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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-27
Offensive Against Italians
Ends, Indicating That
Troops Are Moving
GERMANS GETTING
VERY NEAR VERDUN
Great French Fortress May
Yet Fall if the Teutons
Continue to Gain

London, June 26.-The Austrians
have definitely abandoned their Often
sive in the southern Tyrol and are fall
ing back, according to today's reports
from the Italian front. Evidences Of a
decided tagging ip the Austrian ag-
gressive, which began to appear when
the Russian offensive In the east got
under headway, are now supplemented
by Rome's announcement that tho
Austrians are retreating along front
of some twenty miles in the Asiago
sector. The Italians are keeping up a
vigorous pursuit.
The Verdun battle, by all accounts
now in crucial stage, was continued
last night with new assaults by the
Germans west Of the Tiaumont works,
north Of the town. The French artil-
lery and infantry fire, however, COM
pletely stopped the Germans attempt
to advance down the Froi de Terre
ridge, according to the Paris war Of
fee. ,sa+-sesss... ~,
The French themselves claim to
have captured portions of trenches be-
tween the Fumin- Chenois woods,
northeast of Ft. de Souville.
Probably preparatory to an effort to
bring their lines west of the Meuse
up to those on the east bank the Ger
mans are vigorously bombarding
French positions in the former sector.
Tho artillery fire is especially vigor-
ous in the neighborhood of Dead Man
hill.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-27
FORCE
IS READY T0F|GHT

Ell Paso, Tex, June 28.-Gen. John
]. Pershing's punitive expeditionary
force is ready for action If action is
necessary. ~
Today, according to the best infor-
nation here, his southermoet outpost
Is near Ell Vale, less than fifty miles
from Colonia Dublan, the main base.
1t is believed that from Ell Vale a
large and mobile force may be point
ed eastward, in a strategic position
toward the Mexican Central railroad.
Pershing's men number about 10000.
Equipment is in excellent condition.
Horses and mules have been tested
until only the fit remain. Big motor
trains loaded with necessary supplies
for an advance are lined up.
There is not single wounded or
incapacitated man with the force.
Every empty truck which remained
at Columbus has been sent to the
front to aid in the speedy transporta-
tion Of infantry. ... >.-4a ~.
Five thousand national guardsmen
are expected in Ell Paso today.
Andres Garcia, Mexican consul at
Ell Paso, said today:
Il do not see that there need be-
war. from my Interpretation of Presi-
dent Wilson's last note. These seven
teen prisoners ought not offer an OBJ
stacle. The whole matter is up to
Gen. Carranza."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-27
R00SE VE[T OUT
To ELECT HUGHES
PARTY Is ADVISED
TO VOTE FOR THE REPUell-
GAN NOMINEE.

Chicago, June 26.-Theodore Roose-
velt, in letter read to the progress
sive national committee, in session
here today, finally declined to accept
the presidential nomination Of the
party and strongly urged the bull
moose organization to support Charles
E. Hughes. The colonels letter was
read by Oscar King Davis, secretary
of the committee. b..
The meeting of the national commit
tee was called to order by Matthew
Hale of Massachusetts, vice chairman,
in the absence of Victor Murdock of
Kansas. chairman of the committee.
The message from Col. Roosevelt
was given close attention. ...
John NJ Parker OF Louisiana read
to the committee telegram he had
received June 16 from Col. Roosevelt
and his reply in which the Louisiana
committeeman and the vice presiden-
tial candidate Of the party declared
that he would not support the candi-
dacy of Hughes.
The telegram expressed the desire
of Col. Roosevelt to confer with Mr..
Parker over the political situation.
Mr. Parker, in reply. regretted that
it was impossible for him to visit Col.
Roosevelt and expressed his great re-
gret at the retirement of Roosevelt
from politics.
Roosevelt. in his letter to the pro
gressives, had the following to say
about Hughes:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-27
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'NOoHtl'ueo on page - .|-.
CAP TAIN BOYD A
native Of IOWA

