Roosevelt declines Progressive nomination urges Hughes support
Chicago June 26 Theodore Roosevelt rejects the Progressive bid for president saying he would not accept the nomination and asks party members to back Charles E Hughes. He condemns the Democratic administration and argues unity behind Hughes is essential to avert Wilson's reelection, stressing national preparedness and universal military service as vital for peace and duty.
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Austrians abandon offensive near Tyrol as Verdun battle continues
London reports Austrians have abandoned the southern Tyrol offensive and fell back to Rome. Verdun struggle persists with French claims of repulsing German night attacks. Berlin says Russians defeated on eastern fronts with 11,000 captured. British hold northern Franco-Belgian line and threaten aid to Verdun.
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Russians Press Forward Toward Carpathians
Perging Ahead Petrograd reports a Russian victory march as forces push toward the Carpathians, driving Austrian troops back in ongoing operations.
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German forces near Verdun fortress as French fire intensifies
Paris reports German troops within about three quarters of a mile of French lines just before Verdun fortress. French observers deem German progress momentary and note French guns have mounted heavy, concentrated fire exhausting the enemy.
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Anti-Saloon League Opens Convention Urges Prohibition Amendment
Indianapolis June 26 The Anti Saloon League of America opened its convention with over 1 000 attendees urging Congress to submit a prohibition amendment to the various states.
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Anti- Saloon League of America
Congress
Railroads Urged for Quick Action to Move Supplies
New York June 26 railroads nationwide were notified to expedite shipments of all government supplies to the border.
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New York
United States
Judge and Teddy Will Have Lunch
New York reports that Charles E. Hughes invited Colonel Roosevelt to lunch with him in New York on June 26 with time to be set by Roosevelt.
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New York
Charles E. Hughes
Roosevelt
Villa Is Again Reported Shot
Field Headquarters reports that Villa was shot during the Guerrero battle with Carranza troops. A semi official account says he was wounded but his fate remains unknown.
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Eastern Guardsmen Ordered to Border Move
Fourteen regiments of eastern state guardsmen are set to move to the border tonight. Guardsmen from Florida Virginia Maryland New Hampshire Maine District of Columbia Pennsylvania and Delaware are scheduled to entrain tomorrow.
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Delaware
Casement Trial Opens in London Not Guilty Plea Plea
Sir Roger Casement pleads not guilty to treason for aiding Irish rebellion. Jury selected after initial delays as counsel seeks to drop charges due to alleged insufficient evidence. Introduction of evidence proceeds amid courtroom difficulties.
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Jordan Aims to Prevent War in El Paso Mission
Dr. David Starr Jordan, delegated by the American Union Against Militarism, arrives in El Paso to mediate and deter potential conflict between the United States and Mexico. He is the sole representative of this mission to date.
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Car Goes Off Bridge Near Town. Driver Escapes
A Oldsmobile touring car driven by J. W. Greenstreet ran off a bridge on the high line road about eight miles from the city. The crash left the car overturned with Greenstreet under the wheel but all occupants escaped with minor injuries after witnesses saw two cars meet on the bridge.
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Woman shoots abusive lover at Soda Springs resort
Grace Blair of Utah shot Albert Hess at a river resort in Soda Springs after he beat her over alleged theft of money. Hess died from wounds after surgery. Blair was treated for injuries. Deputies and the county attorney led an inquest with Sheriff Cooper and Justice Snell presiding.
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Precipitate clash threats loom along border as U S troops mobilize
El Paso reports General Pershing's force ready for instant action with twelve thousand seasoned troops paralleled along a hundred mile front. Five thousand guardsmen expected this week, Columbus rumored to prepare ten thousand. Mexican Consul Garcia says war unlikely and hopes for detente amid heightened tension. A relief column found no further survivors after search.
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Coast Artillery Mobilizes for California Border Duty
Seven U S coast artillery companies left San Francisco on June 26 for southern California to join border defense. Mobilization of Pacific state guardsmen is nearly complete while troops in other western states rush to prepare for border deployment.
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Pacific States
Fourteenth Infantry Ordered to Entrain at New York
Infantry unit fourteenth was ordered to entrain immediately and expected to leave today, with movement noted in New York on June 26.
