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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1916

Page

3

Mexican forces mass on 200 mile front from Juarez to Chihuahua

Private dispatches report Carranza troops concentrating along the Mexican Central railroad from Juarez to Chihuahua City with eight troop trains moving toward Villa Ahumada and Laguna. Pershing's expeditionary forces are forming a parallel line in the Santa Maria valley from El Valle to Columbus New Mexico with large Mexican forces at Villa Ahumada Moctezuma El Valle and Colonia Dublan.

Carranza Mexican Central Railroad EL Paso Tex Chihuahua Juarez Chihuahua City Villa Ahumada Laguna United States Pershing General Pershing Santa Maria Valley el Valle Columbus N. M Moctezuma Colonia Dublan

Tensions Rise as US Mexican Cavalry Patrols Clash Threats

Reports from El Paso and Juarez indicate both sides deploy 200 mile patrol lines and fear clashes may trigger broader hostilities. Refugees describe desperate Mexican crowds and food shortages at northern stations. anti American sentiment grows in Mexican press urging violent measures against US invaders.

el Paso Juarez Mexico Mexico City Durango

Pershing Forming New El Valle Base in Chihuahua City

Roving American expeditionary forces withdraw north from Namiquipa toward El Valle, about 50 miles from Colonia Dublan. A 3000 strong force with 70 cannon and motor trucks was at Puerto Las Varas, 40 miles east of El Valle, with reports of sally to Puerto Las Varas from San Geronimo on June 19. Villistas accused of abducting 200 peaceful townsfolk. two remained in custody. Apache scouts blamed for abuses. Borquez questions reliability of claims as to large troop presence near El Valle.

Chihuahua City Mex Namiquipa el Valle Colonia Dublan Trévino Francisco Borquez Guerrero Borquez Puerto Las Varas el Valles el Paso

Troops Move To Mexican Border In Multiple Regiments

Three infantry regiments, one signal corps unit, two hospital corps detachments and a engineers corps will leave the mobilization camp for the Mexican border Tuesday morning. Amos Pinchot, vice chairman of the American Union Against Militarism, received a telegram from William J. Bryan offering to join six commissioners to discuss a settlement of the Mexican crisis.

Mount Gretna Corps of Engineers New York Amos Pinchot American Union Against William J. Bryan Bryan

Multiple national guard mobilizations and political events across cities

In Chattanooga crowds attended a vesper service for a local national guard unit on courthouse grounds. Port Aransas reported the Huastica Petroleum firm preparing to move fifty workers from Tampico. Oklahoma mobilized units to Fort Sill while Arkansas guardsmen began mobilization at the camp. Philadelphia hosted delegates at the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World convention amid patriotic displays. Indianapolis saw the Anti-Saloon League’s annual meeting open with over a thousand delegates. Port of Spain welcomed thousands to the advertising convention. General Cipriano Castro sailed to New York via Trinidad with his wife. London reported the Earl of Wellborne resigning as agriculture board president over Irish policy concerns.

In This Matter of Health Health Advice on Diet and vigor

The article argues health hinges on choosing digestible foods rich in nutrients. It urges cutting out rich indigestible fare and favoring foods that build sturdy bodies and keen brains.

Grape-Nuts Promotes Balanced Nutrition and Value

Grape-Nuts is a balanced food made from whole wheat and barley. It contains grain nutrients including phosphates, aiding body and brain rebuild. The product is concentrated and easy to digest, economical, with a delicious flavor and ready to serve.

Par Value Of Railroads In U S Over 21 Billion

Washington June 26 The Interstate Commerce Commission reports the par value of U S railroad capital stock at end of fiscal year 1916 is 21 127959078 dividends paid 328477938 or 6 29 on dividend paying stock total mileage 391141 miles up 33 miles from last year two classes of roads operated 22485389 miles employes 1409242 annual compensation 1144844430 passenger revenue per train mile slightly lower than 1914

Washington United States Interstate Commerce Commission Sony Es Packinson

New Orleans Visitors Attend Harry J. Cashman Funeral

Mr and Mrs Gus D Levy and M M Goldman of New Orleans arrived in this city yesterday afternoon to attend the funeral of Harry J Cashman, which takes place this afternoon at the BCE. The death of Mr Cash occurred Saturday night.

Gus D. Levy M. M. Goldman New Orleans Harry J. Cashman The Bce Mr. Cash

Mexican Troops Forming New Line South of Border

News reaches army headquarters that Mexican forces along the Rio Grande from Matamoros to Juarez may withdraw or shift to a line south of the border. The new positions paralleled to guard key railroad junctions and fuel mines around Monterey Saltillo and Torreon with Piédras Negras near Eagle Pass as a potential base. General Funston’s border troops await Washington direction amid concerns of possible clashes despite talks with Carranza.

San Antonio Rio Grande Matamoroos Juarez Monterey Saltillo Coalhuila Mexico Paredon Torréon Chihuahua City Matamoros Nuevo Laredo del Rio Piedras Negras Eagle Pass Francisco Murguia Carranza Funston Washington Lansing

Verneuille Seeks Commission as Army Lieutenant

Andrew Verneuille, formerly a leu tenant in Mobile’s Alabama national guard, applied Monday to the War Department for a commission as lieutenant of volunteers should they be called up.

Andrew Verneuille Mobile Alabama National Guard War Department

Man Receives Four Months For Bicycle Theft

Matt Gulls arraigned in the recorder's court Monday on larceny was given four months' labor. Gulls stole a bicycle from L. E. Dobson, the police charged.

Matt Gulls Recorder’s Court Gulls L. E. Dobson

Dr King’s New Discovery Promised For Children

Text promotes Dr. King’s New Discovery as a safe sweet tar syrup for colds and catarrh in children. Claims the product is easy to give, with no mixing, and that it helps with early doses to prevent more serious ailments.

Dr. Kings Dr. King

Note to Gen. Carranza on Carrizal incident note

Text of note to the Mexican de facto government transmitted by James Linn Rodgers. It records US denial of hostile intent and cites orders to Gen Jacinto B. Trevino to block Pershing’s forces, the Carrizal engagement, and prisoners taken. The note asserts US actions in Mexico were not unfriendly.

James Linn Rodgers Mexico City Arredondo Carrizal Mexican War Department Jacinto B. Trevino Pershing Tury Trevino Chihuahua United States Mexico

Thousands of Sickness Helped by Lydia E Pinkham Advice

A Norfolk style advertisement notes thousands of women write for help from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co of Lynn Massachusetts. It cites Newark Ohio letters praising vegetable compound and Sanative Wash for female weakness and life changing health improvements.

Common Sense Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lydia E. Pinkham

Demand for immediate release of Carrizal prisoners

Diplomatic note states the United States demands the immediate release of prisoners taken at Carrizal and any U S property, seeks an early official statement from the other government via diplomatic channels, and warns of actions implied by the U S government.

Carrizal United States

Chaplin Burlequad Feature Shows at Columbia 5

Charles Chaplin's burlequad feature, touted as the world's greatest, will be shown today and Wednesday at the Columbia 5. A $200,000 lawsuit looms over this production.

Charles Chaplin Chaplin

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