Battle at Carrizal In Northern Mexico Involves Tenth Cavalry
American and Carranza forces clash on Santo Domingo ranch near Carrizal Chihuahua nine miles from Villa Ahumada. Pershing troops reportedly suffer casualties while Mexican forces led by Gen. Felix Gomez incur heavy losses. seventeen Americans reported captured and sent to Chihuahua City.
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Union News Service
Paso
Tex
Carranza
Wilson
Mexico City
Santo Domingo
Carrizal
Villa Ahumada
Chihuahua
Pershing
Chihuahua City
Tenth Cavalry
Guz Dan
Felix Gomez
National Guard Mobilization Across States Under Wilson Call
Reports from Washington and multiple states show National Guard units mobilizing or preparing to move to state camps as President Wilson issues orders. Oregon, Illinois, Ohio, South Dakota, and Iowa troops all begin or advance mobilization with detachments arriving at camps and officers coordinating troop movements.
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Washington, D. C
National Guard
Wilson
War Department
Columbus
Ohio National Guard
AIRMEN SHOT DOWN Paris Says Enemy Air Squadron Dropped Bombs on Village
Reports of extensive air battles along the western front describe German and British aircraft exchanges near Lens Doullens Wingles and Arras. Allied pilots claim several enemy planes brought down and prisoners taken while German forces report mining actions and attacks near Verdun and Meuse front areas.
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Paris
Dead Man Hill
London
Doullens
Lens
Wingles
War Office
Oise
Meuse
Thionmont
Vaux, Chapitre
Souville
Verdun
Berlin
Western Front
Belgo- French
Somme
Mort
Argonne
Verdun Front
Thiaumont Wood
Fort Vaux
Fomin Wood
Arras
Baccarat
Racn Petape
Wilson appoints McCormick to lead Democratic committee
President Wilson selects Vance McCormick former mayor of Harrisburg Pa as chairman of the Democratic National Committee to succeed William I McCombs. Other picks include Homer Cummins of Connecticut Carter Glass Virginia Wilbur W Marsh Iowa Fred S Lynch Minnesota as executive committee chair.
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Vance McCormick
Harrisburg
Nation
Washington
Wilson
Alarrisburg
Democratic Nations Committee
William I. McCombs
Homer €. Cummins
Connection
Carter Glass
Virginia
Pence
Wilbur W. Marsh
Iowa
Fred 5. Lynch
Minnesota
Note Demands Austrian Apology for Submarine Attack
Washington reports a second note to Austria-Hungary concerning the attack by an Austrian submarine on the American tank steamer F Petrolite. The state department codes indicate the note demands an apology and reparation.
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Washington
Austria-Hungary
State Department
Vienna
Three Steamers Sunk In Emergency Naval Action
Report says three steamers were sunk in a naval engagement with losses and salvage operations underway. The incident involved rival fleets and prompted calls for aid as sailors and officials coordinate recovery and relief efforts.
Polk Offers Services for Duty on Mexican Border
Des Moines businessman H. H. Polk announces readiness to join border duties under Governor Sturges as a supporter of the preparedness movement.
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H. H. Polk
Des Moines
Jose
Harry
Polk
Des Motes
Mexican
Stnrse
Folk
Mexican troops clash near El Paso amid U S warning
Gen Jacinto Trevino commanding the Carrangista army of the north cautioned General Pershing that moving American troops would be hostile. Mexican forces crossed the border near El Paso raiding Noria, with one reported killed and no American casualties. Generals Bell and Gonzales mobilized reinforcements as 3,500 troops, heavy artillery included, remain ready to protect the border.
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Chihuahua City
Mex
Jacinto Trevino
Carrangista
Pershing
Generali Trevinon
Generali Carranza
EL Paso
Tex
Noria
N. BI. A
Erm
Bell
George Bell, Jr
Carranza
Juarez
Gonzales
Villa “Ahumada
Telegraphers Vote to Strike on Milwau kee System
More than 2,600 telegraphers and station agents on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad nearly unanimously vote to strike over demands for shorter hours and higher pay. Another conference with general manager P Ehart of the Milwaukee system is set for Chicago.
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Sioux City
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
P. ©. Ehart
Chicago
Sunk British steamers and hotel fire toll reported
London reports the Sardinian and Gafsa sunk. Liverpool records six dead and 12 injured in a blaze at the Imperial Hotel. Paris notes a German infantry attack north of Hill 21 repulsed by French batteries. Des Moines mentions Harry H. Polk offering his services for duty, with Clarke and backers of a June 3 preparedness demonstration.
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London
Llords
Liverpool
Paris
Hill $21
War Office
Des Moines
Harry H. Polk
Clarke
Folk
Army Aviator Injured In Descent After Propeller Failure
An Army aviator sustained injuries in a descent following a broken propeller. The incident occurred during flight near Columbus, with authorities investigating the cause of the mechanical failure and the safe landing.
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Columbus
eGhis
Peer Neue
Ondy Mings
Militia Mobilization Plans Reported Abandoned
Secretary of War Baker announced plans for a Citizens training camp at Fort Benjen Harrigan were abandoned. The militia will be mobilized at a U C camp in Chicago on June 2h to support Native American forces.
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UC. Campa
Chicago
Fort Benjen
Harrigan
Ordera
Baker
Mexican Bandits Slain After Night Camp Raid Near Laredo
After 100 Mexican bandits crossed the Rio Grande and attacked an American border patrol near San Ignacio, 40 miles southeast of Laredo, 3 troopers were killed and six wounded. Eight attackers died, with four more slain as Carranza troops pursued. Maj Alonzo Gray led 140 troops in the counterattack lasting about 30 minutes.
