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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1916
Page
1
Montana boys of the Second Regiment will be at Port Harrison Friday to move companies as part of reassignment. Local observers expect a orderly drill and troop movements. officials note no disruption to civilian activities during the exercise.
Transportation arranged and mobilization to be quickly completed as the Second regiment prepares to entrain for Fort Harrison Thursday. Tents to be pitched and contractors hired for fort setup while awaiting maximum enlistment. Hoffmann designated to muster and bring units into service Friday. Railroads ready to move troops and supplies as applications pour in from recruiting offices across towns with several companies near full strength.
Washington authorities announce that civil service employees who join the national guard and are absent for service will not lose their positions for up to a year. If absences exceed a year the commission will seek reinstatement by the president. The move aims to protect salaries during mobilization and involve possible congressional action.
Seattle June 20 The Washington national guard begins mobilization with the Signal corps leaving Seattle for American Lake tomorrow The Second Infantry and cavalry units move to the American Lake camp on Sunday Adjutant General Maurice Thompson announced tonight
June 20 report notes increased vigilance at the Panama Canal locks amid the Mesiean situation. Officials say security measures are stepped up to safeguard critical navigation routes.
The paper reports on Carranza related notes and Mexican developments while noting spring freshet. It mentions ambiguity over who is responsible for schoolhouse vandalism, cites various local and state items, and notes the first auto through St. Regis pass along with general and sporting news and mining notes.
Report notes a strict embargo on munitions with possible military clash looming. It states no troops will be deployed by the United States and references President Wilson's aim to withdraw forces. The note stresses compliance with international law and notes Mexico and Carranza’s reaction while denying a blockade of Mexican ports.
Reports from Columbus New Mexico say Carranza forces and General Pershing's expeditionary troops south of Namiquipa are on the verge of hostilities. A wire from Col. De C. Cabell warns that American motor truck supply trains may be attacked as Carrancistas position artillery in threatening proximity. Dispatches indicate growing danger of flash engagements between the two commands.
Douglas, June 20. Refugees say Mexican troops have begun a northward move along the Nacozari railroad. An advance guard of 250 cavalry reached Caballana 22 miles south of the border, while two garrisons from Cuchuta and Agua Prieta reportedly shifted north. About 2,500 men are estimated at Fronteras, near General Calles’ infantry camp.
San Diego reports the cruisers Colorado and Pittsburg sailed today to join the Pacific fleet along the west Mexican coast. Rear Admiral William Fullam accompanied the Pittsburg. The movement is described as a secret move. A separate Brownsville item notes a large infantry force moving down the Rio Grande in civilian cars for patrol work, destination unknown.
Washington June 20 1916 the note to the de facto government of Mexico: the secretary of state to the secretary of foreign relations of the de facto government of Mexico condemns revolutions bloodshed and banditry along the border. it details incursions thefts murders and attacks, names towns and events like the Santa Yubel massacre and Villa bandits, and calls for pursuit and punishment.
Washington, June 20. The fate of war or peace with Mexico rested on General Carranza's choice. Officials predicted a 48 hour window for clarity as Secretary Lansing's note demanded withdrawal of American troops and warned of grave consequences if hostilities resumed. Refugee trains were arranged, and plans to mobilize up to 60,000 National Guardsmen were discussed to strengthen the border defences.
In Douglas Arizona on June 20 officers in the Prefire Arizona district monitor evolving events as more American refugees reach the area from Peking district south of the international line. Americans express strong confidence in protection for foreign residents of Sonora by General P. Calles, commander of Carranza state forces, while concern remains that some Mexican troops or citizens could act beyond his control.
On June 20 at AP bureau Santa, notices detail bids for horses and mules for frontier use. The U S Army Quartermaster announces a market opening with multiple depots including Seattle and Port Houston. Bids require carload lots and specify delivery with livery, timing to be set.
Portland June 20. Hold up of all munitions of war shipments to Mexico ordered at request of the secretary of state and treasurer. The action follows a customs notice and applies to recent shipments.
In Detroit on June 20 two bandmen from Thiers first regiment Michigan guard were arrested after failing to pay a fee and interrupting a local theater performance. They struck a member of the orchestra and one man is employed at a local automobile plant.
A powerful Pacific fleet including armored cruisers South Dakota and Maryland sails from Bremerton and prepares for a west coast Mexican littoral patrol. The force aims to blockade ports from Guaymas to Salina Cruz, with units like the Truxton and Hopkins heading to Ensenada and Mazatlan as part of a major mobilization.
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