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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1916
Page
1
United States Army officers privately acknowledge imminent hostilities after General Carranza signals determination to push the issue at any cost. They remain reluctant to speak publicly to avoid inflaming Mexican opinion.
Note delivered yesterday to Ambassador-designate Arredondo, viewed as Wilson's final word, asserts no new talks and raises a single question. It denounces Carranza by name, reassures Pershing's safety, and outlines relief columns ready to strike at any Mexican force attempting to threaten entrenched Punitive Expedition camps or cut off border supply lines.
Large force of infantry began moving down the Rio Grande from Brownsville tonight in civilian autos for patrol duty tonight. The size is unknown and no destination is given. Fort Brown offered only basic information about the deployment.
The United States awaits General Carranza's response to Secretary Landing's note rejecting withdrawal of American troops from Mexico. A war threat looms while U S border security moves advance with mobilization of National Guard units and refugee train plans for Americans and other foreigners from Mexico City to Vera Cruz.
American refugees report hundreds of Mexican bullets struck the flag over the Cananea hotel housing the American Consul W. A. Julian during last Saturday night anti American demonstration. The flag remained flying after dawn.
Reports from the front say American and Carranza troops are near Namiquipa, Mexico. Mexicans show provocative attitude and a clash could occur soon as General Pershing seeks to avoid conflict.
General Funston reports to Secretary Baker on mobilizing 190000 guard men. States begin muster while rail lines are arranged for border transport. Carranza is condemned for permitting bandits and U S plans to halt arms shipments. Navy and treasury prepare to stop shipments and boost fleet readiness as talks of possible occupation surface.
Reports from the field say Carranza troops and Pershing’s forces south of Namiquipa edge toward hostilities. A Pershing staff wireless dispatch warns American motor truck supply trains face danger of fire as artillery is mounted. Rumors say Pershing split his command into three columns ready to strike, others claim truck trains have been fired upon.
A weather forecast shows local thunder showers in West Virginia on Wednesday and Thursday, with Wednesday partly cloudy and Thursday showers in West Virginia. In Virginia, expect partly cloudy skies on Wednesday and showers on Thursday.
In Wheeling West Virginia on June 20 the supreme commandery in session here received a pledge of the services of the uniform rank members to Secretary Baker. Richard F Chancey supreme commander said 9000 to 5000 men could be organized rapidly for duty.
General Funs ton sought national guard troops and the War Department issued telegraphic requests for when state forces could move.
London reports Russian forces cross the Sereth southwest of Czernowitz and seize Zadowa Stroginetz and Gliboka as Austrians retreat toward the Carpathians. Reports from Bucharest and Berlin on other fronts vary, with no clear gains for either side. Attacks in Trentino and French front near Verdun show activity but little progress.
Gero nimo Lerma, a Mexican suspect in an early morning knife attack on Mrs. W. U. Kuykendall, was found by a posse about ten miles from Brownsville and shot to death. Mrs. Kuykendall survived but suffered deep head and breast wounds and permanent disfigurement. Authorities say Lerma grew riled by war news and local Mexican ties.
General Funston appealed to the War Department for a large part of the National Guard to be sent to the border from Brownsville to the Pacific Ocean. He did not specify numbers or station names, but said a considerable force would be mobilized at San Antonio as a reserve for adequate protection.
About one hundred guests gathered at the country club for the fifty third anniversary celebration of West Virginia’s birth. President delighted to play a part in the celebratory event and extended congratulations to all in attendance.
President Wilson used the telephone to open a Charleston celebration marking West Virginia’s fifty third anniversary of statehood. Governor Hatfield and Senator Chilton spoke with him by phone during the event.
A Bluefield birthday dinner for West Virginia’s birth anniversary attracted about one hundred attendees despite a scheduled Bluefield military stop. The event featured a telephoned message from President Wilson read by F W Udy, decor, a Ramsey Prothers Bluefield orchestra, and remarks by Judge Harold A Ritz and Bernard M Claugherty on the state’s past, present, and future.
The Senate met at noon and passed the post office appropriation bill while a commerce subcommittee reviewed a shipping measure. A diplomatic appropriation bill was passed as members adjourned at 5 40 p m to noon Wednesday. The House considered whether District Attorney Marshall of New York is in contempt over a critical letter and ordered a warrant to bring him before the bar.
Fifty three West Virginia dinners marked the state's fifty third anniversary of joining the Union. Governor Hatfield declared a holiday and the West Virginia Board of Trade supervised the nationwide event with dinners highlighting local products and a statewide development campaign. The Charleston parent dinner linked by telephone to all cities, promoting future growth and youth involvement. Charles Cameron Lewis, Charleston merchant, presided with Henry ...
El Paso June 20 The border waited after receiving the latest note on General Carranza speculation focused on his response A telegraphic message from Mexico City quoted Carranza saying there would be no war with the United States unless Washington sent another punitive expedition into Mexico He reportedly did not wish war but would not sacrifice national dignity if forced to act
A 6 000 strong Bluefield crowd bid farewell to 104 soldiers bound for Kanawha City as West Virginia mobilizes 100 000 National Guardsmen. The parade along Raleigh Street ended at the Norfolk and Western station amid bands, tears, and a low fog, while traffic clogged Princeton Avenue. Lieutenant Douglas Bailey remains to recruit locally before joining the unit.
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