Carranza Note Dims War Threat as U S and Mexico Seek Settlement
The de facto Mexican government sent a conciliatory note to the United States likely to be delivered to Secretary Lansing. It suggests withdrawal of U S troops could ease tensions and calls for mediation and direct talks. Officials say Carranza drafted the language, aiming to restore diplomatic negotiations and reduce border incidents.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Eliseo Arredondo
State Department
Lansing
U. S
Pershing
Carranza
Arredondo
Cincinnati Nationals suspend Jean Dale for disobedience
The Cincinnati Nationals suspend pitcher Jean Dale indefinitely for going to his home in St. Louis against orders to stay in Cincinnati after a reprimand from Manager Herzog following a loss to St. Louis.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Nationals
Jean Dale
St. Louis
Dale
Herzog
Independence Day Half Holiday Edition Notice
The Item issues a single home edition today at 1 PM with staff taking a half holiday. Readers will receive the latest city and world news up to the minute of closing the last forms at 1 o clock.
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Subeocete
Vast throng hears July 4 orator in Bienville Square
A huge crowd gathered in Bienville Square to hear July 4 orator Matt Mahomer Jr. deliver a patriotic speech. He praised America's heritage and preparedness while cautioning about human ambition and the limits of expansion as a nation.
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Matt Mahorner, JR
Bienville Square
Matt Mahomer, Jr
Gover
Floral tribute to Mrs E S Colston from Electra Semmes Chapter U D C
The Electra Semmes Colston Chapter U D C presented a floral bouquet to Mrs Colston in front of her home at 754 Government Street. The note accompanying the flowers praised her service to the country and the South, honoring the nation’s birthday.
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Electra Semmes Colston
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Paralyzed Toulminville man taken to city hospital
A white man named PD. N. Millmire was brought to City Hospital last night in helpless condition after a stroke. He resides in Toulminville and has suffered paralysis for some time, with current illness believed to be a consequence of the stroke.
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PD. N. Millmire
Toulminville
Holiday closings close city services
The customhouse, banks, and post offices closed today for a national holiday. Courts and other offices followed local observances, suspending normal operations for the holiday period.
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Posto
Russians Open New Drives on Eastern Front and Franco-British Actions
Reports from Petrograd say Russian forces launched operations north of Baranovitch and between Sokal and Dubno as Teutonic resistance weakened. In France near Fricourt, a full battalion of Prussian infantry surrendered to British forces, with 20 officers and 600 men taken prisoner after heavy fire and ruined trench positions.
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Petrograd
London
Kake Narotche
Galician
Russian War Office
Baranovitch
Sokal
Dubno
GEVEL
France
Upper Rhine
Fricourt
Germans Recapture Part of La Boisselle
London July 4 reported that the Germans last night recaptured a small part of La Boisselle in the continuing fighting near the Somme sector. The update notes limited gains and ongoing skirmishes between German and Allied forces with no further details on casualties or strategic impact.
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LA Boiselle
London
This A Proud Day in Mobile Says Mayor Lyons
Mayor Pat J. Lyons hailed Mobile’s eventful return from the Preparedness Parade as a proud day and a well executed show with no incidents. He commended Mobile women and every local organization and business for their commendable interest and elaborate parade.
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Mobile
Pat J. Lyons
Gulf Storm Warning Displayed Here by the Weather Bureau
The Weather Bureau in Mobile, Alabama issued an advisory at 10:45 AM noting a storm reported yesterday in the Yucatan Channel near Swan Island. It says the disturbance passed through the Yucatan Channel with no further advisories and cautions all Gulf vessels to stay alert, awaiting additional reports this afternoon.
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Yucatan Channel
Swan Island
Mobile Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
Mobile
Ala
Gulf of Mexico
Frankenfield
Chamber of Commerce Directors Meet Tomorrow Evening
The Chamber of Commerce directors will gather at 7 o clock tomorrow evening. President E M Bailey urges full attendance.
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Chamber OF Commerce
The
E. M. Bailey
Mortelian Lands Job as Boiler Inspector at San Juan
Samuel J. Taylor of Mobile has been appointed inspector of boilers and ordered to report to San Juan Puerto Rico. He recently passed the examination for the post and is a marine engineer, son of long time Mobile boiler inspector Captain Samuel Taylor. He previously worked on the steamer Charles E. Cessna.
