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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
1
Washington reports reveal seventeen more survivors from Troops C and K of the Tenth Cavalry after the Carrizal ambush. Wilson administration pushes for swift action against Mexico and rejects mediation offers from Latin American nations, citing national honor and the invasion of American territory.
Sixteen more survivors of the Tenth cavalry, missing after a Mexican raid at Carrizal, were found near Santa Maria. General Pershing reported the rescue, noting 45 horses were recovered and the accounts matched earlier trooper statements. The incident intensified calls for the prisoners to be freed.
Customs officials on the Mexican border enforce a practical embargo against supplies for the Carranza army. Border officials report many freight cars from Mexican railways seized on the American side. No formal orders issued. passes only for shipments to American companies in Mexico are allowed.
Dr A W Urmson of the First Regiment Calvary hospital corps receives a solid gold Masonic emblem from Carnegie Steel department heads. Harry Harris of Troop F and Joseph Wadsworth of the hospital corps receive fine wrist watches from Carnegie Steel office staff for their service in the southern campaign.
Mary Santilla was found guilty by a jury this morning of selling liquor without a license. Pittsburg detectives James Demarks and Philip Ludwack testified they bought liquor from her as part of the speakeasy probe. The defense challenged the charges while prosecutors and defense counsel outlined their positions. Demarks and Ludwack also testified purchases at the same establishment occurred on May 286.
In Norfolk Virginia on June 24 orders sent the colliers Proteus Hector and Prometheus to immediate service for war with Mexico. The Hector will load and supply warships en route to Mexican waters. The Prometheus will depart on Tuesday.
Dr. H. C. Harper inspected Troop F at the armory for physical fitness. By 3 PM most men had been examined and all met the qualifications.
Troopers of the 11th cavalry rode to the rescue of possible Carranza treachery survivors at Carrizal and encountered a Carranzista force near San Fernandes. The action was reported from El Paso at midday with no official confirmation from General Bell at Fort Bliss.
New Castle honored Troop F and the hospital corps with a farewell at the YMCA gym, sending them to Mt Gretna for Mexico service. Civil War and Spanish War veterans led the escort as citizens cheered, embraced, and offered prayers for a safe return.
Petrograd dispatches report Russians advancing through Carpathian passes on Bukowina western fringe while Austro Hungarian rear-guard actions continue. Austria-Hungary evacuates Bukowina, redeploys troops to Galicia and Transylvania front. Three battles unfold north of the Galician frontier, with fighting near Volhynia Logischin and along the Dvina. unofficial talk of Romania entering the war emerges. Czernowitz remains in Russian hands.
Judge Emery expects to conclude criminal court today and on Monday morning at 9 o'clock will sentence those convicted during the past two weeks.
Judge Emery issued an order closing all city saloons tonight from 7 to 9 o clock. With wholesale houses also closing at 9, no wholesale operations will be open. The move aims to ease crowd activity as Troop F departs, and citizens generally welcome the measure.
Citywide shutdown on Washington street from 7 00 pm to after the parade of Troop F and hospital corps to Mt Gretna. West side businesses between Court street and Pennsylvania station closed. no street cars or vehicles on the street from 7 30 pm until after the parade. Police sanitary and eight fire police on duty to enforce order. residents asked to assist and avoid trouble during the crowd.
Members of Troop F, N. G. P. and the First regiment Calvary hospital corp who have been called for duty in the Mexican crisis will receive their regular pay from Carnegie Steel while in the United States army. Fourteen members will benefit from this provision. Five workers from Shenango works of American Sheet and Tin Plate company will stay on payroll at regular rate during their absence.
Brigadier General J L Myland of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias received a dispatch stating 22 600 knights have volunteered their service in a possible war with Mexico. The Uniform Rank members are well drilled and could join Uncle Sam's army if needed.
Former County Superintendent W. Le Gilmore now leads Oakmont schools near Pittsburg and is back in the city visiting friends after completing his term. He says he is pleased with his new post.
Troop F awaits departure for Mt Gretna with a countywide parade starting at 7 30 PM. Downtown business will pause and Washington street streetcars halt during the procession. Chief Marshal William J Moffatt orders parade formation on East Street with bands from across the county pledging service.
Carranza plans to flatly reject and repudiate the claims in President Wilsons latest note as reported by Clement, Curtis and Co. The information comes from the brokerage firm's Mexico City branch, relayed through Galveston and New Orleans.
Former County Detective J. H. Breen and Mrs. Breen of Cincinnati visit friends in the city. Captain Breen now heads detectives on a major railroad line entering Cincinnati. They plan to remain tonight to see Troop F off and depart tomorrow.
S Kline seeks to open a judgment against New Castle Junk Co. claiming he could not read English and that a note he signed for 75 dollars was fraudulently filled to 113 dollars. He says he already paid 45 and owes 30, with an attachment and levy by the sheriff.Judge Emery set a rule returnable on the first Monday of September.
On motions by District Attorney Clyde V. Riley Judge Emery continued several cases until the September term due to absence of material witnesses. Prosecutions include Commonwealth v Margaret Reider for assault Commonwealth v George Reider for assault and battery and Commonwealth v Willard Kline for carrying concealed weapons.
Frank Dausin aged 24 of North Sewickley and Stephen Setteck six months of 80 Shenango Street are listed among death notices. Also noted is Mrs John Felton aged 65 of Woodlawn.
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