Governor Brumbaugh criticizes Gretna roads and backs camp plans
Camp Brumbaugh at Mt. Gretna reports the governor intends to keep the Third Brigade mobilized if more troops are called. He urges road improvements and supports forming more cavalry units while praising the camp but deeming its roads inadequate for heavy traffic and mobilization.
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Brumbaugh
Mt. Gretna
Commonwealth
State Highway Department
State Health Department
War Department
United States
A.B. H
Argentine Ambassador Expects Quiet Settlement of US Mexico Crisis
Romulo V. Noon, Argentina's ambassador to the United States, said he made no mediation offer but is confident the present crisis will be peacefully settled. He urged Pan American unity and warned that war between American nations is inconceivable, emphasizing continental interests over violence.
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Associated Press
New York
Romulo
United States
Mexico
Union and Concord
America
Carranza Concentrating Cavalry Near Pershing
Reports from Columbus New Mexico say large Cavalry units under Carranza are concentrating east of General Pershing's line between Colonia Dublan and El Valle. The American commander is drilling his troops and preparing rapid transport for infantry amid reports of bandit sightings in the occupied territory.
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Columbus
N. M
Carranza Cavalry
General Pershing
Colonia Dublan
el Valle
Williamsport Relief Fund Reaches Nearly $12 000
Allen P. Perley, treasurer of the Citizens Committee in charge of subscriptions for the guardsmen relief fund, announced that nearly $12,000 has been received for Williamsport families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Allen P. Perley
Citizen's Committee
Penny Bends Energy to Move Men
Army logistics outline troop movements to the Mexican border from New Haven and New York. About 200 passenger cars house 8,000 soldiers with 40 per car. Three Connecticut trains depart at 3.87, 4.57 and 6.01 PM toward Harrisburg, then border.
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R. F. Dunlop
Connecticut
New Haven
Harrisburg
New York
Seventh Infantry
Women Helpers Fare Troops With Eats and Smokes in Harrisburg
Troops from New York New Jersey and Connecticut pass through Harrisburg amid cheering crowds as local Women’s National Preparedness Association chapters distribute smokes eats and newspapers. Volunteers plan ongoing support raising funds and coordinating meals for returning soldiers with leaders including Mrs A E Buchanan and Mrs Charles E Ryder.
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Seventh Regiment
New York
Essex
New Jersey,&s
Pennsylvania Station
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Women's National Preparedness Association
A. E. Buchanan
Pennsylvania
Charles E. Ryder
New Jersey
Connecticut
Seventh New York Regiment
Mexico
Brownsville
Texas
N. Y
Preparedness Association
League
Philadelphia
Cyrus Curtis
Drexel
Fry
Rotary Club
Mayor Meals
Chamber of Commerce
Buchanan
North Third Street
Ryder
Riverside Drive
James B. Mersereau
Carl B. Ely
Ross A. Hickok
Berne H Evans
Farley Gannett
Gray
J. E. B. Cunningham
Anna Gay Bradley
Margaret McLain
Eleanor McCullough
Frances Bailey
Emily Bailey
Eliza Bailey
Katherine Hart
Caroline Moffitt
Jeannette Claster
Strouse
E. F. Dunlap
Friedberg
Constance Ferriday
Margaretta Fleming
Ivy Friedman
Elise V. Middleton
George Reinoehl
McCaleb Orders Feeding Arrangements for Troop Trains
Philadelphia division supervisor William B. McCaleb directs feeding provisions for troop trains moving to the Mexican border. Due to train length and busy schedules, troop trains run on freight tracks near the station and are inaccessible to the public. access is limited to authorized committees appointed by state and Pennsylvania Railroad Women’s Relief organizations.
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William B. McCaleb
Philadelphia Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harrisburg
State
Women's
Pity Poor Guardsmen Must March to Border in Heat
San Antonio June 28 National Guardsmen head to the Texas border with a five mile start and full kit. The march will increase to thirty miles daily as conditioning improves. Heat and heat acclimation are noted, with Piedras Negras and Eagle Pass watching a large force including three batteries and two infantry regiments.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
Piedras Negras
Eagle Pass
Murgua Las
Pennsylvania Railroad aids soldiers with refreshments in Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company invites donations of fruit tobacco sandwiches and other refreshments for soldiers passing through Harrisburg. Items may be delivered to the baggage room and distributed by company staff under committee supervision. Packages addressed to individuals cannot be guaranteed due to uncertain troop routes.
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Paredness Association
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lack of Recruits Delays First Brigade Move
Philadelphia and surrounding cities scramble to fill ranks as shortages hinder departure of the First Brigade. Medical rejections and 200 missing privates in the Third Regiment threaten to push Second Brigade to the front while engineers and signal corps ready for early movement.
