State of War Now Exists with Mexico Carrizal clash sparks border mobilization orders
Washington reports Pershing's account of the Carrizal engagement in which Mexican forces surrounded Boyd's troop and fired as Gómez negotiated. Baker orders immediate militia mobilization to the Mexican border, with Funston directing troop movements and state guards to concentrate for rapid deployment. Continued censorship and border tensions follow as both nations exchange accounts.
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War Department
National
Democratic optimism on Wilson as Hughes faces opposition
Raleigh readers report a strong Democratic tilt after the National Convention renomination of Wilson and Marshall. Supporters praise Wilson’s patriotism and statecraft, contrast him with Hughes, and note Glynn's convention speech satisfies many mothers and fathers. A hospital inquiry continues while election matters and state appointments loom, with local primary disputes over Wake County House seats and broader calls for reform.
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N. C
Wilson
Marshall
Hughes
Roosevelt
White House
Old World
America
Fairbanks
Gvernor Glynn
New York
Glynn
James
Chicago
Americans in Carrizal Battle Deaths Reported
June 2 report from Carrizal states Captain Charles T. Boyd and Lieutenant Henry R. Adair were killed. Spillsbury, a scout, testified to General Trevino that 76 black troopers of the 10th Cavalry confronted Mexican forces. Captain Moore was wounded but escaped. Trevino warned no movement toward the border and indicated diplomatic matters were out of his reach.
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N. M
Carrizal
Cav
Alry
Charles T. Boyd
10Th Cavalry
Carrizzal
Sis
Colonia Dublan
Chihuahus
Ameri ‘10Th Cavalry
Lem H. Spillsbury
Pershing
Spillsbury
Charles
T. Boyd
Henry R. Adair
Moore
Jacinto Trevino
Felix General Trevino
Trevino
Loth
Boyd
Adair
Mexican Evacuation of Border Points Increases
Juarez was evacuated by Carranza troops with commandancia deserted and the wireless station dismantled. Civilian families moved south with goods as troops and supply trains pulled out toward the south. Trains halted near the border awaited orders while Garrisons concentrated a few miles south awaiting further developments.
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el Paso
Tex
Juarez
Carranza
Francisco Gonzales
Interior
Trevino
Chihuahua City
Jaleo
Pershing Has Not Received Carrizal Fight Report
San Antonio dated June 22 reports General Pershing told General Funston he had not yet received a report on the Carrizal clash. He said two squadrons of the 11th Cavalry were sent to contact the engaged Tenth Infantry unit, and Funston stressed no new orders would be issued until Pershing’s report is received.
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J. ©. Johnson
Dall
Tex
Star
Jurac
W. Cannell
Los Angeles
Nogales
Local boys join Tarboro militia report training camp day
Three Tarboro youths James W. Fleming Julian Carr Bunch and Wm. Bradley visited town yesterday to report the Tarboro company will depart Tuesday for Camp Green for training. A recruiting officer was present but no further local demonstration of patriotism occurred.
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James W. Fleming
Julian Carr Bunch
Wm. Bradley
Tarboro
State Militia
Camp Green
Oak City Items Highlight Local Social Movements
Mrs. Aaron Haskett and daughter visit from Port Norfolk with relatives in Oak City. Dr. Edward Long and family return from Tarboro area. Mrs. T W Davenport travels to Norfolk for hospital treatment with husband T W Davenport. Master Tommie Johnson visits Hassell relatives. Mrs M T Haskett also heads to Port Norfolk. Pauline Davenport convalesces after illness. Mary and Margaret Hines return from near Scotland Neck as Tattie Mae Downing visits.
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Brantley Tew
Lillian
Port Norfolk
Edward Long
Tarboro
T. W. Davenport
Norfolk
Sarah Leigh Hospital
T. W. Dawport
Tommie Johnson
Hassell
M. T. Haskett
Pauline Davenport
Mary
Margaret Hines
Scotland
Tattie Mae Downing
Hines
Doctor and patient mix mistaken ailment in comic snippet
A young man mocks costly medical care claiming only a mild digestion issue after a pretend pain. A wealthy dinner host ignores a chatty lady who tries to discuss Beethoven, provoking terse replies.
Planters and Commercial Bank Directors Hold Annual Meeting
Stockholders gathered Tuesday in the directors room as the Planters and Commercial bank declared the usual 8 percent dividend. The bank has paid thousands in dividends since its organization and praised the institution’s strong showing.
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Planters & Commercial Bank
Scotland Neck Board of Trade Hears on Public Improvements
Mr Norfleet 8S Smith secretary of the Scotland Neck Board of Trade informs the Commonwealth a Gilbert C White representative from Charlotte visited the town to meet the committee on proposed public improvements and surveying work. White plans to come himself soon and bids will be sought from reputable contractors before contracts are let. A town survey was done months ago and new estimates will be submitted after rising material costs.
Arabs Revolt Against Turkish Rule in Mecca and Jiddah
London reports a serious uprising in Arabia with Mecca captured and Jiddah and Taif seized. Rebels proclaim Arab independence from Ottoman rule. Medina besieged as Grand Sheriff controls Mecca’s authority and cuts routes to Hejaz.
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Arabia
Mecca
London Newsoupes
Turkey
Germany
Reuter
Cairo
Jiddah
Taif
Holy City
Ile
Meera Jiddah
Medina
Mreen
Mohammed
Heejas
Kill Kare Klub Heats High Scorer At Clarksville Gathering
Tuesday evening the Kill Kare Klub met at H H Hyman's North Main Street home in Clarksville. Mrs H H Hyman won the highest score in progressive games and, with Miss Rebe Shields, served a sweet course. Attendees included Bertha Albertson Nannie Lamb Rebe Shields Flexsie Smith Lucile Leggetts Laura Clark Jennie Dunn J Hinton Dunn and William Alexander J Hinton Dunn P E Shields Clayborne Smith Chasith and Frank Smith.
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H. H.hyman
Kill Kare Klub
Clarksville
North Main Street
HW. H. Hyman
Flexsie Smith
Lucile Leggetts
Laura Clark
Jennie Dunn
J. Hinton Dunn
William Alexander J. Hinton Dunn
P. E. Shields
Clayborne Smith
Chasith
Frank Smith
Proctor Goes For Wife After Treatment in Rocky Mount
Mr FE J Proctor left after noon for Rocky Mount to bring back Mrs Proctor who has been undergoing treatment at a hospital there. Misses Hilda Taylor and Sophia Winder of Virginia visit Mrs O J Moore. Mr N A Riddick spent a few days in Charlotte last week.
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Craig
Central Hospital
Insan
Raleigh
FE. J. Proctor
Rocky Mount
Mrs. Proctor
Hilda Taylor
Sophia Winder
Virginia
O. J. Moore
Mr. N. A. Riddick
Charlotte
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