GENERAL FONSTON ASKS FOR GUARDSMEN
The article reports President Wilson's firm stance against withdrawing American troops from Mexico amid Carranza’s government. The note assigns responsibility for border control and order to Carranza, outlines U S positions, and copies were sent to foreign embassies with a summary transmitted to Special Agent Rodgers in Mexico City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Mexico
Caranzas
Carranza
Rodgers
Funston seeks guardsmen for border defense
General Funston asked the War Department to dispatch a large portion of the National Guard to the Mexican boundary from Brownsville to the Pacific, to provide adequate protection. He did not specify the exact number and withheld the station name, but noted a considerable force would be mobilized at San Antonio as reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Funston
War Department
Brownsville
Pacific Ocean
Troops Will Stay Until Carranza Can Do Duty
Fragmented dispatches report U S and Mexican expectations as Carranza’s government endures, with Washington warning troops remain on Mexican soil to enforce lawful duty and protect American interests. European and domestic commentary notes international tension and possible escalation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Recruiting officer details amid Mexican chaos near El Paso
June 20 El Paso report describes Carnén's Est recruiting efforts by American authorities in northern Mexico as 35,000 Carranz troops are said to exist in Chihuahua with 2,000 in Chihuahua City and 4,000 in Cuajurox. Refugees recount starvation and conscription pressure, while U.S. expeditionary forces move to safeguard supply lines.
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EL Paso
Dlamas
Amar
Jenny
Mexico City
Carranss
Chituahua “Atate
Chihuahua City
Duarox
Villa Aburade
Chihuahua
Hi Pave
Ratugen
Mivallo
Marion County Court Finalizes Governor Recount in Session
A partial recount in Marion County follows a vote tally dispute for governor. The court, on Attorney Fuller Glade’s motion, disqualified four ballots after cross checking party books and precinct records. The enrollment board completed its work and no result will be certified to the secretary of state yet.
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Mar Flom
Fuller Glade
Infaresta Belt
Humber
Haliota
Military Funeral for James C Barthalow in Woodlawn Cemetery
Military funeral held for James C Barthalow in Woodlawn Cemetery with Meade Post No 60A in attendance. Interment conducted by M P Temple AL aide and interment ceremonies led by J C Broomfeld. War department telegram notes 72 trained soldiers to report for duty, last posted from Clarksburg June 30.
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Jaen OK
Barthalow Wan
Woodlawn
Barvicon
Cleveland Avenue
J.-C. Broomfeld
M.P. ‘Temple
Woodlawn Cometery
Megibers
Meade Post
Cyremoies
New
Clarksburg
United States
War Department
William Garrett
Medhaniorrent
United States Infantry
Hawary
Econd Wholui
Amerganey
BUD Company
Buit
Villa
Joulatann
Gaurral
Charlaston
Vivie
Sacdad
Clemens Boalghtya
Enabl
Leonidun I. Lingép Et Sent
Claude A. Sehwart
Tg Kernergentnt
Fon Koons
Williais Mortasy Price
Lawrence Toothmag
Il ‘Matthew
Enel
Orbaratn
Robert Gh
Ck Ham B. Crh
Trunks Lon
Mirrington
Cooka
Lonenta Gordon, Srerfield
Railroad Ball Teams Will Play Tonight
A chaotic late edition reports railroad ball teams scheduled to play tonight around 7:30. Prominent players Aaron and Sheban are noted, with McDougal expected to write the lineup behind the bat. Chadar to handle the catching while Bere? mans the freight tone duties amid a large crowd of supporters.
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Ballshall
McDougal
Sheban
Many Want Jon the Guards in Wartime Draft
Readers learn that both Fairmont companies face staffing gaps as wartime duty nears July 1. Members and new applicants flood recruiting lines while Congress debates whether both regiments can be mobilized. Officials warn only two years left to enlist and train before active service begins.
