Threats of Mexican retaliation shadow US expedition
General Trevino warned that any southward or westward movement of American troops would trigger a Mexican attack. Carranza followers advise awaiting detailed notes before US reply. leaders seek full information on a northern raid and a Wednesday attack near Ownesville. President Wilson, campaigning, awaits formal nomination notice as suffrage gains surface at the convention.
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el Paso
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Carranza
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Chu
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J. J. Pershing
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Marranza
Details of Hampstead Hampshire sinking survivors report
London details of incidents on the British cruiser Hampshire before she sank off the Orkneys last week killing Field Marshal Earl Kitchener. Statement cites twelve survivors ashore on rafts and notes Kitchener appeared on the quarter deck with a naval officer. It is unclear if he entered the launch as the ship broke apart amid chaos. Plans for an active campaign are reported from Washington on June 16.
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Hamphire
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Earl Kitchener
Hampshire
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Lord Kitchsener
Forty Autoists arraigned under anti glare rule in New Orleans
In New Orleans on June 17, forty of seventy nine motorists arraigned in the second recorder court for violating the anti glare ordinance on automobile lights. Judge Goff dismissed half after pleading guilty with a reprimand and a promise to buy dimmers immediately. Officers Peyroux and Brown of the Fifth precinct precincts filed the cases. Fines ranged from $2.50 to $5.09.
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Recorder
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Mrs John Jacob Astor to Wed in Brooklyn Engagement
New York June 17 The Brooklyn Page announces the engagement of Mrs John Jacob Astor widow of Colonel Astor who perished on the Titanic to William K Dick of Brooklyn a sugar refiner. The wedding is set for June 1%
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Brooklyn Fpagie
John Jacob Astor
Colonel Astor
William K. Dick
Brooklyn
Bryan to Take the Stump in Wilson Re election Campaign
Administration officials in Washington learned from St. Louis that William J. Bryan has decided to stump in support of President Wilson's bid for reelection. Bryan plans to address crowds on the campaign trail, signaling active backing for the incumbent.
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St. Louis
Wm. J. Bryan
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Berlin claims English losses in Skagerrak battle
Berlin reports an official British fleet message claiming German losses were not smaller than British in the Skagerrak engagement. It cites published tonnage losses, officer and crew casualties, and notes British prisoners rescued while no German prisoners are known to be in English hands.
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London
John Jellcoe
Skhagerrak
Lutzow
Pommern
Wiesbaden
Frauenlol
Eibing
Rostock
Admiralty
Strike vote ordered affecting half million rail workers
A strike vote is ordered among about five hundred thousand railroad workers, signaling the potential for a large work stoppage. The move comes as labor tensions rise, with unions preparing for possible coordinated actions across major rail lines.
Railways Make Offer in Wage Dispute Face Strike Vote
Representatives of four railway brotherhoods reject final wage proposal and announce a strike vote. The V and P railroad is noted as involved. Iron Mountain is unaffected. National conference favors arbitration or ICC submission to settle the controversy, warning the cost to railroads could rise and affect the public.
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East
Iron Mountain
New York
National Railway
Interstate Commerce Commission
Brotherhoods
Railway pay and rules dispute ends in stalemate
Railways state no wish to change existing pay or working rules but committee view rejects proposals. Conference failure prompts to seek disinterested review. Proposals articles one to four form 35 to be open for consideration in ongoing talks. Continued on Page Two.
Police Battle With Strike Breakers in Gulfport Incident
Associated Press report from Gulfport Mississippi describes a morning clash between police and strike breakers on the Gulf and Ship Island railroad. F C Triges of Detroit was shot and killed near a passenger train the company aimed to start for Jackson. Also noted are shipping of hickory spiles from Stonewall Louisiana to Monroe Louisiana and legal actions involving Senator Fields of Union parish after knife assault rumors and police summons.
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Gulfport
Miss
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad
F. C. Triges
Detroit
Jackson
Macedonian Front Opinion on Saloniki Offensive and Army Size
Sofia reports military and political circles say an Entente push at Saloniki would fail without about fifty corps or 2,000,000 men. Existing forces around 356,000, plus 100,000 Serbians, remain far short of needed strength to rehabilitate Serbia. The terrain offers uphill fights and strong rear positions. the Entente line across Kubach to Vardar valley remains defensive with Doiran and Monastir as key sectors.
