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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
1
Capital city of Bukowina falls as Austrians flee to the Carpathians. Czernowitz is captured by Russians following a fierce battle over a bridge. About 1,000 prisoners are taken.
Reports from El Paso and Juarez describe militia activation after Washington calls. Citizens hear rumors of Carranza ultimatum to withdraw the Perrying expedition while workers in Parral receive corn and salaries, and five Americans depart for safety.
The article reports Secretary Baker stating frontier conditions justify Order 10 to shield Americans. National Guard units are called by governors, Senora authorities seize the Southern Pacific system and cut telegraph wires, while Daniels orders gunboats. Five thousand American soldiers gather at Douglas as anti American demonstrations erupt in Nogales and Mexican families move south amid safety fears.
World War I dispatch reports Vienna and Berlin claiming victories in Galicia and Volhynia with heavy fighting at Czernowitz bridge and Pruth crossing. Russians allegedly suffered large losses while Austro Hungarian forces claim success against French positions near Verdun and in Polish theaters.
Berlin reports General von Linsingen forces hold the Russians advancing from the southeast near Kovel. Russian assaults failed on both sides of the Star, with about 3590 prisoners taken, plus one cannon and ten machine guns.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Lieut. Gen. Count Helmut von Moltke chief of the general staff died of heart attack during a mourning service in the Reichstag for Field Marshal von Moltke the elder in Berlin.
The Russian war office announced today that Czernowitz the capital of the Austro Hungarian crownland of Yukowina has been captured by Russian forces. The report comes from Metrograd dated June 18 and relayed via London.
Vienna reports the Austrian war office announced the evacuation of Czernowitz after Russian forces pushed through and entered the city following a Russian advance. The move comes as Austrians retreat to secure perimeter positions.
Washington announces memorial services for Yuan Shi Kai on June 28 as part of official ceremonies for China’s dead president. Government officials and diplomatic corps will attend, with a life portrait replacing the standard catafalque.
Denver June 18 local weather notes a thunderstorm and cooler conditions today with partially cloudy skies. For twenty four hours ending yesterday 4 pm the maximum temperature was 93 degrees and the minimum 58 degrees with a 35 degree range. Winds were clear.
London dispatch reports Lutsk front fighting as two Austrian divisions fall apart with only remnants surviving. Russians breach lines, threatening Archduke Joseph Ferdinand's army. Lutsk evacuates. Archduke Frederick celebrates a birthday amid illuminations and bravado, dismissing Russian bombardment as a temporary blaze.
Petrograd reports Russian breaches on the southwestern front creating a fan shaped advance from 306 to 40 miles behind the Austrian line and effectively splitting the three Austrian army groups between the Pripet and Bukowina. Retreat of advanced Austrian units continues for strategic reasons, not due to direct pressure.
Reports from Nogales and border towns detail severed wires between Nogales and Sonora, troops deployed along the Rio Grande, and crowds in Douglas as officials flee with funds. Mexican authorities tighten controls while civilians, both sides, anticipate possible American action.
The report notes a large number of prisoners taken by Russian forces and high casualties among opposing troops, asserting the overall success of the Russians in the conflict. It cites roughly 165,000 prisoners and 150,900 killed or wounded to support the claim.
President mobilizes state militia and National Guard amid threat of Mexican aggression. Secretary Baker directs muster into United States service at designated mobilization points and camp grounds, detailing organizations to be raised, staff officer deployment, and eligibility requirements for mobilization.
Mutually tense border situation as Juarez garrison strengthens with Chihuahua City troops and New Mexico National Guard units arrive at Fort Bliss Texas. General Bell vows protection for lawful Mexicans while authorities urge calm and readiness amid fears of clashes along the Rio Grande.
General Elias Calles arrived at Agua Prieta to reassure American mining men of safety for their employees. He promised personal guarantee and would travel by special train to Nacozari to escort Americans to the border if hostilities flare. He hoped the crisis could be bridged despite the critical tension.
June 18 dispatch reports the transport France collided with an English torpedo boat destroyer in the English Channel Saturday night. The destroyer was cut in two. the stern sank immediately while the bow, protected by watertight compartments, was towed to England. Some victims are reported and the cause is unknown.
Maton New Mexico June 18 The board of education has announced the election of Luke Rhoades formerly principal of the Jones Wash high school as principal of Colfax County High School for the coming year Mr H Rhoades before going to Washington was principal of Mason City Iowa high school
President orders the national guard and District of Columbia to be mustered into federal service with about 100000 men to guard the Mexican border. General Funston to designate movement times as Navy and State forces also dispatch vessels to Mexican waters. Crisis follows Carranza note and Pershing expedition, with regulars and guards mobilizing for possible actions in Mexico.
Albuquerque residents gather at high school auditorium to hear leaders urge strong fair support despite looming Mexico relations. Speakers from Roswell and Santa Fe outline plans, with music from the Pitis band and no fundraising envelopes. State legislature expected to fund the fair, counties to exhibit resources, and volunteers urged to prepare exhibits costing 500 to 5000 dollars.
President Wilson calls out nearly all state militias for service on the Mexican border. Secretary Baker says the move aims to protect Americans and support General Funston, with periodic relief to distribute duty. No relation to General Pershing’s expedition and no intent to enter Mexico beyond pursuing bandits if needed.
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