War of Peace Tensions Rise Over Carranza Withdrawing Troops
The note from Washington accuses Carranza of failing to stop bandits and Villa incursions, warns that Mexican cooperation is lacking, and threatens the gravest consequences if U S troops are to be withdrawn or blocked from pursuing outlaws in Mexico. The document highlights repeated American fatalities, property losses, and raids, urging Mexico to fulfill its duty to protect lives and property or face hostilities.
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Washington
Mexico
Wilson
la Carranza
Carranza
Maxico
Eitier
Ete
United States
Amercan
Cus
Santo Ysabel
Lax
Villa
Parral
Mr. Lansing
Obregon
General Scott
Scott
Pan
Chihuahua
Failara
Santa Ysabel
Cusihuirachie
Cartanzista
Gasag Grandes
U S Note On Carranza Ties Amid Mexican Invasions
The document condemns Villa bandits for looting and killings near the U S border. It accuses Carrancista authorities of failure to halt incursions and warns against hidden motives in diplomatic actions while noting Mexican and U S press biases fueling hostilities.
Navy Crews and Ships Boost Urged by Wilson and Daniels
President Wilson backs expanding naval program to include eight capital ships two dreadnoughts and six battle cruisers with Senate support. Secretary Daniels urges higher enlisted manning levels to crew all vessels and improve fleet readiness amid House and Senate discussions.
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Washington
Iune
Wilson
Dresent
Cougress
Senate Committee On Civil Affairs
Daniels
Withman and
Swanson
Pete WN Ke
Tillman
Senate
House
Neuss Committee On
Naval Affairs
Naval Affairs Committee
Navy Bil
Tilman
Lodge
Congress
Navy
Germans Halt Russian Drive in Galicia Amid Advances
German forces halted the Russian westward advance from Volhynia and Czernowitz and recaptured ground near Lutsk. Russian gains pushed Austrians back as three cities Gilhoka Zadov and Stroginetz fell en route to Lemberg. The setbacks occurred north of Lutsk against German resistance between the Ko vel Jutsk railroad and the Yurla river.
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London
Volhynia
Czernowitz
Sereth
Lemberg
Gilhoka
Zadov
Stroginetz
Lutsk
Kovel-Jutsk
Yurla
German Generals Removed Amid War Command Shakeup
London dispatch reports General von Falkephayn and Field Marshal Conrad von Hoetszendorf removed from posts as chiefs of the German and Austrian general staffs. The move signals a shakeup in central war command and strategic leadership.
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London
von Falkephayn
Conrad von Hoetszendorf
Eblefa
Stal’s
British Seize Steamer Pax Off Amsterdam
A British warship has seized the small steamer Pax carrying 400 tons of rice and 80 cases of cocoa. The vessel was bound for Germany when halted near Amsterdam on June 26.
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Amsterdam
Pax
Germany
Russians Claim Large Prisoner Capture Amid Volhynia Push
Russian war office reports 174 484 prisoners captured as advances continue in Volhynia and Galicia. Official statements describe repulsed German attacks near the Stole river and renewed Russian crossings of the Sereth as Austrian rear guards hold firm.
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Millnon
Volhynia
Galicia
London
Lemberg
Geneva
Tutuk-Kovel
Werlan
Brody
Pryemysjany
Werlin
Styr
Kolki
War Office
Gruzlatyn
Turina
Sereth
Austro- Hungarian War Office
House Convicts Marshall for Contempt of House
The House voted 208 to 85 to find District Attorney H Snowden Marshall of New York guilty of contempt for criticizing a subcommittee of the judiciary committee investigating impeachment procedures against Speaker Clark. A warrant will be issued for his arrest and he will be brought before the bar for punishment. The case stems from Marshall neutrality investigations.
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Washington
House
H. Snowden Marshall
New York
House of Representatives
Marshall
Judiciary Committee
Flr
Clark
Noted German airman slain on Western front
London dispatch says Lieutenant Immelmann, famed Berlin aviator who downed his fifteenth aeroplane May 17, was killed while reconnoitering on the western front. Chicago report says Professor Robert Hoxte of the University of Chicago killed himself at his home by cutting his throat amid continued illness.
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London
Berlin
Copenhagen
London Telegraph
Immelmann
Fifteenth
Hoxte Killa
Chicago
Robert &. Hoxte
University of Chicago
Thneas
Hoxte
Greece Accepts Entente Demands and Forms New Cabinet
Greece has accepted demands from the entente powers. AL Zalmis informed the French legation of the decision, and he has been entrusted with forming a new cabinet.
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Greece
Entente
Athens
AL Zalmis
Iowa Troops Ready for Mexican Border Duty
Adjutant General Logan reports Iowa National Guard units meet minimum strength and are in camp for Mexican Border service. Des Moines sees rapid troop influx with 1,200 daily, while trains receive brief, staged sendoffs amid nationwide mobilization. Col. George Morgan arrives to muster troops under federal service and oath.
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Logan
Washington
Iowa
Des Moines
Towa
Camp Dodge
Adj
Guy B. Logan
War Department
Iowa National Guard
Lne
Bien Gond
George Morgan
United States Army
Dea Moluas
Miliary Department
Adjutant General
Washington, D. C
Milla
Baker
Barry
Woman Avoids Operation After Vegetable Compound Help
In Astoria New Jersey Mrs John A Koenig recalls severe aches chills and back pain that led to a doctor recommending surgery. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with rapid improvement within two weeks and recovery enabling pleasant meals with her husband. She urges others to seek Pinkham's advice.
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Astoria
N. J
Lydia E. Pinkham
John A. Koenig
Flushing Avenue
Anstoris
Scheme Proved a Failure in a Noted Medical Sham
A sick Usht-listed official sought medical help after a friend named a specialist who charged four dollars for the first visit and two dollars for each subsequent one. The man paid two dollars at the door and waited for exam fees, but the doctor refused further examination, locking the payment and ending the farce.
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Taklog
Iowa Cavalry Mobilizes Quickly in Early War Effort
The Iowa Cavalry Troop B, based in Riverside and quartered at Mid River Park, moved to Iowa City within hours of mobilization orders. Capt. Glenn L. Laffer recruited sixty five men on the way to Maj. J. P. Howell, becoming the youngest captain in Iowa. Washington county claims the state’s first cavalry troop formation. Similar units followed in West Branch North English and Oxford.
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Iowa Cavalry
Iowa City
Iowa Cave
Iowa
Riverside
Washington County
United States
West Branch
North English
Oxford
Murder Charge Against Tompkins in Marshalltown
Marshalltown resident 45 year old E C Tompkins is jailed on a murder charge for the killing of Henry Alexander of Ferguson around April 1. Police say robbery motive. Alexander’s body found in Linn Creek, shown to be dead before thrown into the water. Alexander reportedly carried a large sum of money before death.
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Marshalltown
E. C. Tompkins
Henry Alexander
Ferguson
Naval officer corners girl at ball over introduced comrades
A witty exchange at a naval ball sets a tense tone as a naval officer asks a pretty girl her opinion of his companions. The girl replies with a sharp remark that she’s been placed in a difficult situation by his introductions.
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Hays
Baltimore
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