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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
1
The Mexican Consulate at El Paso reports that in Carrizal yesterday 12 Americans were slain and 17 captured while 14 Mexicans were killed and 30 wounded. American commander also slain.
El Paso reports 12 Americans dead including their commander and 17 prisoners, with 14 Mexicans dead and 30 wounded after a battle at Carrizal. General Gomez is killed. Gonzales claims American fire first, while American officers dispute the charge. Accounts describe a tense parley and rapid machine-gun fire that produced heavy casualties on both sides.
El Paso June 22 reports say by eight o clock this morning a large portion of the Carranza garrison remained at base paces, no general evacuation movement observed, street traffic remained heavy as passes adjusted through Juarez streets under quiet conditions.
Dr H Nelson Jackson reports Captain L Morey of the 7th Cavalry commanded the Americans in the Curries battle during a conference with Roosevelt. Vermont Progressive leader said the party might push for new nominations amid talks with Roosevelt and other leaders.
Framingham Mass June 22 Lieutenant Colonel Buck of the United States Army on special detail announced that mustering the Massachusetts state militia into the federal army would not begin for several days and it is now expected the troops will not be sent until early next week.
Athens reports Greece has unconditionally accepted the Entente demands as outlined by the French legation. Former Premier Zaimis will form a cabinet to handle the crisis, including general demobilization and removal of the police chief. Propaganda agents are to be deported.
The administration plans to draft the militia into the army and a resolution to that effect will be presented to the House tomorrow by Chairman Hay of the Military Committee.
Secretary Baker said no orders had been sent to General Funston and no decision on a punitive expedition. He awaited American patient accounts before acting. A resolution to authorize the president to draft National Guardsmen was submitted to House leaders as war talk intensifies and Mexican intervention debates flare in Senate by Senator Works.
Pari June 22. After overnight combat the Germans seized the front line trenches between Furain wood and Chenois in the Verdun sector. A heavy barrage preceded an assault on Dead Man's hill area but the attack on the north slope was weak, according to official statements.
The Vermont Episcopal diocese convention concluded at noon in Montpelier after sessions from Wednesday afternoon. Debates covered women’s parish meeting voting rights, pension fund plans, and a national pension scheme. several clergy and lay delegates were named to attend the national convention in St. Louis.
Burlington telegrams say Montpelier and Barre will send representatives to a Burlington meeting at the Hotel Vermont tomorrow night to arrange the league schedule and summer baseball plans. The Vermont Baseball League committee backs the plan and Montpelier proposes St Albans Middletown and Rutland send delegates, with Platteburg and possibly St Johnsbury also considered.
A morning memo from the office of the Commissioner reports the appointment of a new assistant superintendent. The directive outlines the duties and expected leadership role within the department and notes oversight by the chief division. The document emphasizes protocol in appointing the interim head and calls for review of the approval process.
Washington reports Kiteoo Arredondo, the Mexican ambassador, asked Secretary Lansing for details on why American troops advanced toward Carrizal. Arredondo claimed Mexican dispatches showed Americans crossed a distance from their base and criticized the American commander's prudence amid railway concerns. He said 12 Mexicans were captured and no casualties were given.
Vermont National Guard mobilized at the state camp ground Fort Ethan Allen Colchester on June 22. Many companies reported arrival by special or regular trains with Company B St Albans first on the grounds and cadets from Norwich University to reach by Saturday.
Several thousand citizens gathered in Montpelier to bid farewell to Company H en route to Fort Ethan Allen. Local leaders, including Fret A. Howland of National Life Insurance, praised Vermont veterans and pledged support for families left behind. The Montpelier Military Band led a crowd of veterans and civilians as the train carried the unit away, with a spirited improvised song “On to Mexico.” Acknowledge Lt. Col. F B. Thomas overseeing camp duties until Col. Reeves arrives. Old Company E veterans from Barre joined the sendoff, arriving in festive fashion to honor the departing troops.
At a Northfield event near the Barre Garage Corporation, a flag fell and a derge toppled during a salute as militia and veterans paraded past cars. Capt Moseley and Congressman Prank spoke. a mishap near the south corner interrupted the program and toys were scattered amid the commotion.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Yale Battery and cavalry troops with scattered references to Col Reeves and New Ealuments. Includes garbled terms and inconsistent spellings making a coherent event hard to identify.
Fragmented OCR notes describe an incident dated June 2 involving a 45 year old man named Frank Larres and a person or place referred to as Pittaselt. The text is garbled but mentions a medical or legal context, possible injuries, and a subsequent event or proceeding at a location titled White merred Larren's werker CU necteee.
In Bellows Falls Antoni Morenski of Co BE First Vermont Infantry reports two threatening black hand letters postmarked Webster Mass Bellows Falls postal officials will investigate Morenski sought police protection and a revolver to guard against possible danger. St Albans Company B departs for the state camp grounds with 54 officers and men, eight more than in 1888 for the Spanish war.
A large crowd attended Goddard’s commencement week concert under vocal teacher Mike Lillian Morse. Soloists and ensembles including Miss Amy Cameron, Marion Anker, Helen Kingsland, Mildred Kent, Edith Virtue, James McNabb, Loraine Loranger, Rachel Hollister, and others delivered demanding works with notable precision. The evening closed with a two piano overture by Loraine Loren ger and Rachel Hollister, Marion Anker, Edith Wirtie, praised as one of the most successful recitals on the bill.
Calista Pratt Eastman wife of Merrill Easten of 148 Washington Street died early today after a general breakdown. She was born in Huntington March 12, 1429, last of a family of 10. She leaves nephews and nieces including Mary Fastman Currier and aunt Guilfort F Heath of Northboro, Mass. The funeral is Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Washington Street residence with burial in Hope Cemetery.
Mies Beatrice Lance leads an afternoon at the seminary in Waterbury. Students and undergraduates hosted a supper in the dining hall. Entertainment featured by Ly Welter and Gray View Metalven LeRerum with performances and thanks from Mr Vo Reem.
Six classes stood out at Goddard Seminary alumni exercises held in the forenoon, with 1876 1886 1896 and 1906 represented in good numbers. Attorney Stanley C. Wilson spoke as spokesman for the class of 1906, praising school traditions and urging continued loyalty. Miss Ethel May Lainiton and Mrs Minsie Skinner Allen contributed, Weston A. Cate presided and led a prayer. Music by Cleaves orchestra entertained as the program concluded with the school song.
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