Russians Gain A Great Victory In Czernowitz
London reports the fall of Czernowitz as a major Russian victory. Austrian losses are admitted as risking German plans. The German crown prince resumes attacks on the French north of the Meuse while Paris notes disrupted communications. Eastern fronts grow crucial with Russian drive toward Kovel and Italian fronts checked in multiple sectors.
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London
Rumania
Czernowitz
Remah
Paris
T Inz
Kovel
Peri
Florina
Allied Offensive Delayed in Macedonia Amid Serbian Strain
Salonika reports the planned Allied push in Macedonia likely won’t occur before late June or early July. Serbian forces suffer cholera and exhaustion, with about 130,000 soldiers deemed fit for the campaign, delaying operations.
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Salonika
Macedonia
Kidmay
Russians Take Czernowitz. War Office Reports Three Prisoners
The war office states that during the capture of Czernowitz three Russian prisoners were taken. The report notes the advance and the strategic significance of the seizure.
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Czernowitz
War Office
Russian Attacks Reprised in Stekhodstyr Sector
War office reports Russian assaults in Stekhodstyr sector were partly repulsed and heavy fighting continues.
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Stekhodstyr
War Office
Toll on Public Road Sparks Sheepmen Fee Row
Pat Griffin of Bancroft was fined for a misdemeanor after authorities exposed a private toll road on a public highway. Sheepmen paid Griffin to use the un-fenced canyon crossing his ranch, a practice brought to light during the case argued by Robert Terrill and prosecuted by H E Ray.
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Pat Griffin
Bancroft
George Harrison
Robert Terrill
H. E. Ray
Griffin
Griffin Place
Griffin Road
City park site shifted from original plan near City Creek
Supervisor Grey reports the proposed city park must move from the City Creek location due to land held by the Short Line. He reviewed plats with locals, plans a survey to prove lines, and will brief committees from the council Civic and Commercial clubs. The Interior Department seeks to cooperate to resolve the conflict soon.
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City Creek
Grey
Forestry Office
Ogden
R. Grey
Interior Department
Miracle near miss as messenger boy escaped injury
Alfonzo Pond aged 15 son of Noah Pond Zion Mercantile manager was run over by a car at Center and Main streets Pocatello while riding a bicycle two wheels passed over his back yet he sustained only burns and minor injuries doctors and parents called it miraculous he was taken home for treatment and showed improvement the same day.
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Alfonzo Pond
Noah Pond
Pocatello
Zion Cooperative Mercantile Institution
Center
Main Streets
S. W. Gleim
W. F. Howard
East Clark Street
Claud Bistline
Gallieni Died After Gun Attack by French Officer
New York reports General Gallieni former French war minister was fatally wounded by a French officer charged with treason aboard the Lafayette. The officer allegedly shot Gallieni in a private room and the general died after a brief illness on May 27.
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New York
Gallieni
Lafayette
Raw recruits to be drilled
General Funston flags issues in slave disposal and border tensions. An American detachment clashed with bandits near Brownsville yesterday. Anti American demonstrations occurred in border towns. New Mexico Arizona and Texas recruits require much drilling before crossing the border.
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San Antonio
Funston
Brownsville
Trig
New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
Congress Returns to Work on Supply Bills After Conventions
Washington June 19 Congress resumes work after two week pause for national conventions. Supply measures are the main items under consideration as lawmakers pick up unfinished business.
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Washington
Congress
Quiet Juarez and El Paso Travel Descriptions
Americans crossing from Juarez report no discourtesies as the Mexican town remains quiet and El Paso stays tranquil. Local residents note the border atmosphere is calm with few travelers observed.
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Juarez
el Paso
Talks With Leaders Over New Republican Chairman
New York June 19 Charles E Hughes conferred with Republican leaders again today concerning the election of a new chairman.
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New York
Charles E. Hughes
Cornell Freshmen Win Intercollegiate Regatta
Poughkeepsie reporters note Cornell freshman crew won the intercollegiate regatta and ended the season.
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Cornell
Poughkeepsie
Copper Prices Dull In New York Market
The metal market in New York shows copper steady with electrolytic and nearby grades dull. Septem ber delivery is quoted around 27.50 to 29.50 in the latest session.
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New York
Wheat and corn market closes with mixed gains
Wheat prices close July 92.0234 per bushel while corn and category values edge higher as traders weigh supply data and demand signals. Market activity shows modest turnover with renewed interest in agricultural commodities.
National Guard Mobilization Across States
Military forces from Pacific and northwest states begin mobilization. Central states plan nearly complete mobilization. New York reports 15000 militiamen assembling for camp. South Atlantic guards prepare. Wyoming two infantry battalions ordered to mobilize. Colorado guards head to Golden camp. headquarters coordinate rail movements for troop deployment. Nebraska to mobilize 4900 troops in ten days.
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Chicago
New York
Atlanta
South Atlantic States
Omals
Nebraska
Denver
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
National Guard Mobilizes for Mexican Service Across States
Washington dispatch reports over 100,000 national guardsmen in 45 states ordered to mobilize for Mexican service. Units will drill and recruit now, be mustered into federal service later, and sent to the border to relieve 30,000 regulars if war comes.
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Washington
Stone heads west to study strike threat with 400000 men
New York on June 19 war ren 8. Stone leader of the railroad employes union travels west to gather data on railroad companies plan to meet the threatened strike of 400000 workers. He fears the men will strike and says there are not enough experienced men to operate the roads with strikebreakers.
