Seattle seeks 300 new Washington National Guard recruits
Three hundred new recruits are needed in Seattle to reach war strength for the Second regiment of Washington National Guard infantry. Enlist at the Armory on Western Ave and Lenora St or the Second Ave recruiting office near Spring St. Call Maj. Fred Llewellyn at Main 2837 if you cannot visit today. Requirements: able-bodied with good teeth feet and eyesight. age 18 to 45.
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Western Ave
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Second Ave
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Haberdashery
Fred Llewellyn
Main
Note to Carranza rejects withdrawal of U S troops
Washington lays out a strong reply to Carranza denying any troop withdrawal. The note accuses his government of lax action against banditry and raids, cites attacks on Brownsville and other sites, and warns of gravest consequences if force is used to defend U S rights.
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International
Arredondo
Lansing
Washington orders 60,000 border militia mobilization
Gen Funston announces Fort Sam Houston quartermaster to purchase 50,000 horses and mules for National Guard. Bids to be advertised immediately. Militia to be assembled at multiple stations across the country, from Mexico border to California, with distribution of brigades and unclear exact figures.
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Funston
Quartermaster’s Department
Fort Sam Houston
War Department
National Guard
of Mexico
California
Miter
A Tale of Red Roses Begins in The Star
The narrative opens with political boss Ben Sledge pursuing a woman who hates him as he vows to win her. This is the first of six installments starting Monday in The Star, credited to George Randolph Chester.
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George Randolph Chester
Star
Captain Beverly Alexander Bonds With Seattle Boy
A 12 year old Seattle area orphan Alvin Eckberg forms a strong bond with Capt Beverly Alexander of the Washington National Guard F company. Alexander says he will be Alvin’s big brother and may take him along if deployments keep to schedule as the unit builds toward fighting strength. Alvin cheers him on and admires the captain’s leadership.
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Alvin Eckberg
Adassah
Mercer Island
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Washingington National Guard
Alexander
Capt
University
Capt. Alexander
Beverly Alexander
Mexico
F Company
Carranza Defies U S War Move in Mexico City
Gen Carranza says the United States would have to invade Mexican territory to start a war as teachers and students meet him in Mexico City. American ships reportedly pull back and officials consider delaying a congressional war authorization. Ambassadors cancel meetings amid strained border tensions. Body of William P Browne found on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande with a head wound.
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Mexico
Carranza
Brownsville
William P. Browne
A. A. Browne
Rio Grande
Mule drivers sought by militia for wagon train
Twenty one mule skinners are needed by the Second Infantry New Jersey National Guard to drive four mule teams that will haul the regiment's combat and supply wagon train. Two blacksmiths and one saddler are also required.
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Second Infantry
Baseball game off as Butte Seattle postponed
The scheduled baseball game between Butte and Seattle was postponed due to wet grounds.
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Butte
Seattle
U S Troops Defy Carranza Threat Near the Border
U S forces and Carranzista troops prepared for possible clashes after Pershing sent cavalry in pursuit of bandits south and west of Namiquipa. Trenches were dug in Juarez near international bridges as reinforcements and supply convoys moved from Columbus. Officials say 4 000 Americans remain in Mexico, with 1 200 in Mexico City unable to reach Vera Cruz.
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Carranza
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Mexico
Namiquipa
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Americas
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Porone
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Montezuma
Second Regiment Expects Gall Today
Washington National Guardsmen may be hurried to the Mexican border immediately after Gen. Funston's appeal for reinforcements. The Second Regiment, N. G. W., ranked top in war department lists, would be among the first called. Guardsmen mobilize at the Armory starting Wednesday with a strict daily routine, five hours of drill, and a five day mess contract with Chauncey Wright. Recruiting rapid, over 1,300 under arms anticipated statewide.
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