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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
1
Ambush and heavy resistance described as wiping out an entire troop in the Garrizal engagement. Reports claim a force under Arcedondo sought peace talks while Mexican rebels faced amnesty proposals. South American observers note mixed signals from Mexican authorities amid the conflict.
Reported Mexican border clashes near Carrizal spark United States caution as Pershing reports possible heavy losses. American detachments from the Tenth Cavalry and Captain Boyd's unit faced Mexican fire with dismounted action and stalled advances near Carrizal. The war department awaits a complete casualty roll and patrols strengthen small towns with machine gun detachments and artillery prepared for further hostilities.
In Mexico City relief grows as talks between the United States and Mexico progress toward settlement. Dispatches describe a tentative accord involving trade data and refugee movements, with officials noting optimism about a peaceful resolution and future cooperation.
The obituary notes the death of Mrs. Oliver, widow of the late Adsin Oliver, at a advanced age. She came to Lawrence with her husband in 1860 and lived there through the Civil War era, leaving behind her children and relatives. Funeral arrangements are set from the residence at 6 o'clock, with Rev H L Hargett officiating, assisted by C C Brown.
In Topeka officials announce mobilization plans as Major fitness officers direct a government mobilization of the Guard. General Martin, stationed at Junction City, leads the movement to assemble force readiness. Troops will move to training sites and be readied for border defense and potential conflict, with orders to increase strength and maintain vigilance.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe German activity near the Meuse front with names like Jones Halloran Bing Booker mentioned. the text references laws and a bureau and lists several individuals without clear context.
An abbreviated Kansas weather note reports lighter precipitation with a partly clear east and extreme northeast tonight. Last night’s rainfall measured 0.117 inches.
A union of disjoint, garbled text outlines a local vote approving the purchase of a plant. It notes mayoral figures, a city committee, and planned timing for bond issues and improvements, with emphasis on voter turnout and securing the deal promptly.
A candidate named Ardi Baldwin, described as a rising bar examination, announces a bid for the county attorney position in Washington County. The fragment notes a keen interest and local political context, suggesting a forthcoming campaign effort and platform details to be released.
Two hundred seventy-eight licenses in a year ended June 7 brought total auto licenses to 983. Ninety-one motor vehicle licenses were issued in another count. Funds, used for road upkeep and stone construction, show ongoing allocations. most tags from Topeka will be ready by the first of next month.
The event features former United States District Attorney and Texas Democratic National Committeeman Mr Sells speaking at the chapel in Haskell Saturday at 8 o clock. He will discuss Indian work and future education, with an emphasis on civic and political context. A band will precede the lecture, and notices urge community attendance and support for the Institute and its Indian programs.
Soldiers from Lawrence including Headquarters Company and Company M depart for Fort Riley. A large crowd gathered at Union Pacific station as bands played and flags waved. Students and townspeople offered cheers and farewells, with university groups joining in the sendoff amid heat and bustling activity.
The report states Captain Boyd, an instructor in the Army and a member of the border force, was killed at Carnizal. Born in Iowa, he was appointed to West Point in 1892 and graduated in 1896. He served as major of the Tenth U S Volunteers in the Philippines and later as captain of the Tenth Cavalry. Married to Lotia J Clemmer of Carl PD Niemm, Kansas, they had two children. The family had left for Tye Beach, N H, to spend the summer.
A party of four regular army officers from Fort Leavenworth traveled through Lawrence this morning en route to Fort Rim, Guardia, for government service. Included were Major S. A. Cheney of engineers, famed for building the pontoon bridge during the 1903 flood, Captain John R. Thomas of the First Infantry, Captain George Peed of the medical corps, and Captain E. D. Scott of field artillery.
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