Wilson firm on Mexican troop stance and mobilization
President Wilson ordered the note rejecting Carranza’s demand to recall U S troops to Mexico sent promptly. The move affirms friendly aims toward the de facto Mexican government and rebukes Carranza for charges of bad faith. A national guard surge to 100000 or more is under way as governors mobilize troops and naval vessels head toward Mexican waters.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Carranza
Mexico
United States
United States Moves Toward Possible Intervention in Mexico
Washington reports that U S officials view border action as likely to restore order and protect lives and property. Mobilization of National Guards and industries signals preparation for possible intervention as Carranza's stance and raids heighten tensions.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Mexico
Carranza
Texas
Ricaut
Trevino
Pershing
War Department
Note Demands Apology for Petrolite Submarine Attack
A second note to Austria-Hungary from the State Department demands an apology and reparations after an Austrian submarine attack on the American tank steamer Petrolite. The note was prepared for immediate transmission to Vienna.
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Washington, D. C
Austria-Hungary
State Department
Vienna
Moonshine Case Trials Draw Crowds in Fort Smith
Prospects of sensational testimony on moonshine whiskey frauds drew spectators to the Federal District Court as eight men sentenced earlier were mentioned, with J H Surber of Atlanta and Newton C Spradling of Aurora and J W Grider of Sonora to be placed on trial for conspiracy. An Asheville man, T C McCoy, faced similar charges but resisted extradition.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Federal District Court
J. H. Surber
Atlanta
Newton C. Spradling
Aurora
J. W. Grider
Sonora
Surber
Internal Revenue
T. C. McCoy
Asheville
N. C
Aero Club Says It Will Aid Army With Planes and Aviators
The Aero Club of America announced it will aid the U S government in the Mexican crisis by supplying aeroplanes and aviators. President Alan R Hawley said about thirty National Guard officers will attend aviation schools at national funds expense and pass aviator tests. Albert Bond Lambert, head of the U S Aviation Reserve Corps, reported a $10000 fund to equip Missouri National Guard with an aeroplane and he planned to order the latest aircraft for the militia.
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New York
The
Aero Club of America
United States
Alan R. Hawley
Washington
National Guard
National Aeroplane Fund
Missouri Guard
ST. Louis
Albert Bond Lambert
United States Aviation Reserve Corps
National Guard of
Missouri
San Benito Citizens Not Allowed Arms Request
Secretary of War Baker said it is impossible for the War Department to grant San Benito citizens arms and ammunition for protection. The request was referred to General Funston, who had no authority. Militiamen may be mobilized at San Antonio if ordered to the Rio Grande.
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Washington, D. C
Wer Baker
War Department
San Benito
Baker
Garner
Sheppard
McLemore
General Funston
San Antonio
Weather for Tourists Across Major Cities
The Light forecasts show St Louis at 64 with a northwest breeze and clear Tuesday. Chicago at 60 and 8 mile wind from the northwest should stay clear. Milwaukee at 64 with a 10 mile northwest wind also clears. Kansas City at 58 with rain and a 10 mile east wind. New York at 72 with a cloudy east wind and likely clouds. Washington at 72 with a southwest wind and clear likely through the day.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Kansas City
New York
Washington
Governor Ferguson Appeals to Texas Mexicans for Loyalty
Governor James E Ferguson issues a plea to Texas Mexicans urging loyalty to state and nation. He promises protection and rewards for information on bandit leaders and urges reporting of individuals aiming to incite violence or attack property. He calls on Mexican press and leaders to warn their communities and invites direct contact via Austin.
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Austin
Tex
Ferguson
Texas
Funston
Mexico
James E. Ferguson
John G. M’kay
Consul Beltran Drafts Proclamation for Mexicans in Border States
Teodulo R. Beltran Mexican consul general of San Antonio is preparing a manifesto urging all Mexicans in Texas New Mexico and Arizona to remain calm and refrain from acts that could be seen as overt. General Frederick Funston assures protection by American troops. The proclamation was begun after a Monday conference and should be ready for circulation Tuesday across Beltran jurisdiction.
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Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Frederick Funston
Teodulo R. Beltran
San Antonio
Sailors Clash at Mazatlan Reported by Mexico City
Embassy communications describe a clash between a gunboat Annapolis crew and Carranza soldiers at Mazatlan yesterday. An armed boat returned after warning shots, a drunken fireman fired at Americans, and two Mexican soldiers plus one civilian were wounded. Two American officers were detained then released.
