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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
3
Dispatches indicate quick militia response to the Presidents call. Adjt. Gen George Md. Presson says Maine is prepared with 1,800 National Guard men including the Second Regiment of Infantry and the coal corps held in reserve. Augusta orders movement to the front.
Adjt. Gen. Charien Howard says NH can mobilize at Concord on short notice as 134,000 men exist in state with capacity to reach 220,000. Available tents uniforms rifles and field pieces plus machine guns ready. War Department call would exclude only two coast artillery companies at Portsmouth and Dover.
Special to The New York Times reports Vermont militia ready to mobilize within thirty six hours. One infantry regiment and a cavalry squadron, drawn from Norwich University students, have trained in the field for two weeks and expect to reach war strength near eight hundred to sixteen hundred men. University of Vermont students form a First Vermont company. Many youths volunteer upon learning of the mobilization.
Washington ordered citizen soldiery to border as Governor McCall directs mobilization. Adjutant General Cole returns from New Hampshire and orders the Second Brigade and additional units toward Framingham as Springfield based troops under Colonel Hayes may join, strengthening the border defense.
Adjt. Gen Abbott said three cavalry troops one ambulance company and one battery of light artillery could be mobilized at a few hours notice. Battery A currently on a ten day hike through Rhode Island and Connecticut will rendezvous at Quonset Point and totals 5 officers 133 men. The ambulance company has 5 officers 113 men and the three cavalry troops include 9 officers and 1 1/2 men. The call brings elation to militia members but disappointment to National Guardsmen left out.
Governor Marcus H Holcomb and Adj Gen George M Cole learned of the general call for State troops tonight through press reports. Cole says his men can be ready in 24 hours but six or more horses must be bought from the Federal Government, with many officers enthusiastic about active duty.
In Trenton on Monday June 1 the New Jersey National Guard begins rapid mobilization efforts as authorities coordinate state readiness. Commanders expect swift deployment and increased security measures across key locations.
The ledger lists state by state militia strengths and mobilization points under Baker's order, totaling 125,606 in national militia strength. It notes the National Guard in Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico already mobilized and border service calls totaling about 100,000.
Governor Fielder and Adjutant General Sadler ordered mobilization within forty eight hours. About 5,000 men available with a plan to fill nonresponding posts. Brigadier General Edwin Hine directed camp break at Sea Girt and directed officers to await Washington orders. Units named include the First Regiment Newark Fourth Jersey City Fifth Paterson field artillery batteries field hospital ambulance company and signal corps.
Adjutant General Stewart announced orders for one division of the Pennsylvania National Guard to be mobilized starting tomorrow. All regiments except the Ninth and Thirteenth plus a separate Williamaport infantry battalion are included. Troops will assemble at Mount Gretna amid ample ammunition. The Third Regiment of Philadelphia, the Fighting Third, is renowned for elite marksmanship under Lieut. Col. Kemp.
Adjt. Gen. I P Wickersham of the Delaware War Guard reported no official word from the War Department on mobilization yet. He declined to discuss plans, noting the state militia comprises one infantry regiment about 600 men.
Maryland expects to provide 4000 men including officers for border duty if needed. Mobilization is prepared at Laurel on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Washington, replacing Halethorpe as announced from Washington. Major Hugh Riley mustered John W. Hyde as the first volunteer under the new call, enrolling in the First Regiment.
Adj. Gen W. W. Sale and his staff report the Virginia National Guard ready for mobilization with complete plans in place awaiting War Department orders. The force is prepared to place Virginia's military machine at the country’s service on short notice.
General Sale says the State Militia is fully equipped and ready to field on short notice. Major J Fulmer Bright notes the Richmond Grays can move in four hours. If mobilization occurs Richmond likely serves as the focal point at the State Fair Grounds amid Governor Stuart’s Wyoming trip.
West Virginia can mobilize 1800 officers and men within 48 hours and move them to the border in three days. Two infantry regiments with ten and twelve companies and a trained machine gun unit are prepared as the State encampment in July into August proceeds. Adj. Gen. Bond and officers say the Guard will be stronger numerically and more efficient than ever before.
