Mexican bandits attack border camp. two bandits slain
On June 7 near Laredo Texas after a raid by 100 Mexican bandits crossing the Rio Grande and killing three American troopers two bandits died in the clash near the camp. Carranza forces pursued and killed four more bandits as Americans repelled the raid and maintained patrols along the river.
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Laredo
Tex
Rio Grande
San Lenucio
Here
Carranza
T and M O
Fourteenth Cavalry
Alonzo Gray
Mexicaly
Mio
Charles S. F. Mowers
Edward Katonah
Nimaden
Ruis
Ship Wrecked Bear Leaves 41 Missing Off Mendocino
Eureka Cal June 17 Forty one persons from the wrecked steamer Bear are unaccounted for. Purser's list shows 210 aboard with 131 here 29 at Capetown four still aboard the Bear and five bodies recovered. The Bear owned by San Francisco and Port land Steamship Co ran aground near Sugar Loaf rock in a fog. Most lifeboats used, five bodies believed to have washed ashore from a capsized lifeboat containing over 30 passengers.
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Eureka
Cal
Capetown
San Francisco and Portlend Steamship Company
Sugar Loaf Rock
Cape Mendocino
Named to Succeed McCombs in Democratic Committee
Washington June 17 President Wilson named Vance McCormick former Harrisburg mayor to head the Democratic national committee succeeding William F McCombs. He also named Homer C Cummins vice chairman Carter Class secretary Wilbur W Marsh treasurer and Fred B Lynch chairman of the executive committee.
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Washington
Wilson
Vance McCormick
Harrisburg
Democratic National Committee
William F. McCombs
Homer C. Cummins
Connecticut
Carter
Virginia
Thomas Pence
Wilbur W. Marsh
Iowa
Fred B. Lynch
Minnesota
Unions Refuse Arbitration Over Eight Hour Day
June 17 report says railroad workers reject arbitration and demand an eight hour day with time and a half. Four brotherhoods met railroads who offer arbitration and submission to the interstate commerce commission. The dispute heads to a strike vote by rank and file led by conductor union head A B Garretson. Athens notes allied stance toward Greece backed Constantine and the premier.
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New York
Interstate Commerce Comission
A. B. Garretson
Conductors’ Organization
British Seize U S Mail at Kirkwall
British authorities at Kirkwall confiscated all first class mail and parcels from the United States on the Danish steamer Frederick V. It was reported by Overseas News Agency in Berlin on June 17.
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U. S
Berlin
Overseas News Agency
Kirkwall
United States
Frederick
Wilson urges preparedness while warning against militarism at West Point
President Wilson, speaking to West Point cadets on June 15, urged readiness to defend rights but warned against warlike show. He framed America first principles, US restraint, and a global justice approach, stressing Americanism and caution amid European conflict.
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West Point
Wilson
Europe
America
United States
Hughes
Military Academy
Movement to nominate King Alfonso for Nobel Peace Prize
Madrid reports a campaign to put King Alfonso forward as a Nobel Peace Prize candidate. Washington sees a proposed constitutional amendment by Senator Thomas to bar federal judges from elective office for two years after leaving the bench. Athens notes hostile demonstrations at former Premier Venizelos supporters offices, spurred by a horse show attended by King Constantine and the royal family.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Washington
Thomas
Dem
Colorado
Athens
Venizelos
Constantine
Socialists End General Norwegian Strike in June
After a 12 hour debate in Christiania the Socialists decided to end the general strike declared last week in protest against the bill for compulsory arbitration in labor disputes.
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Christiania
Committee OKs Big Army Bill
Washington June 16 the house military committee ordered a favorable report on the annual army appropriation bill. It provides increases authorized by the new army law.
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O. K
Washington
House Military Committee
Russians Drive on Czernowitz Capture Vast Loot
London reports a Russian offensive adding nearly 7,000 captives to 108,000, as Czernowitz falls under pressure. Petrograd cites 113,000 men and 1,700 officers captured in two weeks. Cossacks pursue Austro Hungarian forces. two divisions and their generals taken near Czernowitz with 125 guns seized.
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London
Belgium
Czernowitz
Bukowina
Petrograd
Demidovka
Trier
Drbno
Volhynia Reggion
Pripet Marshes
Bessarabian
Styr
Kolki
Brustioff
Hughes Declares Undiluted Americanism
New York June 15 Charles E Hughes replies to questions on German American support saying his stance is undiluted Americanism He states his telegram to the convention clearly expressed his position and that any backers support an out and out American policy Nothing else.
