West Virginia National Guard Mobilizes First Regiment at Once
The First regiment, West Virginia National Guard, and Companies A and K in this city receive immediate mobilization orders from Adjutant General John C. Bond. The regiment band is to depart for a mobilization camp as locals rush to inform members. Military activity peaks 2 to 4 pm, with plans for a possible parade later canceled by new orders.
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West Virginia National Guard
John C. Bond
Bond
Company K
Glenn F. Williams
Fairmont
Harvey Gregory
War Likely as Pressures Mount Over Prisoner Release
Reports from Washington indicate the United States may take action if Mexican forces do not free U S prisoners captured near Carrizal within forty hours. President Wilson faces a Thursday deadline as Carranza government replies. U S mobilization of border units accelerates amid diplomatic strain and ongoing talks.
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Washington
Curriaal
United States
Wilson
Carranza
War Department
Polows Fathers Example and War Readiness Report
Dr W P Gott seeks admission to hospital medical staff as he pledges service to nation amid Civil War era mobilizations. Major army roommates from medical college in Philadelphia. border troops and equipment ramping up. Government seeks to expedite aid to Mexicans and refugees while central offices battle red tape. page note references ongoing war preparations and limited casualty figures.
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Tin
Nas
W. P. Gott
Gom
KEM
Golf
Paladelphia
Lamyalog
Aly
Funnton
Stae
Rexmanta
Washington
Mexico
Dankin
Navy Department
Ten Thousand Club Promises Free Car Incentive
A 10,000 Club drive by Telegram offers a chance to own a new big six cylinder car free, no cost, if members join and work. The campaign runs through July 29 with prizes including cars, planes, diamonds, and speaking machines, plus large vote certificates for top sellers.
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Telegram
Cloyne
West Virginia
Second Regiment Mobilizes for Federal Service
Charleston June reports that Adjutant General orders the Second Regiment to mobilization at Kana wha Chly for examination before ending federal service. Within 24 hours the regiment will enter United States service. The Aero Club of America requests officers and men to enter aeronautic service, with Lieutenant Clarence Vannort among those recommended. Civilians may train for army service.
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Peden
Charleston
Mont
Kanawha Chly
United Statos
Aero Club of America
Clarence Vannort
Clarksburg
The
Aero Club
Embargo Affects Mexican Army Forage Shortage
Reports reaching General Passion's headquarters indicate the U S embargo on exports to Mexico has disrupted supply lines. The Mexican force recently withdrew from Nuevo Laredo because they could not obtain forage for their homes across the border.
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San Antonio
Mexico
United Stat
General Passion
Thearon
Nuevo Laredo
French Recapture Trench Section at Thiaumont Verduin
Paris reports another trench recapture at Thiaumont in the Verdun sector. An official statement notes Allied air activity with several Allied airplanes engaged near the village.
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Paris
Thiaumount
Verdun Peeter
Training Ready at Mt Gretna Pa First Pennsylvania Guard Mobilizes
At Mt Gretna Pa June 27 thirteen drills on the railroad readying to move to the border for the first brigade and auxiliary organizations. Five days rations and 200 rounds per man assigned for 3200 men. Movement toward Mexico expected to begin soon after midnight. Surgeons worked through the night to treat typhoid fever and convalescents. Death investigation continues into Private OConnor of the eighteenth. Negro and white mixed units to be discharged per War Department orders.
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MT. Gretna
Pennsylvania
A Nations
Mexico
Tronpa
Second Brigade
Second Ergade
O'Connor
Harrisburg
War Department
City Guard parade on main streets tonight
A faulty OCR note describes a 3 o'clock gathering of Company A from the First Regiment West National Guard. The crowd is to parade Vie sity streets under Captain Glenn Y. Williams, with mention of a coordination by Fa Regiment tana and ongoing shares of q eon ea.
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Thas
Wheatane K
West National Guard
Hewden
Tana
Vie Sity
Glenn.y. Willansa
Lf Ua
Heart Disease Claims J C McNaughton in Ravenna
J C McNaughton died after a heart ailment contracted in Ravenna Ohio. He had been employed as an oil clerk at the Renner store in Bien Allen for about three months before a fatal attack occurred in the city. Surviving relatives include his wife Mrs G J Paterson, his parents Jane J McNaughton and Mrs Alvin Cribbe, and siblings Mrs D M McNaughton and Mrs G D Peterson.
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J C. McNaughton
Wingae
Haart Dineano
Horn
Kavonny
McNaughton
Renmem
Vir Bei le Allen
Boddridee
Bik Whaser
G. J. Paterson
Howe
Yaan
Mra
D. M. McNaughton
Ravenna
Jane
J. McNaughton
G. D. Peterson
G. D. Peterson, of This Citys and Mrs
Alvin Cribbe
Wellayitie, Sinters
Debates in Chamber of Deputies Hit U S Germany War Promises
The Brazilian chamber of deputies heatedly debated the crisis with the United States and Mexico. An opposition deputy attacked U S policy over Germany and submarine warfare, criticizing Lansing notes and Washington’s stance. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Joseph Creti.
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United States
Congress
DE Janeiro
Enn
Wisied Brasil Tel
Muxico
Mexico
Lansing
United Later
Germany
Jomeph
Samuel Ousl
Tupshia Minos
War Outlook Heals Breach War Outlook Heals Breach
Frank J Welch announces local militarys will present each with a flag during a Spanish American War preview on April 28 1898. Major M G Maines recounts the ceremony with Minnon Army members and Mrs Maann and Mrs Hil Wille offering Cuban colors while Com Sargent Frank Rhuttleworth delivers a brief address.
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Frank J. Welch
Fourth Street
Front
Company K
Perview
Minnon Army
Alertrude Brown
Mra
Between Carranza and Villa factions and Villa pledges support
The report notes Villa distances from Juarez and reaffirms his pledge of backing the Villa faction amid Mexican political shifts. It describes movements around Juarez and El Paso, with authorities and wealthy Mexicans reacting to the evolving power balance.
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Carranza
Villa
PASO
Wit Garrivon
Jaures Inez
Hmndia
Mit
Sata 10
United States
Juarez
el Paso
Ali Corte
Nis
Rio Florida
Chihiahua
Death sentence for youth in North Carolina case
Partial transcription shows a sixteen year old black youth found guilty in a North Carolina court and sentenced to electrocution on July 21. The taking of testimony and jury deliberation lasted twenty three minutes with only a few officers on guard while crowds at the courthouse remained orderly.
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Snow Wikis
N.C
Wil
Mam Mack
Wan
Alx Yonr-Alil
Itlite
Bustering expedition broken up near Nogales by troops
An armed group attempting to cross the border into Nogales to seize a car under Mexican authorization was dispersed last night by military forces. Eighteen men, many with revolvers or pistols, were seen quietly leaving town as infantry blocked the road.
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Nogales
Tno
Barxbe
Progressives Rally Behind Hughes as 15 Respond
Letter replies from West Virginia Progressives favor Charles Evans Hughes, Republican nominee, with notable names like J. Francis Shaskilln of Hinton and George A. Langulit supporting the stance. W. E. Gisscock of Morgantown also urged backing Hughes, reflecting ongoing intra party alignment in 1916 era.
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Axate
Teleeraza
Charles ©. Hughes
Notminee
Provident
Hughes
Lore Ware
Todas
J. Francie Shaskiln
Hinton
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