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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1916
Page
1
Troops of the Third Cavalry under Major Anderson crossed the border near Brownsville and engaged attackers, source says unclear if bandits or Mexican troops. Pershing and Carranza leaders exchanged warnings as border tensions rise and National Guard plans probe possible mobilization.
Order of Railroad Conductors and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and Railway Labor Union join in a memorial service at the I O O F Hall 2320 Washington Avenue Sunday at 10 15 a m sharp. Members urged to attend and the public invited.
General Funston prepares to act swiftly against bandits along the Mexican border. Troops under de facto government command, including near Brownsville, coordinate to pursue raiders who attacked a cavalry camp at San Ignacio while Carranza forces draw attention. Border fortifications and troop movements are intensified with possible cross-border actions and dispersal of forces along key stations from Eagle Pass to Laredo.
Five cowboys from Orden Horse Sales Company were cleared of assault charges after Municipal Judge George Barden dismissed counts against Robert Shepherd Dick Lee and D J White on defense motion. Prosecution argued Covey identified by ten witnesses. defense questioned officer identity and discretion. Witnesses including Lloyd Treseder and Elliott Tracy corroborated, with further testimony expected.
Reports from London and Paris describe ongoing Russian offensives with heavy artillery, plus Italian gains at Malka, Folia, Monte Magar and Monte Mare. The Eden destroyer is sunk after a collision in the English Channel with 31 crew saved and 3 officers missing. German ships torpedoed in the Baltic and French bombardments near Verdun and Avocourt are noted, with various battles and prisoner counts reported.
June 17 volunteers were urged to operate Urania in the event of a train crash. The appeal, issued by the Pennsylvania Railroad general manager, addressed railway employees and urged readiness to assist in an emergency.
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