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Western Kansas World

Location

Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1916

Page

2

Mexican note demands US troop withdrawal and invasion denial

A de facto Mexican government note to the United States claims American incursions violated Mexico’s sovereignty and demands immediate withdrawal of U S troops. It states US actions after the Ramos and Glencoe incidents were not invasions, yet warns the Washington government to clarify policy toward Mexico. Officials anticipate no immediate military action but note the tone is belligerent and aimed at public opinion.

Washington Carranza Mexico United States United S Werat del Ria Ter Offi Si Lectes Cawai Pershing Carqwuere Mitte Eferto Amercan

Roosevelt Attacks German Americans in Speech

St Louis June 1 Theodore Roosevelt charged moral treason to the United States in an address today against German Americans he accused of seeking to align government with Germany. He called the Geese American Alliance an anti democracy group and urged loyalty to a un unified America committed to total war and power.

St Louis Theodore Roosevelt Germany America Seomer

SHACKLETON SAFE AFTER ANTARCTIC VOYAGE

Lieutenant Sir Ernest Shackleton is reported safe in Port Stanley after a perilous voyage. The message from the digger BibMedif states his ship was crushed in October ice but he and a small party survived and reached Elephant Island.

Ernest Sheetinter Port Stanley Polk Leland Shackle London Elephant Batest South Shetland Group Summertets Gee

Mumia Calls More Men and War News

June 1 dispatch notes Russians drafted for immedi ate service per London Times. Age limit for military service in Britain discussed. erminal railway official died on a train at Seedown Erie line. report from General superintendent of the Que Brant Railway.

Mumia London Times Suet Tramic Seedown N.Y

Germans Gain Near Verdun Front in May Fighting

German forces report capture of two miles of French line from Le Mort Homme ridge to Cumieres northwest of Verdun and expansion of a wider front. Paris concedes losses of 300 meters northwest of Cumieres and south of the road between Hethincourt and Cumieres. Berlin claims 1,313 prisoners. Austrian and Russian fronts show mixed gains and counterattacks with bombardments near Po sina and along the Astico, Lugana valleys, and near Boutchaiche. Bulgarian movements around Rupel and Nestos area also noted with continued cannonading along the front.

Endon le Mort Homime Cumieres Verdus Bertin Eestern Paris Cumferes Hethincourt Berlin le Mort Homme Cum Feres Verdun Meuse Posina Italy Astico Rome Lagarina Pasubio Lugana Ospedaletto Augustinhof Galicia Gliadki Boutchaiche Saloniki Havas Fort Rupel Struma Greece Wermir-Hissor Oktehilar Zanthla Ani Nestos Demir-Hissar Vardar

Lightning tower death shocks Arkansas church crowd

Kenneth McEwen, 21, electrocuted while knocking a power wire on a lighting tower during a church service on the lawn in Little Rock. He fell thirty feet, fractured his skull and died soon after in a hospital as Rev. E P Aldredge tended the scene and called the sermon a warning to the boys.

Little Rock Ark Kenneth McEwen Liighting Tower Focal E. P. Aldredge

Col John S Mosby Dies In Washington Hospital

Col John S Mosby, famed Confederate cavalry leader, died in Garfield Hospital Washington. He had been ill since Sunday and was 83 years old. Mosby suffered from a complication of diseases tied to his Confederate raids and era as an outlaw before being pardoned by General Grant.

Washington John S. Mosby Garfield Hospital Mosby Grant

Morgan seeks missing man with payroll money

New York May 27 J P Morgan & Company asked police to search for William McManus a 1 year old office box and a payroll amount of 10515 dollars disappeared shortly before noon taking Elm's weekly payroll. James J Hill St Paul May 27 Dr William Mayo famed Rochester surgeon rushed to St Paul to attend James J Gill who is HH at his home.

New York J. P. Morgan & Company William McManus Moon Elm James J. Hill St Paul William Mayo Rochester, Minn James J. Gill

Roosevelt Urges American Spirit at Kansas City

Col Theodore Roosevelt spoke to thousands at Convention Hall Kansas City May 31 in a Memorial Day era address urging pride in national ideals and willingness to die for liberty. He warned pacifists and warned that the United States must be strong to defend rights and Monroe Doctrine as Europe reshapes after war.