Governor Craig and Adj. General Young rush to Raleigh to ready state troops for mobilization and Camp Glenn training amid Mexican trouble. About 340 soldiers, 36 infantry companies, 6 coast artillery, and 2 cavalry troops are prepared. two prominent colored men offer to raise Negro companies.
South Carolina prepares to mobilize two infantry regiments and a cavalry troop with five coast artillery companies and a Naval Militia division ready. Adjutant General Moore says units may move to Styx in Lexington within 48 hours as Governor Manning issued mobilization orders. Over 5,000 men expected. enlistment rush begins in Columbia.
President Wilson orders National Guard to the Mexican border and Georgia authorities report 3,000 available troops with at least 50 percent likely to deploy. Mobilization planned at Macon as Georgia units, some dating to the 1846 48 war, prepare for government service.
Jacksonville dispatch reports that the Florida National Guard can be mobilized and prepared to depart for duty in the Mexican area, reflecting heightened readiness and deployment posture.
Guard officers said the organization, two infantry regiments at peace strength about 2000 officers and men, will respond and mobilize within twenty four hours.
Alabama National Guardsmen ready for a year to serve. Mobilization orders call out a brigade of three regiments two field artillery batteries and one signal corps company. Adjt Gen Hubbard says Alabama can entrain its full force within five days.
New Orleans reports the National Guard will mobilize at the state camp ground in Alexandria on Monday and Tuesday. The call was anticipated with little excitement by local observers.
In Jefferson City Governor Major received word of a militia mobilization from President Wilson. Adjutant General O'Meara will issue the mobilization order and depart for the capital to coordinate. Officials expect 4500 officers and men ready quickly with signal, hospital, artillery and infantry units plus a cavalry troop.
Jackson announces mobilization of three infantry battalions from five in the Mississippi National Guard. Adjt. Gen. Scales reports 1,475 officers and men total, with companies averaging 75 to 80 men, and says mobilization could be completed within a few days.
Preparations are under way across Kentucky for the immediate mobilization of the Kentucky brigade at Fort Thomas. News of the call for militia mobilization was welcomed by the public and soldiers. The First Kentucky, commanded by Colonel W. A. Colston, met tonight and expects to depart as soon as Adjt. Gen. Ellis orders.
The Adjutant General of Tennessee said by telephone that if mobilization began tomorrow, 1,800 physically fit men could be ready in ten days. These men were examined at last summer's encampment and the unfit were mustered out. The guard's strength is listed as 2,000 to 3,000 during war. the Third Infantry is complete, and the First Regiment lacks one company, which can be mustered in at once with two companies of experienced men available.
Enced militiamen apply for admission to the regiment as Tennessee troops organize for service. The force is mainly infantry with one cavalry troop and one sanitary detachment. Nashville is expected to serve as the mobilization hub.
Late tonight Arkansas National Guard officers awaited mobilization orders to recruit to War Department strength and mobilize at Fort Logan near Little Rock. The guard totals 3734 with two infantry regiments two bands detachments of sanitary troops and a Quartermasters corps. recruitment could complete within three days.
The President calls up the Ohio National Guard except two infantry regiments and a battalion of colored troops. For five years guardsmen have prepared and commanders statewide report they can mobilize and arrive in twenty four hours.
Adjt. Gen. Bridges and Governor Joncitt announced Indiana National Guard units could be mobilized within twenty four hours at Fort Benjamin Harrison on the city outskirts. The force includes 22 companies of the Second and Third Infantry Regiments and three separate companies totaling 2367 officers and men. If not urgent, units would stay ready in armories for ten days while recruiting to full strength.
Governor Dunne reports Illinois militia ready to move up to 4200 men from Chicago armories once ordered. Eight infantry regiments, a cavalry regiment, batteries, medical and support units stand prepared. He asks Secretary Baker to include all eight infantry regiments in the nationwide call.
In Lansing on June 18 the National Guard received President Wilson's mobilization call. Orders from Washington arrived at 10:15 pm and the units will assemble in armories Monday to prepare for transport to the Grayling military reservation within 24 to 48 hours. Surplus equipment is loaded and recruitment up to war strength will begin as peace strength remains for mobilization.
