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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1916

Page

8

Trevino affirms united front against bandits in Mexico

Gen Jacin o Trevino, Northeast military commander, declares Carranza government unity to restore order and pursue Villa's bandits. He rejects rumors of revolt and notes executions of Villa officers. Gen Matias Ramos advances plan to crush outlaw band in southern Chihuahua as bases tighten near Rombrereillo.

Trevine Ja! Manga Camargo Matias Ramos Chihuahua Ins Trevino Reverta Fromie Ramos Varcal Rombrereillo

Obituary notices from a July 1918 page

A collection of short funeral notices for Julia Basch George Carroll Lee Matee Merrill and others dated July 1916 1918 from Brooklyn Annapolis Germantown Dover and Washington with details on relatives funeral venues and interment plans.

Annapolis Wi Deal & Co Prospect Hill Cemetery Matee Virginia Matee Iermantown William McAtee Merrill Military Order OF the Loyal Legion United Stat Distriet Columbia Washington Simeon Hawaan Merrili Capos Cras California National Cemetery Arlington Virgini Colby M Chester Navy Thomas BH. M Kef MILMS H Atreet Mart J Theodore Miles Flower Hill Navan Ireland Bar Batuhday Aloysius’ Church Masa Boom Glenwood Cemetery Potter

Japanese Gunners Aided In Killing Americans at Carrizal

Wounded Tenth Cavalry troopers arriving at Fort Sam Houston report seeing small dark yellow men among Carrizistas at Carrizal who used machine guns to mow down American soldiers. General Funston states he does not accept it as fact but would not be surprised if Japanese were in ranks of Carranzistas and Villistas.

Carrizal San Antonio Carrisal Tenth Cavalry Fort Sam Houston Funston

Six Slashing Boxing Bouts At Pershing's Camp Mexico

Six boxing matches closed a smoker at Gen Pershing's camp in Mexico with proceeds funding athletic supplies for American troops. A 39 foot ring stood on a hill said to be Aztec chiefs' resting place as officers watched from improvised seats. No knockouts, but action was steady among white and colored fighters with several known for glove skill.

Pershing Mexico General Pershing Columbus N. Mex Tenth Cavalry

Carranza Seeks Peace Talks Yet Shuns Action on Mediation

Mexico City July 14 Gen. Carranza said negotiations with Washington were satisfactory due to mutual goodwill and avoided war though he would pursue war if needed He refused to discuss Wilson mediation or Latin American mediation and urged keeping agitators abroad. He expected reforms to be incorporated into the constitution and a later presidential election after reconstruction. A nationwide amnesty law would be delayed until the government is secure.

Mexico Mexico City Carranza Washington United States Wilson Frst

Guardsmen Rout Bandits At Rio Grande Border

San Antonio July 14 reports Company C Second Texan Infantry became the first national guard unit to exchange fire with Mexicans. Six armed Mexicans attempting to cross the Rio Grande near Donna were spotted at 3 am. They halted then advanced, the Texans firing. The Mexicans retreated. no Americans were hurt and no Mexicans believed struck.

San Antonio Tex Second Texan Infantry National Guard Rio Grande Donna

Missing U. S. Aviators Back From Colonia Dublan

Two army Lieuts Ira A. Rader and John Brooks returned to Columbus New Mexico after being missing from General Pershing s headquarters camp since yesterday They were forced by fuel shortage to land on an uncharted stretch and walked 46 miles back to camp The planes were undamaged and will be brought back shortly.

Columbus N. Mex Ira A. Rader John Brooks Fershing Colonia Dublan Ma. C Farnsworth

Mexico Northwestern supply train released from Juarez hold

El Paso July 14. The Mexico Northwestern train carrying supplies for Casas Grandes merchants for Gen. Pershing’s forces was held up in Juarez by Gen. Gonzales’ order. It was released today on instructions from Gen. Jacinto Trevino at Chihuahua City. No reason was given by Juarez authorities for the delay. the release instructions were said to come from Mexico City.

el Paso Tex Mexico Northwestern Casas Grandes

Army corps expands at Brownsville with new troops

Brownsville Texas July 14 one more division of State troops is ordered into the district bringing total American forces to about 50 000 men. The reinforcement includes seven infantry regiments one field artillery regiment two cavalry squadrons and one auxiliary troop from Iowa North and South Dakota Louisiana and Oklahoma.

Brownsville Tex Iowa North South Dakota Louisiana Oklahoma

Inquiry on Hearst Ranch Claimed Seizure by Mexican Gov

Special Agent Rodgers in Mexico City was told by the State Department to probe Mrs. Phoebe Hearst’s claim that her ranch in Mexico was confiscated by the de facto government. An embassy dispatch said Zapata troops were nearly annihilated by Carranan forces at Milos Alta, about 30 miles from Mexico City.

Rodgers Mexico City State Department Phoebe Hearst Mexico Zapata Milos Alta

Eight Bandits Headed for U S Border in Juarez Area

Mexico City July 14 report from Chihuahua says eight bandits move toward the American border near Juarez pursued by a detach ment of Mexican troops. Clash between Constitutionalists and Zapatistas near Santiago de Tiazala ends with government forces victorious. two Zapatista generals and 57 soldiers killed.

