Funston Urges Rapid Mobilization of Guardsmen
General Funston asked the War Department to mobilize enough national guardsmen to defend the merican border from Brownsville to the Pacific Ocean. He did not publish exact stations but said a considerable force would be mobilized at San Antonio and elsewhere. Funston noted the plan aims at defense, with future additions if invasion becomes likely, and indicated troops from New York, Pennsylvania, and other states could join. The War Department was also instructed to purchase thousands of horses and mules for cavalry and support units.
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San Antonio
Funston
War Department
Merivan
Brownaville
Pacific Ocean
Ral Funston
Servier Hena
New York
Knolé
Pennsylvania
Waite
United States
Mexico City
Carranza
Chihuahua
Chiua [Hua Grey
Juarex
Villa Allumada
Chi- Chuahue
EL Paso
Aleo
Ma‘dara
Pershing
Felde
el Valls
Funston's Request for Troop Movements Reported
June 20 war department received General Punaton's request for Fourdemen, triggering telegrams requesting information on when factions could move. Orders directing trainment of units ready for service were issued before nightfall.
Armored Cruiser Sails for Mexican Ports
With Admiral Wit Jow aboard, the armored cruiser San Diego, flagship of the Pacific Fleet, left port today for Guaymas or Mazatlán, Mexico, in a move signaling Pacific operations.
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San Dig Caine
Wit Jow
Pactic
Mnet
San Diego
Guaytas
Mazatlan
Mexico
Special Train For Americans To Leave Mexico City
Special Agent Rodgers in Mexico City notified the state department of plans to run a special train carrying Americans and other foreigners from Magleo City to Vera Cruz. He will remain at his post amid anti foreign demonstrations, parades, and growing unrest in the capital.
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Rodgers
Mexico City
State Department
Americana
Magleo City
Vera Cruz
Rodgers Monnage
Recruitment and mobilization pace amid war strength drive
Philadelphia dispatch reports rapid recruiting across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware as National Guard units near minimum war strength. Brigades ordered to camp with home-station drills while awaiting mobilization, amid expected Mexican conflict influence and high one day enlistment. Generals note food shortages driving Mexican refugees toward U.S. lines. stories warn of underage recruitment and large Carranza troop presence in Chihuahua.
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Sawociayen Enges
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
National Guard
Mt. Orgs
Hrumbaugh
Finlin
Frat Heutenants
Mexico
Pennsylvania Avro Club
Ave Aviatore
Americans expelled and guarded in Mexican mining towns
News from Douglas Arizona reports a large group of Americans including women and children arriving from Navosmil Mexico after Governor De La Huerta urged citizens to arm. In Pilares miners detained Americans for 24 hours under guard. similar actions occurred in Nacozari though the group faced no mass molestation there. By Monday orders from General Dulles and Cont. Frederick Simpich required foreigners to leave Mexico.
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de la Huerta
Nacorart
Pilares
Nacozari
Dulles
Cont
Frederick Simpich
Mexica
Widow killed by son at New Martinsville farm
June 20 report from MCHOPRS says Mrs Boaber a widow living on a farm near New Martinsville was killed Tuesday by her son James who had just been released from the meplas at Yeeton. The boy planned the attack and threatened to kill her before escaping the event war. Sheriff Btone arrested him after finding the crime scene in the barn.
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New Martinsvilla
First Regiment Eager to Go for Mexican Border Duty
The West Virginia National Guard Second Infantry mobilizes at Charleston with First Regiment eager for action. Adjutant General Bond confirms shift from Terre Haute, aided by Governor Hatfield and Senator W. H. Coit. Many soldiers have prior service in strikes and Spanish American War units.
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Charleston
Lone 20
Kanawhe City
Kres Millet
Charleeton
West Virginia National Guard
John C. Bond
Terre Alta
Hatfield
United States
Beneter W. If. Coit
War Department
Charlees Morrison
Parkersburg
Iears
Tals
Eresti
Spaniah
Stalas Army Elitoeen Atate
Sol
Troops Entrain to Armament Drill in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on June 20 officers of the Second Brigade filled commands for war strength as Harrsiburg ordered First Mold artillery to train at Mt Groton Friday morning. Recruits were arriving at the armorium and the artillery reported most companies would reach war strength by Saturday.
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Amemanatin Resee
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Recount narrows governor race in county count
The county recount of the Republican primary results reduced Ira B Robinsons majority by two to 252. A A Lilly and Ira Robinson each gained votes while Robinsons margin over Lilly shortened from 254 to 252. Final tallies show Robinson 2642 Lilly 2290.
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Robinson
Ira. B. Robinson
A. A. Lilly
Robaxon
Lilly
Hobinson
Rob Theon
Fatally Injured At Fairmont Oil Well Accident
A tool dresser named William Clayton, aged, was fatally injured when a rope attached to an oil well casing failed. He was thrown from an upturned stool, the leg penetrated his abdomen, and he died from probable injuries at the scene near Priceband Mill.
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Fairmont
Tune
William ¥. Clayton
Priteband Mille
Germans Repulsed Near Hill 233 in French Fire
Paris reports three German attacks on a French position northwest of Hill 233 were repulsed by French machine gun fire. The night action left the French line holding with German forces withdrawing to their start lines.
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Paris
Machine Gunn
Tanlac Ad Banned After Prohibition Inquiry
A Telegram ad for Tanlac, touted as a war virtue latent medicine, faced scrutiny amid a state prohibition inquiry. A letter from Dr Jepson and a health department note cited Tanlac containing sixteen and two thirds percent alcohol with a laxative, suggesting it could be an alcoholic beverage. The advertising contract in the Telegram has been canceled.
