Congress Lets President Call Up State Guards for Mexico Border
National guard units nationwide rush to active service as Secretary Baker orders haste. Congress passes a resolution by 332 to 2 authorizing immediate drafting of state guards who take the new oath, placing 100000 soldiers at Gen. FUNSTON's disposal and extending use beyond U.S. borders. Diplomatic options of the crisis remain unchanged amid Carrizal and Mazatlan incidents.
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Washington
Baker
Wilson
Funston
Congress
United States
National Guard
Senate
Carrizal
Mzatlan
HELP GUARDSMEN'S FAMILY
Washington lawmakers approved President Wilsons use of the national guard for the Mexican crisis. The house voted to declare an emergency and authorize federal service for guardsmen who take an oath. A relief fund of a million dollars would aid dependents with monthly limits.
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Washington
Wilson
House
War Department
Hay
Gardner
Pershing repositions forces after Carrizal clash
American expeditionary commander General Pershing reorganizes the force following the June 21 Carrizal engagement with Carrranzistas. Heavy troops are concentrated at Namiquipa and Colonia Dublan, with scouting patrols pushing into Santa Clara Canyon east of Namiquipa.
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Columbus, N. M
Pershing
Carrizal
Namiquipa
Colonia Dublan
Santa Clara Canyon
14 Airships Ordered for Border Scouting
Secretary Baker directs immediate orders for 14 high powered aeroplanes for scouting on the border. Orders will be distributed among capable manufacturers to speed delivery. Naval Auxiliaries Ready with 20 coast guard vessels armed for Mexican duty.
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Baker
Washington
Coast Guard Service
Greece yields to Allies under note from Great Britain France and Russia
Greece accepts entente demands amid political collapse. Premier Skouloudis resigns as cabinet dissolves while King Constantine returns to palace. Zanias to form a new ministry. The London backed note urges demobilization and neutrality, noting complaints against the Greek government.
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Athens
Greece
Great Britain
France
Russia
Skouloudis
Chamber of Deputies
M. Skouloudis
Foreign Office
Chateau Tatou
Constantine
Zanias
Mexicans Offer to Defend Country Amid Washington Crisis
Mexican government reports that about one million men have volunteered to serve in defense of Mexico since the Washington crisis escalated. Three Mexican soldiers were wounded by snipers near Namiquipa while guarding truck trains. their names are not released.
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el Paso
Washington
Mexico City
Fort Bliss
Namiquipa
Marines to land in Mexico if Americans threatened
Secretary Daniels stated that American marines will be landed in Mexico when needed to protect U S citizens, but there will be no promiscuous landings. He said there is no current plan to mobilize the Atlantic fleet as cruisers and smaller naval craft can handle the situation.
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New York
Mexico
Daniels
Greek cabinet quits as reshuffle looms in Athens
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Skouloudis and his ministers resigning to the king. The king summoned former Premier Zaimis and a member of the late cabinet is expected to join the new ministry in Athens. The move signals a full cabinet overhaul.
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London
Athens
Skouloudis
Zaimis
Zafmis
Ford Announces $8 Million River Rouge Plant
Henry Ford reports plans to build an eight million dollar plant at River Rouge outside Detroit to manufacture automobile parts. He also denounces a published article claiming Ford Motor Company employees who join the national guard will not be restored to their jobs upon return.
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Ford
Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
River Rouge
Ford Motor Company
National Guard
Allies Agree to Subordinate Munitions Deals to U.S. Needs
Washington reports representatives of entente allies have signified willingness to place their munition contracts in this country under U.S. needs during the current emergency.
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United States
Washington
Wilson Demands Release At Once From Chihuahua Clash
United States demands the release of Troop M officers captured by Carranza authorities in Chihuahua. Lieutenant Benjamin F. Noge is reported among prisoners, prompting fear of mistreatment. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing confer with Secretary Baker. action hinges on reports from Carrizal and border readiness. Washington keeps a watchful waiting stance as troops muster proceeds.
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Washington
Tenth Cavalry
Carranza
Chihuahua
United States
Benjamin F. Noge
Wilson
Lansing
Baker
Carrizal
National Guard For
Border Service
Pershing
War Department
Border Patrol
Losses Reduced At Field Headquarters In Mexico
Thirty eight stragglers from the Carrizal engagement reached camp here June 24 with 15 officially listed as missing. The report updates the casualty count and notes ongoing efforts to account for all personnel.
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Mexico
Black Sea Steamer Mercury Sinks After Mine Hit
Petrograd reports four hundred lives lost when the Russian passenger steamer Mercury struck a mine in the Black Sea near Grigorievka. Of about 550 aboard, survivors recount harrowing scenes as the vessel sank in minutes while rescuers rushed from Odessa. Five women clung to babies amid wreckage.
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Black Sea
Petrograd
Grigorievka
Odessa
German Forces Claim Thiaumont and Fleury Fortresses Taken
Berlin reports capture of Thiaumont fortress north of Verdun and the fort and village of Fleury with ground gain south of Vaux. War office says 2,600 prisoners taken. German troops repelled Russian attempts to advance south of Vloukst and north of Vidzy in the Dvinsk sector.
