U S COLUMN WARNED LEAVES BRIGADES FROM STATE LINES
The War Department orders full infantry brigades redeployed from other states and signals a massive mobilization of 85 000 plus men. Armies including artillery, cavalry, engineers and signals are to depart with equipment issued. the plan covers 79 batteries of field artillery 29 engineer companies and 29 signal companies along with ambulance units. The move follows tensions along the Mexican border as Carranza’s government reacts to raids and anti American sentiment grows. officials note Carranza may restrain actions while trying to avoid all out war.
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National Guard
Cavalry
Signal Corps
War Department
New York Cavalry
Carranza
State Department
Mexico
Earring
Wilson
Mexico City
Fireedonda
Ambatsador
Washington
Arrejondo
Matany
Ikee
United States
Lansing
Louis Citement
Hero Bend of
Republic
Trevino
Pershing
Carranina
Thaining
Foreing
al Pershing
Herta Villa
Mexican border unrest reported near Nogales and Sonora
Reports from Tucson describe armed demonstrations and tightening military control at Nogales Mex, with civilians armed by authorities. Mexicans paraded in Caraton and Matamoros as U S towns fear clashes. General Calles moves forces toward the border to protect Americans.
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Lomas
Nogales
Mexico
International Ne
Tucson
Warty
Hays
Fighteen
Caraton
Sonora
Matamoruz
del Rio
Ecu Econem
Arpulfo Gomez
Iastaight
Gomer Wak
Central Calles
Comeria Sa
Colombes
San Xavier
Mareh
Adviers
Novares
Sonura
Vera Cruz Mexicans Resist Landing Despite American Landing Threat
Report from Vera Cruz says Mexican forces under Colonel Gensato de la Mata show discipline and quiet resolve. Troops are prevented from manifesting as they hold the harbor and resist any landing by American forces. An excellent spirit is described among the Mexican defenders.
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Vera Cruz
Dune
Conaione
Gensato de la Mata
Lower California Promises Neutrality Despite Hostilities
San Diego reports that the territory will remain neutral in any hostilities between the United States and Mexico. The promise comes from official dispatches quoted today, stating neutrality will be observed by all parties within Lower California.
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San Diego
Van
California
United Stater
Mexico
Statea
Border tensions rise as forces fortify El Paso
El Paso area shuns streets amid border tensions. Juarez garrison gains 100 troops from Chihuahua City while Battery A with four three inch guns and the 1st battalion of the 20th Infantry arrive from Columbus New Mexico to Fort Elise Texas. General Well warns to protect Mexican residents and notes increased vigilance at crossings.
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Clusets
Juarez
Chihuahua City
New Mexico National Guard
20Th Infantry
Columbus
N. M
Fort Elise
Tex
Gene
George Hell
EL Faso
General Well Nlo
Elo Paso
Tt Im
Koversiment
Meaienn Ling
International Bridge of Lows
Arma Ammmunition
Army Bill Allows Only 3000 More Men This Year
The Tribune reports from Washington that the army appropriation bill, examined by War Department officials, limits regular army growth to 3000 men despite Hay Cham berlain reorganization aims. The bill proposes total appropriation of 157,123,099 dollars, with about 22 million for militia and 52 million for regular pay, enough to cover 1500 extra lieutenants. The General Staff prepares a report for Secretary Baker hoping for higher funding.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
House of Representatives
Hay
War Department
Mr. Hay
Baker
Wilson
May
Latin American mediators urge Mexico troop withdrawal
Washington dispatch reports Latin American diplomats favor pulling U S troops from Mexico and offer mediation to avert war. They claim Pershing’s expedition achieves little, Columbus raiders dispersed, and 20 000 troops on the border could calm the region if not a campaign year.
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Washington
Mexico
United States
Pershing
Mexicas
Walton
Columbes
Pitston
Fear New Raids as Troops Leave Border
San Antonio reports General Sames Parker ordered withdrawal of several hundred US troops from Brownsville area after pursuing bandits into Mexico. Fire from bandits during retreat caused light rear-guard action with three attackers killed and several wounded. no American casualties. Officials warn further raids may follow and urge readiness for renewed cross-border operations if bandit networks reestablish footing on the Mexican side.
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Mexico
Jamon Parker
Brownsville
Alfredo Ricaut
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Matamoros
Texas
26Th Infantry
San Benito
Carranza
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James Parker
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Tatuachal Ranch
Netorsmae
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Ad Cavalry
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Leutenante de Tendtra
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No Grande
Mionahan
Mat
Edward Anderson
AS. Newman
3D Cavalry
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Rio Grande
San Pedro
Wienaut
J. 2
Garea
Rienut
Garza
Ricaut
United States Cavalry
Tilenat
Parker
Funston
1D Cavalry
Newman
L Yanches
San Pedro Banchito
San Antonio
Sames Parker
Brownaville
Toonight
Hundres
Miles
Army of Fleves
Neral Funston
Nome
Moses‘ant Witean
Pennsylvania Prepare to Move Guard South in National Crisis
Dispatches from General Funston indicate a plan to deploy select Pennsylvania National Guard units southward. Rail transport will stage at home stations with Philadelphia and Jersey routes coordinating en route to the border under War Department direction. Carranza forces and Mexican troops are reported near El Paso and Juárez, with Parker actions praised as compliant and effective.
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Funston
Scott
Pennsylvania Railroad
National Guardsian
Sompezanie
General Bell
el Paso
Villa Ahumada
Juarez
Yaletas
Parker
War Department
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