Milwaukee reports that the Wisconsin National Guard will respond to the call to Mexico. Over recent months officers conducted a personal canvass of each company to obtain firm assurances from every soldier.
The guard prepares air command plans as state orders were not yet officially received. Governor Philipp remains in hospital after appendicitis surgery but directs issuance of documents. A proclamation has been signed awaiting the date insertion.
TOPEKA June 18 The Kansas National Guard awaits mobilization orders with Topeka as the gathering point. Generals Funston and local officers expect three thousand guardsmen to mobilize here and as many as 110000 more statewide to join the Mexican campaign.
Governor Hanna announced that North Dakota's National Guard regiment, equipped and ready, could mobilize at Fort Lincoln within forty eight hours. About 800 men are enrolled, with strength exceeding usual expectations to meet regular army standards.
Omaha reports the official order calling out the Nebraska National Guard was not issued tonight and is expected Monday. Major Sterricker says the quota can entrain Monday afternoon, but leaders want three days to recruit key companies and weed out those unfit for a summer campaign in Mexico. Governor Moorehead has returned from St Louis and will begin military work immediately.
Adjt Gen Harry Gamble ordered the Colorado National Guard to mobilize at the State Rifle Range in Golden. He said 1,300 men fully equipped could be fielded within 24 hours and doubled in ten days, based on Washington dispatches though no official order had arrived. Commands will assemble at home armories, recruit for 48 hours, then move to Golden. News of President Wilsons mobilization plan was quietly received.
Adjt. Gen. Guy E. Logan, at Camp Dodge near Des Moines, received the President’s call and ordered Iowa Regiments to ready their companies. Camp Dodge will serve as a mobilization camp for the entire Iowa militia, with the ability to assemble all units within twenty four hours. The Iowa Guard totals 3500 at peace strength and will be recruited to double before service. Brig. Gen. H A Allen of Cedar Rapids will command.
Oklahoma City June 18 commanding officers of every unit of the Oklahoma National Guard reported that about 1,000 men could leave their armories within twenty four hours. Some companies have not obtained full equipment.
The Idaho National Guard will mobilize at once in Boise with Adjt. Gen. Crow stating 1,000 men can be ready in three days. Some companies are isolated and may report slower as militia officers express eagerness for action in Mexico. The governor is out of state.
In Cheyenne on June 18 the Governor expects activation of the Wyoming National Guard tonight. Two battalions will mobilize at Fort D.A. Russell near Cheyenne and may join General Funston at the border. The militia, largely composed of cowboys, is ready to respond eagerly.
Local youths and ranchers express willingness to engage in combat as tensions rise in the border area. Communities monitor threats while authorities urge restraint and readiness.
In Bast LAk June 11 seven hundred sixty-two Utah militia men await a Washington mobilization order. Major W G Williams says the militia can be ready within forty eight hours, with Gen E A Wedgwood noting full equipment except cavalry mounts. News from Washington is welcomed in Salt Lake City and President Wilson's action is broadly endorsed across political lines.
Seattle readers learn the Washington guard will mobilize the Second Regiment of Infantry Troop B Cavalry and Company A Signal Corps. Current strength is 175, 16, and 117 respectively, with ten days required to reach full war strength for the Second Regiment while Troop B remains under strength and the Signal Corps on war footing.
Oregon quota under President Wilsons call for assembling militia includes one infantry regiment two troops of cavalry and one field artillery battery Adjt Gen George A White said the Third Oregon infantry under Captain Clonard MacLaughlin nearly ready to move Recruiting to full strength would take a few days National Guard to mobilize at Clackamas ten miles south of Portland The militia includes only one
A cavalry troop under Lieut Cicero Hogan is organized with Adjt. Gen. White directing immediate recruitment. An artillery battery has reached 1135 men and further mobilization is planned to reach war footing beyond Oregon quotas. Total militia strength includes one machine-gun company eight coast artillery companies and a sanitary detachment.
San Francisco reports enthusiasm as the President calls the militia for Mexican border service. Alameda Captain Mathewson says California forces are modern and ready, with about 3000 total, able to mobilize quickly. The Oregon battleship may transport California and Washington naval militiamen if ordered to duty.
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