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Laredo
Tex
Rio Grande
San Ignacio
Here
Carranza
Fourteenth Cavalry
Alonzo’ Gray
Mexica
James
Charles
Flowers
Baward Kateha
Nimaden
Army Appropriation Bill Totals 157 Million With 55 Million Increase
Washington reports the army appropriation bill totaling 157 123 000 up 55 000 000 from last year. The act backs a 200 000 000 estimate base and funds a national security coordination council. It authorizes 205 000 regu lar army pay plus staff, allocates 1 222 600 for aviation, 8 500 000 for summer training camps, 8 975 000 for National Guard, and 200 000 for mobilizing industries in war.
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Washington
House
Hay
Military Affairs Committee
Council of Executive
Four Die in Storm Floods Hit Joplin Missouri
Four people died and damage reached 506000 as floods from a heavy rainstorm inundated downtown Joplin. Basements of most downtown business houses flooded and Main Street water reached five feet. all mines in the Joplin district were flooded.
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Joplin
Main Street
Reichstag Address Urges Peace Talks From Berlin
In Berlin the imperial chancellor Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg spoke to the Reichstag on peace, stating Germany’s position has never been stronger since the war began and urging settlement.
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Germany
Berlin
Sayville
von Bethmann-Feilweg
Reichstag
Seeks Aid for John Brown's Son in Oregon Court Case
Fragmentary notes indicate a court matter in Portland Oregon involving aid or support for John Brown's son. Details are unclear but reference to legal process and location suggest a formal petition or request filed in a local court.
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John Brown
June Rag T
Tae Suate Broavti
Theo
Emmy Qk Westime
Vingar SU
Sirper
Portand
Ore
British Warship Sunk in English Channel Collision
The British admiralty announced a warship has been sunk in the English Channel after a collision with another vessel. Thirty one crew members were lost.
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Surk
London
Admiralty
Czernowitz Falls as Russian Forces Drive Austrians Back
Petrograd and Vienna reports confirm Czernowitz, capital of Bukowina, was evacuated and largely destroyed after fierce fighting. Russian forces forced the Pruth crossing and repulsed Austrian counterattacks, taking prisoners and heavy matériel.
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Petrograd
London
Czernowitz
Bukowina
Russian War Office
Lechnitzky
Pruth
Cuerno
Svidniks
Stekhon
Kaledines
Brussiloff
Vienna
War Office
Terya
General von Moltke Dies During Reichstag Service
Amsterdam reports Lieut. Gen. Count Helmuth von Moltke died of apoplexy during a mourning service in Berlin for Field Marshal von der Goltz. Born May 23, 1848, in Gersdorf Mecklenburg, he joined the army general staff in 1881 and became chief on February 16, 1894, serving until late 1914.
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Amsterdam
London
Helmuth von Moltke
Reichstag
Marshal von der Goltz
Berlin
von Moltke
Gersdorf
Mecklenburg
Frazee
Army
General Staff
Dario Resta Wins Race at Speedway Park
Dario Resta clinched the American speedway title by defeating Ralph de Palma in two heats at Speedway Park. He set a new 50 mile record in 82:57.25 at a pace of 60.1 mph, while de Palma’s 50 mile record was 32:18 at 94 mph. the day’s fastest lap was 1:06 3-5 at 108.1 mph.
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Haywood
Dario Resta
Ralph de Palma
Speedway Park
Esta
de Palma
Resta
Armored Auto on Border in Fest Sam Event
A description notes armored autos near the border at Fest Sam with "LOR Ga firter" detailing crews and machine guns. The fragment mentions 21-Tyeo and Turrers, suggesting armed transport units and a tense security situation.
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San Antonio
Tes
Tone 21
Tyeo
Employers to Pay Troops Ready for Muster
Chicago officers announce militia men will depart with support from their employers who promise to cover pay and keep their positions open during absence. Community leaders express encouragement as troops prepare to march.
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Chicago
Iowa Seeks Five Year Path to New Army Quota
Iowa faces a five year path to meet the new army bill quota with 322,000 military aged men. A General Logan tabulation shows districts needing thousands more guardsmen, with totals and district strengths across the state. Also notes bids for Rockwell City reform school buildings and birth registration advocacy by Iowa Mothers clubs.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Bsix
National Guard
Logan
Sedona
Esa
Én- Ustad
United States
State ‘Board of Control
Rockwell” City
General Assembly
Anamosa
Mothers’ Clubs
The
Laws Congress of Mothers
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Negro Regiment
Portland
Junge
George A. White
War ‘Department
Oregonational Guard
Clackamas Tanee
Oregon
Kaga
Illinois Natioal Guard
Springfield
Ser
Springfeld
Tlinois National Guard
First Cavalry
Redfield
da Gia
Cmpany
Ery
Cre
Sacramento
Cal
C. W. Thomas
Homes
S Wilson
Moines
Third Infantry
Ory Tbis
Rodgs
Orlaneoma
Celio
Nebraska
Gusts
Gav
Morezead
Jeilttamen
Linsenbos
Sicha State Fair
M’comes
Austria
Lend SiMe
Teriteeh
Moen Ibitaere Qn
Mexico
Cleveland
U. S
Trevino
Milwaukee
P.&. Hart of
Congress
Joplin, Mo
Bukovina
Teutons
Gen. von Moltke
Maywood
Wih
Jarry Shropshire
State Board of Control
Joan L. Chucny
Independence
RVHL
Biah
Ofice
Su ~Ponmi
Perury Mick
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