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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
2
A wide range of small-town incidents and notices across Indiana towns including thefts elections and accidents. Events mention Chiefton Alexyan Sullivan Peru Newcastle Anderson Indianapolis and more with farmers miners and local officials cited along with a missing person inquiry and estate settlement details.
President Wilson orders national guard mobilization from all states to protect the Mexican frontier. The move, prompted by General Funston reports, aims to guard against incursions without a full entry into Mexico. Secretary Baker states troops will be stationed at home bases and deployed as needed, with enforcement of the Dick law for noncompliers.
A. L. Miles of the Division of Militia Affairs directs the adjutant general to confer with governors by wire as the secretary of war and staff meet at the department. Secretary Baker, Major General Funston, and others outline rapid mobilization with state troops to be deployed to the border under Funston while in the field and under regular army command during mobilization.
The Pacific fleet is ordered to sail at once for Mexican waters with four warships and three destroyers to Mexican Atlantic ports. Vice Admiral Meyo will command the battleship fleet and reinforce defenses for Americans along the Mexican coast. Rear Admiral Winslow will deploy five ships and three destroyers on the Pacific west coast. Salem Dixie and Dolphin with three destroyers leave Dominican waters for Mexican ports. Hancock will accompany for refugee aid. Belgians told to stay indoors.
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