Tragedy Seen in Mass Mobilization for Mexican Border
A Seattle Herald analysis warns that 60 percent of the Seattle contingent headed for the Mexican border have never fired a rifle and that three months of training are needed for even seasoned guardsmen. The piece notes nationwide mobilization pressures, debates over mandatory training, and fears that a largely untrained citizen army would be ill prepared in real war. It urges reflection as khaki-clad troops depart tomorrow.
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Captives stripped of uniforms in Chihuahua City
Arrivals report 17 American prisoners in Chihuahua City robbed of khaki uniforms. Carranzista privates wear the drab tax of the Tenth U. S. Cavalry while the men march in their underwear to a guarded detention camp. Colored troopers face gross insults from Mexican soldiers and officers during the march.
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Tenth
U. S. Cavalry
Demand Release Of Captured Troopers In Carrizal Fight
Washington reports the government demands the release of the 17 captives at Chihuahua City from the Carrizal clash. Secretary Baker said further word from Gen Pershing is needed before action, with fears the entire unit may have died under machine gun fire. The first militia to move to the border could depart Monday as details remain incomplete.
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Coast unions mull general strike may 60 out
In San Francisco on June 24 a general strike of Pacific coast organized labor in sympathy with longshoremen is being considered. The building trades council endorsed the step and the San Francisco labor council plans a Monday vote. A governor appeal to disarm strikebreakers on the waterfront is to be sent today.
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Three Bands Play Sunday in Seattle Parks
Three band concerts are scheduled in Seattle on Sunday. Wagner's band will perform at Woodland Park from 2 39 to 5 30 in conjunction with the Green Lake Hose show. Cavanaugh's band plays Alki Beach from 2 30 to 5 30. The Firemen's band performs at Volunteer Park from 7 30 to 9 30.
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Troops in Camp American Lake Ready for War Route
At American Lake a cavalry unit prepares for duty with tents and sanitation praised while veterans recount border experiences near Texas and New Mexico. Private Llewellyn, a San Antonio native, recalls past firefights, refugees, and the lure of potential deployment despite routine camp life.
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Three Seattle infantry units mobilize for Sunday departure
The Second Infantry from Seattle will march from the Armory at 10 a.m. Sunday, marching via Pike and Second avenues to Cherry and First, then to University and Railroad avenues where troop trains await. They entrain for American Lake with Spanish war veterans and Coast artillery militiamen as escorts. The sanitary corps sails 4:15 p.m. Saturday to pre establish a camp hospital. Nine of twelve companies are not yet at full war strength and 229 recruits remain to be sworn in and examined.
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Hidden gun sale to Japan probe shocks Seattle
Secret service probes a staged arms purchase in Seattle after a man allegedly posing as a U S contact tried to buy 15 000 rifles and 2 000 000 rounds of ammunition from W Stokes Kirk army and navy supply. The suspect spoke with an impediment and claimed to serve the Asiatic Exporting Importing Co with E C Root as vice president.
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Seattle
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Asiatic Exporting and Importing Company
Root
American Aviator Chapman Killed in Air Battle
Paris reports an American aviator named Chapman tied to the French American flying corps was killed in action Friday after he shot down two German machines.
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Chapman
Flying Corps
Pope Urges Spanish King Mediation to Avert War
Pope Benedict held talks with the Spanish ambassador in Rome and discussed asking King Alfonso of Spain to mediate between the United States and Mexico. Washington officials rejected mediation or arbitration as a solution, saying only the two governments can resolve the current crisis.
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Gen. Carranza
Natatorium Opening Delayed To Wednesday Evening
The planned opening and bathing-suit fashion show for the new salt water natatorium at Second Ave and Lenora St have been postponed to Wednesday evening. The main pool and side equipment will not be ready until then.
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