United States Ready for Ventumlite Mission Across Coasts
Washington reports US war preparations accelerate along east and west coasts as National Guard mobilizes for possible war with Carranza regime in Mexico. Administration asserts measures are precautionary and blames Carranza for any escalation. President plans to address Congress with full Mexican situation details.
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John Edwin Nevin
Tinternational News Service
Washington
United States
Mexico
Carranza
Villa
State Department
White House
International Boundary Line
Columbus, N. M
Border War Preparations Underway Amid Crisis
International Service report from San Antonio dated June 19 notes large scale border mobilizations with about 135000 men to be assembled and 80000 to 85000 state militiamen expected at the border. Brigadier General Jakes defied General Trevino signaling possible troop movements to secure communications and deter Mexican aggression near Pershing’s line.
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L. V. B. Rucker
International News Service
San Antonio
Tex
John J. Jakes
Trevino
Mexico
Pershing
United States Cavalry
Warships told not to land sailors in Mexico
Mexican government through Ambassador Arredondo asked the United States to issue orders to halt landing any American sailors in Mexican waters. He said the request, ordered by General Carranza, aims to prevent attacks on marines or seamen should they disembark. The embassy also confirmed a Mazatán clash left two Mexicans wounded and two American officers prisoners before later release.
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Designate Arredondo
State Department
United States
Arredondo
Carranza
Mazahan
Serrano Takes Charge as Mexican Tensions Grow
El Paso dispatch reports General Francisco Serrano arriving in Juarez as chief of staff to Obregon amid rising anti American sentiment. Carranza forces are also rallying 500000 men with key positions in Chihuahua Sonora and Coahuila. US border cities brace for possible hostilities as arms and supplies move to Major General Funston.
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International News Service
EL Paso
Tex
Francisco Serrano
Alvaro Obregon
Mexico
Juarez
Obregon Serrano
Carranza
Serrano
Venustiano Carranza
Constitutionalist Party
Chihuahua
Sonora
Coahuila
United States
Funston
Juares
Governor Orders Mobilization Of Indiana Guard
Indiana Governor Ralston arrives at the State House where the Indiana National Guard mobilization order is prepared for signature. Adjutant General Bridges and Major William P. Carpenter oversee rapid work as the headquarters resembles a martial camp and the order is expected to be signed at nine o'clock.
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International News Service
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana National Guard
Th State House
Government Ralston
Franklin L. Bridges
Bridges
William P. Carpenter
Armory Mobilizes Local Guard for Mexican Boundary Duty
Local company H I N G at the Armory rushes to recruit to war strength and be ready to move to Fort Benjamin Harrison by tomorrow noon. Captain L C Slagle reports 49 enlisted with 16 more needed. posters drive enlistment as President Wilson calls state guard units to active duty for possible border service.
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Funston
Mexico
L. C. Slagle
Frank L. Bridges
Adjutant General
Adjutant General's Office
Slagle
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Indiana
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