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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1916

Page

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President Awaiting Full Report On Carrizal Battle In Mexico

The United States waits for Gen Pershing's full report after Carrizal fighting. Secretary Baker said no action now, border mobilization to proceed as units are equipped. Officials expect Carranza to bear responsibility. war not yet declared.

Washington Mexico Carrizal Funston Pershing Wilson Congress Newton Dpd Baker Obregon Carranza United States Rodgers State Department War Department Mexico City Vera

Americans Are Killed Report of Battle at Carrrizal

A clash at Carrizal leaves a detached commander dead and several American soldiers killed or missing. Details cite fighting near a Mexican border post with brief casualty notes and inquiries into the battle’s conduct.

Pershing Demands Prisoners Bulletin

Unconfirmed report says Brig. Gen. John J. Pershing with 3000 men near Villa Ahumada has sent an ultimatum to Gen. Jacinto Trevino threatening attack on the Mexican army if prisoners captured in yesterday’s battle are not handed over. Villa Ahumada serves as Carranzista base 80 miles south of Juarez. Trevino is believed to be there.

Chihuahua City Rodgers Carranza Obregon New York Canada EL Paso Texas John J. Pershing Villa Ahumada Jacinto Trevino Cusi Mining Company Cusihuirachi Chihuahua Juarez Trevino

Journeys Here To Join Troop F

William Sargent of Jeannette and former News pressroom employee arrived to attempt joining Troop F. Sargent was a former member of Troop F and seeks a spot on the company roll. W E Huber of Garfield avenue returns home for a two week visit with parents before a lake trip with family.

William Sargent Jeannette News Sargent W. E. Huber Garfield Avenue

Men of Troop F Readied for Weekend Departure

The roster lists Captain A. Martin Graham and officers Ray Davenport Joseph Chambers and others with sergeants cooks farrier saddler trumpeters and privates including L. L. Allen John Anderson H. H. Barris C. E. Bowman Jerry Fisher and R. J. Turner. The unit prepares to leave town with Troop F this Saturday.

A. Martin Graham Heutenant Ray Davenport Leutenant Joseph Chambers R. E. Melvin C. A. Kelly F. W. Moore W. H. Reep T. H. Brettell W. H. Shaner H. C. Rodgers E. M. Keelan E. V. Francis H. A L. L. Allen H. L. Anderson John Anderson C. W. Barris H. H. Barris C. E. Bowman H. J. Custer J. P. Bruno Wee’ Cross W. J. Broe F. C. DeGarmo M. Fairweather R. Fleeger C. E. Fullerton Jerry Fisher C. R. Gwin J. J. Golis C. Gillette Ernest James

Battle of Carrizal Triggers Orders for U.S. Troops

In El Paso Texas on June 22 a Carranza consular report says twelve Americans and fourteen Mexicans were killed at Carrizal with seventeen Americans captured and twenty Mexicans wounded. Juarez reports evacuations as Carranzistas plan to defend Villa Trumada against advancing U.S. forces.

International News Service EL Paso, Tex Carrizal Juarez Mex Villa Trumada el Paso

Armour Will Pay Employes Who Enlist

Rudolph Stadelhofer of Armour & Company announces the firm will cover the wage difference between government pay and Armour wages for employees who join the National Guard or enlist. The policy aims to support families of service members and reflect a benevolent patriotic stance.

Rudolph Stadelhofer Armour & Company National Guards Armoury Company

Important Changes On The Penna. R. R.

H V Douglass longtime night yardmaster at Westside yards is transferred to Shar on to become general yard master. Charles Fleming succeeds him as night yardmaster. Horner moves to assistant day yardmaster at West side. Francis O Laughlin becomes East side yards night yardmaster.

H. V. Douglass Westside Pennsylvania Railroad Sharon Charles Fleming Douglass Horner Eastside Francis O’laughlin

Unfurl Flag At Your Home In Citywide Display

Citizens urged to display the Stars and Stripes today as downtown flags wave and Trepon Troop F prepares to depart. Officials call for all homes and businesses to fly flags to honor the national emblems.

Mayor Proclaims Patriotism as Troop F Leaves for service

The city celebrates Troop F of the First Cavalry N G P mission to the national service. Mayor A D Newell urges flag display and public support and asks local businesses to close 7 to 9 p m and restrict street traffic for a parade to accompany the troop to the Pennsylvania Westside station.

