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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
6
War Department accelerates border mobilization as tensions rise amid the prisoner issue. President plans to address Congress after securing a definite reply from Arranza. Officials warn that failure to act will bring consequences and intensified U S military pressure.
Washington reports indicate 48 hour deadline for prisoner release at Cartazil with possible U S action. Wilson to address Congress if no reply from Carranza while mobilization of National Guard accelerates. Philadelphia arsenals rushing 20 million rounds to San Antonio. two negro troopers detained in Juarez after Carrizal clash. National guard units prepare to reinforce Funston as diplomacy stalls.
A nearly 1000 strong force called Fort seventh of Brokin was ordered to entrain today from Hoboken toward Brownsville. The report notes American note approval and mentions global reactions as Mexico faces a shifting postwar stance. The piece discusses potential implications for U S chancellors and even Brazil amid mounting tension and a looming war.
Washington June 27 Counselor Polk of the state department today declined mediation of the Mexican difficulty with Charles A Douglas a Washington lawyer formerly counsel for General Carranza who said he had authoritative advice from Mexico City that Carranza would agree to mediation with the military status quo maintained In the mean time Lot Cabrera minister of finance in the Mexican cabinet telegraphed Mr Douglas today that Carranza was willing to enter into such an agreement
Columbus New Mexico June 21. Will Parker of Parker’s ranch about 35 miles southwest of Machita and his wife were murdered, reportedly by Mexican bandits, with relatives receiving word this afternoon. The ranch had been attacked days earlier by the same bandits, a cavalry pursuit followed but failed to catch them.
Washington, Jane reports the House rejected Senate amendments to a militia drafting resolution by 119 to 5, eliminating a 2 million relief appropriation for enlisted guardsmen dependents. A conference was requested, and Senate changes, including striking the emergency declaration, were disagreed to without discussion.
On June 27 London reports the second day of Sir Roger Casement's high treason trial. The public shows apathy as the court demands decorum and no favoritism. Casement appears casual and cheerful while witnesses including Captain Robert Monietth and Lieutenant 2. Balled are recounted after landing in the morning.
Mary Gorton the servant girl says she saw Hlr Moger among three men fleeing the beach at dawn. Sergeant Hearne traced Moger to a ruined fort and found revolvers maps and a rebel flag in a handbag. The courtroom displayed the emblem as Sullivan, defending, questioned witnesses on unrest and arming in Ireland amid Ulster Volunteers tensions.
Mexicans report embargo on export of supplies from the United States. Mexican forces near Nuevo Laredo lack forage for horses, spurring troop movements and American reinforcements at Naco. General Funston notes suspected designs while Fort Apache’s armored truck shows limited gains. Additional units ordered to strengthen El Paso defenses and Fort Bliss.
A heavily planned filibustering expedition aimed at crossing the Hinia Sasabe and returning with a car was stopped by Mexican and military authorities in Nogales. Eighteen men, armed with automatics and rifles, were scattered as infantry arrived and the town calmed after a tense night.
Heavy fighting develops along the front held by the British as intense fire drives on both sides of the Somme. French recapture another Verdun sector while the struggle to possess the village of Fleury continues. German claims of capturing Russian positions west of Sokul in Volhynia are reported.
Paris reports nine German divisions identified near Thiaumont north of Verdun amid broader entente preparations on multiple fronts. Rome notes Italian gains on Trentino front with Monte Menerle and Arsiro captured, while other theaters report submarine actions in the Mediterranean and continued Alpine fighting. Russian and Balkan front updates describe positions, countermoves, and prisoner takes as battles persist across Europe.
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