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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
1
De facto casualties show 14 killed and 30 wounded on one side with a dozen U. S. soldiers slain and 17 captured in the clash. The report highlights American losses as heavier than Mexican casualties, underscoring the severity of the engagement.
Mexican reports claim 14 killed 30 wounded among Mexicans and 12 Americans killed with 17 captured in Carrizal fighting. Capt. Lewis S. Morey of the Tenth Cavalry identified as the missing American commander. Juarez evacuation begun as artillery threats loom from El Paso.
Santonio Tex June 22 General Pershing informed General Funston he has not received a full report on the Carrizal clash. He says two squadrons of the Seventh Cavalry have been sent to contact the Mexican engagement yesterday. Funston notes Pershing’s report is awaited before any special orders.
Field reports say American forces at Carrizal are Troop H of the Tenth Cavalry led by Captain Charles Boyd, about 65 men, while Mexican strength near Yaqui (Yaqui) is noted in the same dispatches. The report emphasizes the unit and strength rather than broader context.
Columbus N M June 22 The troop of the Tenth cavalry that clashed with Carrancistas yesterday at arrival held the field for five hours before retreating though outnumbered five to one according to unofficial reports here tonight The reports said that the Americans with
The naval affairs subcommittee resumes review of House Naval Hall issues and delays in the railway mail feature of the post office appropriation bill. Proceedings halted around 12 p.m. until further notice.
The house debated revenue legislation and fortifications appropriations while Speaker Clark signed a warrant for the arrest of District Attorney Marshall in New York for contempt of the house. The naval appropriation bill was resumed and the session adjourned at 5 26 p m until near Friday.
Readable weather notes show yesterday's high at && degrees and low at 71 degrees. Around 6 pm the thermometer read SI de grees with clear skies and a southwesterly wind.
A courier reached General Pershing at Colonia Dublan with news from the battlefield. Expeditionary commanders anticipate the full report over the army wireless momentarily.
The Prussian war ministry orders that soldiers injured beyond recovery shall be discharged promptly rather than kept on the rolls. All services must accelerate determining fitness and ensure loss of credentials does not block release. Germany aims to benefit economically by releasing men who can no longer fight but can work.
William Humphrey a Mexican American watchman at the Naco Water plant was exonerated by a coroner jury for shooting at advancing U S soldiers. Six soldiers were hit. three serious. Humphrey said he mistook the infantry for bandits and fled after the firing.
From Mexico City and Washington reports flash that American troops clashed with Carranza forces at Carrizal. Seventeen prisoners were reported captured and the incident threatens to strain U S Mexico relations and potentially trigger war actions by President Wilson. Officials awaited full details as investigations continued.
June 21 report that Mexican Consul Sierra at Naco Arizona ordered all Mexicans to leave the Warren district. Officials say the move is precautionary and the Mexican government will pay for transportation to the border, an action credited to the Mexican ambassador.
Amers W Pollard grand commander of the Knight Templars of New Mexico travels to California for the thirty third conclave of Knight Templars of America. He will meet grand lodge officers and coast representatives but no NM Knights contest. Pollard also leads Brand Lt A F M of New Mexico.
A deliberate attempt to back Carranza's threat with force is proved and war must follow as tensions rise in Washington. Officials warn that any misstep could draw the United States into a broader conflict with Mexico. General movements and diplomatic maneuvers dominate the scene.
Military authorities doubt reports that American cavalrymen violated orders and attacked Car ranistas amid a disputed incident. The inquiry centers on who initiated the trouble and the sequence of actions leading to the confrontation.
Reported today a fight near Carri zal nine miles south of Ahumada pitted a detachment of the Tenth Cavalry against Mexican Carrango troops under General Felix Gomez who was killed. Pershing sought details as Funston prepared to issue orders, while Mexican sources claimed American provocation and tensions remained high.
A late report from an American indicates Mexican forces under General Felix Gomez killed and wounded many, with Americans falling back. General Funston’s 46,000 troops stand ready for swift action as Pershing and Hell coordinate potential punitive measures along the border.
General Jacinto Treviño ordered the CARRANZ A army to move the seventeen Americans captured at Carrizal to Chihuahua City under heavy guard. The clash is blamed on the American command with warning messages sent before engagement. The city populace mourns the death of General Gómez, a popular de facto army leader.