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New York
Warren
Stone
Picnic Party Upsets Wagon on Dugway Road
A group of youths on a covered spring wagon near Mirk Creek nearly tipped the wagon after it left the road. Breee Menefee sprang to the horses head and controlled them just as the wagon toppled. no serious injuries reported among Thelma Parris Daisy Capell Ada Capell Glenn Moblie Win Palmer and Broce Menefee.
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Mirk Creek
Breee Menefee
Thelma Parris
Kine Hill
Daisy
Ada Capell
Glenn Moblie
Win. Palmer
Broce Menefee
Lost Arm in Boarding Car Accident at West End Yards
A middle aged stranger named Jetthannigan lost his right arm after being caught by train wheels while trying to board an entrone freight at Short Line yards. He was hospitalized at General Hospital where amputation became necessary. He had only recently arrived and his home is unknown.
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Jetthannigan
General Hospital
Orpet murder trial expected to finish this week
Waukegan June 19 the Orpet case may close this week as Chum testified about Marian Lember's birthday party. Witnesses described Marian crying and unhappy, while others said she was in good spirits.
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Waukegan
Orpet
Chum
Marian Lember
Marian
Bandits Force Mexicans Back After River Crossing
Brownsville June 14. Movienne at Matamoros report a small band forced about three hundred Mexicans to recross the river after a rear guard attack by the bandits. The area remains quiet.
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Brownseville
Movienne
Matamoros
Note to Austria Demands Policy and Reparations
Washington reports the second note to Austria-Hungary has been coded for immediate transmission and is understood to demand an aj policy and reparation.
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Washington
Austria-Hungary
Jail break attempt halts with loot and pursuit in Idaho
Jailer Charles Crain was assaulted as inmates seized keys, freed themselves from Bannock county jail, and fled with two weapons. Deputies and a posse pursued toward Short Line yards while Albert Smith, Ted Smith, and others were recaptured or still at large. R. B. and remaining inmates fled to the city, with one man later jailed in McCammon for break ins and pool hall robbery.
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Charles Crain
Bannock County
Jack Stanley
Frank Henderson
H. E. Ray
Richard Danvers
McCammon
Albert Smith
Jens Adamson
Bill Price
R. B
Arimo
W. W. Cooper
Bancroft
Albert
Ted’’ Smith
Sheppard
Smith
Cooper
Crain
Pacific Fleet mobilizes as Wilson calls militia to Mexican border
Admiral Wipslow moves to assemble vessels and deploy elapse to western Mexico. President Wilson orders state militias mobilized to guard American shores, with Gen Funston directing troops. Alfred Mills estimates 145000 militiamen may be called. Baker stresses border protection and no general invasion of Mexico. Communications from Col. Cantu report California remains neutral if hostilities erupt.
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San Francisco
Wipslow
Guerrero
Border Unrest Escalates as Wires Cut Across Sonora
On June 19 in Novales, all telephone and telegraph lines from the American to the Mexican side of Sonora were cut. Americans are being moved to the border from Nacozari after an anti American demonstration. Carranza authorities had refused a refugee train.
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Novales
Sonora
Nacozari
Carranza
Fourth American punitive expedition withdrawn from Mexico
Brownsville Texas June 19 the detachment of the Twenty sixth Infantry withdrew after dispersing Mexican bandits who raided Texas ranches and attacked the unit east of San Benito. No American casualties occurred while two bandits were killed and two wounded in retreat as forces camped at San Pedro awaiting developments. General Parker reports they cleaned out a nest of bandits on ranches opposite the San Pedro Banchito district near Matamoros.
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Brownsville
Tex
Texas
San Benito
Carranza
Matamoros
Mexico
San Pedro
James Parker
San Pedro- Banchito
Taheuchal Ranch
Washington mobilizes doctors as reserve corps called
Washington acts to call doctors into the reserve corps amid Mexico tensions. Governors report mobilization of guards by noon as diplomats worry about security for 5000 Americans in Mexico. Marines sought a landing at Mazatlan. a clash ensued after shots were fired by Japanese and Carranza forces, two officers were later released.
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Washington
Carrarza
Mexico
Mazatlan
Annapolis
Carranza
Mexican clash over Mazatlan aboard ships sparks embassy note
The Mexican embassy released a communication about a clash between the Annapolis boat crew and Carranza troops at Mazatlan yesterday. It asks that no men land from American warships. A new army organization bill is expected to be enacted today. Lansing stated the US would not withdraw troops, while messages show rising irritation and a grave situation. The US note says it remains friendly but will stay until banditry ends and order returns.
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Washington
Annapolis
Carranza
Mazatlan
Army Organization
Lansing
United States
Warned to Leave Galveston as War Threat Looms
Passengers from Progreso Yucatan report Americans are warned to depart and Mexicans declare a state of war with the United States. Foreigners are taken aboard gunboats amid rising tension and evacuation actions.
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Galveston
Progreso
Yucatan
United States
Fire Jitney Destroyed in City Collision
A fire department chemical car was badly smashed in a Saturday night wreck while answering a false alarm on the east side. The Ford vehicle, equipped with La France gear, skidded into a fence at the north wing curve of the viaduct, tearing a rear wheel and denting a front wheel before being repaired by firemen.
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Fire Department
Ford
la France
Mexicans Fear Carranza Crowd In Columbus Return
Mexicans fear agitation as a Carranza rally crowds Columbus, sparking concern among authorities and residents about potential unrest and security measures during the visit.
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Carranza
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Lanader
Sheridan
Golden
Cereral Gamble
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Pennsylvania
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