Carrizal Battle Report Deepens Mexican American Clash
El Vaso and El Valvo reports confirm a Carrizal clash between American cavalry under Gen Pershing and Carranza forces near El Paso. Heavily contested action yields dozens of casualties, 17 American prisoners claimed, with both sides suffering losses as U.S. and Mexican officials await further word.
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Gen Pershing
Carrizal
Villa Ahmada
Gomez
el Vaso
State Department
Carnivel
Gonzales
Juarez
Latys
el Valvo
Texas
Carranza
el Paso
Felix Gomez
Beaver
Chihuahua
Chihuahua City
Genantes
Genovese Rivas
Francisco Gonzales
Villa Ahumada
Bell
Garycia
Funston
Rio Grande
Ex Gov Glynn Speech at National Demo Convention
Ex Governor Martin Glynn of New York delivered a forceful speech at the National Democratic Convention in St. Louis. He defended President Wilson's policy, traced diplomatic disputes since Washington, and contrasted past negotiations with current wartime pressures. He extolled restraint, duty, and patriotic sacrifice to defend the flag and nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin H. Glynn
New York
St. Louis
W. W. Tompkins
Nevada County
Wilson
Gov. Glynn
Wash‘ington
United States
Europe
Lincoln
Arkansas Guard Rapidly Recruiting in June
Little Rock June 22 rapid Arkansas National Guard recruiting pushes toward 65 men per company to reach war strength. Orders poised to move units to Fort Logan Roots and camp by weekend then expand to 141 men. Rumors point to border deployment or a possible third regiment, with a brigade commander potential. Messages pour in from hopeful volunteers and even several high ranking officers, including a notable telegram from G O Slocumb. Khaki clad youths crowd streets as recruitment continues amid rejections for failing examinations. Major Curtis Little’s battalion and Maj L R Smith’s Fayetteville group prepare to move, with most troops in camp by Monday.
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Little Rock
Arkansas National Guard
Fort Logan
Arkansas
G. O. Slocumb
Colorado Springs
Mississippi County
Philippines
Curtis Little
Batalion
Jonesboro
Piggott
Marvell
Blytheville
L. R. Smith
Fayetteville
Springdale
Bentonville
Harrison
State bank supervisors push to consolidate reserves locally
Little Rock June 22 State Bank Commissioner John M Davis reports at the National Association of Supervisors of State Banks meeting that state banks should keep part of reserves and balances with agents under supervision to support the state banking system. The group also urged repeal of the Federal Reserve Act provision barring state banks from acting as reserve agents for national banks and criticized the universal check clearing system as inequitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
John M. Davis
National Association of Supervisors of State Banks
Records Filed In Circuit Court In Bledsoe Case
In Little Rock on June 22 all records from the Board of Control investigation into the attempted discharge of Dr. E. P. Bledsoe as superintendent of the State Hospital were filed in Pulaski Circuit Court Second Division. Judge Guy Faulk will oversee a writ of certiorari to determine if there was sufficient cause for dismissal. Bledsoe will gain a chance to present testimony. his lawyers were denied certain evidence at the hearing. Bledsoe claims to have important testimony to offer and may seek relief in Chancery Court via quo warranta proceedings. He states the Board must show the public good governed the dismissal. He emphasizes his fight is for Arkansas citizens, not personal gain, and asserts the institution’s high standing under his leadership.
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Little Rock
Board of Control
E. P. Bledsoe
State Hospital
Pulaski Circuit Court
Guy Faulk
Bledsoe
Dr. Bledsoe
People of
Arkansas
ANOTHER PULLMAN ADDED ARKANSAS ON THE TRAIN
Little Rock reports high demand for space on the Arkansas on Wheels train leading to a seventh Pullman car addition. The maximum passengers rise from 140 to 170, including the band, with Saturday Evening Post and Country Gentleman issues ready for Thursday delivery. Call 242 or 244 for delivery at 5 cents per copy.
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Saturday Evening Post
The
Country Gentleman
Little Rock
Jack Johnson, Jr
Early Advance In Cotton Overcome By Reactions
New York June 21 A further opening rise in the cotton market pushed all months above the Ise level but heavy realizing led to declines with December slipping from 15 48½ to 18 28 and the close steady to 5 points lower. Liverpool buyers and overnight orders supported prices while selling by Old Southern songs and Wall Street houses persisted. Weather Bureau reports favorable cool weather checked the drop but rallies faded. late months held near lows aided by strong southern spot demand and reported ocean freight bookings to Liverpool. Cotton closed steady.
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New York
Liverpool
Wall Street
Weather Bureau
South
Ocean
Editor's Son Ready for Duty in Mexico
Frank Peel Jr., 19, son of Mrs. Frank Peel of Little Rock and grandson of H L Cross, will arrive this week with the Bentonville editor of the Bentonville Sun to join Campany for service in Mexico. He resigned a $40 Fayetteville job and his brother will keep it warm. Mrs Peel declares in the Sun she would rather her son be a soldier and die for his country than loaf and lack manhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Frank Peel, Jr
Frank Peel
H. L. Cross
Bentonville
Bentonville Sun
Campany
Mexico
Fayetteville
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Glynn
Bank OF Prescott
Prescott
Arkansas Guard
Gran Mercantile Co
Prescott, Ark
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