Armies on Verge of Hostilities in Old Mexico
Carranza troops and Pershing’s command south of Namiquipa edge toward clash as Mexican artillery menaces American trains. Pershing fortifies, digs trenches, while aeroplane scouts report no major reinforcements in sight. In Casas Grandes an American soldier was held then released after Pershing warned the garrison of an attack.
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Old Mexico
Columbus
Carranza
U Pershing
Namiquipa
Pershing
Colonia Dublan
Mexico
Casas Grandes
Refugees report Mexicans coming near the border
Douglas reports refugees from northern Mexico saying Carranza troops move northward and are only 22 miles from the border. American returnees cannot confirm numbers and officers think only small detachments are advancing on scout duty. San Diego notes a major Pacific fleet demonstration sailing with armored cruisers and torpedo boats seeking Mazatlan under secret orders.
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Douglas
Mexico
Carranza
San Diego
Maryland
Mazatlan
Great Tension Reported From Mexico
Official dispatches say tension is high across Mexico with no disturbances to Americans so far. Americans are leaving the country rapidly.
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Washington
Mexico
Burnside Cable Broadcast Limited by Partial Telegraph News
The Burnside program airs on cable today but the Times only received a small portion of its regular telegraphic news.
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Burnside
The
Times
Canadian Army Officer Charged Under Neutrality Laws
Capt. H J Thomson of the Canadian Army was arrested in Seattle on a charge of violating U S neutrality laws. He admitted in Pierce county jail that he recruited Tacoma musicians to travel to Victoria and join the legion for service in France with the British army. He claimed no intent to violate laws and sought a fine band for the American legion.
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Tacoma
United States
Legoa
Canada
France
H. J. Thomson
Seattle
Pierce County
Victoria
Legion
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Peace to Bring No Business Amid War Ruins
British dispatch from France outlines how peace will spur demand for reconstruction materials while civilians and soldiers anticipate improvised shelters. The piece notes refugees, ruined cities like Ypres and Arras, and the need to stockpile lumber and building items for long rebuilding efforts.
Bomb on mail car explodes. governor target details emerge
A bomb packed in a United States mail package exploded in the Northern Pacific mail car at Butte on June 17, destroying the car but causing no casualties. It was addressed to Gov William Spry in Salt Lake City. Parts of the device were found. officials say it was of a new design.
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Butte
United States Mail
Northern Pacific
Gov
William Spr
Salt Lake City
United States Secret Service
Iowa City
Iowa
Privi
London
Reuter
Arlington
W.pavlos
Tugidakis
Kerman
Principa
Key West
Fla
Persia
Militia Mobilization Moves Toward the Border
The mobilization of the militia continues with a southward movement expected within days. Nearly every railroad nationwide has trains ready for immediate troop use, and the full militia strength from all regions could be landed on the border four days after the first troop departs.
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Washington
United States
Marine Engineers Win Roughly 10 Percent Pay Rise
Tacoma June 17 The Marine Engineers Beneficial Association secured a nearly ten percent wage increase effective July 1 after presenting demands this week. First engineers will earn from 160 to 105 dollars monthly and others from 105 down to 0, affecting steamships operating on the Sound.
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Tacoma
Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association
Germany Sends Help to Stem Russ Offensive
London reports six German divisions totaling about 120000 men rushed to the east to halt the Russian push toward Lemberg. Two more divisions head for the Lutsk Kovel fronts as Russians press against Austrian lines. Russians have taken over 150000 prisoners and seized guns and supplies. Brusiloff's forces counter on the northern flank.
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London
Lemberg
Lutsk-Kovel
Brusiloff
Northwestern to Sail Via Outside Passage to Cape Flattery
The steamship Northwestern of the Alaska Steamship Company arrives from the west tomorrow night and sails Friday morning for the south by the outside passage from Cordova to Cape Flattery. The Mariposa sailed for the west last night at 10 30, carrying passengers T. D. Hunt A. D. Mcdonald Miss Florence Wilson Mrs Della Corragge and Mrs J Y Ostrander.
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Northwestern
Alaska Steamship Company
Cordova
Cape Flattery
Mariposa
Cordova Irs
T. D. Hunt
A.D. Mcdonald
Lorence Wilson
Della Corragge
J. Y. Ostrander
Glacier Front Retreat Exceeds Four Miles in Fifteen Years
The United States Geological Survey reports Barry Glacier in Prince William Sound Alaska retreated about 8200 feet from 1910 to 1914, totaling four and a half miles in fifteen years. B L Johnson assessed the front after 1914 and published professional paper 98 C with maps and photos.
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Washington
United States Geological Survey
Alaska
Prince William Sound
B. L. Johnson
Geological Survey
Barry Glacier
Johnson
Japan and America vie for Germanys lost trade
In Medan Sumatra on June 1 American and Japanese interests race to control former German commerce. Local merchants report prewar rivals near bankruptcy have secured financing from Singapore backers to build wholesale and retail trade. American goods now appear in European stores, with cement beer shoes and textiles in demand. prices higher but quality praised. A separate note mentions William Cooley mining a nugget worth $9660 at Kirkman
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Medan
Sumatra
Germany
Singapore
British Naval Man in Greece to Quit Posting
Rear Admiral Inbert S. Cardale, acting head of the British naval mission in Greece and senior Royal Hellenic Navy officer, will relinquish his post and depart Greece. A longtime figure in Athens, he balanced roles for the King’s party and Venizelists and had close ties to the royal family since the Balkan wars.
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Vthens
Associated Press
Inbert S. Cardale
Greece
Royal Hellenic Navy
Athens
Cardale
Venizelists
Constantine
Venizelos
Serbia
Belgrade
Danube
Sava
Peter I
Hardtack Remnant Baffles Confederate Vet at Reunion
TF Perkins of Hartsville Tennessee brings a piece of Gettysburg hardtack to the Birmingham veterans reunion. The bricklike rations from the great war are among the mementoes veterans display as they recall Pickett’s division and Longstreet’s corps during the Confederate veterans gathering.
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Firmingham
Ala
Birmingham
TF. Perkins
Hartsville
Tenn
Gettysburg
Buck Named Engineer and Building Inspector
Buck has been appointed to the posts of engineer and building inspector at et jouneau, effective immediately as announced by local authorities.
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Fpe
Buck
Et Jouneau
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U.S
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United States Infantry
Sitting Bull
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Riel
Winnipeg
U. S. Infantry
Chickamauga
Ypres
Busi Ness
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Hotel de Villa
Arras
Gov. Spry
Gar
Marine Engineers
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America
William Cooley
Kirkmantoreek
Dawson Country
Britton
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