War notes on Carranza and Russian advances in Europe
London reports June 19 that Russian forces push from Lutsk toward Kovel and Lemberg, threatening the Austro German center and aiming to cut the Galician rail hub. Bukowina battles isolate Austrian units as Russians press from multiple fronts toward Kolomea, with 3,000 prisoners taken and a predicted Austrian collapse near Tarnopol.
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London
Pripet Marshes
Volhynia
Vladimir-Volynski
Kovel
Lutsk
Stefanof
Leber
Dubno-Lembers
Radrivilo
Brody
Letsberg
Buetse
Valicz
Lemberg
Tarnopol
Poselion
Bukowina
Carypathiane
Lechmitzig
Eral Pfanser
Reuter
Petrograd
Kelomes and
Kuty
Directo
Dornavatra
Caernawita
Sniatya
Kolomea
Czernowite
Shumaky
Bourse Gazette
Uxernowitz
Hukowlsa
Carpathian
Shumekyadda
Iit
Mans
von Linningen
Berlin
Advance guards off for camp today in New York unit move
This advance guard of New York City's troops will march to the mobilization centre at Beekman near Poughkeepsie tomorrow. Companies B and D Sinty-ninth infantry one company Signal Corps First Battalion prepare the camping ground for the regiments to follow.
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New York City
Beekman
Poughkeepsie
Blockade Aims to Cut Off Mexican War Munitions
Washington June 18 A government move contemplates a blockade of all Mexican ports on the Atlantic and Pacific in an effort to cut off munitions shipments to Mexican forces. Officials say the action would seal off supply sources and hasten a conclusion to the war. The Navy Department released a list of American warships in Mexican waters or en route, including Nebraska Wheeling Machina Marietta Salem Hancock Annapolis Yorktown Buffalo and others. Chattanooga Denver Cleveland were sent toward Acapulco and Santa Domingo respectively.
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Mealey
Mincatians
Yorktown
Gineler
Toylabampes
Buffalo
Marathan
Chattanooga
Diego
Acapulco
Denver
Cleveland
Sallam
Pacific Fleet Sails for Mexican Coast
The Pacific Fleet prepares to depart San Diego for the west coast of Mexico under Admiral Winelow. Cruisers San Diego Milwaukee and Colorado join the force while destroyers Hull Hopkine and Truxtun sail from San Pedro. Maryland and South Dakota slated to depart Bremerton for southern waters, with potential landings of bluejackets and Marines in an emergency.
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Cal
San Diego
Pacific
Winelow
Mexico
Hull
Hopkine
Truxtun
San Pedro Cal
Milwaukee
Colorado
Pittsburgh
Fullam
Win
Maryland
Bremerton
Wash
South Dakota
Wilson
Cora
Anilers
Army of 10,000 Ready to Move in New York Mobilization
New York mobilized 10 000 men after President Wilson called up reserves. Armories filled with civilians in olive drab as enlistments surged. The 22d Engineers led departure to Beekman to prepare camps for thousands, with the 69th drawing eager recruits and banners proclaiming a gallant host ready for service.
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New York
Wilson
Su Sverise
Beekman
Mexico
Lexington Avenue
Edward Dillon
Neal Hundred
Theth
O'ityan
Peeks, Hall
Parick Walsh
Ernest P. Robinson
Yeekman
Wilson Seeks Authority to Use Militia in Mexico
Washington reports the United States may mobilize up to 100000 National Guard members under President Wilson to guard the border with Mexico. The plan, contingent on Congress drafting militia provisions, would convert state troops to federal soldiers for service in Mexico while keeping some units at mobilization camps.
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Wilson
Mexico
Washington
Funston
Ths
National Guardarhen
United States
National Guard
National Guard Reserve
Congress
Carranza Denies Seeking War but Will Defend Nation
Mexico City June 19 crowds crowded the capital’s squares to hear General Carranza and War Minister Obregon affirm Mexico will not seek war with the United States but will defend national dignity if hostilities arise. Officials announced no travel restrictions for Americans. an exodus of the American colony began. A plan for national defense was presented to Carranza, who promised careful consideration. No Americans were harmed during demonstrations.
