War fears grip border as Carranza faces U S troops
Reports from Washington and Mexico City describe a tense border with General Funston asking for National Guard forces to defend the line from Brownsville to the Pacific. Carranza promises to avoid war while Mexicans enlist, and an alleged virtual declaration of war is reported after the Mazatlan clash.
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Carranza
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Funston
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National Guard
Brownsville
Pacific Ocean
New York
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Border Service
Washington
Mexico
United States
General Pershing
General Carranza
Mexico City
Kavanaugh
Annapolis
Flores
Garranza
Mazatlan
Reminder to order Tarrisburg Telegraph during vacation
A brief notice urges readers to arrange mailing of the Tarrisburg Telegraph to a vacation address so they stay informed. It directs dropping a postal notice or calling the Circulation Department to set up the service.
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Tarrisburg
Circulation Department
Note Flatly Rebuffs Carranza on U S Troops Mexico
Associated Press report from Washington June 20 describes a formal American note delivered by Eliseo Arredondo. It rejects Carranza demands to withdraw U S troops and condemns his government for tone. The note warns troops will stay until Mexican authorities pursue bandits and keep border peace, signaling grave consequences if hostilities resume.
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Mexico
Carranza
United States
Associated Press
Washington
Eliseo Arredondo
Lansing
Villa
Young Man Drowns When Canoe Overturns in Flooded Susquehanna
The drowning of 22 year old Robert Shaner of 1326 Derry Street occurred when a canoe with J C Miller overturned near the east bank of the Susquehanna after recent rains. Shaner and Miller were students at York Extension School. Miller saved himself by clinging to the overturned craft and reaching a concrete pier. a reward is offered for Shaner's body recovery. His parents Rev W Shaner, Columbia, survive with a sister and brother. The incident prompted a meeting of his mates to discuss action.
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Shaner
Herriott-Fisher Typewriter Company
Herbert Shaner
Derry
Wharf Street
Yorksete
Extension School
J. C. Miller
Collins
Columbia
Miller
Harrisburg Could Be Munitions Center in War
Local experts say Harrisburg with key manufactures could turn out large munitions in war with Mexico or any foe. Harrisburg Pipe & Pipe Bending Works Pennsylvania Steel Foundry and Machine Elliott Fisher could supply shells rifles parts and components. Central Iron and Steel Plant could produce light armor plates for vehicles ships and more. Quantities depend on inventory but would be sizable for the region.
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Mexico
Harrisburg
Harrisburg Pipe & Pipe Bending Works
Pennsylvania Steel Company, Foundry and Machine Works
Elliott-Fisher Typewriter Company
Pennsylvania
Pipe Works
Uncle Sam
Pennsylvania Steel
Ordnance Department
Foundry and Machine
Elliott-Fisher
Central Iron and Steel Plant
Weather report for Harrisburg and Eastern Pennsylvania
Fair to night and Wednesday with little temperature change. Susquehanna river levels mostly steady or falling by Wednesday. Harrisburg stage near 10.1 feet. Light NW winds, showers in Missouri and Middle Ohio. cooler west of the Rockies and in the Middle Atlantic region. High 76, low 62, mean 69, normal 71. Sunrise 4:36 a.m. Moon set at n.m. River stages given.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
North Branch
West Branch
Clearfield
North Atlantic Coast
Rocky Mountains
Southwest
Missouri
Middle Ohio
Middle
North Atlantic
Middle Atlantic States
St. Lawrence Valley
Children Draw Thousands to School Picnic Remarkable Day
Huge turnout fills grounds for annual school picnic with students and families enjoying games, food, and community spirit. Organizers report smooth event, noting strong participation from teachers and local volunteers.
Enlisted Yet Is Query Heard All Over City
A Harrisburg Telegraph report on the city wide enlistment drive and a public picnic for school children at Paxtang Park. The piece notes hundreds of youngsters under sixteen seeking to serve and participate in various events. It mentions guests, drills, spelling bees, and the open beginning of activities Thursday morning.
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Paxtang Park
Happy Boys
Elie
Buster
the Telegraph
Harrisburg
Bread riots spread in Greece amid shipping blockades
Athens dispatch reports bread riots at Patras Aigina Malias and Agrinion as Greece battles shortages. The general staff struggles to demobilize three Macedonia army corps blocked by ships requisitioned for their return. Pireus ship owners protest allied blockades and some crews are discharged.
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Associated Press
Athens
Patras
Aigina
Malias
Agrinion
Macedonia
Pireus
Display Stars and Stripes Urges Mayor
Mayor Mears issues proclamation urging display of national colors on business and residential buildings during military mobilization. Notes Governor and President call for defense of national honor and protection of American life and property in the Keystone State Harrisburg area.
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Mears
United States
Thi
Harrisburg
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