Mounts Arrive for Cavalrymen in New York Parade
Private Buddy Fleming earns a humorous nickname after a rough ride with an unruly mule as four batteries of the 2d Field Artillery march through Manhattan. Cowboys from the West delivered fifty horses to bolster the New York National Guard and the scene ended with Fleming sustaining a head injury and being treated at a New York hospital before returning to camp.
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Seom
New York National Guard
Manhattan Island
Camp Whitman
131St Street
North River
2D Field Artillery
Buddy Vieming
Fleming
Sam
Buddy
Fem
Actillerymen
Joy in Beekman at Call to Front
A telegraph courier announces that Secretary Baker has ordered out the guard, triggering cheers across Camp Whitman Beekman on June 23. Colonels Conley and Lucas express readiness and a fighting urge as 60th 69th and 224 Engineers brace for border action with daily camp life continuing amid masses and prayers.
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Siam
Unite
69Th
224
Baker
Louis D. Conley
E. V. Lucas
69Th Waf
22D
Conney
O'Ryan
Michael Lyrich
Coonel John J. Phelan
Pat. Fick Lynch
Frank Sullivan
James Fogarty
Company F
Pidust
Guy Bates
22D Engineers
Lucas
Bates
68Th
Gonley
Andrew Brennan
Francie P. Dufe
William J. B. Daly
Conley
Louie D
Richard
Elise
Colon
Akation
Dix Johnny
Ing
Cruck Quartermiler
Lenge
Sheppard
Ther
Pondeasen Pri Branialaw
Koslowski
Coon Nies
Privataw Raphael
Virtually at War, Says Tunpam Chief
Galveston Tex June 28 refugees aboard the British tank steamer San Ricardo report all oil camps in the Tuxpam region abandoned. Americans allegedly ordered to leave by the American consular agent at Tuxpam. Carranza commander at Tuxpam supposedly declares a state of war with the United States. Refugees mention circulars announcing a defeat of a large American force at Matamoros and urging rally to the First Chief against the Colossus of the North.
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Galveston
Tex
Tuxpam
San Ricardo
Carranza
Matamoros
North
Newark Police Bar Guard Duty Amid War Demand
The Newark Police Board unanimously refused permission for any officer to join the National Guard of New Jersey citing 672 policemen already stretched patrolling the city and a greater need at home. Most officers said they would enlist if their duties were lightened.
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Newark
Police Board of
National Guard of
New Jersey
National Guard
Parade at Camp Whitman Attracts New York Crowds
Thousands of civilians packed Van Cortlandt Park to witness a major military show. Troops from the 1st Field Artillery drilled under Lt. Col. Merritt H. Smith, while Armored Motor Battery demonstrations impressed spectators. Inspectors General Vanderbilt and Kin?aid toured camps and checked equipment, staffing, and sanitation. The camp welcomed hundreds of horses and mules, opened a canteen to fund better food, and praised meals as fish supper drew crowds. A recruiting tent operated in the hospital area with quick examinations by Lt. Mead. The camp health remained high and a bull terrier mascot named Kaleomine stood watch over the grounds.
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New York
van Cortlandt Park
Puende
1St Field Artillery
Merritt H. Smith
Armored Motor
HG. Montgomery
Cornelius Vanderbilt
James J. Kincaid
Whitman
It Field Artillery
Sitchen
Paris
Vane
Lat Field Artillery
Mead
Kaleomine
Wattery PF -4 Field Artillery
Ite
General Appleton reviews Seventh Regiment parade
Brigadier General Daniel Appleton reviewed the 7th Regiment in New York's first formal guard parade since mobilization. About 1,600 troops marched along Fifth Avenue from Park Avenue to Lexington and Park, followed by 600 new recruits in worn attire. The crowd cheered as Appleton saluted from the Union League Club balcony, then the column headed back to its armory for dismissal.
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Damel Appleton
Daniel Appleton
National Guard
New York
Fifth Avenue
Trafic
Park Avenue
Sixty-ninth Street
Itn
Union League
Thirty-fourth Street
Lexington and Park Avenues
Guardsmen Await Marching Orders for Camp Whitman
Guards in armories await marching orders as view and 4th regiments prepare to depart to Camp Whitman. Training surges with 1700 accepted of 7400 applicants, and 7th Regiment enrolls 1250. Promotions include Captain Falls to major, Despard to regimental adjutant, and Kent named sergeant major. The Thet Infantry moves to Camp Whitman tomorrow morning.