Mexico City Juarez Chihuahua Constitutionalst Zapatista Santiago de Tiazala State of Mexico

Peru Denies Secret Treaty

Lima Peru on July 14 stated there was no truth in reports that Peru and Venezuela had concluded a secret agreement to seize vast tracts of land disputed with Colombia and Ecuador. The reports circulated in Latin American diplomatic circles in Washington this week, provoking fears for regional peace.

Lima Peru Venezuela Colombia Ecuador Washington

Two Paralysis Suspects Quarantined In Washington

Two suspected infantile paralysis cases emerged in Washington with a 2-year-old white girl in the northwest. The case prompted quarantine after a doctor noted facial weakness and limp, though recovery began. Officials warned residents after a harsh bread safety proclamation and urged precautions as federal surgeons were sent to assist New York investigations.

Washington Health Department John L. Norris

342 Dead in Epidemic in New York City

New York health officials report 342 deaths in the infantile paralysis epidemic as 182 new cases arise in 24 hours. Health Commissioner Emerson urges physicians to use adrenalin on their own responsibility while federal experts remain cautiously optimistic about its efficacy.

William C. Rucker United States Public Health Service New York Rucker C. H. Lavinder Public Health Service Lavinder Charles E. Banka Milwaukee C. H. Gardner Buffalo A. W. Freeman Cincinnati J. Meltzer Rockefeller Institute Emerson Health Department Abel Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Louis ©. Ager Aida Hospitala Five Boroughs

Daring Bathing Suits Spark Chicago Fountain Show

In Chicago promoters announce a fashion stunt for August 7 featuring enticing models in daring bathing suits exhibited in a fountain built for the event. Other clothing models will be shown, with the bathing suit display expected to draw crowds by train.

Chicago Atlantic City

Border Harmony Near as Talks with Carranza Advance

Informal U S talks with Gen. Carranzaoye advanced with Polk and Mexican Ambassador Arredondo formulating specific questions for a possible Joint International Commission under the 1848 treaty. President Wilson discussed the matter with advisers as Arredondo warns against sensational reports seeking intervention.

Carranza Joint Commission Arredondo United Sates Gen. Carranza Polk Eliseo Arredondo Desig Yate Mexico City Gen Carransa Mr_i Polk State Department Wilson

Slump in odds on Hughes shifts in New York betting

Special to The Washington from New York July 14 reports Wall Street betting odds on the presidential race have fallen for Hughes. Ed ward McQuade, a curb broker handling large commissions, notes Hughes backers now offer about 4 to 6 and even his supporters wager little. Previously odds of 2 to 1 were cited and $16,000 from the Pacific Coast was placed to back Wilson at 1 to 2, with no takers so far.

Washington New York Wall Street Hughes Edward McQuade Financial Pacific Coast Wilson

Wilson declines independent leadership offer in progressive era

President Wilson replies to Philadelphia editor J C Parker that he bears no jealously toward independent parties. He argues the Democratic party holds most progressive power, can lead the nation, and is proud to be its nominee to guide the movement.

J. C. Parker Philadelphia Wilson Parker Democratic Party

Christy Divorce Case Dropped at Plaintiff’s Request

Howard Chandler Christy, famed artist, had his divorce suit against Mabelle Thompson Christy dismissed today in Zanesville Ohio. The action was withdrawn at the request of plaintiff's attorney John Frazier after months of litigation.

Zanesville Ohio Howard Chandler Christy Mabelle Thompson Christy John Frazier

REFUSE TO INDORSE HUGHES IN KY PROGRESSIVE MEETING

Lousville Kentucky July 14 resolutions from a called Kentucky Progressive State executive committee repudiating the national committee’s endorsement of Hughes for President. The party declares it has been betrayed, refuses to align with the Republicans, and sets electors for November. A bull moose emblem replaces Roosevelt. A four member committee will work with Progressives in other states to call a new national convention for a presidential candidate.

Theodore Roosevalt

Whitman Trains With Professional Pugilist for Campaign

Gov Whitman engages Jack McCan for a structured boxing based fitness program to sharpen sidestep, duck, uppercut technique for the November election. McCan, longtime Albany YMCA gym instructor, will oversee medicine ball workouts rope skipping and drills to ready the governor for a decisive bout.

Washington Post New York Whitman Jack McCan McCan Albany Y. M. C. A. Gymnasium

New Check Collection Plan Inaugurated Nationwide

Reserve Banks will inaugurate tomorrow a country wide system for collecting bank checks. The move, tied to the Federal reserve system, is viewed as second in importance only to the opening of the twelve Federal reserve banks in November 1914.

New York Federal Reserve Banks

Cyclone Davis Seeks Ballot Name Change in Texas Race

Representative J H Davis of Texas sues to force printing his nickname Cyclone Davis on the November ballot. He previously ran with the nickname in parentheses, but the current ticket lists only J H Davis. Davis contends Texans would recognize him by Cyclone and fears confusion with another Davis on the ticket. A legal challenge is planned to insert Cyclone on the ticket.

J. H. Davis Texas Cyclone Davis Mr. Davis Lone Star State

Hughes Opens Campaign Tour With Detroit Speech

Charles E. Hughes will deliver speeches in a transcontinental tour with Detroit set as the opening city on August 7. He listed five tentative stops including Chicago and either St Paul or Minneapolis, with dates for San Francisco and Los Angeles undetermined.

Bridgehampton Charles E. Hughes Detroit Chicago Paul Minneapolis San Francisco Los Angeles Hughes St. Paul Rockies

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