West Kansas City June 22 The Cananea Consolidated Copper Companys forty million dollar property at Cananea Sonora an American concern has been placed in the hands of the municipal authorities of Cananea Sonora who have promised to operate it Delbert J Haff attorney representing the company says all American employees have crossed the border
William Orpet, on trial for Marion Lambert’s murder, faced the reading of twenty-two of his love letters to Marion. The letters from Madison to Lake Var. Eight 변 reveal his infatuation as the jury awaits the rest. Mrs. Orpet watched, moved, as the court prepared to hear more tomorrow.
International border clash near Clenega Fria leaves two men dead including American Jim Parka and British subject A R Dickson. Norton Hand captured as US witness Benjamin Hand fled to Nacozari after a barbershop stop. Mexican soldiers suffer one killed and one wounded in the exchange. British consuls probe with Gen Calles at Agua Prieta.
London date line reports Mrs. Rita Armstrong Drexel wife of Anthony J. Drexel winning a yearly allowance of 56000 dollars from her banker husband. Justice Neville presided in the chancery court granting the judgment at noon.
A clash on a Mexican ranch ends in the death of 15 citizens and injuries among natives. Another man is imprisoned and threatened with execution. one Spanish American is reported killed amid the turmoil.
In the first game Brooklyn falls 6 to 3 after a late surge as McQuillan Chalmers and Killifer pair for Philadelphia. The second contest ends 14 to 4 with Hender Mayer and Hume backing Smith and Marquard for Brooklyn. Pittsburgh defeats Lou in a 8 to 4 finish. New York tops Chicago 1 to 0 while Cincinnati-Chicago postponed due to rain.
In a two game set Washington defeated Philadelphia while Philadelphia won the second game. Rest of the details show run totals, hits and errors for both teams with pitchers Corless and Nabers among others listed. The record includes line scores and battery assignments for each game.
Emergency reports from Washington slow the Juarez evacuation amid border tensions. Officials pointed to security concerns and political constraints as the situation evolved, with local authorities coordinating with federal agencies to manage moving civilians.
Mexican troops surrounding General Pershing's forces abandon stations at several points as Carrancista garrisons head southward in the border area.
Chihuahua City June 22 Gen Jacinto Trevive commander of the northeast military district said he would act on orders and attack American troops not moving toward the border. He cited Gen Felix Gomez at Carrizal as a precedent and claimed the Menicoans fired first in the battle.
Dee Boston pitcher Fisher and Nanamaker dupla faced Natteries Ruth and Thomas in a pitching duel as New York managed a 1 to 0 win. Final line shows 6 runs across scoreless early innings.
An official account states seventeen American prisoners were captured by Mexican forces and notes General Gomez is dead. Exact casualty figures for both sides remain unconfirmed as the forces retreat toward Villa Ahumada.
In El Paso on June 21 a detached American cavalry unit clashed with Carranza forces at Carrizal about ninety miles south of Puro. Unofficial reports say forty Americans were killed by machine gun fire in a surprise attack. Mexican casualties were lighter, with General Felix Gomez reported among the dead. The Americans were part of a scouting patrol from Guzman returning toward Pershing’s line.
General Funston received word from General Bell of an engagement near Carrizal nine miles southwest of Ahumada involving Pershing's troops and Mexican forces. A Mexican informant claimed Mexicans duped Americans with a flag of truce. Casualties were not announced. wounded were moved to Ahumada. Further orders await official Pershing dispatch.
El Paso Mayor Tom Lea urged residents to stay calm after reports of a clash between American and Mexican forces at Carrizal. He said authorities have prepared to protect the city and that business is normal with no cause for alarm.
More than four score families fled their ranches south of the Youndoary line near San Pedro Arizona as Mexican forces near Del Rio Sonora boasted of raids. Refugees arrived in Tombstone and nearby towns, bringing only personal belongings as autos carried them from the threatened district.
Wire service dispatches describe Carranza forces largely leaving Juarez and border garrisons retreating as U.S. Pershing reports and Washington deliberations shape the crisis. Troop trains move south toward Chihuahua City while Mexicans and Americans both pull back to avoid further clashes amid unclear blame for the Carrizal encounter.
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