Burlington, June 26. There Is wide
spread regret and deep mourning
among friends and relatives here, for
Captain Charles r. Boyd, Of the regu-
lars, who fell in the discharge Of his
duty, in Mexico. He was a native OF
Des Moines county, having been born
near Sperry, October 20, 1870. He
was appointed to the military academy
at West Point by Congressman John
j. Seerley, his appointment dating
June Is, 1892, and proved one of the
most untiring and gifted students in
the big institution. He was popular
among the cadets and earned the re.
spect and esteem Of the teachers and
superior officers. After graduating
with high honors, he was appointed to
important duties at different points.
He had served in the Philippines. He
was married at st. Louis and leaves
the widow and two children. OF late
he had been stationed at Fort Leaven-
worth Captain Boyd was frequent
visitor in Burlington, that is, whenever
the service permitted. His last visit
here was perhaps six months ago,
when he was the guest Of his sister,
Mrs. David McClement, on West Hill
and looked up some of the old friends
and acquaintances.
Lieutenant Henry Adair, who was
also killed at Carrizal, was also sta
toned at Fort Leavenworth. and was
well known to number OF people in
Burlington.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-27
RUSHING MEDICAL TESTS.

Des Moines, June 26.-Col. Morgan,
u. S. A., chief mastering officer of the
Iowa national guard, today ordered
guard commanders to rush through the
work Of mastering their men so as TO
be ready for border service Immediate
ly. Col. Morgan said that IL possible,
the first infantry regiment of the Iowa
guard will leave Camp Dodge tomor-
row morning.
Medical officers are examining men
at an average of one man a minute" :"
he said. I'VE have a dozen officers
working and see no reason why the
first regiment should not entrain for
the border at once"
Col. Morgan said that he had not
been advised by the war department
where the rtoops would be sent but
said he thought Ell Paso would be the
place.
More than a score Of men of the
first regiment today refused to take
the oath and were mustered out Of
service. Co. L of Keokuk, because
their captain was changed and new
commander substituted, refused to go
and was ordered returned to it's home
station. Later, however, Gen. Morgan,
consented to allow the men to reenlist
in other companies If they so desired
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-27
WAR SUM MARY.

The Russians have captured all Of
Bukowina from the Austrians who
are retreating toward the Carpathian
passes. Along the river Pruth the
Russians also inflicted heavy losses
upon the Austrians in men taken pris-
oner and In war stores left behind in
the retreat.
The Russians also report the repulse
of attacks southwest of Lutsk and an
advance north of Radziviloff, while
Berlin claims to have put down Rus
sian attacks east of Vladimir-Volhynia
and west Of Dubno. Heavy fighting
continues throughout this region. The
greatest battle of the present series
on the Russian front appears to be de-
veloping in the Lutsk region, accord
ing to Petrograd. The key to the
whole situation is the Kovel junction
and tremendous efforts are being made
by the Germans to safeguard this vital
point.
The general opinion in Paris is that
the establishment of the Germans at
Fleury is "regrettable," owing to the
close proximity Of that point to Yer
dun Activity of the artillery is very
active between the British and Ger
mans on the Belgian front. .
A general retreat of the Austrians
in the Trentino district over distance
of twenty miles is reported officially.
by Rome The Italians are in hot pul-
suit.
A submarine Of the Teutonic allies
has sunk an Italian cruiser pnd u
French torpedo boat destroyer 4 the
southeastern coast of Italy.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-27

Director Cleveland Dayton received
his orders at o'clock this afternoon
to entrain the members of the First
Cavalry band Tuesday morning ut
$3.50 o'clock for North Liberty.
The band boys, twenty-eight in num-
Der, will leave in special cars attached
to the regular northbound Milwaukee
passenger train. They will go to
Cedar Rapids and from there to North
Liberty where they will join the rest
Of the First Cavalry Of Iowa.
All the bands equipment has been
in readiness for immediate movement
ever since the first orders were re-
ceived last Tuesday. This will be
loaded this evening or early in the
morning and everything is ready at
once for the departure.
The Elks will entertain the band at
lunch in the club rooms at o'clock
this evening. An entertainment will
follow at the club.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-27
AME ER|CAN Loss IN
CARR|ZAL FIGHT
|STWENTY-THREE
CAPTAIN OF ONE TROOP is RES.
CUED AND NEARLY ALL ARE
ACCOUNTED FOR.

