Mexican commander warns US if troops retire
Washington reports a Mexican commander warned that any move other than retirement of US troops would trigger hostilities, but US policy remains unchanged. Secretary Lansing will not reply today while awaiting Carranza’s explanation on a new development. El Paso reports Carranza has challenged Pershing, with border preparations underway and civilians arming on the Mexican side.
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Washington
Mexico
United States
Lansing
Carranza
el Paso
Texas
Pershing
Prompt to Fill Your Grip With Splendid Things to Wear
The ad urges shoppers to buy a complete wardrobe from toes to top and inside out to achieve a best look for less. It promises quality garments at value prices and stresses the need for many items to make a good appearance, inviting customers to visit the store for money worth purchases.
Acquitted of Murder, High School Director Cleared
The jury acquitted Corley P. MacDarment, athletic director at Waggoner high school, of murdering Edgar Watts, a student he allegedly tried to reprimand. The verdict followed an all night deliberation in Muskogee Oklahoma.
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Associated Press
Muskogee
Oklo
Corley P. MacDarment
Waggoner High School
Edgar Watts
Bunker Hill Day Observance in Greater Boston
In Boston and Charlestown the 141st anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill was marked by a large observance with most business suspended. A parade featured soldiers from nearby forts, sailors from harbor battleships, marines from the Charlestown navy yard, multiple State regiments, and various semi military groups contributing to the extensive celebration.
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Botosa
Mass
Greater Boston
Bunker Hill
Charlestown
Boston
Charlestown Navy Yard
Richmond Faces Puritan Sabbath Under New Blue Law
Richmond awaits a Sunday observance clash as ministers merchants and police seek a liberal reading of the new ouster law coming into effect. The statute requires strict enforcement of Sunday laws including closure of confectioneries and soda water fountains deemed public conveniences.
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Richmond
Maine to Choose Candidates in Tight Republican Primary
Augusta June 17 Maine schedules a general primary next Monday to select complete tickets from US senator and governor to county officers. The Republican contest features Parkhurst Wheeler Milliken Hagerty and Callahan for governor and Fernald Hale and Hersey for the U S Senate amid a rare healing between regulars and Progressives with many candidates on the ticket.
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Augusta
Maine
United States
Pine Tree
Curtis
Johnson
Peters
Guernsey
Frederick HH. Parkhurst
Bangor
Edward W. Wheeler Brunswick
Carl B. Milliken
Island Falls
Alexander C. Hagerty
Ellssworth
Timothy F. Callahan
Lewiston
Bert M. Fernald
Frederick Hale
Portland
Fira G. Hersey
Houlton
Funston downplays Carranza warnings near Chihuahua
Gen Funston in San Antonio dismisses Treviño’s threat to attack Pershing’s forces as a signal for Carranza’s soldiers. He notes the punitive expedition may send detachments to pursue outlaws threatening posts. Ricard’s San Ignacio pursuit warnings do not deter him as the search for bandits continues and hot trails will be acted on. Funston commands 50,000 troops on the border ready for swift action if invited.
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San Antonio
Texas
Funston
Trevisio
Chihuahua
Pershing
Carranza
San Ignacio
No Casualties Reported in Border Skirmish Near San Benito
Brownsville June 17 reports detail a clash between U S soldiers and Mexican bandits near San Benito last night. Initial claims of Mexican deaths were revised, with records showing no Mexicans killed and thirty wounded or captured in the engagement.
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Brownsville
Texas
United States
San Benito
Few changes in the war situation now
The war bulletin reports night actions along Avecourt French lines with grenades and intense bombardment on Dead Man's hill. French infantry stormed first and second German trenches in the Vosges, taking prisoners, while Austrians repelled a Russian cavalry thrust south of the Dniester. Italian forces captured Austrian posts at Malaga Fosseta and Montemagori between the Frenzera valley and Marcevia.
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Associated Press
Avecourt
Dead Man’s Hill
Vosges
Galicia
Dniester
Vienna
Volhynia
Malaga
Fosseta
Montemagori
Frenzera
Marcevia
British Destroyer Eden Sunk Off London
The British destroyer Eden was sunk with thirty-one crew saved and three officers missing. The loss was confirmed as of June 17 in London. The fate of the missing officers remains unconfirmed.
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London
Eden
Famous Scientist Begins 85th Year
London reports Sir William Crookes, eminent scientist and editor of the Chemical News, entering his 85th year. Born in 1832, he remains vigorous and visits his publication daily. He and Lady Crookes celebrated a diamond wedding, living for forty five years in the same Kensington Gardens home.
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London
William Crookes
Queen Victoria
Chemical News
William
Lady Crookes
Kensington Gardens
Centennial Fort Armstrong Centenary Celebrations Begin
Rock Island Illinois June 17 A week of exercises and historical pageants marks the 100th anniversary of Fort Armstrong on Arsenal Island between Moline Rock Island and Davenport. Daily pageants depict early history and nightly land and water parades with fireworks. The blockhouse rebuilt from 18 is featured with detailed recreations of Credit Island and Campbell's Island battles.
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Rock Island
Ill
Fort Armstrong
Arsenal Island
Moline
Davenport
Credit Island
Campbel’s Island
Curfew Not Ringing As Bell Tour Confuses Viewers
Observers at the Panama-Pacific Exposition were puzzled by the liberty bell tour through Los Angeles. An English spectator removed his hat and asked why the lady is not clinging to the clapper, highlighting a misreading of United States history.
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United States
Everybody's Magazine
Los Angeles
Bandits Attack Cavalry Camp After Sundown
Bandits assault a cavalry camp after sundown firing wildly but missing any person. The Americans dropped to the ground and returned fire without sighting the attackers.
Brownsville Troop Chases Mexican Bandits North of Town
Brownsville bulletin reports Third Cavalry under Lieut. Newman on a hot trail of suspected Mexican bandits north of Brownsville. They are believed to be the group that attacked U S soldiers last night. Consuls Hanna and Silliman ordered to the American side of the river at Saltillo.
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Brownsville
Texas
Fort Brown
Third Cavalry
Lieut
Newman
United States
San Antonio
Laredo
Hanna
Monterey
State Department
John R. Silliman
Saltillo
Laredo National Bank May 1 1910 Statement
Condensed resources and balance figures for Laredo National Bank as of May 1 1910 including Loans and Discounts Furniture and Fixtures Real Estate and capital accounts with presidents and officers listed. Deposits total 1 028 999 19 and other asset figures shown.
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THE
Laredo National Bank
Weather Near Fort McIntosh With Warm 102 Degree High
Forecast from the United States Weather Bureau at New Orleans via The Times notes tonight and Sunday likely fair. Observations at Fort McIntosh show a 24 hour period ending 7 a.m. with a high of 102 and a low of 74, wind from the southeast, clear skies. Sloan's Liniment recommended for muscle soreness and various vacation aches and pains.
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States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Times
the Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh
Gavira Execution Denied Report Reaches Consulate
A message to the Mexican consulate from Obregon denies reports that General Gavira, Carranza commander of Juarez, was executed on arrival in Mexico City for treason after allegedly meeting with General Pershing. The denial clarifies the status of Gavira following the rumors.
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Gavira
el Paso
Texas
Carranza
Juarez
Mexico City
Gen. Pershing
Obregon
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