Germans Win Verdun Fort in New Rush Near Meuse
London June 25 The German wedge at Verdun pushed three and a half miles from the city center as heavy bombardments and assaults pressed the Meuse front. French counterattacks near Thiaumont and Fleury drove Germans back from critical positions though fear of a final German push persists. Observers note the broader strategic aim to threaten Verdun while awaiting a possible European offensive on two fronts amid Russian concerns.
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St. Mihiel
Jelleville
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von Hindenburg
Jandaturm
France
Germany
Bernhard
Mente
Paris
Kaiser Sounds Spain on Mediation Scheme
London reports Germany seeks mediation through King Alfonso of Spain after sending a peace note via a submarine to Madrid. Berlin aims to use Spain as a neutral broker, with overtures previously directed at France and other nations, while Spanish officials insist on international law and neutrality.
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America
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Alfonso
Herlin
Madrid
Tenton
Freach
Germany
Great Britain
France
Verdun
Belgium
Russia
Paris
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el Liberal
Kamerun
Roma
Fremier Romanones
King Suspends Greek Deputies Amid Election Decree
A royal decree suspends the Greek Chamber of Deputies sessions and may issue a decree fixing August elections next week. A special messenger bearing the king’s autograph letter to the German emperor passed Lugano with two Greek officers. Prince George, brother of the Greek king, arrived in Berlin and met with the chancellor before heading to Switzerland.
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Chamber of Deputies
Geneva
Greece
Germany
Lugano
Switzerland
London
Exchange
Copenhagen
George
King of
Greecs
Berlin
Airships Seen Over Albany Overnight Sighting Mystifies Residents
Albany residents report sighting four dirigibles and one aeroplane over Watervliet Arsenal around 10:80 PM. Witness Walter H. Vanguyaling, an architect from Menands, said the dirigible passed directly above and he heard motors as it flew low, with others along Troy Road also noting the objects.
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Watervliet Arsenal
Walter H. Vanguyaling
Menands
Arsenal
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Troy Road
Sean
Cuban Speaker Urges Carranza to Avoid War
Havana reports the Cuban House Speaker Ferrara cabled urging Carranza to avoid war with the United States. Carranza replied quickly, placing full blame on the United States for the conflict risk.
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Carranza
United States
Havana
United State
Carranza Holds Back U S Note From Public
Mexico officials insist they are not attacking the American punitive expedition and will not allow U S troops to advance southward. Carranza continues to receive telegrams offering aid, with estimates of 600000 volunteers for the Constitutionalist army. The Governor of Mexico State reports To luca citizens offer to join and fund war costs as the cabinet reviews the international situation.
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Mexico City
Carranza
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Republic
Obregon
Toluca
Teutons Extend Zone of Action in Greece
Forces of the Teutonic Allies have extended their zone of action toward Poros in Greece northeast of Doiran. Entente Allied aeroplanes have bombarded enemy military establishments at Gumudjima and near Vellea.
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Teutonic Allies
Poros
Greece
Doiran
Entente
Gumudjima
Vellea
Duke of Connaught to Leave Canada for England
London reports King George approved the Duke of Connaught leaving his Governor General post in Canada this October and returning to Britain. Prince Alexander of Teck is excused from succeeding him due to military duties. no official word on Earl Curzon as possible Governor General. The Times notes the Curzon possibility as most likely.
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George
Duke of Connaught
Canada
England
Colonial Office
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Teck
Earl Curzon
Kedleston
India
The
Times
War Near says capital of slaughter Carranza must disavow act
Washington reports a deadly Carrizal clash tensions rise between the United States and Mexico. Pershing’s seven survivors’ account changes the crisis. The House passes a militia resolution authorizing rapid deployment abroad, with Senate support likely. Cabinet discusses Mexican crisis as advisories seek Carranza disavowal.
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Senate
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Troops Chase Raiding Bands in Two States
Reports from Mercedes Texas state Mexican raiders crossed the Rio Grande into the Harlingen district, with a company of the 26th Infantry intercepting and Texas artillery units moving toward Rio Grande City. American patrols pursued Mexicans who raided the Parker ranch near Hachita, New Mexico, as border guards suspected a frontier crossing, while supply convoys under Pershing were guarded by motor cycles and machine guns.
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Columbus
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Parker Ranch
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Otone
H. G. Sickle
Pershing
Juarez Mines Lurk in Town Streets Menaced Residents
American observers in El Paso report masked artillery batteries in Juarez and mines laid in town streets before evacuation. General George Bell relays that a trainload of ammunition sat in Juarez yards for artillery crews, with U S guns trained on the train. The contraband cargo was warned not to move while both sides had sent forces to the area.
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el Paso
Tex
Juarez
George Bell
Amercan
Sth
United States Artillery
Militia To Go South As Soon As It Is Fit
Washington June 22 Secretary Baker announced an order for moving state militia to the border. The department will send all called out militia as soon as they are assembled inspected equipped mustered into service and prepared for dispatch. Militia sent will be distributed by General Funston along the border.
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Washington
Baker
Funston
Senate Navy Bill Backed for Eight Capital Ships and More Men
The Senate Naval Committee sub committee proposes eight capital ships four dreadnoughts and four battlecruisers plus a gunboat to cost under 8600000. It raises naval personnel to 74700 with emergency up to 87000 and Marine Corps to about 18000 with emergency 17000. Ammunition funds rise to 14875000. Charleston Navy Yard gets 1085000, Mare Island 100000, and 20000 for extra ground.
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Senate Naval Committee
Marine Corps
Tillman
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Mare Island Yard
Sim
Wilton
Carrizal Clash Leaves Troops Wiped Out In Mexico
Conflicting reports recount the Carrizal engagement on June 21 where Captain Charles T. Boyd led two US cavalry troops and were overwhelmed by Mexican forces under General Gomez. Seven survivors reached the main column, with casualties and captives estimated, while Pershing and Funston pursued unclear details from the field and nearby border rumors.
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10Th Cavalry
Carrizal
Mexico
United States
Wilson
Baker
War Department
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Scott
Carranza
Gomez
Funston
San Antonio
Tex
Charles T. Boyd
General Pershing
Boyd
Captain Boyd
Chihuahua City
Battefield
Capt Morey Dead or Prisoner In Mexican Fight
Army officers at Colonia Dublan say Captain Morey is either dead or a prisoner after the Cerrizal engagement. Reports are sparse. Henry Adair is among the dead. sixty hours have passed with no reliable details from the cavalry.
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Colonia Dublan
Chihuahua
Columbus
N. M
Lewis
Cerrizal
Henry Adair
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