War talk on Mexico raises calls to mobilize militia
Government officials move to mobilize National Guard for possible border actions and Mexican crisis. Navy lists ships en route to Vera Cruz and Mazatlan as consuls evacuate civilians and warn Americans to leave. Officials caution Carranza and Mexican factions while planning to keep regular army at full strength and ready doctors from the Medical Reserve Corps for muster into federal service.
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Lineas
Navy Department
Nebraska
la Cruz
Wheeling
Sterto
Machias
Aritender Dixie
Conte Hanna
Monterey
Coneul Silliman
Saltillo
Hostetter
Hermosillo
Sonora
Vera Cruz
Tam_ or
Pico
Mexico
Monsuer
Moexto
State Department
Rodgers
Mexico City
Zapatistas Arong
Carranza
United States
Tampico
Wen
Carranzas
Washington
Wilson
National Guard
Department
Etra
Ident Wilson
Ers
Warships Take Americans in Guaymas Harbor
In Guaymas, Mexico on June 19, Americans tied to the Southern Pacific Railroad are reportedly boarding the US cruiser Cleveland and the supply ship Glacier anchored in the harbor. Mexican authorities allegedly plan to imprison all able bodied Americans and disarm foreigners in the Yaqui Valley amid other tensions in Culiacan.
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Guatmas
Mexico
San Diego
Cal
Southern Pacific
Cleveland
Glacier
Gruaymas Harbor
Yaqui
Culiacan
Sinaloa
Governors Respond to the Call Quickly
A sweeping mobilization of state militia for the Mexico crisis unfolds as Secretary Baker records 39 replies from states including New York Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Governors urge full National Guard inclusion and rapid service to reinforce federal forces.
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New York Times
Washington
Wilson
War Department
Baker
National Guard
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
Alabama
Iowa
Massachusetts
Nebraska
New Jersey
New York
Empire State
Vernor Whitman
Albany
National Guard Mobilizes to Sea Girt in 1916 War Stance
New Jersey National Guard units based in Sea Girt and Camden are ordered mobilized for service on the Mexican border. Second Infantry and Third Infantry will report to encampment grounds, be mustered into government service, and return to armories by the next day. Orders issued by Adjt. Gen. Wilbur F. Sadler Jr. and Governor Fielder.
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New York Times
Trenton
N. J
Second Infantry
Third Infantry
Camden
New Jersey National Guard
Meee
Adjt
Wilbur F. Sadler, Jr
Location of Pershing Expedition Units on Mexican Soil and Border
The article lists the strength of regular army and militia on duty along the southern border and in Mexico, totaling 35,016 personnel including 1,526 officers and 34,502 men. It details Pershing’s expedition units under secrecy, plus a long roster of border stations with commanded troops and numbers, ranging from Alpine Texas to Yuma Arizona, across numerous posts and units. The document emphasizes dispersed border deployments and the scale of forces present at multiple frontier locations.
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New York Times
Regular Army
Mexico
Pershing
Columbus
N. M
Namiquipa
Washington
Alpine
Texan
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Lisbee
Ariz
Seay Bites
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Texas
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Cal
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Second Infantry troops ordered to Sea Girt muster
Telegram to General Sadler from Edward C. Murray and officers of the Second Infantry complains of being excluded from early orders. It lists units to be mustered at Sea Girt, notes war strength 6 444, and describes camp preparations including water pipes hydrants tents and regimental centers.
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Edward C. Murray
Second Infantry
Sadler
Sea Girt
Adjt
John M. Rogers
David 8. Hill
Nelson B. Gaskill
Charles W. Stark
First Infantry
Newark
Jersey City
Paterson
First Artillery
Cony A
Orange
Company PD
Camden
Evalty
Redgh
Mty
Plainfield
Signal Corps
Jersey Field Hospital
Ambulance Corps
Red Bank
New Jersey
New Jersey Infantry Brigade Split Over Selection
The New Jersey brigade to answer President Wilson’s call splits among five regiments. Newark’s First, Jersey City’s Fourth, and Paterson’s Fifth were named, while Camden’s Second and Third push to be included. Ratings favor the Second and Third, but all seem headed for mobilization. Rumors mention Brig. Gen. Edward W. Hine possibly relinquishing command. A Jersey City Fourth Regiment armore truck donations noted.
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New York Times
Sea Girt
N. J
New Jersey
Wilson
Newark
Jersey City
Paterson
Camden
Horace M. Reading
Delaware
Saremten
Edward W. Hine
Fourth Regiment
George Brensinger
Guard units near full strength in Maine mobilization
In Augusta on June 19, a heavy influx of enlistments filled the National Guard. Officials said every company of the Second Maine Infantry now under mobilization would reach its maximum war strength of 1,000 men within days. Companies stay at local armories awaiting orders to concentrate at the State camp.
