Americans Feared Encircled At Carrizal In Mexican Skirmish
Reports from San Antonio indicate Capt Boschs detachment dismounted and retreated under heavy fire as Mexican forces surrounded them. Pershing dispatched patrols to find wounded stragglers and horse holders blamed for delaying retreat due to lack of transport and horses. Reports note seven horse holders returned to base and question casualty estimates amid ongoing pursuit by Mexican cavalry.
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Boyd
Gen. Pershing
Carranza
Carrizal
Brazil Keen on Mexican Crisis in Rio Dispatch
In Rio de Janeiro on June 23, Brazil follows the Mexico United States crisis with marked interest. Editorials say President Wilson aims well but faces German-influenced elements in Mexico. Officials hope war can be avoided yet recognize Mexico's disorder must end for peaceful continental progress. Dr Laura Muller Brazil foreign affairs minister hosts the diplomatic corps in a farewell audience before sailing to the United States aboard the St Paul tomorrow.
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RIO JANEIRO
Mexico
United States
Brazil
nwspapers
Wilson
Bishop Beecher Ready to Go With Troops to Border
Lincoln Neb June 23 Gen Phil Hall asked Bishop George A Beecher of Omaha chaplain of the Wirth regiment Nebraska national guard if he would accompany the troops to the Mexican border Beecher answered the bishop of London is with the troops across the water and Tam just that kind of a bishop Beecher heads the Episcopal Church in Western Nebraska and is 70 years old
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LINCOLN
Neb
London
Phil Hall
George A. Beecher
Omahnu
Wirth regiment
Nebraska national guard
Beecher
Episcopal Church
Nebraska
Love letters read to Orpet jurors in murder trial
In Waukegan Illinois on June 23 the prosecution resumed reading Wall H Orpet’s letters to Marian Lambert as part of the case. The letters from Madison Wisconsin during 1915 express affection and plans to see each other, followed by more distant phrasing as time passes and warmth fades. The state rested its case after more letters were read, detailing the complex relationship amid the murder charge.
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WAUKEGAN
Ill
Wall H. Orpet
Marian Lambert
David R. Joslyn
Orpet
Marian
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
vsth
Oraet
gil
Carrizal Clash Reports Unclear on Escape and Casualties
June 28 San Antonio reports indicate the 10th United States Cavalry under Capt Charles T. Boyd fought its way out from a Mexican ring at Carrizal. Casualties are feared heavy with estimates varying from 12 killed to 40 wounded. Stragglers claim the attack was unprovoked and occurred after a parley with Gen Gomez. Gen Funston notes a discrepancy in Mexican reports claiming Capt Morey was killed while Boyd was the senior officer.
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10th United States cavalry
Charles T. Boyd
Carrizal
Funston
Pershing
Bovai
Gomez
Capt
Boyd
10th
Morey
Peru Reassures Mexico Amid War Worries
Lima June 23. A long note from Mexico’s foreign minister warned war with the United States was inevitable over U S methods. The Mexican government said all Central American republics would be affected. Peru’s reply, friendly in tone, expressed hope for continued cordiality.
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LIMA
Peru
jorth
United States
foreign office
Central America
Gen Gomez First to Fall Under American Fire at Carrizal
Gen Jacinto Trevino criticizes American troops for disobedience and harm to Mexican citizens while stating he would uphold Mexico if war is forced. Gen Gomez was killed in the Carrizal engagement, the first Mexican to fall with three chest wounds. Troops reportedly fired on Gomez as they closed in, and reports say U.S. leaders directed fire toward him. Trevino retreats and seeks aid from Villa factions. villages offer arms to oppose Americans. Neil Lansing and bride arrive from the Coast to reside in Rawhide after their honeymoon.
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Mex
Mexico
United States
Jacinto Trevino
northeast
Associated Press today
Trevino
Hugh Scott
El Paso
Gen
Trevine
Gomez
Felix Gomez
Carrizal
Contreras
Hernandez
Villa
Carl Wheeler
Neil Lansing
Rawhide
Gertrude Pohl
Carranza detail camped near Columbus NM
Small Carrancista troop detail encamped about 20 miles south of Columbus New Mexico. U S patrols report futile to verify if advance guard of Juarez retreat. Mexican customs officials flee toward Juarez. Sam L Sandoval, ex Carrancista official, held for neutrality law inquiry.
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COLUMBUS
N. M
Juarez
porder gate
Sam L. Sandoval
Palomas
United States
House declares emergency and calls for militia draft
Washington June 21 The Hay resolution amendment authorizes the president to draft willing guardsmen into federal service immediately. The house unanimously declares an emergency existing and orders action to call on state troops as debate begins under a two hour limit. Lawmakers argue war with Mexico and the need to strengthen military strength while awaiting the president's reasons.
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Hay
house
miliary committee
Representative Mann
Mexico
Ile
Butler
Pennsylvania
congress
Madden of
Hanors
Open Shop Opened by Striking Coast Labor Conflicts
California longshoremen press for Waterfront Workers' Federation backing as meetings fail to decide action. Seattle Chamber of Commerce endorses open shop policy amid ongoing coast strike. In Connecticut, Harvard freshman eight beat Yale in a two mile regatta on Thames, finishing 1.0 to 1.25 lengths ahead with 10:36.6 times. Harvard also tops Yale second varsity by two lengths in the same event.
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Waterfront Workers’ Federation
Harvard
Old Eli
REGATTA
New London
Conn
Yale
Thames
Crimson
Boyd's Troop Reported Wiped Out and Militia Ordered
June 23 report from San Antonio says Capt Boyd's command may be wiped out and dead and stragglers recovered. War Department orders immediate mobilization of militia to the Mexican border, under Gen Funston, with departmental commanders directing troop movements.
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Frontier
SAN ANTONIO
Chihuahua
Boyd
WASHINGTON
Baker
Funston
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