Tension Eases at the Capital Over Mexican Crisis
Washington news reports General Trevino ordered the release of American prisoners held by Mexicans, easing White House tension. Officials see this as a possible first step toward concessions, with President Wilson aiming for peaceful understandings while keeping US troops in Mexico. Mexican officials remain hopeful for peace, though some warn that intervention remains possible. Reports also note home guard formations across several towns and a Mexican consul’s cautious optimism amid conservative predictions of conflict.
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Washington
Trevino
Tauk
Carrieal
White House
Carranza Hu
United States
Carranza
Wilson
Mexico
Ralions
Crownsville
San Diego
Tucson
Arid
Garcla
Althoug
Congrenaman
W. H. Smith
Countrie
Garcia
Juarex
HOME GUARDS FORMED AMERICANS ALONG BORDER
Americans along the border continue their preparations as local units form home guard forces in Paso, Texas, with June 29 reports noting heightened readiness and community defense activities.
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Paso
Tex
Americans Ordered Freed From Chihuahua Prison
General Jacinto Trevino ordered American prisoners interned in Chihuahua City to be moved to Juarez and released with arms and accoutrements. Mexican authorities said General George Bell Jr. was notified. prisoners expected in Juarez today as Bell declined comment.
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Carrizal
Juarez
el Pano
Tex
Jacinto Trevino
Chiiuahua City
George Bell
Dyestuffs From Germany Arrive By Submarine
A German merchant submarine, long sought by New York and other Atlantic cities, is reported off the Chesapeake Bay awaiting tow to Baltimore. It carries a cargo of gases and medicines crucial to the United States, with other goods destined for return to Germany stored on the pier. Port officials show no surprise at its approach as Hampton Roads harbors the towing operation.
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Baltimore
New York
Boston
Atlantic
Chesapeake Bay
Heward
United States
Capes
Hampton Roada
Eastern Forwarding Company
Vickel
Robber
Germany
RonKe
Renton
Orpet Trial Prosecution Presses On In Exhausting Hearing
In Waukegan on June 29 the prosecution pressed its case against Will H. Orpet, accusing him of Marian Lambert's murder. After hours of fierce questioning the youth maintained his story, rebuffing traps and correcting answers as the hearing reached a dramatic climax.
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Waukegan
Will H. Orpet
Marian Lambert
Ral
Bank clerk lands. Man arrested after bank chase in Toledo
Charles Donald Gilmore a clerk at Ohio Savings Bank and Trust Company chased and captured Samuel K Thompson thirty two after Thompson attempted to cash a forged twenty dollar check at the bank in Toledo. Thompson fled after payment was refused, attacking several bank employees.
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Toledo
Charles Donald Gilmore
Ohio Savings Bank and Trust Company
Samuel K. Thompson
Thompson
Thompson Fed
Agent held up at Western Obseration station
A ticket agent named Harvey Shaw was robbed of 205 dollars at a Western Observation station as several men sat nearby. A revolver was produced during the incident. Police investigated the bold daytime robbery and sought suspects.
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fAma
Harvey Shaw
Atetion Bean
Reuber
Man Killed in Duel in Youngstown Street
In Youngstown on June 29 Toney De Marke twenty six trooper of the sixteenth United States cavalry on furlough killed Nick Caruson a fellow boarder in a revolver duel in the street. The shooting grew from a quarrel and De Marke escaped.
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Youngstown
Toney de Marke
Highteenth United States Cavalry
Nick Caruson
de Marks
Despondent Woman's Death Reported Near Fort Stephenson Park
A despondent individual in Fremont reportedly planned self harm and attempted death by own action near Fort Stephenson Park. Authorities indicate the person died before aid could arrive, with unclear ties to wartime service obligations and local confusion over identity.
General Benjamin P. Runkle Dies at 79 in Hillsboro
General Benjamin Platt Runkle, aged seventy nine, died at his Hillsboro home from a tright disease. He will be buried in Arlington after a service in Ington. Born in West Liberty, he joined the Ohio bar in 1859 and rose to major general during the Civil War. He later edited the Triana Union and served as military adviser to Jndvon Harmon.
