Call of the Guard Hits Wall Street
Wall Street banks and brokerage firms prepared for a potential mobilization as many employees faced call to join regiments. Estimates placed 100 to 2,000 workers in the financial district subject to service, with banks pledging full pay and job preservation during absence. Leaders from Guaranty Trust, Bankers Trust, Chase, and Bank of New York among those with guards, trade groups noting potential payroll and staffing impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Sixty-ninth Regiment
Twenty Second Engineers
Financial
The
Stock Exchange
National Guard
George Rt. Dyer
Oliver Ken
Henry 5
Brernberser
Thomas Denny
Rene A. de Russy
Harrison Bk. Bird
Ordnance Rtment
New York
William Starr
William M. Wright
Automobile Machine Gun Company
Stanton Whitney
Colate Hoyt
Uadron A
Alfred Posner
Seventy-first
Stocks Fall in Uneasy Market Amid Mexican Situation
Nervous investors dumped shares on the Stock Exchange and the Curb, triggering a sharp early decline with losses of 1 to 5 points in major issues. A later rally faded as weakness resurfaced, with many quotes near their daily lows. Government bonds also fell, Panama issues dropping, while traders watched for potential new bond sales and Treasury stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Exchange
Panama
Carri
Washington
Treasury
Vera Cruz
Tense Border Situation Grows as Tracks Repaired
Brownsville reports rising tension after Brig Gen Parker backs Alfredo Ricaut in aiding against bandits on the lower Rio Grande. Mexicans renew track destruction at the International Bridge while Tamaulipas ranchers seek unarmed visits, and two wounded Mexicans join four dead from weekend fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Texas
United States
Mexico
James Parker
Alfredo Ricaut
Rio Grande
International Bridge
State National Guard
J. H. Johnson
Matamoros
Tamaulipas
Southern Pacific reports on Mexican line seizure rumors
At Southern Pacific offices in this city yesterday no confirmation or denial of reports that the companys Mexican lines were seized by the Carranza government. Officials noted the franchise allows government takeovers of telegraph lines, and that only limited trains run on the Mexican route due to revolutions and bandit activity. Hugh Neill, Secretary, explained the line has little rolling stock and limited service, with daytime trains to avoid bandit risk and disrupted traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Railway
Carranza
Hugh Neill
Southern Pacific
Mexico
Opposes Enlistment of Munition Workers
Howard E Coffin chairman of the Industrial Preparedness Committee of the Naval Consulting Board announced plans to urge the War Department not to call for military duty skilled workers in munitions plants. He cited a representative of a major munitions maker saying a National Guard call could drive 500 to 600 skilled workers from plants and some were already militia members or had voiced intent to enlist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard E. Coffin
Naval Consulting Board of
United States
War Department
Coffin
Red Cross Hurries Border Equipment Enrolls New Members
War footing drives rapid Red Cross activity at West Side Branch New York 2 158 Broadway toward border support. Women and men enroll in accelerated first aid and home care courses with government certification prospects. Classes run all summer to prepare nurses and aides for field service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
American Red Cross
Broadway
Sixth Street
Mexico
R. C. Wilson
Red Cross
Miss Cotter
David H. Ma Gillespie
Wilson
Banks Expect Bond Issue To Finance War Measures
National bank officers and bond-house partners discussed the likelihood of the government issuing bonds to finance war measures, signaling possible government steps to raise funds for wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Banks
Mexicans vow sacrifice as US invasion threats loom
An article reports General Carranza and General Obregon denouncing possible US invasion and pledging to defend Mexico. Public demonstrations march through the capital with chants against Americans. Authorities promise to resume train service for Americans, while Chancey Rathbun is jailed on political charges. Rodgers awaits word from Washington.
Texas Governor warns Mexicans to stay lawful and loyal
Special to The New York Times from Austin June 49 Gov Ferguson issues a proclamation to about 150000 Mexicans in Texas urging absolute obedience to state laws and cooperation with peace officers. He promises protection if loyal and warns against bandit influence urging reporting of suspected agitators and offering rewards for tips. He appeals to Mexican press and leaders to curb incitement and promote peace between Texans and Mexican residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Austin
Texas
Ferguson
Mexico
Americana
James E. Ferguson
Patriotic parade fills Mexico City in defense stance
June 19 in Mexico City saw throngs of more than 10,000 patriots marching to public offices led by bands and bearing the national emblem. General Carranza, War Minister Obregon, and other government leaders addressed the crowd in the main square near the cathedral and municipal palaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Carranza
Obregon
Legalizing the use of guard in Mexico debate heats up
The New York Times reports a House resolution to authorize the President to use the National Guard on foreign soil, potentially Mexico, as a precautionary measure. War Department officials seek general authority, while lawmakers weigh unanimous consent or a special rules path amid debates on constitutional limits and historical precedents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Times
Washington
National Guard
Ae House
War Department
James Hay
Hay
Baker
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
Mexico
Jay
Congress
United States
Neverteless
House
Committee On
Representativ
Meyer Londen
New York
London
Polk
Capitol
George W. Wickersham
Continental
Crowder
Army
National Guard Reorganization Proposed in New Army Bill