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Augusta
National Guard
Second Maine Infantry
New Hampshire National Guard recruitment sprint begins
Concord New Hampshire June 19 rapid efforts surge to recruit the National Guard as state authorities push to bolster force readiness and expand volunteer enlistments amid ongoing security concerns.
Armies Mobilize as Companies Gather at Armories
Up to maximum strength was reported to Adjt Gen Charles Howard tonight. Companies requested by the War Department were assembled in their home armories, fully equipped and awaiting transport. All units, except perhaps the Berlin contingent, will be in camp here by tomorrow night.
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Adjt
Charles . Howard
War Department
Berlin
New York
O' Ryan
Rhode Island Militia Ready Camp. Battery A Delayed
Governor Beeckman wired the Secretary of War that the Rhode Island militia would be at camp late today except Battery A which will reach tomorrow morning. The camp is prepared with three days rations. John J Richards, Captain of Troop FB, senior cavalry officer, assumed command at the camp.
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Providence, . I
Beeckman
Secretary of War
Rhode Island
John J. Richards
Mass militia recruitment accelerates in Massachusetts
Boston reports rapid enlistment for full war strength with 6 000 of 2 000 needed already obtained. Western Massachusetts Twenty second Regiment has recruited two men while Sixth Infantry Naval Brigade and Coast Artillery Corps seek transfers to mobilized units. Governor McCall appeals to Washington to allow Sixth Regiment to mobilize with Second Infantry Brigade as three months needed for training, troops to Framingham tomorrow, Boston city militiamen to receive full pay under a council appropriation.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Adjt
Cole
Twenty-second Regiment
Sixth Infantry Regiment
Naval Brigade
Coast Artillery Corps
Ge Ean
Yneral
Washington
McCall
Framingham
Mobilization of Connecticut National Guard Planned Tomorrow
Hartford June 19 The Austrian General Cole reported readiness for the Connecticut National Guard mobilization scheduled for tomorrow morning at dawn. Nearly 2,000 men have been called to arms covering most land forces except Coast Artillery and a colored company. Uncertain when the unit will depart to Niantic State reservation.
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Hartford
Conn
Cole
Connecticut National Guard
Coast Artillery
Niantic
Pennsylvania National Guard Mobilization for Border Service
General orders from Harrisburg indicate nearly all National Guard units of Pennsylvania will mobilize at once for Mexican border service. Mobilization starts Saturday after a delay caused by a command strength misunderstanding. Units must reach at least minimum peace strength and recruit to war strength before deployment.
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Harrisburg
Penn
National Guard
Pennsylvania
Mountana
Businessman Seeks New Distribution or Advertising Opportunity
A responsible business man who has just sold his interest in a well known firm seeks to take over distribution or place an advertisement for a meritorious article. Letters should provide sufficient detail for careful consideration. Principals only. Conditions must pass strict investigation. B 812 Times Downtown.
Mobilization Preparations At Mount Gretna Camp
Tenants will stay at home stations to recruit until units fill. Only batteries with U S Government approval will move to the mobilization camp. At Mount Gretna Penn June 19 Colonel Tu V Rausch accelerates work for the Pennsylvania National Guard encampment. He ordered Lebanon lumber carpenters and laborers to build storage and facilities for 10 000 troops summoned by the President. Cornwall Lebanon Railroad tracks are being cleared to handle equipment shipments from the State Arsenal tonight or tomorrow.
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United States
Mount Gretna
Penn
Pennsylvania National Guard
Tu. V. Rausch
Rausch
Lebanon
Cornwall & Lebanon Railroad
State Arsenal
Second Infantry National Guard Mobilizes Near Charleston
Adjt. Gen. John Bond announced that West Virginia's Second Infantry will mobilize at Kanawha City instead of Terra Alta due to heat concerns at altitude. The unit, called for Mexican border service, saw enlistments surge as duty was assigned to border duty in Southern Texas.
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Charleston
W. Va
Adjt
John
Bond
West Virginia National Guard
Kanawha City
Terra Alta
Washington
Hatfield
War Department
Texas
Tilinots National Guard to Encamp at State Fair Grounds
Springfield reports Tilinots troops begin gathering for encampment at the State Fair Grounds by Wednesday night. Adjt. Gen. Frank Dickson says at least 13 400 men will be present with about 3 000 mounts required. Virginia National Guard units seek horses and nurses from Illinois offer service if Mexican call arises.