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Washington, D. C
Annapolis
Carranza
Mazatlan
Mexico
State Department
Washington
Winslow
Pacific
Mezzo
Mexico City
Foreign Office
Metro
Carranza Forces Strengthen Tampico Border Garrison
Sixteen pieces of field artillery and over fifty soldiers joined the Carranza garrison at Nuevo Laredo opposite Laredo Texas bringing total troops there to more than 800. Manuel Garcia Virgil, former editor of El Progreso, commands the artillery. Reliable reports place about 6000 Carranza troops between Nuevo Laredo and Lampazos, within thirty miles. Military censorship on U S troop movements was imposed for the first time.
Mexican victory reported on border skirmish
Caled Matamoros reports say a small Mexican detachment forced about 300 American troops to retreat into the United States during a rear guard action. Two Mexicans were wounded and taken to a Matamoros hospital. General Parker expressed confidence in General Ricaut’s plan to exterminate bandits as operations continued.
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Brownsville
Tex
Matamoros
United States
James Parker
Ricaut
Hughes in New York for Republican committee talks
Charles E. Hughes arrived in New York from Washington to confer with the Republican national committee sub committee, chaired by W. Murray Crane, on reorganizing the committee and electing a new chairman. He declined to discuss the Mexican situation.
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New York
Charles E. Hughes
Washington
Republican National Committee
W. Murray Crane
Carranza Urges Mexicans Against Hostile Acts
General Carranza spoke to a crowd in Mexico City urging Mexicans to avoid hostile acts toward Americans. He said now is not the time for hasty action and he hopes to settle tensions with the United States peacefully. He warned he would lead if arms become necessary and noted recent steps like the withdrawal of American troops near Matamoros.
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Mexico City
Mex
Carranza
Mexico
United States
Peetienvy
Matamoras
Mazatlan
National Palace
Embassy official leaves note for Secretary Lansing
An official from the Mexican embassy phoned the State Department early today and left a message for Secretary Lansing. The content was not disclosed and sources said it may request a prompt reply to General Carranza’s note demanding U.S. troop withdrawal.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Lansing
Mexico City
Carranza
Mexico
Eliseo Arredondo
No New Texas Troops. Guard Reaching War Strength
Adjutant General Hutchings said no more steps were taken to organize additional troops under the president's call because Texas guard units have been ordered out. Recruiting parties are mobilizing the present force to war strength, totaling 6219. Nine new units, including four coast artillery batteries, two field artillery batteries, two engineering companies, and two ambulance companies, are in the process of organization.
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Austin
Tex
Hutchings
Guard of
Texas
Four Drownings in Storm Hit Joplin Floods
Four men drowned and 850000 damage occurred in Joplin Missouri after a heavy 5.75 inch rainfall. Water reached five feet on Main street. Three victims were miners from the Goralbund mine. William Langley died when floodwaters swept his home away.
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Joplin
Main Street
Goralbund
William Langley
Yucatan Declares War on United States
Progreso passengers aboard the Norwegian steamer Nils report the Mexican government in Yucatan has ordered Americans out and declared war with the United States. Americans and other foreigners are being taken aboard an American gunboat at Progreso as excitement spreads among residents.
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Galveston
Tex
Yucatan
Mexico
Progreso
Congress to Act on Militia Draft This Week
A resolution making the militia draft provision of the army bill effective at once was prepared by War Department officials and Chairman Hay. It would allow guardsmen who take the federal oath to be available for service anywhere immediately and may be presented to Congress today.
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Washington, D. C
Army Organization
War Department
Hay
House Military Committee
Congress
Orpet Murder Trial Opens With Marian Lambert Witnesses
Waukegan Illinois June 19 Cum ulative testimony about Marian Lambert not shedding tears at her birthday party before her death in Helmswoods last February was prepared for presentation as the trial of Will H Orpet the University of Wisconsin student charged with the girl s murder opened for what may be its last week Six members of the eighteen bunch the group including Marian will testify The court was to decide if P C Longland assistant gardener to E O Orpet the defendant s father may be called to testify regarding cyanide potassium stored in the Orpet greenhouse Cross examination could be blocked if Longland is called by the state and the matter was to be resolved by Judge Donnelly
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Waukegan
Marian Lambert
Helmswoods
Will H. Orpet
University of Wisconsin
Marian
P. C. Longland
E. O. Orpet
Donnelly
Cady
Longland
Orpet
Burglar Shot Kills Davis on Houston Porch
G L Davis a traveling salesman was shot and killed on his sleeping porch after he phoned police about a burglar at a neighboring home. Police investigate whether the burglar or a responding officer fired the fatal shot. Davis had ties to Shreveport. Also noted is the National Editorial Association meeting in New York with executives and editors attending.
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Houston
Tex
G. L. Davis
Mr. Davis
Shreveport
National Editorial Association
New York
Melville E. Stone
Associated Press
Will H. Mayes
Texas School of Journalism
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