Crossed Border Action Against Rio Grande Bandits
Brownsville Texas June 17 Revival of bandit activity on the lower Rio Grande prompted swift action by authorities. Troops rushed to the Benito district to block bandit retreat. Several bandits crossed into Texas with three Mexicans killed and no Americans harmed. Cavalry moved 14 miles north and halted a ranch raid at the Seote ranch.
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Brownsville
Tex
Rio Grande
Benito
Texas
Seote Ranch
Raid Didn't Materialize In Isletas District
June 17 report from Laredo notes few Americans were urged to gather at the Morrow ranch to aid in repelling a possible incursion. General Mann heard nothing further as Isletas raid failed to materialize and Rangers were suspected to have staged the incursion. 5,000 Carranza troops were said to be marching north while traffic into Mexico was suspended. American consuls Hanna and Silliman arrived or were ordered to leave as the line remained quiet.
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Laredo
Isletas
Morrow Ranch
Mann
Texas Rangers
Carranza
Mexico
Phillip C. Hannia
Monterey
John R. Silliman
Saltillo
Mexico City
Hanna
Will Run Them Down
San Antonio June 17 Americans will pursue bandits wherever a hot trail is found Trevino's warning is seen as a declaration of hostilities Generals Greene at Eagle Pass and Mann at Larelo stand ready to move with detachments Eagle Pass garrison strengthened by the 13th infantry more militiamen are sent south along the border stations
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San Antonio
Tex
Trevino
Greene
Eagle Pass
Mann
Larelo
13Th Infantry
Third Cavalry Repels Attack on Hot Trail North of Brownsville
Army headquarters report the Third Cavalry struck a hot trail north of Brownsville after an alleged band raid last night. The engagement repulsed the attackers with several wounded while the Twentyan infantry came under rush fire during the defense.
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Brownville
Third Cavalry
Brownsville
Twenty- An
Government to Probe Sinking Steamer Bear
San Francisco report says officials will probe the Bear disaster at Sukar Loaf reef. Five people drowned and 155 survivors, many to testify, highlighted the inquiry set for Wednesday night wreck events.
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San Francisco
Bear
Sukar Loaf Reef
Lumber Rioter Killed by Guard in Sunset Mills Riot
Oakland reports Lewis S. Morey a lumber handler on strike killed during a riot as strikers tried to halt operations at Sunset mills. Police reserves were deployed and patrols increased around local plants.
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Oakland
Lewis S. Morey
Sunset Mills
Metal Market Copper Prices Edge Higher
New York reports smalets copper offered for 27 and 28 cents with Senate October and later at 29 cents, signaling firmer tone in the market.
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New York
Senate
Widow of Titan victim to wed again in Bar Harbor
New York reports widow Mrs John Jacob Astor Senoaneee, widow of Titan victim, plans remarriage to William K. Dick, a Brooklyn sugar refiner. The wedding is set for Bar Harbor, Maine, on June 19. Astor must surrender income from a 25,000,000 trust fund under the will to their son W. V.
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New York
Brooklyn Eels
John Jacob
William K. Dick
Brooklyn
Bar Herbor
Astor
Madeline Vorey
W. V
Pursuit of Idaho Falls murder linked to Salt Lake Chase
The Salt Lake Herald-Republican reports investigators are closing in on the killer of 9 year old Alice Empey near Ammon Idaho. L B May of Revelare Secret Service says the final links point to the suspect in Salt Lake City and the case may be solved within a week. The murdered girl was found in Sand creek after leaving for Sunday school on April 16.
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Salt Lake
Empey
John Smith
Elmer Grant
Duboisser
Idaho Falls
Alice Empey
Saltair
J. M. McClure
Airbanks Street
Smith
Salt Lake Emergency Hospital
Denies Gavira Execution Report From Mexico City
El Paso reports that General Gavira was executed for treason on his rival's arrival in Mexico City, but Obrero denies the claim in messages to Consul Garcia. Gavira had not yet reached the capital, he stated.
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el Paso
Gavira
Mexico City
Obrero
Garcia
Gasvirr
School Girls Testify In Orpet Hearing
Eighteen girl friends of Marian Lambert testified in the Will H. Orpet murder trial in Waukegan. The prosecution seeks to refute Josephine Davis whose testimony favored Orpet. Davis denied Marian seemed downcast or cried often.
