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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
1
Reports state the president has called out the National Guard from all states. The Montana regiment is among those mobilized in a broader national order. An attack led by a young officer Carranza is noted with uncertain details and fragmented text.
American forces withdrew after a rear guard action with Mexican bandits east of San Benito. Two bandits were killed, two wounded, no American casualties. The expedition had crossed the Rio Grande and camped near San Pedro awaiting developments. Troops pursued bandits toward Matamoros, with reports of a Mexican officer in Carranza uniform killed during the retreat.
The item provides a fragmented state and local news roundup from Butte with references to Montana mobilization, Fourth expedition, a Russian capture, auto accidents, house raids, voter outreach by Teague, Wilson era history, clubwomen praise, playhouses, and mining and financial notes amid miscellaneous columns.
Petrograd announces the fall of Czernowitz the capital of Bukovina after fierce river crossing fighting on the Pruth. General Lechnitzky’s forces seized the city by assault while Brusi loff’s troops repelled counterattacks during the river passage. German and Austrian reports say the Brida ant Cacenowitz garrison evacuated amid shellfire as Russians advanced toward Kovel. about 3,600 prisoners and nine machine guns were claimed by German forces.
June 18 Nogales Ariz reports all telephone and telegraph lines from the U S to Mexico cut by Sonora forces. Civilians stage demonstrations, Mexican authorities move refugees south, and trains shift to Magdalena. Calls for restraint echo as military figures and censorship raise alarm about American safety at the border.
Douglas June 18 immediate arrangements to bring out American employees of mines in Sonora met opposition by P Elias Calles military commander of Sonora who arrived at Agua Prieta unexpectedly. General Calles warned that if a crisis worsens he will go in person and ensure all men reach the border. The situation is critical and may be bridged in an unforeseen manner according to the general.
Secretary Baker announced a presidential order to mobilize militia for duty at the border to protect Americans. Troops will be sent where needed, with some units staying in home states for recruiting and maintenance. The move aims to deter bandits without entering Mexico unless necessary.
El Paso and Juarez brace as border tensions rise with Juarez garrison reinforced from Chihuahua City and Battery A of the New Mexico National Guard arriving to Fort Bliss. General Bell pledges full protection for law abiding Mexicans in El Paso, urges streets to stay clear, and authorities tighten security at crossings after a marijuana smuggling arrest. Two Americans reach Chihuahua City as more Mexican citizens drill along the river. Pershing expects expeditionary forces ready to act if needed, while the Mexican consulate plans to stay open pending higher authority guidance.
Special dispatch reports the war department directing immediate mobilization of Montana National Guard units at Fort Harrison. Aims to recruit 1,836 troops, with 12 companies to be mobilized by Tuesday and sent to the capitol region. Will Aiken acted as governor’s secretary due to Stewart’s absence. Lt. Gen. W. W. McDowell referenced.
President Wilson orders virtually the entire mobile strength of the national guard and the District of Columbia into federal service. About 100,000 men expected to report for immediate mobilization to support General Funston on the Mexican border, with possible further deployment if hostilities rise.
Acting Governor McDowell authorized the mobilization of the Second Montana regiment for border service with orders aligning with War Department directives. The plan, developed since May 10, envisions up to 12 companies and 1,200 men ready within two weeks, with Donohue in charge and Greenan coordinating from Helena. Recruiting offices in Butte, Helena, Missoula, Great Falls, and GlanivA prepare to raise units, with Fort Harrison to assemble companies once mobilized.
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