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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1916

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Mexico Says War Extots Clash With Carranza Soldiers

Mexican report describes a clash between Gunhost Crew and Carranza soldiers amid ongoing warfare. No further details provided.

Mexico Carranza

U S Citizens Ordered Out as Mexican Tensions Rise

Reports from Galveston and Mazatlán describe a clash at Mazatlán between American gunboat personnel and Mexican soldiers after a landing dispute. A drunken Japanese shot at Americans, wounding two Mexican soldiers and a civilian, while U S authorities order mobilization of National Guards for border duty and consider recall options amid escalating hostilities with Carranza forces.

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National Guard mobilizes to the Mexican border

President Wilson orders more than 109000 National Guard members in 45 states to mobilize for Mexican service. They will drill and recruit before mustering into federal service, then join about 350000 regulars at the border if war breaks out. Coast Guard militia not mobilized and state units prepare at a central concentration camp.

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Mrs Charity Peek of Reedley Dead

Law rence reports the death of Mrs Charity Peek of Reedley California formerly Miss Charity Willey of Lawrence. She died of paralysis and was buried in Reedley beside her husband the late Amos A Peek.

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Registration Clashes As Water Election Nears

War on registration totals stirs speculation for the March 14 water election. Officials compare current numbers to 5 909 registered voters last election and discuss how a drop around 1 16 voters may affect outcomes. Ward by ward polling sites listed, with details for First to Fifth Wards and precincts.

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Border Tensions Rise as Border Forces Brace for Contingencies

At El Paso on June 19, reports spread of Carranza troops near Juarez and possible reinforcements for Pershing’s line. Generals in command reassured readiness with 2,500 stationed troops while rumors of 5,000 enemy forces and mass citizen conscription circulated, later unsettled by Baker's note that National Guard calls are border duty only.

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Influx of Instructors at Haskell Institute Institute

About 1500 instructors from Indian schools registered at Haskell today for a two week institute. Fifty five Douglas County teachers enrolled at the courthouse with County Superintendent C S Hawley. Enrollment expected to reach 400 with more teachers from Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska and Colorado to arrive in Lawrence tomorrow. A get acquainted reception is planned for tonight with meetings in the Haskell chapel at 8. Institute directed by H B Peirs supervisor of United States Indian schools.

Haskell Douglas County Whoalse Court House C. S. Hawley Hakell Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska Colorado Lawrence Tomargery Haskell Chapel H. B. Pesirs United States Indian Schools

Kansas Weather Report Signals unsettled skies and rain

A weather bulletin notes unsettled conditions through yesterday and today with warmer readings in the northeast. Rainfall late tonight measured 1.19 inches as temperatures rise and showers ease.

Lungmotor Saves Life of Newborn Child

Fire department lungmotor saved the life of an infant at a Mississippi Street home. The baby was delivered in distress and resuscitated after the call. The mother is reported to be doing nicely.

C. C. Cee

Telephone merger discussed at city meeting

The Home telephone company plans a second conference tonight in the oil commissioners rooms to outline terms of a potential merger with Aktempia Bring About. Merchants chair Chas Starweather says rates in Lawrence may rise, but service could improve, with business leaders and city commissioners attending.

America Merit Popularized by T Sweeney Designed Buttons

Mr Sweeney presented the public with a second thousand America Merit buttons after high demand swept the nation. Requests pour in from Washington to Oregon as schools and communities seek the badges, with Sweeney planning more shipments.

America T. Sweeney Sweeney Mr. Sweeney Washington Ste C. S. Manley

Extension of tax deadline for Douglas County

Douglas County officials grant an extension of tax payment time to the last day in June, adding ten days for taxpayers to settle the second half. Nearly $80 000 remains unpaid and Saturday collections were light with many Lawrence residents away. The Lawrence Merchants and Farmers Association lunch was postponed due to changes in the nation rooms, with secretary H B Sparks noting meals may be skipped this week and next.

Douglas County Lawrence D.ee

Board Meeting Postponed Over Budget and South Approach

The board of administration meeting scheduled for today has been postponed. Budget matters and the south approach to the University will be discussed at a later date.

Federation Delivers Ultimatum to League in Cash Dispute

The City Federation of Women's Clubs demands adherence to its election rulings before funds are released to the League. With officials away on vacation, tension rises over a contested officer election, a split status, and a potential payout of about forty five dollars if a proper election is held. The League seeks the money while opposing federation control.

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Boy Shot by Brother Dies Not Confirmed

A fourteen year old boy, Carl Earl, was accidentally shot by his brother while handling a revolver in the yard. The bullet entered the abdomen and was removed at Rudolph hospital. doctors say the boy's condition is serious and recovery doubtful. The incident occurred while the brothers played near the weapon found two weeks prior. The Beal Brothers Meat Market employee was the injured party.

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Class For Nine Year Olds Opens In Swimming

The association offers a new swimming class for boys under ten after strong demand for younger participants. Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday afternoons starting soon, with all entrants needing written parental permission.

Tomorro

Rain Delays Interurban Bridge Work in Lawrence

Rain halts progress on the Lawrence interurban project as workers stop after completing the temporary piling and begun tearing out a walk on the old bridge site. Pedestrians must detour twice while a new east side walk is prepared and braces reused for supports.

South Lawrence Lawrence Iaterurban Company

Kansas National Guard strength nears 4000 as Fort Riley unit leads

Topeka Kans June 18 The Kansas National Guard war strength nears four thousand men with about two thousand two hundred active peacetime officers. Company H of the First Kansas Infantry at Fort Riley has ranked highest for five years in efficiency, boasting seventeen expert riflemen and seventeen first class marksmen. The adjutant general C J Meartin heads the guard as rostered units from Topeka Burlington Lawrence and Wichita prepare for activation.

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Engineers Ordered to Fort Riley Dispatch Night Mission

An engineering unit is ordered to move to Fort Riley, with expected departure tonight or tomorrow as officers from Fort Leagueworthy prepare to arrive with further instructions. The move aims to support ongoing operations and align with higher command directives.

Kansas National Guard Mobilizes for Fort Riley Move

Governor Capper orders mobilization of Kansas guardsmen under War Department guidance. About 2200 troops to report to Adjutant General C. S. Martin at Fort Leavenworth, with movements to Fort Riley aimed to complete by June 19. Officers trained at Leavenworth depart for stations as orders are issued for outflow to Port Riley tonight or tomorrow.

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Coast Artillery Trains Pass Through Lawrence to Mexican Border

Nine coaches carrying troops from Maine and Delaware passed through Lawrence en route from Milwaukee to El Paso on Rock Island rails. No field guns in the cars, but a horse car was included. Coast guards likely to be deployed in defensive positions along the border.

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American Note Demands Reparations Over Petrolite Attack

A second note to Austria-Hungary was coded at the State Department for transmission to Vienna. Diplomats press for reparation for damage from the Austrian submarine attack on the American tank steamer Petrolite.

Washington State Department Vienna

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