Generals Scott and Funston call for border troops
Washington May 3 General Scott and General Funston urged rapid mobilization of 6000 more troops to the border including 8 000 additional National Guard personnel from Arizona New Mexico and Texas to support regulars in pursuing Mexican raiders The move follows the Rio Grande raid and a conference between Baker Scott and Funston detailing the need for stronger border protection and possible expansion of mobilization to other states if necessary
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Fourteenth Infantry
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Spokane
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National
Funston to Return to Headquarters in Texas-Mexico Move
General Funston plans to move his headquarters back to San Antonio after President Wilson ordered mobilization of Texas New Mexico and Arizona troops. He will coordinate with General Bott to relieve him from the Obregon conference and to regroup at Fort Sam Houston with staff. Available Texan militia totals around 4200 to 4260 men across infantry cavalry and artillery.
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Wilson
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Military dispatch on border relief delays and troop moves
Report notes Merteo pressuring for release of border troops while General Obregon did not respond this morning. American generals expected new conference to set timing for reinforcing the border within four days. Infantry units train faster than cavalry, aiding rapid deployment.
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New Mexico Forces All Ready for Border Duty
New Mexico's forces totaling about 1160 men can move to the border within 24 hours, per Adjutant General Matty T. Herring. The force includes two infantry regiments, one artillery battery, and two field hospital corps, with Roawell’s military institute available for officers. Governor McDonald calls it in line with his prior offer of state troops to the federal government. The border counties have felt uneasy, and the order aims to restore calm.
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Machine Guns Do Deadly Work At Verdun
Paris reports the latest assessment of German defenses at Verdun showing high efficiency of machine guns. French front trenches are being held with relatively few men due to new automatic rifles. An early bombardment of the Carmane, described by observers as severe, is noted as evidence of intensified warfare with grim human cost.
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French defenders repulse German assault on Meuse front
The French report heavy German losses in a push along the Haudremont road and near Thiaumont farm as artillery preparation continues. Observers note a possible extension of fighting to the Woerre plateau with German forces redirected from other fronts.
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Arredondo Warns on Border Vigilance Amid Raid Claims
Arredondo calls for vigilance at the U S Mexico border after a conference with Secretary Lanalog. He alleges the Glenn Springs raid was organized in the United States and identifies Villareal as the principal executor. He cautions that other similar movements may be planned and urges action by border authorities.
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Explosion at Powder Works in New Jersey
At Lake Hopatcong New Jersey an explosion in the Art Powder company plant kills at least four workers and injures many others. A blast in the mixing room shattered nearby structures and caused glass and ceilings to collapse. Company officials did not release details as investigators from Atlas Powder Company arrived to assist in the inquiry.
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Verdun Front Holds Against German Attacks Amid Heavy Fighting
French forces repelled a major German push on the Verdun front after initial gains near Douaumont and Heudremont. Reports detail continued bombardments at Hill 304 on the Venton front and clashes around Mena, with French counterattacks driving back enemy positions. Turkish and British notices include prisoner tallies near Kut al Amara and fresh captions of Allied troops in France under General Ridell..
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Obregon denies Ramir withdraw claim at border
General Obregon dismissed reports that he demanded the withdrawal of American troops from territory along the border. Mexican official Amador said more troops were placed to deter bandits, hoping to prevent cross-border incursions. Chairman Flood stated he had no official information confirming the reported demand.
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