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Telegram
Wader
Tolngram
Pred
Hive
Prohibition
Jopson
Atte Department of Health
Lofty Bue
Camtatanion
Ler Dive
West Virginia
Tan‘Jae
Champion pianist Chauncey Holt returns to entertain at Atlantic City
The Telegram notes Chauncey Holt former Western Union messenger now in Atlantic City has two original piano pieces titled Old Crease Dayn and When In Moonlight on the Hoard Walk. Composed with J William and published by Halt and William Mule- Uaking Company of 28 South Delaware avenue. Holt recalls pushing specials for the Telegram’s Western Union office and hopes to entertain old Clarkaburg friends visiting the resort this summer.
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Imusic
Chauncey Holt
Western Union Telegraph
Bare
Avantic City
Las
New Jersey
Mr. Holt
J. Willimn
Halt and William Mule- Uaking Company
Delaware Avenue
Atlantic City
Telegram
Nina
Holt
Clarkaburg
Funeral for Benjamin Musrell Bred held in Grafton
Bradford and Mra F A Lee and M M Bradford of this city attended the funeral at St Paul s Methodist Episcopal church in Grafton where services were conducted at 2 20 this afternoon. Str Bradford collapsed Sunday while walking in the business section. He was 67 and had suffered rheumatism and neosine. His wife survives and there are no children. The deceased was a nephew of C B Bradford and a cousin of FR Bee and Mr M Bradford.
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Bradford
Str
Mra
F. A. Lee
M.M. Bradford
Mim Efe Trown
Frideeport
Benjamin Musrell
St. Paul'e Methodial Episcopal Church
Grafton
Thradford
Buainowm
Cty
Iof
C.B. Bradford
FR. Bee
Mr. M. Bradford
Mine Bee Lee
Parcel port social set by Women’s Missionary Society
Under the auspices of the Women’s Missionary Society a parcel port social will be held tonight at the home of Mr. Marie Littleton 225 South Second Street. All are invited to attend. George H. Atcore qualified before the county court Tuesday as a notary public.
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Women's Mite Minsionary Society
Marie Littleton
South Second Street
George H. Atcore
Nurses at Hospital Corps Gather for May Event
fragmented OCR note describes nurses and hospital staff gathering for an event in May with mentions of corps and unions. resulting summary focuses on the gathering and date context without sensational detail.
Flatly Rejected Are Demands of Carranza June 6 1916 Vote
War or peace tensions with Mexico rise as President Wilson maintains firm stance and warns Carranza against disobeying the de facto government. US notes rebuke Carranza for delays and threats to American troops and property. Diplomatic exchange emphasizes readiness to defend national rights and avoid broader conflict while awaiting Mexican response.
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Rennet Warhington
Wilson
Refi
Moxfro
Royoris
Cenéral Carrane
Curran
Pointeilly
Carranza
Bordar Valdy
Window Glass Workers Fight for Recognition in Industry
The United Brotherhood of Wis dow Glass Workers submits a statement by Charlee F. McGuire and Willian F Miller about West Virginia and Pennsylvania districts. It details layoffs, union rights, wage pressures, and a request for public neutrality until both sides are heard in the glass window industry dispute.
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United Brotherhood of Wisdow Glass Workers
Charlee F. McGuire
Willian F Miller
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Bax
Max Loriale
Hays
Lely
Montly
Blowsie
Atemanta
Booster Week Promises Hard Work for Campaign Push
Telegram notes booster campaign aims to recruit new members daily with promises of future rewards. The offer declines monetary gain, focusing on securing votes through sustained effort. Early entrants show growth. organizers urge late nominators to join now for a chance at recognition.
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Val
Lonpa and Bounds
Ian
Norwood Girl Mary Dalton Committed to Industrial Home
Mary K. Dalton, 18, daughter of Mrs. Dore Dalton of Norwood addition, was committed to the West Virginia Girl Industrial Home by Magistrate Jackson V. Carter after a hearing in court Tuesday afternoon. Brought before the magistrate by her mother on incorrigibility charges, Mrs Dalton requested an immediate hearing.
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Mary K. Dalton
Dore Dalton
Nore Wood Addition
West Virginia
Girte
Jackson V. Carter
Gin Court
Dalton Pir WM
Carter
Mra Dalton
Bank To Remove Gold From Mexican Border Reserve
Washington June 30 Comptroller Williams announced that he authorized a major national bank on the Mexican border to transfer its gold reserve to an inland city due to fears of a Mexican attack. He declined to name the city or the bank involved.
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Washington
Willams
State Militia Mobilizing Across Charleston Area
Charleston dispatch reports West Virginia National Guard units taking over Kanawha County camp sites as 300 officers and men assemble for mobilization. Huntington companies expected to form camp tonight while other units secure armories and prepare for full wartime strength in coming days amid ongoing recruitment.
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Charleston
National Guard Resolution Fails in Congress
June 2 report indicates lawmakers debated a resolution to provide for a national guard eligible for service. Fear of a nighttime peep at the border and Mexican government reaction influenced the decision. Regulars remain available as a backup while further action is postponed.
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Waliington
Inedera
Congress
Wasdad
Masican Eayernoval
Esiareener Meruen
Rome
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Adjutant General's Office
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Dr. Jepson
Clarksburg
Pineal
Benjamin R. Bradford
Gratton
Paxcel Post Social
Egaty & Hospital Corps
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Ropd
Lansing
America
Géeia Chrranan
Demlannto
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Americas
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Calhoun
Hass
Harrison
Lewis
Webster
Potala
Anea
Brotherhood
Te Democrati
Ener
Democratic
Lala
Woodrow Wilson
Vance McChinlek
Par Thunal Dhelisen
Wasterington
Aed
Sroala
Treat
Phire Botere
Norwood
Girin Industrial Home
Charelston Companies
Kanawha City
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