Pershing Plans Quick Dashes as U S Forces Readied
June 10 Calumbus New Mexico report that General Pershing aims to strike quickly at first sign of hostilities with Mexico. He plans to seize the Mexican northwestern railroad to control the border area while troops sleep on alert and native informants aid with movement data. The National Guard is to be rushed to the border, and the Second Regiment of West Virginians will be sent in response.
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Lanning
Second Infantry of State Called to Federal Service
General John C. Bond selects the West Virginia Second Regiment for mobilization to national service in response to President Wilson. Companies are based in Huntington, Parkersburg, Charleston, and Ravenwood, Spencer, Bluefield, Welch, and Fayetteville. Terra Alta, the current mobilization point, may be changed for better accessibility.
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Ohio Soldiers to Camp Near Columbus
Mobilization orders issued by Adjutant General Benson W. Haw align with war department directives after President Wilson called for state militiamen. Preparations underway for a camp at Upper Arlington, five miles northwest of Columbus, to house about 4,000 Ohio National Guard troops, excluding the First and Seventh regiments.
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Mobilization of about 15,000 national guardsmen in three states
Associated Press reports nearly 15,000 guardsmen in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware mobilized for border duty. Most state guards are called, with Pennsylvania units except Ninth and Thirteenth. Adjutant General Stewart to issue orders and Mt Gretna duty planned. Governor Brumbaugh notes full mobilization plan underway.
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Scranton
Stewart
Mt. Gretna
Charles M. Clement
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Bonus Ballot Promises Big Payoff For Subscriptions
A Sunday booster week notice promotes a bonus ballot in the 10,000 Club scheme. Members can earn extra votes by bringing in £15 worth of business this week, with a 30,000 extra ballots bonus and regular votes on subscriptions of six months or longer. Early participation is urged to maximize gains and outperform rivals.
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National Guard Mobilization Across States Near Mexico
U S forces mobilize with more than 100000 militiamen in 45 states for potential Mexican action. President Wilson has ordered federal enlistment. Funston to command border militia as 90,000 regulars may go to Mexico. Ships prepare to sail and carriers guard Mexican ports amid border tensions.
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Mexico
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Arizona
Funston
Company K Ready Says Capt Williams
Wes Virginia National Guard unit Company K sixty five strong awaits orders to move anywhere in the United States. Capt Glen F Williams says the company is one of four leading units in the Army division according to Washington military attachés. Local officers listed include Lt Col R Osberg and Maj C Onbers with Major Claude Gore in the First battalion.
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Virginia Guard
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Cuthbert A. Onbers
Claude Gore
Leutent
Amor Johnny Chatnock
Charinston
Wilson rejects Carranza demand over Mexican troop recall
The article reports President Wilson rejecting General Carranza’s demand to recall American troops from Mexico and reaffirming U S forces remain in Mexican territory. It notes border guard mobilization, diplomatic messaging plans, and authorities ordering state troops to be ready, with naval movements and armed forces underway.
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Mexico
United States
Gevers Carrsnan
Turmoil Over Border War Fears In Mexican Crises
Mixed reports from the Mexican front claim 2500 troops on alert near the border and possible Carranza reinforcements 20 miles south of Tumex while US troops remain in place. News of mobilizations and orders for border duty ripple through El Paso and Juarez as refugees and workers push toward the United States.
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