Break With Mexico Nears as U S Troops Stay in Matamoras
American cavalry encamped near Matamoras faces Mexican moves as General Funston and General Parker assess the border crisis. Major Anderson’s squadron crossed the Rio Grande after a bandit raid, with pursuit continuing and no casualties reported. General Funston urges Mexicans on the Texas side to remain quiet and seek protection.
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Matamoras
Funston
Parker
Brownsville
Mexico
Ricaut
Anderson
United States
Carranza
Texas
San Benito
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Rio Grande
Third Cavalry
A. D. Newman
Newman
Naranjos
Major Anderson
Matamoros
General Parker
General Funstone
Ferguson
Cavalry Fights Bandits Across Midrio Border Action
Reports detail Colonel Quintevilla advancing from Matamoros toward Guerrero as Mexican forces resist bandit raids north of the Rio Grande. Americans claim pursuit of raiders led into Mexican territory, prompting tensions with General Ricaut and Garza. Matamoros braces for potential clashes as patrols and garrisons mobilize.
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Quintevilla
Matamoros
Guerrero
Zapata
Ricaut
Mexico
Garza
Parker
Brownsville
Alfredo Ricaut
Carranza
Nuevo Laredo
General Parker
Texas
San Benito
Matamoras
Fort Brown
Hartingen
Third
Texas Regiment
Gulf
Rio Grande City
Third Cavalry
Fourth Field Artillery
Third Texas
Harlingen
First battalion rushes to El Paso and border patrols near Brownsville
The Twentieth Infantry's first battalion departs for El Paso tonight with Battery A of the New Mexico National Guard. Colonel Bullard reports cavalry crossed into Mexico at Brownsville after fifty bandits, with Pershing's plans unchanged despite Trevino's threat, and Secretary Baker expressing cautious optimism.
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Twentieth and
Battery A
New Mexico
Columbus
N. M
Twentieth Infantry
el Paso
New Mexico National Guard
Beltran to Stay in San Antonio Amid Mexico Tensions
Mexican consul general Senor Beltran said he will remain in San Antonio regardless of Mexico United States strife. He believes Americans will not harm Mexicans, notes his role registering Mexicans as a routine formality and that he may aid distressed Mexicans if real trouble arises.
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Beltran
Luis G. Villalpando
Mexico City
Ruben Rodriguez
Senor Villalpando
Delia Carranza-Trevino
Angel Trevino
Sebastian Carranza
Venustiano Carranza
Monterey
Mexico
Senor Beltran
Jacinto Trevino
Chihuahua
Theodule R. Beltran
San Antonio
United States
Officials prepare for possible US intervention in Mexico
The article outlines Army plans and rail movements to support Pershing's force at the border and into Mexico, amid threats by General Trevino. It notes Funston's authority over 50 000 troops, consular evacuations, transport to Vera Cruz, and White House discussions between Wilson and Baker as tensions rise.
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Mexico
Washington Barracks
el Paso
Rio Grande
Genral Funston
Gneral Trevino
General Pershing
White House
State Department
War Department
United States
Gray
San Ignacio
Funston
Pershing
Namiquipa
Trevino
Department
Philip Hanna
Monterey
John R. Silliman
Saltillo
Interior Mexico
Piedras Negras
Matamoros
James Linn Rodgers
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Sumner
Newport News
Hancock
Santo Domingo
Key West
Tampico
Roosevelt
Hanna
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Parral
Mr. Baker
Baker
General Funston
Jenkins Answers Governor on Constitutional Question
Judge C H Jenkins of the Third Court of Civil Appeals, seeking chief justice, rebuts Governor Ferguson’s charge that he avoided revealing his stance on the landlord and tenants act. He argues appellate judges should not preemptively rule on constitutionality and outlines farm aid work and non affiliation with any single bloc.
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Austin
Tex
C. H. Jenkins
Third Court of Civil Appeals
State Supreme Court
Ferguson
Jenkins
French 75s Halt German Advance in Argonne Forest
London dispatch says two French 75 mm guns stopped a German push in the Argonne. An artillery lieutenant marked a narrow forest road and fired with map and compass, killing many attackers. the next day authorities counted 400 dead on the hillside.
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London
H. Warner Allen
Argonne
Leutenant
Kitchener Urges Regular Flying Formations In War
The story recalls Lord Kitchener visiting a flying ground in England at the war’s start and insisting pilots must fly in regular formation. Airmen initially rejected the idea as impossible but it later proved true as British and French reconnaissance operates in disciplined formations, mirroring early sea warfare developments.
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London
Boerne Father Retrieves Injured Boy After Series of Falls
Justice of the Peace Neil Campbell and Mrs. Campbell brought their five year old son Jean home from a Boerne ranch after a string of accidents. Jean bruised his feet in a wagon fall, chinned himself badly on a tricycle, and was knocked unconscious from a 15 foot gallery fall. A Boerne physician treated him.
