War Dept Intensifies Mexican Crisis Preparations
Washington June 26 The United States and War Department accelerate plans for possible war with Mexico. Ten thousand more troops may reach the border this week with fifty thousand in two weeks and the entire force within three weeks. Secretary Lansing seeks Carranza’s final word on prisoners and a formal intent announcement while mediation efforts collapse.
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Twelve Thousand Militiamen March to Texas Amid War Tensions
San Antonio June 25 Twelve thousand national guardsmen are due to depart for Texas with another nine thousand to follow, aiming to bolster forces as General Funston plans to amass up to 70,000 guardsmen alongside regulars. Supplies are bought in huge quantities and bids opened for 73 000 animals. Mexican troops reportedly moved to Naco Arizona with reinforcements dispatched. Pershing notes ready posture for movement.
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Austrians Retreat Front to Front as Italians Advance
British report says Italian forces have driven Austrians to a general retreat along the entire Trentino Italian front. Vienna confirms withdrawal between Brente and Etsch rivers to preserve freedom of action. Russians push in Bukovina while heavy fighting rages in Volhynia and along the Styr and Pripet fronts with intermittent successes for German and Russian forces.
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Pripet Marshes
Jacobstadt
Mob Demolishes Torreon Consulate in Mexican Town
In Torreon a mob of about 3000 civilians led by the city mayor and a Carranza band attacked the U S consulate. Refugees report troops forced participation in an anti American demonstration as the crowd wrecked the building and urged Americans to leave the country.
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Senate Appropriations Boost Naval and National Guard Provisions
The Senate Appropriations Committee voted large increases for fortifications cannons and for national guardsmen federal service. It amended the naval bill to complete sixteen capital ships in three years. The session recessed 7 10 p m to 10 50 p m Tuesday. The House met at 10 30 a m and passed an army appropriation bill carrying 180 million dollars, adjourning at 6 15 p m until noon Tuesday.
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Progressives And Republicans Unite In Common Cause
A sharp political confrontation emerges as progressives and Republicans join forces to critique the Wilson administration. The piece argues the administration shows weakness and indecision, with a recent note to Carranza framed as an indictment of Mexico policy and mismanagement overall.
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Progressives urged to give ungrudging Hughes support
Roosevelt disclaims nomination and explains his inability to run for president. He lauds the Progressive convention of 1918 and its leaders, praising their dedication and aligning their ideals with Lincoln era reform in a public letter to the Progressive National Committee.
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Progressives vote to endorse Hughes in Chicago vote
The Progressive national committee endorsed Charles K. Hughes for president by a 31 to 15 vote, with 9 abstentions. It rejected a third ticket and defeated a motion to substitute Victor Murdock for the vacancy left by Theodore Roosevelt's declination.
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Hughes Invites Roosevelt to Lunch Amid Endorsement Drift
New York June 26 Charles F Hughes Republican presidential nominee writes to Theodore Roosevelt inviting a luncheon and defers timing of their meeting. He also sends a letter praising Roosevelt for reviving American spirit and asks for his aid. Hughes replies to O K Davis confirming Progressive endorsement and calls for national honor security and unity. He criticizes the current administration for weakness and incertitude and urges unwavering patriotism.
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Clash Not Confirmed Near Villa Ahumada
Report from Columbus New Mexico dated June 26 states a clash between American and Carranza troops was reported near Villa Ahumada. Army officers have not confirmed the report.
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Progressive Party Platform and Universal Service Stance
A historical editorial excerpt argues the 1912 Progressive platform as a landmark shift toward American nationalism and social justice. It advocates universal military training and obligatory service as essential for peace and war, linking preparedness to democracy and national duty. Capt. Morey reflects on water displays during a skirmish led by Capt. Boyd.
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Villa Again Shot but Fate Unknown
Field Headquarters reports Francisco Villa was shot in the back by a Mexican he had drafted into his gang after the Guerrero battle. Major Howze, close on Villa’s trail, received the semi official account from a deserter. It states Villa’s fate is unknown and places him possibly in Durango if alive.
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N. M
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Guerrero
Robert L. Howze
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Howze
Durango
Pershing
Captain Morey Safe After Daring Stand at Carrizal
Report from Major Jenkins details Captain Lewis S. Morey and four men surviving a siege near Carrizal while 23 American soldiers were confirmed dead. The dispatch notes nine additional troopers killed, Boyd’s notebook suggesting Gomez invited him into Carrizal then refused. Morey hid in an adobe then led a night withdrawal toward safety.
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Charles T. Boyd
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Heroic Counterattack at Carrizal Ends in Losses for U S Troops
Captain Louis S. Morey recounts the Carrizal fight where Lieutenant Henry R. Ada of Portland was killed while aiding an ammunition resupply. Captain Boyd led dismounted troopers through machine gun fire as Me r can forces trapped the column. Surviving cavalry reached field headquarters after marching forty miles through a sunbaked desert.
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Preparing to Resist Landing Along East Coast
Washington reports state department advice that port authorities on the east coast and in Mexico prepare to impede any landing by American troops. Harbor lights and lighthouse signals on the Yucatan coast have been extinguished in recent nights.
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Villa to join Carranza forces in Paso Texas
Information from reliable sources says Fran Villa, formerly Santa Rosali, has joined the de facto government and is using this to urge followers to enlist with the Carranza forces in Paso, Texas.
Artillery Ordered to Border from Fort Sill
Four batteries of the fifth field artillery based at Fort Sill Oklahoma were ordered tonight to entrain for the border. Two batteries head to El Paso and two to Brownsville, with departure expected early tomorrow.
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Fifth Field Artillery
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Brownsville
Missing word on Villa Ahumada clash seen
Mexican officials in El Paso and Juarez said they had heard nothing of any fighting at Villa Ahumada or other points.
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Villa Ahumada
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