Field Headquarters, June 25. (By
wireless to Columbus, N NJ, June 25)
-TWenty-three American soldiers are
known to have been killed in the Car
rial battle, according to report to
Gen. Pershing tonight from Maj. Jen-
klns, commanding the eleventh caval-
ry column ordered to scour the country
for survivors. .......-a. ...
The report told of the rescue in
safety OF Capt. Lewis s. Morey, after
he had made daring stand against
heavy Mexican odds and heoric per-
sonal sacrifices in an effort to save the
lives of his men. Maj. jenkins said he
had evidence that nine American
troopers, in addition to those previous
ly reported dead, had been killed.
A note found on the body of Capt. T.
Boyd, the American commander, who
lost his life. proved that Gen. Felix
Gomez, the Mexican commander, in
vited him into the town of Carr1zal and
that he had refused and afterward con-
ferred with Gomez outside the town.
Neither the notebook of Capt Boyd
nor that Of Capt. Morey, both Of which
were recovered, threw any new light
on the clash.
After the first firing K troop, under
Capt. Morey's command, took refuge
In nearby adobe, but. Maj. jenkins
reported, realizing their predicament,
he ordered his men to leave the hut
in small detachments. <..1
Capt. Morey, himself suffering with
slight wounds, with four men, remain
cd hidden throughout the day In the
house, which was within 1000 yards OF
the Carranzista line.
Orders Men TO Leave.
That night, the party Of four started
afoot in an attempt to get back to
the expeditionary command. Capt
Morey soon became so weak from loss
Of blood that he was unable to walk
and believing he was dying, he ordered
his men to leave him and save them
selves. This they did but shortly the
wounded Aoff1cer managed to rally
enough strength to crawl to the ranch
house OF an American named McCabe,
about nine miles from Carrizal.
Maj. Jenkins reported he had found
Capt Morey hidden in McCabe's house
and that his wounds were not danger
GUS. Upon the receipt of the dispatch,
Gen. Pershing said, forty-three mem.
bers Of the command engaged had
been accounted for and that one other
is lost in the desert. The remainder
of the eight-four men who made up the
detachment are believed to have been
killed or made prisoners.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-27
REMOVES MAN WHO
FAILED TO ATTACK

Laredo, Tex, June 26.--It was re-
ported unofficially here today that
Carranza had removed Gen. Alfredo
Ricaut. commander of the northeast
ern Mexican border patrol, and rein
stated Gen. Emiliano Nafarrate, now
at Tampico. The change was said to
have been due to Ricaut's failure to
attack the American forces that cross
ed the river in pursuit Of bandits on
June II.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-27
MEX|CANS TAKING
POSITION SOU TIL
Of BORDER LINE
TOWNS OF THE RIO GRANDE BE-
ING STRIPPED OF ALL SOL
DlERs AND STORES.

San Antonio, Tex, June 26.-News
reaching army headquarters here to-
day indicates that the Mexican forces
along the Rio Grande from Matamoros
to Juarez either have withdrawn their
main strength from the border or are
preparing to do it. 1t also is indicat-
ed that they are/ taking station at
strategic points along a line we'll
south Of the border where railroad
functions allow Of rapid handling of
troops or where the topography Of the
country would permit Of a strong de-
tense.
Their reported new line parallels the
course of the Rio Grande and would
command the Mexican lines Of ad-
vance toward the strategic points Of
Monterey and Salt1llo, the Coahuila
coal mines, which furnish the main
fuel supply Of Mexico, and on which
locomotive movements depend: Pare
don, the main railroad junction point
between Monterey and Saltillo and
Torreon, which probably will be the
main Mexican base, and Chihuahua
City.
aarIsons Mere shells.
The Mexican garrisons at Matamor-
os, Nuevo Laredo and Juarez are said
to be mere shells. Only a negligible
force is said to be stationed opposite
Del Rio and the strongest force along
the border, that at Piedras Negras,
opposite Eagle Pass, is reported pre-
pairing to evacuate at a moments no
tice. The force at Piedras Negras Is
commanded by Gen. Francisco Muir
gia, whom Gen. Carransa Is said to
have had difficulty In controlling in
times past
Gen. Funston's force along the bor-
der Is ready and waiting. Unless
some overt act Of the dc facto gov
ernment should occur, q movement
will come only at the express direc-
tion OF oflcials at Washington. Army
officers believe that should negotia-
tions with the Carranza government
be long continued, feeling among the
Mexicans would cause some act that
must precipitate q clash.
Threat Not Idle One.
Army officers are convinced that
Gen. Jacinto Trevino's statement that
he would attack American troops ap-
preaching OJo Caliente and San An
tonic was not an empty threat and are
awaiting anxiously more news Of the
two squadrons Of the eleventh cay
airy sent toward Carrizal. Some con-
lecture has been caused as to the iden-
tity of the American troops reported
approaching these places as there are
five places named O1o Caliente in that
part of chihuahua and San Antonio is
also a common name for the villages
there.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-27