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Mortelian
Samuel J. Taylor
Mobile
San Juan
P. R
Tayl
Samuel Taylor
Charles E. Cessna
TAX BOARD MEETS AFTER PARADE TO HEAR ASSESSMENT ISSUES
The tax board held a morning session during the Preparedness Day Parade to hear county taxpayers. A dispute over interior improvements for the BK & B Cafe lease in South Royal between Dauphin and Conti prompted the board to deduct 2000 from fixed improvements and assess furniture at 60 percent of 8000. The board will hear lessees and the real estate agent before final action.
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Tax Board
F. J. Inge
BK. & B. Cafe
South Royal
Dauphin
Conti
Inge
Property Flosade by Encalteers in afternoon session
Disposed cases include F J Inge house and lot on Government Street reduced from 1000 to 9600 and 4 Garnet Place valued at 1000 with no change. Lot 5 block 5 Western Annex cut from 360 to 200. East Marine street house and lot two north of Delaware owned by Mrs Ellen H Inge noted.
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F. J. Inge
North Side
Government
Allied Halt Offensive to Strengthen Positions on Western Front
TORDON July 4 British and French forces consolidate gains after halting their western front offensive. German pressure on British lines remains heavy north and south as French forces recapture Verdun and advance near Fumin wood and the Damloup works. On the eastern front Petrograd reports a severe Austro German defeat southwest of Lutsk with Russians pushing toward the Galician border.
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Tordon
la Boisselle
Verdun
Thiaumont
Paria
Nivell
Fumin Wood
Damlou
Mrs Addie Spears Reported Slightly Improved After Auto Crash
Mrs Addie Spears, patient at the P infirmary, was slightly improved this morning following serious injuries from an automobile crash on Hall's Mill road Sunday.
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Addie Spears
The
P. Infirmary
Hall's Mill Road
Baseball Resents Morning Game Lost by Mobile
Morning baseball game summary shows Mobile scoring 2 runs in final frame and Little Rock winning 7 to 4. Box shows Mobile 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 with 12 hits and 1 error. Little Rock tallies 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 x with 9 hits and 5 errors.
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R. H. E. Mobile
Little Rock
Weather Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
The Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday with likely local thunder showers in the southern areas.
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Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Villa generals not welcomed in Carranza forces
Mexico City July 4 General Carranza declares that Villista generals will not join the Constitutionalist army in a war with the United States Cabral and Sosa former Villa aides offered their services but were ordered expelled Carranza attends volunteer drills and praises their patriotism Governor of Zacatecas reports Colonel Enriquez Ugarte surrenders unconditionally with 280 men
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Mexico City
Carranza
Villista
United States
Cabral
Sosa
Villa
Mexico
Zacatecas
Enriquez Ugarte
Advices from Guadalajara report large troop movement north
Advices from Guadalajara state a major force movement toward the north with four long military trains carrying troops from all three branches and machine guns to reinforce General Trevino. Banks and brokers resume operations after a decree by General Carrariza allowing general banking amid currency transfer crisis. new money value has improved over the past two days.
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Guadalajara
General Trevino
Spectacular Gulf City route displays national colors
On the thoroughfares of Gulf City a parade unfolds with banners and flags as crowds cheer. Spectators witness vivid displays of Old Glory and burning national colors along the route, celebrating the nation with patriotic fervor.
Official Count Of Marchers At Mobile Parade
The official tally cites fourteen thousand nine hundred twenty marchers in Mobile’s grand parade for preparedness. Thousands lined Government Street as men women and children waved national flags, with bands and diverse groups joining from nearby towns. The event, led by Mayor Pat Lyons and officials, drew unprecedented crowds and a strong display of patriotic loyalty despite crowding and long turns on Royal Street. Continued on Page Two.
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Mobile
Feds
Governme Street
Umn
United States
Pat J. Lyons
Fan County
Government Street
Royal Street
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Mr. Mahomer
E.S. Colston
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Spirit of America
F. J
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Trevino
Gulf Cit
Oe . O'Connell
Caton
Greece
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