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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
1
Soldiers reported killed as Mexican forces under Garra nza engage American units. Dispatch notes casualties amid the border fighting with references to flags and truces, reflecting the volatile front.
Military dispatch reports General Pershing orders troops to mobilize amid border tensions with Carfunza. Officials indicate units are deployed to reinforce border posts and deter incursions as regional evaluators monitor Suarez ligations.
Reports describe a fierce engagement at Carrizal in northern Chihuahua between American troops and Mexican forces led by Gen Gomez. Casualties include American dead and prisoners, with evacuations and troop redeployments underway as Pershing and Funston coordinate responses.
A high army officer asserts that war efforts will not lag for lack of sinews of war. Government purchases and arsenal output are increased to sustain regular army and militia. In three months of action in Mexico, American troops and organization show better preparation than after the Villa pursuit. Transportation has advanced, with Pershing’s campaign upgrading supply lines and motor trucks expanding to support service needs.
Five thousand people gathered at Union Pacific station to bid farewell to soldiers leaving Fort Riley for duty. Mothers sobbed softly while fathers and relatives offered supportive glances as the troop train, carrying Company EH, the medical detachment, and Company H, departed in a solemn column.
Polls closed at 3 PM with light turnout and low enthusiasm. Officials forecast a small majority for the water purchase and expect total votes under two thousand. Polls remained open until 7 PM and urged citizens to vote if not yet cast.
Captain Albert H Wrinnshenhain leads the 20th Kunses machine gun company stationed at Humboldt while Captain Hugh Means heads to Los Angeles. Captain Krause prepares to move quarters as the unit books trains for Mort Or Fow. Eight extra men are assigned to the machine gun company amid possible further reallocations.
A lengthy roll lists Captain Samuelvar and Lieutenant Oscar C with many sergeants, privates, and cooks departing for a recruiting station in Tanoronee. The detachment includes Medical, Supply, and other detachments with numerous named soldiers and ranks.
Albert Emmanuel Here notes good business and promising prospects in Lawrence. He travels with Emma and Ghuch and Larkin to discuss surface plant operations and the city’s future, mentioning sale talks for Wood Isl Park and race track facilities.
Howard Blackmar son of Professor F. from the University is on the border with the New Mexico National Guard. Lawrence Caman is already posted nearby. Blackmar, a former training student, is now stationed at Columbus New Mexico. Ogden, a former Lawrence attorney, reports a 216 mile road rally for a 1000 purse at Shattock Oklahoma during the Fourth of July celebration.
Foreign text reports no definite appointments yet by the university committee to fill three vacancies caused by an event. The men's peak director will oversee Naismith’s classes until a new instructor is hired from the east. During Naismith’s absence W C Hamilton, athletics manager, is expected to head the department of physical education.
The Donglas County treasurer hopes to bring in over 8000 daily to reduce unpaid taxes, with the office closing June 36. Current delinquent totals exceed 6700 but are dropping gradually as assessments shift after recent extensions.
Reports from Washington and Mexico City describe tensions after a clash near Carrizal involving American and Mexican forces. President Wilson is portrayed as prepared to use strong military action if necessary to protect the border, while officials urge restraint and seek to avoid a broader war.
At dawn on June 22 twelve Kansas National Guard units began special trains toward Fort Riley for federal mobilization. Equipment and personnel transfers to federal service will be rapid and units rushed to the Mexican border. Movements include Second Infantry headquarters and supplies, First Infantry detachments, hospital at Lawrence, signal corps, and Eureka detachment.
The War Department orders Kansas Missouri California guards to mobilize at Fort Riley and train for border duty. Brigadier General Charles J. Martin announces movement may begin early next week. Kansas City units and others report to Fort Riley by tonight with further arrivals planned before dawn.
Twenty one of twenty eight Kansas University graduates who took the state bar examination in Topeka this week passed, according to statements by graduates returning on the Santa Fe. The list includes Robert Smith Ira Elswick John Parsons Edwin Lot Chas Cary Dewitt Stiles Harry Gray A J Gibson Jas McKay Fred Huril Henry Asher A C Read Z A Moss Errett E Livb Arthur A Hoffman Kirke W Dale Roland E Boynton Willis N Catkins Glendon Allvine Harold R Brinstine Edward M Boddington Robert W Hemphill Joseph W Lait and others.
Justice of the Peace John W. Clark says a colored regiment could be organized in Lawrence. A company from Douglas county served in the Twenty third Kansas with Captain Stone as lieutenant. The unit went to Topeka camp June 29 1898 and sailed to Santiago Cuba for garrison duty before returning to Fort Leavenworth March 4 1909.
The Cananea Consolidated Copper Co property worth 50 million dollars at Cananea Sonora has been seized by the Mexican defacto government. D J Haff attorney for the company says all American employees have crossed the border as the mines are among the largest in Mexico.
The bill authorizes 7.6 million dollars for defenses including coast and field artillery ordnance and ammunition. It approves 300 600 for fortifications in Washington D C and related needs, surpassing last year’s appropriation by a large margin.
Voter turnout at 2 oclock was smaller than in March polls as residents weigh the works proposition with calls to vote promptly. Officials urge timely participation to determine the outcome.
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