Greater Army poised to form six new regiments
Friday's Daily outlines a signed army bill creating six regiments, four infantry and two cavalry, needing about 6,000 enlisted men plus officers. It notes recruiting regions, West Point cadet expansion, and benefits to soldiers, including pay, subsistence, housing, training, education, and retirement. It also comments on Mexican labor and broader regional attitudes toward American presence, ending with Kaiser Wilhelm sending a private letter to King Alfonso via submarine.
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United States
Funston
West Point
Texas
Oklahoma
San Antonio
Unrest in Mexico Fueled by Hunger and Distress
The piece argues unrest in Mexico stems from widespread hunger and distress, not temperament. It notes the revolution led by Madero began with hopes that it would end social inequities and bring abolition of longstanding ills, but implications suggest continuing strain.
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Mexico
Madero
Senator Works Seeks Fast Intervention In Brief
A reader voices frustration over brief reporting on Senator Works and a spoiled ketchup analogy. The caller contends the piece lacks full details, noting a past report of a Mexican shooter harming American soldiers but not detailing outcomes, and questions whether more explanation was necessary.
Arredondo Demands Explanation on Troop Movements
Arredondo called on Lansing demanding an explanation of American troops approaching Carrizal. The snippet criticizes the Mexican representative and questions the capitol janitor's activities amid ongoing international tensions.
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Arredondo
Lansing
Carrizal
Capitol
Grand Jury Reconvened To Hear Bandit Murder Cases
The Webb county grand jury, reconvened for a second extraordinary session, began deliberations after a new member was sworn in. It focuses on charges against four Mexican bandits linked to the San Ignacio battle and the death of Corporal Oberlies, plus the stabbing murder of Leila last night.
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J. F. Mullally
District Court
Webb County
Sam Mackin
San Antonio
San Ignacio
Grand Jury
Oberlies
Troop M
Fourteenth Cavalry
Leila
Grand jury indicts three for murder of Corporal Oberlies
The grand jury returned an indictment for the murder of Corporal Oberlies of Troop M, Fourteenth Cavalry, wounded at San Ignacio, charging Jose Antonio Arce Vicente Lira and Avelino Sanchez. Other Mexican bandits in jail may face the same charge after identification and arrest.
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Oberlies
Fourteenth Cavalry
San Ignacio
Jose Antonio Arce
Vicente Lira
Avelino Sanchez
Arrest of Mexican bandit chief Cerda on Santa Maria Avenue
At noon today Jesus Maria Cerda a major in Luis de la Rosa gang long sought for his role in the San Ignacio battle on June 15 was captured by Deputy U S Marshal Allen Walker Captain Tom Ross and M H McMahon deputy sheriff of C cotulla Cerda was found in this city after information tied him to the San Ignacio incident and a coat bearing his major rank was recovered The indictment against Cerda was returned this morning bringing to four the number of San Ignacio bandits now jailed including those already captured
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Santa Maria Avenue
Jesus Maria Cerda
Luis de la Rosa
San Ignacio
United States
Allen Walker
Tom Ross
M. H. McMahon
Cerda
Laredo
Grand Jury
Remains Sent to Old Home for Bayonne Soldier
The body of Corporal William Oberlies of Troop M Fourteenth Cavalry, wounded in the kidneys at San Ignacio on June 15 and dying at the post hospital here, was shipped to his former home in Bayonne New Jersey last night. From the day of his arrival his life was in danger due to a critical wound.
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William Oberlies
San Ignacio
New Jersey
Fourteenth Cavalry
Bayonee
N. J
Oberlies
Neat and Accurate Job Work Ring Up 48
A report notes that Neat and Accurate Job Work achieved a score of 48 in a recent performance assessment. The figure reflects measured output efficiency and compliance with set benchmarks amid ongoing production targets.
Fatal stabbing in Laredo shocks city streets
A fatal stabbing occurred last night on Lincoln Street near Zarita Avenue in Laredo. Andres Leija, a young Mexican man, died after a confrontation with a stranger described as a baker. The assailant, who struck Leija with a loaded quirt then stabbed him, fled as police searched for him. The motive remains unknown and no arrest had been made by morning.
