Fragmented World War I War Bulletin Fragments Report Heavy Bombardment
The garbled report mentions heavy bombardment by French and British forces across the Western Front with trenches damaged and offensive actions alleged. It notes Allied attacks near Ven D and Ven D area, with casualties cited and continued bombardments across France Belgium and Volhynia.
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Eand - Heave
Eogion Ceemnak
Carpathian
Vail
Volhynia
I “Linewka
Saa
Avecourt-woods
Tha
Vaux
Chapitre
Fance
Belgium
Wana
Ee “H
Lon
Illinois guardsmen lead first west to border mobilization
Chicago June 30 The Illinois national guardsmen forming the first contingent to depart the central department head to the border. The 40 000 national guardsmen across 14 states are under federal service with about one fourth already mustered. Rejections run about 20 percent but accepted numbers aim to reach 400 000. Entraining by the Fourth weeks earliest.
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Chicago
Illinois National ’ ‘Guardemen
Fragmented speech on Irish rights and British punishment
A fragmentary report reflects tensions around Irish national questions. It recalls discussions of constitutional faults and the duty of Irishmen, mentions English perceptions, and recounts a judge pronouncing a severe sentence amid wartime rhetoric.
Justice and Humanity Call for Equal Treatment
Fragmented quotations detail a plea for justice and humane treatment of others. The speaker asserts a right to fair handling and self respect, urging steadfast resolve in demanding equitable relations and actions toward all people.
Wreck Delays Move of Seventh Infantry
A damaged report from the Illinois and Missouri rail lines notes the wreck of the second section of freight No. 95 east of Arnold. Eighteen cars left the track, delaying the Seventh Infantry's transport to Antoino, Texas, via St. Louis and Brownsville as officials seek cars and clearance.
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Cane Dunne
Springfield
Gs Jurie
Ongsof
Rye Dager
Wabash
Jacksonville
Captain Charles Boyd's Military Career Highlights
The excerpt traces Captain Charles T. Boyd's life from a Mezaeke area interview in 1870 through US Military Academy graduation at West Point, becoming second lieutenant in the Seventh Cavalry, and later a first lieutenant in 1901. It notes a 1903 promise of a post in the Tenth Cavalry and marks him as a distinguished graduate of the Army School of the Line in 1972.
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Charles
T. Boyd
Mezaeke
Intervieense
Araelpatenworth
Kan
Cagtis Boyd
Bod
United States Militar Academy
West
Hee
Cavairy
Army“School ‘of the Line
Mexico's border tensions eye peace talks stalled
Washington says the United States seeks a clear Mexican position on future troop movements north of the border after Carranza adheres to orders from Villa Ahumada to back American troop withdrawal discussions. Officials expect a note free of hostility and caution mediation talks. Carrizal prisoners released, but this stance hardens as Lansing insists on concrete intent before talks.
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Washington
Mexico
Stanza
Carrizal
United States
Carranza
Trevine
Car Jrizal
Mexco
Lansing
Action Cais
William D. Gibson
Archie Jones
Luther Alexander
Tyro
War department reports on American troops in Mexico City
General Trevino informs the war department that American troops occupy parts of Mexico City. Local authorities seized gold and silver bullion, horses, and movable merchandise. Despite protests, officials say no impediment would be placed against moving the bodies of American personnel.
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Trevino
Migaipa
Sarita
Eperarmett
Washington
Mexico City
Hassi
Chibushua
Conpul Garcia
Mexican battle survivors amid mobs and claim of abuse
Survivors recount a fierce clash with a vastly superior force near Chihuahua and claims of bullying and execution style acts. Officers including Captain Charles T. Boyd face accusations of rough conduct as prisoners are interviewed. Details touch on the route north from El Paso and aftermaths for those captured or wounded.
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El-Paso
Lem
H. Spishabary
Charles T. Boyd
Chihuahua
Ming
Setteed
Chifuahne
Prue
Jones
Thousands Gather at El Paso and Juarez for Refugee Arrival
Thousands crowded El Paso and Juarez to witness the arrival of Spillebury and the negro troopers at the border. Crowds viewed the prisoners disembarking from a special train with curiosity but mostly reserved reaction. Troopers in uniform later appeared in Motley Garb, ending a transfer moment as Americans marched off the international bridge.
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Spillebury
el’ Paso
Jwatez
Crals - Scott
Comandancia
International
Bridge
Juarez
International Bridge
Ughter
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Ulster
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Ant
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Antoino
Tex
Borde
Bexahe Field Artillery
Pole Se Sorkecer
Weil
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Seventh Infantry
D. Jack Foster
Henry R. Hill
Illinois Central
New Orleans
First Cavalry
Wabash Railroad
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Dunois
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Brownaville
Ifex
Hannibal
San Antonio
State Department
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Gibson
Villa Ahuntada
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Wischer Cato
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Yanscher
el Paso
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