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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
2
A formal note condemns the de facto Mexican government for aiding bandits and permitting attacks along the border. It recounts Villa and other raiders’ assaults, American casualties, and failed protection, noting U S forces pursued raiders into Parral before crossing back into Texas on May 2.
The text details nine months of raids and murders by Mexican bandits on U S soil along the lower Rio Grande. It cites attacks on Brownsville Red House Ferry Progreso post office and Las Pesadas in September with Carrancista forces implicated in looting arson and killings.
Within a month after Villa operated within twenty miles of Cusihuiriachic and publicly stated his aim to destroy American lives and property. Despite demands, protection for Americans was not provided and Villa's movements went unimpeded toward the border. His actions culminated in the Columbus attack on March 9 as he and his band fled south past Casas Grandes, with Carranza's forces failing to stop them.
The de facto Mexican government is blamed for hostility toward the American expedition as critics say groundless sentiment and suspected ulterior aims underlie the occupation. Troops crossed the frontier without prior consent, with action deemed immediate and lacking time for any agreement beyond the March 10–13 offer repudiated by General Carranza.
Government records show General Carranza would not agree to a plan aimed at capturing and destroying Villa bands. As U S troops moved south in pursuit, attention centered on the agreement’s form and limits rather than the goal of stopping the raiders.
The note discusses conferences at El Paso between Generals Scott Funston and Obregon on May 2. It explains why withdrawal of American forces was promised, citing Mexican assurances to pursue bandits and defend against incursions. Carranza refused ratification, while Obregon denied orders not to allow American troops. It notes raids at Glenn Springs and border tensions, vowing to block arms exports while pursuing rebels and warnings of Mexican incompetence to quell violence.
The passage argues that the American government obstructs pacification efforts in Mexico through sustained diplomatic pressure and actions. It cites Villa aid by U S officers, state department involvement, Catholic clergy support, press advocacy for intervention, protection of conspirators on American soil, and shipments and machinery detained for Mexican use.
The speaker defends American policy toward Mexico, asserting full backing from the United States since recognition. It condemns Mexican press influence aimed at inflaming U S Mexican relations and notes U S suspicion over ammunition imports tied to the de facto Carranza government.
The de facto government refuses to cooperate or act independently against Villa bandits near the border. It bars war materials from crossing into the bandit-infested zone to prevent enemy access, deeming this sufficient grounds for denial even without additional reasons.
The United States has avoided aggressive action and pursued appeals and moderate demands to press the de facto Mexican government to fulfill international obligations to American citizens in Mexico. The speaker notes a better opportunity for intervention months ago during the revolutionary war and questions the current insinuations about U.S. aims.
The speaker argues the United States must protect American lives and property from bands roving Mexican territory. If Mexico cannot stop raids, the US should act to deter and punish raiders on American soil, regardless of Mexican government objections.
The Mexican government protests that it has made every effort to protect the frontier and to avoid recurrence of raids. It argues that injuries from bandit attacks are not a reason for American forces to invade Mexican soil and calls for preventive, swift punishment over monetary reparation.
A historical critique argues the de facto Mexican government seeks to evade its primary duty to protect life and property by blaming incursions on frontier protections. It asserts Mexican authorities cannot repress marauding attacks and calls for withdrawal of American troops amid ongoing violence.
The text states that the United States urges Mexico to pursue and arrest cross border incursions under municipal and international law. It warns that if Mexico acts, the obligation is fulfilled. if not, the US will take action to protect its territory and rights along the border.
Funeral services for John H. McAndrew, prominent merchandise broker, were held at his home at 871 Dauphin Street and later at the church. Pallbearers included H M Hopper and A L Willoughby. Burial followed in Catholic cemetery. The notice also reports the burial of Ben J Schwartz, a former Houston resident, from St Joseph’s Catholic Church.
The funeral from the home at 8:30 and from St. Vincent's Church at 9 honored by Rev Father Daniel J Brady. A large Mobile Ancient Order of Hibernians delegation attended. Pallbearers included Joseph Espalla and J N McAleer with several others. honorary pallbearers included Mayor P J Lyons and Commissioner Harry Pillans.
F Moseley aged 30 a resident of Souwilpa Ghodaw county Alabama died Sunday night at a local infirmary after a brief operation. The body was taken by Bero joun and Sachs and sent to Southwilpa for burial Tuesday. He was a farmer and leaves a large family connection.
S P Adams and wife sell 40 acres in section 7 township 6 south range 3 west to George B Gross for 800 dollars. D P Moore transfers lot No 3 in block No 2 of Moore sub division of the Laur dine tract in Mobile county Alabama to C S Bixler for 825 dollars.
The probate court issued marriage licenses Tuesday morning to Sekeee Cohen and Clyde Colored Elliott Jones and Rosa Belle Brooks.
Ad promotes Grove's The Old Standard Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It markets a less chilled version as equally valuable and notes a 50 cent price in an Adédo attribution.
Description lists White Slop Jars with a 25 cent value. Also notes Blue and White Oatmeal Dish priced at a few cents. Blue and White Breakfast Pilates referenced in the brief item.
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