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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
1
President to address Congress tomorrow if Carranza does not answer today. Fourteen thousand guardsmen are enroute to line, and Wilson may order the army to force soldiers released if the crisis persists.
Washington officials see the day as crucial in talks with Mexico over the release of 23 troopers held prisoners at Chihuahua City. If no satisfactory reply arrives, President Wilson may ask Congress for authority to rescue them by force. Carranza’s reply was said to be en route with no details.
Eight Mexican soldiers were driven back by an American sentry post as they tried to cross into the United States at Nogales Sonora. Major Brooke warned immigration officers to shoot any suspicious figures, signaling cross-border tension. General Flores commands 800 infantrymen near Juarez amid rumors of Villa loyalists seeking amnesty. Pershing strengthens the line as Carranza cavalry concentrate east of the front between Colonia Dublan and Valle, with drills ongoing to keep forces mobile.
A semi official report says Francisco Villa was shot in the leg during the Guerrero battle with Carranza troops and killed later, while a deserter says Villa’s former Valle associates planned to kill him to switch sides. Across the border, reports claim further border raids and ongoing searches as U S forces prepare for potential troop movements if needed.
Secretary Baker received dispatches found on Captain Boyd from Carrizal showing a peaceful passage request to General Gomez and a reply inviting entry. The notes include a message to Pershing about advancing to Villa Ahumada and support claims that Carrizistas attacked after permission was granted.
Chicago reports Major General Barry orders rapid border movement for Illinois Missouri Arkansas and Wisconsin guards. Fourth Infantry gains 106 new recruits at Camp Magman Redfield South Dakota with multiple volunteers traveling long distances to join. Recruits include L A Ham mersley Pierre veterans and sessions officers noting varied origins and travel hardships. The total strength exceeds 1200 officers and men.
Orders issued to General W. A. Morris authorize raising two cavalry troops in South Dakota at Camp Hagman Redfield to support the current Mexican crisis, with rapid developments anticipated in this mobilization.
In Plattsburg New York Charles B Hughes junior is named corporal and Archie Roosevelt graduates with the battalion from the troops at the military training camp. Theodore Roosevelt Jr promotes with the regiment.
Support grows in the state for raising troops including a cavalry unit led by figures such as Seth Bullock and Henry Frawley of Deadwood. A large delivery of equipment, 948 rifles and complete gear, bayonets, entrenching tools, pack carriers and mess kits has been shipped and will be distributed to the regiment.
Charges of criminal negligence filed against L W Robinson of Hayes S D for starting a prairie fire in May that swept a land strip. Robinson admits responsibility but says he lost control and some property was destroyed. State fire marshal Erans aimed to set an example to curb growing prairie fire losses in the western range country.
In Brookings, Dr. BE C. Perisho of South Dakota State College disputes claims artesian ponds affect state humidity. He notes vast water loss from ponds does not meaningfully raise humidity and provides rough calculations showing required evaporation and air volume would be impractically large.
A Zurich dispatch notes Germany's demand that Switzerland permit export of foodstuffs gathered by German agents with an ultimatum expiring Thursday night. The move threatens to bar Swiss coal iron and other materials if ignored. The item also reports Italian advances on the Trentino front and Russian reverses in Vilna.
Bebie Fourche area traders note a large horse market with about 100 head sold every two weeks as French buyers dominate purchases. Horsemen say light cavalry stock is scarce and government representatives are sizing up the region while heavier draft horses remain a profitable alternative.
The passage argues that a 1,500 square mile water body would be only one-fifth of the distance needed for wind to travel if humidity rose by ten percent. It concludes that this large water surface offers little to no climatic modification value.
Decision today in Washington DC held Sioux City Iowa express rates discriminatory against Sioux Falls South Dakota. Interstate rates were ordered reduced to conform with South Dakota railroad commission levels, benefiting state shippers.
Pukwana South Dakota reports nine years of operation with undivided profits of 4500 dollars and total profits of 7250 dollars on five thousand dollars of capital stock. The past year saw 130000 bushels purchased at average prices of wheat 1.00, oats 0.48, corn 0.62, barley 0.55. Officers include Thomas Liddiard president Magnus Olson vice president John Talich treasurer Garrett Purcell secretary N I Thompson director with Nels Hinze as manager for eight years.
Ethan S. D. War ren Green, a drayman unloading coal, failed to notice a clothesline. He was struck in the back, knocked to the ground, and dragged by runaway horses until the wagon overturned. He suffered bad bruises but was not seriously hurt.
Government forecast says unsettled weather tonight and Thursday with probable showers. Cooler conditions arrive Thursday with the west portion cooler tonight.
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