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Delay, however, helps Army to get into shape to meet whatever situation may develop.
28 Jun 1916
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
1
Delay, however, helps Army to get into shape to meet whatever situation may develop.
Fearful dispatches from Washington on June 27 report pressure on Carranza to release American prisoners within 48 hours. The U S war department pushes mobilization of the National Guard to back regulars before any aggressive moves, with Congress to be involved if action proceeds. Delays benefit the enemy as state troops rush south, cargo trains move in, and efforts to evacuate Americans from Mexico continue.
Major General Leonard Wood, commander of the Department of the Mast, issued a statement denouncing the present system as inadequate and calling for changes to strengthen organization and efficiency. He stressed the need for unity and clearer lines of command to improve operations.
Senate approved a sundry civil appropriation of 128 million for general expenses and resumed debate on post office funding. House appropriations reported 250.9 million for national guard pay and operations. Measures for national guard mobilization, military academy passage, naval militia review, and rural credit and federal farm loan packages advanced. Conference reports approved and sessions adjourned until Wednesday noon.
The 24 hour weather shows a high near 99 and a low around 59 with clear skies and a 5 PM reading of 40. A city bank clearing indicates delays in mobilization due to laws restricting local militia from keeping extra equipment in armories. General Wood predicts reforms to the national militia equipment system after the Mexican trouble.
British consul in Chihuahua City reports 23 American troops from Carrizal interned in the Chihuahua penitentiary, including 21 privates and 2 sergeants of the Tenth Cavalry. Two slightly wounded, one shoulder wound and one knee flesh wound. They are fed well, have exercise space, and are considered safe with medical care.
Mexico City reports say US forces under General Pershing abandoned Bachimba and San Geronimo to concentrate north. Carranza forces occupy these positions to block further American advances as Col. Hernandez nears with rebel troops. Zapata commander Cefaco offers troops to the Vera Cruz military, Carraza accepts.
The Florida Mast Coast Railroad company said on this date that starting July 1 all employees who reach age 11 will be retired. Employees with at least ten years of service prior to retirement will receive a pension equal to two percent of their salary at retirement for each year of service.
A June dispatch from Montevideo reports Lieutenant Ernest Shackleton returning to Port Stanley after failing to rescue his Antarctic expedition's main group on Elephant Island due to heavy ice. He extends gratitude to the Uruguayan government for placing a vessel at his disposal.
Walker J Hines, chairman of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway executive committee, was today elected chairman of the board of directors in New York.
The article details how a lawyer’s sharp questions expose numerous inconsistencies in the ARPET case. Youth suspects connected to a murder face revised testimony after intense cross examining.
The Orpet murder case in Waukegan continues with William H Orpet on the stand. David R Joslyn probes his letters to Marion Lambert, seeking veiled allusions and motives while questioning about cyanide and drug store purchases. The packed courtroom, mainly women, witnesses tense exchanges as Orpet’s composure wanes under cross examination.
June 27 report from Columbus details a panic as fifty Mexican garrison troops at Ascension eighty miles south of the border fled a line of United States trucks. The trucks were delivering supplies and the garrison, misreading the approach, dashed for cover. The men had not returned by late hours.
The witness faced aggressive questioning from counsel as attorneys pressed for consistency on who loved whom and whether a note was sarcasm. After intense back and forth the witness gradually relaxed, sticking to earlier statements about affection for Marion and the timing of events.
Counsellor Polk of the state department declined to discuss mediation with lawyer Charles A. Douglas who relayed that Carranza would agree to mediation with the military status quo. Luis Cabrera telegrammed Douglas that Carranza was willing to enter such an agreement, but Polk said he could not negotiate with an unauthorized envoy. Carranza reportedly cannot enforce the status quo.
Wink, Washington June 27 A proposal by five moving picture weekly news services to boost recruiting for the navy through pictures showing American ships at Vera Cruz was accepted today by Secretary Daniels New York June 27 Major Cartman United States signal Service supervising civilian and national guard aviator mobilization held a conference with the Aero Club of America receiving a list of men ready to enter aviation service At least 200 national guard officers have asked for transfer to aviation duty.
Carrie Chapman Catt and suffrage leaders informed senators that they were content to have the senate vote on the Susan Anthony constitutional amendment without further debate. A conference stressed the time needed to dispose of appropriation bills.
The quartermaster department announces supplies for an army of 200000 men for thirty days along the Mexican border. It details 2500 motor transport trucks, bids for 400 automobiles, and units from New York New Jersey Massachusetts Connecticut and Vermont en route. Total strength listed 5389 for various infantry artillery and support units. The Twelfth New York National Guard is to depart soon with 18000 men. New York troops to remain together if fighting occurs.
Salt Lake City Utah June 27. The first Utah field artillery battery left via the Salt Lake route tonight for Nogales Aziz. The unit numbers 142 men and five officers with four mounted guns.
Troops in the central department will move to the border as soon as reasonably ready, regardless of full horse and supply status, Maj. Gen. Barry reports at headquarters in Chicago on June 27.
Washington June 27 The District of Columbia guardsmen were ordered to the border and will likely train for Bishee tomorrow. A battalion of negro infantry was mustered into federal service late today though the White Infantry regiment under General Wood’s order has not qualified due to strength. Additional signal troops and about a dozen officers have been mustered in.
The Third Battalion of the Third Infantry with the Oregon National Guard entrained at Camp Withycombe in Jackamas for San Diego California late today. The move follows routine training and mobilization procedures.
Guards were doubled at the Texas State Capitol in Austin amid the Mexican situation. Orders were issued to seize all suspicious Mexicans entering the buildings.
United States Consul J H W Johnson met with General Alfredo Steaut and de facto Mata Bereng district commander during his Matamoros visit. Johnson quoted Steaut saying a handshake with General James Pather could occur half an hour before any break in relations. Tears filled General Nicent's eyes as he spoke.
Theodore Roosevelt was invited to dine with Charles Hughes at the Republican presidential nominee’s New York hotel at 7:30 tonight. The detail was learned locally as arrivals from an eventful day unfolded.
Governor George A. Carlson fires M. P. Capp, warden of the Buens Vista state reformatory, after a hearing and charges of neglect, malfeasance, and inhumane inmate punishment. He replaces Capp with Ro L. Shaw amid reports of escapes and abuse claims.
Read Admiral De Bouay retired writes that the German submarine U five has sunk several French British and Japanese steamers after carrying a letter from Kim beror William to King Alfonso. He urges an investigation and says Spanish authorities could welcome the sub at Cartotena with supplies during raids. A separate Philadelphia report notes a rush order for 20 million rounds of small arms ammunition to be sent to San Antonio Texas from a government arsenal.
Troops discover raiders’ tracks and vow to press the chase into the territory of the Southern Republic. A swift pursuit is expected as forces move to intercept any threats along the border.
Report from Columbus New Mexico says a trio of masked outlaws murdered William Parker and his wife at their isolated ranch southwest of Huechita. Their bodies were found shot multiple times in a bedroom after looting. Border patrol and couriers report a large gang may be involved as pursuers comb the area.
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