French Win Ground Back At Verdun and Bukowina Falls
French forces regain trenches east of the Meuse and parts of Fleury as Verdun fighting continues. Crown Prince's Bavarian regiments suffer losses in a fresh attempt. Meanwhile the Bukowina region, valued at 4037 square miles, has fallen to Russian forces, with Austrian retreat reported across the duchy.
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London
Verdun
Meuse
Thiamont
Fleury
Fort Thiamont
Froi de Terre
Bukowina
Kuty
Vienna
Latin American nations seek mediation in U S Mexico crisis
Bolivian Minister Ignacio Calderon told Mexican ambassador designate Eliseo Aredondo that several Latin American republics favor mediation to prevent war between the United States and Mexico. Aredondo said he would relay the inquiry to General Carranza and could not commit. Calderon planned to approach Secretary Lansing and hoped to reach the U.S. government with a similar request.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Ignacio Calderon
Bolivia
Eliseo Aredondo
Carrensa
Carranza
Calderon
Lansing
Refugees Describe Terror in Mexico Arrival in New York
One hundred American refugees who escaped Mexico arrived on the Ward liner Esperanza. They report anarchy spreading ruin, with industry halted except for war preparation, as they seek safety after fleeing the reign of terror. Great Balloon feat reported from Buenos Aires. Argentine aviators Captain Zuleaka and Engineer Bradley crossed the Cordillera Andina in a balloon. They started from Santiago, Chile, Friday at 8 am and landed near Bear Mendosa after five hours.
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New York
Mexico
Buenos Aires
Zuleaka
Bradley
Santiago
Chile
Uspaliata
Bear Mendosa
Argentina
Immelmann Fought Against Odds in Frontline Combat
Berlin dispatches reveal details of the late First Lieutenant Immelmann famed German aviator. Letters from the front describe his last mission in which he was killed in a duel with a British flyer, part of a trio engaged in heavy odds.
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Kirman
Berlin
Immelmann
Immelmenn
Odda
Japan Russia Move Toward China Protection Pact
Reported progress toward a mutual protection agreement between Japan and Russia to safeguard their interests in China. The accord rests on maintaining the established status of China and the two nations’ influence in the region.
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Tokin
Japan
Russia
China
Rioting in Panama City During Elections Reported
Serious rioting occurred in the city of Paname on June 26 during elections. Riehtoen persons were wounded, with no foreigners involved. A man named Cae mau was killed in the Chiniqui province, while Colon reported no trouble.
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Panama
Paname
Riehtoen
Amu Ubi
Colon
Caemau
Chiniqui
Aviator Charlee Niten Falls From Plane in San Francisco
Charlee Niten of San Francisco failed to survive after looping the loop Sunday afternoon. The aviator plunged from his aerobatic monoplane near the bay view, badly injured and presumed dead.
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Cabbuck
Wien
Charlee Niten
Gan Pranciaco
Wes
American Aviator Killed in Verdun Verdun Corpsman Victor Chapman
An American aviator, Corporal Victor Chapman of New York, a member of the French American unit, was killed Friday at Verdun while aiding wounded soldiers. Reports say the casualty occurred near the hospital area as a stretcher bearers’ party moved to assist.
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France
Victor Chapman
New York
France Amrrican Gyn Corps
Verdun
Carrizal clash detailed in Morey letter and pursuit
Captain Morey describes the Carrizal engagement as American troops under Captain Boyd and his own unit moved toward the town to enter Carrizal. Mexican fire pushed the force back after a fierce hour long fight with machine gun positions, flank attacks, and stampeding horses. A mobilization note mentions a Japanese squadron sighting denied by federal officials.
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Bas Antonio
Carrizal
Lewis Rydney Morey
Tenth Cavalry
Ines
Morey
Funston
Pershing
Cha! T. Boyd
Carrisal
C Troop
Boyd
Djo
Potato Shortage Threatens Cologne Food Supply
Vorwaerts reports a potato famine looms in Cologne with only two and one half pounds available per person per week, signaling a severe supply crisis.
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Amsterdam
Cologne
Bouck White Flags Symbolic Triumph In New York Ceremony
Bouck White and others were arrested after burning a United States flag during a ceremony in New York linked to the Church of the Social Revolution. The act symbolized a claimed triumph of the international industrial flag over national symbols.
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Bouck White
Church of the Social Revolution
New York
United States
International Industral
Guardemen Ready for Service in National Mobilization
The Guardsmen are prepared for active duty in the East under the U S Department and Major General Leonard Wood. The official announcement on Friday confirms the mobilization order and readiness of units for deployment.
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New York
National
Unclear Fragment Sparks Speculation in Local News
A damaged, unclear OCR fragment references a government body and individuals, with garbled names and phrases. No verifiable events or outcomes are present. details are too distorted to identify the persons, places, or actions involved.
