Carranza warned as U S notes demand troop withdrawal
Washington dispatch reports an American note delivered to Ambassador Arredondo rebuking Carranza for the tone of his government, insisting on U S rights and warning of consequences if American border protection were challenged. The note urges Mexican authorities to arrest bandits and protect American lives and property, with a threat of grave actions if disobeyed. A special train was planned to evacuate Americans as anti American demonstrations grew in Mexico City.
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United States
Mexico
T Wasitington
Ialgersty
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Shot at Flag Gold over Consulate Border Incident
An Associated Press report from Douglas Arizona describes a tense anti American demonstration at Cananea where Mexican bullets fired at an American flag near a consulate area. At daybreak the flag fluttered in the breeze amid the unrest and tensions.
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Associated Press
Douglas
Ariz
Conant W. A. Julian
Cananea
Wan
Fear of Mexican Raid Triggers Bank Move of Gold Reserve
Washington June 20 Comp Piller Villa announced he authorized one of the largest banks on the border to remove its gold reserve to an unspecified location for fear of a Mexican attack. He declined to name the bank and said it was not located at El Pano.
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Washington
Piller Villa
el Pano
Midway shaft upgrade boosts prospect in Tonopah region
Inspection highlights a major midsection advance at Midway Consolidated. New central shaft, stronger equipment, and improved ore access lift hopes for sustained development. Sample returns include $70 to $24 per ton, with mining plans adjusting to avoid premature stoping while exploration continues. MIS. FREDEATRIOT and children return from Laing today.
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Midway
Tonopah
Weil
Sonanss |Wan
Doug Tna
Jean
Breceia
Montana
Atinger
Seidith
Iran
Rome
Ensoyine & Heavy Tonnawe
Wanted at Once Frontier Militia Deployment Urged
June dispatches indicate Abe Wy Automate Prec requests Washington send funds to station militia along the Mexican border from Brownsville to the Pacific coast. War Department telegraphic inquiries for information prompt orders for troop movement as forces in some states prepare to move.
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Abe Wy
San Antonio
Pumiton
Washington
Brownsville
Pacific Coast
Funelou
War Department
Admiral Winslow Orders Pursuit Of San Diego Tasked South
San Diego commander Admiral Wittlow and destroyers Hull Traxton Mopkins sail south after departure. They are under orders to overtake the San Diego and receive stations from Admiral Winslow. Pacific reserve cruisers Pittsburg and Colorado ordered to proceed south.
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Prome
San Diego
Admiral Wittlow
Guaquina
Mazatlan
Hull
Traxton
Mopkins
Winslow
Pittsburg
Colorado
Pacific Reserve
Fighting Force of the Regulars Enlistment and Ranks Described
Under the army act of August 24 112 enlistment is seven years with four in active service and three on furlough. Monthly pay ranges from 15 to 18 for privates and 21 to 76 for noncommissioned officers with rations clothing bedding and medical aid. Service in the Philippines and China adds 20 percent to the pay. The U S Army limits strength to 100000 with regiments and battalions in cavalry field artillery infantry engineers coast artillery and Philippine scouts plus staff corps and Indian scouts.
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U. S. Army
Army
Philippines
China
Army of
The
United States
Engineers
Porto Rico
Infantry
Philippine Scouts
Hospital Corps
Three Towns Taken by the Russians Reported
Associated Press reports Petrograd June 20 that Russian forces occupied Seadova Strongville and Guboka. The three towns fell as Russian advances continue across the region amid ongoing war operations and official briefings.
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Associated Prean
Petrograd
Break Through Russian Line Near Lutsk Amid Attacks
Berlin dispatch reports troops breaking the Russian line northwest of Lutsk, pushing forward at several points. Paris reports three German assaults northwest of hill 321 repulsed by machine gun fire as bombardment intensifies around Vaux, Chapitre, and Chattent.
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Acneeteted Prema
Berlin
Lutsk
Paris
Vaux
Chapitre
Chattent
RUMORED SLaughter INCIDENTS REPORTED ON MEXICAN BORDER
Passengers arriving at Matamoras report a Monterey rumor that a party of Americans at Cerralvo Nuevo Leon were massacred. It is also said Americans were taken from a train outside Monterey and killed.