The article outlines a proposed Army Reorganization law requiring State militias to join the National Guard, with a double oath of allegiance to state and federal governments. It details draft provisions, officer appointments by the President with Senate advice, pay parity with the regular army, and possible border deployment for nonenlistees. It notes discretion in granting leaves for dependents and the potential impact on individual states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nafer Guard
National Guard Aet
Congress
United States
Army of the
Volunteer Army
Senate
Carranza Says Mexico Will Not Seek War but Will Defend Dignity
General Carranza stated Mexico would not declare war on the United States but would fulfill its duty if hostilities occur. A workers' meeting planned a commission to Piedras Negras to seek peace with the American Federation of Labor. Foreign assurances promised protection for foreigners. exodus of Americans to Vera Cruz or the northern border began. a train was arranged to coast ports. The American Consulate was stoned during today’s demonstration. Rodgers protested. Engineers presented a national defense plan to Carranza, who will consider it. No Americans were mobbed in recent demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodgers
Vera Cruz
North
Pachuca
Chancey Rathbun
United States
Carranza
Mexico
Workismen
Piedras Negras
American Federation of Labor
J. Linn Rodgers
Foreign Office
Vera Crag
Americana
Rowe
Commission of Engineers
Carralza
Employers Promise Full Pay To Guardsmen In New York
Affected firms including City of New York Western Union and Wanamaker announce full or enhanced pay for National Guard members called to duty. Mayors and executives cite legal authority and company policy as they pledge to maintain compensation, with some offering top-ups to match full salaries during service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Guard
City of
Mitchel
Theodore Roussenth
Western Union Telegraph Company
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Howard Elliott
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New York, New Haven & Hartford Trailroad Company
Peade
Mexico
al Revi Latiarues
Guard Members to Hold Jobs and Pay While in Service
The agreement with several employers ensures that employees who join the militia will not lose reemployment rights. New York Edison and Consolidated Gas workers in the Guard get full pay vacations and job positions kept open. Large stores report many Guard members called or ordered to report, with unclear pay details from management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Edison Company
Consolidated Gas Company
National Guard
Guard
Pay for Guard Duty Boosts City Soldiers Pay
Chicago mobilizes nearly 5,000 men for Camp Lincoln as enlistments surge. Employers pledge full or partial pay to those serving, with some covering the difference to match normal wages. Firm heads vow no job loss due to military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Chicago
Camp Lincoln
Springfield
Frms
Quietude in El Paso and Juarez Amid Mexican Emigration
A train of about 1000 half hungry Mexican workers arrived from southern Chihuahua and crossed into the United States seeking jobs. Juarez officials deny comments on the crossing which violates orders by General Alvaro Obregon. Mexican cities report anti American demonstrations but no violence. General Francisco Gonzalez says he received a message from General Gavriel Gavira, reportedly executed in Mexico City after a conference with General Obregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Texas
Juarez
Chihuahua
United States
Alvaro Coregon
Durango
Francisco Gonzales
Juarez Kerrison
Gavriel Gavira
Mexico City
Obregon
Genera
Mexican Troop Movements Reported Near Juarez
An American refugee arriving in El Paso from Chihuahua City says Mexican forces have weakened in the state capital with the bulk now around Pershing's army. He notes troops scattered in small camps along the Mexican Central Railroad within miles of Juarez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nperial
New York Times
EL Paso
Texas
Chihuahua City
Pershing
Juarez Sika
Consul Arias Optimistic On Mexico United States Ties
Consul Arias, Mexico's representative in Baltimore, predicted that relations would not be severed. He regretted the president's act in calling out the State militia. He stated Villa is dead Zapata is no longer a factor Diaz is in Havana and most bandit leaders have been captured or executed as Mexico nears a great commercial and political awakening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Baltimore
Arias
Mexico
Villa
Zapata
Diaz
Havana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Call OF the Guard
Financial District
Henry Hildreth
FP. L. Bigelow
Twelfth Infantry
F. H. Brown
Ninth Coast Artillery
Jerome Sullivar
Signal Corps
George Keen
Francis Wood
Seventh Infantry
Reginald Rives
Harold Hatch
Louis Williams
Essex
New Jersey
Hyland Murphy
Second
New Jersey Infantry
Jdan Ogden
Charles Josephs
Second Field Artillery
Iiliam Johnson
En- Crees
W. V. Austin
Italion
Guaranty Trust Company
Charles H. Sabin
National City Bank
Guaranty Trust
F. H. Ryan
J. C. Sargo
A. H. Fox
R. N.cox
Mr. Sabin
Adley Olcott
Central Trust Company
First Field Motor Artillery
Central Trust
First Motor Artillery
Eaneers
Bankers Trust Company
Coast Artillery
Title Guarantee and Trust Company
American Exchange National Bank
Bank
Chase National Bank
Hanover Naval Bank
Bank of New York
International Banking Corporation
Orgoctess
Ke.e Steel Corporation
R. C. Bolling
H. E. Duffield
Walter Clark
George N. White
Montgomery, Clothier « Taylor
Heodore Roosevelt, Jr
Augustus Tarnard
House of Dominick & Dominick
E. W. Fisher and
Albert Copper
Merrill, Lynch & Co
Amer
Baldwin Locomotiv
Butte & Sup
Chesapeake & Ary
Crucible Steel
N. Y. Central
New Haven
Union Pacific
Navy Consulting Board
England
McAdoo
National Palace
Ministry of War
Ameri
Stein - Bloch
Hank Hornyhand
United
Nat
Ayent
Weber and Heilbroner
Nassau
Nassau and
Fifth Ave
Order of Obregon
Standard
Baltima
Turner
Standard Oil
Gavlea
Consul Arias
Frederic . Whitley
Peben St. Brockiya, B.Y
California
Cresta Blanca Wines
EL Cresta Blanca Wine CO
Franklin Simon
Fifth Avenue
Tens Clothing Shop
West 38Th St
Shantung Silk
Norfolk
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!