Roosevelt Has Busy Day in St Louis With Speech Tour
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt arrived from Kansas City to a bustling schedule in St Louis. He planned three addresses and a public reception, starting with a morning breakfast address, then a reception at his hotel and a talk to the Business Men's League at the Mercantile Club, before leaving for New York at six. A large cheering crowd met him at Union Station, while police kept the throng back as Roosevelt moved toward his hotel, briefly stumbling over a refuse can amid the press.
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Villa Leade commands 300 in Chihuahua pursuit
Julio Acosta a Villa leader and former commander at Guerrera Chihuahua with about 300 followers is said to be trailing General Pershing's rear guard south of Namiquipa. He aims to force Americans to fight or withdraw, while moving through the Batopilas and Namiquipa region.
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Germans and Serbians in War Reuters Update
German forces estimated at 80 000 to 100 000 officers and men reorganized on Corfu after retreat from Serbia. Serbian army, reduced by typhus and battles, retreated through Albanian mountains to the Adriatic and reached Corfu for reequipping. Entente sought rail transport from Dorfu to Saloniki but was refused by Greece. Also reports of a new 750 foot Zeppelin with seven motors and heavy armament sighted over Lake Constance, and a Zeppelin near Saloniki destroyed after colliding with trees.
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Willis Urges Neutrality Yet Readies Defense
Governor Willis argued for limited military preparedness and neutrality to keep peace and prevent European powers from dictating US policy. He warned against becoming a “play thing” of kings while pledging to defend rights, with volunteers to act if Mexican outrages persist. The speech praised the Grand Army of the Republic and Ohio Civil War contributions, heard by over 5000 near the courthouse. A brief student salute followed. For Rent furnished rooms third floor inquire 423 Market St.
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