Militia to Border Moves Mark First Step Toward Intervention
Secretary Baker announced that the National Guard will be sent to the Mexican border where General Funston determines they are needed. President Wilson called out militia nationwide for border service, with Adjutants General instructed to mobilize troops at home stations and recruit as required.
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National Guard
Washington
Wilson
Funston
Tose
Pershine
Pershing
Namquipa
Rear Guard Attacked In Third Punitive Expedition
The third punitive expedition into Mexico crossed below Brownsville Saturday morning and has returned to Texas. As the rear guard crossed the Rio Grande they were fired upon by Mexican forces. Returning fire, American troops killed one Mexican, wounded two, and captured three horses. The dead Mexican wore a Carrera uniform and was said to be a lieutenant in the de facto government.
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Mexice
Texas
San Antonio
Tex
Mexico
Brownsville
Rio Grande
Mexican mining raid and troop movements reported
General Hell, at Hi Paso, informed General Funston that Mexican Consul Garcia, at Ot Pawo, had old ore stock on his ranch in Texas and was preparing to return to Mexico with his family. The Sin Jian Mining property near dikes was raided Saturday night, with twenty four arson and two men driven away. A note claimed the animals would be paid for after the war.
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Hi Paso
Funston
Garcia
Ot Pawo
Texas
Moxie
Dikes
Carranza to Wilson Threatens War Over Mexican Troops
El Paso dispatch reports confidential advice that Carranza warned President Wilson American troops would be treated as invaders if withdrawn from the border. He said war could be declared within nine days, risking a wider U.S. Mexican conflict and transfer of authority to the U S. Marines.
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Mexico
EE Paso
Tex
el Paso
Carranzi
Wilson
United States
Carranza forces in Casas Grandes region tense stand with Pershing
Civilians in San Diego and Casas Grandes district arm themselves as Carranza garrison commanders prepare for possible clashes with General Pershing’s troops. Pershing warns he will move his columns if flanks threaten, while heavy guards restrict movement. Nearby reports mention 1,800 Carranza troops advancing from eastern Sonora. In London, Sinn Fein confronts police in Dublin as 300 march with republican flags and seven arrests follow.
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Tenge
Colonia Digblan
Mexico
San Diego
Casas Grandes
Carrenca
Pershing
Cane
Carranaistas
Carranza
Sonora
London
Dublin
Westmoreland Street
Streetcar Murder Incident Reported in Columbus
An unknown man boarded a streetcar on a city avenue in Columbus on June 19 and attacked a rider, causing injuries and a disturbance as authorities investigate. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Norve
Stan
Von Moltke Dies at Memorial Service in Berlin
Berlin June 19 General Count Helmuth von Moltke died suddenly of heart trouble while attending a memorial service for General Von der Goltz. He was nephew of the late Field Marshal von Moltke and retired in 1815 due to ill health. Marietta Ohio June 19 two men from the city Willam Matters and Henry Perting were killed in a fall from an excursion train near Stanleyville while en route to Cleveland.
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Count Helmuth von Moltke
Chilew
Staf
von der Goltz
Count von Moltke
Marka von Moltke
Stvategiat
Marietta, O
Willam Matters
Henry Perting
Stanleyville
Cleveland
Hughes 10 Select Campaign Manager
New York June 19 The Republican nominee Charles Evans Hughes faced a busy day with conferences in Washington on forming his campaign and naming a national chair. The steering committee and Crane subcommittee met at Hotel Astor to plan the national organization and a date for Hughes to be notified.
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New York
Charles Evans Hughes
Washington
Providence
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
National Committee
Hughes
Hotel Astor
Crane
Ralph B. Williams
Oregon
Alvne, Martin
Virginia
Charles B. Warren
Michigan
John T. Adams
Iowa
Emoot
Wish Boise Penrose
Pennsylvania
Joseph A. Femenway
Nilann
Public Service
Wiliam RK. Wilcox
pHugoee
the Nations Committee
Ohio Envlts Session Opens with Newark Welcome
The thirteenth national state convention of Ohio Envlts opens in Newark with Mayor Wichee welcoming delegates. William T. Grayson of Savannah, Ga. grand worthy president and James R. Fite gibbon of Newark will deliver addresses. Tuesday and Wednesday cover annual reports and officer elections. The parade is planned for Thursday.
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Newark
Ohio
Wichee
Wiliam T. Grayson
Savannah
James R. Fitegibbon
Runaway Fatality Claims Akron Pioneer
Akron resident George Case aged 72 died when a runaway carriage overturned near his home in Northam township. He was hurled into a creek at the foot of a steep hill, struck a stone and suffered a broken shoulder.
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Akron, Or
George Case
Northamton Township
Newsman Hamen Killed In Auto Crash Near Jackson
Chicago journalist J. Davin died in a vehicle accident while en route to visit his sister Mrs Rodgers near Jackson, as the car veered into a ditch on the roadside. The crash occurred in Ham en, and Davin was traveling with a companion unnamed in the report. The motive remains unclear and local authorities are investigating the scene.
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J. J. Davin
Chicago
Jackson
Mio Swter
Mre Rodgers
Russians Take Czernowitz Sealed Fate of Bukowina City
June 19 report from Czernowitz, capital of Bukowina, describes a furious battle as Russian forces storm the bridgehead on the Pruth left bank and Austro Hungarian troops withdraw to safer positions. More than 100 prisoners taken, with claims of street fighting and stubborn resistance.
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Czernowitz
Buko- Win
Czernowice
Pruth
Prith
Petrograd
Viriota
Ruraiap War Office
Teutons
Brastof
Cneex
Militia Ordered to Columbus by Ohio Adjutant General
Adjutant General B. W. Hough issues a directive ordering the Ohio militia to assemble in Columbus. The summons details the deployment to the state capital amid rising security concerns. Units are mobilized and prepare for duty as ordered by state authorities.
Ohio National Guard Mobilized For Mexican Border Duty
Columbus June 19 Officials announce orders activating most of the Ohio National Guard for border service. The First regiment at Cincinnati the Seventh at Marteux and the Ninth battalion of Columbus are exempted. Units prepare encampments near Upper Albany northwest of Columbus as Adjutant General Hough coordinates mobilization. Federal officers may assign brigades later with Speake of Columbus commanding the Second Brigade and Vo Medtahen of Toledo commanding the Third. Governor Willis confirms receipt and pledges prompt compliance with War Department orders. Strength figures list infantry 401 officers 4776 enlisted, cavalry 11 officers 246, field artillery 16 officers 260, engineers 14 officers 186, signal corps 10 officers 118, sanitary troops 7 officers 858 enlisted.
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Mexico City
Hseo Arredondo
Dick Law
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Edern
Tt Dn
Feds
National Guard
Texas National Guard
United States
Columbus
Washington
Ohio Guard
Cincinnati
Marteux
Ohio
John C. Speake
Thls City
Willam Vo Medtahen
Toledo
Colonaln
Thotieh
Hin
Geneph
Wills
Ada
Payton
Columban
Cleveland
Bucyrux
Willis
Baker
Ohio National’ Board
Ghia Rottitla
Valuations Increase For Electric Light and Water Works
Columbus, June 1. The state tax commission reports higher valuations for electric light companies in 1916, totaling 40,774.20 against 25,607,040 last year, with figures for transit and waterworks showing increases. Privately owned waterworks valuations rise to 1,754,420 from 1,000,860, as announced by the commission.
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State Tax Commission
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Eh Companen
Furnich
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