President Wilson weighs war as border clash tests Carranza stance
Officials report no official confirmation of Mexican claims of a recent battle but say Pershing’s report could decide if the incident is an act of war. Secretary Baker and Secretary Lansing confer as War Department moves National Guard to border service and prepares for possible mobilization.
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Baker
Wilson
State Department
Lansing
Capitol
Congressional Military Committee
Funston
Border Patrol
Ker
el Paso
Pershing
General Obre
Carranza
Carrizal
Mexico
United States
Mexico City
Congress
War Department
National Guard
Calls Mexicans to Army Evidence of War Threats at Tampico
Circulares signed by General E. P. Nafarte of Tampico warn that crossing the border by American troops would declare war and that his division would attack invaders. He urges Mexicans to remain orderly in case of attack and notes citizens should join the cause if called.
Nogales Guards Tighten After Carrizal News
Officials in Nogales Arizona brace for possible Mexican American tensions after Carrizal engagement. A Mexican consul backed by Sonora reports 2000 troops heading to Cananea near the border. The Arizona National Guard and US Cavalry bolster defenses as reports place Aguirre and Gomez with hundreds of troops nearby.
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Nogales
Ariz
Carrizal
Arizona City
Delgado
P. Elias Calles
Sonora
Cananea
Lomas
Naco
del Rio
Gomez
Fronteras
Douglas
Aguirre
Evacuation of Matamoras by Ricaut Sparks Border Alarm
Civilians stream back into Matamoras after General Ricaut’s army withdrew and set camp four miles from the city. A Mexican source cites Ricaut fearing isolation if US troops cross the border. Reports also claim General Nafarrate moved from Matamoros toward Tampico with trains to aid retreat.
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Brownsville
Tex
Matamoras
Ricaut
Matamoros
E. P. Nafarrate
Tampico
Nafarrate
Fire set in Texas dance hall district burns several buildings
Twenty shots fired early this morning sparked alarms in Mercedes Texas leading residents and the fire department to stay indoors. An incited blaze destroyed a dance hall pool hall and several houses in the Mexican district. Officers call the fire incendiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercedes. Tex
Woodmen Brigade Offers Texas Unit as Soldiers
The Texas brigade of 4500 Uniformed Rank Woodmen of the World offered its services to the United States in an emergency. Brigadier General R H McDill sent the telegram to President Wilson. the reply said the offer was filed with Secretary of War Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
United States
Wilson
R. H. McDill
Baker
Woodmen Volunteers in San Antonio Form Texan Brigade
Uniformed Woodmen ranks in San Antonio form a Texan brigade and ask commanders how many would volunteer for actual service. The units seek guidance on commitment levels and readiness for duty.
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San Antonio
Texas Brigade
Mexican and American losses in Carrizal clash with Pershing forces
Reports from the border indicate heavy casualties on both sides in the Carrizal engagement near Santo Domingo ranch. Mexican officials claim forty American dead and strong Mexican losses, while U S accounts rely on Mexican informants. Civilians abandon Juarez as troops reposition for potential punitive action.
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J. C. Maxey
J. W. Hubble
Villa Ahumada
Santo Domingo Ranch
Pershing
Chihuahua City
Trevino
Carranza
United States
Juarez
Mexican Victory at Carrizal in June Battle
Reports from Mexico City say American troops were defeated in the Carrizal clash. Seventeen prisoners were taken, and General Felix Gomez was killed defending the railroad station. An American interpreter among the prisoners allegedly confessed that the American commander was the aggressor. Prisoners sent to Chihuahua City.
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Mexico City
Carrizal
Felix Gomez
S Gomez
Chihuahua City
Fighting news from Carrizal prompts border crossings
In Douglas Arizona on June 22 reports from Carrizal of fighting between American and Mexican troops reached the town. Mexican families crossed into the United States during the night. Gen. Calles informed U S officers that former Mexican federal officers were attempting to stir unrest in Nogales Sonora and the information was sent to Col. Sage at Nogales for investigation.
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Douglas
Arizona
Carrizal
T. F. Davis
District of
P. Elias Calles
Sonora
Barron, Torres
Nogales
Calles
United States
William H. Sage
Consul General Reports No Increased Tension at Border
Beltran says no reports of border tension following the Wednesday clash between American and Mexican troops. He cites a single telegram from Consul Melquiades Garcia in Laredo noting quiet conditions and clear train service to Monterey. No reports reached El Paso Brownsville or Western Texas, and his warning to Mexicans in the U S appears to have calmed nerves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
T. R. Beltran
Melquiades Garcia
Laredo
Tex
Monterey
Beltran
el Paso
Brownsville
Texas
United States
Pershing Forces Hold Line as Carranza Troops Advance
Field dispatch reports Carranza troops near the southern end of the American lines. General Pershing is maintaining positions and coordinating defenses as reports continue to filter in from the front.
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Columbus
N. M
American Troops in Peak Form After Three Months
Strong outposts in all directions and taking every precaution to prevent trouble arising. The American troops, after three months of campaigning, are in magnificent form for any sort of work.
Funston Dominates U S Army Command Centers
Washington reports Major General Frederick Funston now effectively commands nearly all U S forces. The War Department backs his plans and will carry out his requests, with Funston directing deployment of National Guard units to the Mexican front as needed.