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New York
Fourteenth Infantry
Clash Reported Between Americans and Carranzistas at Villa Ahumada
A June report from Columbus describes renewed clashes between American forces and Carranzista factions near Villa Ahumada as military actions unfold. Local observers note ongoing hostilities and movements in northern Mexico.
Morey Escaped Death After Desertordeorde Escape
Mexican forces along the Rio Grande position inland as tensions rise. Captain Morey of the Tenth Cavalry, wounded at Carrizal, recounted a daring escape after being abandoned by troops during the attack. General Ricaut allegedly removed for failing to press an attack against American forces June 17 near Laredo.
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Forces clash as Trevino seizes towns near San Geronimo
From Chihuahua City on June 26 reports say Trevino’s forces occupied San Geronimo and Bachinaba following the American evacuation. Trevino is ordered to block Pershing from returning.
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National League First Game Scores and Battery Lines
Baseball standings list for a doubleheader with New York, Brooklyn, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago and Cleveland. Batteries include Pettitt Mathewson Schauer Rariden Pfeffer Smith McCarty Miler and Aulbach Hughs Gowdy Rixey Oeschmer Bender Burns Wycoff Sheehan Myers Schang Foster Gregg Jones Lennock Shore Carrigan Danforth Benz Russell Schatk Beebe O Neil.
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Rixey
Oeschmer
Bender
Killifer
Burns
Philadelphia
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Reess
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Gregg
Jones
Lennock
Shore
Carrigan
R. H. FB
Chicago
Cleveland
Danforth
Benz
Russell
Schatk
Beebe
O'Neil
Downey Fans Outplayed by Pocatello in Postgame Return
Downey arrives home after a 12 to 1 defeat as Kirkendall and McCurdy star with a one hit effort. Al Breesee collects four singles in six at bats and Downey fans challenge a foot race with Beckett against a mysterious fast man before officers stop the bets.
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Aerial border patrol planned by War Department
Washington announces that if the war comes the War Department plans aerial border patrol and has ordered over thirty aeroplanes for this purpose.
Americans Leave Interior Mexico
Vera Cruz June 26 Every train brings Americans from the interior and it is expected all will be out of Mexico this week.
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Mexico
Copper dull petrolytic note in September weeks
A fragmented entry records a dull copper Petrolytic item and mentions September weeks with unclear context and incomplete data.
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York
Villa followers urged to enlist in Carranza army
Paso June 26. A Mexican Saltillo paper reports Villa inciting followers to join the Carranza forces. The article urges brutal violence as patriotism with graphic exhortations to harm invaders from Yankeeland.
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Villa
Carranza
Saltillo
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Caligula
Washington June 26 Carranza war risk rise noted
Secretary Lansing demanded the release of seventeen prisoners from Carrizal and clarification of Carranza’s plans for American forces in Mexico. National guards from all states were ordered to the border as Congress plans to meet and discuss rigid limits on movements. Reports cite Carranza directing Trevino to push Americans north as a hostile act. Generals and congressmen stay briefed as guardsmen prepare to move south.
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Orpet Case Up for Argument in Hallucination Defense
Waukegan June 26. Counsel for Will Orpet charged with the murder of Marian Lambert outlined an insanity claim and said Lambert suffered hallucinations before taking poison. He asserted he would prove no connection between Orpet and Lambert.
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Marian Lambert
Aviator Charles Niles Falls in War Monoplane Incident
Oshkosh report states aviator Charles Niles died after falling from a war monoplanes yesterday. The tragedy occurred as the craft descended near the field, leaving investigators to determine the exact cause of the fatal accident.
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Charles Niles
Spain Favors U S Plan for Mexico Amid Tensions
Public opinion in Spain backs U S involvement in Mexico as treatment of 5 (?) fuels bitterness toward Mexico.
United States Sovereignty Asserted Over Arms Transport
Buenos Aires reports framing in which the United States asserts the right to protect sovereignty and defend its interests, stating force may be required to prevent arms transport and endorsing rapprochement as a better approach to the situation.
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Buenos Aires
United States
Brazil Press Ends Policy Drift Amid Uncertain Tide
Rio Janeiro reports the Brazilian press greets a shift in policy stance by the United States with cautious optimism while debates over security and commerce frame editorial voices. Analysts say the stance may influence regional trade and politics in the coming months.
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