Carranza reply to ultimatum sparks talk of US intervention
Mexican Ambassador Arredon informed Secretary Lansing that Carranza de facto government refused the American demand for the release of prisoners captured at Carrizal. Latin-American ministers said Carranza's reply is hostile and challenges the United States, with intervention seen as likely. President Wilson prepared a congressional address in response.
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Arredonds
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Carranza
Mexico
Rich Jarbidge Mines Property Acquired by San Francisco Investors
San Francisco capitalists reportedly purchased the Jarbidge district mines known as 1st Success and the Bluster for about 250000. J K Creighton, returning from Jarbidge, confirmed the report. Guggenheim interests are said to seek the Long Hike property at Jarbidge held for several millions.
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Jarbidge
J. K. Creighton
Elko
Guggenheim
War Talk Escalates as US Ramps Push for Action
Washington reports say within 48 hours President Wilson will ask Congress for a war sanction with Mexico. Representatives Plaod Harrison and Pou drafted a resolution to declare that acts by the Mexican government create a state of war between the United States and Mexico. Mexico City officials reiterate Carranza will reject any peace contingent on prisoner release, risking full war. Galveston cables confirm Carranza’s defiant reply on its way to Washington.
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United States
Mexico
Carranza
Calderon
Bolivia
Wilson
Congress
Plaod
Harrison
Pou
Mexico City
Roosevelt to dine with Hughes amid election push
Theodore Roosevelt accepted an invitation to dine with Judge Hughes at the Hotel Astor as Hughes seeks the Republican nomination. California Governor Hiram Johnson pledged support, signaling a split in the Progressive movement and a shift toward Hughes over Wilson. William Wilcox of New York named Hughes campaign manager.
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eTheodore Roosevelt
Hughes
Hotel Astor
Roosevelt
Wilson
Hiram W. Johnson
California
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Jo " T Hughes
Willian Wilcox
New York
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Texas Governor Warns Mexicans to Be Good or Leave
Austin June 27 Governor Ferguson authors a Spanish proclamation to 150 000 Mexicans in Texas promising U S protection for good behavior and warning that the convoyed migrants could face deportation for any crime by a fellow countryman.
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Texas
Lone Star
Austin
Tex
Ferguson
United States
Induchiy Carranza
Elko Hosts Mrs Holland Hospitality for Visiting Ladies
Mrs James Frederick Holland of Lamoilly entertained several ladies from Biko on Saturday afternoon. After arriving around noon the group gathered in the Grove by the boxwood hedge for luncheon, with columbines brightening the center and a coordinated floral color scheme. A merry two hours followed with strolls, games, and conversations before departure.
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James Frederick Holland
Lamoilly
Biko
Boxtey
Edith
Famous Editor Joins Nevada Insurance Push at Exposition
Colonel Thomas D. Parker, famed editor and Exposition press secretary, arrives with S. C. De Haven to aid Nevada State Life Insurance Co. president Lem Allen in attracting business for a new from Nevada home enterprise. Parker aims to boost state publicity and public interest during several days of visits.
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Plymouth
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Walker
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W. M. McCaffery
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Lem Allen
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Pacific Mutual
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Star
Wex Jones
James J. Montague
Matehlesa
Preas
Col. Parker
David H. Moffat
Colorado
W Hiest
Elko Boy Builds Wireless Station On Home Roof
Gerald Fitzgerald, son of the Hotel Mayor’s chief clerk, works on a homemade wireless telegraph station atop his parents’ home in Elko. He aims to understand and operate the system, hoping to flash messages and read signals from the nearest wire station.
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Elko Boy
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Gerald
Local Social Notes From Elko Sea Outing
A segment describes an Elko gathering with invited guests such as Mrs W W Booker Major Miller J A Melbvride BD McBride C W Griswold Mrs Why B J Bangs Frank Gedney John Henderson Lander Taber Mrs Yowley J B Abe and Mrs Bangs enjoying a pleasant afternoon at sea.
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W. W. Booker
Major Miller
J. A. Melbvride
BD. McBride
C. W. Griswold
Why
B. J. Bangs
Frank Gedney
John Henderson
Lander Taber
Yowley
J. B. Abe
Barclay
Bangs
Auto TURNS Over Three Times with Pioneer at Wheel
A Dodge descending a Bullion grade toppled off the embankment near Carlin branch. James Burke driver was narrowly spared, two others seriously injured and rushed to Drs Hood and Weat. Roberts and Rountree escaped, O'Donnell most seriously hurt. Burke vowed not to drive again.
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Dilly Roberts
Rountree
Micky” O'Donnell
Bullion
Bullion Road
Carlin Branch
Dodge
Elko
Mr. Burke
Cowling
Roberts
Germans Retain Fleury After Heavy Losses on Verdun Front
German forces hold Fleury after costly battles. They paused advances on Sonville and Belleville amid fierce bombardment and heavy casualties along the Verdun front.
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Paris
Fleury
Sonville
Belleville
Verdun
Lad Bitten by Mad Coyote Young Lady Kills Monster
At the yard of their home in Lamoille yesterday a 12 year old boy was attacked by a coyote entering unobserved. The creature bit the boy and the youth fought free as the animal fled. A woman of the household fired six shots with a rifle, killing the coyote. The boy and his mother then went to Reno for treatment at the university clinic.
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Lamoille
Stewart
Senator Johnson Proposes $2 Million Family Aid Bill
Washington June 27 Senator Johnson of Minnesota introduced a bill providing 2 000 000 for militia men's families giving each dependent family 25 dollars monthly This will be in addition to the soldier's pay
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Washington
Johnson
Minnesota
Tadey
Pershing Activates War Readiness Near Columbus New Mexico
General Pershing slows lines as war looms and Funston's army nears. Mexican bandit hunt ends. Scouting detachments patrol ahead while engineers lay rails south of Columbus. Pershing reports by wireless that all is well and there is no anxiety.
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