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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
15
General Funston monitored Mexican border tensions as 990 U.S. stationed Yaere, while General Parker reported quiet at Brownsville. Troop movements and possible use of pontoon communications were discussed, with New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania militia candidates expected for rapid deployment.
San Diego June 12 a flare of hostilities near Mazatlan left six Mexican casualties as gunboat Annapolis under Commander Arthur Kavnough attempted to secure Americans’ evacuation amid tensions with Governor Flores. Reports say Mexican forces opened fire on approaching American sailors and marines, wounding a boatswain’s mate before returning fire. Prisoners were later released or confined as orders from Commodore Ravenel were followed.
A Mexican labor federation in Mexico City protests involvement in war talks, assembling 150,000 skilled workers to oppose conscription and U S claims. The text notes tensions with American leaders and calls for labor unity against wartime commitments.
Washington reports a clash between soldiers and seamen near Magutlang in the Mexican canal region. Casualties occurred on the American side and two officers were captured by Mexicans and later released after explanation. One boatswain’s mate was gravely wounded. Admiral Winslow and navy officials issued terse accounts while awaiting fuller details.
An old drugstore advertises a headache remedy claiming to relieve most headaches temporarily with a single tablet. It notes many headaches lack a known cause and warns that relief is brief, urging readers to ask for a specific product brand called A-K Tablets at any drugstore in the city.
Fragmentary OCR text promotes a supposed remedy for sick headaches titled AK Tablet. It claims taking two tablets at onset wards off an attack and mentions a patent medicine tone with dubious claims and garbled branding. Strong entities include AK Tablet and general medicinal terms.
Report states war vessels are already in Mexican waters on route or held in readiness to go. The exact status and destination remain unclear but authorities confirm preparedness for potential deployment.
San Diego reports fleet orders as Admiral Winslow and Fulham prepare a seventeen-ship task force including cruisers destroyers and gunboats. The Maryland sails from Bremerton to the west coast while South Dakota goes to drydock and Milwaukee and Stewart head south. Juarez and El Paso see tense anti American activity despite calm in border cities.
Custava Mireles Repinexa governor of Cohuilt has ordered seizure of about 10 000 head of American owned cattle and sheep in northern Mexico as a military measure reported to General Green at Eagle Pass. Governor Expinoza allegedly ordered sheep taken first with ranches near Eagle Pass affected and large American run ranches involved.
Texas dispatch reports Consul Totinain arrived in Brownsville on June 19 after receiving orders from Waeliv Wuil Mexico. The unit’s activity included engagements at Entted Sites and ongoing operations linked to Matamuras, with details limited by wartime censorship.
A fragmentary report describes Mexican forces near Del Rio planning to attack the American post at Fort Clark and other border towns. General Funston is referenced amid unsettled border tensions with Mexican troops advancing to strike Del Rio and nearby areas.
Reports from Guaymas indicate authorities ordered all Americans in the area to leave as posters and messages urged mobilization. The Interior Ministry noted heightened tensions with warnings issued through radio broadcasts and public displays in nearby towns.
Winslow in San Diego reports late today on a clash between American and Mexican forces near Mu zatint. Sailors M. Lavehter gravely wounded Ensign C. Kessing and Paymaster Andrew Mowatt captured by Mexicans. No mention of later release by the embassy, as state department notes.
Radio reports from Guaymas indicate Americans employed on nearby railways seek asylum aboard US ships Cheelkind Glacier and other vessels stationed at Guayties harbor. News from Paso Texas notes British mediation and Latin American states considering intervention in Mexico, while General Carrmienrd’s message reiterates calm American public sentiment amid the upheaval.
Fragmented report details possible contact point of hostilities on the US Mexico border. mentions National Guard involvement, a bridge crossing, and consular dispatches amid bandit activity and cross river movement near Matamoros and Brownsville with chaotic patrols and shifting controls on the river.
General Pershing commands American expeditionary cavalry detachments advancing west of the Namiquea base in pursuit of bandits. Reports claim Trevino warned any movement toward the border could be hostile, but officials say the action is minor and unlikely to derail the expedition.
The fleet components including Chittagong Denver Cleveland Jett and others prepared at dawns to depart for Argoulen Sakon Crag and the west coast of Mexico. Destroyers Mull Hep tina Truxton join the cruiser group with plans to sail at midnight for distant operations. The Yankee carrier follows in days after repairs.
A small railroad bridge on the International and Great Northern line, about thirty miles east of Careso, was set on fire tonight. Texas authorities report no immediate leads and blame Mexican bandits or their sympathizers for the act. Fire crews struggled to contain the blaze as headlines warned of possible disruptions to freight traffic.
A chaotic scene unfolds as about 1,000 Mexican peons arrive in Juarez from southern Chile and cross into the United States seeking asylum, while Mexican authorities led by General Alvaro regon decline to comment on the mass crossing amid war pressure and emigration concerns.
A chaotic dispatch notes a special train carrying 110 Americans and other foreigners to safety amid a fire and unrest. Reports mention American students and miners, with Consul Frederick Simpich issuing orders to move US citizens under his jurisdiction immediately.
June 1 report from Tait says C B Kenning, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Kessing of this city, was captured by Mexican forces at Mazatlan and evacuated aboard a naval vessel to Annapolis to attend the academy.
Washington June 1 reports say Company E is recruiting men as part of war mobilization. Officers ordered recruits to report at the armory, with scenes described at Headquarters and mentions of citizens and relatives awaiting news.
A chaotic dispatch describes civilians arming, Mexican tension rising, and Americans in the state facing danger. Reports claim gunfire near Cananea and guards blocking streets as authorities search homes for armed individuals, raising fears of mass evacuation and economic disruption.
