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Captain John M Wriest, in chargeof the recruiting work of the United Stains army for the intermountain country, while in Ogden today, received a telegraphic order from Washington, i (* , to report for duty in Ban Franclaco at once The message was sent in care of Sergeant H. M. Johnson, who Is In chaw of the Ogdeu recruiting station ^ -MMpap tain Wright left for Ban Priacisco this mornh|g. The message stated that 2#o00 marines are to ho sent to the Mexican border via. boat from Ban Franel*co.§ Captain Wright ^ connected with the marine service,which la usually used only in guarding consulates and American property inforeign coutfirtee ; qJ. 1'During the captain's absence, Ser geam Paul Wy Ca longue will have charge of thegrecrufUng work in this district. Her gear Johnson states that the work of recruiting in Ogden hasbeen temporarily suspended ft the marine companit are all filled. The marine service Is limited by congressto 10,000 men. ^Forty two sfJhUcrs from the United States recruiting and training station at Columbus, Q will pam through Ogden Monday on their way to Ban Fran cisco. It is expelt; ed that the soldiers will b# rent to some point on tile Mexican border after their arrival atSan k i L.According to the local' railroad of-finals, this is the only detachment of troops on thefe southern boundary.
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Ogden Evening Standard
Ogden, Utah, US
Thu, Mar 09, 1911
Page 8
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