Fresh Troops Arriving as Russians Press on Bukovina Front
Petrograd reports Russian forces have captured Kuty in Garc ia near the Bukowina border and advanced toward the Carpathians. Moscow notes Russians overrunning Bukovina, seizing two railways from Romania, while Germans and Austrians reinforce fronts in Champagne and Verdun to mask redeployments to the Russian front.
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Germans Fight Desperately Near Verdun Amid Heavy Fighting
Germans and French clash along the Meuse with intense bombardment and counterattacks. French reclaim ground northeast of Verdun near No 320 and 321 as German forces attempt a push east of the Meuse. German troops reportedly suffer large-scale engagement with several divisions involved and fortresses Thinnmont and Mears reported taken by the French. Meanwhile Russians are reported repulsed south of Tileuk and north of Vidzy.
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Sayville
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American Flier Killed in France Verdun Action
Corporal Victor Chapman of New York, a Franco American airman, was killed at Verdun after downing three German planes. The report notes notable air combat and casualties among the allied air service.
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Mercury Sinks in Black Sea Mine Disaster Near Srigorievka
Petrograd reports four hundred lives lost when the Russian passenger steamer Mercury struck a mine off Srigorievka in the Black Sea. About 566 aboard, many perished as the ship sank bow first within five minutes. Rescue ships from Odessa saved survivors clinging to life belts.
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Mediation Talks Fade as U S Mexico Tensions Persist
Washington reports no immediate mediation move from South American republics while Ecuador and El Salvador discuss talks. Ambassador Naon informs Argentina, and Pope Benedict appeals to Wilson and Catrwan to avert war as Latin nations urge united action.
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Ulsterites Agree to Settle Issues
A national convention of six Ulster counties met in Belfast to approve Lloyd George plan for excluding Ulster from home rule during the war. The vote 475 to 265 backed the plan, with Redmond and Devlin affirming a two thirds majority. Priests urged rejection while John Dillon warned against tears if rejected.
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Joseph Treviin
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John Dillon
Ireland
Catholics Ordered Arrested Report Reaches El Paso
A circulated message said to be from Juarez orders arrest of Catholics and other enemies of the constitutional government at the outbreak of hostilities with the United States. Mexican officials report rebel forces in several states and that General Trevino is negotiating with southern Chihuahua and northern Durango rebels.
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Juarez
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Edit Today
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Allies agree to defer munitions contracts to US needs
Washington June 24 Representatives of the entente allies signified to the United States government their willingness to subordinate their munitions contracts in this country to the needs of the United States in the ETHEL emergency.
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United States
Bell to Cross Border to Thwart Mexican Rail Advance
In a possible clash with Mexico General Bell of Fort Bliss plans a border crossing to sever the Mexican Central railway south of Villa Ahumadas. The move aims to blunt de facto forces led by General Francisco Serrano and General Jacinto Trevino by isolating El Ville on Colonia Distin.
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Bell
Fort Bliss
Texas
Mexican Central Railway
Villa Ahumads
Francisco Serrano
Jacinto Trevino
el Ville
Colonia
Lack of Aeroplanes Hampers Operations
From San Antonin June 24. The delay in news of the Carrizal fighting shows the American serial service weakness. General Pershing could have learned facts in hours with planes, but reports came in days. Aeroplanes taken into Mexico were used up by hoard service and sent to the scrap heap. New aeroplanes ordered by Congress sit at Columbus but lack propellers, expended in a day or two.
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Bartlett Hopes 10 Retain Golf Title
Ottumwa Iowa June 24 Arthur Bartlett state golf champion for two years heads to Des Moines with six Ottumwa supporters to defend his title at the state tournament opening Monday. He aims to capture a third straight crown and the permanent gulf cup while facing keen Des Moines challengers. Bartlett has prepared on Hyperion links and Des Moines course and shows improving form with scores from 76 to 80 in recent play.
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Aero Club Plans to Mobilize Aviators for Border Patrol
New York June 24 Aero Club of America announces mobilization of all available national guard and civilian aviators to establish a continuous aerial patrol along the Mexican border. Announcement follows a late-night conference with the executive committee and the government in Washington. Mexico City reports General Catranz preparing a reply to the last American note, to be published tomorrow.
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Passenger vessel Brussels captured by German destroyers
London June 24 The British steam ship Brussels with passengers on board has been taken by German destroyers and brought into Zeebrugge. It is stated there were no Americans on the Brussels.