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Mexico City
Carranza
Obregon
Mexico
United States
Rowe
Rodgers
Commission of Engineers
Mexican Chief Threat Sparks U S Naval Clash at Mazatlan
June 19 reports from San Diego describe General Flores of Sinaloa declaring war by ultimatum against the United States. Annapolis sailors clashed with Carrancist forces at Mazatlan after Mexicans fired on a boat carrying Ensign Kessing and Paymaster Mowat. several Mexicans were killed or wounded, two Americans captured then released.
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San Diego
Cal
United States
Arthur G. Kavanagh
Annapolis
General Flores
Jarransa
State of
Disaloa
Mazatlan
Admiral Winslow
Pacific Foot
Net al Flores
C. C. Kessing
Andrew Mowat
Ensign Kessing
Kavanagh
Tix
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Kensing
Mowat Wer
Flores
Kavanag
Married men urged to avoid enlisting in New York regiment
Galveston June 19 A Mexican proclamation declares Americans must leave Mexico and a state of war exists. Passengers from Progress say Colonel John H Foote commander of the 1st Infantry N G NY advised married men with families to stay home. He warned recruiting is strong and men with wives cannot support families on $15 a month.
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National Guard
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Klein
Reilly
Ral Division
Hutchinson
7St
Foote
Chapin
Wolfe
74Th Regiment
Foster
Wingate
2D Field Artillery
Kirby
C. H. Hitchcock
1St Infantry
Smith
1St Field Artillery
Wadsworth
Ward
Wright
Halloran
Fiske
Reagan
Galveston
Tex
Mexian
Yuestan
Mexico
Nile
Progress
John H. Foote
14Th Infantry
Eighth Avenue
Mexican authorities offer escape plan for American prisoners
Guaymas reports say authorities offer allable-bodied Americans held prisoner disarm foreigners in the Yaqui Valley. Americans on the railroad are sent aboard the US cruiser Cleves the supply ship Gala anchored in Guaymas. Posters call Mexicans to arms. trouble reported at Culiacan but details unavailable.
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Forignera
Yaqui Valley
United States
Japanese Caused Trouble Says Mexican Embassy
Washington report states that Carranza soldiers clashed with American seamen from the gunboat Annapolis at Macatlan. Ambassador Carranza requested that no American warships land in Mexico amid the tense situation. One American sailor was wounded, and two American officers were captured and later released after explanation.
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Washington
Carranza
Annapolis
Macatlan
Gener Carranza
Mexico
Ambador
War risk grows as Carranza faces US troops
Washington June 19 The Tribune reports the crisis deepens as President Wilson refuses to withdraw American forces from Mexico without guarantees against border raids. Carranza’s reply could trigger hostilities with Pershing’s troops. Wilson plans to ask Congress for militia authority while state troops await July 1 Hay bill provisions.
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Washington
Mexico
Carranza
Wilson
United States
Pershing
Congress
Cavalry Hunts Bandits Near Namquipa Base
General Pershing leads cavalry detachments south and west of the Namquipa base in pursuit of Mexican marauders as reports warn of rising tensions with Carranza. Officials fear the incident could escalate into armed intervention while awaiting the Carranza note reply and potential peace moves.
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J.J. Pershing
Bes
Namquipa
Pershing
Jacinto Trevino
Funston
Travino
Mexicans Marching Toward Del Rio Threaten American Post
The San Antonio Rex reports Mexican troops about 1500 strong near Del Rio 40 miles south, planning to attack American forces by nightfall. General Funston was briefed as reports tie the movement to Governor Gustavo Morelos Espinoza and border garrison realignments.
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del Rio
Io Grande
Eagle Pass
Funston
Gustavo Morelos Espinoza
Coahuila
Sibley
Mexico
Glen Springs
Rio Grande
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Lampazon
Lareda
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Parado
Medras Negras
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