50 000 Mexicans Massed for Attack on United States
Reports from El Paso say 50 000 Mexican troops in Chihuahua ready to strike the United States if war is declared. Cavalry, artillery, and multiple bases with rail links are cited, as American observers warn of renewed border tension and cross-border bandit activity.
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Morey
el Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
United States
Villa Ahumada
Chihuahua City
Santa Rosalia
San Antonio
Bell
Parral
Santa Rosaria
Hachita
N. M
William Parker
Carranza
Villa
Juarez
Jose Flores
Manual Banda
Rio Grande
Manuel Medinaviella
Jose Ysabel Robles
Maximo Castillo
Gonzales
Castillo
Cum
Mexico
Durango
Torreon
Trevino
Rilica
International Bridges
Roosevelt to lead volunteer division for Mexico war
Reports say Colonel Roosevelt plans to seek government approval to raise a 12,000 man volunteer division for service in Mexico the moment war is declared. He would seek a major general commission and organize four brigades plus engineers, signal corps and medical units with headquarters likely in Texas.
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New York
Roosevelt
Mexico
Washington
Signal Corps
Hospital Corps
Texas
Wilson
Congress
Sagamore Hill
Rough Riders
Troop Mobilization Efforts At Camp Brumbaugh
Railroads ready to move soldiers from Camp Brumbaugh Mt Gretna with sidings and prepared engines. High ranking officials including C. Long and R. O Donnell oversee operations as crews, cars, and trains await orders. A wedding in a Philadelphia regiment adds a human moment to wartime mobilization.
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Camp Brumbaugh
Mt. Gretna
Cornwall and Lebanon Railroad Company
Conewago
Pennsylvania Main Line
8. C. Long
Pennsylvania System
R. L. O'Donnell
Pittsburgh
Governor’s Island
George W. Creighton
William B. McCaleb
Philadelphia
F. C. Morse
Silvertown Cord Tires Claim Superior Life and Efficiency
An advertisement promotes Silvertown Cord tires claiming only two layers of cords per tire, reducing friction and heat. It cites gains of 80 percent coastings, 25 percent more mileage per gallon, 17 percent higher speed, and 50 percent more comfort, with easy repairs and availability in straight-side and clincher builds.
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Silvertown
War brides wed at Gretna in 2 ceremonies
At Mount Gretna Pennsylvania June 28 two military weddings took place as soldiers married. Captain Walton Clark Jr and Corporal John R Bechtel wed Philadelphia brides in regimental ceremonies before departing for front duty. A third couple, Charles B Longyard and Emma P Kennedy, married at Lebanon with Alderman Siegrist officiating.
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Mount Gretna
Elizabeth du Puy Scott
Philadelphia
Second Infantry
Walton Clark, Jr
Company L
Walton Clark
Price
Turner
Chaplain McFetridge
Hecent
Third Regiment
John R. Bechtel
Mendelssohn
McFetridge
Protestant Episcopal Church
Charles B. Longyard
Philip Longyard
South Alder Street
Emma P. Kennedy
James Kennedy
South Twentieth Street
Lebanon
O. B. Siesrist
Moran Praises Opponent Jack Dillon as Brainy Boxer
Frank Moran, heavyweight, admires his foe Jack Dillon calling him brainy. Moran says he can anticipate Dillon’s moves and aims to outthink him in the Washington Park bout on June 29 after praising Dillon’s deft defense of Charlie Weinert’s one two. He seeks a strategic clash.
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Hinkle
FIGHT
New York
Matt J. Hinkel
Cleveland
American Boxing Association
New York State
New York State Athletic Commission
Frank Moran
Jack Dillon
Brooklyn
Telegraph
White Sulphur Springs
N. Y
Dillon
Washington Park
Charlie Weinert
Promotions in H B G Companies
Camp Brumbaugh at Mt Gretna Pa reports ongoing promotions among Harrisburg units. Captain J C Shumberger from Harrisburg, formerly with Governor's Troop, earns a quartermaster corps rank amid praise from senior officers. Corporal William Wible becomes quartermaster sergeant and Private Charles Harshbrook advances to corporal. Col Finney says eighth changes near completion. Health is strong and troops prepare for army surgeon tests. The Governor's Troop musicians form a string ensemble while a dancing pair and vaudeville act entertain.
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Camp Brumbaugh
Mt. Gretna
Harrisburg
J. C. Shumberger
Governor's Troop
William Wible
Charles Harshbrook
Col. Finney
Arlington Strambaugh
Robert Fohl
Joseph K
How U S Went to War With Mexico in 1848
Outrages along the border and on American concessions in Mexico stirred both nations. Mexican military chiefs rivaled for control while an American army moved to the border. Clash occurred on American soil and casualties followed. The war began without a formal congressional declaration as Polk declared a state of war due to Mexico's acts.
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Mexico
Congress
Polk
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