Mobilization Plans for New York National Guard in Federal Service
Adjutant General Louis W. Stotesbury outlines a memorandum detailing how the New York Division would mobilize for federal service. It covers camp organization, property transfers, recruitment, medical muster, and coordination with regular army procedures for war strength deployment.
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Adjt
Louis W. Stotesbury
New York Division
National Guard
Stotesbury
Adjutant General
United States
United States Army
Secretary of War
Regular Army
New York State
Intervene Now to End Mexican Crisis, Urges Public Opinion
The piece argues the United States must intervene against Carranza to end delays blamed on politics. It warns war would bring heavy costs to a beaten Mexican people and urges immediate action to prevent further bloodshed and political delay. The author links three months of inaction to treachery and calls for decisive measures.
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Carranza
Carranza Criticized as Victim of Intrigue Amid Mexico Tensions
The commentary denounces General Carranza as vain and obstinate, blaming both domestic and foreign plots for anti-Mexican sentiment. It argues the U.S. President favors liberation for Mexico and condemns war hawks and jingoists driving toward conflict.
Wilson delays shoulder border action and wartime readiness
The piece criticizes President Wilson for chronically delaying use of the National Guard and regular army at the border. It argues he is always late, under equips troops, and relies on watchful waiting, risking defeat if war with Mexico occurs. It warns volunteers and guards will be ill prepared and slow to mobilize when needed.
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Wilson
National Guard
Mexico
Militia Draft Becomes Federalized Under Presidential Action
The Tribune reports the organized militia has been drafted into Federal service by presidential order for possible overseas duty. This marks a novel shift in American military practice as State troops operate under Federal control except for officer appointments, testing the recent Congress authorized “Federalization” plan.
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Tribune
United States
Congress
Hay Army
National Guard Mobilized as War Threat Looms
The American notes the National Guard being ordered to mobilize signaling an end to watchful waiting. It suggests Washington has found a backbone and condemns both major parties for cowardly Mexico platitudes, warning of American lives at stake.
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National Guard
Washington
Mexico
Garcia Named Financial Agent for Carranza Regime
Andreas Garcia longtime Consul in El Paso has been named financial agent of the de facto New York government and will depart for his new post. A Monclova native and three year veteran of the Consular Service he helped secure the surrender of Villa forces in Chihuahua by paying money giving homes tickets to homes and a five dollar bonus per man.
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New York Times
EL Paso
Andreas Garcia
New York
Mr. Garcia
Monclova
Coahuila
Arredondo
Washington
Carranza
Chihuahua
Public chorus against watchful waiting in Mexico policy
Bernard H. Ridder in the Staats Zeitung argues that the Wilson administration's Mexico policy has led toward war. He accuses supporters of malign influence and asserts American lives are being endangered by ongoing intervention delays. He contends the so called interests drive intervention, not safeguarding citizens.
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Bernard H. Ridder
Staats-Zeitung
Aralicy
Mexico
Wilson
President warns on Mexican actions amid troop talks
The Expresa notes Washington’s claim that no extra troops will move into Mexico except in pursuit of bandits, warning this may bluff Carranza. It urges the President to act firmly, even consider a naval blockade to halt guns and cartridges entering Mexico.
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Expresa
Washington
Mexico
Carranza
United States
Bryan
Dumba
Lusitania
Boston Opinions on Mexico Policy and Mobilization Risk
The Globe comments that continuation of current policy toward Mexico and a large border militia could backfire. It warns Car ranza may resist Wilson, risking conflict as U S forces mobilize abroad. A graceful withdrawal would be easier before mass action.
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Globe
Mexico
Pershing
Carranza
Washington
Wilson
Villa
Europe
Tense Cross Border Strain Tests Wilson Preparedness
The piece notes rising Mexican border tensions with bandit incursions into the United States. It predicts the president may soon reveal full duties of the national emergency. Carranza’s bluff is questioned as U S troops and militia are mobilized amid anxiety over possible conflict. Persistent calls for earlier readiness are voiced.
