General Wood Orders Physical Defect Waiver for Guard Recruits
General Wood authorizes waivers of minor physical defects for recruits in the camp guard at Ordway, allowing officials discretion in approving exceptions to fit border service needs. Officers report mixed views on border duty while emphasizing rapid mobilization and training to fill posts as soon as ready.
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Camp Ordway
Howes
Mal Ooen
Femra T Waling
Department of
Antios
Baker
Navy Yard
Eas
Boede Trinla
Ordway
Thay
Secretary of War
U S Note to Carranza Accepting Proposal to Adjust Differences
The United States replies to General Carranza via Ambassador Arredonda accepting a ready to discuss settlement of the long standing boundary disputes. Secretary Lansing notes mutual goodwill and readiness to exchange views on practical remedies to prevent recurrence of differences and seeks immediate discussion.
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U.S
Carranza
United States
Washington
Wexco
Arredonda
Senor Arredondo
Mexico
Robert Lansing
No More Food for Pershing Unless U.S. Lifts Embargo
Mexican authorities in Juarez warned United States officials that no transfer of personnel or supplies to Pershing would occur through ports until the embargo is removed. Obregon’s government delivered the ultimatum to the U.S. and Mexico tensions rose as troops prepared for potential conflict. The move signaled intent to constrain U.S. military support and port access amid escalating border crises.
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Pershing
U.S
Carranza
Juarez
United Statan Army
Faso
Alvaro Obregon Carranza Miniater
Max Authorres
Crise
Vulla’s Body Cremated One Report at U. S. Base
A report from the U S base near Zachalae describes Vulla’s body cremation and notes border shipments into Mexico of arms and ammunition. The text mentions U S restrictions on war munitions and Mexican threats to disrupt supply lines, with references to Tecatha fay and Juarez routes used to move supplies.
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Vulla
U. 5
Mexico
United States
Jaruy II Haing
Tecatha Fay
Vex
Fen
Juarez
Lear
Casas Grandea
Guards Learn Oklahoma Hospitality Aboard Special DC Guard Train
The National Guard of the District of Columbia was treated to Oklahoma hospitality as a special train carried them toward Bisbee Arizona. Weather, a long journey, and eager guards marked the voyage with high spirits and anticipation of duties ahead. Revolvers and cartridges were aboard, and guardsmen enjoyed the chance to observe new scenes and write home about the experience.
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Oklahoma
Washington Post
National Guard
Distric of
Columbia
Bisbee Ariz Bioprehera
Recruiting Fails as Woman in Chihuahua Shot Dead
A chaotic report notes recruiting waning in Chihuahua amid gunfire. U S sends six surgeons as civilians face starvation and occupation forces struggle to curb Villa's advances. soldiers guard stores while widespread hardship spreads.
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Chihuahua
Woods
U. S
Rebels vs Carranza forces close on bandits in Chihuahua area
Carranza troops increasingly organized and well equipped press the bandits in southern Chihuahua and northern Durango near Jiminez as Trevino and other generals deny revolt reports. Refugees describe Villa's influence while authorities vow a systematic campaign to crush the bandits and restore order along the river valley.
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Villa
Chihuahua City
Trevin
Pete
Mex
Carranza
Bandita
Chihuahua
Durango
Jiminez
Ignacio Ramos
Bandita Ara
Jiminaz
Pancho Villa
SPECIAL NOTICES AND ADVERTISING CONTENT 1916
A fragmented collection of public notices and advertisements from 1916 includes credits to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency extension for a bank, an insurance like prompt repairs for luggage and trunks, and local repair services. The notices reference banking authority in Washington DC, a June 24 1916 date, and various commercial promotions.
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Anna
Reitors
F Iarner
Wash Agton
FI AL Ett
Washington
Waash
Columbia
Elo Busizees
T P Kane
Holland
Lasel Bend
Tophams
Villa recruiting drives to raise army in Mexico
Villista agents are said to be recruiting in villages south of the American expedition base. They work among Catransisia troops at Villa Ahumada and other garrisons, urging desertion by promising Villa can unite against Carranza and the United States.
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Davy
Feeho
Thos
Columbus
Mex
Villa
May lift embargo eyed by border customs
An order from Washington lifting the embargo on all merchandise is expected within 24 hours by customs along the border. Arms dealers and revolutionaries allied with the Carranza foe are already ordering supplies and claim war material will cross easily if general merchandise shipments are allowed.
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el Paso
Tex
Washington
Carranza
Body of Capt Charles T Boyd For Arlington Burial
Escorted by Eighth Cavalry, Capt Boyd’s body shipped from El Paso to Washington for burial in Arlington Cemetery. Kiem of Kansas City Mo, Boyd’s brother in law, accompanied the bier. Remains of Lieut Henrys Calrari seven colored cavalrymen held here pending relatives’ dispatches.
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el Paso
Tex
Eighth Cavalry
Charles T Boyd
Battle of Carrizal
Washington, DC
Arlington Cemetery
Kiem
Kansas City
Boyd
Henrys
Villa Troops Capture Carranza Pay Train
Villa forces seize Carranza's payroll train during a July Paso Tex action. Reports describe a swift raid forcing a halt to payments and a strategic setback for Carranza loyalists. The clash highlights ongoing Mexican conflicts and shifting control amid the disrupted pay route.
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Villa
Carranza
Carranza Warns of Villa Band Moving Northward
Carranza warns of Villa band moving toward the border as troops diverge between his position and American patrols. Officials note cooperation hopes, while Washington debates border security and potential diplomatic talks. Many Americans at the border are urged to remain cautious and await clarification through diplomacy.
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Carranza
Villa
Carranza 4
Torralitos
Big Bend
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