Army Budget Soars as Senate Committee Boosts Military Spending
The Senate military committee raised the army support bill by 348.295.9909 to reach a total of 335,598,090. The expansion funds reorganization and federalization of the militia and guard, plus equipment for the Mexican emergency. Major increases cover signal corps pay, national guard funds, aviation, and ordnance. The bill also grants wartime powers to seize transportation systems and secure extra quartermaster services.
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Fourth of July in Washington Sports, Parades, and Fireworks
Washington pageant of independence with athletic events at Shou, parade along Nunetersei and Ho streets, Liberty Park athletics and fireworks. Notable speakers include Representative Sidney Mudd and Jackson H. Ratsheop. events reach Capitol Heights and Alexandria area venues with tournaments, barbecue, and a Catholic church benefit.
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Roosevelt Plans Recruiting Division for Mexico War
A Washington dispatch reports Theodore Roosevelt has informed the War Department of plans to raise a division for service in Mexico. Preparations are said to be extensive, with New York to host headquarters and volunteers to be called if war erupts. Regis H Post is named to run New York operations. Details on arming and mounting remain unclear. officials expect outside sourcing for some equipment.
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U S Deserters Put in Command Of Mexican Troops
Report from El Paso July notes U S deserters from border regiments are leading Mexican companies during the Carrizal fight. Troopers from the Tenth Cavalry and Twentieth Infantry allege former American privates now command detachment units under Carranza. Givens confirms one deserter served at Columbus.
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Guards Reach Border as 22 States Mobilize for Invasion Risk
San Antonio July 3 Acting on the assumption the administration might call on the army to readjust relations with Mexico, Funston and staff plan dispositions so 44,000 regulars plus guardsmen could invade if war comes. About 60,000 National Guard troops mobilized nation wide, with nurses from Red Cross ordered to report. Troops move toward Brownsville Laredo and other border points as divisions form at border sites.
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Labor chiefs urge joint inquiry to avert war between U S and Mexico
A federation of labor leaders from the United States and Mexico call for a commission of inquiry to settle cross border differences without war. They urge governments to establish channels for mass voices and to keep representatives in touch to promote peace and justice.
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Record in Steel Trade Head of United States Steel
Hilbert H. Gary chairman of United States Steel Corporation says the steel trade for domestic use and export is at its best in history. Production and profits rise, wages increase, and unfilled orders reach about 10.9 million tons amid daily output near 51 to 52 thousand tons. He urges employers and employees to treat each other fairly, stressing mutual dependence for success.
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Police Parade Prep Prompts Citywide Security Drill
Superintendent details 2135 precincts to guard a major parade route from the Nive tretoner way to Massych renee Plaraen during morning operations. Police aim to pace the march with Pullman cars and American band accompaniment under company escort while ensuring safety and orderly process across sensitive streets.
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New Jersey Senator Martine Receives Casement Counsel Cable
Senator Martine of New Jersey yesterday received a cablegram from Sir Roger Casement's counsel in London thanking him for efforts to save Casement's life. Martine's resolution to seek a presidential stay of sentence for Roger Casement has broad approval among British interests. He stated he would use all influence to push action on the resolution.
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Peking Palaces To Close As New Chinese Leader Outlines Plan
Zi Yuan Hung, newly named president of China, in his first interview, proposes a government scheme with presidential tenure defined by a single term. Palaces in the center would be closed as part of a sweeping reform program aimed at expunging the old order.
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Mexican Troops Probed at Border in North Mexico
Reports indicate Mexican forces in northern states including Monterrey, Torreon, Chihuahua, and Monclova are concentrated along a line from Monterey to Isore, with possible bases at Torreon and Mojada. Movements aim to conceal strength and ensure supply routes via rail from Mexico City to coastal ports.
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Withdrawal From Mexico Seen In Pershing's Moves Northward
Washington special reports Gen Pershing has steadily withdrawn forces northward with the farthest units only about 150 miles from the border and potentially 60 miles south. Headquarters claimed near Canes Grandes or Gusman, both south of the border. The piece notes pacifists and interventionists curiously align on Wilson pulling back, fearing a full invasion and broader Central American flare ups.
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Secret Pact of Latin Americans Against U S
Open letter by B Cosme Zafra claims nineteen Latin American republics agreed to resist US aggression. Alleged pact, sworn before the Virgin of the Pillar at Saragossa in 1908, involved flags of nineteen nations and Mexico, ending with Chile’s emblem. Zafra urges Central and South American unity as a counterweight to the United States.
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Great Concentration of Artillery at El Paso
El Paso Tex July 3 El Paso becomes the station of a skeleton brigade of field artillery under Col Granger Adama of the Fifth field artillery This concentration may make El Paso the largest artillery station in the United States The Massachusetts regiment of 1000 men and 8 guns began mounting cannons on the mesa behind the city alongside the regular artillery The noses of the guns point toward Mexico The first squadron of the First Massachusetts cavalry also detrained and went into camp
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Khaki Bound Bibles Sold for Five Cents to Troops
El Paso July 3 soldiers along the border will receive khaki bound pocket Bibles costing 5 cents each if the current drive succeeds. Army chaplains have been aiding the effort and are lending their support to provide every fighting man with a pocket Bible.
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Gem Imports Reach High Over Fiscal Year Total
New York July 3 Diamonds and other precious stones imported at New York in the government's fiscal year ended June 30 reached 44.9 million dollars according to a report by the appraiser of the port. Gains from 1915 and 1914 were 14.8 and 35.2 million respectively with 1918 showing a round figure rise of about 30 million.
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Conferees Agree On Waterways Funding Details
Conferees on the river and harbor appropriation bill reached a compromise totaling about 42.7 million dollars with Senate edits largely retained. Reductions included diverting dam funds and harbor improvements. several Senate amendments for New London and Duluth harbor were kept, while others for Champlain and Arcadia harbor were dropped.
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Censorship Aims to Hide National Guard Border Locations
The War Department considers censoring news that reveals exact locations of National Guard units on the Mexican border. Army officials warn Mexican agents could learn troop strengths from home newspapers. Some editors and guardsmen seek withholding precise locations to protect security.
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Army hospital contract awarded at Brownsville Texas
Army Hospital at Brownsville Texas awarded contracts for the construction of an army hospital with a total cost around 20000 dollars. The awards were announced today in Brownsville reflecting federal military infrastructure funding and local procurement.
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Congress to adjourn August 2, predicts Indiana senator
Senator Kern of Indiana after a White House conference said Congress would adjourn on August 2 instead of September 1. He noted his earlier belief of a September session and said the administration's legislative program supports an earlier exit.
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