Mexican border clash near San Ignacio leaves several dead
Reports from Fort McIntosh say Mexicans attacked American border patrol near San Ignacio at 2 am. Four teenth Cavalry under Major Alonzo Gray repulsed the raid, with six Mexicans killed and 42 horses captured. One American soldier died, and pursuit continued along the river.
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San Ignacio
Fort McIntosh
Fourteenth Cavalry
Alonzo Gray
Gray
Mexico
Brown
Orfila Ranch
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
Southern Department
Edgar A. Sirmyer
Kyle Rucker
Rucker
Texas Rangers
Colonel Pedro Lujan Captured in Mexico Raid
Colonel Pedro Lujan, a leading Villa chief, was captured by Captain F. G. Turner of Troop M Thirteenth Cavalry at Hacienda Tepehaknes. The capture follows raids in which Lujan played a prominent role.
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Columbus
Pedro Lujan
F. G. Turner
Thirteenth Cavalry
Hacienda Tepehaknes
Lujan
Garrett Recommends Martial Law at Laredo
American Consul Garrett at Nuevo Laredo Mexico has wired Washington recommending that Laredo be placed under martial law according to a seemingly authentic report.
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Garrett
Laredo
Washington
Capture near Columbus signals near end of Villa leaders
In Columbus New Mexico on March 9 a raid across the border resulted in a capture that nearly completes the extermination of Villa leaders. The action underscores intensified pursuit of the rebel faction and marks a turning point in the operation.
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Columbus
N. M
Carranza Note Ready to Hold Troop Withdrawal Debate
Secretary Lansing presented President Wilson with the completed draft note to General Carranza responding to demands to pull American troops from Mexico. The note declines withdrawal until the de facto government shows willingness and ability to police border states.
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Washington, D. C
Lansing
Wilson
Carranza
Mexico
Washington
Funston Calls Pursuit Of Outlaws Hopeless In Mexico
General Funston says pursuit of bandits across the border is hopeless as outlaws scatter into small groups after the San Ignacio fight and Browns Ville raids. Major Gray reports no main trail, with gangs separated and crossing the Rio Grande.
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San Ignacio
Big Bend
Boquillas
Glenn Springs
Laredo
Rio Grande
Texas
de la Rosa
Funston
Mexico
Browns Ville
Gray
Sending of expedition opposed by General Funston
General Funston argued that dispatching an expedition would be pointless and expressed disappointment that the bandits did not stay cohesive. Headquarters officers believe the Mexicans underestimated American strength or were not all in camp during the attack, likely outnumbering U S troops. General Mann will handle reinforcements and pursuit from the Laredo patrol district.
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Funston
United States
Mann
Laredo
de la Rosa
Gray
Zapata
Funston Kag
Ricaut Orders Patrols to Border with Quintanilla
Gen Alfredo Ricaut announces Col J R Quintanilla has been dispatched to the San Ignacio sector opposite Brownsville to take command and patrol the border after bandit raids. Sufficient troops are in his command to ensure a thorough border patrol.
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Brownsville
Tex
Alfredo Ricaut
Matamoros
J. R. Quintanilla
San Ignacio
Refugees Bring News From Mexican Front With Revolt Rumors
El Paso reported refugees arriving in Juarez from Chihuahua and Torreon saying famine surrounds Torreon and urging American intervention. They describe Carranza currency as worthless and note Canuto Reyes and Jose Isabel Robles have revolted with Carranza officers. Vincente Lira, once linked to a gang attack on U S cavalry, had North Houston ties.
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EL Paso
Tex
Juarez
Chihuahua
Torreon
Rangers
Carranza
Canuto Reyes
Jose Isabel Robles
Villistas
Sub-Committee At Work On Platform For Democratic Convention
In St Louis on June 15 the Democratic platform sub committee began framing the plank draft with President Wilson's suggestions. Senator Stone expects the draft tonight or tomorrow, then approval by the full committee before the convention. Homer S. Cummings urged elected committeemen by voters and fixed terms post convention. Debate over a judge’s elective office and rights for workers drew hoboes group attention. Navy league members pressed a strong sea power plank to defend coasts and Monroe Doctrine.
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ST. Louis
Wilson
Senator Stone
Homer S. Cummings
American Organization of Hoboeh
Stone
R. M. Thompson
Osterhaus
P. B. Lambert
Navy League
United States
Panama Canal
Hail destroys crops across Stephenville area
Telegrams report a severe hail storm in Erath county destroying cotton, corn, and grain within four miles east and west and eight miles north and south of Stephenville. Crop damages are estimated at not less than $150,000.
