Engagement at Carrizal Forces Clash Near Villa Ahumada
War department released General Bell dispatch from El Paso describing a Carrizal clash between Carranzista and American troops near Villa Ahumada. General Gomez and others killed. American fatalities and wounded unknown. Mexican captain wounded. American commander defended Villa Ahumada and fired. Nogales telegraph cites 8000 Mexicans with 36 machine guns massing near the border. only 1000 troops to oppose them. urgent air requested.
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Carranzista
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Gomes
Villa Ahumada
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J. W. Edewards
Nogales
Ariz
American cavalry engaged near Villa Ahumada report
A telegraphed report from General Gonzales via General Perabine claims American troops of the Tenth Cavalry clashed nine miles west of Villa Ahumada. The account says prisoners were sent to Chihuahua and that dead Mexicans and several severe wounded occurred after being fired on while decoyed by a flag of truce.
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Villa Ahumada
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Tenth Cavalry
Forty Americans Dead in Mexican Clash Near Carrion
An unofficial report from Juarez claims heavy American casualties after a surprise attack by Carranza forces at Carrion, about ninety miles south of El Paso. Mexican commanders report seventeen prisoners and confirm General Gomezs death, with conflicting counts of casualties on the Mexican side.
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Carranza
Carrion
Juarez
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Belis
Francisco Gonzalez
Chihuahua
Casas Grandes
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Tesree
Chihuahua City
General Gonzales Blames Americans For Carrizal Clash
General Francisco Gongales said the American commander ignored a withdrawal request near Carrizal, prompting a second messenger to be fired on. He claimed Gomez’s forces were attacked after the Americans advanced, with prisoners sent to Chihuahua City. He cited Lieutenant Colonel Genoveso Rivas as reporting the engagement.
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Carrizal
EL Paso
Tex
Francisco Gongiles
Felix Gomez
Gomez
Chihuahua City
Gonxvales
Genoveso Rivas
Carranza
Gomex
Civilians Withdrawn From Agua Prieta Border Town
Report from Paso, Texas notes civilians fled Agua Prieta Sonora by June 22 with about 1500 residents, mainly women and children. A call for volunteers in Chihuahua state was issued as part of border developments during the Mexican crisis.
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Agua Prieta
Sonal
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Agia Prigta
Hest
Indicalione Thar
President’s Call for Militiamen Shows Good State of National Guard
President Wilson and Secretary Baker praise governors for backing mobilization to defend against possible Mexican aggression. Telegraphed orders reached regimental and company commanders within hours, drawing volunteers to armories. Most regiments need strengthening but are expected to reach full strength soon as recruitment continues. Photo captions Detail field artillery drill, infantry uniform checks, and the New York National Guard engineers marching to Beekman mobilization camp.
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Newton D. Baker
War Department
National Guard
22Nd Corps of Engineers
New York National Guard
New York City
Beekman
N.Y
Mexico Evacuations Echo Through Mexican Localities
Nogales Sonora is to be evacuated as a call to arms spreads across Mexican regions. General J B Trevino announces the mobilization following earlier appeals at Mazatlan Chiapas and other communities in the country.
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Mazatlin
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J. B Trevino
Five Prisoners Escape From Patrol Car
Five prisoners being transported to the county workhouse escaped by picking the door lock and leaping from the patrol car into the street. Three other prisoners did not attempt to escape. One of the escapees was a poet but the others are unnamed.
JAP WARSHIP IS BEACHED IN MEXICO WARNED PROTEST LINE
Douglas June 22 civil governor Adolfo De la Huerta telegraphed from Hermosillo to the Nogales Mexican commander that a Japanese warship was beaching near Tiburon island about ninety miles from Guaymas. He noted other Japanese vessels in the same area and said the purpose was to allow the warships to protest and remain near the Mexican coast.
