Wyoming Mobilizes National Guard for Mexican Border Service
Wyoming officials order immediate mobilization of eight National Guard companies for possible deployment to the Mexican border. Major Andersen and Capt. Meyer push recruiting in Cheyenne and across the state as Washington weighs authorization for a full regiment.
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War Department
Wyoming National Guard
R. Andersen
Wyoming Militia
Cheyenne
Co. G
J. F. Meyer
Fort Russell
Newcastle
Lander
Afton
Powell
Sheridan
Douglas
Wheatland
J. W. Cavender
Cody
Andersen
Meyer
Pioneer Avenue
Wyoming
Remson
Lindt
A. A. Underwood
Pine Bluffs
Washington
Jaet Wight
Burglars Enter Evans Street Home Without Taking Goods
Intruders gained entry at 241 Evans Street through a front door using a pass key. They ransacked the Schuneman residence and shed, overturning drawers and beds, but left jewelry, silverware, and other valuables untouched. Bizarrely they examined belongings including two shoes abandoned on bed and floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schuneman
Evans Street
Mr. Schaneman
War Update from Eastern Front and Aerial Clash
War Havia captured Czernowica the Buckowina capital as Russians push along the Pruth river driving Austrians toward the Sareca mountains. Heavy fighting rises in north Galicia and Volhynia with Austrians and Germans resisting Russian advance. Battle northwest of Latek favors the Germans after an air clash cited by London. Two British air machines fall. several steamers and sailing ships sunk, one torpedoed by Austrian submarines. Verdua front shows comparative quiet.
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Havia
Czernowica
Buckowina
Pruth
Sareca Mountains
Galicia
Volhynia
Latek
London
Verdua
Carranza Warns on War as Mexican Troops Move Closer
In San Antonio and Mexico City reports, Carranza vows not to avoid war at the expense of dignity while 1500 Mexican troops march toward Del Rio to attack Americans. Col. Sibley reinforces Del Rio defense as nearby troops shift positions amidst nationwide parades.
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Carranza
Obregon
Chernin
United States
Mexican Bandits Burn R R Bridge Near Laredo
A small bridge on the International Great Northern railway, about thirty miles east of Laredo, was burned tonight. Texas rangers and military authorities investigate possible Mexican bandit involvement. The night train into Laredo was delayed by the fire.
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Laredo
International Great Northern Railway
Texas Rangers
Telephone Girls Describe Orpet and Lambert Talk
Two tele phone operators testified at William H. Orpet's trial that on February 8 they overheard part of a conversation between Orpet and Marion Lambert. Orpet urged Marion to come out, she refused, and he offered to “fix that.” Miss Kennedy, who knew Orpet, also testified he once followed her home.
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Waukegan
William H. Orpet
Marion Lambert
I Pore
Edith Kennedy
Marion
Orpet
Wil
Troops From Fort D. A. Russell to El Paso Detour
Ambulance Company No. 1 and Field Hospital Company No. 1 at Fort D A Russell received orders to depart Cheyenne Wednesday morning for El Paso Texas. The move follows Mexican developments prompting a border diversion. Major W W Reno leads the two units amid a two-car tourist train and kitchen ready for the trip.
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Fort D. A. Russell
Cheyenne
el Paso
Texas
Washington
Port
Benjamin Harrison
War Department
W. W. Reno
Capt Watt Receives Commission in Wyoming Guard
Captain Will B. Watt of Company K Wyoming National Guard received his commission in Cheyenne yesterday after the unit’s reorganization at Laramie Adjutant General Andersen had planned to visit Laramie but canceled due to mobilization orders from Washington.
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Will BR. Watt
Wyoming National Guard
Laramie
Cheyenne
Andersen
Wuster
Washington
Tars in Battle in Mexico
A U S gunboat Annapolis arrived at Cad June 19 as Commander Arthur G. Kavanaugh reported a clash with Mexican forces led by Gen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
United States
Arved Graady
Arthur G. Kavanaugh
U. S
Annapolis
Gen
Starved Peons Flee To Texas
About 1000 half starved Mexican peasants arrived at Juarez from southern Chihuahua and crossed into the United States seeking work despite orders not to leave Mexico. El Paso and Juarez are quiet as the influx unfolds amid the border town tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Juarez
Chibushua
United States
Mexico
Wyoming volunteers rush to join guard in case of trouble
Messages from across the state and beyond show strong willingness to serve in the Wyoming militia. Citizens and former residents back the effort and many wish to form companies or serve in any capacity as the guard is expected to enter active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Guard
Wyoming
Mexico
Refusal to Withdraw U.S. Troops From Mexico Sent to Carranza
Washington notes that Carranza will receive the U.S. refusal to recall troops from Mexico, with advisors predicting possible open hostilities. National Guard mobilization across the border has surged, while 4,000 Americans in Mexico face danger and concern grows over anti-American agitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stern
U.S
Mexico
Carranza
Wilson
Wasshington
United States
Pershing Detachments Patrol South of Border
Gen. J. J. Pershing commands cavalry detachments operating south and west of Mi amiquipa in pursuit of Mexican raiders amid reports of potential clashes as General Funston studies border activity and militia mobilization proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbis
N. M
J. J. Pershing
iNamiquipa
Trevino
Mobilization Order Received By Wyoming National Guard
Mobilization order issued by the president to call the Wyoming National Guard into federal service amid frontier tensions with Mexico. The Cheyenne bureau reports the plan directs units to report for national duty as designated by the War Department.
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Wyoming
Wyoming National Guard
Waerkington
Ilion
John U Kendricks
Havemer
Cheyenne
United States
Mexico
National Guard
Wroming
Pxwal
Mate Mobilization
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San Antonio, Tex
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Colona
Mexico City
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Joe
San Diego
America
Carranga
Tuares
Tamplo
Congress
Carranzia
U United States
Mestonn Watara
Advo
Detharitios
Pershing
Ban Antonio
Funston
Pelgnone
Souil
Itale
Heownsville
Vatmnan
Ing General Contol Department
Lulied
Tewtat
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