Washington, D. c., June 26,-Wheth-
er state OF war shall exist between
the United States and the de facto
government of Mexico depends upon
the formal declaration of policy by
Gen. Carranza, expected hourly today
in response to the note telegraphed TO
Mexico City yesterday by Secretary
lansing. ...
The American government will as
sist upon immediate release of the
cavalrymen captured at Carrizal, as
demanded in the note, but high OFF,
cials of the administration explain in
interpreting the communication that
the course Of the United sStates will
be determined by Carranza's final
statement of his intentions toward the
American expedition in Mexico to pro-
tect tho border
Awaiting Morey's Letter.
The war department had not receiv.
ed at an early hour the letter from
Capt. Lewis S. Morey Of the tenth cav
airy giving the first official American
version of the fighting at Carrizal.
The published text of Capt. Morey's
Letter was construed as indicating that
the American force was to some extent
responsible for the clash.
Secretary Lansing's note, however,
did not found it's demands upon a
statement that the Mexicans pre-
cipitated the fight. Apparently, the
question has no direct connection with
the course President Wilson is pur-
suing. The Mexican note saying Gen.
Carranza personally directed that Gen.
Trevino resist any movement of
American troops in Mexico except in
retirement toward the border, is the
real issue. .F
Hostilities Ordered7
The Washington government con-
strues this action as formal avowal
of deliberately hostil action. It de-
mands that if this is Carranza's pur-
pose, he 80 state through regular
diplomatic channels.
Members of congress were informed
Of all phases of the situation during
the day by the chairmen Of the for
eign affairs committees, who had a
long conference with the president
last night The president then indi-
Gated that he might desire to address
the house and senate soon but no
ateps toward arranging for joint
session will be taken until the Car
rama reply Is received.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-27
FIGHTING IMPORTANT.

Berlin, June 26.-F1ghting activity
in the western theater on the fronts
occupied by the British and north
wing Of the French army was import
ant and has been so for the past two
days, says the of1cial statement issued
today by the German army headquar-
terR
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-27
GERMANS NEAR VERpUk.

Paris, June 26. The Germans are
now three-quarters OF mile from the
French lines Immediately In front Of
Verdun but no operation has as yet
been undertaken elsewhere to relieve
pressure on the citadel.
Last nights French official state
ment says no important event beyond
the usual cannonade occurred on the
western front. %'..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-27
BAND WILL LEAVE
0TTUMWA TUESDAY
FOR NORTH LIBERTY
MAYOR URGES EVERYONE OUT TO
MILWAUKEE DEPOT At $50
O'CLOCK IN MORNING.

A mayor Of the city Of ottum-
wa ! earnestly request every citi.
Zen who can arrange to do 30, to
be at the Milwaukee depot Tues
day morning to bid the members
Of the First Cavalry band goodbye.
They leave at gao o'clock for
North Liberty. ..
F. II. Garter, Mayor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-27
RUSSIANS TAKE TOWNS.

