fleury on the Verdun front. French fire checked the attack, with spirited fighting near the Thiaumont works where Germans had captured ground earlier. West of the Meuse minimal infantry action occurred as artillery duels continued between Avocourt and Chatilloncourt.
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Paris
Fleury
Verdun
War Office
Thiaumont
The
Meuse
Avocourt
Chattancourt
Italians Advance on Trentino Front Seize Key Peaks
Italian forces push Austrian lines back on the Trentino front capturing Monte Giamonde Fusine and Monte Cavioj between Posina and Astico. They also advance on the Asiago plateau securing the southern Assa valley and reaching Monte Rasta Interroto and Mosc lagh. Monte Colombara fell as Italian advance reached the Calemarra valley.
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Rome
Trentino
War Office
Monte Giamonde
Fusine
Monte Cavioj
Posina
Astico
French Quell Revolt in El Quad Region of Algeria
French troops quelled a fierce revolt by tribes in the El Quad region of Algeria near Rabat. Rebels offered desperate resistance but rebel leaders surrendered after heavy fighting.
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Rabat
Morocco
el Quad
Algeria
Germans gain in Volhynia as Russians suffer reverses
Berlin reports a German victory in Volhynia with the capture of the village Winiewka west of Sokul and the Russians' positions south of that point. The war office states the reinforced German army stopped the Russian advance and inflicted further reverses.
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Berlin
Volhynia
War Office
Winiewka
Sokul
Texas ruling affirms oath for primary voters in Texas
The attorney general's department ruled that in the general primary a voter may be required to swear he is a Democrat and supported the Democratic ticket in the last general election if he voted. He must pledge support for the nominee of the ticket he chooses. The executive committee cannot test a voter's democracy if he complies and his name is to be printed on the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Attorney General's Department
Executive Committee
Department
Dynamite Attempt Targets Chicago Ball Bearing Plant
Police report an early morning dynamite attempt at the G. A. Ball Bearing Company plant in Chicago amid a ongoing strike. Peter Cunniff business agent of moving picture operators No 157 was arrested after a chase. Four dynamite sticks were recovered at police headquarters.
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Chicago
G. A. Ball Bearing Company
Peter Cunniff
Moving Picture Operators No. 157
Cunniff
Roosevelt Plans an Army Division
Theodore Roosevelt prepares to offer a 12 000 man division to the U S government and seeks a commission as major general if war with Mexico occurs. Plans call for four brigades with cavalry infantry field artillery aeroplane detachments engineers signal corps machine guns and modern field hospital units.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Mexico
Roosevelt
Roosevelt urged to base Rough Rider division in San Antonio
Col Theodore Roosevelt is invited to make San Antonio the Rough Rider division recruiting and mobilization point. The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce offered 200 acres of woodland with artesian water and utilities. Roosevelt organized the original Rough Riders in 1898 in San Antonio and could base troops near potential hostilities in Mexico.
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Theodore Roosevelt
San Antonio
Rough Rider
John B. Carrington
Roosevelt
Spain
Mexico
Orpet Trial Cross Examination Continues
Will H Orpet faces further cross examination as prosecutors pursue four points claiming he lied about Marian Lamberts death and the forest bottle and powder injuries. The state argues cyanide theory implies murder while the defense pushes own action theory. Orpet's pale look and letters to Marian are noted as testimony proceeds at Madison.
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Waukegan
Will H. Orpet
Marian Lambert
David Joslyn
Orpe
Orpet
Hquid
Hassinger
Villa Denied to Join Washington Forces
Eliseo Arredondo Carranza’s ambassador designate in Washington denies a report that Francisco Villa and his followers will muster into the Caraanza army if war with the United States erupts. He says official guidance from Mexico City forbids Villa or his bandits from serving with de facto troops and notes Villa’s whereabouts have been unknown to Carranza officials for over two months.
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Washington, D. C
Francisco Villa
Caraanza
United States
Eliseo Arredondo
Carranza
Arredondo
Mexico City
Villa
Guard units ordered to border from four states
Major General Thomas H. Barry ordered immediate movement of all Illinois Missouri Kansas and Wisconsin National Guard units to the border. Illinois cavalry to Brownsville while other Illinois troops head to San Antonio Texas Kansas and Wisconsin units to San Antonio Texas Missouri troops to Laredo Texas. Dispatch of other units to follow as they are reasonably ready.
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Chicago
Thomas H. Barry
Central Department
United States Army
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
Wisconsin
San Antonio
Tex
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Many En Route to Border Through Rail to Texas
Eastern troops are being rushed to the Mexican border by rail. About 14 000 national guard from the East already depart, with as many as 40 000 more in state camps awaiting equipment. Major General Wood hopes to move a Pennsylvania brigade and other units to El Paso today.
