Carranza under pressure as U S rows toward war
June 24 dispatches report American columns advancing toward Namiquipa and San Antonio while General Trevino orders attacks. Eleventh Cavalry fights Carrancistas near San Fernando as Wilson administration pushes for action. Congress may declare war if Carranza fails to answer and release prisoners.
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Chihuahua City
Mex
Namiquipa
San Antonio
Ojo Caliente
Trevino
Obregon
Carrizal
Peacemakers Busy Now at Washington
Rio de Janeiro June 24 government notifies Brazilian Ambassador General Da Gama to use all influence to prevent war between United States and Mexico. Da Gama given full powers to take steps or proposals as needed. Da Gama met with Secretary Lansing this afternoon.
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Washington
Carranza
Wilson
Lansing
Carrizal
Congress
United States
Mexico
Rio DE Janeiro
General da Gama
da Gama
Utah Patriots Take Warpath
A. B. Kimball reports Utah troops mobilized at Fort Douglas and to be sent to the border, about 1,000 men. He notes business leaders support continued pay for service and subsidizing front-line costs as Elko, El Paso area readiness grows. Banks hold cash ready for emergencies while he warns of two-year prospects in Chihuahua.
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Utah
Fort Douglas
A. EB. Kimball
First National Bank
Salt Lake
Mr. Kimball
Kimball
Elko
Chihuahua
Militia Units Move to Border After Carrizal
Official word says the full militia force from Missouri Kansas and Wisconsin has started toward the border this afternoon with a general movement planned from all states on Monday. Reports await official confirmation about the Carrizal massacre and subsequent steps. Mediation efforts are deemed too late as Wilson's advisers align on the path forward.
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Washington
Missouri
Kansas
Wisconsin
Wilson
Big Six Mine boom eyed as Lynn district shows rich strike
News from Nevada reports a new strike on the Big Six vein near Lynn with assays suggesting high grade ore. Officials from the Big Six Mining Co. work with labor on site as experts flock to the area, predicting a mining surge and possible multiple rich finds in the district.
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Carlin
Lynn
Nevada
Big Six Mining Co
Kaiser's Admirals Reorganize for Grand Naval Battle
Through diplomatic channels a whisper says Kaiser William’s admirals have restructured their forces and seek a final clash with the Allied fleet. The looming engagement is described as surpassing the scale of the recent Skagerrak battle and signals a major naval confrontation.
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Amsterdam
Kaiser William
Skagerack
Zeppe
President suspends action amid Carrizal report doubts
The president halted plans for immediate action after reviewing General Pershing's preliminary report based on horse tenders rather than officers. Secretary Lansing to issue official statement. A House member urged caution while praising bipartisan cooperation and the president's crisis handling as war or peace decisions draw wide support.
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Washington
Lansing
Baker
General Pershing
Poli Ucs
German Submarine Captures British Steamship Brussels
London reports a German submarine yesterday captured the British steamship Brussels and towed the prize to Zeebrugge. The incident is confirmed. In Reno the Republican nomination scene for U S senator unfolds with a “Big Six” group seizing control and dictating nominations. Platt is tipped for senator, Howe for congress, while Norcross and Roberts seek to counteract the move.
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London
Brussels
Zeebrugeward
Reno
United States
Sam Platt
A. H. Howe
Platt
Congress
Norcross
Roberts
Beaven
Pla
Tuscarora Millionaires Plan To Reclaim Old Tailings
E R Holden Jr leading a new Colorado group to reclaim gold and silver from Tuscarora dumps in Elko district. Two million tons of ore-bearing tailings valued around 3 50 per ton, operation to start with a 160 ton unit mill handling three tons per bite. Foreman Logue arrives to oversee work at Tuscarora.
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Tuscarora
E. R. Holden, Jr
E. R. Holden
Colorado
Elko District
Holden
Trawthorne
Walter Harvey Weed
Mr. Holden
Foreman Logue
Greece lifts blockade as wheat arrives
All Greece rejoices as the allied blockade of Grecian ports is lifted and scarce wheat begins to arrive. The Seami s cabinet has assumed office.
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Athens
Greece
Grecian
Seamis
Merchant ends life near Cresta Blanca
The body of W. N. Taylor, a prominent merchant, was found in a stream near Cresta Blanca. It is believed he died by suicide due to financial difficulties, with a bullet hole observed in the temple. The discovery was made on June 24 in Swermore Day.
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Swermore
W. N. Taylor
Cresta Blanca
Nevada University Men Wanted in Colleges and Firms
Recognition of the efficient training at the University of Nevada is shown by the appointment of I G McKinley as instructor of electrical engineering at the University of Maine. McKinley, a Nevada College of Engineering graduate, Class of 1915, reflects rising demand for Nevada trained engineers in the east. Several Nevada graduates recently received responsible positions in large electrical firms in the east.
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Nevada University
University of Nevada
I. G McKinley
University of Maine
McKinley
College of Engineering
College of Mneering
Signal Corps Men Headed to Mobilization Camp
California National Guard Signal Corps company left San Francisco at 11 30 this morning for the Sacramento mobilization camp amid high expectations of efficiency. The Kaiser's heart is set on proving their capability.
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Signal Corps
San Francisco
California National Guard
Sacramento
Kina
Fighermen's Luck Returns Hungry After Joyful Trip
The party consisting of Charley Mitchell, Charles Runyon, George Whaling, and Frank Dixon came back late from a fishing jaunt. Runyon caught fish while Captain Mitchell strung them, Whaling waded, and Dixon held the boat. they had Haibewa to prove their day’s luck and were fed at the Commercial Hotel.
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Commercial Hotel
Charley Mitchell
Charles Runyon
George Whaling
Frank Dixon
Mr. Runyon
Cap'n Mitchell
Whaling
Dixon
Pope Pleads for Peace in Mexico
Pope Benedict sends a personal appeal to President Wilson and General Carranza to avert war in Mexico. The message, wireless from Rome, notes awareness of Mexican conditions and Wilson's efforts to avoid crisis.
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London
Pope Benedict
Woodrow Wilson
Carranza
Rome
Mexico
Wilson
Germans Claim Great Victory at Fleury After Night Battle
Berlin reports the capture of the fortified village of Fleury after a brutal all night engagement, described as a victory of strategic importance. Paris notes continued fierce fighting near Tieury with German gains erased by noon. The item ends with a cinema notice about Blue Blood and Black Skin at the Gaýety.
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Berlin
Fleury
Paris
Tieury
Carrizal Skirmish Details Trim War Fever
General Perachips said only 84 Americans took part in the Carrizal clash with 11 returning to Namiquipa, 18 captured and held as prisoners, 16 rescued at Santa Maria, and 39 missing. The tally calmed congressional war fever whileColumbus, New Mexico reported the relief column for Carrizal survivors was safe. California militia mobilization to proceed by Tuesday with smallpox inoculations for soldiers. Names of registrants listed include Bowman San Salt Lake City and several in San Francisco Elko and Boullion.
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Washington
Perachips
Carrizal
Namiquipa
Santa Maria
Congress
Mexico
Columbus
N. M
Thomas
California
Baker
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Palisade
American Smelting & Refining Co
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Bradley
Frilby Frilled
Lubin
John Barrymore
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Jasper Mahoney
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