Washington Excited by War Rumors and Militia Call
Washington anxious as Carranza government faces a border force move with 100000 militia and more ships. Officials fear the action could trigger a clash or full scale intervention, while others expect it to deter banditry and strengthen Pershing’s position. A 10000 word note will be sent to Carranza denying withdrawal and a border warning to Americans is issued.
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Soldiers in Training and Salute at the Guard Post
In the Washington armory crowds of recruits flood in for assessment and prep. Col Inglis notes rapid arrivals and impending movement to American Lake. A mother waits, a 16 year old enlistee stands among 18 year olds, and soldiers salute Old Glory with sober pride.
Roosevelt to Endorse Hughes After Chicago Hearing
Oyster Bay June 19 Col Roosevelt will publicly endorse Charles E Hughes the Republican presidential candidate after the Progressive National Committee hearing in Chicago it was learned today Hughes returns to New York with a series of conferences with party leaders at the Hotel Astor Murray Crane among those visiting Hughes no discussion of his visit was given.
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Seattle Guards Called Up For Mexican Border Duty
The Washington National Guard units including infantry cavalry field signal corps and medical corps were mobilized on Monday after orders from Governor Lister. Guardsmen gathered at armories and headquarters beginning early morning under full war discipline and will sleep at the armory while they headline civilian affairs before leaving for duty.
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Diver Trapped Under Sea Rescued After Hours Under Rail
A. Verbeck, a deep sea diver, was pinned beneath a steel rail at Smith Cove for five hours and 40 minutes while aiding a cargo operation on the Kahio Maru. He was rescued by Harry Finch after nearly six hours and survived with a likely full recovery, aided by a pulmotor at city hospital.
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Williams Rescued After Spoofing Incident at Colman Dock
At 10 30 Sunday night police rushed to Colman dock to aid Floyd H Williams 508 White building who reported a longshoreman Tom Cara tens of Seaview hotel had insulted him by shouting spoof spoof Williams planned to prosecute after catching a boat he was about to board.
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Conference calls battalion commanders to Adj Gen offices
Battalion commanders Major Fred Llewellyn John Carroll of Seattle and George Lovejoy of Pullman reported at Adj Gen Thompson's offices in the Haight building Monday morning for instructions.
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Navajo Indian Blankets Fetch $750000 Last Year
Navajo blanket sales last year totaled about 750000 dollars, reflecting steady demand for finely woven textiles. Market activity showed continued interest from collectors and regional buyers, with prices supporting a warm outlook for Navajo artisan goods.
No dining car for militia on border movement
The central army department ordered National Guardsmen to carry their own meals or detrain to eat at restaurants en route to the border. All National Guard reserves are shifted to active status by Adjt. Gen. Thompson. About 240 reserves must resume active duty as full war strength is pursued at American Lake.
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American Lake
Mexicans Reinforce Carranza Garisson With Field Pieces
Manuel Garzia Vigil former editor arrived in Nuevo Laredo across the border with 16 three inch field pieces and 300 artillerymen to reinforce the Carranza garrison in Laredo Texas on June 19.
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Carranza
Pitiless Toil Awaits Rookie Soldier At Mexican Border
A rookie faces grueling training to harden body and will for service at the Mexican border. He endures hikes with heavy packs over days, limited water, and blisters until muscle and resolve harden. The transformation ends when he returns home as a soldier.
Woman injured in unusual auto accident
Miss Barbara Keaft of 408 West Galer Jr suffered a fractured ankle when her car stalled and rolled down a steep bank after Harry Stokes, president of the Stokes Co, exited to inspect the trouble. The vehicle capsized several times during the plunge.
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Secretaries move to deploy National Guard to Mexico
Secretary Baker and Gen Crowder propose a general mobilization under the new Hay law to place militia under federal command for potential border duty in Mexico. The plan, described as precautionary, would release about 40,000 regular border troops and could muster over 100,000 soldiers across infantry, artillery, cavalry, engineers, signals, ambulances, and field hospitals if Congress approves.
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Frederick Funston
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Preparation for Action in Brownsville
Brownsville reports all women and children, prisoners in the city jail, and hospital patients are being sent into the interior from Matamoras Mexico opposite the city. The move aims to secure the border during heightened tensions.
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Wilson calls acid test for National Guard mobilization
President Wilson weighs the acid test of mobilizing the National Guard as militia commanders report back. He told Civil War veterans that business support and national enthusiasm for preparedness could influence the militia law. Reports from militia commanders are forwarded as Mexico crisis looms.
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Wilson
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Coast Artillery Not Called Upon for Guard Mobilization
The Coast artillery under Maj. Clarance Blethen and the naval militia led by Commodore W B Allison have not been mobilized in the general order to call out the Washington National Guard.
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