War Below the Border Deepens as U S and Mexico Clash
United States and Mexican forces fought 90 miles south of El Paso with reported side losses totaling about 140. General Pershing warned of attacks on supply lines and Americans in Mexico faced danger. The fiercest action occurred near Carrizal, where a flag of truce was allegedly fired upon and Carranza ordered Mexican consuls and port funds withdrawn.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
el Paso
Pershing
Carrizal
Carranza
Northern Ohio Traction sale rumors stir Canton market
Reports of a potential sale of the Northern Ohio Traction Company centered in Canton, with Cleveland brokers noting stock gains and ongoing negotiations. Officials deny nothing, while bidders seek control via new bonds and improved financing. Canton hopes utilities commission action will back needed upgrades.
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Cleveland
Utilities Commission
KUNKEL SUSPENDS THREE AS PRISONERS ESCAPE
Police safety director announces three officers suspended indefinitely after four prisoners escaped from a patrol en route to Starkco workhouse. Chief Riblet to report in days. Kincaid claims wagon left before his return, while Lengel and Smiley were on the front seat during the escape.
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R. J. Kunkel
S. A. Lengel
Louis ©. Smiley
Alfred Kincaid
C. N. Riblet
Riblet
Lengel
Kincaid
Smiley
Sept Station
Lawrencord
Americans lured into Carrizal trap by flag of truce
General Bell told General Funston that American troopers were decoyed into Carrizal by a flag of truce and fired on with machine guns by Carranzistas. President Wilson and war department heads awaited fuller details as the dispatch from El Paso confirmed the incident.
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Carrizal
Funston
Gen. Bell
Wilson
War Department
General Funston
General Bell
Tenth Cavalry
Bell
el Paso
Garcia Reports Clash at Carrizal Near Villa Ahumada
Mexican Consul Garcia telephoned at 6 P M to report a clash at Carrizal near Villa Ahumada between Carranzas and American troops. General Gomez and others killed. American casualties unknown. An American guard said Villa Ahumada daylight attack wounded a Mexican captain and a private. Prisoners sent to Chihuahua. The exchange involved decoy maneuver with a flag and machine gun fire. Pershing was informed of troops engaged, including the Tenth Cavalry.
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Carrizal
Villa Ahumada
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Chihuahua
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Pershing
Thirteenth State Convention Opens in Session
The thirteenth state convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles opened at 9 o'clock with State President EB I presiding. Reports were heard on reforms to the auditing system. Grand Sergeant at Arms R H Grayson of Georgia spoke on changes, with minor adjustments made. Balloting to select next year's convention city was set for late afternoon, Marion and Piqua as leading candidates.
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Textile strike in Barcelona erupts in riots
Madrid dispatch reports the textile strike taking on revolutionary tones as riots erupt in Barcelona with many bombs reportedly thrown, signaling heightened unrest.
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Madrid
Barcelona
Ohio Eclectic Mutual elects officers at Cedar Point
The Ohio Eclectic Mutual society in convention at Cedar Point elected officers including President A. W. Hobb of Sidney as well as Vice President P. D. Bixel of Pandora and Corresponding Secretary J. F. Wurst of Dayton. Other officers named were Recording Secretary J. F. Wurst, Dayton. Treasurer W. N. Munday of Forest. and Auditor J. G. Sherman of Columbus.
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Ohio Eclectic Mutual Society
Cedar Point
A. W. Hobb
Sidney
P. D. Bixel
Pandora
J. F. Wurst
Dayton
W. N. Munday
Forest
J. G. Sherman
Columbua
Tax bill agreement advances to full House panel
Washington June 21 a tentative agreement on a tax bill to fund preparedness and reduce the treasury deficit was reached by the Democratic sub committee. Members Kitchin Hull and McGillicuddy expect to present the completed measure to the Ways and Means Committee next week. The plan would raise about 100 to 105 million by higher income taxes 100 million by inheritance and war profits taxes and 40 million by retaining some war revenue taxes. The income tax would double the rate from one to two percent with no change to exemptions 2000 for singles and 4000 for married couples. The surtax would begin at 15900 and nearly double. The sub committee estimates the higher tax would raise over 100 million with proper collection.
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Washington
Treasury
Kitchin
Rep. Hull
Tennessee
Rep. McGillicuddy
Maine
Ways and Means Committee
Nomination of Gregory for Supreme Court and Davis Promotion
President announces to send Thomas Watt Gregory of Austin Texas to fill the Supreme Court vacancy created by Hughes resignation. John W. Davis of West Virginia currently solicitor general will be promoted to attorney general.
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Washington
White House
Thomas Watt Gregory
Austin
Texas
Supreme Court
Charles E. Hughes
Senate
John W. Davis
West Virginia
Department of Justice
Export share: Jamaica sends over seventy percent to U.S.
The article notes that more than 70 percent of Jamaica’s exports are destined for the United States, highlighting the United States as the dominant market for Jamaica's goods. It underscores the economic link between the two nations and Jamaica’s reliance on U.S. demand.
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Jamaica
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United States
Battle tale from border clash leaves general dead
An official Mexican report recounts an American force moving into Santo Domingo ranch and Villa Ahumada. The Mexican commander Gomez was killed along with several soldiers. 17 prisoners were taken and sent to Chihuahua after the fight.
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Carrizal
Francisco Gonzales
Commandada
Jaurez
Santo Domingo Ranch
Felix Gomez
United States
Villa Ahumada
Gomez
Chihuahua
Train Arrives With 17 American Prisoners in Mexico
A late night report from Chihuahua says a train carried 17 American prisoners and over 100 wounded Mexican soldiers. Carranza orders Mexican consuls to return home and port collectors to Mexico City with funds and papers. Pershing's forces report Mexican detachments along his line. Nova Casas Grandes and Casas Grandes seized at dawn under martial law. The garrison was evacuated. twenty people were arrested in Casas Grandes for anti American demonstrations.
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Chihuahua
Carranza
Mexico
Mexico City
Columbus
New Mexico
General Pershing
Pershing
Nova Casas Grandes
Casas Grandes
Standard Oil of Ohio Chief Probes Gasoline Prices
Washington June 21 A P Coomb president of Standard Oil Co of Ohio told the Federal Trade Commission that business intelligence drives Ohio gasoline prices higher than in other states. He testified the company is not a monopoly though it controls 60 percent of Ohio’s oil trade and that purchases from Indiana are used to supply the Ohio market.
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A. P Coomb
Standard Oil Co
Ohio
Federal Trade Commission
Coomb
Indiana
Standard of Co
He Enid
Floods Cut Off Fernie and Destroys East Kootenay Mills
June 21. Waters in the East Kootenay valley have submerged West Fernie Natal Michel White Sulphur and Hosmer. Many valuable lumber mills have been destroyed by rising water. Dynamite was used to blast breakwaters to release large bodies of water. Fernie is isolated with no wire communication.
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Winnipeg
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