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Washington, D. C
Frederick Funston
United States
Mexico
Fred Funston
Kansas
San Antonio
War Department
Scott
Funston
San Antonian
Doughty
Southern Department
Baker
Department
Orpet's Attorneys Seek Discharge On Evidence Gaps
Waukegan Ills June 22 The motion to remove the jury case from trial argues that key state evidence is incompetent or immaterial in the Marian Lambert murder case The plan includes striking engagement with Celeste Yonker cyanide traces footprints hearsay telephones and coat spots The defense contends excluding these facts collapses the state's case and asks for discharge The note adds a San Antonio notice of a public auction of seized goods on June 23 1916
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Waukegan, Ills
Will H. Orpet
Marian Lambert
James H. Wilkerson
Ralph F. Potter
Orpet
Celeste Yonker
Marian
Miss Youker
Miss Yonker
Waukegan
Cady
Auction Notice of Seized Goods at Nogales Union
Notice announces an auction at the Custom House on Friday June 28 1916 at 10 am. items include 2 brils Mescal 13 gallons alcohol 766 cigars and 688 packages cigarettes seized at Nogales Arizona for violation of U S Customs laws Deputy Collector H C S Smith advertises the sale.
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Port of
San Antonio
Custom House
Brownsville
Texas
H. C. S&s. Smith
Port of San Antonio
Nogales
Ariz
U.S
H. C. S. Smith
Two through sleepers to Memphis and Chicago daily
Southern Pacific advertises daily through sleeper service to Memphis and Chicago. The notice highlights convenient overnight travel options on the railroad line.
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Memphis
Chicago
Southern Pacific
Transcontinental Fare to New York Round Trip
Advertisement notes a round trip fare of 84 dollars 15 cents to New York with travel via New Orleans and steamer and service by Southern Pacific. Timeframe not specified.
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New York
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
Army mobilization notes show large ammunition stocks and motorized expansion
A high army officer states that operations in Mexico will not be delayed for lack of wartime supplies. He cites large ammunition stockpiles in Mexico and near the border, factory output increases, and preparedness campaigns aimed at mobilizing industry and manpower for a general campaign.
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Mexico
Villa
Hadley Jury To Outline Case In Murder of Tex. Sheriff
In Muskogee Oklahoma District Court the state planned to outline its murder case against Paul and Ida Hadley for the shooting of Sheriff Jake Giles of Teaumont Texas on a train near Hadleyville March 24. One juror remained to be selected. Prosecution aims to tie the defendants to the crime through a Kansas City detective and a newspaper reporter.
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Muskogee
Okla
Paul
Ida Hadley
Jake Giles
Teaumont
Tex
Here
Kansas City
Hadley
Hadleys
Giles
Outlaw Band Tarnishes Texas Ranching Corridor
Posse intensifies chase after Mexican bandits alleged to raid Red Wing store near Castroville and threaten Italian meat market owner Camillo Tomassi. Captain Caruthers leads pursuit as authorities spread guards along rough country and reinforce supply lines.
Bandits abduct Mexican man in raid plan near Garcia home
Lilbrado Perez told officers of seven armed men who seized him at dawn and forced him to join their party near San Jeronimo creek. The gang, led by a tall dark Mexican claiming orders from a chief, planned to raid Garcia’s house and seize him and his son and steal horses from Karr’s corral.
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Lytle
Camillo Tomassi
San Antonio
Tomasel
Tomassi
Red Wing
Castroville
Sme
Tuas Vacas
Mexico
Otd
Kerr
Librado Perez
Barelits
Garcia
Masterson Ranch
Scere
Sheriff
Lilbrado Perez
San Jeronimo Creek
Karr
Slurs and suspected militias tied to San Antonio raids
Garcia told officers he identified several Mexicans as ranch workers seen buying ammunition on Saturdays in San Antonio and Castroville. He described a group of at least six men plotting against gringoes and noted some attendees at a nearby house, though he could not name a leader.
Masons to Install Joint Officers in San Antonio
Four San Antonio lodges Alamo Anchor San Antonio and Fort Sam Houston hold joint installation at the Scottish Rite Cathedral Saturday evening with Judge W S Fly as installing officer. R L Ball serves as grand marshal to introduce officers. Anchor Lodge elected T F Andrews as worshipful master and named hall officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Scottish Rite
Alamo Lodge
Anchor Lodge
T. FE
Andrews
Charles D. Hall
Henry Rabe
J. H. Haile
D. Ludlow
F. A. Briggs
Jesse W. Wolfson
Judge Davis in Austin Confers With Governor
County Judge James R. Davis of Bexar county met with Governor Ferguson in Austin. Davis stated the discussions were personal and not connected to his official duties.
Immelmann Reported Killed in Aerial Fall
Berlin reports Lieutenant Immelmann killed after a fall from an aeroplane. His name first appeared Oct 2 1915 for downing his fourth foe and last noted May 17 for his 150th victory. An unrelated ad for a $84.15 New York round trip via New Orleans and steamer appears.
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Berlin
Immelmann
War Office
No Yaquis At Border Denial From Eagle Pass Mayor
Mayor Schmidt of Eagle Pass and local citizens deny a Wednesday press dispatch claiming 2000 Yaqui Indians arrived near Piedras Negras across the river. They assert the story is untrue and without basis.
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Eagle Pass
Piedras Negras
Schmidt
Foley Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Pain Relief
Indiana man Frank Moseley of Moore's Hill reports persistent side and back pains eased after using Foley Kidney Pills. He states relief appeared after the first dose and fully within 48 hours with the pain gone. The ad also claims benefits for rheumatism backache swollen joints and muscle stiffness plus sleep disrupting bladder issues. A M Fischer endorses the product.
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Indiana
Frank Moseley
Moore's Hill
Ind
Foley
A. M. Fischer
Quick replies on weight loss and health remedies from old letters
A collection of letters asks about weight loss without exercise and general vitality. Respondents promote tonics and tablets such as groin arborene, eadomene, hypo-nclane, and mingos claiming weight changes, increased energy, and improved hair and complexion, with cautions against dissipation.
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