Five Hour Fight at Carrizal Reported as Mexican Reinforcements Turn Tide
Unofficial dispatches claim American Tenth Cavalry, 65 men under Captain Charles T. Boyd, engaged at Carrizal against about 200 Mexicans. Seventeen captured U.S. troops were later brought to Chihuahua with scout Lem H. Spillsbury. General Pershing, Trevino, and Gomes are cited in varying accounts.
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Carrizal
Tenth Cavalry
Chas. T. Boyd
Chihuahua
Lem H. Spillsbury
J. J. Pershing
Spillsbury
Henry R. Adair
Moore
Jacinto Trevino
Felix Gomes
Pershing
San Antonio
Persning
Pension
War Department
Villa again heard from in Texas report on peace deal
A Paso Texas report cites Carranista sources that Pancho Villa has made peace with the de facto government and is placed in command of a division of the Carranza army. The force, led by Villa, is reportedly advancing toward mines and parral to southern Chihuahua.
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Paso
Texas
A .S
State Department
Carranaiata
Pancho” Villa
Villa
Carranse
Callato Contreras
Chiet Tale Ie
Malefieed
Faneh
Parrel
Chihuahue
Fortifications Bill Passes House for Defense Needs
The fortifications appropriation bill, carrying 3.2 million for defense and for both coast and field artillery ordnance and ammunition, was passed by the House. The measure aims to fund fortifications and related military equipment.
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Washington
House
Senate
Mexicana Kit Three Killings Near Refugee Route
Two Americans and an additional two tone immigrants were killed Tuesday night during a clash as refugees attempted to reach the U S border and Mexican soldiers near Chenege Fria. The fighting disrupted movements and raised security concerns along the border region.
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Douglas, Arte
United States
Chenege Fria
Disputed Athens Saloniki Route Draws Political Support
Reported claims say Greece and Athens port disputes with Saloniki may shape backing for a leading party. The text hints at continuing contention over routes and alignments in wartime political activity.
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Paras
Petis
Pireens
Athens
Saloniki
Mexican forces wipe out two U S troops at Carrizal
Surviving members recount a surprise attack by Mexican garrison at Carrizal at the end of a parle, with a machine gun front fire and a flank charge. Capt Boyd ordered dismounting as the Mexicans closed in, and several men were killed or captured during the clash. General Pershing reports the fate of the missing troops and the retreat toward the main column.
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Partay
San Antonio
Tejas
Pershing
Boyd
Gomez
Gomes
Carrizal
Hoyd
Alfred Moyes Joins War Service Call to Home Country
Alfred Moyes the English poet sails for home to offer his services to the country. If not accepted as an active soldier he will join the ambulance corps.
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Alfred Moyes
Ambulance
D raises objections in Tarrywen protest over assessment
The record notes D. raises objections as Jeto D Rockefeller protests the assessment in Tarrywen New York. The current valuation is 1.224.000 with an excess of 276.000 over last year.
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Tarrywen
Jeto D Rockefeller
United States demands Mexican reply on Carrizal incident
Secretary Lansing telegraphed Mexico City demanding the de facto government explain its policy after Carrizal fighting. The note warns that failure to respond with a clear statement of aims and actions will invite grave consequences as U S forces remain in Mexico.
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Washington
Carrisal
United States
Carlanss
Mexico’ City
Lansing
State Department
Carranm
Trevino
Pershing
Quires
Mexico
Congress approves emergency militia draft and border action
Congress votes 323 to 2 to authorize the president to draft all National Guard members who take a new oath. The measure authorizes use of state soldiers for service in or out of the United States as part of Wilson’s call and speeds border security. General Nezarette reports Mexico at war. three Americans killed in Sonora. Pope Benedict pleads for peace.
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Congress
Presb Gant
Washington
United States
National Guard
Wilson
Austrians Make Stand in Bukowius Foothills
Retreating Austrian army halted two thirds across Bukowius and sets a defensive position at the foothills of the Carpathians. London reports the force concentrates in the region as they resist advancing enemies.
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Stang
London
Bukowius
Carpathians
Robbery in Wytheville Area Ends with Escape in Car
A theft occurred Friday at 9,400 in currency at The Hank of Crocketts seven miles west of Wytheville. Two men fled in an automobile named Dynamite Quirage, Nevada, after the robbery. An explosion in Ely, Nevada, damaged male section buildings and startled residents, with a wreck and cometary left unclear.
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Red Bank
Wytheville
Hank of Crocketts
Quirage
Nevada
Ely
Nev
Wreck
Fire destroys seven Fenidences at Lakeview Oregon
Fire devastated seven residences at Lakeview Oregon with losses estimated around 75000 dollars. No injuries reported though firefighters contained the blaze and investigations followed. Nearby towns noted drought relief from recent rains and residents prepared for rebuilding efforts.
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Tom Ha
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