Great Army Divided by Russians Near Lemberg Front
Petrograd reports Russians split General Pflanzer’s army in two in Volhynia and Galicia. Austrians retreat toward Czernowitz as Russian advances tighten around Lemberg with three converging lines aiming to seize the Galician capital.
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London
Fopota
Pflanzers
Beshewina
Star
Petrograd
Czernowiltz
Aave
Rumanian
Carpathians
Kuty
Sereti
Makhedra
Sereth
Kolomen
Dniester
Halich
Clencral Pflanzer
Czernowica
Frm
Czernowicz
Letchitzky
Zlota Lipa
Czernowitz
Germans Attack French Lines Near Rheims Repulsed
The war office reports a German assault northwest of Rheime at Hill No 108 and toward Berry Au Bac. French artillery repelled the attack after two mines exploded. French screen fire limited German infantry advances.
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Peoria
Rheime
Berry Au Bac
Russians Cross Sereth in Fresh Offensive
Austrian Hungarian war office reports June 20 actions show Russians crossing the Sereth with rear guard engagement. In Lokatch district southeast of Vladimir Volynski, 1400 Russians were captured along with one cannon and three machine guns.
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Hterlin
Sayville
Sereth
Austro-Hungarian War Office
Lokatch
Validimir Volynski
Russians Driven Back Near Kolki in German Counterattack
Berlin reports Soviet forces crossed near Kolki were repelled by a counterattack. Northwest of Lutsk Russian resistance stiffened against German advances as stated by the war office.
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Lutsk
Kovel
Vladimir-Volynak
Lemberg
Kolki
Berlin
London
Russia
War Office
Soldier Freed When Pershing Threatens
An American soldier was captured by Carranguists of the Casas Girondes garrison in Colonia Dublan Chihuahua and held for several hours. He was released after General J. Pershing’s expeditionary command issued a demand warning Mexico to release him or American troops would attack the town.
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Colonia
Dublan
Chihuahua
Vila
Columbus
N. M
Carranguists
Casas Girondes
J. J. Pershing
Exienne
Calvin
Khor'er
Contempt of Congress Rules Marshall in House Vote
The House sustains contempt charges against H Snowden Marshall United States district attorney of New York for criticizing a House subcommittee The sergeant at arms is ordered to take him into custody and bring him before the House bar.
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Washington, D. C
H. Snowden Marshall
United States
New York
House
Army
Marshall
Refuses to Comment on Irish Situation in Commons
June 21 in London the question in the House of Commons sought the status of the Irish situation. Prime Minister Asquith asked for a postponement of his reply until the following week due to ongoing negotiations. The Unionist cabinet members backed the delay alongside the leader Bir Ede.
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London
House of Commons
Mier Asquith
Bir Edewana Ane
Entente Pressures Carranza To Avoid War
Washington reports strong entente pressure on General Carranza to prevent a break with the United States. European powers push for peace amid German influence concerns and suggest an international commission under the 1848 treaty, though Mexico has not proposed such action.
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Washington, D. C
Carranza
United States
State Department
UN Seth Sot Ee Eeet Bentonderstood
Germany
Mexico
Lewes
Wilson
Mesito
Obregon
Comtrolf
Fhunza
Mexicans Spread Tales in Europe
Paris reports Mexican legations in Madrid and Paris distributing statements to the European public. The notes claim war is inevitable and Germany a principal intriguer, defend General Treviño’s orders to halt American forces, and insist Mexico acts defensively to protect sovereignty.
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Paris
Mexico
Madrid
Monley
Oporta
Carrangia
Genal Trevino
Navy build up urged to four battle cruisers six capital ships
Washington June 21 A White House plan seeks at least four battle cruisers and two dreadnaughts plus a navy manpower rise of 20 700. The Senate will be asked to include this in the naval bill while the administration opposes any crew cuts. Secretary Daniels says the navy must grow to 87 000 if needed and 74 700 now, with promotions foe senior officers.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Senate
House
Daniela
Tillaan
Senate Naval Committee
Swanson
Wilson
Tillman
Swansen
Lodge
Daniels
General Board
Congress
Washington
Distris of
Columbia
Myal
Fort Myer
Jook
Carranga
Mexico
Guyant
Progreso
Alvarado
United State
Her
West Point Military Academy
King of Greece to Form New Cabinet
The Neon Asty reports the resignation of Premier Skouloudis cabinet likely to be announced in parliament. King Constantine considers ministry changes amid allied blockade. former Premier Eleftherios Venizelos is not named, while Demetrius Gounaris faces allied opposition as interior minister.
