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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
1
Citizens rush to the armory as Gen Hitch cock dispatches read out by Captain Steedman and Captain Stivers. Guardsmen assemble at 7 45 pm with many families expressing fear and resolve ahead of possible deployment.
Washington dispatch reports Governor responses to the Presidents militia call arriving at the War Department by noon. Nation readies for possible war in Mexico with the entire National Guard mobilized for border service as Pershing’s expedition is praised for strength and readiness. Secretary Lansing asserts no withdrawal from Mexico and warns Americans near the border to evacuate. New York and other states begin rapid mobilization with the Sixty-ninth Regiment leading as plans focus on southern deployment.
A map shows American lines from El Paso to Colonia Dublin and Casas Grandes with Pershing positions at Namiquipa nearly enveloped by Carranza forces. Mexican troops surround the advance. The Pacific fleet is ordered into Mexican waters as arrows mark potential joint operations from Atlantic and Pacific ports.
Over three days United States reg and Massachusetts coast artillery units moved by Erie special trains through Middletown en route to Chicago. Crowds gathered at James Street depot as troops waved handkerchiefs and flags from Pullman cars.
The Federation of Women’s Clubs will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday at 2:30 PM in the First Presbyterian Church chapel. Delegates’ reports from the biennial convention will be presented, followed by a social and a Music Club program featuring vocal and piano solos and refreshments.
The article lists officers and men of Company I First Infantry N G N Y with ranks and names, including Captain H L Steedman First Lieutenant R M Vernon and Second Lieutenant John A Korschen, followed by non commissioned officers and many privates. A second unit, Medical Detachment, is led by Captain M A Stivers with First Lieutenant H J Shelidy and sergeants Marian L Redfield and Herbert B Royce, plus listed privates.
The Times-Press reports President Wilson calls the entire National Guard to service on the Mexican border. Local militia officers were notified, and Middletown detachments may be sent to the front. Captain M. A. Stivers and Private Ralph P. Bull will represent the Times-Press in camp and at the border or in Mexico if needed.
New York June 19 Charles E Hughes arrived from Washington to confer on organizing the new national committee and the election of a chairman was set for 2 36 o clock William R Willcox and William Loeb Jr have virtually been eliminated from consideration.
Washington reports the second note to Austria-Hungary regarding the Austrian submarine attack on the American tanker Petrolite. It is to be coded for immediate transmission and is understood to demand an apology and reparations.
Joseph Schaap of this city purchases his third Overland touring car from Central Garage marking a continued local auto trade in the year.
Miss Ona Pfluke new Commissioner of Charities departed Saturday evening for Utica after being summoned by her father’s illness.
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