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Laredo
Andres Leija
Benito
Lincoln Street
Zarita Avenue
Lelja
Leija
Leila
Notice to Contractors for Three School Buildings at Laredo TX
Bids for erec tion and completion of three school buildings with plumbing and wiring are invited from contractors. Bids due 4 p m July 3 1916 at the office of M S Ryan president of the school board Laredo Texas. Each bid must include a 3 percent certified check payable to M S Ryan. Plans available from C H Page & Bro Austin Texas with a $25 deposit. Right reserved to reject any or all bids.
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M. S. Ryan
Laredo
Texas
C. H. Page & Bro
Austin
WANTS LAREDO ENLISTMENTS FOR FORT RINGGOLD COMPANY
Captain Ed M Matson requests public notice that former National Guard units now in federal service must be recruited to 150 men. The Laredo company at Fort Ringgold has 70 men, needing 8 more to reach full strength. Local men from Laredo urged to enlist with the company at Fort Ringgold Rio Grande City.
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Ed. M. Matson
Co. I
Second Texas Infantry
Milmo Rifles
National Guard
Laredo
Fort Ringgold
Matson
Rio Grande City
Times-50 da subscription price per month
A notice states subscription cost for THE TIMES at 50 days per month. The item outlines a pricing option of da and monthly billing terms for readers to subscribe.
Germans Attack Champagne Front and Carrizal Fight Update
German offensives against the Champagne district yield heavy fighting with French trench assaults near Mt Teut repulsed. Berlin reports continued progress of von Lingsingen west and southwest of Lutsk as Russian counterattacks falter near Brody. In San Antonio, fears grow that Carrizal battle cost Capt Boyd’s command heavily as no news from Pershing. officials await a full report on whether the 10th Cavalry escaped encirclement.
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Associated Press
Champagne
Mt. Teut
von Lingsingen
Lutsk
Berlin
Brody
San Antonio
Texas
Tenth Cavalry
Pershing
Carrizal
Niston
Boyd
Durborow Plans 30 Mile Chesapeake Bay Swim Tonight
Philadelphia bank clerk Charles G. Durborow intends to swim the 30 mile mouth of Chesapeake Bay from Cape Henry to Fishermen's Island. He will start at 10:30 PM under favorable tides and aim to finish the next afternoon after a nighttime and forenoon effort.
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Philadelphia
Delaware
Charles GB. Durborow
Chesapeake Bay
Cape Henry
Fishermen's Island
Good Race Meeting Predicted at Aqueduct
New York reports that the Queens County Jockey Club Summer meeting at Aqueduct opens tomorrow and is expected to be highly successful with several hundred top horses already on site. Fourteen stakes are planned including the Brooklyn Handicap and Brooklyn Derby, long-standing events dating back to 1887 when Dry Monopole won the Handicap and Hanover the Derby.
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New York
Queens County Jockey Club
Aqueduct Race Course
Jamaica
East
Gravesend
Templar Conclave Ends In Los Angeles
The triennial Knights Templar conclave in Los Angeles closes after five days of regalia and ceremonies. Many commands will split to visit Far West sites before returning home. Notable attendance by women. California daughters active in hosting and entertainment. A midsummer parade featured over 6,000 Los Angeles public school pupils across eight divisions.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Knights Templar
Far West
California
Missionary's Remedy Spotlight at Des Moines Address
A church lecture in Des Moines recounts an Indian missionary who fell ill in the Indian interior and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life. He notes the remedy's success in India as both preventive and curative for cholera and milder bowel complaints, urging ready access everywhere.
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Des Moines
Iowa
India
Chamberlain
No Change in Mexican Situation After Cabinet Meeting
Washington June 23 Secretary Lansing reported no change in the Mexican situation after a two hour cabinet meeting. A full report on the Carrizal incident was still expected.
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Washington
Lansing
Carrancistas in Chihuahua ordered not to attack Americans
Washington reports Arredondo told South and Central American diplomats that Carrancista forces in Chihuahua state are under orders not to attack Americans unless Americans attack first. He said Treviso's threat was not rescinded and Mexico City instructions did not mention it.
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Washington
Mexican exiles cross into Juarez offerings to Carranza
In El Paso on June 23 a large group of Mexican exiles crossed into Juarez offering services to Carranza. Among them was Gen. Marcelo Caraveo who was sent to Treviso and will be assigned to an army command.
