Wild shooting spree claims Col Butler and family in Texas
A Texas shooting incident ends with the death of Col Butler and his wife, reportedly carried out by Harry Spannell. Spannell surrendered after the killings, refused to discuss motives, and was held as investigators pursue a clear case of a mass lethal act. The incident shocks Alpine and nearby towns, with Spannell identified as a resident of Hazeton Pennsylvania and a former Army sergeant.
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Exonerate Glen SIK Sam Freed in Shell Scandal? Alpine Report
Independent witnesses and court notes dispute jealous motives in the 7 July Alpine shooting. Colonel Butler was killed in a car ambush after Spannell invited him to sit with Mrs Spannell, prompting a fatal exchange. authorities declare Spannell innocent of wrongdoing. The report tallies a tense scene at the hotel and a rapid escape by car before the fatal shots.
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Fourth Texas Infantry
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Five Enlisted Men Missing From Fort Shafter Ocean Cruise
Five engineer corps enlisted men from Fort Shafter are missing after a 15 foot whaleboat voyage to sea from Honolulu. Names include Corp W olam OReilly Mount Vernon NY Raymond Rinkar San Cal Private Thomas WW Ray Hodge Murphy WaWa J Private Michael Clake Fracco Private Silas P Bird Gal California. Navy tug Navajo and lighthouse teter Columbine aided search before abandoning efforts.
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Death of Capt Condon at Walter Reed Interred Arlington
Capt Clarence Melville Condon died at Walter Reed Hospital after being taken ill en route to Fort Totten. He was born in Far Tea enforth Fort Totten and educated at public and university levels, earning a law degree. Interment will be at Arlington with services at the family home on Ro rwore Street. He served as a captain in the artillery and saw action in the Philippines, earning multiple commendations for gallantry. He leaves a widow and children.
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Blacklist as Trade War Touches Germans Worldwide
New York reports on a broad anti German trade boycott driven by British policy. Bankers and merchants explain the blacklist sanctions threaten American firms, with a call to mobilize public opinion and plan mass meetings to oppose the measure.
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British Fight to Hold New Line and Verdun Heavy Attacks
British and French forces contend along the Verdun front with heavy artillery activity and counterattacks across the Somme sector. German lines south of Hardecourt and Vermandovillers are reported driven back, while Allied forces claim the Germans suffered major losses and failed to break the new line.
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Germany Denies British Statement on War Losses
A clipped wartime report states Germany rejects a British claim about military losses and criticizes Allied assertions as misleading. The terse dispatch highlights tensions between Berlin and London over casualty figures and strategic narratives.
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English suffer heavy losses at Fromelles attack near La Basses
July 21 report from the war office states British forces attacked German positions at Fromelles north of La Bassee. The British suffered over 20,000 killed and about 500 taken prisoner, while Bavarian troops claim heavy enemy casualties and 481 prisoners.
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Austrian Submarine Attack on MetreLite Sparks Demands
State Department received from Austria Hungary via Vienna a request for more details on the Austro submarine attack that shelled the American tanker Petrolite. Vienna’s stance on apologies punishment and reparations remains unclear as talks continue. The Petrolite’s captain says the shelling was unprovoked and he was forced to surrender part of his cargo to reach port.
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Government Prohibits More Imports Under July Decree
The government issued a decree prohibiting further importation except for government accounts, listing platinum and numerous minerals, iron and steel products, copper, lead, tin, zinc, nickel, mercury, antimony, various treated woods, paving blocks and more. Landings made before July 18 may be shipped. minister of war may grant exceptions.
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End of Cloak Strike Near in New York Garment Tie
Secretary Wilson said authorities may not need federal action as employers and workers in the New York garment strike appear close to an agreement. The cabinet discussed the issue briefly and noted progress toward settlement.
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