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2D Fividrtillery
van Cortlandt Park
New York
Mexico
Twentyeatsth Street
Lexington Avenue
7Th
DW. Falls
Dr. Despard
3D Battalion
E. H. Kent
Despard
W. S. Calling
Co. M
Co. H
Gerald Stratton
Co. G
Thet Infantry
Camp Whitman
71st Regiment Ordered to Camp Whitman
Orders from Major General John F. O'Ryan direct the 71st Infantry of New York City and the 2d Infantry based in Troy to report to Camp Whitman in Beekman on Sunday. Officials debunk rumors of a direct march to the Mexican border, stating training at Beekman precedes such moves. Announcement also says Rev. Herbert Shipman of Church of the Movement Rest in New York City named chaplain of the 1st Field Hospital Corps.
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Voley
Pete
Sed
Itn
Shearer
Har
Morrie M. Minton
New Hamburg
J. F. Dunseith
Signy
Steeves
John F. O'Ryan
71St Infantry
New York City
2D Infantry
Troy
Camp Whitman
Beekman
O'Ryan
Aay
Herbert Shipman
Church of the Moaventy Rest
York City
1St Field Hospital Corps
Army men to aid survey of industries at Plattsburg
Five army officers are named to assist the Committee on Industrial Preparedness in completing a wartime inventory of industrial plants producing munitions. Col Abiel L. Smith, Majors William D. Conner and Douglas MacArthur, Capt Thekapt I. Somers, and Capt Charles S. War Signal Corps will help organize a rapid survey as the nation braces for possible emergency.
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Abiel L. Smith
Quartermaster Corps
William D. Conner
Douglas MacArthur
General Staff
Thekapt I. Somers
Ordnance Department
Charles 5
War Signal Corps
Plattsburg Volunteers Camp Aims to Form Military Unit
The article describes a call for volunteers to form a Plattsburg division for potential Mexican service. It emphasizes high fighting quality and notes that men with personal responsibilities should not hesitate to attend. The War Department confirms camps will proceed as scheduled.
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Plattsburg
Military Training Association of the United Stat
Wood
Platteburg
Tt In
War Department
Conference urged to delay hostilities with Mexican talks
The American Union Against Militariam urged Wilson to withdraw U S troops from Mexico and called three American peace advocates to confer with three Mexican representatives in El Paso to delay hostilities promote mediation and ease border conditions. Bryan Jordan and Walsh agreed to participate contingent on others. Mexican delegates include Ath editor Manuel Rojas and Modesto Rolland. Eduardo Suarez Mujeica declined citing official status.
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Unuers
American Union
Dr. Ath
Mexico City
Ise Manuel Rojas
Biblioteca Nacional
Modesto C. Rolland
New York
Eduardo Suarez-Mujica
Washington
Rainey and Bowring Arrive Aboard Mer Adriatic
Paul D. Rainey hunter and traveler arrives in port from Liverpool aboard the Mer Adriatic. Sir E. E. Bowring, owner in Red Crows Steamship Line, accompanies him as a passenger. He notes Russia seeks to buy two steamers, but the company declines to sell.
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M. Or Prosucen
Paul D. Rainey
Liverpool
E. E. Bowring
Red Crows Steamship Line
Only 15 000 Guardsmen in Camp Week After Call
Report from headquarters shows about 14 945 men equipped and ready a week after the call. Officers debate efficiency as 15,000 remain in camps while projections hoped for 124,000. Casual talk centers on Carrizal casualties and Boyd’s China exploits as Johnston recalls his service. Matty Gorman and the mock drill frame a photo of frontier readiness and morale.
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10Th Cavalry
Wireless device carries 16 miles in seven pounds
A new seven pound wireless instrument by BARMAE A. Sperry and Lawrence J. Sperry promises 16 miles range for aviators. Henry A. Woodhouse of the Aero Club and American Aeronautic Engineers predicts a revolution in wire guided recon and reconnaissance gear, noting prior sets weighed two to four pounds per twenty mile radius.
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Aero Club of
Erica
Americany of Aeronautic Engineers
Woodhouse
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