Jardsmen Awaiting Relief Fund And Call To Duty
Gen Hitch wires that soldiers are summoned to assemble at 8 PM under Governor orders while crowds gather outside the armory. Capt Steedman and Chief Higham rally men for departure to war as families watch, with mothers and wives expressing fear and resolve amid a citywide disruption and anticipated military mobilization.
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Blockade plans threaten Mexican coast
Washington, June 17 General Carranza must make the next move. The United States will not change its attitude toward Mexico. If Carranza accepts opposition and curbs warlike forces, all may be well. any attempt to eject American troops or interfere with raids will be punished. Mobilization of militia is under way and border forces are placed. Naval fleets stand ready to blockade Mexican ports at signal. Congress may grant authority to use National Guard on foreign soil. State Department reports no confirmation of war declarations by Yucatan and Sinaloa.
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Veterans recall call as National Guard mobilizes at armory
The article details soldiers assembling at the armory as the National Guard is ordered out. Veterans of the Spanish American War recall 38 years ago when the 23rd Separate Company was mobilized to go to Spain. Capta in Reedman orders the company to prepare for war, with 1500 required strength and 30 enlistment applications. A street parade at 6:30 p.m. aims to recruit more men, with the 24th Band providing entertainment.
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Honolulu
Substantial Sum Is Pledged During Morning
A city movement by prominent businessmen aims to create a citizens relief fund for soldiers families. Four residents pledged 350 dollars: Richard D. Clemson William Cross A W Corwin and Stanley Millspaugh. The Times-Press adds 50 dollars. The effort seeks thorough organization with officers and expects broad support to prevent any soldier family from want.
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Richard D. Clemson
William Cross
A. W. Corwin
Stanley Millspaugh
Times-Press
State PISIDENT Fails To Appear At Local Meeting
The state president of the P. O. 5. vok A. did not appear at the Washington Lamp lodge meeting in this city last night, causing regret among members. Three candidates from Goshen also failed to attend. Officers and delegates to the district convention were elected, with G. D. Fellows and I T. Bouton as alternate for the national convention. On June 4 the local camp will travel to Goshen to assist in taking on grand army men from Goshen. the local camp recently took on 22 grand army men.
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Henry Leach Convicted of Manslaughter in Newburgh
Newburgh verdict after about half an hour jury finds Henry Leach 6 guilty of second degree manslaughter for killing his wife on March 26. Trial before Justice Seeger. District Attorney Hirschberg led prosecutions and J D Wilson Jr defended Leach. Possible life imprisonment.
Responsibility placed on de facto government by president
Washington reports squarely assigns responsibility for keeping American troops in Mexico to the de facto Mexican government under Carranza. A lengthy note warns Mexico that withdrawal is required or the United States will defend its territory, while denying U.S. territorial aggrandizement. The note cites bandit attacks on American property and border towns, and notes Carranza followers’ actions as threatening. Brigadier Pershing defies Carranza with detachments operating near Namiquipa and Madera as U.S. troop movements continue. Fresh anti-American sentiment is reported in Durango and Chihuahua as U.S. mobilization orders spread and food and supplies are arranged at New York depots.
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