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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1916
Page
1
The July 4 note from C Aguilar to Secretary Lansing calls for withdrawal of American troops from Mexican territory and defense of the frontier as two core, urgent problems. It notes willingness to accept mediation or direct negotiations and seeks a quick, practical solution to the conflicts following Carranza’s release of prisoners and prior notes.
New York and Brooklyn health officials face a severe infantile paralysis outbreak. By noon 35 deaths and 617 cases were reported in Greater New York with 70 new cases and seven deaths in Brooklyn. Up to 56,000 parents planned to move children out of the city as precautions. Moving picture houses remained closed to children until the danger passes.
Washington militiamen on a troop train to Calexico sing and play for morale. The unit expects about three months of border drills, with Lt Lyn Fox from Spokane first to volunteer and share war routine tales.
Militia units now on the border or en route to border duty are expected to be back home within about four months. President Wilson and army leaders are considering how to fill their positions, with Pershing's forces likely to be withdrawn soon as there is no reason to keep them on border duty.
London reports British troops pushed forward at important Somme points last night between the Ancre and the Somme. Gen Haig said Thiepval repulsed two determined enemy attacks with heavy losses and that British forces captured key enemy positions in heavy fighting. German counter attacks at Thiepval were repulsed this morning.
General Murguia reports moving several thousand Carranza soldiers from Piedras Negras across the river to Allende, a railroad town 40 miles south. No motive is given for the redeployment.
Railroads of the United States now operate 51,490 passenger cars, reflecting continued expansion of rail travel nationwide. The figure underscores growing passenger service as carriers invest in rolling stock and enhancements.
Paris July 5 French troops resumed their drive against the Germans on both sides of the Somme. They carried a German trench east of Curlu north of the river and captured the Sormont farm on the left bank opposite Clery. The entire southern stretch between the farm and Hill 63 fell into French hands.
Train service on the Texas Midland stopped for about five minutes during Hetty Green's funeral in Terrell. The route is owned by her son and had been given to him by his mother.
The hearse train carrying Hetty Green’s body reached Pellows Falls Vermont at 10 a.m. and funeral arrangements were completed for the 11 30 service.
In Waukegan Illinois on July 5 alienists Dr William Krohn and John Wisner were called to defend Will Orpet by arguing Marian Lambert’s mindset before death showed a schoolgirl contemplating suicide. They aim to show his acts after the tragedy resulted from boyish fear, not calculated murder. Coroner’s chemist McNally may testify that three spots on Marian’s coat could not have existed at death and were caused by liquid cyanide.
In Woodinville a Fourth of July celebration included a ball game where Woodinville beat Redmond 8 to 1. Senator Landon of Seattle attended and endorsed Wilson’s Mexican policy during his speech.
The girl earns more than her boyfriend at the same company and loves him, but inequality sparks a question. The Sta article previews next week’s novel-a-week, focusing on whether money differences should affect marriage prospects.
The note, signed by Foreign Minister Aguilar, urges immediate release of American prisoners from Carrizal to show Carranza’s willingness to work with the United States. It declares the de facto government favors mediation but leaves to the United States the decision on direct talks. It stresses troop presence in Mexico but does not reassert a withdrawal demand.
The justice department reports the capture of a Mexican spy on the border with a copy of a communication detailing American force dispositions. He is released due to lack of prosecutable laws. Unofficial talks hint at withdrawal of the American expedition if Carranza remains nonhostile, with heavy border garrisons likely afterward.
Berlin reports a violent battle on the Somme with the Allies pushing their major offensive. In Verdun area, French attacks northwest of Thiaumont works were repulsed.
Admiral Winslow commander of the Pacific fleet will retire for age July 29 according to navy department orders today. He is aboard the New York and directs ships on the western coast of Mexico and in the Pacific region.
Calgary reports the drys propose government golf links to absorb the time spent in saloons after the abolition of booze sales in the province last July. The plan aims to channel leisure away from drinking establishments and toward recreation.
Miss Glass visits the county auditor's office to question Claude Gage, marriage license clerk, about license trends during leap year. He notes June figures: 431 last year, 469 this year, 506 in 1944 as the peak, and wryly traces shy brides and feminist moves for the slowdown.
Frank Jacobs photographed 92 babies in The Star’s Baby Contest. Judges begin work Wednesday afternoon, with motion pictures of all contestants shown this week at the Clemmer theatre. Four winners and prizes will be announced at week’s end.
The Monterey carrying Mexican refugees was at sea when a typhoon struck as the navy lists all vessels in southern waters. In San Diego on July 5 the naval transport Buffalo hosts 539 Mexican refugees issued under consular warnings.
The American steamer Jacob Luckenbach, a three masted steam vessel of 2799 tons built in 1881 with New York as home port, was sunk in a collision in the channel. The crew was saved. Luckenbach Steamship Company stated no details of the incident.
Chicago health officials examined every baby arriving from the East at railway stations to prevent the spread of infantile paralysis. Health Commissioner Robinson planned to assign 18 workers to monitor trains from New York, noting Chicago had three current cases.
Health Commissioner McBride tracks the risk of infantile paralysis being brought by tourists from New York. He notes there are no cases in the city but says the situation will be watched closely.
Garfield Adams, a painter, was jailed on suspicion of starting a blaze at the Grand apartments on Golden Gate Avenue. The fire killed Mrs. Hazel Harron, 23, and Miss Edna Daniels, 35, and left 11 residents injured. Daniels died from suffocation at her dining table. others jumped or fell from fire escapes or nets, with several firemen injured. Adams allegedly argued with the landlord and was ordered to leave.
London dispatches report the Kaiser withdrawing troops from Verdun to reinforce the Allied offensive on the Somme front. Britons note German units appearing north of the Somme while officials report some gains elsewhere. Military men say the transfer signals a shortage of reserves and a bid to ease Verdun pressure.
German units from the Verdun front have appeared in action north of the Somme to stem the Allied push. A counterattack on Thiepval was repulsed as several German officers rushed to the British lines, surrendering about 100 men.
Four people were wounded as three assailants robbed the St. Mary State Bank in Marysville. A guard stood watch while the trio escaped with $2,400.
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