Wilson May Ask Congress If Carranza Delays on Troops
Washington June 28 reports indicate President Wilson may seek a congressional mandate if Carranza does not respond promptly to Secretary Lansing's ultimatum demanding the release of 23 American troopers captured at Carrizal. Gen Trevino already ordered their release and troops may head to Juarez, as diplomatic efforts continue with Latin American diplomats urging compliance to avert war.
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Mexico
Carrizal
Gan
Carranza
Lansing
Wilson
John Edwin Nevin
International News Service
Washington
Chihuahua City
Burleson
United States
Ateast
Calderon
Mexico City
Rodgers
White House
State Department
Congress
L. S. Morey
Tenth
Baker
War Department
Quartermaster Department
Daniels
Atlantic Battle Fleet
Coast Guard Service
Galveston
Navy
France
England
James Hamilton Lewis
Minois
Senate
Lewis
Trevinto
Gomes
Tenth Cavalry
Mexican demands punishment for US soldiers over La Cruz incident
Washington June 28 The Mexican government through Ambassador Designate Arredondo filed a note with the state department charging that 3,000 American troops captured and maltreated about 300 Mexican civilians at La Cruz Chihuahua. Mexico asks that American commanders be punished and steps be taken to prevent a repetition.
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International News Service
Washington
Arredondo
State Department
la Cruz
Chihuahua
Pershing
San Geronimo
Valli
Mexican plume and mock invasion sparks El Paso pamphlet
An El Paso dispatch describes a nationwide Mexican pamphlet claiming a peaceful march northward to Washington as a symbolic clash between eagles. It alleges Wilson’s government flees to Canada and warns of bombardment from El Paso if American batteries remain, implied by a changing Bell stance.
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Wilson
Washington
Canada
General Bell
Ft. Bliss
el Paso
Bell
Border Skirmish News Tightens Mexican Espionage Control
International News Service reports intensified censorship on border troop movements toward Chihuahua City and Juarez. US army officials name censors, while Mexican espionage expands with alleged wireless spying and cross-border signals. Six thousand troops near Cananea and Villista activity rise as Pancho Villa hinges on Carranza.
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Wallace E. Smith
International News Service
EL Paso
Tex
Mexico
Juarez
Columbus
N. M
Chihuahua City
General Trevino
Obregon
Pershing
Bachimba
San Geronimo
Carrizal
Trevino
Chihuahua
Villa
Villista
Carranzistas
Villistas
Carranza
Pancho” Villa
William Parker
Hachita
Parkers
Cananea
Mexicans Cross Border Near Nogales
Mexican troops crossed the international boundary fifteen miles west of Nogales last night and were fired upon by American soldiers, retreating into Mexico. The Carranzista commander filed a protest later, stating his men were not returning fire.
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Nogales
Ariz
Mexico
Hopeful for Herron as Indiana guard expands units
Governor Ralston expects Captain Charles D. Herron and Captain John J. Toffey to lead the Indiana guard brigade, while General Bridges calls for a new artillery battalion an engineering corps and an infantry regiment. Enrollment rapid as Lt Rush B. Lincoln musters First regiment units. nine Plymouth Company I members refuse oath, face possible discharge or prison. About 900 guard members took the allegiance oath yesterday federalizing the force.
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International News Service
Indianapolis
Ind
Ralston
Charles D. Herron
Tenth Infantry
Indiana Guard
John J. Toffey
Bridges
Indiana National Guard
United States
Rush B. Lincoln
United States Army
Ft. Wayne
Bloomington
Winamac
Martinsville
Plymouth
Carranza appeals to students for peace amid US threat
Mexico City General Carranza urged 10,600 students to pursue a peaceful solution while warning that any new American punitive expedition into Chihuahua would be repulsed by force. He framed readiness and national defense as a duty for all Mexicans, urging military prep to deter conflict and defend sovereignty.
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International News Service
Mexico City
Galveston
Carranza
Chihuahua
Mexico
United States
Latin America
Red Cross Urges Aid for Militiamen Families
The American Red Cross calls on employers and Congress to prevent militiamen families from want while workers serve in the military. It offers relief if other avenues fail, hoping private and government action will address the issue.
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Uinternational News Service
Washington
American Red Cross
Congress
Red Cross
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