Star reports Carranza frees 23 American troopers
The Star confirms that Northern Mexico's Carranza orders the release of 23 American troopers captured at Carrizal and confined in Chihuahua City penitentiary. The action averts immediate conflict with the United States and may restore diplomatic relations. The Star notes its telegraphic service provided this early, ahead of rivals, and emphasizes its value to subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Virginia
Telegraphic
Carranza
Wilson
The
Star
Metropolitan
Winchester
Five More Men for Company Heading to Richmond Camp
First Lieutenant Fred S. Anderson and a recruiting detail from Company I Second Virginia Regiment left on the Shenandoah Special at 12 09 PM for the Richmond mobilization camp. The party includes Lieutenant Anderson Corporal Paul Spilman and Privates Larrick Lofton Ashley Brown all in uniform. They join five enlisted men Aulick Gibbons Roger Harford R L Johnson W A Locke Willey under Capt R Y Conrad for medical examination upon arrival.
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Fred. S. Anderson
Second
Virginia Regiment
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Staunton
Richmond
Liewt. Anderson
Paul Spilman
Carl Larrick
Clifton Lofton
Upton Ashley
James A. Brown
R. Y. Conrad
Anderson
Aulick Gibbons
Roger Harford
R. L. Johnson
W. A. Locke
Willey
United States Army
Miss Funkhouser Is Dr Wunder's Bride
A Winchester area wedding unites Eleanor Gertrude Funkhouser daughter of Captain and Mrs Funkhouser with Dr Charles Newman Wunder in the Woodward Presbyterian Church Woodstock Virginia The ceremony was by Rev J A McMurray with maid of honor bridesmaids and ushers named The couple will reside in Georgetown Texas where Wunder teaches at Southwestern University.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Presbyterian Church
Woodstock
Eleanor Gertrude Funkhouser
Funkhouser
Charles Newman Wander
J. A. McMurray
Margaret Virginia Funkhouser
W. B. McMillan
Georgetown
Texas
Helen Cunningham
Fairfield
Willie Joe Tompkins
Duffield
Louise Crawford
Mary Newman
Anne Moore Snyder
Margaret Vance Hoffman
Clayton
Philip Williams
M. L. Walton, Jr
Walter Newman
F. S. Tavenner
Douglas Newman
Virginia
Hester
Florence Elizabeth Hening
Arthur D. Henning
Ernest Basil Lowry
York
8. C
Henning
South Stewart Street
W. R. Rander
First Baptist
Koontz
Stanley
Faulkner
Mise Henning
Avery Lowry
Margaret Hathaway
Pedr Koonts
Ley
Mary Louise Henning
Alexander
Firat. Y
Hobor
of Honor’s
Lowry
Episcopal Female Institute
Nichmond Woman's College
Richmond
Van
The
Phi Delta
Preaching Services Toward July Sunday Faith Gatherings
Preaching set for Sunday July 2 at Carpers Valley 11 a m Macedonia 3 30 p m and Relief 8 p m Rev J A Anderson Winchester district presiding elder will preach at Carpers Valley morning E W Brubaker Pastor Read Moling and Seal Warner Rust Proof Corset ad Sth page shows ad copy.
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Carpers Valley
Macedonia
Relief
J. A. Anderson
Winchester
E. W. Brubaker
Death of Daniel McCoy in Washington tuberculosis camp
Winchester mourns Daniel McCoy a former well known resident who died near Washington D C after a year long illness at a tuberculosis camp. He was near his sixtieth birthday. Survived by a Washington widow and daughter his 105 year old mother and siblings in Winchester. Body to be brought by B and O Railroad to Mount Hebron Cemetery Chapel for 3 pm funeral and family burial in Mount Hebron.
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Winchester
Daniel McCoy
Washington, D. C
McCoy
Washington
Susan McCoy
Ellen C. Anderson
Messrs
Hugh
William A. McCoy
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Will Join Company B First Maryland in Mexico
Camp Harrington Maryland June 27 1916 letter from J L Harper says he will join Company B First Maryland Regiment in ten days and travel to Mexico. Also notes Buckwheat seed Cow Peas Soy Beans Sorghum seed Maine Seed Potatoes and addresses Mrs Morgan Jones visiting Washington.
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Winchester
Mexico
Laurel
Maryland
Maine
H. H. Baker
East Piccadilly St
Apt
Mexican Situation Eases After Release of U S Soldiers
The article reports the Mexican situation becoming less acute after U S soldiers were freed. President awaits Venustiano Carranza's answer defining his attitude. If the First Chief's reply is reasonably satisfactory force of arms will not be used for now. Lansing refuses mediation until the de facto government position is known. Two gunboats are ordered to Tampico oil fields and troops rush to the border with no halt in war prep.
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U.S
Parranza
Lansing
Congress
Tampico
Star
Washington
Tenth Cavalry
United States
Carranza
Wilson
White House
Executive Departments
Legislative Branch
Diplomatic Efforts to Avert Clash Over Troop Incident
Washington reports the Carrizal prisoners have been released with Gen Funston confirming their transfer to Juarez and pending arrival. Secretary Lansing rejects mediation offers while awaiting Carranza’s reply to Wilson’s ultimatum. The U S urges restraint as both sides weigh diplomacy versus possible armed action amid the Mexican crisis.
