Villa Soldier of Fortune
Edward O Reill recounts Villa's rise and brutal tactics in the Mexican struggle. Fierro, Pani, and the Butcher figures clash as Villa's forces conquer cities, execute enemies, and clash with Carranza and Huerta. The piece traces his capital march, alliances with Zapata, friction with Washington, and mounting border raids.
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Enlist Or Be Drafted In New National Army Plan
Announcement from Washington delays push for at least ten days as men aged 21 to 31 face selection. About 10,000 registrants may be assigned June 5 with many eventually drafted into a new national army. Draft likely the week of July 23. states must form exemption boards. Texas may supply around 20,000 on first call. many enlistments in National Guard and regular army counted toward total.
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Texas Draft May Demand 28000 Mems With Aut Dependants
Texas prepares to supply 28000 men for the draft. The plan aims to recruit men with dependents who are physically fit and will be called. It argues enlistment in the National Guard or regular army offers advantages over awaiting the draft in the guard, under Texans leading and connected to home folk. The message stresses home-country service as more desirable and notes time remains to sign up before mandatory standards extend.
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