Russian offensive drives through Volhynia and Bukowina battles
June reports from Petrograd and London describe fierce fighting as Austrian forces in Bukowina are enveloped by Russian troops near Lemberg and Radsiluwe falls under Russian occupation. Russian gains push toward Kovel and the Garcian border, with German troops active north of Przewolka and French positions shelled on the Dead Man hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
London
Czernowitz
Bukowina
Russky Invalid
Lemberg
Radsiluwe
Volhynia
Guhoa
Kukowina
Brusilof
Volhynian
Styr
Stukhod
Kovel
Dumbo
Radhilova
Brody
Berlin
von Linsingen
Count von Bothol
Hughes Studies Over Chairman Choice For Republican Party
Washington June 18 Charles E Hughes Republican nominee for president spent most of Saturday weighing possible chairman choices for the Republican national committee. He reportedly narrowed the field to two or three candidates and signals indicated Frank Hitchcock was largely out of contention while William Loeb Jr and Herbert Parsons of New York were still considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles E. Hughes
Republican National Committee
Frank H. Hitchcock
Willam Hayward
New York
Gov
Whitman
William Loeb, Jr
Herbert Parsons
Trevino warns of US troop moves in Mexico
Washington reports Gen Trevino demanding recall of American expeditionary forces while Gen Pershing’s stance against Carranza authority remains. officials foresee no immediate Washington action though border status remains tense. Secretaries Baker and Lansing voiced unchanged policy as ultimatum’s impact stays uncertain.
Anticipate Fighting Troops Sent After Bandits Engage
Carranza Consul Garza delivered a late night ultimatum from Gen Ricaut to Gen Parker in Brownsville threatening an attack if the Anderson expedition was not withdrawn. American troops crossed the border near Brownsville and engaged bands or Mexican troops, with Major Anderson and Captain Newman leading patrols. Gen Funston said he anticipated fighting as orders to mobilize the National Guard were discussed at the White House and War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Texas
Carranza
J. Z. Garza
Alfredo Ricaut
James Parker
Anderson
Garza
Matamoros
San Antonio
Parker
Funston
Third Cavalry
Major Anderson
Newman
San Benito
26Th Infantry
Washington
War Department
Col. Bullard
Lieut
Mexico
Key West
Panther
Santo Domingo
Wilson
White House
Baker
Scott
Bliss
Mills
Roosevelt Talks With Party Men Over Hughes Support
New York June 18 Theodore Roosevelt after a Progressive conference on backing Charles Evans Hughes left for Oyster Bay. He had been delayed by illness described as pleurisy by physicians. George W. Perkins Gov. Hiram Johnson and Raymond Robins attended the talks saying negotiations are under way and progressing in a friendly manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Evans Hughes
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
George W. Perkins
Hiram Johnson
California
Raymond Robins
Chicago
Great Interest in Trial of Casement
London reports rising public interest as the Sir Roger Casement treason trial set to begin in a week. Thousands have applied for court tickets. admission will be by ticket only. Doyle, counsel for the prisoner, met Friday with Sir Edward Grey, foreign secretary, amid word Casement was moved from the Tower to Brixton prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Roger Casement
Michael Francis Doyle
Edward Grey
Roger
Tower of London
Brixton
Dowry-Free Astor Widow To Wed Brooklyn Banker
Mrs John Jack Astor widow of the Fitamite disaster victim will marry William K Dick a Brooklyn sugar refiner at Bar Harbor Maine in an early date likely Monday The marriage ends the $5 000 000 trust to her life and reverts funds and the Astor Fifth avenue home to Vincent Astor Dick and Astor family ties are noted The bride Madeline Talmage Force is 24 and their Brooklyn childhood friendship is recalled
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Jack Astor
Bar Harbor
Maine
William K. Dick
Brooklyn
Astor
Col. Astor
Col Astor
Vincent Astor
Astor Fifth Avenue Town House
Mrs. Astor
Madeline Talmage Force
Astor Family
Ava Willing
Philadelphia
Alice Muriel Astor
Honors By Kaiser For Record of 18 Planes
Paris reports Captain Boelke, famed German aviator who once earned an autograph from the emperor for downing French planes, is believed killed after a duel with French pilot Roger Ribiere between Verdun trenches. A yellow Fokker, flown by Boelke, was shot down two days earlier. Boelke and Immelmann are repeatedly cited in German official statements for their air combat tally. By May 21 Boelke had twelve confirmed French planes, and promotion by Kaiser William elevated him and Immelmann to captain and lieutenant respectively.