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Brownsville
Texas
Matamoras
Monterey
Cerralvo
Nuevo Leon
Nevada Adjutant General Called On For 600 Men
Nevada Adjutant General Maurice J Sullivan travels to Carson City at Gov Boyle’s request to discuss forming a 600 man National Guard peace force. The governor says recruitment should fill the full strength within thirty days with Capt H L Applewaite aiding, while telegrams of volunteers pour in.
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Maurice J. SuLlivan
Nevada
Carson City
Boyle
H. L. Applewaite
U. A
University of Nevada
Col. Sullivan
Carrion
Sinaloa Tensions Escalate After Mazatlan Clash
Washington reports an ultimatum to declare war looming as General Florea of Sinaloa uses force against the United States. Commander Kavanaugh of the Annapolis gunboat reportedly faced warnings after Sunday clashes at Mazatlan. Mexican government troops press from Mazatlan toward Del Rio, intent on attacking along the Rio Grande corridor.
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Washington
Kavanaugh
United States
Annapolis
Florea
Carranza
Sinaloa
Mazatlan
Mexicali
del Rio
Rio Grande
Engte Pass
Navy Rendezvous at Magdalena Bay
June 20 dispatch reports the navy ready to seize Mexican Pacific ports, with ships capable of neutralizing minor land batteries. Smaller gunboats evacuate American citizens and foreigners while a mobilized fleet gathers near Magdalena Bay. Aviation units stand by on North islands, and California militia prepare to cover the western border of Mexico.
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Bandingo
Pacrfic
al i
Win
Magdalena Bay
Aviation Corps
North Islands
Mexico
California
Threat to Tie Up Pacific Coast Shipping Issued
San Francisco reports a renewed threat by unions to disrupt Pacific coast shipping unless owners compel nonunion workers to resign. The motive cited is the weekend killing of union member Thomas Olsen, fueling tensions as labor unrest spreads.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Thomas Olsen
Contest for Goddess of Liberty heats up at Airdome ball
Candidates vie for the Goddess of Liberty title with Helene Dugan leading, closely chased by Nellie Holland and Elizabeth Merver. Tonight at Monters' ball in the Airdome, Julius Goldsmith's five piece orchestra will open the dance as standings update.
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Helene Dugan
Imaaite
Kirls
Neila Holland
Eilenbethy
Merver
Thelman Scott
Oulse Dilworth
Rath Kelty
Manhattan
Vere Praner
Verne O'Wonnell
Helen
Kineetia
Lauretia Walah
Troops Mobilizing on Pacific Coast
On June 20 guardsmen across California, Oregon, Washington, Montana and Idaho began rapid mobilization for deployment to the south. Reported numbers suggest nine to ten thousand troops encamped within three days. Alaska plans an infantry regiment as states push recruiting amid the Wilson call.
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Associated Prean
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
California
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Idaho
South
Alaska
Trains Carry War News as Carranza Forces Move
June 20 report from El Paso says troop trains from Mexico City head toward Juarez where Gen Francisco Serrano has set headquarters and seized the free zone. Trevino controls the Northwestern railroad aiming to strike Pershing’s column near Namiquipa. An American outpost at the base holds guards against possible Carranza attacks while Juarez fortifications rise near the International Bridge. The article also outlines the Army and National Guard strength under the Cumberlnd bill, plus new wartime provisions for nitrate plants and training camps.
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AL Paso
Mexico
Juarez
Francisco Serrano
Free Zone
Trevino
Pershing
Namiquipa
National Guard
Tonopah Thermometer Readings Reported at Noon
Official readings from the therm observer at Tonopah note relative humidity at 2 p.m. of 22 percent. The record mentions today and a year ago with noon readings and unspecified wine remnants.
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Tonopah
Rushing Supplies to the Interior
June 20 dispatch reports no change in the Mexican situation as both sides stay in preliminaries toward a final border locking. Supplies move to the Perthing forces with more guards and quartermasters rushing by rail. A first Carransin offensive is seen as a war trigger, with New York and Pennsylvania militia nearly fully equipped and aviation support ready for deployment across the line.
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Horna
Trainroad
New York
Pennsylvania
Iiftoly
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