Militiamen Mobilize Across Nation for Mexican Service
Washington reports say more than 4,100,000 National Guardsmen in 45 states are under arms to mobilize for Mexican service as Wilson orders border defense. Secretaries Baker and Daniels coordinate, with naval forces moved to Mexican waters. Officials stress no offensive action against Mexico.
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Rio Grande Saturna
Connecticut Coast Artillery May Be Held at Fort Wright
Connecticut Coast Artillery units may be mobilized at Fort H Wright for a period during the summer maneuvers as Governor Holcomb moves toward issuing mobilization orders. Local guardsmen prepare for a call to duty with plans to recruit to full war strength if needed, with detachments to assemble within hours and officers coordinating transport to Niantic for the camp.
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National Guard
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Connecticut
George M. Cole
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National Guards
New London
Vincent M. King
King
New York
Coast Artillery
Mexico
Coast Artillery Corps
Frederic J. Adams
Medical Corps
Adams
Connecticut Guard
Adjutant-General
Clifford B. Wilson
Fairfield County
Stamford
South Norwalk
Greenwich
Danbury
Conn. C. A
No Card No Work Forces Ten Bridgeport Jobs to Halt
Bridgeport builders faced a labor stoppage as the Building Trades Council enforced the No Card No Work rule. About 100 workers from four trades refused to proceed on ten projects including the County courthouse on Golden Hill Street, Southern New England Telephone on Elm Street, and several apartment blocks. Officials warn that continued actions could swell to nearly 5,000 striking workers by July 1 if other contractors join the edict.
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Southern New England Telephone Co
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South Avenue
Jennings
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Star Lunch
Boston Avenue
Logan Brothers
Housarcnng Avenue
Normal School
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Chamber pressures CT Co on Nichols line and trolley service
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce transportation committee asks the Connecticut Company for a public statement on planned service extension to Nichols, easing congestion, and improving interurban routes. Letter urges definite assurances to inform residents and recalls promised expansion after franchise grant.
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George E. Hill
Nich
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Cine Communication
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Fairfield Avenue
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Nichols Line
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Connecticut Company
Security Building
City
Transportation Committee
Richols
Note to Austria Demands Apology for Submarine Attack
Washington reports a second note to Austria-Hungary has been completed for immediate dispatch to Vienna. It demands an apology for the Austrian submarine attack on the American steamer Petrolite and reparations for damages. The dispatch follows the June 19 briefing.
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State Department
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Danbury Post Office Burglary Yields $1091.76 Stamps
Danbury June 19 burglars blew open the post office safe near Main Street and Library Place. They pried a delivery window, removed hinges, and escaped unnoticed. Cash and postage stamps totaling $1091.76 were taken. Local police were patrolling nearby but heard nothing.
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Library Place
Harral Buys Dunham Estate on Golden Hill in Bridgeport
In Bridgeport a move to expand Golden Hill as a residential area advances as Baward W. Harral and Wheeler family associates acquire the Dunham property at 360 Golden Hill Street corner Harrison. Harral plans remodeling and residence use, with implications for adjacent University Club site and WCA plans, while the block around Harrison Washington avenue and Golden Hill tightens realty control. The Dunham property, once a vast estate with historic stone house, descends through J. E. Dunham to Miss Clara Dunham and sisters who sold to Harral. details of the price remain undisclosed.
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Young Women's Christian Association
University Club
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Okd Club
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Washington Avenue
Dunham Estate
Long Island Sound
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Harrison Street
Elijah Waterman
eBaver Street
Fairfield Avenue
J. E. Dunham
Clara Dunham
Keeler
Weather outlook with showers and cooler temperatures in Connecticut
Connecticut forecasts indicate showers this afternoon and tonight with cooler conditions. Tuesday should be partly cloudy under moderate west winds. The notice also reports a gift of 5060 dollars to Johns Hopkins Hospital from Dr. Kenneth Dows.
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Kenneth Dows
New York
Border Trouble Deepens Across Mexican Border
Washington June 19 An official of the Mexican embassy delivered a communication to Secretary Lansing, reportedly seeking a prompt reply to Carranza’s note demanding withdrawal of American troops. Despatches from the border showed growing excitement and irritation in many sections, with the contents withheld. Lansing said the reply would be sent to Mexico City and reaffirmed that U S policy in Mexico remains unchanged. The War Department prepared a draft to mobilize militia under the new army reorganization bill, allowing guardsmen who take the federal oath to be available for service anywhere.
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Maine
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Colorado
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North Dakota
Ohnio
Virginia
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Mississippi
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Tennessee
Missouri
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Mazatlan
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Elizeo Arredondo
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House Military Committee
Trevino Halts Emigration of All Mexicans Who Want Work in U S
Developments over 36 hours stir El Paso as frontier events follow the Columbus crossing. General Bell warns no immediate trouble, while rumors of Carranza forces nearby spread but remain unconfirmed. Mexican officials bar refugees, delaying crosses as 4,000 Mexicans gather in Juarez seeking work, raising health concerns.
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Carranza
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Jacinto Trevino
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Chihuahua
Parral
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Mexico
Republic
Alvarez Obregon
United States
Carranza Urges Calm as Peace Hopes Persist in Mexico City
In Mexico City General Carranza addresses a mass meeting urging citizens to refrain from hostilities toward Americans and reiterates hopes to peacefully resolve disputes with the United States. He notes recent incidents near Matamoros and Mazatlan being diplomatically handled and asks public support to preserve Mexico's dignity.
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Mexico
United States
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