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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
1
Details from Garrizal reveal Captain Boyd killed in action leading a charge to seize a Mexican machine gun trench. Corporal Green and Lieut. Adair described heavy Mexican fire, surrounding Carranzistas, and subsequent captures with 21 unaccounted. Prisoner tally rises to 22 with 16 still missing.
A historical note compares wooden frigates and line ships with modern steel fleets. It recalls Paul Jones’s defiance, early battles at sea, and how ironclads and torpedoes change survivability, armor, and speed of sinking after shell hits.
Tensions rise along the northern Chihuahua frontier as American columns move toward San Antonio and Ojo Calient while Carranza forces under Gen. Trevino threaten to engage. Reports say Pershing reorganized forces, Carrizal survivors may be in the march, and Juarez preparations continue with civilians crossing into the United States.
Field Headquarters, Mexico June 26. Capt Morey recounts 45 minutes of fierce fighting at Carrizal where negro troopers faced almost certain death with smiles and sang during the grim clash. He praised Captain Boyd for leading dismounted skirmishers and noted Lieut Henry Adair's heroic last words to a sergeant as he died aiding the mission.
The New York American quotes Senator Simmons saying intervention depends on Carranza. If conflict arises Congress will back Jesh ott Wilson. He asserts that only force will restore order, establish a stable Mexican government, and protect Americans and foreigners on the border. He warns American troops will stay until order is restored.
Deputy C H Haynes and a small police team tracked a hidden still near a remote country point nine miles north. They seized the setup after two men, Killis McCraw and Wily Vernon, were found at dawn with 150 gallons of beer and a functioning furnace. Both men posted bonds and await U S Commissioner in Hillville on July 6.
FE Paso Texas dispatch from Mexico City reports the Mexican government states that fully 1 000 000 men have offered to take up arms in defense of their country since the crisis with Washington intensified.
The Charlotte Observer notes Senator Gore opposes a Reed Missouri bill to pay drafted National Guardsmen $30 monthly for family support. Reed counters Gore’s critique as unworthy and points to a $7,600 yearly salary as he urges relief for soldiers with families. The piece argues the issue balances tradition against the hardship of military families.
A Waterbury woman of three children expresses unwavering support for her husband going to the front. Capt. Carter collects a letter from her stating she hopes the first bullet knocks his head off, underscoring a stark wartime resolve. The piece highlights enduring domestic courage amid the Mexican muddle.
Washington June 23 government acts to aid families of soldiers called to arms by approving the Hay resolution with a 1 million dollar appropriation. Eligible families receive 50 dollars monthly while the enlistment term for national guardsmen is limited to three years in federal service.
A message from Camp Glenn notes arrival of the regiment on eight special pullman trains. Mt Airy ladies provided lunches that saved lives and the first camp meal is planned for tonight. The company, though small, is in high spirits with Opie the mascot bull dog. They expect two weeks at Camp Glenn before moving to San Antonio, Texas amid rumors.
The University News Letter discusses the idea that poverty spurs piety while wealth breeds wickedness and questions what Jesus meant by making friends of Mammon. It cites Doctor George Adam Smith arguing that great spiritual awakenings followed periods of wealth and prosperity, and asks whether social betterment prepares the Gospel.
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