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Berin
Berlin
Thiaumont
Verdun
Fleury
War Office
Vaux
Vloukst
Vidzy
Dvinsk
Mexican Lines Broken At Carrizal In U S Cavalry Action
Gen Pershing reports U S Army Troops under Capt Boyd broke Mexican lines at Carrizal, but fate of advancing detachments remains unknown. Maj Jenkins says five Boyd troopers found at San Luis ranch corroborating that Mexican forces opened the attack without provocation.
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San Antonio
Tex
Tenth
United States Cavalry
Charles T. Boyd
Felix Gomez
Carrizal
Pershing
Funston
Boyd
Lewis Morey
Gen. Pershing
John M. Jenkins
Colonia Dublan
Jenkins
Capt. Boyd
San Luis Ranch
Maj. Jenkins
No Change in U. S. Policy in Mexican Crisis
Washington reports a clash at Carrizal will not by itself trigger general hostilities. President Wilson awaits a military report before decisions. Baker asks governors about national guard muster readiness. War Dept orders 5,000 guardsmen to federal service for border deployment. Carranza might be swayed by European influence not to pursue a war.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Carrizal
Wilson
Baker
National Guard
War Department
Gen
Barry
Chicago
Central Department
Bell
San Francisco
Western Department
Carranza
South American Diplomats to Confer in US Mediation Efforts
Gongalo S. Cordova Ecuadorian minister to the United States will travel to Washington for talks with South American diplomats to push mediation between the United States and Mexico. Argentine ambassador Romulo Naon has departed for Washington with his secretary.
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Washingon
New York
Gongalo S. Cordova
Ecuador
United States
Washington
Mexico
Romulo Naon
Mexico Rejects Mediation Over U S Invasion Crisis
Costa Rica and El Salvador offered mediation between Mexico and the United States, but Gen. Carranza’s de facto government rejected the proposals. Mexico’s leaders said sovereignty forbids mediation in a crisis sparked by the American invasion of Mexican soil.
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Carranza
Mexico City
Mexico
United States
Costa Rica
Salvador
Stripped of Their Uniforms By Mexican Prisoners
El Paso notes that Tex Mexican crewmen from the train that carried 17 American prisoners from Carrizal to Chihuahua City arrived at Juarez and report the prisoners were stripped of their uniforms and made to travel in underclothes after capture.
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el Paso
Tex
Carrizal
Chihuahua City
Juerez
Pope Benedict For Peace Appeal to Wilson and Carranza
A Rome wireless dispatch reports Pope Benedict XVI appeals to President Wilson and General Carranza to use their earnest efforts to avert war. The message emphasizes seeking reconciliation and peaceful settlement through diplomatic channels between involved powers.
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Pope Benedict
London
Rome
Wilson
Gen. Carranza
Mississippi News Items Rally Across the State
McComb sells 90,000 five per cent sewerage bonds at a premium of 1,485 with accrued interest to a Chicago banking house. Yazoo City reports anthrax cases on Butler plantation and cattle vaccination. Natchez fisherman J. C. Griggs killed at Vidalia. Roy Wilbanks arrested. Meridian notes a federal agent reports John Powell arrested on illicit distilling. linked to a large still destruction. Greenville sees 5,000 attend flag presentation to local military company by D A R. Vicksburg reports support for guardsmen. jobs back home will wait. Jackson circulates petitions for an initiative and referendum on prohib laws. spread to other counties. Columbus celebrates Star-Spangled Banner at Lake Park with flag given by locals. Boy Scouts guard. Gulfport announces massive new mill project, 40,000 site cost by residents, 1,200 jobs. Biloxi notes a curious calf with bull-dog head and ram-like body. Yazoo City forms volunteer company list. drill practice planned. Clinton reports Miss Mattie Strong elopes with Jasper Owen after leaving the normal. plans to marry in Jackson.
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Columbus
Lake Park
Biloxi
Yazoo City
Jackson
STATE TROOPS 10 BE MUSTERED SOON
The First Mississippi Regiment mobilizing at Camp Swep Taylor will depart for the border as soon as mustering officer Lieut. R. R. Pickering reports readiness to the war department. A mass meeting at Smith Park on June 23 spurred recruitment, with 600 soldiers leading a parade and the First Regiment Band at the front.
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Jackson
Mississippi
Swep Taylor
R. R. Pickering
War Department
Pickering
McCain
United States Army
Secretary of War
Department
Smith Park
Deaf and Dumb Institution contracts Garber for repairs
The board of trustees hires I. C. Garber to repair storm damaged buildings at the Deaf and Dumb Institution and make some areas ready for pupils by October first. Garber previously built the structure.
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Board of Trustees
The
Deaf and Dumb Institution
I. C. Garber
Mr. Garber
State to Build Limestone Crusher Plant at Okolona
Stone Creek president L. Q. Stone and E. J. O Keefe announce a state operated limestone crushing plant to be located at Okolona. The unit will produce eight tons per hour, cost about 1800 dollars, and be operated by contractors free for thirty days. Output will be sold to farmers at production cost.
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Tol. Q. Stone
Board of Trustees
The
Penitentiary
E. J. O'Keefe
Okolona
Penitentiary Board
Mississippi
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John Powell
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Lotta Moore Armistead
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the Normal
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Miss Strong
Normal
Jasper Owen
State Board of Health
W. S. Leathers
Gilleylan
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Shipp
S. L. Palmer
Odie McLendon
Bilbo
Board of Prison Trustees
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Perry County
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Scott County
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