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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
1
U S collector Cobb invites Huerta and Orozco to stay at El Paso prompting their arrest and transfer to Fort Bliss. Officials say the effort thwarted a fresh uprising while warant charges allege conspiracy against U S neutrality laws.
General Victoriano Huerta, once a Mexican president and ally of Orozco, was invited to become a guest of United States Collector Z L Cobb and Fort Bliss commandant George H Morgan after arriving by train at Newman New Mexico. Authorities noted arrival of ammunition shipments believed tied to Huerta and adherents, funded from the east.
Washington officials vow to press the Huerta matter following the arrest of General Victoriano Huerta and Pasqual Orozco at El Paso. The government will mobilize all powers to compel Huerta to leave Mexico. Casualties or further actions are not detailed in the available text.
The photograph shows President Wilson and Colonel E M House at House's Roslyn summer home after a long conference on the European situation. No details of their talk were released, but it was understood no nation seeks peace negotiations.
Federal authorities monitor former Mexican president Huerta after arrival in the United States. Officials warn of possible arrests as agents report a planned border expedition toward El Paso and plans for a new revolution in Mexico. Washington has been informed of Huerta’s intended departure and movement details, with coordination among state and justice departments and President Wilson.
New York agents for the Villa faction declare that in the last month General Victoriano Huerta ordered large quantities of rifles and munitions in the United States to be shipped to Mexico. They say Huerta, while in New York, communicated with General Pasqual Orozco and other lieutenants, and claim his current trip aims to begin a new revolution.
A description of a famous carnivorous cage in New York, labeled the lying Medcage, noted for its vast size and distinctive construction. The article details its dimensions, the wire netting, surrounding trees, and the pairings of birds within the enclosure.
Columbus June 28 An amicable adjustment between the Ohio board of administration and Lima state hospital builders is expected after Governor Willis personally inspects the facility. It is believed he will act as mediator, placing several hundred patients under care at the new institution soon.
June report expected after committee finishes inquiry into charges against R. A. Hastings, superintendent of the Boys' Industrial School at Lancaster. Hastings believes the panel will exonerate him and may recommend buying more farm land for operations under his leadership.
Two intruders broke into the home of Mrs Mee Cleary widow of former Mayor Ste Geery. They fired at Mrs Cleary’s daughter Mrs Mary Hrage, but missed. Jewelry valued at £100 was taken in the robbery.
June 28 an assailant fired at Dr. Frank Bote, a prominent physician, wounding him in the back and sending him to a hospital in serious condition. The attacker escaped.
London report notes Muscovite forces retreating in Galicia and north of Lemberg while German troops renew attacks on Warsaw from the north through Prasnysz. Berlin and Vienna emphasize Galician gains as the English public grows to expect a prolonged war. German efforts aim to press eastern victories toward Warsaw and the Vistula, with limited French losses north of Arras where Germans briefly regain footing on the Creux d Aublain road amid a burning trench attack.
Rome reports that Italy has not joined the attack on the Dardanelles though it remains allied with Germany and Austria Hungary. The foreign office denied plans for Italian participation and says treaty questions after the Italo Turkish war keep several islands held in dispute. A separate Vienna statement says an Italian torpedo boat was sunk by a submarine in the Adriatic.
A fragmentary dialogue hints at a love and war theme with a man confessing a change in view after a wartime predicament. The quoted lines suggest humor about loyalties and infidelity amid conflict, with the misprint Ik-Detroit Free Presa signaling a newspaper transcription issue.
Washington reports say Haiti’s turmoil prompts US planning for a new policy with military option. Rear Admiral Caperton sails with 700 bluejackets to Cape Haitien to aid French forces and restore order aboard the Washington. Fort and former Governor Port lead a Wilson commission whose pessimistic view signals possible drastic steps if stability fails.
Samuel Johnson, 45, of near Granville Ohio, slipped from the bank into a deep pool of Raccoor creek while tending a trot line for turtles. His shepherd doe tried to rescue him but failed. Local report dated Newark June 28.
Steubenville reports a brakeman Patricke Haney of Wheeling Junction was struck and killed by the second car of a doubleheader on the Wireton Electric railway while watching the tracks on June 28.
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