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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
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Reading through garbled lines it appears to report that Obregon ordered an attack on American troops resulting in twelve Americans lost, with additional men wounded and captured. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate a military incident and casualties.
Fl Paso dispatch reports Battery 1.7 inch gun aimed at Juarez from an elevated position to cover the city and approaches. Along the Rio Grande machine gun units stand ready to move into position if troop movements occur.
A June 22 report from Juarez says Americans repelled a Mexican garrison assault at Carrizal with heavy casualties among Mexicans and 14 Americans wounded plus 17 captured. The commander is unnamed. Mexican authorities claim no Mexican movement toward Agua Caliente. Officials note vast supplies and factory capacity along the border prepared to arm American troops, with many motor trucks in service.
Columbus New Mexico June 22 report that Captain Lewis Grey of the tenth cavalry commanded the detachment engaging Mexican forces at Carrizal. A cable dated yesterday from General Pershing's headquarters says the Carranza troops were near the American line and Pershing is maintaining outposts to prevent clashes.
San Antonio dispatch dated June 22 states Pershing has not received a port from Carrizal but sent six squadrons of cavalry to join the seventh troop. Columbus reports that the canoe troop surrounded Pershing for weeks, who disappeared at night heading for Chihuahua.
Reported Pershing attack may be accepted as an act of war by Mexican authorities. Officials evaluate diplomatic and military options as tensions rise following the incident.
Washington reports June 22 that the war department ordered Missouri Kansas and California militia to be ready to entrain for the border. Pershing reports indicate American troops were trapped or ambushed near Carrizal and fired on by Mexican forces. Baker stated no marching orders to militia. President Wilson seeks Carranza attitude as Congress may declare war. Funston and Pershing reports awaited. Obregon reportedly claimed orders.
More than 400 Mississippi militia arrived at the concentration camp in Jackson this morning. The remainder of the regiment is expected this afternoon.
Theod G Bilbo urges rapid enlistment in the Mississippi National Guard as President Wilson mobilizes forces due to Mexican tensions. He stresses full company strength, employer cooperation to hold jobs, and Mississippi’s duty to deploy a complete regiment to the front. Governor Theo G Bilbo issues the call.
Washington dispatch reports Mexican Ambassador Arredondo arriving in the capital for talks on bilateral matters. Limited readable text notes the visit dated June 22 with reference to Conubueg ob Fuge 6.4. aanbeveling unclear.
Colonel Frank P. Stubs of the Louisiana National Guard lists appointments in the First Infantry. Lt Col Campbell B. Hodges, Fourth United States infantry, becomes lieutenant colonel. Major-Captain Louis F. E. Duvall and Major-Captain Louis Guerre are named adjutants. Captain William K. Shaffer and Second Lieutenant Flournoy receive promotions. Wade W. Thompson becomes judge advocate general. John Johnston becomes battalion adjutant. George C. Collier named battalion quartermaster and commissary.
Company D rushed to meet mobilization strength at dawn and will move to Camp Stafford near Alexandria. First Regiment Infantry to mobilize with transport via Monroe Iron Mountain. Italian band to escort to train. Baptist congregation to present each man a New Testament. Mayor Apear spoke as thousands cheered. rumors of job loss for enlisted men debunked. no man who answered the call will lose his place.
A witty exchange questions love at first sight with a mock defense of romantic certainty. The speaker cites a man named Maggs as an example, then quotes a quip about whether his wife would have wed him after a second glance at his appearance.
A substantial increase over the house program is predicted by senators as new dreadnoughts are contemplated.
Senate subcommittee discussed a plan to add four battle cruisers and four dreadnoughts to this year's naval program along with 200 additional aircraft. Senate leaders predicted approval and a large manpower increase to about 76,000 enlisted, with action moving to the full committee. Senator Daniels was defended against critics by Senator Thomas who blamed opposition on self-serving contractors.
Washington June 21. Republicans in the House amended the army bill to add 206 aeroplanes, raising the appropriation from 2,222,100 to 4,222,100. Minority Leader Mann urged urgency, noting the aviation service’s deplorable state. Only two Democrats supported the move. Hurlburt and Beakes opposed a larger $14,600,000 amendment. Mexico was discussed. civil service protections for National Guard callers were approved, but pay for guardsmen during active service was rejected. Debate resumes tomorrow.
Mrs Los Torres Villa, wife of Francisco Villas, was arrested by El Paso police and deported to Juarez with her sister, her sister's five year old child, and a German nurse Maria Hagador. The move, ordered by Mayor Lea, was carried out tonight with no reason given.
A woman described as from New Orleans by locals but thought to be from Los Angeles told police she planned to travel to Chihuahua to search for her bandit husband. Authorities note the discrepancy in her stated origins as they investigate her intent and movements.
The Associated Press reports German forces last night captured the front line trenches between Fumin wood and Chenois on the Verdun sector. The French defense repulsed the Deadman Hill attack.
Athens reports that on June 22 Greece has accepted the entente demands without conditions, signaling full compliance with the allied terms and close alignment with international expectations.
New Orleans June 22 Special Agent Pendleton and assistants began a search for arms shipments to the Mexican government believed hidden in New Orleans. Several thousand arms said to be in transit to Vera Cruz. Three harbor steamers and railroad cars are being scrutinized. The seizure of two sailing schooners near Mobile bay links to a broader gun running scheme, with cargo listed as flour and coal and routes to Campeche.
Zeblon B. Vance statue unveiled in Statuary Hall to honor his service as Civil War soldier, war governor of North Carolina, and long time U.S. senator. Vice President, senators, representatives, NC officials, and Vance family members attended the ceremony. Gutzen Borgium sculpted the statue.
Baton Rouge students report both Senate and House pushed key tax and reform measures toward final passage. The three fourths mill tax bill received favorable action in the Senate, sheriffs' fee destroyer cleared the House, and Powell's enabling act moved toward the Senate. Provosty's bill faced strong opposition and was sent back to the calendar. The special session pace quickened with broad votes and room for continued debate.
Lawmakers approve a flurry of measures as session activity peaks with several bills moving to final readings. Key proposals include fiscal and governance changes, while committee reports prompt quick votes amid floor debates.
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