Latin American Nations Seek Peace Amid Mexican Tensions
June 27 report from Mexico City notes replies from Latin American republics to Aguilar on Carrizal and Mazatlan incidents. Some offer mediation to avoid war between the United States and Mexico. Carranza accepts General Cejudo's troops for the de facto government. Zapata forces rally at Hidalgo. student mass meeting pledges ambulance support and offers to back Carranza in case of war.
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Carrizal
Mazatlan
Repiies
United States
Mexico
Zacatecas
Miguel Hermandes
Carransza
Nacazori
Sonora
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Zapata
Hidalgo
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Cejudo
Gavira
Juarez
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National Palace
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Carransa
EL Paso
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Guzman
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Bell
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Andres Garcia
International Bridge
El Paso Police Order Dr Jordan to Leave City
Special to The New York Times El Paso Texas June 27 Dr David Starr Jordan sole representative of the American Union Against Militarism was ordered by police to leave El Paso to prevent a demonstration he left on the first train for Albuquerque New Mexico where he said the conference would be held after Mexican Commissioners arrived News of threats and unrest led mayor Lea to instruct Jordan to depart before nightfall Jordan stated he would intervene if possible but saw no way to stop it
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New York Times
EL Paso
Texas
David Starr Jordan
American Union
Jordan
Albuquerque
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Lea
Universt
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Walsh Declines Peace Conference Participation
Kansas City June 27 Frank P Walsh announced he would not take part in the El Paso conference called by the American Union Against Militarism. He said a telegram from him suggested unofficial mediation might bring diplomatic complications.
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Ney
Brazil Deputies Spar Over U S Mexico Crisis
In Rio de Janeiro a Chamber debate featured a sharp attack on the United States by an opposition deputy over U S Mexico tensions. Souza e Dantas said Brazil has not negotiated and seeks a peaceful solution. In Santiago officials say diplomatic exchanges continue and hostilities are unlikely.
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Mexico
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Germany
Washington
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Whitman at Camp Whitman visit unrecognized by troops
Governor Whitman visited Camp Whitman near Poughkeepsie and was not recognized by soldiers. He toured headquarters and camp facilities as 8,000 National Guard troops faced heat and dehydration. Water shortages persisted, with efforts to pump and boil creek water ongoing while reinforcements arrived and some men were sent home for health and disciplinary reasons.
Morey Recovers After Carrizal Fight and Desert Trek
Captain Morey describes a brutal melee near a wall and a dry hole, his wound and the dire retreat as Carranzistas pressed in. He, four troopers, and later relief forces endured a seventy mile trek to lines, while details of additional clashes and motor truck movements surface from Colonia Dublan and Columbus reports.
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Santo Domingo Ranch
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Pershing
J. T. McCabe
Demonstration in El Salvador in Support of Mexico
After a June 27 meeting addressed by Mexican journalist Jose Colado, thousands in San Salvador rallied in favor of Mexico and Salvadoreans spoke for the Mexican position in the U S Mexico dispute. In Santiago, Chile, the government accepts the belated Balkan Chancellery theory and signals readiness to offer good offices to avert war.
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José Colado
United States
Mexico
Santiago
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Rush Order Placed for 20 Million Cartridges in Philadelphia
A large force of workmen began filling a rush order for 20,000,000 rounds of small ammunition at a Philadelphia government arsenal. The cartridges will go to the San Antonio arsenal in Texas. Production will take about two weeks with extra mechanics working day and night shifts to complete the contract quickly.
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Philadelphia
San Antonio
Texas
Berlin Sees Again in Mexico Clash
German press voices reticence on the Mexican crisis. Taegliche Rundschau says Mexico matters only for world prospects and warns Wilson will seek action to pull America into war. It suggests Germany may provoke Mexico to hinder Allied arms exports, while hoping to avoid a broader conflict.
Roosevelt Seeks to Raise a Volunteer Division for War
Reports say Colonel Roosevelt plans a freely organized volunteer division with 12 000 soldiers, using fast aeroplanes heavy artillery and machine guns. The mobilization aims to supply equipment from government arsenals and private firms for swift deployment likely in Mexico, with Roosevelt awaiting a government summons before action.
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Ney
No Surprise in Washington on Roosevelt War Plan
Washington reports indicate no surprise at Roosevelt’s rumored plan to raise a 12 000 man division for possible war with Mexico. War Department inquiry found no correspondence. White House Secretary Tumulty and Secretary Baker declined confirmation or denial.
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Roosevelt
Mexico
Leonard Wood
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White House
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Baker
Rosevelt
Philadelphia
American Punitive Expedition Report From Mexico Stopducted
Majors Jenkins and Howze return from relief duty toward Carrizal and say Tenth Cavalry negro troopers would have beaten Mexicans if officers had not been lost. Captain Boyd and Lieutenant Adair killed, Captain Morey wounded, Adair charged with five men and saved horses at irrigation ditch. Howze’s command completes 1000 miles on horseback plus 550 more to save their mounts. Pershing troops drill daily in a sunless Mexican camp.