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Adolfo de la Huerta
Honora
Han
Hermesillo
Nogales
Tiburon Island
Gulf of California
Gyneanns
Snover
Carranza Advised How To Avert Clash In Mexico City
Diplomats in Mexico City urge General Carranza to discuss withdrawal of U S troops at a later date or possibly settle the dispute via an international commission per the 184? treaty. The piece also notes a Washington order about army funding and detours into brief humor and miscellaneous remarks.
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Carranza
Doyse Sien
Resnar
War Department
Washington
Hostility of Natives Alarms Americans at Guaymas
Reports describe rising Native hostility along the northern coast near Guaymas, with eleven men and women among those forcibly removed from the supply ship Glacier. Only four Americans remain at Guaymas, three men and one woman, as tensions escalate and threaten continued American presence.
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Delegates Hear Party Leaders At Ohio Convention
At Columbia on June 22 the Republican state convention conducted party business including platform adoption and the selection of presidential electors. Speakers Governor Willis and others drew ovations as temporary chair Ralph D. Cole set the proceedings. Electors named across districts list Max Burghelm, George McGregor Morris, J. T. Palmer, and others including Solomon Wolf and Edward W. Horn. Resolutions committee members from multiple counties drafted the platform. Senate hopefuls Mrron TL Herrick Harry Daveherty and Charles Dick drew attention amid rumors of retirements. ex senator Burton Itt planned rest in Hot Springs.
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Ralph D. Cole
Max Burghelm
Hamilton
George McGregor Morris
J. T. Palmer
Butter
David Oldham
Shelby
S. A. Bennett
Paslding
Newton B. Foster
Pike
J. M. Mulford
Warren
W. Brers
Weander
Solon FR. Richardson
Ottawa
Tobn Lindsey
Meigs
Horton Walters
Fairfield
H. 4
Sartain
Franklin
Solomon Wolf
Huron
Eberhard
Medina
C.L. Casey
Guern-sey
John 4. Pauls
Toscaranes
Wilson Broderick
Knox
Avery C. Jones
Jefferson
E. O. Whitney
Ashtabula
Edward W. Horn
Cuyahogs
Harry L. Vail
Cuyahoga
W. W. Hall
Geaugs
J. W. Campbell
Peter W. Durr
N. P. Ramser
Montgomery
Lester Spencer
Miami
C. Cass
Putnam
Charles E. Hard
Sciote
N. HW. Fairbanks
Clark
Cessna
Hardin
Sandusky
F. M Stevens
Lorain
H. G. Chamberlain
Washington
E. R. Smith
Tuscara
Charles Montgomery
Charles W. Simeral
Samuel G. McClure
Mahoning
Ed W. Horn
Harry J. Davia
Rice Maschie
Fert
Buckley
Dayton
A. J. Florin
Board of Elecions of
Montgomery Courty
United States
Mrron TL
Herrick
Harry Daveherty
Charles Dick
Woodmanser
Cincinnat
Burton
Paper Box Kid escapes Sing Sing deathhouse
Bing Sing known as the Paper Box Kid who killed two policemen and a civilian in New York, convicted of murder and sentenced, escaped from the deathhouse after midnight. He fired on two sentries, fled the prison, changed clothes, and was recaptured about twenty minutes later at a hospital nearby.
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Bing Sing N. Y
Orewton Saillitont
Paper Box Kid
New York
Mane Din Encape Shilliton
Ostuning Hospital
Enlistment Pleas Grow as Ohio Urges Volunteers
Governor Willis and Guard officers appeal for immediate enlistment to uphold Ohio traditions. The Ohio Manufacturers Association and civic groups back the drive, while Camp Willis prepares for incoming troops and mustering officers prepare to federalize Ohio forces. The effort aims to avert a national call and ensure war readiness.
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Ohio
Cary Willis
Columbus
Willits
National Guard
Commurciak
Hough
Willis
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United States
Congress
Adjutant General
War Department
Emersedey Fhoard
Woverement
Austrians in Canton Volunteer Border Service
A Canton group of over 20 young Austrians including war veterans offers to serve as volunteers on the Mexican border. They have presented themselves to Governor Wills amid ongoing border tensions.
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Wills
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