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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
7
Officers report a flawless mobilization as khaki troops ready for border entrainment. The muster formed twelve new regimental units with promotions planned along the line. Many seasoned soldiers to be reassigned, and new officers drawn from current staff to fill ranks.
Seventeen American soldiers of the Tenth Cavalry were captured at Carrizal and taken to Chihuahua. Lem H. Spillsbery, an African American scout, reported that Captain Charles T Boyd and Lieutenant Henry R. Adair, among others, were among the latest to be captured. Spillsbury described events including sightings of bodies and a courier message to local officials. The narrative outlines the chaotic aftermath and the fate of the detachment in the Mexican engagement.
Fragmented wartime dispatch describes mobilization of guard units for border duties under a twelve division plan. It notes about 100000 troops in service, potential expansion to 200000, and new oath for militia.Detailing reorganization under Hay Chamberlain bill includes additions to regiments and artillery. It also recounts a clash at Carrizal where Captain Boyd and others were wounded and Mexican forces killed or captured, with prisoners sent to Chihuahua.
Militiamen bid sweethearts goodbye and pitch tents as the national guard moves to a border assignment called by the president. The scene shows militiamen in line, some in New York City, others at Camp Whitman Beekman, preparing for possible service.
Washington June 27 representatives of the entente have agreed to yield munitions to the United States. They will subordinate private contracts to U S needs, reducing reliance on private plants. Secretary Baker may push taking over sufficient machinery to meet army needs.
Ruth Teller daughter of the Rev and Mrs Wiley A Telfer married Rev Maurice Barrett of Lewisville in a ceremony at the First Methodist church. The bride, a 1914 Indiana University graduate and Kappa Gamma member, directed domestic arts at Bloomington schools. The groom, a Delaware graduate and Boston Theological seminary alum, will pastor in Lewisville where they will reside.
Pope Benedict XVI defends diplomacy amid hostilities between the United States and Mexico. In Rome on June 27, the pontiff warns against war and weighs the advisability of requesting King Alfonso of Spain to mediate the dispute. In other news, a youth suffers a fatal chest wound from a rifle in Columbia City Indiana.
The Berlin Lokal Anzeiger reports Dr Karl Lietmneht, a German Socialist leader linked to the May Day demonstration, will undergo a court martial in Berlin on Wednesday for attempted treason in time of war. The indictment cites treason and violation of white requires. The penalty could reach 15 years' penal servitude, with earlier charges possibly carrying the death sentence.
Members of Congress who join the National Guard in federal service will lose their pay while with the color guard but will retain their seats in Congress. This policy was agreed upon by a House committee appointed to investigate the subject.
Washington June 23 The willita of les chup a Waozen states report readiness to muster before week’s end. First organization Missouri date to muster is Company dt of the Thiel Gregon infantry, oath taken Saturday. Oregon units qualified. Company M entered service with three officers and 42 men. South Dakota expects 18 million to be ready in a few days. Ohio to Wednesday. Washington milk tie set for Saturday. Iowa for Monday. Missouri and Wisconsin troops began muster. Pam pton to be notified of troops sworn in. Funston to designate wards and border destination.
Englewood Commandary No. 59 of Chicago takes first prize of 196,000 at the thirty third triennial conclave and encampment of the Knight Templar. Newton Commandery No. 9 Kansas wins second prize, while Oriental Commandery No. 35 of Kansas City, Mo. takes fourth prize.
Letters from the front recount First Lieutenant Immelmann's death in combat with a British fighter. He engaged with a group of three aircraft and was killed during the encounter, marking a notable loss for the German air service.
Washington July 27 Senators blocked the consideration of a provision to pay the families of National Guardsmen. The House pushed through the Hay resolution and obtained an amendment in committee, shaping the measure amid political maneuvering.
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