In War sa w Indiana, volunteers from Company F and Company H prepared for mobilization. Captains Beyer and Mertz organized recruits, with 100 signatures and plans to leave for Fort Harrison. Officers were named, examinations scheduled, and men aged thirteen to forty volunteered to serve in machine gun squads and border patrol.
Indiana authorities plan a general mobilization of the Indiana National Guard at Fort Benjamin Harrison with an expected call around Saturday. Governor Ralston and Adjutant General Frank L. Bridges confirm coordination with Chicago Army officials as units prepare at home stations for rapid deployment.
The draft reports rapid mobilization of one million men to strengthen the U S Army. Regiments work to fill gaps, recruiting climbs under state and federal direction. Inspectors will muster and finalize enrollments at stabilization camps as Thomas Barry oversees central operations.
In a wartime mobilization order the central department directs rapid deployment of troops from the military district. Readiness focuses on reinforcing key locales as authorities coordinate logistic steps and issue instructions to units including line units and headquarters. The directive arrives amid rising security concerns and preparation drills.
A garbled dispatch describes Columbia City's plan to form a local militia for border protection. It mentions officials and military figures, with unclear names and dates, but indicates mobilization efforts and a call to ready forces.
South Bend Ind June 19 twelve men were accepted to fill Company FP as the required war strength reached sixty five. The armory will remain open all night for others to enlist and militiamen were allowed to go home until 7 tomorrow morning.
Fifty seven men reported at Company B armory in Terre Haute Ind as enlistments were formed to bring the unit toward full war strength Captain Munninger aims to complete the fill by March Maj Benjamin Wimer in charge of the machine gun company hopes to preserve strength of Atty men in days ahead Some recruits may be single men while others with families sign up soon Sers grant Harlan Frey and William Parrest left to join machine gun commands in Massachusetts National Guard The men marched to an armored motor car and the campaign was reported to have a setback returning to Boston.
Battery C at Lafayette reports full strength after a day of siege and anxious calls to join the state militia. Battery and Purdue University members return home by train and ready for orders to move toward Indianapolis within forty eight hours. Benjamin Harrison era unit remains prepared for action despite civilian peace.
Monticello Indiana June 1 The Simmons Tor mobilization at any time is ready. The company has not been mustered often and reinstituted. The government ordered it to be mastered out for foreign service, but it has brought itself into compliance with the requirements and is ready to take a place with other units. Sixty eight privates and three officers compose the state mill Tel company.
The Pavino Aero Club telegraphed General CW Thomas of the Marina state militia offering three lislvens and the services of three aviators along with planes to assist military readiness in San Francisco.
Turner & Co., clothing manufacturers, disputed a 78,000 sale penalty and a $14 tax claim after the War Department disallowed a contractor’s claim for failure to fulfill dye supply for olive drab cloth. The firm argued insufficient dye access and noted inability to meet contract terms.
War department approved a recommendation from the central department chief for calling military troops to aid Vimcago amid a manpower shortage. More than 600 men were deployed as the city’s civilian encampment was abandoned. July 7 events are cited as the open date for the plan.
In a brief city decision, Yonik and Bip Alibell were granted paid leave. The action, noted by local officials, follows a preliminary review of employment terms and duty assignments.
Menet approves paid leaves of absence for all city employees who are members of the state militia and respond to the president's call.
Indianapolis dispatch reports Adjutant General Bridges and US Navy inspector J J Toffey conferred with Major General Bart y in Chicago. They expect not all trains to Fort Harrison before Wednesday but say the entire regiment will be on the government reservation by week’s end. The plan is to recruit a full regiment before moving out rather than ferrying separate companies.
The Aero Club of America pledges to supply planes and aviators for patrols to aid the United States in the Mexican crisis. Club president Alan R. Hinkey says about 300 aviators could be trained at army schools, with 1500 or more needed nationwide. an immediate $5,000,000 appropriation is sought to equip aircraft and support aviation education.
Washington reports a clash over border duty and the new army reorganization act. Members of Congress who serve in the National Guard face questions on resigning when ordered to the front. Examples cited include Representative Chiparfield, Speaker Clark, and others holding guard ranks.
Company K concentrates at a muster in the afternoon with Captain A. Moundy commanding. Recruiting offices open to enlist enough men to fill the company. Col. A. L. Kuhlman of the United regiment ordered to report by telegraph as all companies were mobilized.
Chicago June 14 Members of the state militia and Nevada reserve to this city have been assured by their employers that their positions will be held open for them indefinitely or until they are called into service. Officials say guardsmen in their employ will receive full pay and their families will be cared for during their absence.
Recruits for Indianapolis units crowded the armories as ninety-nine men were accepted. Employers notified enlisted men they would not lose their jobs and sometimes pledged to retain workers in active service. Members of Indianapolis companies were granted leave to return home tonight and were ordered to report again at the armories in the morning.
Illinois National Guard units except Fifth and Gixard infantry prepare to encamp in Springfield. Adjutant General announces detailed movements with all state grounds in use. One hundred trained nurses from charitable agencies have offered to aid troops for Mexican service. President Prod Nein and Governor Truman cited in dispatches.
Early reports indicate attempts to recruit a new company to Pringeton Indiana as builders and raisers of a shift toward needed industry. Local efforts, including movement by multiple parties, aim to finalize arrangements within the week.
A flood of applicants at CHENIN Ky for intensified training caused long delays as men faced processing into service. Recruits worked late into the night while officials counted and examined men, with some warned for potential penalties. Several farmers and local residents noted the strain and urged orderly handling of the intake by authorities.
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