Massachusetts Troops Depart for Mexican Border in Six Train Runs
The Fighting Ninth leads Boston troops from Camp Whitney as they entrain in six sections to the Texas border. The Fifth and Eighth Infantry, and the Second Regiment follow on routes via Boston & Albany and New York lines. Meals served en route. three days travel over 2100 miles. Crowds cheer, mothers and sweethearts join the march, while officers urge duty and honor as they head to conflict in Mexico.
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Massachusetts
el Paso
Texas
Boston & Albany
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Field Artillery
Signal Corps
Ambulance Corps
Field Hospital Corps
Albany
New York Central
New Haven
Mansfield
Poughkeepsie Bridge
Erie
West Shore
Ontario & Western
Boston
Concord Street
Framingham
Mexico
EB. Leroy Sweetser
Coast Artillery Corps
Sixth Infantry
B. B. Buck
Stirring sight and a pathetic one for Massachusetts troops
Governor McCall’s tearful remark frames the Framingham mobilization as the Ninth Massachusetts Infantry departs for Mexico. Crowds press along the parade, band music fills the streets, and civilians lift rolls as the unit readies for the Boston to El Paso journey.
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Framingham
McCall
Insurance Ad Promotes Anuric Urine Test and Kidney Health
An insurance against sudden death advertises urine tests by Dr. Pierce of Buffalo for assessing risk. It claims Anuric dissolves uric acid, cleanses kidneys, and prevents dropsy, with 50 cent and 1 dollar mail options plus Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for liver and bowels.
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Dr. Pierce
the Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Fifth and Eighth Sleep on Lanes in Framingham
Framingham news reports soldiers from the Fifth and Eighth Regiments resting on piazzas and lawns near the New Haven station while the Second Regiment entrains. The brigade plans to depart by noon, per Adjutant General Cole at 2 am.
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Framingham
New Haven
Cole
Villa shot by own follower during Guerrero fight
A semi official report to Major Robert L Howze states Francisco Villa was shot in the back by a Mexican he had recruited for his band during the Guerrero clash with Pershing's forces. The fate of Villa remains uncertain with indications he fled toward Durango.
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Columbus
N. M
Francisco Villa
Carranza
Guerrero
Robert L. Howze
Villa
Howze
Durango
Pershing
Bishop Brent Lectures On Missionary Work In Cambridge
The Right Rev George H Brent Episcopal bishop of the Philippines spoke last evening in Agassiz Hall Cambridge on missionary work. The lecture opened a series tied to the Episcopal conference attended by about 400 Episcopalians at the Episcopal Theological School Cambridge.
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George H. Brent
Philippines
Agassiz Hall
Cambridge
Episcopal Theological School
Mothers of the Army at Framingham Farewell
Mothers of soldiers gather on a sunbaked Framingham field to bid farewell as troops march off. Each woman speaks little yet reveals deep sorrow while watching sons depart for war, with many sharing personal details of families and livelihoods as they cope with the crisis.
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Framingham
Governor McCall
Mayor Curley
Dr. Fitzgerald
Governor McCall Bids Farewell to Massachusetts Troops
Governor McCall bade farewell to the Bay State troops at Camp Whitney as they prepared to depart for the Mexican border. He praised their mobilization and urged them to act as steadfast comrades for Massachusetts and the nation. A shot fired at an American soldier was noted in the address.
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Commonwealth
Eighth
Gloucester
Raymond Turner
G Company
Eighth Infantry
McCall
Bay State
United States
Massachusetts
Men Fail to Stand Test at New Hampshire Camp
At Concord New Hampshire Adjutant General Charles W Howard said the New Hampshire infantry cannot be moved before Thursday General Leonard Wood ordered the First Regiment to begin at the earliest moment Mustering in officers started with physicals this afternoon only 102 men examined and 16 rejected There are 1155 enlisted men in camp plus 45 officers remaining tonight
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Concord
N. H
Charles W. Howard
New Hampshire
Leonard Wood
Quincy Cigar Adboasts for Massachusetts Men
An ad from Breslin & Campbell promotes QUINCY cigars noting the brand suits strong youth for enlistment style and mild seasoned age for steady use. It claims Massachusetts men cheer to the front while the cigars attract buyers with well treated tobacco and expert makers.
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Massachusetts
Great Army of Quincy Cigars
Quincy
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Camp Whitney
Mark Cross Company
Tremont Street
Temple Place
New York
Fifth Avenue
Broadway
Regent Street
London
Srpfer
Secon
Tex
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor Company
Park Square
Major Howze
Brent
Mothers OF the Army
J. M. Winters
Somerville
Charlie
B Company
Fifth Infantry
Ninety-sixth Coast Artillery
Eddie
Charlie, Jr
Patrick Gallagher
Lynn
John
Harold Serven
Flanders
Lizzie Jones
Ralph Brown
I Company
Claire Eaton
Patrick Manning
Brookline
Roxbury
France
New Hampshire Regiment
Uincy Cigar
Breslin & Campbell, Inc
Melcher Street
Fort Hill
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