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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
1
Reports from El Paso and Juarez describe a midday battle at Santo Domingo Ranch near Carrizal Chihuahua nine miles from Villa Ahumada. American forces, likely from the Tenth Cavalry, faced General Gomez’s Mexican troops, with casualties and numerous American prisoners reported amid disputed claims of who fired first.
Reports describe a clash between American cavalry and Mexican forces near Juarez after a parley attempt. Seventeen Americans were killed and forty Mexicans taken prisoner, with a Mexican commander said to have led the defense before retreating. Evacuation preparations and tense patrols followed the engagement.
Reports say Admiral Winslow could blockade Mexican west coast ports if necessary and place Rear Admiral Fullam in command south of Manzanillo to Salina Cruz. The Maryland sails from Puget Sound. South Dakota mobilizes marines and heads to San Diego after San Francisco orders. Officials caution crisis status hinges on Carrizal clash details.
Washington reports on clashing American and Carranza troops at Carrizal heightening fears of war between United States and the Mexican de facto government. Officials weigh whether the incident reflects Carranza’s demand for withdrawal or a misunderstanding, with possible war implications if deliberate.
Fierce fighting continues between German and Russian forces in Volhynia along the Stokhod and Styr rivers and near Lutsk Vladimir-Volynski. Russians report gains at Gruziatyn and Lokatchi but suffer losses as prisoner totals rise. Meuse region near Verdun sees renewed German assaults repulsed by French Italian troops.
Charleston June 21 mobilization of the second regiment of the West Virginia national guard was completed at Kanawha City. Three special trains carried guardsmen from their home stations within twenty four hours after the order to move was issued.
West Virginia will have fair weather Thursday and Friday. Virginia expects fair conditions Thursday, cooler on Friday, with Friday remaining fair.
In New Haven on June 21 Yale University held its annual commencement awarding thirteen honorary degrees alongside 71 degrees in course. Distinguished figures from several fields received honorary recognition while graduates celebrated the ceremony.
Gen Felix Gomez reported among the dead on the Mexican side in a border clash. Gen Francisco Gonzales, commander at Juarez, issued a statement seeking to place blame on the American commander.
Dispatch bearer describes being fired upon after delivering a message. He reports Lieutenant Colonel Rivas took command after Gen. Gomez fell. American scouting party from Guzman moved toward General Pershing's communication line.
San Antonio reports that American troops under General Pershing clashed with Carranza forces led by General Felix Gomez at Carrigl near Villa Ahumada. Accounts say the Tenth Cavalry, a Black unit, sustained heavy casualties with no confirmed details from Pershing about a possible rescue or further actions.
A cavalry detachment clashed with Carranza forces near Carrizal, ninety miles south of El Paso. Unofficial reports say around forty Americans were killed by machine gun fire in a surprise attack. General Felix Gomez is listed among Mexican dead. the clash involved a Guzman patrol returning to General.
State Department weighed American stance on Carranza after Europe pressed the issue as General Pershing’s troops remained in Mexico. Officials hint at possible moves but offered little clarity on Carranza’s next step, with continued uncertainty about Mexican capital developments.
General Francisco Gonzales of Juares announces Mexican forces captured seventeen American prisoners after the Carrizal engagement near Carnival nine miles southeast of Villa Ahumada. He says Gomez was killed, casualty numbers unconfirmed, and wounded were sent to Villa Ahumada.
Dealers in the Chicago stock yards are giving first consideration to cavalry and artillery horses for the United States. Horses intended for French and British inspection are now being examined by inspectors for the U S Army. Nearly 2000 horses were to be offered for European service and have already been checked by the quartermaster department, which seeks information on acceptable animals in Chicago East St Louis and Kansas City.
Paris reports German assault northwest of Rheims at Hill No 108 and toward Berry au Bac repulsed by French artillery. Germans used two mines before infantry attack while French screen fire aided their defense. Verdun sector saw only mutual bombardment overnight.
Distinguished visitors from many lands joined Yale University's June 21 commencement in New Haven. Woolsey Hall hosted exercises with a diploma presentation and alumni assembly in Hewitt Quadrangle, followed by the president's reception in Memorial Hall.
Captain Frank H Mason former American consul general died in Paris at age seventy eight. He served in diplomatic ranks and was associated with American interests abroad. His death was reported from Paris on June 21.
In San Diego on June 21 the torpedo boat destroyer flotilla led by Hull flagship of Lt. William Bradley moves to depart for a dash along the Mexican west coast. The units Hopkins and Truxon prepare to join other Pacific fleet ships already in Mexican ports or en route.
Delegates met at 11 a m for general debate on the army appropriation bill and adjourned at 5 36 p m until 11 a m Thursday.
Frederick Griese a German banker of Mexico City was detained by Justice agents in El Paso on neutrality suspicions and anti American messages. He was released today upon receiving orders from Washington.
Fifty five Confederate veterans at the Confederate Soldiers Home in Columbia Washington area have sent a petition to President Wilson offering their services to go to Mexico or elsewhere in case of war.
London reports say German and Austrian forces hold but do not yet gain major ground as Brusiloff’s Russians push elsewhere. A Petrograd dispatch confirms Pflanzer’s Army was split in Bukowina near Stroginet, after Czernowitz delays.
General Walter A. Harris of the Georgia military brigade announced that the Macon camp grounds will be ready to accommodate all state troops before Monday. He believes most units will reach required strength and be ordered to report at once.
Florida National Guard Second Regiment units entrained this afternoon and tonight for the mobilization site at Black Point near Jacksonville. Colonel A. H. Blanding, commanding the regiment, arrived at Black Point tonight.
Major General Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff of the U S army, was honored with the degree of doctor of military science at the Pennsylvania Military College annual commencement in Chester Pennsylvania. A class of seventeen graduates included several who will become lieutenants in the regular service.
Senators Simmons and Overman proposed the name of W. R. Allen associate justice of the North Carolina supreme court for the Supreme Court vacancy created by the resignation of former Justice H. Allen's nomination was sent to President Wilson on June 21 in Washington.
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