05 May 1916
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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
1
El Paseo Texas records show the First National Bank Building listing James K. Waddill and T. H. Byrne among officers with Steve Reay and W. Fergusson as secretary and Kahle as treasurer. Meetings scheduled on second and fourth Fridays each month. February 19 meets noted.
Opinion piece bitterly criticizes Wilson administration and New York press for suggesting U S troops withdraw from Mexico once Villa dies. Questions if death of Villa would end chaos and protect Americans, arguing the border situation requires action regardless of Villa’s fate.
An American troop detachment clashed with Carranza forces in Parral as 22 year old Miss Grieneen allegedly sparked the unrest by throwing stones and cursing troopers. Major Tompkins ordered retreat with about 120 infantry while 2000 Carranza soldiers fought. one American soldier was killed as firing erupted near the plaza.
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