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New York
National Guard
Department of East
Funston
Wood
Pennsylvania
New York State
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
el Paso
War Department says ample supplies to all troops
War Department officials report perfected arrangements to supply food equipment and clothing for all troops called into federal service. The only difficulty noted is obtaining a sufficient number of motor trucks of a preferred design for border use. plenty of trucks of proper size and power are available, though different designs exist.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Kansas Troops Ready at Fort Riley Border Move
Kansas national guard rapid movement to the border hinges on railroad readiness. General Martin says the Second Infantry can move as soon as rails are prepared. Railroad officials say 12,000 troops are to be moved to the border on Friday.
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Fort Riley
Kan
Kansas National Guard
Martin
Aviators to Organize for Mexican Service in Chicago
A mobilization camp for military aeronautics may be set up in Chicago to form a company of skilled aviators for immediate service in Mexico. Albert Bond Lambert will inspect a local flying field and push government approval while Illinois troops advance to the border ready for deployment.
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Chicago
Mexico
Albert Bond Lambert
St. Louis
Rominent
Aero Club
Central Department
Illinois
Kansas
Missouri
Robertson to Direct Troops Movement Co-operation
Alexander Robertson chief operating officer of the Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain system is named by the American Railway Association as special representative to cooperate with army officials in the movement of troops in St Louis on June 28. The association committee will lead the effort under its chairmanship.
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ST. Louis
Alexander Robertson
Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain
American Railway Association
Clash at Nogales Border Sparks US Troop Readiness
At Nogales Arizona on June 28 eight Mexican soldiers tried to cross into the United States. Major William Brooks at the immigration office warned to fire on suspicious action and a rifle exchange followed as reserve companies rushed to the line.
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Nogales
Ariz
Sonora
United States
William Brooks
Immigration Office
International Street
Hageland
Major Brooks
Arredondo Protests Outrages by American Forces
Elizo Arredondo the Mexican ambassador designate transmits a note to the State Department from the Carranza foreign office protesting outrages against Mexican citizens. He cites the alleged arrest and mistreatment of 300 civilians at La Cruz and calls for punishment of responsible officers and preventive measures. Apache scouts accompanying Americans are accused of brutal treatment as General Pershing’s column moves north from Nanasquipa toward Valle. War Department had not been advised of any civilian arrests.
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Washington, D. C
San Geronimo
Valle
State Department
Elizo Arredondo
Carranza Foreign Office
la Cruz
General Pershing
Nanasquipa
War Department
Arredondo
California
Arizona
Mexico
Chihuahua
Rodgers
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Guanajuato
Slayers of Parkers reported run down near Wachita
Reports from Columbus New Mexico say six bandits believed Mexican robbers who had raided Parker stock were killed near the border after attacking the Parker ranch southwest of Wachita. Bodies found with multiple rifle wounds, house looted, hoof prints indicate a large group pursued into Mexico. Six Mexicans detained in Hachita on suspicion.
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Columbus
N. M
William Parker
Wachita
Hachita
Parker
Las Cienegas
Alamo
Hueco
Diamond A
U-Bar
Mexico
Chicago Railroads Ready for Troops
Passenger agents in Chicago mobilize for troop trains bound for the Mexican border. Connecticut and Massachusetts units expected tonight will ride south via the Rock Island routes.
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Chicago
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Rock Island
Free Troopers Immediate Demand Drives Mexican Ties
Special Agent Rodgers reported from Mexico City that Carranza's reply to the U S demand for the release of American prisoners at Carrizal was expected today. Washington kept its stance, awaiting action and possible congressional support for an armed move if Carranza fails to act.
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Washington, D. C
Rodgers
Mexico City
State Department
Carranza
Carrizal
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Chihuahua
Arredondo
Villa forces on Mexican border raise new fears at Juarez
News from El Paso reports growing activity of former Villa soldiers under known captains near Juarez. Gen Jose Flores leads 800 infantry in Juarez after peace with Carranza authorities. Gen Manuel Banda and others are said to be across the Rio Grande. Refugees describe amnesty shuffles and renewed dynamite squads amid border tensions and food shortages.
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EL Paso
Juarez
Carranza
Villa
Maximo Castillo
Gonzales
Castillo
Cumbre
Mexico
Vera
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W. L. Warren
Public Health Service
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Naon
Messin
Ceserres
Ee Peyore
Nenanas
Home Weathes
T. R. 10
Chamber of Commerce
Barry
Texas
Chicago Flyers
Robertson
Slayers OF
Parkers
Nord
Rudgers
Ston
City of Mexico
Lewis
John R. Silliman
Saltillo
Villistas
Chichuahua City
Durango
Torreon
Chihuchua
Trevino
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