Carrizal clash details prompt war caution
Washington June 26 cabinet review delays action as Pershing reports on Carrizal fight. Troops of Tenth Cavalry under Boyd and Morey may have suffered heavy casualties. leaders seek full facts before blaming either side.
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Washington
Gomez
Tenth Cavalry
Pershing
San Antonio
Tex
Charles F. Boyd
Boyd
Morey
Colonia
Dublin
Chihuahua
Hewis S. Morey
Carrizal
Charles T. Boyd
Henry Adair
Walter
Genral Pershing
Baker
White House
War Department
Funston
Ojo
Santo Dommingo
Myhen
Hoe
Hatton Chosen by Progressive Republicans for La Follette Contest
The Progressive Republican state conference in Madison on June 26 endorsed Hatton of New London for the Republican nomination at the September primaries. A platform backed Hughes and La Follette’s reelection, with emphasis on party alignment and reform.
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la Folletté
Madison
Progressive Republican State Conference
Indorsed
Hatton
New London
Hughes
la Follette
States-senate
Arredondo Discusses Latin Affairs With Mexican Envoy
Eliseo Arredondo the Mexican ambassador designate, on foreign office orders, informed South and Central American diplomatic representatives that Carranza troops in Chihuahua were ordered not to attack American troops unless Americans act aggressively. The senate subcommittee on the naval bill plans an amendment aligning with the five year plan of the navy general board, proposing authorization this year for four battle cruisers and three dreadnoughts.
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Arredondo
Washington
Eliseo Arredondo
Foreign Office
Carranza
Chihuahua
Senate
Navy General Board
Secretary Baker Denies Volunteer Call Rumor
June 26 Washington Secretary Baker dismissed rumors of an immediate call for volunteers to bolster regular and National Guard forces. He stated there were no new orders overnight for troop movements.
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Washington
Baker
Heads Regiment First Called For Service
One of the first national guard regiments in the United States to receive the War Department order to prepare for federal service. The Sixty-Ninth Regiment of New York City is described as an Irish regiment with many members of Irish birth or descent. Colonel Houle D Conley leads the regiment.
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Wilson
Newton D. Baker
War Department
National Guard
Engineer A
New York National Guard
New York City
Beckman
N, al
United States
Sixty-ninth
Houle Dd Conley
Eliseo Arrendondo Faces Diplomatic Effort for Carranza
Eliseo Arrendondo undertakes a challenging mission to secure diplomatic engagement with Carranza. The task involves navigating political sensitivities and seeking favorable terms while maintaining official protocol and timely communication.
Mercury Sinks After Black Sea Mine Hit
Petrograd reports the steamer Mercury struck a mine thirteen miles from Odessa, sinking in minutes amid rough seas. The vessel carried about 600 souls en route from Constantinople to Kherson. only two lifeboats launched were overturned, and rescue boats could not reach the scene due to heavy seas.
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Petrograd
Mercury
Black Sea
Lst
Qdeeso
Kheraon
Swtion
Odessa
Crash Kills 2. Six Hurt In Pennsylvania Train Collision
In New Castle two persons were killed and six injured when a freight car on the Harton Electric Line struck a passenger car crowded with workmen at North Sewickley Stop near here. Strong swimmers aided by wreckage fragments helped save many passengers, while numerous others remain unaccounted for as bodies wash ashore.
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New Castle
Harton Electric
North Sewickley
Herg
Mexican incursion near Hacht reported in Columbus
In Columbus New Mexico on June 6 locals say Mexican forces entered U 8 near Hacht and carried off several mules and horses. Reports claim American troops crossed into Mexico following the pursuit.
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Columbus
N. M
U 8
Hacht
Mexico
Police Lieutenant Killed in 9 Man Hunt
Indianapolis reports Lieutenant James B. Hagerty was shot and killed during a nine man chase for a suspected black thief. The pursuit ended with Hagerty’s death as authorities pursued the fugitive.
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Indianapolis
James B. Hagerty
Girl He Left Behind Familiar Instructs Departure of Troops
A newspaper item notes a familiar instruction linked to the departure of troops, detailing a planned troop movement and related directives. The story centers on the impact of the leave takings and the ensuing military readiness.
Germany Short on Potatoes as Grain Remains Plentiful
Berlin reports a plentiful grain supply to sustain Germany through harvests while the potato shortage worsens. Adolph von Batocki of the food regulation board warns the deficit will deepen over the next two weeks unless bread rations for physical laborers are increased. Western Germany faces tighter supplies as Holland bans exports, a move von Batock links to British influence.
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Berlin
Germany
Adolph von Batocki
Food Regulation Board
Dusseldorf
Holland
Herr von Batock
Navy to expand fleet with four superdreadnoughts and four battlecruisers
The Senate naval subcommittee, after talks with Secretary Daniels and Rear Admirals Taylor and Blue, approved a building program for next year including four superdreadnoughts and four battlecruisers. It also recommended increasing enlisted strength by 20,700 to 74,700. A separate note records a 1,180-signature petition from the Anti-War League of America urging withdrawal of troops from Mexico, filed by Rep. London.
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Washington
Senate Naval Subcommittee
Daniels
Taylor
Blue
Navy
Greater New York
Italians Repulse Attacks In Arsa Valley Operations
The war office announces new Italian positions in the Arsa Valley beyond Romini east of Mezzana peak and on the Lora spur west of Monte Pastio. Rifles, ammunition and bombs were captured.
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Rome
War Office
Arsa
Romini
Mezzana Peak
Lora
Monte Pastlio
New Greek Cabinet Named and Market Recovery Seen
Public reaction in Athens on June 26 shows general satisfaction with the ultimatum to King Constantine. Allies' diplomats urge immediate blockade lifting while the stock market continues to rapidly recover from its panic as authorities report renewed confidence.
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Athens
Constantine
Entente
Tts
Illinois Army Delayed For Mustering To Mexican Border
Springfield June 26 Ten days or more will pass before Illinois troops are ready to depart for the Mexican border. Lieutenant Colonel E. M. Lewis in charge of officers detailed to muster them into federal service said blank applications had not arrived Friday and mustering in equipping and inspecting each regiment will take a week.
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Springfield
Jil
M. Lewis
Blanka
Harvard Takes All Races At New London Meet
Harvard swept the events defeating Yale in the annual regatta. Harvard varsity eight won by four lengths with a 20:02 time, while Harvard freshmen and junior varsity also beat Yale. Yale’s varsity finished in 20:17 as the best showing for the Blue.
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New London
Harv
Yale
Crimson
Harvard
Children in Celebration at Rock Island Fort Armstrong
The Fort Armstrong celebration was turned over to exercises by schoolchildren who played leading parts in a joy-filled program.
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Rock ‘Island
Tuns
Olga
Gay
Fort Armstrong
Rae Cage
German U Boat Offends In Letter Plot To King Alfonso
Madrid reports great interest over the German submarine’s delivery of a letter from the German Emperor to King Alfonso. Skeptics question the claim the letter was a mere gesture of thanks for Germans interned at Kamerun. The action allegedly violated international rules by docking and signaling with the interned Roma before Spanish authorities were consulted.
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Madrid
Intersat
Cartscena
Alfonso
Kameruys
Roma
Nebraska Wheat Harvest Promises Record Crop
Lincoln June 26 Nebraska's great annual wheat harvest has begun, with 71 to 74 million bushels predicted for winter wheat. The labor bureau estimates about 7,000 farm hands are needed to handle the harvest, marking a historic crop surpassing ten years of growth.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
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