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Sofia
Macedonian Front
Entente
Saloniki
Seloniki
Hare
Serbia
Vardar
Doran
Karasu
Monastir
Struma
Demir Hissar
Kubach
Greece
Lake Doiran
France
Kubush
Centennial of Port Armstrong Pageant Week Begins
A week of exercises and pageants starts to honor the 100th anniversary of Fort Armstrong on Arsenal Island between Moline Rock Island and Davenport. Daily pageants portray early station history while night parades and fireworks entertain. The 1805 blockhouse is rebuilt and battles of Credit Island and Campbell Island are reenacted.
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Fort Armstrong
Arsenal Island
Moline
Davenport
Haseen
Credit Island
Campbell's Island
American consul general Hanna arrives amid border violence
San Antonio reports Phillips Hanna consul general at Monterey arrived today at Laredo. The State Department ordered Hanna and J H Stittman consul at Saltillo to the American side. General Funston and staff monitor bandit activity. Threats from Carranza commanders fail to unsettle him. Meager Brownsville reports describe a running fight last night near San Benito where three Mexicans were killed.
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Laredo
Phillip Hanna
Monterey
State Department
Hanna
J. H. Stit‘man
Saltilo
Funston
Carranza
Brownsville
San Benito
Balkan Front Stalemate and Greek Exit Threat
The article analyzes Entente plans to barge through Bulgarian and German lines in Macedonia and Serbia. It notes Serbian defense flanked by Bulgarian forces, arguing large allied forces would be needed to force a breakthrough. Greece may join to eject Entente from Saloniki, shaping Balkan war endings. British destroyer Eden sunk in the English Channel after a collision. 31 crew saved, 3 officers missing.
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Macedonia
Serbia
Saloniki
Greece
Balkan
London
Eden
English Channel
Retirement of Judges in Worthy Amendment Vote
Baton Rouge June 16 Mr Bond of Orleans proposes an amendment extending retirement age limits for Supreme Court justices to district court and court of appeals judges. The amendment sets 75 years as age and 15 years as service requirements.
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Bond
Orleans
Supreme Court
District Court
Court of Appeals
High School Pitcher Signs With Philadelphia Americans
Hardy Crisp a 17 year old pitcher from Needham High School signed today to play for the Philadelphia Americans. He reportedly struck out 75 batters in four straight games and shows strong potential for the major league outfit.
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Boston
Army Appropriations Report Advances in House
Washington June 17 A favorable report on the annual army appropriation bill carrying 147 123 09 percent was submitted to the House by Rep Hay chairman of the military committee The measure authorizes regular army increases federalization of the national guard civilian training camps and creates an executive council for mobilization of resources for national defense It also allows army transports to carry commercial cargoes between the United States and its insular possessions A $600 annuity is provided to Mrs Harriet Carroll mother of the late surgeon James Carroll who discovered the yellow fever germ The bill is expected to be taken up for passage next week
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House
Representative Hay
United States
Harriet Carroll
James Carroll
Russians Advance as War Reports Claim 170000 Captured
London reports the Russian offensive across Volhynia Galicia and Bukowina shows no halt with continued attacks along the front. Petrograd claims 170000 prisoners since the offensive began while German efforts focus on French positions at Dead Man's Hill. Hand grenade assaults on West Hill and Avecourt redoubt are described as failed by the French.
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London
Volhynia
Galicia
Bukowina
Petrograd
Deadman's Hill
West Hill
Avecourt
Trentian
Austro Hungarians Rout Russian Cavalry in Galicia Front
Berlin reports Austro Hungarians south of the Pmmeister river in Galicia defeated the Russian cavalry Thursday. New battles erupt along the full front in Volhynia as General von Linsingen’s German forces engage in the Stokhod and Etyvr sectors. Parts of General von Bothmer’s army clash with Russians north of Przewloka.
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Berlin
Thepmmeister River
Galicia
Volhynia
von Linsingen
Stokhod
Etyvr
von Bothmer
Przewloka
German steamers torpedoed in Baltic Sea last night
Swedish fishermen reported seeing two large German steamers sink in the Baltic last night after torpedoes struck. No further details on casualties or identities were provided.
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France
Baltic
Copenhagen
Baltic Sea
Roosevelt Briefed on Progressives Republican Talks
George W. Perkins reports ongoing negotiations to restore good feeling between the Progressive and Republican parties after conferences with Colonel Roosevelt and Gov. Whitman in New York. Roosevelt expresses surprise and declines to comment, saying he will speak under his own signature if he has news. Attendees include James R. Garfield Elon H. Hooker and Erwin A. Holt, who defends Roosevelt against defeat.
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George W. Perkins
Roosevelt
Charles S. Whitman
Perkins
Mr. Perkins
James R. Garfield
Elon H. Hooker
Erwin A. Hot
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Mr. Holt
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