American Flier Victor Chapman Killed in Aerial Duel
Victor Chapman son of John Jay Chapman of New York was killed fighting for France. The 33 year old aviator, a student at L’école des Beaux Arts, joined the Foreign Legion and rose to the Franco-American Flying Corps. He matched bullets in combat near French lines, brought down three German aircraft, and was killed when his plane fell. His father said, Good. my son’s life was given to a good cause.
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Sergt. Prince
Corps
Father
Paris
Victor Chapman
New York
Norman Proce
Accras
Victor F Chapman
John Jay Chapman
Chapman
Barrytown
Chap Man
LiEvole Des Beaux Arts
Foreign Legion
Flying Corps
Ms. Machina
Paria
Freight for Mexico Halted by Customs Orders
Customs officials at the Mexican border ordered hold ups on freight shipments into Mexico and advised railroads to keep rolling stock on the American side. Treasury officials said the action was under general cooperation instructions with no specific embargo. The move aims to protect railroads’ assets and prevent equipment from being diverted for potential troop transport in wartime.
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Merxico
Ure
Treasury
Uitary
Mexico
DODGE James Edward death notice June 4 1916
James Edward son of Joseph L and Mons Dodge died at 2 55 PM at 3475 Fourteenth Street North funeral to be announced later.
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Norri
Dao A
Fifth Street
Mary E
Arison Norrs
Keane Cornell Knights of Columbia
Uke Reith
St Teresas Church
Flynn
How American Forces Are Expected to Invade Mexico
A report outlines anticipated U S military actions aimed at Mexico, detailing strategic objectives, possible routes, and potential international reactions. Analysts discuss logistics, force deployment, and political implications for regional security.
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Mexico
Carranza Delays Reply On American Note
Unclear dispatch reports General Carranza will delay reply to the American note. Officials say content will be referred to Washington conferences and dates remain unsettled. The situation involves Marico City officials and pending diplomatic notes.
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Marico City
Fina
Carranza
Ccnusances
Witans
Maion
Prisoners Parade Strip Tees As Mob Jeers In Chihuahua
Seventeen American troopers captured at Carrizal are marched through Chihuahua City in naked uniforms. Mexican guards and soldiers watch as civilians heckle and throw objects, shouting kill the gringos while authorities keep the crowd at bay and threaten to fire on any assault.
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el Paso
Tex
Iuna
Chihuahua
Carrizal
Chihuahua City
Lew Spullsbury
Trevino
Jacinto Trevino
Northeast
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George Pearhorsts” Sons, Inc
Capitol Street
Lincoln
Orarles
George F F. A. Speare Sons
H Street
N. W
Almus R. Speare
Willis B. Speare
Establahad
Fife Saale
Brnoglewnia Hotel
Moe
Shulonet de Saree
Frank Geier’s Sons CO
North
Thos M. Hindle
Undertaker
Tunbelmer
WM H. Sardo & CO
FONE
Neitara
Thos S. Sergeon
Stow
W.R Speare
F Street
Cinan
Walders
Gaige
Ce UN
Tarrizal
NCF
Arizona
Jaymas
Eagle Pass
Torreck
Monterey
Mexico City
Eri
Trevie
Gulf
Cal
Manzanillo
Vera Cruz
Tampico
Scott Ano
West Coast
US Army
NAVY
Villa Bandits
American Mine
Lenegas
Thea Compans
To-Kalon Co., Inc
Inara
Jona
U. S
Meath
Ichant Tailor
I. Haas & Co
Pa. Ave
Howland
R. Harris & CO
the Jewelers
Goldheim
Fabrica
Young Men's Tailor
7Th Street
Berwich
Young
Lars
Gael
Percel ' S
Palm Beach
Pwearteur
Sai
Nuwsvarrell Rchlye
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