Pershing Nears Line as Cavalry Pursuit Deepens
Heavy guns drive back Mexican raiders near Old Fort Farry Texas as Gen Pershing mobilizes troops. Capt Leroy Bltrage leads two cavalry units across the border in pursuit after raiders reportedly took two horses and escaped into Mexico. Official dispatches from El Paso relay uncertain progress amid mobilization and diplomacy with Carranza.
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Mexico City stirred by Wilson speech and brigandage claims
Deeply impressed observers in Mexico City react to Wilsons New York address, praising US stance while claiming recent releases of Cap nt lroopers improved relations. Papers note Mexican sympathy and press coverage showing tension over brigandage and political instability in Guerrero, with travelers arriving amid claims of restored order and scrutiny of American policy.
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Guerrero
Conatitura
Proclamation Warns Rebels Americans Won’t Depart
Proclaimation from revolutionists states Americans will stay in Dominican and Washington areas until reforms are initiated and in effect. State Department notes Pershing near border and Mexican forces under Carranza poised. Officials say gradual U S withdrawal to support diplomacy while frontier defense remains urgent.
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Peary Quits Senate Race in Portland Allegation
A garbled OCR item reports an attempted withdrawal by Rear Admiral Peary from a senatorial race in Portland Maine. The piece references a first place finish and a power move, but the text is severely fragmented and unclear.
Militia Units Ready for Entrainment to Mexican Border
The Army plans call for the Third Infantry and supporting units to be entrained by week end. Signals company and the first separate battalion, about 300 strong, will depart from Rosslyn Va. The field hospital corps may follow Tuesday evening. Rapid mobilization, with 65 men minimum, is urged as militia preparations unfold.
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Senate
Hughes to open whirlwind campaign with 7600 mile trip
Charles E Hughes plans to launch his active presidential bid in August with a 7600 mile coast to coast tour. The itinerary includes Chicago St Louis Kansas City St Paul Minneapolis Seattle Fort George San Francisco and possible Los Angeles and a rocky mountain break for climbing. He aims for 12 speeches and a return to the East for late September campaigning.
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Fragmented OCR Text Summary Card
An OCR fragment from a 20th century newspaper references international topics and editorials. It mentions Allies, Russia, Myra Brit, and the word Patriotism in a pulpit context. The readable portion hints at editorial letters and society items within the issue.
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Food unrest in Cologne as soldiers refuse to shoot crowd
A July dispatch from Cologne reports soldiers ordered to quell disturbances refused to fire on the crowd and instead struck police, wounding eighteen officers after police opened fire. Traffic from Cologne to The Horus has been halted.
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Exchange Telegram Company
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Wounded Reach London After France Arrival
Wounded from Britain's war effort reach London in a July transport. A chaotic crowd at Charing Cross station tries to seize vehicles and aid, while authorities work to restore order as the wounded disembark.
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Casement Appeal Hearing Held for Treason Case
July 17 hearing fixed in the treason case against Sir Roger Casement. The jury found him guilty of treason for involvement in the Irish rebellion prior to his execution. He was not sentenced to death.
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Ren Pershing
Wilso
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Roger Qaemers
Russians Take 2000 Germans in Kolomea Area Push
Petrograd reports Letchitsky’s forces storming Austrian positions west of Kolomea and taking about 2000 prisoners, most intoxicated, as fighting continues around Tarnopol and along the Styr and Stokhod fronts. Berlin and Vienna confirm heavy clashes and captured matériel.
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Zublino Kochev
Accident Ends Yauht Race Off Marblehead
In Marblehead Massachusetts a second annual ocean race ends abruptly when the yacht Vagrant suffers a mishap after leading, resulting in an accident involving Harold S Vanderbilt and the yacht Vagrant while racing from Virginia to Omaha.
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British Offense Surges in Somme Paris Reports Fierce Battles East of Albert
London July 3 British and French forces press the Somme and Ancre offensives through the night with heavy fighting. German resistance remains strong as the French seize Fricourt and Trie, taking about 6,000 prisoners. British estimates claim 2,500 but later say counts may be low. Verdun battles continue with Thiaumont recaptured by French. air losses mount on both sides.
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British Break German Lines at La Boiselle in Somme Advance
British reports celebrate the second day of the Somme battle with an infantry assault at La Boiselle after heavy bombardment. Allied forces claim the capture of the German positions near Pricoirt and say many German soldiers were taken prisoner while some dugouts remain intact. North of Thiepval Ulster troops report delays and counter fire as operations continue.
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Somme Offensive Opens Franco British Drive in 25 Mile Front
Paris July 2 the battle of the Somme now in full progress marks the opening of the Franco British offensive long expected and strategic. Allied forces push forward along a 25 mile front while the French attack on both sides of the Somme and toward Roye. More than 6000 prisoners taken and nine villages plus 50 square miles of territory captured from Germany within 24 hours as the decisive stage of the war begins.
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