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United States
Wilson
Washington
Carranza
Mexico
Plattsburg Camp Stirred by Wilson Mobilization Order
Plattsburg New York June 18 news of President Wilsons order mobilizing the National Guard sparked wild excitement at the military training camp. About 100 commissioned officers and 18 noncommissioned officers would be needed for the July camp as regulars and Guardsmen scramble for details. Archie Roosevelt and Rhinelander Waldo were among those seeking immediate information as officers discussed how camps might continue if regulars are called away.
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New York Times
Plattsburg
N. Y
Wilson
National Guard
Mexico
New York
Fishkill Plains
Archie Roosevelt
Colonel Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Rhinelander Waldo
Waldo
Theodore Rousseau
Mitchel
Mr. Rousseau
Order
Nation demands decisive intervention in Mexico not repetition of Vera Cruz
The Dispatch argues America should act with a clear objective in Mexico, not opportunism. It criticizes delayed decisions that brought arms and supplies here, warning that intervention must aim for concrete results and justify American sacrifices.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
U S Must Act to Stop Mexican Border Raids
The United States has shown patience toward Mexican turbulence and border raids. If Carranza cannot pacify northern Mexico, the U S may take necessary self defense measures on American soil and could declare war if Mexican actions justify it, as Polk did in 1846.
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United States
Carranza
Mexico
Polk
On-to-the-City of Mexico policy debated at border
The Republic notes growing raid damage on the border and the need for militia as President calls them up. It argues Mexico lacks a central government to subdue by seizing the capital and questions the feasibility and ethics of conquering the country piecemeal with a small army and border duties.
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Republic
Mexico
Carranza
Wilson call inspires patriotism and readiness to serve
Richmond Times Dispatch reports President Wilson’s address to West Point graduates frames the call to arms as a civic appeal, not militarism, urging citizens trained to defend the nation to respond to the invasion threat and protect lives.
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Times-Dispatch
Wilson
West Point
Keinia
Villa on verge of triggering US intervention in Mexico
The Constitution from Atlanta argues that Villa’s border raids threaten a US punitive expedition and warns Carranza to prepare for possible intervention. It claims Carranza’s stance invites military action and predicts a swift, necessary US response to restore order in Mexico.
Washington pushes frontier buildup amid Mexico tensions
The Times-Picayune notes that Washington has avoided offending Mexico’s de facto government while increasing frontier defense. Trevino’s message to Pershing under First Chief directions argues for larger, graver tasks beyond border policing and pursuing bandits, demanding ongoing precautions.
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Times-Picayune
Washington
Mexico
Trevino
Pershing
Von der Goltz Defends Himself Against Critics at Ellis Island
Baron Horst von der Goltz, detained on Ellis Island for alleged conspiracy links to the Welland Canal plot, publishes a long defense in which he denounces German papers, defends his war actions as legitimate, and vows to reveal his private thoughts to refute attacks on his character. He cites press fabrications, seeks an impartial hearing, and insists he has done nothing to deserve accusations of untruthfulness.
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Baron Horst von der Goltz
Ellis Island
Welland Canal
Ths
New York Times
Finland
Baltimore
Luederitz
New York Staats-Zeitung
New York Staats-Zeittung
Department of Justice
Tauscher
Madameski
South Africa
Seval
Brixton Prison
New York
von der Goltz
Staats-Zettung
Mexico
Baron Horst von der Itz
America
Uch
St Louis Platform Debate Sways Mexican Policy Drafts
In St Louis the Democratic platform clash centers on Mexican policy and U S intervention. The draft cites Monroe Doctrine principles and argues for a stable Mexican government able to control marauders. Debate notes tensions over early expansion of American action and the risk of perceived coercion.
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Washington
Wilson
St. Louis
Stone
Missouri
Committee On Foreign Relatio
Attee
United States
Amer
Mexico
Committee On Resolutions
Louis
Jine
Americas
Turks' Claims Denied In Mesopotamia Report
London reports an official communication on Mesopotamian operations. General Lake says the enemy attempted a night assault June 1-17 against Sanna. The June 17 Turkish account of an English landing on the Euphrates is deemed inaccurate.
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London
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