Petrograd, June 26.-Russian cav
airy after battle with Austro-Hun-
garian troops, has occupied a position
near Pezoritt, about five and one-half
miles west of Kimpolung, in Buko-
Vina. This was announced in the
Russian official statement.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-27
Movement Is Started Here
to Have Auto Caravan
Make Trip Sunday
TAKE RELATIVES TO
SEE THE SOLDIERS
Commercial Club Discusses
Project at Luncheon; to
Bear OttumWa Pennants

The Commercial club directors
this morning instructed tho secre-
tary to send 4 telegram to Con-
'gressman Ramseyer and the two
United States senators from Iowa
asking them to use their best e.
forts to have restored tho provi-
sion for the dependents Of militia
men that was stricken from tho
house military bill Saturday In
tho senate.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-27

A movement has been started
among Ottumwans that contemplates
q large number autos filled with citi-
zens, many of them relatives Of the
members Of Company G, to visit the
guardsmen at Camp Dodge next Sun
day. The project was taken up at the
tors this noon at which DR.. w. E.
Creath was a guest and submitted the
proposition for big Ottumwa delega-
tion to call upon the boys.
The movement was started when
some Of the friends Of the company
members told Capt Schamp that they
might be up to Des Moines in cars to
see the boys before they left for the
front. The captain told them to come
as anyone from Ottumwa would be
very welcome in the company quarters
at Camp Dodge.
Once the project was newsed about
many Ottumwans owning cars fell in
with the idea and the plan was launch
ed to have as many car owners as pos
sible make a place for members of the
they might see their boys again before
going south.
The plan as discussed before the
luncheon contemplated no general
leaving time for the party owing to
some cars running faster than others
and the fear that the parade idea
could not be carried out successfully
If they left here together. 1t was
thought best for all to leave when they
pleased but to gather at the state fair
grounds after arriving in Des Moines
and at an appointed time, perhaps
10:3O Sunday morning, to start as a
big procession from the meeting point,
run through Des Moines and out to
Camp Dodge. The cars are to be dec
Grated in a uniform manner and all
bear Ottumwa pennants.
The directors, upon motion OF Sena-
tor Whitmore, appointed committee
of three headed by DR.. Creath to take
charge of the plans for the auto trip.
Every car owner in Ottumwa will be
asked to tell the committee whether
they have car available and what
room can be given to accommodate
members of the guardsmen's families.
Some forty owners have already ex
pressed their intention to go.
Organize Relief Plan.
The proposition to start relief
in Ottumwa that will pro-
vide for the dependents Of guardsmen
called to service was discussed and
an organization formed. A motion to
have the chairman of the meeting ap-
point committee Of three, which in
-l.~ vr>if< ~
with members of both sexes, carried
and w. T. Harper, Wallace Graham
and w. r. Daum were named as the
first committee.
All present at the meeting we're
urged to attend the big picnic OF the
acre corn and baby pork clubs Of the
county that is to be held Tuesday in
Wildwood. The weekly meeting was
held today instead of Tuesday because
Of the picnic.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-27
VILLA WITH CARRAkZA,

Ell Paso, Tex, June 26., -Informa-
tion reached here today from apparent
.ly reliable sources that Francisco
Villa, until recently at Santa Rosalio,
had reached an agreement with the de
facto government and that this was
being used to induce his followers to
Join the Carranxa forces.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-27

chihuahua City. Mexico, June
26.-On the heels Of the American
evacuation Of San Geronimo and
6achinaba, Gen. Jaeinto Trevino
has occupied these points with
his troops, issuing strict orders
that any attempt Of Gen. Persh-
ino's men to return south must be
forcibly prevented.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-27
De Facto President Told to
Make Plain His Order
to Resist Soldiers
CLASH AT CARRIZAL T.,
NOT BASIS OF NOTE
American Troops Considered
Partly Responsible for
Recent Engagement

Washington, D. G., June 2e.-
South and Central American" re-
pubIIcs will not offer mediation to
the United States in the Mexican
crisis at this time, This announce
mont was made late today by
Minister Calderon Of Bolivia after
a conference with Secretary Lam
sino.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-27

Columbus, N. M, June 26-A
report was In circulation hero to-
day that another clash Of Ameri-
can and Carranzista troops had
occurred near Villa Ahumada but
army officers here have not con-
firmed IL.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-27

Washington, D. c., June d.
A virtual embargo on commerce
between the United States and
Mexico pending determination Of
their future relations is being
planned by the administration.
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