Russians Halted by German Army From France
Petrograd reports no major shift in war, with Russian forces on the northern flank checked by a renewed Teutonic counteroffensive. German groups press at Kovel Vladimir-Volynski and Sokul while Letchimy’s pursuit in Bukowina advances slowly. Official dispatch notes German air piracy, artillery barrages, and intensive fighting along the Poniewsch railway and Oginski Canal as both sides suffer heavy losses and prisoners. The Bukowina push continues with gains including Haudauts and additional officers, men, and weapons captured.
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Ereth
Bukowina
Letchitemy
Pflanzer
Kovel-Lutsk
Lutsk
Sokul
Brussiloff
Lisk Ol
Vinsk
Poniewsch
Dubatowka
Vischnevekole
Krevo
Myisk
Radmiesto
Khod
Svidniki
Orontchine
Yaroslav
Stripa
Gaivoronka
Bukowinas
Hadauts
Roosevelt Urges Hughes Support Amid Progressive Split
Leaders of the Bull Moose faction weigh whether Colonel Roosevelt will back Hughes or back a third ticket as the Progressive National Committee nears a Chicago meeting to decide the party’s course. Debates hinge on Parker’s vice presidential nomination and state ballot rules, with disbanding or merger seen as likely options.
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Progressive National Committee
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
National Progressive Party
National Committee
Roosevelt
Joe Cansice
Hoane
Hughes
Wilson
Progressive Party
John M. Parker
Louisiana
Parker
Progressive National Convention
Republican Party
2Izo
Dr. Hughes
Hiram Johnson
California
San Francisco
Chester Rowell
Capture of Bukowina Army Threatens Major Russian Force
London reports the Russian War Office announced the capture of Radautz near Czernowitz, signaling potential destruction of General Pflanzer’s army. Letchitzky holds twenty miles of Sereth River frontage, while Pflanzer and his forces are cornered near Sereth. Austrian dispatches claim Russian attacks near Gura Humora were repulsed.
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London
Russian War Office
Radautz
Czernowitz
Petrograd
Pflanser
Letchitzky
Sereth
Pflanzer
Rome
Gura Humora
Bukowina
Moldova
Russian forces repelled near Pracwelka and Turia River
The War Office reports heavy Russian attacks north of Pracwelka repulsed. Russians were pushed back on both sides of the Turia River and farther south toward the Pripet, as General Count von Bothners’ forces held the line.
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Berlin
London
Count von Both
Pracwelka
War Office
Turia
Pripet
Bulgars Attack Allies With Gansard Aircraft
Paris report says Central allies clash across the front with growing patrol engagements. Central forces move between Truppa and Osin as Bulgarian aircraft bombard allied positions along the Vardar right bank. Gumudjima Veles camp hit by allied planes. French planes drive off three German machines toward Salonik. Bulgarians make some advance.
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Paris
Havas
Saloniki
Truppa
Osin
Vardar
Gumudjima-Veles
Salonik
Greece Accepts Entente Demands and Plans New Elections
The Entente powers obtain Greece's full acceptance of four conditions: demobilize the army, form a neutral business cabinet, dissolve the Chamber for new elections after demobilization, and replace police officials linked to foreign influence. Venizelos era likely to resume power, with Zaimis to head a new foreign ministry, amid fleet movements and Greek political tension.
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Chamter
Paris
Salonik
Moreau
Piraeus
Athens
Venizelos
Constantine
Great Britain
M. Venizelos
Saloniki
Greece
Bulgaria
Skouloudis
Zaimis
Mexican Attack at Carrizal Sparks Fresh Battle News
On June 24 reports from San Antonio detail a surprise attack by Mexican forces on American troopers west of Carrizal. Captains Boyd and Morey led scouts who engaged after Mexican reinforcements massed near El Valle and Galeana. A Mexican delegation offered passage if a parley occurred, then opened fire as the Americans dismounted to fight. The fate of several troops remains unclear. General Funston awaits Pershing’s update before War Department action, with losses including horses and rifles and Mexican movements near Nueva Casas Grandes.