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United States Army
West Chester
Harrisburg
York
Chester
Philadelphia
Edward Kilbourn Tullidge
Francis Frank Borsell
George Wentworth Carr
W. H. S. Oram
Smith
Charles T. Cresswell
Third Infantry
United States
Cresswell
Pennsylvania
William G. Price
Clement
War Department
Pittsburgh
First Cavalry
John P. Wood
Colebrook
Vera Cruz
National Guard
Guarding Against R R Congestion Near Border
Officials of the quartersmaster's department coordinate with railways on the National Guard movement to border stations. Army officers expect smooth transport to border lines but foresee potential congestion near the border and seek rail routes to avoid delays. Sentinels exchanged shots at Nogales last night, no broader clash reported.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
Quartersmaster’s Department
National Guard
Funston
Nogales
CAREFUL WATCH FOR ARMS
Agents of the Department of Justice were instructed to monitor southern ports to stop arms shipments to Mexico. Information indicated several schooners in Florida ports were suspected of awaiting opportunities to load arms.
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Washington
Investigation Bureau
Department of Justice
Mexico
Florida
Mexican protest notes outrages by American force
Washington June 28 A note from Mexico protests outrages against Mexican citizens by an American force 3 000 strong marching from San Geronimo toward Valle. It demands punishment for arrests of 300 civilians at La Cruz and steps to prevent recurrence. Apache scouts accused of brutal treatment. The column likely part of General Pershing's northward force. War Department had no advised difficulties or civilian arrests.
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Associated Press
Washington
San Geronimo
Valle
State Department
Eliseo Arredondo
Carranza Foreign Office
la Cruz
Pershing
Namiquipa
War Department
Bandits Said to be Wiped Out After Rancher Family Slaying
Columbus New Mexico June 28 Army officers investigate a report that six bandits who killed William Parker and his wife on a ranch southwest of Hachita were killed on this side of the border. A relative received word that the attackers were wiped out, as Diamond A Ranch workers aided the pursuit and horses were later stolen in a raid nine miles east of Hachita.
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Associated Press
Columbus
N. M
William Parker
Hachita
Parkers
Diamond A
Brumbaugh
Mt. Gretna
Goodby
Philadelphia
Sam
Long Lines for Mexican Campaign Enlistment in Philadelphia
Philadelphia June 28. A rush to the recruiting station for the Mexican campaign filled the main office at Brown and Chestnut streets and a branch was opened in City Hall. Major Brookfield oversaw enrollments as men queued for service.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Brookfield
National Guard
City Hall
Brown and Chestnut Streets
Central and Midwest National Guard Orders to Border Deploy
Major General Thomas H. Barry issued orders to move Illinois Missouri Kansas and Wisconsin National Guard units to Texas and Texas border posts once mustered and ready. The piece from Camp Mt Gretna Pa recalls farewells and camp life, noting morale support mail and care plans for troops heading to the border.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Thomas H. Barry
Central Department
United States Army
Illinois
Missouri
Kareas
Wisconsin
Brownsville
Texas
San Antonio
Kansas
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Harrisburg Women Organize Relief for Enlisted Men Families
Harrisburg Chapter of the Pennsylvania Women's Division for National Preparedness outlines nine departments to aid families of Harrisburg men in service. The plan includes nursing, convalescent care, messenger services, hospital aid, food distribution, and clerical support with a goal of 500 members and endorsed by Mayor Mears and Rotary leader Howard Sry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Soldiers Relief Fund
Harrisburg
The
Evening Telegraph
Pennsylvania
Women's Division
George Wentworth Carr
Publi Library
Philadelphia
George W. Childs Drexel
James B. Mersereau
George S. Reinoehl
Charles B. Turner
V. Lorne Hummel
Eben K. McCulloch
James /. Dickinson
Louise Taylor
Mears
Rotary Club
Howard Sry
Oace
Darlington
Freidburg
War Department pledges ample gear for all troops
Washington June 28 War Department officials say arrangements are ready to supply clothing equipage and food for all troops called into federal service regardless of numbers. Secretary Baker quoted that the quartermaster corps has met all calls and can replenish stock, with food supplies abundant and quality high. The only issue noted is a shortage of a specific motor truck type preferred for border use. suitable trucks are available in other designs.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
Baker
Quartermaster-General
Quartermaster Corps
Texas
Central Southern Counties Organize Inventory Effort
The Central Southern Counties form a data driven panel to inventory 50 000 articles for wartime needs. Thomas A Edison chairs the national board with district engineers to report to state and national committees. Commissioner Jackson plans inventory blanks and plant level supervision to aid Uncle Sam’s mobilization.
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Vania
National Board
AD Central Southern
Col
Thomas A. Edison
Jackson
Mr. Kaltwasser
Uncle Sam
500 Refugees on Way from Yaqui Valley
Five hundred refugees from the West coast of Mexico are being moved north to Diego California aboard the naval transport Buffalo and the supply ship Glacier. Admiral Winslow reported that 68 Americans in the Yaqui valley refused to leave.
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Washington
Mexico
Diego
Cal
Buffalo
Glacier
Winslow
Yaqui Valley
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Penny
McCaleb
Company D
Eighth Regiment
George F. Kemp
Robert N. Brookfield
Karrisburg
R. C. Morse
American Railways Association
Governor's Island
SAS Eametsa
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