Troops Rush to Mexican Border As Carranza War Flares
Fifteen thousand National Guardsmen from New York Massachusetts Vermont New Jersey and Connecticut prepare to move to the border. New York dispatches list the 7th 14th and probably the 12th infantry regiments Cavalry Squadron A and the 224 Engineers with field hospital compared by Major General Wood. The plan includes heavy rail transport and urgent medical and signaling units. Messages report Captain Morey of the 10th Cavalry, wounded at Carrizal, rescued from the desert and delivering a battle report to General Pershing.
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New York
Massachusetts
Vermont
New Jersey
Connecticut
Leonard Wood
Signal Corps
Ati
Wood
National Guard
Washington
Funston
Tig
O'Ryan
Mack
Fen
Ndt
San Antonio
Tex
Lewis S. Morey
10Th Cavalry
Carrizal
Morey
General Pershing
Six More Prisoners Taken to Chihuahua
Chihuahua City June 2. Six additional prisoners arrived as General Carranza wired General Trevino to obtain a full report on the Carrizal battle. He disputed American press claims of an ambush and noted two black sergeants, Felix Page and Irabloyd, signed a statement supporting the Mexican position as reported by Lem Spillsbury, the Mormon scout.
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el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Chihuahua City
Torreon
Parval
Felix Gomez
P. Elias Callea
Sonora
Arigoe
William Robertson
Thomas Snyder
James Parks
A. RB. Dickson
Carranza
Trevino
Mex
Jacinto Trevino
General Trevino
Felix Page
Irabloyd
Lem Spillsbury
Aerial Border Patrol Planned If War Comes
The War Department plans an aerial border patrol along the entire Mexican border if war occurs. Over thirty airplanes have been ordered, including fourteen high power machines. Twelve 160 horsepower planes are already on the border, with a company setting up a branch in Columbus to assist.
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Rio Grande
Washington
War Department
Columbus
Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt Gives 25000 to New York Guard Hospital
Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt deposits 25000 to the credit of the National Guard of New York to be drawn for hospital supplies if needed. The gift comes from Lt Colonel William Terriberry of the New York division and is intended to aid standard hospital equipment and other items for the guard.
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Pockskin
New York National Guard
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
John ¥. O'Ryan
National Guard
William Rgeon
Mueney
Terriberry
York
Plattsburg Heiress Rookie’s War Bride
Charles H. Vaughan of Company K married Ellen Marguerite Rugar of Plattsboro after she graduated from the local normal school. Vaughan, a rookie last year from Sebonectady, works for General Electric and plans a six day civilian soldiers hike. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Albert Gale of Trinity Episcopal Church.
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Plattsburg
Charles H. Vaughan
Company K
Ellen Marguerite Rugar
Plattsboro
Vaughan
Sebonectady
General Electric Company
Albert Gale
Trinity Episcopal Church
British Drive Believed Near Front in Verdun Area
British artillery activity increases along the Franco Belgian front from La Bassée to the Somme as Lens is bombarded and gas fired near Beaumont Hamel. In Verdun, German gains at Fleury raise anxiety while French and British forces fight to hold and push back the attackers.
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Berlin
la Basce Canal
Somme
War Office
Lens
Beaumont Hamel
Albert
London
Paris
Fleury
Verdun
Douglas Haig
Newvilles St. Vawat
Wailly
Ypres-Menin Road
Hamel
Thiepval Wood
Ners Rans Sc
Detaumont
Fumin
Chapitre
President's Demand on Mexico Note Demands Carrizal Prisoners
The note from the United States to Mexico City asserts that Mexican authorities engaged in hostile action against U.S. forces in Carrizal. It demands the immediate release of American prisoners and any property taken, and calls for a formal diplomatic response through official channels. The message records that Pershing’s column faced Mexican resistance after orders not to advance were allegedly given.
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Washington
James Linn Rodgers
Mexico City
Arredondo
Carrizal
Mexican War Department
Jacinto B. Trevino
Pershing
Trevino
Chihuahua
United States
Mexico
Foreign Affaire
Stone
Americans Quitting East Coast Ports After Veracruz
Civilians aboard the battleship Nebraska care for about 250 refugees as Americans in Tampico embark on oil tankers. More than 1,000 expected afloat tonight on two boats with another tanker due tomorrow. Tankers head to sea to meet the U S cruiser Salem. transports to follow. General Naffarate urges evacuation. The cruiser Maryland has arrived at San Diego to join Bear near La Paz and Guayman.
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Veracrus
Vera Cruz
Nebraska
Canada
Tampico
United State
Salem
United States
Naffarate
San Diego
Cal
Maryland
Bremerton
Wash
la Paz
Guayman
Mexico
Bear
Latin America seeks U S mediation on war crisis
Latin American diplomats plan to ask the United States to mediate in the Mexico Carranza dispute. Calderon and Zaldivar met Mexican officials as mediation offers from Spain Chile Ecuador Salvador Peru and Argentina were noted. Arriving statements suggest Carranza favors a peaceful settlement, while U S Secretary Lansing's stance remains uncertain.
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Washington
Calderon
United States
Mexico
Salvador
Rafael Zaldivar
Arredondo
Mexico City
Spain
Chile
Ecuador
Peru
Argentina
Carranza
United State
Lansing
Wilson
Carranea
United S
Carranza Denies Rejection of Mediation Offer
Mexico City reports General Carranza did not reject mediation offers backed by Costa Rica and El Salvador. Foreign Office reiterates Mexico’s appreciation for Latin American cordiality amid the present situation. Foreign Minister Aguilar denounces American newspapers for misrepresentation and fabrication.
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Mexico City
Sinc
Carranza
Costa
Carranza Munitions Seized Sent to San Antonio
Two million rounds of ammunition destined for Carranza military authorities in Mexico were seized by U S customs officials. The consignment was sent by special train to government supply stores at San Antonio from Laredo Texas.
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San Antonio
Laredo
Tex
Carranza
Mexico
United States Customs
San Anetonio
Mexico must answer for Carrizal clash
The United States sent a sharp note to General Carranza demanding immediate release of American soldiers captured at Carrizal and a clear statement of Mexican intentions. President Wilson met with key lawmakers as Latin diplomats pursue mediation and the note signals possible open hostilities if Carranza does not back down.
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Long Branch
N. J
Docio de Gama
United States
Washington
Tribune Bureas
Carranza
Carrizal
Wilson
Stone
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Lodge
Flood
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Arredondo
Este
Tovmercow
Calderon
Lansing
Carranea
Cara Ranza
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Bay State
Harry A. Meyers, Jr
Meyers
First Chief
Consul
Brownsville
Garza
Alfredo Ricaut
Matamoros
Ane Pirana
Monterey
Luis de la Rosa
Pitana
Mrs. C. Vanderbilt
Newt
Latin America
U.S
Tates
United
South
Central America
Tribune
Father Knickerbocker
the Sunday Tribune
Truth News
Senator Stone
Congress
Baker
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