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Paris
London
Boelke
Roger Ribiere
Ribiere
Verdun
Kaiser
Lieut
Immelmann
Teuton Army
William
Greece Under Blockade Quiet Tensions Rise Over Ultimatum
The entente blockade of Greek ports fuels unease in Athens as rumors spread that an imminent ultimatum may demand compliance or rupture of diplomatic ties. Greek cabinet faces bread shortages in outer islands while asserting sufficient wheat in Piraeus for over a month.
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Atilens
London
Entente
Tao
Greece
Pireaus
Cavalry Reinforcements Sailed From Fort Brown
A Second Third Cavalry squadron of 290 men left Fort Brown at 1 30 PM Saturday to reinforce Lieut Newman pursuing a hot trail of Mexican raiders near San Benito Texas ten miles up the Rio Grande. Additional troops and a machine gun troop were ordered out as two more cavalry detachments joined the pursuit amid reports of swift action against bandits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Texas
Third Cavalry
Manard Anderson
Port Brown
Rio Grande River
Ald. Newman
San Benito
Fort Brown
Lieut
Newman
U. S
Mexicans Form a Civil Guard in El Paso Area
In Juarez locals formed a civil guard after a call to citizens to learn military drill for possible invasion defense. In El Paso excitement cooled as authorities prepared, with 400 troops arriving to reinforce Juarez and 27 motor trucks shipped to El Paso for border duty.
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EL Paso
Texas
Juarez Plaza
United States
Tuarez
Villa Nhumada
Juarez
George Bell
Fort Bliss
Firing Heard on the Mexican Side Near Villa Nueva
Reports from Villa Nueva quote fire directed toward the Naranjos ranch about four miles up the river. Lieut A D Newman of troop IT, 11th Cavalry, crossed into Mexico opposite Villa Nueva on a hot trail. U S Canseal to Ho Johnson closed his Matamoros office and crossed into Brownsville.
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Brownsville
Tex
Villa Neuva
Naranjos Ranch
A. D. Newman
Lth
Mexico
U.S
HO Johnson
Matamoros
Bombardment and raids disturb border towns
Mexicans on the south side of the Rio Grande destroyed railroad tracks on the international bridge at Brownsville late Saturday night, halting traffic. A raid on the San Juan ranch near Fort Hancock yielded 24 horses and mules. The 20th Infantry battalion and a New Mexico National Guard battery were ordered to move to El Paso.
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Brownsville
Tex
EL Paso
San Juan Ranch
Fort Hancock
Columbus
N. M
20Th Infantry
New Mexico National Guard
Carranza Mobilizing Forces Near Agua Prieta
Douglas Ariz June 18 The entire garrison of Agua Prieta left by special train toward Fronteras 29 miles south where about 2000 infantry under Gen Arnulfo Gomez are concentrated government forces mobilize amid border tensions in Sonora Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Douglas
Ariz
Agua Prieta
Nacozari
Fronteras
Arnulfo Gomez
Sonora Arming Report Sparks Civilians to Prepare for War
Douglas Anz June 18 The civilian population of Sonora is arming itself against the United States according to Mexican consul Ives G Le Nevier. Local feeling is high and military authorities have heightened precautions to prevent disturbances on this side of the line if hostilities occur. Calles Force estimated at 16000 to 20000 men, mainly infantry, with most units in central and southern Sonora amid the Yaqui campaign. Consul Lelevier says Gen Calles has guaranteed safe escort to the border for foreigners wishing to depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Douglas
Anz
Sonora
Ives G. Lefevier
Calles
Lelevier
Carles
Army Officers See Mexican Situation Deeply Serious
San Antonio Texas June 18 army officers at headquarters regarded the Mexican situation as most serious. They noted de facto government plans to authorize Gen Alfredo Ricaut to attack any American force crossing the line. More than 300 Third cavalry pursued bandits who attacked a 26th infantry detachment at San Benito. Cavalry crossed the Rio Grande, with Lieut Newman leading the advance and Major Anderson following. No fatalities reported. bandits fled after a brief engagement. Consul Garza acknowledged the note and said he understood the implications.
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San Antonio
Tex
United States Army
Alfredo Ricaut
Mexico
Carranza
Third Cavalry
Brownsville
26Th Infantry
San Benito
Ger
James Parker
Lieut
Newman
Lieut Newman
Anderson
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Russ War Prize
Fokker
Hughes
Pershing
General Trevino
Gen. Trevino
Gen. Pershing
State
Trevino
Lansing
Mexico City
Matamoras
Frederick Funston
Roosevelt
Widjw
Allied Powers
Cabinet
Mercedes
Matamorons
Tle
Consul Garza
Nate
Department
Mth Infantry
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