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el Paso
Tex
Juarez
Carranza
Marcelo Caraveo
Trevisio
Bandits Fire On Deputies Near San Antonio
In San Antonio Texas on June 23 a sheriff posse pursuing bandits within 18 miles of the city exchanged fire with two officers from the brush. Neither officer was hit. The bandits, reduced to four, retreated into the brush and escaped.
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San Antonio
Texas
Americans Pursue Mexicans After Border Raid in New Mexico
Unofficial report says Mexicans raided an American ranch near Columbus New Mexico crossing the border to rustle horses and mules. Americans pursued across the frontier seeking to recover stock and bring those responsible to account.
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Columbus
N. M
Secretary Baker Orders Militia to Mexican Border
Washington June 23. Secretary Baker orders all departmental commanders to send militia to the Mexican border immediately as organized units and to notify Gen Funston when each troop battery or unit is ready to be forwarded.
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Washington
Baker
Funston
Hay seeks emergency draft power amendment in House
Washington June 23 Chairman Hay of the military affairs committee urged immediate action on a resolution authorizing the president to draft Guardsmen under the new army law. He offered an amendment declaring an emergency now exists, not to be left to the president. The Hay amendment passed unanimously after suspending rules.
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Washington
House
Hay
Military Affairs Committee
Tie
Nebraska National Guard Ordered to Border Move
Lincoln Nebraska June 23 Governor Morehead said about 1200 members of the Nebraska National Guard will move to the border in a few days in response to evolving security needs.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska National Guard
Morehead
Conference to Mediate New York June 23 movement
A mediation conference is set in New York on June 23 to address a movement and seek resolution. Key organizers include local agencies and regional groups coordinating discussions and potential actions. The event aims to ease tensions and produce a framework for dialogue among participants.
Private execution carried out in Tampa jail
In Tampa Florida on June 238 the city records the first strictly private execution in its history. Charles Haines a African American man convicted of murdering Marsial Joe Walker at Port Tampa City is to be hanged in the county jail today.
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Tampa
Fla
Charles Haines
Marsial Joe S. Walker
Port Tampa
Anna Gordon to Speak at Kansas WCTU Convention
Beloit Kansas June 28 large attendance marks opening of the first annual convention of the Kansas young people branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Proceedings run three days ending Sunday night with Miss Anna Gordon of Chicago national president addressing attendees.
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Beloit
Kas
Kansas Young People's
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Anna Gordon
Chicago
Students Conference Opens at Northfield Towns
East Northfield Massachusetts June 23 The Students Conference the first of Moody era gatherings opened today and will run to July 2 College men from major eastern states and Canada attend. Several renowned leaders in religious and educational fields will address the ten day session.
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East Northfield
Mass
Dwight L. Moody
Canada
Lunatic at the asylum finds grim pleasure in harm
A visitor encounters a patient who alternates between striking himself with a hammer and smiling. The patient explains his behavior by saying it feels good when he stops, a stark glimpse into his erratic mindset.
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Brunonian
The Easier Way in a Railway Strike Tale
A stationmaster mocks a runaway trainee engine-driver during a North British Railway strike. A passenger crowd watches as the boy runs past a station then back, and the master jokes that they will move the station to accommodate him. The anecdote, from Tit-Bits, shows the humor found amid transport turmoil.
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North British Railway
Thomas
Texas-Mexican Railway Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Texas Mexican Railway Company will be held at the company's office in Laredo Texas on June 28 1916 at 9 00 a m for electing directors and to transact business. The board of directors will meet immediately after adjournment. A B Muller secretary 25 1m cae
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The
Texas-Mexican Railway Company
Laredo
Texas
A. B. Muller
Conference to mediate US Mexico tensions announced
The American Union Against Militarism announced a plan to call a conference of American and Mexican citizens in El Paso to mediate between the United States and Mexico. Telegrams were sent to Bryan, David Starr Jordan and Frank P. Walsh to participate, plus other prominent Mexicans. No meeting date was set.
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el Paso
United States
Mexico
American Union
Bryan
David Starr Jordan
Frank P. Walsh
Oil Camps Abandoned Near Tuxpam Region
Galveston Texas June 28 all oil camps in the Tuxpam region have been abandoned and activity has halted according to American and British refugees arriving on the British tanker San Ricardo. Refugees report a Carranza commander in Tuxpam declaring a state of war virtually exists between the United States and Mexico while no formal declaration has been issued.
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Galveston
Texas
Tuxpam
Carranza
United States
Mexico
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