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Springfield
Tilinots
Adjt
Frank Dickson
Tilinots National Guard
State Fair Grounds
Dickson
Virgnia National Guardias
Illinois
Dunne
Fred J. Kernsident
State Board of Administration
Kentucky National Guardsmen Mobilize Across Three Cities
Frankfort June 19 authorities report Kentucky's brigade of National Guardsmen began assembling at the armories in Louisville Lexington and Hopkinsville for mobilization at Earlington or Fort Thomas. The mobilization camp facilities at Fort Thomas are deemed inadequate and the unit strength totals about 2000 officers and men with 2200 effectives plus a field hospital ambulance and signal corps. If fully recruited the brigade would top 5406 personnel. Adjutant General J Tandy Ellis says mobilization cannot begin at the camp in less than a week.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Louisville
Lexington
Hopkinsville
Earlington
Fort Thomas
J. Tandy Ellis
Michigan militia to mobilize five thousand men
LANSING Mich June 19 Thirty five hundred Michigan militiamen will be assembled by Thursday at Grayling permanent reservation. State authorities plan to raise the force to 5697 men with recruiting started to reach war strength. Adjt Bersey ordered company commanders to entrain at their home stations next Saturday for the State camp. Recruits include soldiers recently returned from Europe.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Grayling
Adjt
N. Bersey
Peo
Europe
Wisconsin National Guard Mobilizes to Campugias
Lacrosse Wisconsin June 19 Adjt Gen Orlando Polway said the Wisconsin National Guard comprising 32956 men has been ordered to mobilize at Campugias on Thursday.
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Lacrosse
Wis
Adjt
Orlando Polway
Wisconsin National Guard
Campugias
Nebraska to mobilize 4000 in ready for service units
Adjt. Gen. Hall announced from Omaha that in ten days to two weeks Nebraska could field 4000 members ready for service. About 2000 can converge at Lincoln within a week for organization and deployment efforts.
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Omaha
Neb
Hall
Nebraska
Lincoln
National Guard mobilizes from Guthrie to Chandler
Guthrie Oklahoma June 19 The state National Guard ordered out by Governor Williams will mobilize at Chandler Colonel Roy V Hoffman in charge Adjt Gen Frank Canton estimates all troops mobilized by tomorrow night The state has one infantry regiment two cavalry troops one Engineers Corps and one field hospital The militia recently recruited to strength with high enthusiasm about percent favoring intervention Word that full readiness is reported from Guthrie City Enid Muskogee and Tulsa Available strength is 2500.
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West Virginia
New York
Oregon
Georgia
Maine
Ndiana
Montana
Colorado
Idaho
Ilinois
North Dakota
Ohio
Virinia
Washington
Mississippi
Vermont
Tennessee
Missouri
Harrisburg
Penn
United States
Manese
National Guard
Commonwealth
M. Dg. Brumbaugh
Richmond
Ohio National Guard
Columbus
Frank B. Willis
Hartford
Conn
Connectccut
National Guard of
Connecticut
Niantic
Cole
Providence
Quoinset Point
R. Livingston Beeckman
Rhode Island
Charleston
W. Va
Infantry
West Virginia National Guard
New York Times
Guthrie
Okla
Treioma National Guard
Williams
Chandler
Roy V. Hoffman
Adjt
Frank Canton
Engineers
Fullee
Guthrie City
Enid
Muskogee
Tulsa
Thetate
O'Ryan
Leonard A Wood
Oo’ Ryan
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O' Ryan
O’ryan
Whitmant Greenhaven
Dutchess County
Twenty-second Corp of Engineers
Henry 8. Sternberger
Beekman
Newark
New York City
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Poughkeepsie
Brooklyn
He Brent
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Clermont Avenue
Wingate
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Rogers
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Medical Corps
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Firate
Cepa
Buffalo
Ui Albany
Syracuse
Rochester
Yon
James W.worth, Jr
Avon
Fir Field
van Cortland Park
Broadway
Sailors in clash with Mexicans near Mazatlan
US Navy units report grave trouble at Mazatlan after a brief exchange with Mexican soldiers. Ensign Wessing was wounded in the leg and two Mexican soldiers and a civilian were said to be wounded. An ultimatum from Governor Elores Carranza of Sinaloa preceded the clash as the Annapolis crew parleyed with Mexican officials.
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New York Times
Ban Diego
Cal
Mazatlan
Mexico
Point Loma
Arthur Kavanagh
Annapolis
Sinaloa
United States
Kavyanagh
Gatewain
I. M. Laughter
Kessing
Wessing
Annapolia
Admiral Winslow
Kavaneh
Elores
Carranza
New York Mobilizes National Guard for Beekman Camp
New York begins full mobilization as regiments assemble in armories, with the Sixty-ninth Infantry leading to Beekman near Poughkeepsie. Engineers and signals follow. Major General O'Ryan directs from Peekskill while Major General Wood coordinates national plans and transport.
Troops Turn Out Here in Quick Time
The mobilization of National Guard units in this city proceeds rapidly with the exception of the Twenty-third Infantry of Brooklyn, all units have begun to assemble and move as directed.
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National Guard
Twenty-third Infantry
Brooklyn
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