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Jean
Boerne
Justice of the Peace
Neil Campbell
Justice Campbell
Syracuse Varsity Crew Wins Race
In Poughkeepsie New York June 17 Syracuse varsity eight won the intercollegiate regatta race by about two lengths over Cornell with Columbia and Pennsylvania trailing. Earlier Syracuse took the junior varsity race with Cornell second and Columbia third. Freshman eight race also noted.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Jim Ten Eyck
Syracuse
Cornell
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Hands Tch and Burn Relief Ad with Cuticura
Advertisement for Cuticura products claiming instant relief and quick healing for burned and irritated hands. Recommends washing with Cuticura Soap, drying, then rubbing in Cuticura Ointment for several minutes. Suggests nighttime use with gloves or bandage. Free sample and worldwide sale noted.
Rowing postponed until after big race due to rough water
The junior race was delayed to follow the varsity eight as the Hudson River ran rough at schedule time. When the crews finally started after 7 pm the river calmed to smooth water, drawing about 20 000 spectators to the west bank who were late for dinner.
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Hudson
Austin to Represent at Buy It Made in Texas Meeting
Austin to send a large delegation to Houston for the Buy It Made in Texas Association annual meeting on June 26. State secretary A. Higgins toured the city urging manufacturers to participate, noting Texas has 5084 industries and Dallas leads the state with 113 Austin industries.
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Austin
Tex
Houston
MN. A. Higging
Texas
Higgins
New England
Dallas
San Antonio
Seeks Carnegie Medal for Quinn in Austin Flood Case
N C Porter of Houston pushes for a Carnegie hero’s medal and $1000 for Tom Quinn’s widow after the 1914 Austin flood. Judge Charles Rogan assists amid questions over Quinn’s paid fireman status and duty.
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Quinn
Austin
Tex
N. C. Porter
Houston
Carnegie
Tom Quinn
Porter
Charles Rogan
Riddle Leads in Texas U.S. Senate Campaign Spending
George Riddle of Dallas tops campaign outlays with 3331.02 dollars, followed by Robert L. Henry at 2916.73. Other candidates include Thomas M. Campbell 2259.94, 8. P. Brooks 2230.69, O. B. Colquitt 1730.51, Charles A. Culberson 1145.06, John Davis 380.95, R. E. Heller 40.10, and John J. Herrington with nothing reported.
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Austin
Tex
George Riddle
Dallas
United States
Secretary of State’s Department
R. L. Henry
State Department
Robert L. Henry
Thomas M. Campbell
P. Brooks
O. B. Colquitt
Charles A. Culberson
John Davis
R. E. Heller
John J. Herrington
Porter Acquitted in Post Office Funds Case
A federal jury in Austin Texas returned a not guilty verdict for N. C. Porter on misapplication of post office money funds. A signed statement from each issuer said they believed Porter innocent and fully exonerated him after reviewing the evidence.
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Austin
Tex
N. C. Porter
Porter
Post Office Aids Troops With Large Mail Totals
London June 17 Postmaster General Pease said the British post office has sent 450000000 letters and 40000000 parcels to troops in France The average is about 1500 tons of mail a week About 800000 books and magazines are distributed weekly to British soldiers and sailors Mr Pease appealed for more contributions along this line.
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London
Bromley
Pease
France
Anti Malaria Day Observed Across Arkansas Mississippi Tennessee
Nashville Tennessee reports that Arkansas Mississippi and Tennessee observe Anti Malaria Day. The medical department of the University started the movement urging counties to drain swamps bury tin cans and pour oil on standing pools to fight malaria.
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Nashville
Tenn
Medical Department of
The
University
Arkansas
Mississippi
Tennessee
Laredo Mayor Denies Martial Law Request
A telegram from Laredo Texas dated June 17 asserts no disorder justifying martial law. Mayor and Webb County officials back Fort McIntosh General Mann and urge Consul Garrett to explain to the State Department why Laredo should be under martial law. The city is described as orderly with strong local and military coordination.
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The
Light
Laredo
Tex
San Antonio
Garrett
Nuevo Laredo
State Department
Mann
Fort McIntosh
Webb County
General Mann
Rio Grande
Consul Garrett
Texas
United States
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Thos. E. Mathis
A. G. Engelke
Ile
Kitchener
Boerne Ranch
Washer Bros
Charlie Chaplin
Aduthura
Mineral Wells
W. B. Collins
Collins
W. H. Ehlera
Davis
Fred W. Davis
Katy
Sulphur Springs
Winsore
U. S. Senate
Roof Garden
A Guaranty Fund Bank
Commercial State Bank
Gunter Hotel Bldg
S. I. Skinner
Geo. B. Taliaferro
Jos. Rosenfield
Jack W. Neal
Wm. Y. Dielman
H C. Feldman
Mrs. Jot Gunter
Z. D. Bonner
Chas, Baumberger
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