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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1916
Page
6
Four states sent coast artillery units to arrive today at the coastal post. The detachment’s arrival signals reinforced defense readiness and broader regional military cooperation amid ongoing training and security drills.
American punitive expedition remains alert along the Mexican frontier. General Trevino’s threat is taken seriously by troops, with detachment watchers on the north western railway to deter surprise moves. Reinforcements and supplies flow from Columbus to Namiquip as forces advance toward Carreras Pass and Chihuahua.
About noon today near Brownsville Major Edward Anderson led over 400 U S troops of the Third Regiment across the Rio Grande in two sections to pursue Mexican bandits who attacked U S soldiers near San Benito. Lieutenant A Newman with the first detachment crossed at 10 o clock, a second group followed, and heavy firing was heard as the forces engaged in Mexicalo vicinity.
Lieutenant A D Newman led cavalry across the river below Browneville in pursuit of bandits who attacked a detachment of the Twenty-sixth Infantry at San Benito last night. General Parker reported the raid and said troops crossed the international boundary in pursuit. Major Anderson moved up the river toward Mat Amoray, while Consul Gare acknowledged the note and urged restraint. The raid left one Mexican dead. authorities believe the raiders part of a larger organization. Tension remains at Fort Funston as reinforcements are expected.
Reports say locals prepare for possible aggression surrounding Agua Prieta as civilian groups arm themselves. An estimated Mexican force under General Calles and troops from Sonora, about 14,000 to 20,000 infantry, are positioned toward the border. General Gombre is telegraphed for orders as a large force concentrates near Axua Prieta.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate partial wording about Americans and a painting reference. Names, dates, and clear facts are missing, leaving an incomplete report with uncertain context or subject.
June 17 Rockefeller party from Consolidated Coal Company and Western Maryland railroad inspect Tening properties near Helen's Run and the Manus and Carolina lines where a Western Maryland branch is under construction. Guests include Senator Clarence W. Watton, J P Wheelwright, Carl Gray, John D. Rockefeller, and others.
Susquehanna river set to reach eighteen feet tomorrow as observers with the state water supply commission report a Millteen foot stage tonight. Steel nuts and blast form in South Harrisburg are being forced to close while railroads take preregations for a flood.
Invitations issued for the first annual outing of Local 270 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Motion Picture Machine Operators. The stag event is set for Sunday July 2 at Norwood Park with service at 2 p.m. A planning committee including Fred L. Hess Hal Corbin and William R. Johnson is handling arrangements.
Reports from Guaymas and Sonora describe a collapsing de facto government unable to redeem currency, with shops accepting worthless money and food shortages looming in the interior. U.S. naval forces are redeployed along the coast, while a separate legal notice in West Virginia calls for lien holders to file claims by July.
Louisa Kentucky was named receiver for the Eastern Kentucky Coal Company of Torch Light Kentucky. The appointment occurred at West Liberty Kentucky by Circuit Judge Crisco. The liabilities are stated at 254000 while no complete schedule of assets was released.
Washington June 17 the annual pension appropriation bill carrying 158065000 passed the House today after a broad debate. The measure, larger than last year's by about 6 million, is part of the federal budget while the total gold reserves of federal reserve banks rose by more than 7000 marvax we
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