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King OF
Greece
Athens
London
Neon
Asty Saya
Skouloudis
Constantine
Alexander 4Oimie
Demetrius Gounaris
Commander in Haiti Seizes More Cities
Santo Domingo reports Rear Admiral Caperton commander of the American expeditionary forces issued a proclamation declaring occupation of the interior towns of Santiago and Lavega as part of expanded operations. The note states the aim is not to subjugate Dominican territory nor infringe sovereignty.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Caperton
Santiago
Lavega
United States
National Guard Mobilization Gains Steam Across States
Washington reports 100000 or more state troops entraining for mobilization centers with thousands enlisted. Illinois dispatch notes 2000 Chicago guardsmen recruited as units depart for Springfield and more recruits to fill war strength ahead of further departures.
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Washington, D. C
Cobra
United States
National Guard
War Department
Funston
Ohio National Guard Mobilizes Ninth Battalion for Mexican Border
Columbus reports officers ready for border orders as four companies of the Ninth battalion arrive at the mobilization camp. The black units will help build the camp while the rest of the battalion awaits the war department call. Akron’s B F Goodrich announces two thirds pay for guardsmen with dependents and half pay for those without while mobilized.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio National Guard
Adjt
Benson Hough
War Department
Akron
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
National Guard
New York Regiments Head to Beekman for State Mobilization
The 69th Infantry and six extra companies from the 22nd Engineers left New York City for the Beekman camp as the state mobilization begins. Part of the first signal corps moved earlier. more regiments from across the state will arrive this week. Artillery units are delayed awaiting horses and may not be ready for full mobilization until next week.
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New York
New York National Guard
Beekman
69Th Infantry
22Nd Engineers
Camp Whitman
First Signal Corps
Muster Officers Named by General Barry
Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Barry assigns mustering and inspection duties to officers across 14 states. Col. Daniel A. Frederick serves as chief mustering officer with Chicago headquarters. Officers listed include Maj. Gen. Leonard D. Wildman, Capt. Edgar Lidenour, Capt. Samuel Frankenberger, and others across Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and more.
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Barry Chicago
Thomas H. Barry
Central Department
Danie
A. Frederick
Chicago
Iowa
Dep Moines
Leonard D. Wildman
Signal Corps
Edgar Lidenour
Samuel Frankenberger
Geld Artillery
Laurenso Maathews
Fourth Infantry
Robert Phinney
Twentieth Infantry
Nebrasska
Ashland
Herschel Tupes
Ket
Officer Hope
Coast Artillery Corps
Phillip G. Wrightson
South Dakota
Queen Marie of Rhumania Heads to Berlin Incognito
The Queen of Rhumania, Marie, is reported en route to Berlin in disguise. She travels via Budapest and Enna, according to a dispatch from Budapest.
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Amsterdam
Marie of
Steele Standing Pat on Sioux City Postmaster Move
Congressman Steele met the White House to press his stance on the Sioux City postmastership. He remains firm on his original position as the disposition of the matter stays indefinite.
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Washington, D. C
Steele
White House
Sioux City
Hughes Talks With Anti German Editor In Rhode Island
Republican presidential hopeful Charles E Hughes met with editor Evictor Rathom of the Providence Journal during commencement exercises at Brown University. Rathom, a longtime critic of Hughes and a leading figure in exposing orinin proposals, has not been friendly to Hughes.
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Providence
R. I
Charles E. Hughes
Caandidate
Voown University
Rathom
Providence Journal
Ughes
Great riots in Munich rumor spreads amid damage
London reports five to six thousand demonstrators rioted in Munich on Saturday causing property damage. A Zurich dispatch says the bathhouse windows and other buildings were broken as troops charged the crowd. Many wounded and arrests said to have occurred.
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London
Munich
Zurich
America Too Busy to Fight Warns Brown University
Franklin Lane at Brown University argues Americans are not cowards but occupied with greater tasks. He notes wartime choices arise when a democracy cannot work peacefully. Speaker emphasizes discovery of country and doing important work over war and cites Roger Williams’s ideals.