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Hillsboro
Benjamin Platt Runkle
Ington
Arlington
Runkle
West Liverty
Ohio
Triana Uniar
Jndvon Harmon
General Hill Is Killed in Mexico City
General Benjamin Hill commander of Cartanga troops in Sonora was killed in Mexico City by a French merchant after refusing to pay for a hat. Spanish refugees reported an army officer accompanying Hill then shot the merchant.
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Lattanner
Columbus
Security Savings Bank of Columbus
State Bank
Emery Lattanner
Tionahey
Il Paso
Tex
Benjamin Hill
Cartanga
Sonora
Mexico City
Hill
Recovery Hopes Rise For Mrs. Harnes In Ohio Incident
East Liverpool Ohio May 20. Medical reports show hopeful signs for Mrs. K Harnes thirty two who was injured in a domestic trouble incident. Police say the suspect is known to the victim and medical staff are treating her condition.
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East Liverpool
Jung
K. . Harnes
Polk
Eed
Germans Launch New Offensives In Verdun And Champagne
German forces renewed offensives across the Verdun and Champagne sectors with infantry and artillery action. French counterattacks near Fleury, Hill 31, and Thiaumont failed, while German efforts at Le Mort Homme and nearby objectives faced heavy resistance. British reconnoitering attacks between La Basser canal and Somme front were repelled. Austro German troops advanced in Volhynia near Linienka, driving Russians back toward the Stoky River. Rome claims gains on the Italian front at the Maliam sector.
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London
Champagne
St. Hilaire Road
Aittle
Tallent
Verdun
Cote de Prairie Terre
Fleury
Thase
Berlin
le Mort Homme
Meuse
Heport
Paris
Thiatmont
Thiaumont
Rois de Vaux Chapitre
Avecourt
Chattancourt
Hill 204
la Basser Canal
Somme
German War Office
von Linsingen
Volhynia
Linienka
Sokul
Demand for Apology Over Austrian Submarine Attack
Washington June 29 The American reply to Austria over the Petrolite submarine attack calls the act a deliberate insult to the U S flag and invasion of citizens rights It demands prompt retaliation punishment of the submarine commander and indemnity The communication also distinguishes American facts from Austrian claims Columbus June 20 Laorem Relea sixteen drowned while bathing in the Scioto river here and his brothers Philip and Wesley narrowly escaped drowning while trying to save him
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Petrolite Cane
Washington
Austria
United States
Comronder
Columbus
Laorem Relea
Scioto
Philip
Wesley
Regiment Reaches Mobilization Camp First in Columbus
The first regiment arrived at the mobilization camp in Columbus, marking the initial unit to reach the site. Officers reported orderly movement and readiness as troops prepared for upcoming duties.
Ohio National Guard mobilizes for federal service
Ohio orders mobilization of the Eighth regiment and related units as Wilson calls up troops for the Mosican border. Second Held hospital company moves to mobilization camp in Columbus, with 6700 soldiers to be equipped. Regiments dispersed to several cities, and a sizable support force to accompany the mobilization.
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Bixth
Toledo
Cleveland
Columbus
Ada
Dayton
Ohio National Guard Infantry
Hough
Ohio National Yard
Wilson
Heo
Willin
Ohio
St. Lauis
Rock Island
Ohio National Guard Steels
Robert W. Pe
W. H. Duffy
John 8. Shetler
Solumius
Quartermaster’s Department
Joseph A. Hall
Cincinnati
Ohio National Guard
H.C. Webster
Quartermaster's Department
United States
Edward Vollrath
C. C. Weybrecht
Alliance
Pennsylvania
Batimore
Signal Corps
Engineers
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Offer
Augvat Gillan
National Guard
New Jersey
N. J
John D. Fraser
First First Infantry
Field Artillery
George M. Buttle
Orpet
Agent 1S
Gen. Runkle
General Hill
Champagne Region
Franch
Eighth Ohio Infantry
Louis D. Bow 2Lake
Indianapolis
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