Washington National Guard Enlistment Urged Today
The message urges immediate enlistment in the Washington National Guard as the first blood in Mexico has been shed. It warns that war may come and recruits should report today at Armory on Western avenue and Lenora street or the store beside Cheasty's Haberdashery at Second and Spring. Don’t be a slacker.
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National Guard
Washington
Mexico
Washington National Guard
Armory
Western Ave
Lenora St
Cheasty’s Haberdashery
Flag of Truce Lures Troopers as 12 Die in Ambush
Reinforcements rush to aid the Tenth cavalry after an ambush by Mexican forces near Carrizal. Reports vary on American casualties with 12 killed and 17 captured, including their commander. Mexican losses cited as 14 dead. Gen Pershing deploys troops as the fight nears Villa Ahumada and Juarez.
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EL Paso
Tenth Cavalry
Garcia
Juarez
Pershing
Tenth
Carrizal
Carranza
Francisco Gonzales
Bell
Texas
State Department
Gomez
Villa Ahumada
Nuevo Casas Grandez
Casas Grandes
Ited
Washington
Wilson
San Antonio
Funston
Pershine
Guardsmen Parade Through City Streets
Four companies of infantry 175 recruits and the Washington state troops band marched from the Armory down First Ave at noon in the first organized display of men headed to the Mexican border since mobilization orders. Crowds along the sidewalks watched the olive drab procession. At the head of the column was the First battalion of the Second regiment N. G. W. to stimulate recruiting.
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Washington State
First Ave
Mobil
Fred W. Llewellyn
Seattle
Col. Inglis
Yesler Way
Second Ave
University
Ernest Keene
Edgar S. Hadley
R. B. McClinton
Walter K. Kutnewsky
Blethen
Maj. Carroll
Maj
C. B. Blethen
Recruit Parade Sparks Drive to Fill Company D
A Seattle parade showcases Company D of the National Guard as Alonzo Thomas Anthony and Otto Heyder lead recruiting efforts. Maj. Blethen expands recruiting stations while Maj. Carroll staffs medical exams. Soldiers’ field kitchens and haversacks highlight daily life in encampment.
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Alonzo Thomas Anthony
Otto HeYder
Company Co, N. G. W
Mexico
Company D. Second Infantry
Alonzo Thomas
Otto
Seattle bids farewell as troops begin Mexico duty
Seattle will say goodbye Sunday to troops headed for duty in Mexico and the border. Infantry and medical corps will march from the Armory to Pike Place and University avenues before entraining at Western Avenue for American Lake. A Chamber of Commerce committee urged a large turnout to see the boys off.
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Seattle
Mexico
American Lake
Col
Inglis
Pike Place
Pike Et
Second Ave
Cherry St
First Ave
University St
University
Western Ave
Chamber of Commerce
The National Guard Presses Recruit Drive for War Strength
Washington National Guardsmen hit theatres and posters to recruit 468 remaining spots, enlisting 157 on one day. Officers spoke briefly between acts, urging youths to enlist while observers cited desire for border service after the Carrizal clash. Rookies trained in the School of the Soldier under veteran supervision.
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Washington National Guard
National Guard
Acta
Seattle News
Yarborough
Second Ave
Seattle War Bride Rushes Back East to Hurry Wedding
In Crookston Minnesota, June 22, David McKenzie of the Minnesota National Guard cannot marry Helen London, kin to Jack London, in Seattle due to mobilization. Helen and her mother sped east to Grand Forks arriving at 10 10 tonight, with an auto to rush them here. McKenzie leaves with his company at 11 40 p m, and a minister will attempt the wedding on the relay.
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Crookston
Minn
David McKenzie
Company 1
Seattle
Helen London
Jack London
Helen
Grand Forks
McKenzie
the Times
Militia Units From Three States Ready for Border Duty
Secretary of War Baker announced after a White House meeting with President Wilson that California Missouri and Kansas militia units totaling about 8000 men will be sent to the border as soon as equipment is completed. No mobilization orders have been issued yet for the California National Guard at Sacramento.
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Washington
War Baker
Wilson
Baker
California
Missouri
Kansas
War Department
San Francisco
California National Guard
Sacraments
Adjutant General's Office
Alexander J. Ashen Appointed Law Clerk
Alexander J. Ashen has been appointed law clerk to replace Hugh P. Fullerton first lieutenant of Company L. N. G. W. The appointment is noted in military records and shifts the unit leadership structure.
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Alexander J. Ashen
Hugh P. Fullerton
Company L. N. G. W
Tillman urges $30 million 60,000 ton battleship
Chairman Tillman urged the Senate subcommittee to authorize a 60,000 ton battleship of 995 feet with 15 18 inch rifles and 35 knot speed at a cost of $30,000,000. He said the ship would double the power of any vessel afloat and pass through the Panama Canal. He noted experts deem the project feasible and anticipated four dreadnoughts and three battle cruisers for the first year's program. If approved the ship would count as two battleships.
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Washington
Tillman
Senate
Panama Canal
General Board
Mexican Campaign Against United States Spreads in South America
June 22 Buenos Aires reports the Mexican government launches broad anti U.S. propaganda in South America. Former Argentine Congressman Palacio accepts to lead a speaking tour against the United States.
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Buenos Ayres
South America
Palacio
United States
President May Seek Congress Backing for Carranza Threat
Washington dispatches report President Wilson asking Congress to back a potential forceful action against Carranza if Mexican actions threaten American troops. Pershing’s latest reports on the Carrizal clash and border orders indicate intent to strengthen forces and pursue enforcement if needed.
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White House
Mexico
Mexico City
War Office
Carranza
Funston
Pershing
Wilson
Con
Carra
de F
Gen. Pershing
Orpet Murder Trial Hopes State Ends Case Without Yonker Testimony
Waukegan Illinois June 22 The state was expected to close its case against Will Orpet in Marian Lambert's murder case before adjournment. Rumor said State's Attorney Cady might drop Celestia Yonker's testimony, the fiancée Orpet hoped to marry, from the proceedings.
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Waukegan, Ill
Will Orpet
Marian Lambert
Cady
Celestia Yonker
Orpet
German push near Fort Vaux in Verdun fighting
German troops pressed forward in furious combat near Fort Vaux on the Verdun front. They seized a small thicket in Fumin wood before a French counter-attack drove them out.
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Paris
Fort Vaux
Verdun
War Office
Fumin Wood
House Burns Down on 51st Avenue East
A vacant frame house at 90380 51st Ave S was destroyed by fire reported at 5 30 a m Thursday. The loss is estimated at 1000 dollars. Owner is Frank Radimater.
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51St Ave. S
Frank Radimater
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