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New York
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Three Raiders Killed in Texas Ranch Raid
In Laredo Texas on June 14 a pursuit of outlaws at the T A Coleman ranch left three Mexican bandits dead. One dead gunman wore a Carranza uniform with lieutenant colonel insignia. A captured bandit identified a body as Lieutenant Colonel Villareal of the Carranza army in Webb Texas.
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Laredo
Tex
T. A. Coleman
Carranza
Webb
Villareal
Carranza Army
Belgians Make Gains in East Africa Invasion
Havre June 17 official statement claims Belgian forces advancing in German East Africa have seized control of the entire northwest portion of the colony, signaling substantial progress in the campaign.
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Havre
German East Africa
Four Die in Cloudburst Near Isabella Tenn
A cloudburst swept away an automobile at Isabella Tennessee killing four people. Victims include Fred York Clyde Center and two young women companions.
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Blue Ridge
Isabella
Tenn
Fred York
Clyde Center
Four German ships sunk in Baltic action near Riga front
Berlin reports an engagement in the Baltic near Riga Dvina where the cruiser Koenig von Sachsen and a destroyer were sunk with loss of crew after a night battle with Russian destroyers and submarines. A trawler rescued survivors from a German destroyer as 14 merchant ships faced a Russian attack.
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Copenhagen
Koenig von Sachsen
Saxony
Baltic
Anl
Exchange Telegraph Company
Dagens Nyhete
Nykoping
Koenig von Sach- Sen
tHevringe
von Hindenburg
Jacobstadt
Riga-Dvinsk
Berlin
London
Hermann
Norr Keepings Bight
Comtuander
Wilson Leads 60000 in Washington Preparedness Parade
President Wilson marched at the head of a 60 000 strong Washington parade down Pennsylvania Avenue to show support for a strong army and navy. In a Flag Day address he warned against disloyal foreigners exploiting politics and urged unity among diverse Americans. The president praised the blue and gray reconciliation and pressed for vigilance against political blackmail. He was repeatedly cheered by the crowd.
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Washington
Wilson
Pennsylvania Avenue
United States
Sons of the Blue
Mr. Wilson
Wickersham Named Potential Adviser to Hughes Campaign
At Hughes headquarters on Wednesday George W Wickersham was announced as a permanent adviser for the campaign after a lengthy meeting with the candidate. His future as chairman of the Republican National Committee remains uncertain but not improbable.
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George W. Wickersham
New York
Bomb set in mail to Utah governor triggers train wreck
A bomb hidden in a sack of mail addressed to Governor Spry of Utah exploded on a Oregon Short Line train at Butte Montana. The car was wrecked but no immediate details of casualties were reported.
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Butte
Mont
Spry
Utah
Salt Lake City
Oregon Short Line
Lloyd George Offered War Post After Kitchener Death
London reports that the secretaryship for war, vacant by Field Marshal Earl Kitchener's death, has been offered to David Lloyd-George who is expected to accept the portfolio.
Musical fisherman reels 400-pound Sacramento sturgeon
Eugene Barlin, known as the musical fisherman, hooked a seven foot seven foot long sturgeon in the Sacramento River at Middle Creek on a 200 foot trot line with twelve bells that rang as the fish took the bait. Neighbors aided the catch which netted 63 dollars.
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Sacramento
Eugene Barion
Barlon
Middle Creek
Barton
Redding
Cal
San Francisco
By Compulsion. A meek man plans summer trip despite cost
A man answers yes to going away for the summer. He foresees misery and overspending but cites two marriageable daughters and a strong-minded wife as motivation to leave for the season.
It doesn’t improve the looks of China to have it Japanned
A brief wry remark notes that applying Japanning to china spoils its appearance, suggesting practicality or taste clash with such finish. The line echoes a colonial era judgment on decorative techniques and national or cultural standards.
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China
Tongue as Diagnostic Red Herring in Medical Debate
The Medical Record recalls an old rural spinster who mocked doctors for asking to view the tongue and bowels for two dollars. The editor notes some physicians claim tongue tests reveal pneumonia or lobe involvement, but this is satirical ridicule of such lingering beliefs.
Consulting a Lawyer Opinion and Prices Stated
A dialogue contrasts lawyers charging different fees for the same professional opinion. One man pays twenty five dollars while another charges four dollars. The exchange notes value of confidence, then references the war in Europe.
Between Two Fires at the Club Window
A young doctor and his drug clerk friend sit by the club window when a richly dressed woman passes. The doctor sighs she is the only woman he loved and the clerk jokes why not marry her, noting she is his best patient and he cannot afford it.
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M. D
Mrs Knicker Wept Over Cook Loss as Becker Calls for Dictator
In a terse exchange the two women discuss household management with Mrs Knicker lamenting the loss of their cook and Mrs Becker proposing to hire a food dictator to run the kitchen. The humor hints at domestic power dynamics.
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