National guard mobilization on Mexican border tightens
Washington reports Secretary Baker orders haste in sending 100000 troops to border duties. Congress passes an emergency resolution authorizing draft of National Guard members who take the new oath. Quiranza sympathizers may face accountability in the Cartagena and Mazatlan incidents. President Wilson weighs final reports before deciding next steps.
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Washington
Baker
Wilson
United States
National Guard
Senate
Carranza
Tartizal
Mazatlan
Quiranza
Germans Push Near Verdun in Daily Battles
Berlin reports narrow German gains northeast of Verdun as artillery duels and trench fighting continue along the Meuse. French positions on hills near Thiaumont and the Damloup battery are described as heavily bombarded while Russian forces push toward Galicia and Stokhod. Italian and Austrian air activity targets Venice and forts in the gulf region as Constantinople remains a distant note.
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London
Verdun
Meuse
Usdal
Sne
Thieumont
Dvinsk
Veeden
Paris
Treacons
Thiaumant
Artier
Vaux
Cha
Venice
Niccole
Alkecosi
Constantinople
Lantz Heads State Engineers in Uncontested Vote
John Lantz of Richmond was elected president of the State Association of Stationary Engineers at Kokomo in a noncompetitive vote. Other officers include E. I. Stone of Kokomo as vice president T. A. Baldus of Indianapolis as secretary and H. Smith of South Bend as treasurer. The next meeting will be in Evansville with Evansville favored to host the 1917 national convention, contingent on the national body’s choice in Minneapolis.
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Kokomo
Tnd
John Lantz
Richmond
E. I. Stone
Kakomo
T. A. Baldus
Indianapolis
Paramith
Vansville
Indiana Cities Vie in Honoring Soldier Boys
Indiana cities held patriotic demonstrations to honor the national guardsmen preparing for Fort Benjamin Harrison mobilization. Mass funds were raised for the companies and a farewell night featured Irene Coolidge singing to spur enlistments. About 3,060 guardsmen are expected to sleep at Port Benjamin Harrison with twenty four infantry companies and one artillery battery en route.
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Indiana
Princeton
Mrl
Irene Coolidge
Indiana, National Guard
Port Benjamin Harrigan
Infantry
Artilery
Free City Lights for Homes of Militiamen
Fort Wayne militiamen about to serve will have homes lighted free by the municipal light and power department. Secretary Menger John Weasel Jr proposed the plan to the board of public works yesterday afternoon. Members Kelly Oy and Hilgemaon endorsed it, urging Mort Wayne to show appreciation for the sacrifices soldiers are making.
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Fort, Wayne
Municipal Light and Power Department
Menger John Weasel, Jr
Use Of Guard For Foreign Service Senate Votes For
Washington June 13 legislative approval of President Wilsons use of the national guard in the Mexican crisis was voted almost unanimously by the house in adopting a resolution declaring the emergency and giving the president a free hand to craft federal soldiers all guardsmen willing to take the required oath. The senate is expected to concur tomorrow. A million dollars would be appended.
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Washington
Wilson
House
Senate
Refugees Fill Vera Cruz as Arbanes Conference Seen
New York reports June 2 1920 Charles Hughes and Elihu Root met with leaders Fairbanks to map the Republican campaign plan including Hughes speech acceptance and national committee setup. Vera Cruz filled with refugees awaiting transport to the United States many housed aboard the Nebraska in transit to ships. A special train of box cars is to carry more refugees as space runs out.
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New York
Chicago
Charles
Hughes Whith
Elihu Root
Ares W. Fairs
Banks
Iughes
iHughes
National Committee
Root
Hughes
Fairbanks
Noth Ling
Harding
Mr. Hughes
RA Cruz
Juans
Vera Cruz
United States
Canada
Gta
Pope Seeks Peace as US Mexico Clash Persists
Vatican reports Pope Benedict expresses distress over the American Mexican fighting and hopes hostilities can be averted through Spain's intervention, with the Holy See backing efforts to secure peace.
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Rome
Paris
Benedict
Vatican
United States
Mexico
Spain
Holy See
On Guard Service Along the Border
Redounded efforts are made to watch the Texas Mexico border after raids by Villistas. The man in the picture assists at one bridge over the Rio Grande as guards monitor the line with strict oversight.
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Texas-Mexico
Oluniias
Villistas
Rio Grande
Farewell Today for Soldier Boys Depart Fort Wayne
Lieutenant McAdams orders soldiers to remain to recruit more men as Fort Wayne prepares a large farewell rally for Company E. A special Erie Railroad train will depart for Fort Benjamin Harrison to be sent to the Mexican border. Citizens escort the watchers from West Berry Street armory to a parade led by a consolidated band and the American emblem carriers.
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Fort Wayne
Company E
Tate Erie Railroad
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Armory
West Berry Streat
Miller
Frank I
Illinois Progressives Retain Identity At Meeting
Chicago report states Illinois progressives refused to endorse any national or state ticket and will keep the party in its identity. An executive committee will decide future form. About 200 representatives attended a formal conference with 76 percent favoring Uncle Sam and Fairbanks endorsement, but the view was not settled.
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Gchicagh
Progressive Sinite
Attica
Representi
Weather Forecast for Washington June Weekend
Weather brief from Washington shows hot conditions with possible showers Sunday. Saturday and Sunday likely partly cloudy with probability of showers. Northeast areas may see somewhat cooler temperatures after warm spell.
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Washirtton
HiNdete
Barkin
Negro Troops Wiped Off The Map At Carrizal
San Antonio June 1 reports indicate two troops of the Tenth Cavalry under Captain Charles T Boyd were nearly wiped out by Mexican forces under General Go mez at Carrizal June 2. Pershing says seven survivors have reached the main column, all enlisted men. no officers confirmed.
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San Antonio
Texas
Tenth Oavaire
Charles T. Boyd
Gomez
Carrizal
Funston
Pershing
Ur Vivora
Orpet Defense to Ask Dismissal at Trial Start
Waukegan June 3 The defense, resting its case, will move to discharge William Orpet upon the rovenin grounds that the state has not established a case. Prosecution testimony closed after morning session with two key items including a Marian letter and Mayor Lewis's testimony about threats and Marian’s alleged delicate condition.
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Waukegan
Donnelly
William Orpet
Mevian Lambert
Rovenin
Marian
Bbuma
Lewis
Lake Forest
Orpet
Madison
Wis
Musicians Wanted for Third Regiment Band
Colonel Kuhlman and Adjutant Van Auken of the Third Indiana National Guard in Auburn authorize Gart Shober to assemble a 32 piece band for regimental service. The group will rehearse next Wednesday under an officer from Fort Benjamin Harrison and move to the state training camp. Pay ranges from 18 to 35 dollars monthly based on class. government supplies all. Applicants aged 18 to 43 must be sound and able bodied. buglers also sought for the machine gun company.
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Kuhlman
van Auken
Indiana National Guard
Auburn
Gart Shober
Lia
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Shober
Flower Wmnunees
Flick
Hnes
Progressive party pledges to stay united under Hughes
The Michigan Progressive group reaffirms loyalty to the national effort, declaring they will not abandon the party or oppose steps toward Hughes as leader. The resolution was adopted by state central committee members gathered at a meeting in Chicago.
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Javeron
Mel
Progressive Party
Charles &, Hughes
Hickel
Chita Dune
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