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Franklin K. Lane
Interior
Brown University
Charles J Hughes
Mr. Lane
America
Cmes
Roger Williams
Wilson stands pat on equal rights view
Mrs D E Hooker of Richmond asks President Wilson to express whether the suffrage plank should be decided by states or federal action. The president reportedly refuses to urge federal constitutional amendment and emphasizes fidelity to the St Louis platform.
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Washington
Wilson
Mra
D. E. Hooker
Richmond
Oosressional Union For Woman Suffrace
Virginia State Federation of Labor
White House
St. Louis
Hooker
Hooker Sal Icles EF. Hughes
Momber
Drexel Ordered to Pay Wife Fifty Thousand A Year
London reports Judge Neville grants Mrs Rita Armstrong Drexel a yearly allowance of 50000 from Anthony J Drexel. Drexel argued French residency and challenged English jurisdiction but court ruled English courts have jurisdiction and Drexel offered no defense.
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London
Rita Armatrong Drexel
Anthony J. Drexel
America
Justice Neville
Drexel
France
Military training in Chicago schools debated by council
Chicago officials study a five alderman and ten citizen commission on military education after a school committee report. The proposal aims to oversee military instruction in public schools and guide policy in the city.
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Chicago
Council
Chicago Commission On Military Education
Wadsworth Resigns First Lieutenant Post In National Guard
United States Senator James W. Wadsworth resigns his first lieutenant rank in Troop M of the First Cavalry Regiment New York National Guard due to duties in Washington. Announcement made in New York last night.
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New York
Willehington
United States
James W. Wadsworth
First Cavalry Regiment
New York National Guard
Missionary schools seized by Turks in Turkey
New York reports that the American Board of Foreign Missions schools and hospitals at Mursovan and Sivas in Turkey, valued at 500000 dollars, have been commandeered for military use. Missionaries in charge fear they must abandon their work.
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New York
American Board of Foreign Missions
Mursovan
Sivas
Turkey
German guard ship blown up by mine near Palaterbo
A small German guard ship was blown up by a mine off Palaterbo. All but one crew member were saved and brought to Sweden.
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Stockholm
Palaterbo
Sweden
Carranzistas Fail to Back Up Threat
General Pershing pursued a cautious response to a Mexican threat as he moved a small force toward Gugman to verify a reported concentration. The detachment found no Mexican troops and returned to base, reporting the all clear to General Funston.
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San Antonio
Tex
Pershing
Gugman
Funston
Call on Democrats for Campaign Fund
Chicago June 22 A call for a campaign fund of 1 707 090 dollars will be raised by popular subscription the Democratic Party announced today. Wo W Moreh town treasurer of the Democratic National Committee made the disclosure.
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Chicago
Democratic Party
Wo W. Moreh
Town
Sleepwalking farmhand shoots employer near Aberdeen
Red Morrison a farmhand at the Sharp farm six miles south of Aberdeen shot Ward Sharp in his room after midnight claiming he slept walked. Morrison fled but was captured nearby. Sharp's condition was reported as serious but improving with medical care. Morrison offered little about himself, saying only his home near Mierre.
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Aberdeen
Red" Morrison
Ward Sharp
Sharp Farm
Morrison
Sharp
Mierre
Bitle
Faction Chiefs Align with Carranza in Mexican Conflict
In Chihuahua on June 20 to 21, factional leaders join the government alignment. General Nafarette wires General Trevino that Manuel Malaez, ex Villieta general, offers service to Carranza. Robles and Reyes expected to arrive in Chihuahua with troops under Trevino orders. Quiet scene reported.
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Chihuahua
Mex
Paso Junction
Nafarette
General Trevino
Manuel Malaez
Villieta
Huastecas
Carranza Dose Yrabel Robles
Canuto Reyes
Trevino
Famous German air fighter Immelmann killed in war
London reports Lieutenant Immelmann the famous German aviator is believed killed after being brought down by Allied forces. He and Lieutenant Buelke, killed earlier by a French aviator, were regarded as the war's two greatest air fighters.
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London
Immelman
Immelmann
Buelke
War scare delays governors meeting in Salt Lake City
Oregon Governor James Withycombe announced the Western Governors Conference would likely be postponed due to the Mexican situation. Northwestern leaders including Governor Ernest Lister and Idaho's Moses Alexander said they could not attend, with a joint poll planned to decide.
