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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
1
A raid on American border forces forty miles from Laredo results in the death of three U S Border Patrol men. The attack by bandits leaves eight invaders killed amid the firefight with U S troops. Local officials report the skirmish as part of ongoing border violence.
Papers found on the body reveal the identity of an officer associated with the Carranza faction and link to the outlaw gang. Investigation notes name de la Rosa as a suspect in the disorder.
San Antonio reports June 15 that papers found on a dead bandit from the San Semaelo clash identify him as a Mexican army officer, Major Cru Butt. The tally cites eight Mexican dead, three Americans, and one wounded. Vicente Lira, a San Antonio resident, says the bandits were linked to Luis de la Rosa’s group and acted on his orders.
A force of about 140 Mexican bandits crossed the Rio Grande to ambush Troop M and Troop J of the Fourteenth Cavalry near Bunienado, killing three American soldiers and wounding others. In a 30 minute fight the Mexicans suffered heavy losses and retreated back to Mexican soil as American troops pursued.
American Consul Garret at Nuevo Laredo wires Washington recommending that Laredo be placed under martial law amid tensions. The report cites an authorized source and highlights the U S government’s stance on restoring order in the border city.
San Antonio dated June 173 reports on Major Alonzo Gray pursuing a hundred bandits who attacked two companies of the fourteenth cavalry at Santenacta to test whether another punitive expedition enters Messey.
Senate and House members considered miscellaneous business and adjourned at 1 37 a m until Friday. The record notes a late night of unclassified actions and routine items pending further sessions.
A damaged weather snippet reports twenty four hour forecast ending yesterday with maximum 77 degrees and minimum 50 degrees. It notes a 39 degree range and a southwest wind. Clear conditions are indicated.
Army officers report three Americans killed in a raid attributed to Luis de la Rosa's forces. General Funston calls the assault a typical de la Rosa tactic as bands scatter after attacking. Mexican officers say de facto troops are in pursuit of scattered bands, with four killed this morning.
Brownsville reports say about a thousand Carranza soldiers are south of San Ygnacio Texas after being sent to reinforce border patrols. General Ricant says if a third American punitive expedition occurs the two bodies of troops would meet the action. Consul Johnson was informed and the update relayed to General Parker in Brownsville.
Major Gray led a sweep of thirty-six miles around San Tenacio after 160 bandits attacked 80 cavalrymen. Eight attackers and three Americans were killed, with several wounded and horses seized. Carranza troops claimed four bandits shot. raiders identified as Cruz Ruiz.
In Laredo Texas on June 1 a rumor spread that Mexican Consul Metauuiades Garcia had defected to the Mexican side for safety, joining the action set by American Consul Garrett who moved to the American side a day earlier.
The Mexican army reorganized in southern Sonora with 1800 cavalry in five columns setting out the Yaqui pursuit. Gen Calles claims within thirty days hostile bands will be driven into Arizona or Chihuahua. Infantry lines hold across the state while reports of brutal crimes by Huevo and clashes near Huepac surface.
A raid at San Ygnacio is cited in a note to General Carranza as part of plans for another legal count against Mexico. The item indicates ongoing actions linked to the Lansing authorities and related diplomatic moves.
Washington reports Secretary Lansing drafts a note refusing Carranza's demand for U S troop withdrawal amid border raids and growing anti American demonstrations. Officials warn of possible internal upheaval while preparing safeguards for Americans and refugees, with ships and marines mobilized to Mexican ports.
Semi official advices from Petrograd claim Czernowitz, Bukowina’s capital, has been abandoned by Austrian forces. The Russian offensive along Volhynia to Bukowina reports fresh gains, thousands more prisoners, and increased war matériel, with prisoner totals surpassing 150,000.
Dr. Livingston Farrand urged the control of tuberculosis as a municipal duty at the Colorado Sociological conference. He said infections and containment rely on municipal authorities with adequate notification laws sanatoria dispensaries and visiting nurses under local control.
Dozen survivors of the British cruiser Hampshire recount incidents aboard the vessel before she sank off the Dirkineys last week. An official statement released tonight is based on their statements after washing ashore on a raft.
Dr Charles Mayo of Rochester Minnesota was elected president of the American Medical Association at the house of delegates meeting. New York City was chosen to host the 1917 convention of the association.
A public demonstration followed the unanimous naming of Wilson, lasting about forty five minutes. Women participated among the parade, signaling broad civic engagement.
The convention renominated President Wilton and Vice President Marshall by acclamation after a long speech praising American maintenance of international law. The crowd applauded, waved banners, and cheered as Woodrow Wilson was named in support of continued Democrat leadership.
A Democratic National Convention report notes Senator James praising Wilson era achievements. It cites enacted reform laws, tariff and banking measures, and the Federal Reserve as preventing panic while continuing national prosperity amid European war.
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