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New York Central
Chicago
James M. Andrews
Am Yiance Corps
Middletown
H. L. Steedman
New York
Morey
Rancho San Luis
McCabe
San Luis Ranch
Robert L. Houze
Eleventh Cavalry
Pershing
James Collins
Mexico
Columbus
N. M
Jenkins
Howze
Carrizal
Tenth Cavalry
Boyd
Adair
New Details of Carrizal Battle Reported From Chihuahua
Message from Chihuahua dated June 26 1916 describes a clash when American troops approached in pursuit of marauders. Lieut Col Genovevo Rivas and General Felix Gomez attempted to avert conflict by proposing a pause to seek permission to enter Villa Ahumada. After negotiations failed, fighting lasted two hours, Gomez was killed, Rivas assumed command, Americans retreated leaving arms and casualties 11 killed and 24 prisoners.
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Broadway
New York Times
Chihuahua
Mexico
New York
Carrizal
Genovevo Rivas
Felix Gomez
Villa Ahumada
Tfieut
Rivas
Gomez
Juarez
Rumor of New Fight Denied by Officials
El Paso dispatch says officials denied rumors of a new clash between Carranzistas and forces in the area. The report notes no confirmation of hostilities and urges caution amid unverified claims.
Miss Louise Phipps Heads to Red Cross Nursing Training
Miss Louise Phipps daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Phipps of New York left Asheville for New York with the aim of volunteering as a Red Cross nurse and beginning Red Cross training for service in Mexico. Several Asheville young women inspired by National Guardsmen heading to the front also plan to offer nursing service.
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New York Times
Asheville
N. C
Louise Phipps
Henry Phipps
New York
American Red Cross
Mexico
Whipps
Red Cross
Recalled from Berlin Donovan to rejoin relief unit
Berlin June 27 William Donovan of the Rockefeller Commission for the Relief of Poland and captain of a Buffalo New York cavalry troop has been recalled to join his regiment as it mobilizes He will depart on the first steamer Others in Berlin including embassy staff and Americans are members of the National Guard but Donovan is singled out for recall to service.
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National Guard
Vermont Regiment Ent trains for Eagle Pass in rain
The First Regiment, Vermont militia, entrained at Essex Junction for Eagle Pass Texas likely its destination. Departure from the state concentration camp near Fort Ethan Allen occurred in heavy rain as officers reported the unit up to the required strength.
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Prisoners from Carrizal Fight Held in Chihuahua City
The State Department reported British Consul details from Chihuahua City about twenty one privates and two sergeants of the Tenth Cavalry plus one interpreter interned there after Carrizal. Two are wounded, all fed and safe, with room to exercise, awaiting further guidance from U.S. authorities. Reports also mention two negro troopers jailed in Juarez, with conflicting notes on their status and origins.
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Washington
State Department
Chihuahua City
Tenth Cavalry
Carrizal
Marion Letcher
Guard Draft Mixup Halts Officer Appointments in National Guard
Washington June 27 A Hay emergency draft plan for National Guard and organized militia to become Federal soldiers raises questions over officer appointments. President will appoint officers for drafted units, with Senate confirmation required for higher ranks. The measure aims to place Guard units under federal command for possible cross border action, altering status from state militia to federal soldiers.
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Washington
National Guard
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Wilson
United States
Mexico
Regular Army
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Guard
Senate
Drafting National Guard and militia into Federal service
The text argues that a wartime measure would draft individual National Guard and militia members into federal service by presidential order. It explains that militiamen become Guardsmen upon oath and enlistment and would no longer be state guardsmen once drafted. It outlines War Department plans to issue commissions and organize units under federal command.
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War Department
National Guard
National Guardsmen
United States
Cormand
Deadlock over fifty dollar aid for National Guard families
House and Senate conferees remain split on a fifty dollar monthly government contribution for dependent families of enlisted National Guard members called into service during the Mexican crisis. The House backs the 50 dollar provision, the Senate favors a 4 dollar cap. Debate centers on whether married soldiers with dependents should receive aid while serving.
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Military Affairs Committee
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Havana Lib editorial urges Cuban protest against U S actions
In Havana June 27 Fl Heraldo de Cuba edited by Creates Ferrara prints an anti American editorial urging all American nations to protest U S policy toward Mexico. The Liberal Party papers are anti American while conservative ones back the U S government.
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NEW York Times
Havana
Fl Heraldo de Cuba
Creates Ferrara
Mexico
Cuba
United States
Menocal
Mexican border crisis grips Chihuahua region
Refugees report widespread arming and mobilization across Northern Mexico as an American border crisis escalates. Civilians, business and professional groups, and workers are forming arms and drilling to resist invaders while anti-American demonstrations flare in Torreon and Gomez Palacio. U.S. officers warn of a large, veteran force gathering, with Federal guards and camp sites planned near Fort Bliss and in Juarez area.
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