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Waco
Tex
Erath County
Stephenville
Typhus Cases Reported in Texas Cities
The state health department announced six new typhus cases in Texas three in El Paso and one in Laredo. The patients arrived from Mexico and are under quarantine. This brings total statewide typhus cases to 85.
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Austin
Tex
State Health Department
el Paso
Laredo
Texas
Mexico
Verdue Verdite Mine in Kaap Valley Jamestown Barberton
A Cham bers journal description notes the Verdue mine in Kaap valley Jamestown district Barberton Transvaal famed for verdite greenstone unique to the region. The mine yields green white and black talc with pure gold in the black talc. Slimes from gold ore are used in soap grease paint paper and other common products.
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Kaap
Jamestown
Barberton
Transvaal
Chambers’ Journal
Verdue
South Africa
Auction Notice of Seized Goods at San Antonio
The Deputy Collector of Customs Port of San Antonio announces a public auction at the Custom House on June 23 1916 at 10 o'clock a m. items include 1 keg Mescal 18 bottles Mescal 116 Cigars and 6221 Cigarettes seized in Eagle Pass for violation of U S Customs laws.
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Port of
San Antonio
Custom House
District of
Eagle Pass
U. S
H. C
Smith
Activ
Travel Offer to New York Return via New Orleans Steamer
The note cites a price of 84.15 dollars for a round trip to New York with return travel via New Orleans and a steamer passage. It reads as an old travel snippet noting Southern access.
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New York
New Orleans
Southern “Orifice
Aav
Glynn’s Washington Speech Stuns Questioning Critics
Former New York Governor Glynn delivered a forceful endorsement of President Wilson and the Democratic administration in Washington. He argued Republican attacks lack substance and warned that challenging Wilson mirrors repudiating past presidents. The speech boosted Democratic morale and underscored Wilson’s wartime leadership.
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Glynn
Senator Harding
Chicago
Harding
Washington
St. Louis
United States
White House
Wilson
Grant
Harrison
Lincoln
Pierce
van Buren
Adams
Blaine
New York
Woodrow Wilson
War-weary patrons joke at restaurant near Christmas
A fragment from a wartime scene shows unfit or conscientious-objector men in a dining room teasing a waitress at Tit-Bita. They joke about marriage at Christmas and postwar unemployment, while a girl laments a hoped end to the terrible war.
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Tit-Bita
Hercules
Railroads reject employes demands in wage dispute
New York June 15 The railroad managers informed the four railroad brotherhoods that eight hour day and overtime pay demands could not be met They proposed arbitration or submission to the Interstate Commerce Commission The reply ends joint talks and a strike vote is likely A B Garrettson says arbitration is unacceptable and ICC action is impracticable due to lack of power.
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New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
A. B. Garrettson
Conductors’ Organization
Intersate Commerce Commission
Anti Burglar Gun with Searchlight Aimed to Shoot
The New York Sun describes a revolver with a barrel mounted searchlight that guides a bullet to any chosen spot on a burglar. The device promises adjustable harm from minor injuries to fatal shots depending on the burglar and the shooter's mood. It warns to ensure the wife is not in the line of fire.
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New York Sun
Four Drowned When Boat Capsizes Near Bath N C
Four persons, three women and one man, drown when the small passenger vessel Marion capsizes on the Pamlico River between Washington and Bath. Six others aboard are rescued. All victims are white.
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Washington, N. C
Pamlico River
Bath
N. C
Marion
Grace Dollar Rescues Bear Passengers for Eureka
Naval radio station Goat Island reports Grace Dollar is taking sixty two Bear survivors to Eureka California. The rescue occurred as Bear passengers, rescued at sea, are being transported to safety. The incident echoes ongoing maritime emergencies in the region.
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Eureka
San Francisco
Cal
Naval Radio Station
Goat Island
Grace Dollar
Bear
Mother s Friend then as a blessing for expectant mothers
Maternity guidance proclaims motherhood as a noble goal and promotes Mother s Friend as a remedy to ease pregnancy. The ad claims pliant muscles reduce ligament strain and nerves, noting generations of mothers using and recommending it. Prospective mothers are urged to write Bradfield Calculator Co. for a free information book mailed to Atlanta, Georgia.
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Bradfield Ulator Co
Lamar Bldg
Atlanta
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Vincente Lira
Major Gray
West
Houston Street
Buyrera
Olaredo
LaniDo
Nonacio County
Jim
MavartonAs
Jordan
Sheffield
Blynn
D. C
Martin H. Glynn
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Chas
Zoller
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