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Waukegan
Marian Lambert
Will H. Orm
Iss Lambert
Josephine Davis
Orpet
Marian
Celeste Yonker
Jo Davis
Prominent Rev Paul Peterson Arrested in Vice Case
Rev Paul Edward Peterson a noted anti vice leader was arrested in Richmond California on a charge of accepting a $70 bribe from a woman under arrest for running a disorderly house. Authorities say he took the money to abstain from participating in the case. Peterson denies the accusation.
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Richmond
Cal
Paul Edward Peterson
Peterson
Petersen
Murdered Woman Found With Money In Room
Seattle, June 17. Mrs. Blanche Coleman, 27, was found dead at a hotel with throat cut. John Soudas, a pawn dealer, is in custody and $44,000 in jewelry is reported to have been found in the room.
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Seattle
Blanche Coleman
John Soudas
Fort Armstrng centennial pageants planned on Arsenal Island
Fort Armstrong on Arsenal Island near Moline Rock Island and Davenport marks its 100th anniversary with a week of historical pageants daily. Night parades electrical displays and fireworks illuminate the celebrations. The rebuilt blockhouse from 1805 will stand as a centerpiece while reenactments of Credit Island and Campbell Island battles unfold.
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Rock Island, Ill
Fort Armstrong
Arsenal Island
Moline
Rock Island
Davenport
Credit Island
Campbell's Island
Hughes Plans Campaign Move to Summer Home
Washington on June 17 Charles E Hughes prepared to move his family to a summer home and conferred with party leaders before launching his campaign.
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Washington
Chas. RE. Hughes
Baseball scores and lineups from today's games
National league results show Cincinnati beating Philadelphia in eleven innings by a close margin. Chicago and Brooklyn games are listed with partial score lines and batter names. pitchers Vaufgan Archer Cheney Marquard Appleton Coombs Meyers are noted.
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R. H. E.inecinnati
Eapeks Weekey
Philadelphia
Toney
Wingo
Demaree
McQuillan
Burns
Killifer
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cesseeseeeee
Vaufgan and Archer
Cheney
Marquard
Appleton
Bankers Conference Opens in Swampscott Massachusetts
Several hundred officials and members of the Bankers association of the New England states gathered in Swampscott for a two day informal conference on business and finance matters. Tomorrow will feature principal sessions with speakers F A Peach former Peruvian ambassador and Edward F Trefer field secretary of the chamber of commerce of the United States discussing trade with South America and bankers responsibility toward national content.
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Swampscott
Mass
Bankers’ Association of
New England
F. A. Peach
United States
South America
Edward F. Trefer
Chamber of Commerce of the
Baseball Team Lineups Feature Myers Schang Cunningham Stanage
Cleveland batteries include Shawkey Nana maker Bagby Coombe Coveleskie and O'Neill in noted matchups with players Myers Schang Cunningham and Stanage appearing for the lineup.
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R. H.E
Philadelphia
Myers and Schang
Cunningham and Stanage
Cleveland
Shawkey
Nanamaker
Bagby
Coombe
Coveleskie
O'Neill
North Dakota Elks Hold Annual Convention
Dickinson ND June 17 hundreds of Elks from across the state attended the convention opening here yesterday. The program runs two days with daily business sessions and a variety of entertainment arranged by the local lodge for visitors.
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Dickinson
N. D
North Dakota Elks
Jackling Backs Hughes as Right Man for Nation
Col and Mrs D C Jackling arrived in Salt Lake by The Cyprus special car and visited Utah Copper company properties. He declined political aims but praised Charles E Hughes as the best national nomination and predicted a strong administration. Jackling planned days at Utah Copper offices and planned inspections of Magna and Bingham mills.
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Salt Lake
D. C. Jackling
Butte
Mr. Jackling
Cyprus
Utah
Jackling
Utah Copper Company
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Biam
Magna
Hur
Market Quotes from Chicago Wheat and Oats
Wheat closing for July at 1.00 per bushel with a 7 1/100 cent rise. Oats quoted at 38 percent, with county data and Chicago market notes included.
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Chicago
Coun
Viewing Route for a Big Enterprise
The Tribune reports that survey teams will start from the Utah line and Pocatello to map a proposed electric traction route. Officials say approval is a formality and financial interests expect a near term electrical transport extension linking Utah and Montana lines. The project aims to connect Pocatello and northern and southern towns with enhanced interurban service and local dispatch via a capital funded system.