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Zeebrugge
Omaha Farewell Trip for Nebraska Regiments
Omaha officials plan a June 25 excursion to Lincoln to join a farewell demonstration honoring the Nebraska regiments departing for the war zone. Mayor Dahlman coordinates with the Commercial Club for the sendoff event.
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Tender Good Offices. Ecuador and Salvador offer aid to Carranza
Washington reports that the Mexican ambassador designate Euiseo Atre- Jondo was notified that Ecuador and El Salvador have tendered their good offices to General Carranza to help avert war with the United States. The dispatch did not specify Carranza's intended reply.
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Carranza
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Mexico
Carratta
President Wilson weighs actions after Carrizal clash
Washington reports near breaking point in U S relations with Carranza as Carrizal fighting prompts talks at the White House. Secretaries Lansing and Baker confer with President Wilson as officials await Pershing’s final reports and possible rapid moves toward deployment of troops and guard units to the border.
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Carrizal
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D. C
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Mexico
Carranza
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Baker
White House
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Pershing
57 of 84 Negro Troops Engaged Reported Lost
General Pershing reported to General Funston that 57 of 84 troops were missing after the Carrezal engagement with Carranza's forces. Some were later described as dead or prisoners, with others rescued as horse holders. Accounts from survivors described machine gun and rifle fire and chaotic retreat.
Public perplexity as US officials dodge Carrizal queries
Secretary Baker and Secretary Lansing refused to discuss the Carrizal incident as reports indicate limited Mexican fighting information. Officials signaled ongoing efforts to evacuate Americans from Mexico, with promises of progress and few Americans remaining within a week.
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Douglas Spends Night in Fear of an Attack
In Douglas a night of fear arises from unconfirmed rumors of a border assault. US troops at the fort take precautionary measures while civilians await developments and reports on missing American travelers near the border.
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Peons Promise Resistance If U S Intervenes in Mexico
A June dispatch from El Paso reports mixed views on U S intervention in Mexico. General Angeles warns Mexican refugees may rally against Carranza if Washington acts to support the constitutionalists.
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San Francisco players win men’s doubles title in tough final
The San Francisco duo Delmonte Callene Clarence Grifaral and William Job defeated rivals in a grueling three set match to claim the nationals doubles championship. J. CL and Bowie Letrick of California reached the final but fell short in the decisive set.
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William Job
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Move Not Explained Forces Ready Near San Antonio
Chihuahua City reports American columns advancing toward San Antonio. General Jacinto Treviño orders attack if retreat not immediate, warning of retaliation similar to Carrizal. El Paso notes a column likely from Carnival survivors moving toward Ojo Caliente. another force may move east toward the Juarez railroad.
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Caliente
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Trevino
Carrizal
el Paso
Tex
Ojo Caliente
Ojo Calinte
Villa Ahumada
Namiquipa
Scanda
Pershing
Juarez
Chiluashau
Des Moines Derby Elimination Trials Qualify Drivers
June 24 Elimination trials for the annual automobile derby in Des Moines produced a list of qualifiers. Among those advancing were De Farma Rickenbacker Cowper Henderson Galvin Delene Lewis O Donnell and Chandler. The 150 mile first race is set for 1 30 P M followed by a 0 mile flee for all race.
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de Farma
Rickenbacker
Cowper
Henderson
Galvin
Delene
Lewis
O'Donnell
Chandler
Fair Weather Forecast Across Regions Next Week
The weather bureau forecast predicts generally fair skies and normal temperatures in the Upper Mississippi valley and plains states for the first three days of the week with local showers around Wednesday. The Rocky Mountain and plateau regions expect fair conditions with possible showers in the northern Rocky Mountain area and Idaho Pacific states, with moderate temperatures thereafter.
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Weather Bureau
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Mississippi Valley
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Orpet Murder Trial Continued In Waukegan
The defense in the Waukegan murder case of W. H. Orpet was overruled by Judge Donnelly, who denied a request to bench the jury and reveal the defendant. The June 24 ruling keeps the trial moving with the jury.
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Waukegan
W. H. Orpet
Marlon Lambert
Donnelly
Jit
Italian Advance Extended in BPdio Front Reported
A relay dispatch quotes the official war office saying the Italian advance in the BPdio sector is extended amid Austrian counter moves. The report notes a lull as fronts shift and strategic positions are redefined.
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Bpdio
Polite
Postia-Astivea
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War Office
Cigar shop proprietor dies at ball park
Cedar Rapids area reports that h Wy Thornburg, a cigar shop proprietor, collapsed and died yesterday afternoon at the ball park.
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