Kansas City Pericles Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Washington Europe

Bertin Breaks Word

Paris reports Bertin breaks a pledge as Italian steamship Moravia sunk by German submarine in the Mediterranean on May 25 is cited as a formal contravention in Villa Varn.

Bertin Paris Mediterranean

Hidden Villa cache of arms reported near Namiquipa

May 29 Columbus New Mexico report of a village cache near Namiquipa with machine guns rifles and ammunition unearthed by townspeople under American guidance. Discovery linked to local fear and Cervantes killing, signaling looser control and renewed trust. A May 27 conference planned by Baker for Pershing Gavira to align commands and prevent clashes while in Chihuahua and Namiquina.

Columbus N. M Namiquips Persting Villa Chihuahua Candelario Cervantes Villista Leutenant Cervantes Washington Baker Pershing Mexico Gavira Carranza Funston General Pershing Namiguina

Ceremonies in Paris honor American war dead

Impressive ceremonies in Paris mark remembrance for Americans who died serving France in the current war. Washington and LaFayette statues buried with extensive floral tributes. President Poincare and the French Senate and Chamber of Deputies send wreaths. Lieutenant Gerald Spring Rice, brother of Sir Cecil Spring Rice, killed in action. A national fund drives to erect a monument at Joncharey for Jules Andre Peugeot, French corporal and first WWI casualty. Dispatches from Budapest describe Hungarian officials...

Paris France Washington LaFayette Poincare Senate Chamber of Deputies Gerald Spring-Rice United States Sir Cecil Arthur Spring- Rice Joncharey Department of Haut Riin Jules Andre Peugeot Fortyfourth Regiment of Infantry

Wilson Urges America First Policy and Volunteer Training

President Wilson at Arlington Memorial Day services calls for Americans to center aims on the nation, warns against alien allegiance, and supports readiness to fight aggression. He favors a disentangling alliance to promote human rights, backs Army Reorganization, and urges business leaders to train and allow employees to volunteer for government service. He stresses unity, universal service, and liberty amid Europe’s dangers.

United States George Washington Congress

Sermon in This Boy's Death

New York May 29 a statement from Dr Arthur W Waite convicted Saturday of murdering his father in law John Peck of Grand Rapids Mich declares he wants no appeal Walter R Deuel Waite’s chief counsel should not file one He says I am satisfied with the verdict and don t want any appeal He is willing to take the punishment and quicker it comes the better Waite s demeanor changed today as he slept poorly and appeared nervous after his transfer to prison

New York Arthur W. Waite John %. Peck Grand Rapids Mich Walter R. Deuel Waite Walter

Fight on Brandeis Is Over

Washington May 27 victory for the administration in its bid to seat Louis D Brandeis on the supreme court was seen as assured as the senate agreed to vote Thursday June 1. Leaders anticipate a public roll call if any and expect majority and minority reports to follow the vote. Fremont Ohio May 31 dedication of a $50000 Hayes Memorial building of Ohio sandstone and Vermont granite commemorates ex president Rutherford B Hayes. Washington May 31 postal guides will cost less under Postmaster General Bartelson plan to place guides in every commercial establishment nationwide pricing set at 20 cents.

Washington Louis D. Brandieis Supreme Court Senate Hayes Fremont Ohio Rutherford B. Hayes Vermont United States Barteson

Cheese Industry Growth in Western Canada Reanders Hopes

A long report discusses Western Canada's potential as a major cheese producer due to favorable climate, feed, and cool nights. It notes strong wartime demand, rising prices, and profitable hog farming linked to dairy output. Alberta foothills and Calgary trade data are highlighted as indicators of future success and market potential.

Snl Canada Alberta Denmark Rockies P. Burns Company Calgary Eton Monarch

Why Not Admit Golf Ball Improvements Mentioned

A golf expert concedes the ball is great but sees eight oral ways it could be improved. He argues for varied bats for different shots and bunts, noting a straight ball batter may need different clubs than a curve hitter.

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National Guard Armored Train in New York and Chicago Hotel Plans

A fragmented report notes the National Guard of New York possessing an armored train. It also mentions Chicago plans to open a 43 St Paul era hotel, with a projected cost of $400,000, reflecting major civic developments.

The National Guard of New York St Paul

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