First Cavalry United States Pennsylvania Westside Court Street County Line Street Pennsylvania D. Newell

Meissel Arrives Aims to Recover From Fallis Estate

Dr H F A Meissel of Terre Haute Indiana arrives in the city to press a suit against the J N Fallis estate for 62685 alleging he provided relief from fear of death and injury. He brings notes he claims bear on the case including a possible loan from John Blevins murdered city treasurer and mentions Perry Maitland a councilman who died in unclear circumstances. The note he has is claimed to be in Blevins handwriting.

H. F. A. Meissel Terre Haute Ind J. N. Fallis Perry Maitland Blevins

Old Glory Waves At City Hall Display Sparks Patriotism

Flags adorn the main street as Ameri can banners rise at City Hall with growing patriotic spirit. The article notes a large flag owned by Stanley Treser and mentions a troop leaving for Mt Gretna Saturday evening.

Mt. Gretna Stanley Treser

City Building Front Display by Engineering Department

The city engineering department has placed a new display on the front of the city building measuring 13 by 24 feet. It highlights municipal projects and public works for local residents.

City Engineering Department

Funeral Directors Attend 35th Pennsylvania Convention

Russell White and Peter Capitolo went to Exposition Park Wednesday for the 35th annual convention of the Funeral Directors Association of Pennsylvania. They plan to stay until Friday or Saturday. Jos. S. Rice left yesterday to attend the convention and return tonight, and J. C. Offutt is also in attendance with a likely evening return.

Russell White Peter Capitolo Exposition Park Funeral Directors’ Association of Pennsylvania Jos. S. Rice J. C. Offutt

Pittsburg Visit Noted by West Washington Resident

William Dewberry of West Washington street visited Pittsburg today. He was seen about the city and noted for his inquiry at local shops and sights.

William Dewberry West Washington Street Pittsburg

Farewell Reception for Troop F Before Mt Gretna Departure

A Friday night farewell for Troop F at the Y M C A with Mayor Newell presiding. funds are being raised to support families of troopers during absence. A Saturday parade precedes departure for Mt Gretna and possibly the Mexican border, with a detailed program and coordinated committee efforts.

Mt. Gretna A. D. Newell Emery R. A. McKinney Evans and Lewis John Emery Sam Klafter Love and Megown C. T. Metzler’s Terminal Drug Store A. Green’s Bank Frank Hamilton North Liberty Street Samuel Lewis Long Avenue

Farewell Social Honors Local Troop F Members

The Home Watchmen of the World held a farewell social to honor Cam Francis and J. F. Knowles who will depart Saturday with Troop F. The event recognizes their upcoming service departure.

Home Watchmen of the World Cam Francis J. F. Knowles

Assembled At Armory Here Today

A notice announces an assembly at the armory today with participants gathering for an unspecified event. Details remain unclear but the call to assemble is explicit and time marked.

Recruits Ready as Troop F Reaches Peace Strength

Captain Graham's Troop F reaches full peace strength of 65 with 80 recruits secured. Major Urmson's hospital corps ordered to report Friday at 9 AM to armory for mobilization prep. Troop F to Mt Gretna Saturday evening with trains ready for instant embarkation for mobilization or border duty.

Graham Adj Stewart Hospital Corps Allan Urmson M. and Mt. Gretna Harrisburg Archie Graham

Musicians Urged To Play For Troop F Parade

Mat Phillips in charge of Troop F parade music asks all instrument players to meet him at City Hall this evening at 8 o clock to offer their service for the event.

Mat Phillips

Our Night Out Club Entertainment by Miss Mildred Arrow

Our Night Out Club on Division street invites members to Friday evening entertainment featuring Miss Mildred Arrow.

Mildred Arrow Division Street

Death Notice for Deborah Green Childs 87

Mrs. Deborah Green Childs age 87 of New Brighton has died. Bernard Coyne of Chatham Ontario is listed in connection with the notice.

Deborah Green Childs New Brighton Bernard Coyne Chatham, Ont

Catfish Weighing 9 Pounds 13 Ounces Caught at Slipperyrock

An employee of Rose Point Limestone Company fished in Slipperyrock and landed a catfish weighing nine pounds and 13 ounces, measuring 28 inches long after a difficult tussle.

Rose Point Limestone Company Slipperyrock

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