War News Roundup From The Luguana To Carrizal
Western Newspaper Union reports in a busy week of war events. Rome claims Austrian gains in Lugana valley while German offensives near Verdun are repulsed by French counterattacks. Russians advance in Bukowina and Galicia despite Austrian retreat. Turkish forces claim pushes from Paltak Pass, and Russian railways into Bukowina are reported captured. Near Carrizal Mexican forces under Gen. Gomez al Carrizal clash with U S troops. casualties and prisoners reported, with Nebraska guard called to the border. US government seeks Britain’s help in Mexico, while National Guard mobilizations continue and Chicago express drivers end strike. Congress acts on emergency powers and $1,000 for guardsmen families.
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Foreign stars and ships spark 1919 era brief items
A parade of war news and society notes from the era sketches travel peril and diplomacy. A train carried 150 Americans from Mexico City to Vera Cruz while a British-Affair in France hints at marriages, and Greece accepts Allied conditions. Noticias report a Russian steamer Mercury sinking, and a Norwegian ship torpedoed off Marseilles. Carranza tightens ammunition control. US-Mexico tensions rise. Other items note aviator Immelmann reportedly killed, Olga Dormer pursuing swimming titles, Harvard Yale race results, and Cananea Copper Company assets placed under municipal control. Minor notes cover a New York widow’s Bar Harbor wedding and various military-flying corps updates.
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Fred Fulton
Jess Willard
Willard
Tom Jones
Harry Sherman
James Connelly
Minneapolis
War Ultimatum Sent to Mexico Gen Trevino
Gen Trevino announces a formal ultimatum from U.S. forces to Mexico amid rising tensions. The message demands a quick ceasefire and withdrawal of forces, with possible military actions stated as contingencies if terms are not met. No immediate troop movements confirmed by press time.
United States Near War With Mexico as Troops Mobilize
U S authorities issue an ultimatum to Carranza after his admission of orders for the Carrizal massacre. Wilson demands a hostile attitude denial and immediate release of seventeen American prisoners. Troop movements rise along the border with preparations to occupy Juarez Agua Prieta Matamoros and other towns. Fort Bliss Camp Cotton El Paso Port of entry lines eyed for seizure. Naco soldiers build a defensible line. 200 cavalry on guard. Oregon National Guard to San Diego for border duty. Massachusetts mobilizes multiple units for border service. Denver plans evacuation of the Golden Rifle range camp as War Department orders flow in.
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Carrizal
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Fort Bliss
Camp Cotton
Naco, Ariz
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Denver
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Golden Rifle Range
Battle hero Captain Morey survives Carrizal action
Capt. Lewis Sidney Morey commanded Troop K of the Tenth Cavalry at Carrizal. Though wounded, he reached the American lines with two troopers after hiding for hours in a shallow earth trench. Reported by Mrs. Morey in Austin and relayed to General Funston, the tale ranks among the army’s heroic records. Survivors’ notes were written by Morey while hiding 2000 yards from the battlefield. He was later carried by his men two miles into the desert and left there, believing he would die.
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MoCort Named Bishop of Los Angeles by Rome
The Right Rev. John J. Mo Cort D D auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia was appointed bishop of Los Angeles California by Rome.
Somewhat Evasive Exchange With Mish Grabcom
A quirky dialogue features a professional summer man answering with “Congratulations” when asked if Mish Grabcom offered encouragement. She says he would make a rattling good tennis husband. The text also notes raw onions as a sleep remedy and observes pure iron’s rust resistance.
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Mish Grabcom
Car Purchase Belatedly Satisfies Family Duty
In a lighthearted exchange a speaker notes finally buying a car, admitting the purchase arose not from desire but to keep a cook from leaving after she married a chauffeur, by giving the husband a job. The anecdote reflects social ties and practical fixes within a household.
Doctor's Daughter and a Free Operation Offer
A fragment shows Mrs Youngwedd, a doctor's daughter, asking if her father would operate for her at no charge. Youngwedd confirms the father said he would operate free of charge, implying a medical offer or promise.
American Fur Heads Preferred for Canadian Furs
Kingston Ontario furrier notes imported heads from the United States now dominate trimming, says Consul Felix Johnson. Canadian-made heads failed to hold form when moistened and dried, while American heads stay firm. Price per gross: US $1.50 versus Canadian $2.50, and duties push Canadian costs higher overall.
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Ont
United States
Felix
Johnson
Canada
Husband admits spank with fence picket in night shirt chase
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt notes a husband claims his wife drove him from their home while he wore a night shirt and chased him toward an electric arc light. He concedes spanking her with a fence picket, prompting sympathy given public exposure of the costume.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
The Proof on Honest World Conscience Fund Debate
A fragment suggests a debate about world honesty and a conscience fund used to pay national debt, noting some believe the idea is misguided or symbolic. The text hints at skepticism toward moral signage and fiscal traps in public discourse.
Worth Knowing Kitchen Cleaning Tips With Soda
If vegetables have burned in the kettle put in soda and a little water. Hall a while and the kettle is easily cleaned. Sprinkle soda on grease spots on the floor then wash in lukewarm water. Soda cleans bowls and tubs in the bathroom for fine results.
New Woods for Print Paper Promising in Tests
Government scientists report exhaustive tests identify 11 new woods not previously used that show promise for making news print paper in the country. White and red fir are most prominent in California national forests, with lodgepole western yellow pine and Douglas fir also sometimes used.
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California
Michigan Woods Vacation Banter Delivers Puns
Gyer jokes about spending a vacation in Michigan woods with Myer who asks what there is to see. Gyer replies there is not much to see but plenty to saw, delivering a lighthearted exchange about rustic travel.
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Gyer
Michigan Woods
Myer
Silence on the Rack A Deaf Mute’s Awful Remark
A fragment from a historical column recalls a deaf mute rising from his couch and stepping on a rack in darkness. The anecdote hints that the world may be better off not knowing his silent yet grave remark.
Riches Have Wings and Waiting Won’t Bring Wealth
A proverb-like saying urges action over passive waiting for wealth. It highlights that riches come through effort, timing, and initiative rather than hoping fortune will deliver them. The line emphasizes proactive pursuit of opportunity.
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