United States War Footing Amid Mexican Tensions
United States declares rapid military mobilization to protect American lives and property. General Pershing reportedly faced by a Mexican army of 500000 with strong positions and supplies. A joint congressional resolution seeks use of national guard beyond U S borders. quick militia mobilization follows presidential order. Carranza warns against overt acts as tensions rise between nations.
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Carranza
Pershing
Congress
United States
National Guard to be used as offensive force in Mexico
Washington reports the administration seeks congressional authorization to deploy the militia outside the United States. President Wilson weighs volunteers but aims to avoid war, while Carranza warns against withdrawal. Units mobilize, borders brace for possible conflict as Navy and Army prepare for action.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Mobile National Guard
Carranza
State Department
White House
Americam
Mexi
Death in motor crash on Pike leaves Harry Canter badly hurt
A fatal motor crash on the Pike claims one life and injures Harry Canter who is reported in serious condition. Police and emergency services responded to the scene as investigators begin work on the wreck.
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Pike
Williams to Address Virginia Bar Meeting in July
The Virginia State Bar Association plans its annual meeting July 11 to 13 at Hotel Chamberlin Ola Point Comfort with special hotel and railroad rates. Highlights include opening by president Eppa Hunton Jr and a banquet to follow. R Gray Williams will deliver a paper on Changes in Virginia wills law. Lindley M Garrison will give the annual address.
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Virginia State Bar Association
Chamberlin
Ola Point Comfort
Lewis C. Williams
Richmond
Eppa Hunton, Jr
R. Gray Williams
Wiitchester
Virginia
Henry W. Anderson
Lindley. M. Garrison
New York
Winchester
Navy orders more gunboats to watch Mexico
Secretary Daniels ordered several additional gunboats and small craft on both coasts to Mexican waters as a precaution. Rear Admiral Winslow to select vessels for Veracruz and Tampico, with possible future additions if needed.
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Washington
Daniels
Mexican
Winslow
West Coast
Benson
Navy Department
Veracruz
Tampico
30 inch Peerless Thresher with Blower for sale
Auction note lists a 30 inch Peerless Thresher with blower offered at 250 dollars. The fragment mentions ip eed tt and names BRED L GLAIZE as possible associated identifiers.
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Bred. L
Glaize
Virginia Association of Colleges and Schools for Girls meets at Chatham
The tenth meeting at Chatham Episcopal Institute reports progress on standardization and college entrance exams. Reforms include dropping certificate privileges in 1919 and stricter general-exams with emphasis on school recommendations. Miss Elizabeth P. Cleveland elected president with Miss Kath Glass acting president duties.
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Virginia Association of Colleges and Schools For Girls
Chatham Episcopal Institute
Radford State Normal School
Elizabeth P. Cleveland
Bern
Harrisonburg State Normal School
Virginia Valley
Charles Evans
Randolph Macon Institute
H. G. Hoffsinger
Virginia Internment College
James Cannon
Blackstone College
Mary Sommerville Gammon
Stuart Hall
Fredericksburg State Normal School
Cleveland
Chatham
J. P. McConnell
Radford State Normal
Miss Kath Glass
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Winchester
Barn Destroyed by Lightning After Storm in Frederick County
A barn on Ollie McIIiwee’s farm in Frederick County was struck by lightning during a heavy evening storm and burned down with its contents. The remodeled barn housed little feed and no implements, with an estimated loss around $1000, partly insured.
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Star Today
Star Tannery
Frederick County
Ollie MeIiwee
McIiiwee
Tavenner announces engagement of Bessie Tavenner
Miss Lucia Tavenner announces the engagement of her niece Miss Bessie Lucille Tavenner of Unison Virginia to Mr Harry Preston Swartz of Summit Point Jefferson County. The marriage takes place at the bride's home The Maples on June 20 at 7 o'clock in the evening.
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Lucia Tavenner
Bessie Lucille Tavenner
Unison
Harry Preston Swartz
Summit Point
Jefferson County
W L Fultz Offers Limestone Land Loans In Virginia
Local real estate notice announces loan availability from five thousand to ten thousand dollars for limestone land. W L Fultz invites immediate consultation at No 11 13 Court Square Winchester Virginia.
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W. L. Fultz
Court Square
Winchester
Military mobilization call sparks local enlistment
Company 1 now under orders to mobilize ten men for service on the Mexican border. Local men volunteer in large numbers. Recruitment stations opened at company barracks and at Lieut. F. Anderson's store as the MIL whistle calls and fire bells ring. no marching orders issued yet.
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F. Anderson
Orders Issued for Mobilization of Second Virginia Regiment
Luray Virginia June 19 1016 commanding officer orders the Second Virginia Regiment to mobilize for general federal service at once. The command is told to recruit all possible men and report readiness and strength, taking good men regardless of distance. Colonel R F Leedby commands.
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Luray
Virginia
Winchester
R. F. Leedpy
Company I Mobilizes from Winchester Virginia
Company I of the Second Virginia Regiment at Winchester begins mobilization efforts as troops prepare for deployment. Local barracks report increased activity and recruitment drives underway amid wartime buildup.
Bus Line Changes Hands In Winchester Area
H B Sellies purchased the Winchester Berryville and Blue Mountain stage line from H C Borden and will continue the business. Calls will be received at Central Garage, Bell phone 308. The same schedule remains in effect.
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H B. Sellies
Winchester, Berryville
Blue+mont
H. C. Borden
Central Garage
Bell
Russians advance toward Lemberg after Czernowitz capture
Paris reports intensified German bombardment west of the Meuse while Russian forces push toward Lemberg after taking Czernowitz. Austrian retreat widens as Russians cross the Czernowita line, with fighting extending to Hil 321 and surrounding areas.
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Petrograd
Czersnowitz
Lemberg
Czernowita
Paris
Meuse
Hil
Dead Man's Hill
Chattancourt
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