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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1916
Page
5
Rev Dr Bruce of England and Wilson Donathan rally support for a relief fund while Funsion announces officers for new regiments of regular army. The piece highlights calls for aid and a mass massacre painting aims to set an example for public action.
Amid calls to recall the army, a humanitarian effort emerges to aid Armenian survivors. Dr Bruce of Birmingham visits Washington advocating American aid and advanced farming methods for Armenia’s postwar rebuilding. He cites mass deportations and massacres, praises Armenian resilience, and plans a book to rally support. Funds and benefits, including moving picture theater nights, are organized by the Lord Mayor’s committee and American relief bodies to aid stricken populations.
A Mexican labor delegation meeting with AFL officials urged that withdrawing Gen Pershing's expedition would resolve the dispute with the United States. They warned that war would hinder Carranza reforms and harm Mexican labor, while noting distrust of American motives and the risk of border raids.
Senator Thomas Sterling of South Dakota and Representatives Luther W Mott of New York and Addison T Smith of Idaho will speak at a meeting tomorrow at 8 PM at the Cosmopolitan Hoprist Church on M Street NW. The discussion will decide if the colored soldiers of the Tenth United States Cavalry should be buried in Arlington. A committee will report resolutions to present to President Wilson, with a dinner at 4 PM preceding the meeting.
Loveira recalled the 1847 48 war and Mexican labor grievances against American railroads and other firms in Mexico alleging dual pay and treatment standards for American and Mexican workers. Several leaders tied Wall Street interests with Mexican holdings to Villas partners. He urged a punitive expedition into New York.
The Aero Club of America announced in New York that over 1,000 applications have been received at its headquarters from men eager to join the army aviation service. The applicants come from nearly every walk of life.
Actioa SF chart note references a four year sight project. Off or on status uncertain. The record lacks clear dates or entities. Further readable details are needed to form a precise summary.
New York leads mobilization with 5 442 men in the front and 34 023 state troops already at or near the border. Maj Gen Leonard Wood says about 26 000 will be in the field by week’s end as divisions move south and militia units shift to border assignments. States listed include New York 8442 Massachusetts 5437 New Jersey 4056 Pennsylvania 398 Connecticut 2221 Maryland 1165 Maine 1029 Vermont 388 Rhode Island 181.
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