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Portland
Ore
Developmenta
Salt Lake City
James Withycombe
Oregon
Withycombe
M.C. Riley
Madison
Wis
Baltlithe City
Ernest Lister
Washington
Gly
Moses Alexander
Idaho
Kaiser to Inspect Carnage at Verdun Front
London June 11 The German emperor left Berlin for the Verdun front. A Copenhagen dispatch to the Daily Mail notes Japan shows interest in war events. The imperial stock farm at Hokkaido has bought animals in Austria.
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Kaiser
Verdun
London
Jinn
Berlin
Verdun Front
Copenhagen
Daily Mail
Japan
Imperial Stock Farm
Hokkaido
Animale
Austrechi
War Department Plans Immediate Invasion If Break Comes
War Department prepares to invade enemy soil and push fighting into Mexican territory. Militia troops to be rushed to Funston and transported rapidly to the front as soon as they can be assembled.
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War Department
Funston
War fears grip border as Carranza faces US pressure
At Nogales and Agua Prieta, civilians flee toward safer zones while reports of Mexican troop movements and artillery raise alarms. Washington officials warn of possible clash as Wilson administers mobilization steps and contemplates calling volunteers if Carranza resists.
Horses Intended for John Bull May Go to Uncle Sam
Chicago June 21 government needs for horses amid Mexican tensions prompt dealer interest at stock yards. Horses intended for British and French use are being inspected by Illinois guards buyers. Nearly 2000 horses slated for European service were submitted for approval to Lieutenants McEvers and Hart a of the first cavalry Illinois National Guard. Officers took about 1000 animals and planned to inspect 409 more.
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Chicago
United States
Mexico
Illinois Guards
George McEvers
George T. Harta
First Cavalry
Uiiness National Guard
General Murgu Arrives at Piedras Negras with Yaqui Detachment
Bugle Pass Tex June 21 General Murgu 4 Carranga commander arrives at Piedras Negras opposite here with a detachment of 200 Yaquis reinforcing the garrison There is mention that a large part of Piedras Negras residents have already moved south.
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Bugle Pass
Tex
Murgu
Carranga
Piedras Negras
Consul Silliman Arrives in Engi Pass Texas
Consul Jeft Silliman arrived in the city tonight from Saltillo via Mexico, en route to oversee the Monterey to Nuevo Laredo railroad work. He plans to stay several days and is noted as the last American consul to depart Mexico.
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Engi- Pass
Tex
Je Ft Silliman
Solttile
Monterey
Neevo Laredo
Silliman
Mexico
Bandits Elude Sweep Near San Antonio
A band of armed Mexicans, about one mile west of San Antonio, remained at large as a sheriff posse from the area scoured the region through the night and a new pursuit began at dawn.
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San Antonio
Tex
Justice Bureau Drops Griese Charge Amid Neutrality Review
Washington reports Chief Delinski instructs El Paso agent to drop charges against Frederick Griese a German banker in Mexico City detained for alleged neutrality violations. Officials find no violations occurred. A later dispatch notes refugees aboard a car with $0 U.S. citizens en route to Vera Cruz and ships Mall Hopkins and Truxton sailing toward Mexico with patrols redeployed.
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Washington, D. C
Delinski
Department of Justice
Bureau of Investigation
el Paso
Frederick Griese
Ciemian
Mexico City
Washington, D.C
Rowers
Vera Cruz
Automobile Truck Driver Fire Attack Near Border
Kitabeo Aris reports an auto truck driver traveling from Naco to Bishes Arizona was shot about 1 AM one mile from the border presumably by Mexicans. Officers are investigating the incident. EF Paso Texas notes Mexican authorities urged return of National railways cars from the U S side claiming overhaul concerns.
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Kitabeo
Aris
Naco
Bishes
Ariz
Paso
Tex
National Railways
Berlin money backs Hughie in Germany vote
London reports allege German Americans are urged to back Hughie as revenge on Wilson. Dated June 22, the Daily Express cites German papers urging action against Wilson and neutrality claims amid attacks on American interests.
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London
Dlepatch
Expres
Atmerica
Wilson
Wilson Cam
Mena
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