American Troops Advance Into Juarez Amid Border Fighting
United States forces continue the border push into Juarez to suppress Villista forces after cross border fire into El Paso. Army units including armored cars and infantry engage near the race track as casualties mount on both sides with Carranza authorities reporting townspeople fleeing and martial order being re established.
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62D Field Artillery
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Negro
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Mexico
End of Telegraph Strike Seen by Union Leaders
Chicago June 16. President Konenkamp and union officials hailed a postmaster general promise to bring strikers and company representatives together. They praised Secretary Morrison of the American Federation of Labor for coordinating with Burleson to seek talks.
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J. Konenkamp
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Burleson
Pres. Konenkamp
Konenkamp
Secretary Baker Urges 500000 Man Army
Secretary of War Baker told the senate that 500000 troops are needed, calling a 300000 man force unsafe. He urged expanding the army bill, while warning of border security needs and the requirement for a strong reserve on or near the border.
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Washington
Baker
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FLIERS Alcock and Brown Reach London After Trans Atlantic Flight
Galway June 16 The Vickers plane that crossed from Newfoundland to Ireland landed in boggy ground near Clifden. Capt. Alcock and Lt. Brown planned to continue to London by train and boat tomorrow. They credited nursing the engine and not opening throttle, noting 120 mph with favorable wind and noting heated clothing.
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New Foundland
London
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Aly W. Brown
England
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Brown
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Balloon and airplane futures debated after NC-4 crossing
June 16 report covers Commander Read and crew reflecting on the potential of balloons for commercial travel and the enduring promise of airplanes. Read expresses homesickness and pride, while praise for Ensign Redd’s radio work signals transoceanic flight’s growing role. reports from England and France detail reception and pending official tour decisions.
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France
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H. G. ‘Redd
Automobiles Collision in Vincennes Injures Cars
At the corner of Sixth and Main in Vincennes Samuel R. Stevens district organizer for the Order of Owls and a Hatfield Palmer employee Mr Jones collided Sunday evening. Jones’s car had a smashed wheel a punctured tire and a dent. Both men paid 11 dollars for speeding at the Vincennes court.
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Order of Owls
Jones
Hatfield & Palmer Company
Sixth
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Vincennes
Stevens
Vincennes Court
Navy appropriation bill advances with $500 million increase
Washington June 116 The House passed the naval appropriation bill carrying five hundred million dollars after refusal to grant the requested increase. The Senate proceedings and other items followed.
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Washington
Lecy
Daniels
House
Designate officer to hear employee complaints
Washington June 16 all telephone companies to appoint immediately an officer to receive complaints from employees an order issued today by Postmaster Burleson notice of designation to be posted on a bulletin board The action aims to clarify the system for handling employee grievances across the industry.
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Washington
Gan
Peace conference hears Irish republic hearing request
Paris June 16 The American delegation said it reported to the peace conference the Senate resolution seeking a hearing for representatives of the Irish republic. High Rock residents, the Dillons, Williamses, and Potts families joined a dinner with music, photos, and a rock trip. Ice cream and cake were served.
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Evelyn
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Clara
Alford Potts
Rock
Wilson plans nationwide tour to sell peace treaty
President Wilson, still in Paris, aims to return home within ten days and immediately pitch the league of nations pact to the people. A tentative itinerary includes major cities as he prepares to urge ratification, hoping to reach Congress with the treaty before leaving Paris.
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Romanasion
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League of Nationa
Washington
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Saar Valley
Rhine District
Robert J. Bende
League of Nations
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Congress
Annual Elocution Contest At St Simon’s School
The annual elocution contest for pupils of St Simon’s Boys School and St Simon’s Academy was held Sunday night in the school hall. A large crowd attended as contestants delivered excellent readings and the judges faced difficulty selecting winners.
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J Earle ‘Fyompees
Flavian A Jax
William P. Dewleans
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