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New York Times
San Antonio
Texas
Pershing
Charles T. Boyd
Lewis
Morey
Boyd
Ojo Santo Domingo
Lake Santo Domingo
Cafion
Carrizal
el Valle
Galeana
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Carranza
Felix Gomez
Gomez
Funston
General Pershing
War Department
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Colonia Dublan
Mexico
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Mander
Trevino
Spillsbury
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Adair
Spilisbury
Casas Grandes
Jefe Politico
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Col. Rivas
Sal Domingo
Villa Ahumada
Rivas
Moore
Ada
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Chihuahua
Battle tale of Carrizal captures and internees
The report describes the capture and internment in Chihuahua of seventeen African American soldiers from the Tenth Cavalry after Carrizal. Mormon scout Lemme Spillsbury relays Captain Boyd and Lieutenant Adair among the dead, with details of the engagement and subsequent Mexican and Pershing communications.
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Chihuahua City
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Tenth Cavalry
Carrizal
Lemme Spillsbury
J. J. Pershing
Spillsbury
Charles T. Boyd
Henry R. Adair
Catalin Lewis Sidney Morey
Greece Yields to Entente Demands Amid Govt Crisis
Greece accepts demands from Great Britain France and Russia as Premier Skouloudis resigns with his cabinet. He notes no cabinet existed to receive the note and had just left the king's residence. Government circles doubted the move, amid a tense scene across Athens with shops closed and ministers absent.
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Athens
Great Britain
France
Russia
Greece
Skouloudis
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M. Skouloudis
Foreign Office
Agamemnon Schliemann
Washington
Cireece
Chateau Tatey
Note on Pan American replies if war with Mexico occurs
Secretary Lansing informs South and Central American diplomats that the United States would defend its territory and citizens against further Mexican invasions if hostilities break out, while avoiding intervention in Mexican affairs. The note mentions sending a June 20 communication to the de facto Mexican government and clarifies the aim as defense, not conquest.
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Washington
Lansing
Mexico
United States
Mextco
Carranza
General Pershing
State Department
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Rio Grande
Panama Canal Zone
South
Central America
Inventon
Baker
War Department
Anillete
Maurel Scott
Statt
Mexican US war scare prompts foreign outreach
Julian Acosta the Costa Rican foreign minister telegraphs Mexico and Costa Rica urges mediation as F. Martinez Suarez of El Salvador and others seek to avert war. Argentine and Ecuadorian officials discuss a united Continental effort to prevent conflict and urge diplomacy. Mexico asserts sovereignty and independence amid tensions with the United States.
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New York Times
Mexico
Julian Acosta
Aguilar
United States
Bs Aguilar
F. Martinez Suarez
Juarez Vacated as Army Prepares Cross Border Move
Reports from El Paso say Juarez and the Mexico Northwest Railroad may fall under U S Army control as 10 000 militia are ordered to the border from Western and Central Departments. Gen Bell and Gen Barry coordinate rapid transfer while Pershing readiness is emphasized amid Carrizal tensions.
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New York Times
Washington
Thomas H. Barry
Chicago
Central Department
J. Franklin Bell
San Francisco
Mexico
Carrizal
Pershing
Fl Paseo
Chihuahua City
Carranza Faces U.S. War Threat Over Border Raiders
Secretary Lansing informs Pan American governments that the United States aims to end threats to national peace if war with Mexico occurs and accuses the Carranza government of aiding Mexican raiders. The note signals heightened preparations and possible armed conflict along the border as Carranza propagandizes abroad.
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State Department
Carranza
Mexico
Outnumbered Troop Holds Carrizal Field Five Hours
Five hours of combat at Carrizal near Columbus New Mexico ended with a tactical withdrawal by Troop H of the Tenth Cavalry under Captain Charles T Boyd. Outnumbered four to one the Americans held position until heavy Mexican reinforcements arrived and the force withdrew. Unofficial reports delayed by army wireless lines cite sixty five men in the U S unit and a larger Mexican force at the battle.
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Carrizal
Pershing
Colonia Dubdlan
Cormmandter
Armiv Wireles
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