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N. O. W. Vas
Mexicat Corder
Fairmiel
Proncis
Thralla
Edward Carskad
Ion
Meni
Fairmont
Lele Minim
Patrmont
Anne
Washington
Flying Rope End Hurls Man 20 Feet Into Air
Whitam F. Clayton of 438 Jackson Mroet was injured at Pricherd’s Mill while working on a wall. A rope end broke pulling Clayton and another man from the scaffold. Clayton fell about twenty feet, fracturing bones and suffering internal injuries. He was rushed to Cook Hospital, where Dr. Haroeda and A. L. Poturn operated and feared extensive damage. Clayton, a popular 30 year old cashier for United Bags, moved to the company post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitam F. Clayton
Jackson Mroet
Lool Dreds
Pricherd's Mill
Drv
A.J. Haroeda
A. L. Poturn
Nim
Willian
Clayton
Ovary
Uiko
Ohw -Yeikes
Cnshler
United Batgs
Plan Joint Labor Day Celebration
A Morgantown meeting of joint labor day planners on Sunday discussed forming a committee led by J BR Diggs and Too Rodgers with Fairmont representation. The next meeting will decide the city hosting details and outline the large community effort required from local businessmen and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teide
Morgantown
J BR. Diggs
Too’ Rodgers
Jack
Growing Short in the Seven Thousand Club Contest
A storm of excitement surrounds the Seven Thousand Club contest as voting begins for the grand prizes. Overland car offerings and other awards worth $3,200 await owners who act fast, with entries closing by July 5 and the public urged to join the push for success.
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Eli Vota Offars
Yentorday'e Neve
Ithe West
Activa
Elgul
Ane
Orland
Tonrng
Sven
Ula Utter
Otter
Ty Loren
Mays
Mettitie Rhone
And
Oman
Country Club Names New Golf Professional
Christophere Shel, a capable golf instructor, joins Fairmont Country Club as head professional. He comes from Plymouth and John Wanamaker Golf Club, bringing a high reputation. Members welcome his arrival as arrangements are set by telephone for lessons and club duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christophere Shel
Fairmont
Shea
United States
Plymouth
Massachusetts
John = Wanamaker
Frontline Telegrams From War Fronts Inconsistent Reports
Telegrams indicate Austro Hungarian and Italian forces in flux with claims of attacks near Lar and Joplin. Reports mention damaged property valued around $800,000 and water damage. War Office notes repairs by Italian army. Content is fragmented and unverified.
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Auaceian
Isiahtioten
Lar
Joplin
Oaralstell
Jachon
Herat
Rome
Tha Ital
Ian Army
Weather Update From Wast Virginia Territory
Regional weather bulletin reports variable conditions with readings from local stations. Forecast indicates mild temperatures around the upper seventies with light winds and a chance of showers midweek across Parily and nearby areas.
Fragmented Civil War Muster List and Orders Fragment
Reading through a garbled OCR record, the piece outlines broad military muster names, unit references, and command directions. It mentions Bow, Clarkesburg, Charlaston, and Spear Regiment, with many names and ranks jumbled, suggesting a wartime draft or company assembly note.
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Uulea
Mk Receliory
Amer Dcan
Amer Teananalaig
Lacarna
Lawitngg
Vita
Carnan
EST
U. S
Manrist BY
John Pershing
Marion Co. Court
James C. Barthalow
Jon
First
William F. Clayton
Suipariarity
Ealw
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Saven
Country Club
Virginia
Bond
Osters
Leon Harold Ankrom Dale
Esi
Charles R. Barry
Joseph i
Ray Bory
Orval W. Brand
Carl Brown
Paul Corder Byril Crina Clyde Cook Wittlamp-Coltina
Guy Dayle
Kar Dell Charley Edwarde Elm Aad
Russell Potty Bilas
Feity Tonsphs
Forman Alle
Prieatons
Barthalow
Barthatow
Dey
Vms
Charien Boydeay
J ‘Braunt Bieber
Poole
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Butelle Cei
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Dayle Caxsobel
Whtim Chak
Critam
Craford
Frid Chas
Chadibers
Meier Deis
Peiy
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