Seder to Release American Soldiers Held Prisoner Confirmed
In El Paso on February 28, Mexican authorities confirmed orders from General Carranza to release American troopers captured near Chihuahua and held at Carranza. The prisoners arrived by special train and were turned over to U.S. authorities amid cautious optimism about improving U.S.-Mexico relations and continued discussions with Mexican leaders.
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Carrial
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Army engineers push border defense train to front
June 29 Gretna Pa The Newt battalion of engineers trained for the border moves back to the front to secure equipment and prepare for deployment. Arrangements were made for Whi icyoesute or Lie Firat Watton signal corps but trains likely won t pass through Pittsburgh. Two field ambulances also planned to depart tonight while the Second brigade remains in surgeon hands.
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MT. Gretna
Seurs
Snott
Twoth Infantry
Lowry Hurrey
Epidemic Fears Spur City Health Drive and Quarantines
Health officials report an outbreak of infantile paralysis spreading in New York City with 12 deaths in Manhattan and 20 in Brooklyn. The department organizes a special task force and to placard homes and quarantine affected areas. Additional notices mention scarlet fever controls and broad public health actions as officials seek to curb transmission. In military news, Russian troops report prisoner counts from Valhynia and Gallola per a war department statement.
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Cape
Tronklyn
Manhattan
Lunatic Adjudged Frank Jones Admitted to State Hospital
Frank Jones, described as an agitator in the city, is ordered to Weston State Hospital by the county lunacy commission. Deputy Sheriff George W. Conley escorts him. The article argues for strong border control and potential military action by President Wilson to protect American lives and property amid cross border raiding.
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Thie
Werton State Hospital
Sherif George W. Conley
Tim
Inia
Wilson
Mexico
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Motor Trucks Replace Teamsters on Mexican Border
Army logisticians report rapid expansion of motor truck transport along the border. Special convoys carrying eighty trucks were sent from the factory to Paso and Columbe New Mexico to support overland supply for troops. Roads are being upgraded and new routes opened from Marathon to Toquillas to speed motorized movement.
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Houston
Texan
United States Army
Gunersi Treawrich Puinton
Lue
Tor ‘Wileur
Mexico
Ville
Paso
Columbe
Anny 1
Ilodrande
Proturmanic
Ariy
Hhaulura
San Antonio
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Army Fnginoore
Gnrke
Medway
Marathon
Toquillas
Wolme
Army
Netz
Werview
Congres
Telegram 19000 Club Contest Offers Cash Prizes
Voters are urged to join the Telegram 19000 Club with prizes and cash awards totaling over 24380 distributed to instigators and top supporters. Members gain votes, rewards, and social leverage while earning a substantial salary-like benefit as campaigns unfold.
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Star
Canranenr
Germans Repulsed Near Verdun After Heavy Bombardment
German forces attacked French positions northwest of Thiaumont in the Verdun sector after a daylong bombardment. French machine guns and curtain fire inflicted heavy losses on the attackers, according to a war office statement issued Thursday.
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Thiaumont
Verdun
Paris
Roger Casement Found Guilty Amid Global Unrest
Reports from Washington Nogales and London detail Sir Roger Casement's conviction for treason after a trial that followed anti American demonstrations and border turmoil. The verdict comes as Western Front fighting intensifies with large scale violence and repulsed Allied offensives cited by the War Office.
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London
Jonsr
Ned
Tome Tan
Trinh
Roger
Alexander Suleiran
Honday
Jone
de Forine
Masioe
Dalley
Court Martial Orders Militia Recalled at Camp Framingham
Adjutant General Cele announced a War Department communication confirming that militiamen who refused the Federal oath face court martial. About 500 oath resisters were noted and General Cole said those who have returned home must report again to Camp Framingham for muster.
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Boston
Janeral Cele
War Department
Mi Uta
Cole
Camp Framingham
Assen Calls U S To Return War Material To Chetniks
Assen, a leader of the defacto government in Chetnik areas, urged the United States to return war material captured from Vilin followers during fighting. He described a rapid and graceful gesture by U S authorities.