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Tribune
Utah Line
Pocatello
Intermountain West
Utah
Gate City
Montana
the Tribune
Idaho
Trevino Throws Down Gauntlet to U.S. Forces
General Trevino challenges the United States and warns American troops to stay their hands while Funston asserts the regular program will proceed. Carranza alarms draw more attention than other bandits as the situation unfolds.
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Trevino
Uni
Nother
Funston
Carranza
Catfish Fry Plea Aims for Portneuf Waters
Local fishermen press the game department to plant catfish fry in the Portneuf near Pocatello to revive boyhood memories and provide a sport and table fish. Proponents note Portneuf conditions suit the species and plan to formalize the request.
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Game Department
Portneuf
Pocatello
Famous Scientist Begins 85th Year
London notes Sir William Crookes, eminent scientist, begins his eighty fifth year born in 1832 before Victoria. He remains mentally and physically vigorous and visits the Chemical News office daily, which he edits. Sir William and Lady Crookes celebrated their diamond wedding and have lived in the same Kensington Gardens home for forty five years.
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London
William Crookes
Queen Victoria
Chemical News
William
Lady Crookes
Kensington Gardens
Iowa Receives Twelve New Carnegie Libraries
Des Moines Iowa June 17 Andrew Carnegie provides Iowa with 12 more Carnegie public libraries to be built this year at a cost of 166 666 dollars. The state will total 98 Carnegie public libraries and eight Carnegie college libraries. Outside of Carnegie buildings there are 22 other public library structures in Iowa.
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Des Moines
Andrew Carnegie
Iowa
Julia A. Robinson
Iowa Library Association
Carnegie
Gas Centenary Celebration Opens in Baltimore
An elaborate gas centenary celebration begins in Baltimore under Johns Hopkins University and city gas firms. The event marks the 100th anniversary of the Gas Light Company of Baltimore and features an industrial and educational parade with floats illustrating the gas industry’s development.
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Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University
America
Gas Light Company of
German Aviator Boelcke Reported Killed in Combat
London reports indicate heavy action across Galicia Vosges and Bukovina with Russian forces pressing the offensive. Crown Prince forces bombard Verdun area while a German aviator Boelcke is said killed. Roger Robiere credited with downing 18 of Boelcke’s machines by May 1.
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London
Galicia
Bukowina
Verdun
Vosges
Boelke
Roger Robiere
Baltis
English
Enner Ieee
Poe. Cay
General Funston Keeps Focus on Carranza Troops
General Funston says pursuit of bandits will continue despite warnings to Americans. American commanders may cross the border without waiting for orders. Border garrisons are ordered held ready for any emergency in the Texas area.
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San Antonio
Tex
Funston
Carranza
United States Replies to Carranza Note Held for Details
Washington reports completion of the U S reply to Carranza but held for specifics about his threat to wage war if U S troops move except toward the border. Border guards step up patrols in Texas New Mexico and Arizona as efforts to control the situation continue.
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Washington
United States
Carranza
Texas
Brownsville
San Ignacio
Mexico
New Mexico
Arizona
Funston
Bell
el Paso
Pershing
Trevino
Chihaushua
Warning to Keep Out Fl Paso Border Tension
Warned to keep out as General Carranza vows to attack Americans if they move south east or west. Precautions at the border are tightened and officers and soldiers are held in barracks. Streetcar traffic to Juarez is halted and Americans told not to pass. Reports say northern Mexico recruitment is being rushed.
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Paso
Tex
Carranza
United States
Juarez
Mexico
Doubt Trevino's Threat in Mexico Campaign
Washington reports no word from General Pershing while Major Gray says Mexico will cooperate against bandits in the San Ignacio area. No southward move is planned and officials doubt Trevino’s threat. The Mexican embassy calls the report garbled or fabricated.
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Washington
General Pershing
Gray
Mexi
San Ignacio
Mexico
Trevino
Mexican Warning from Carranzista General to American Expedition
General Jacinto Trevino warned General J J Pergh ing that any movement of American troops would be treated as hostile action. Four thousand Durango division troops under General Domingo Arrieta reached Concho, sixty miles southeast, to aid General Maldonado in the bandit campaign, per local reports.
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Chihuahua City
Mexico
Jacinto Trevino
J. J. Perghing
Eral Trevino
Carranza
Durango
Domingo Arrieta
Concho
Maldonado
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