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Gen
Funston
Garcia
General Trevino
Carrizal
Juarez
Mexican situation under watchful waiting as tensions rise
U S officials report no halt to war preparations despite freed Tenth Cavalry troopers. Carranza's attitude toward U S security remains unsettled as guards and supplies flow to the border. Commander Burrage orders gunboats Machias and Marietta to Tampico defense positions amid threats to oil fields. refugee ship movements noted.
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Washington
Tenth Cavalry
Carranza
Carrizal
United States
National Guard
Carranza prisoner release eases White House stance
The release of Carrizal prisoners reduces urgency for President Wilson to brief Congress. Secretary Lansing told Latin American delegates that official word must come through diplomatic channels before considering mediation. Carranza soldiers looted the Nogales consulate, prompting a formal State Department note.
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United States
Carranza
Carrizal
Lansing
Riano
Department
United Staes
Calderon
State Department
Nogales
Sonora
Rom Nogales
Arizona
Musician William Goss Joins Company I in Camp
Richmond report says Musician William Goss of Winchester is with Company I now in camp awaiting orders over the Mexican situation. Goss, previously with a Pennsylvania employer, volunteered when called and arrived Monday evening to join his unit for mobilization.
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Richmond
Winchester
William Goss
Goss
Pennsylvania
Lucy Goss
Secretary Daniels To Speak At Staunton
Statewide interest grows for the Virginia State Press Association convention to be held July 25 26 and 27 in Staunton. Secretary of the Navy Daniels will speak on Preparedness at the News Theater July 25 joining John Barrett Pan American Congress president and GOP gubernatorial candidates J Taylor Elyson John Garland Pollard and Westmoreland Davis on the program.
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Virginia State Press Association
Staunton
Association
R. 8. Barrett
Alexandria
Navy
Daniels
John Barrett
Pan-American Congress
Barrett
Latin-American Nationa
United States
Virginia
J. Taylor Elyson
John Garlang
Pollard
Westmoreland
Davis
French Hold Line at Verdun Repels German Attack
Paris reported the French line held at Verdun after a German attempt to advance in the Thiaumont region failed under French fire. A heavy night bombardment persisted along the Meuse as British attacks on the western front were repulsed and German forces reported to have stormed the Nieman river on the eastern front.
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Paris
Thiaumont
Verdun
Fature
French War Office
Meuse
West Front
War Office
Nieman River
Jones indicates not rejected in physical exam for border service
The Star reported a man named Jones was rejected on physical examination at Richmond but this proved erroneous. Robert L. Jones of this city passed the test and will accompany Company I to the border with the Second Regiment. Mrs. Jones confirmed via telegram that her husband passed and will deploy. The rejected man was W. Jones.
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The
Star
Jones
Richmond
Robert L. Jones
Robert 1
W. Jones
Shirley Carter Sends $26 Check For Soldiers Families
Mr Shirley Carter forwards a $26 check to aid the families of militiamen from Company I who have gone to the front. In a letter to Editor Star dated June 28 1916 he expresses strong support and cordial regards as he contributes to the fundraiser.
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Shirley Carter
Fomenting Strikes Indictment Proceeding Against Officials
Federal Judge Wolverton overruled the motion to quash the indictment charging Congressman Frank Buchanan ex Congressmen Robert Fowler and former Attorney General Monnett with violating the Sherman law. They allegedly fomented strikes in munition plants via the Labor National Peace Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wolverton
Frank Buchanan
Robert Fowler
Monnett
Labor National Peace Council
Wheat Insurance Ads and Local Visit Notes
Wheat insurance offered against hail fire and lightning by Hansbrough Carter and Sea H R Bryarly and Bro. and Low est rates from Mr and Mrs Joseph McCartney returning to Hagerstown Maryland after several weeks here. Mrs H D Fuller and daughter Miss Douglas Fuller return from Frederick Maryland after visiting Miss Antoinette Markell.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Joseph McCartney
Hagerstown
H. D. Fuller
Douglas Fuller
Antoinette Markell
Frederick
Notice to all members of Company I Second Virginia Regiment
All persons having enrolled with Dhills ag 1 members of Company I Second Va Regiment contracted after 4 are called to report to the barracks and mail the proper form to the undersigned Lieutenant R T Barton Company T Second Va Regiment.
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Ginia Regiment
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Bibsali
Miss Funkhouser
Dr. Wunder
Daniel W’coy
Camp Harrington
the Star
J. L. Harper
Sam Harper
S. Market Street
Mrs. Morgan Jones
War Department
Barrage
Nebraska
Vera Cruz
Machias
Marietta
Burrage
Wheeling
Consul Rogers
Rogers
Mexico City
Foreign Office
Chihuahua City
Arredondo
City
Secretary Daniels
Wire
Sea H. R Bryarly & Bro
Ip-F
Henning Home
Florence Elizabeth Henning
Winc
South Carolina
S. C
Lieut
R. T. Barton
Regt
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