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Chintahua City
Jim
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aMcinis
Defacto
Hare
United States
Americ
Vilin
Cavalry Horses Receive Attention Amid Heat
Field headquarters report cavalry horses at Colonia Dublan receiving attention as high priced race stock, with care rites observed. Shelter provisions are noted during the heat of day.
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Colonta Dublan
Colisiahus
Ely
Washington Draft Promises Aid to National Guard Recruits
Washington reports promise of support for those who hire Ortiz, husbands, or sweethearts drafted into the colors. The notice indicates a government stance on National Guard service and related employment protections.
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Washington
Ortiz
National Guard
Endeavorers Palinist Election At West Virginia Rodeo Society
The West Virginia Christian Rodeo Society elected officers for the coming year. President Guy McKan of Bethany, Vice President Paul Ries of Bethany, Secretary Lane Rattencutter of Clarkstown, and Treasurer Hose EL of Martineleere were named.
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Martinsburg
West Virginia
Eneaion
Thuiradi
Guy Il, MeKan
3Éars
Paul Rleves
Bethany
Lane Rattencutter
Clarkstugr
Hoae EL
Martineleere
Cece
SECOND Regiment to Move Toward Border From Kanawha City
American military units in West Virginia prepared to depart for the border with Kanawha City the focus of mobilization. By afternoon, the 3d Battalion of the regiment was ordered to assemble and begin a long journey, with a single battalion likely to proceed tomorrow. A medical unit completed duties today and a morning ceremony saw a stand of colors presented by the Woman's Relief Corps of Huntington as Governor Hartnett and General Caldwell spoke.
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Nong
Sil Neilipanies
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Kanawha City
Ordre
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Vinden Ptood
Federal Rovertment
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Hunstiger
Secoth Infantry
Woman's Rolint Corps
Huntington
Mra
Hadio Chaytman
J. J. Caldwell
Hartnett
Fairmont Troops Mobilize for Camp Kanawha in West Virginia
Fairmont units from Company 1 under Captain Farnhadon and Company H under Captain Thrall joined mobilization Tuesday. The troops entrained at 2 p.m. to Camp Kanawha with detachment from Canntown arriving at noon. Local company Le Littleton accompanied the group to the camp.
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Juine
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Nore
Tlamore
Ohio
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Kanawha
Tnder
B. Farnhadon
Francia Thrall
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Parents Consent Waiver For Army Enlistment Orders
Sergeant Almandar W Johnson in charge of the total recruiting station received Washington orders allowing all men aged 18 to 21 to enlist in the regular army without parental consent. The decree also permits underage applicants who pass a physical exam to enlist with parental consent waivers.
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United States Army
Adjutant General's Office
Washington, D. C
Regular Army
United Later Army
Army
Army mobilization continues amid uncertain border situation
Open Area San Antonio reports generals at General Punuton's headquarters on Thursday maintained the army’s sharpening readiness for potential offensive action. The surrender of a negro troop to American authorities after the Mint at Car Plant did not ease military tensions. Authorities say prisoner releases have not reduced the risk of clashes with Garranza forces along the border.
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Vera
Punuton
Carranea
Garranza
Wilson Plans Philadelphia Address After Washington Visit
President Wilson arranged to travel from Washington to Philadelphia to deliver a speech at a New York banquet. He aims to address press matters and discuss the nation’s situation during ongoing talks and upcoming engagements in New York City.
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Wilson
Philadelphia
Claire
Iebya
New York
Bill Approver Reported in Washington Dated June
A garbled Washington update from June details an approval action and government review messages about a resignation and related personnel matters. The fragment mentions nations and a described process but lacks clear names or dates.
First Regiment West Virginia National Guard heads to Camp Kanawha
Local companies from Martinsburg, Clarksburg, Fairmont, Buckhannon and Morgantown join a special train to Camp Kanawha. The unit, under Lt Col I J Onborn, departs Charleston to prepare for federal service on the Mexican border, with facilities including hospital corps and baggage cars aboard tied to the Coal and Coke line.
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