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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
1
Sessions of the Mobile County board of tax equalizers continued with multiple owners presenting evidence that assessments were too high. Dr J D Atkins defended eight properties while James Brown, owner of about 60 pieces, challenged taxes on land near Fowl River, leading to adjustments.
John F. Howell aged fifty three a claim adjuster in the freight claim department of the Mobile and Ohio general offices collapsed at his desk Thursday morning at 10 15 o clock and died before aid could reach him. He came to Mobile five years ago from Scooba Mississippi and leaves a widow four children and three brothers with a married daughter in Kalb Mississippi.
An official Mexican foreign office dispatch reports a clash at Carrizal between Mexican and American forces. It notes the de facto government questions why U S troops were far from their base and was delivered to Secretary Lansing by Ambassador designate Arredondo.
The U S senate debated Mexican affairs as Senator Works of California pushed a resolution to authorize intervention and warned he would move to bypass the foreign relations committee if action stalls. A separate report from Kansas City notes Cananea Copper Company assets valued at fifty million dollars in Sonora have been seized by the de facto government per Mexican officials.
During the Thursday morning session property owners saw reductions in assessed values. Sadie Hood McAdams Reed avenue parcel down from 1800 to 1500. Mrs E M Ash Irwin Place Block C house and lot to 1800 from 2100. Emma Altice 53 George street to 1320 from 1500. Vince Bride two houses north Augusta Dearborn area to 1000 from 1500 and Our Alley section to 750 from 990. J J McMahon McQuillan tract to 590 from 1000. J W Taggert Elmira Chatham area to 660 from 720 and 210 from 240. Mrs C G Stein Frederick Stein park lots to 5000 from 550.
T C Butler owner of 30 acres with citrus trees faced a 3300 assessment and asked for reduction after offering 5500. relief denied. Charles G Pearson received slight relief on house and two Washington avenue lots. D H Dixon saw a 400 cut on a Lawrence near Conti home. Several other requests for reductions were denied or adjusted on various properties including Montere y street parcels and Hallett street home.
General Funston at San Antonio reports strain in the Mexican situation after the Carrizal clash. Pershing news was scarce and officials hoped war could be avoided. Gomez and Trevino’s forces are cited in disputed accounts with a messenger allegedly urging withdrawal. Funston sought details but kept restraint.
Staff officers monitor reports from border stations as Carranza units near entry ports from Brownsville to Lower California. Juarez evacuations feared, with Ricaut moving from Matamoros. Piedras Negras gains 2000 troops under Francisco Murgia, many Yaqui. Ojinaga and Nogales also bolstering defenses near the border.
Captain S E Crosby of Stockton Alabama, well known in Mobile, becomes chaplain of the First Regiment A N G. He previously served as chaplain of the Second Georgia Infantry since May 1914, left Mobile in 1904, attended Southwestern Presbyterian University at Clarksville, and pastored in Columbus and Albany Georgia while touring the East on lecture trips. His mother remains in Stockton.
The ceremony marks departure for ten soldiers of the First Regiment with a Chamber of Commerce program including addresses, music, and a flag tribute as a final farewell before departure.
Crowd gathers at Bienville Square between 5 and 5 30 p m for a farewell. St Louis Street to Dauphin closes after 5 15. Troops line St Leon Schwarz as the band plays Dixie and the Star Spangled Banner. Spectators stand at attention with heads uncovered to honor the flag.
A large crowd is expected this afternoon at 5 30 in Bienville Square as Mobile says goodbye to its troops. This will be the last public appearance before the mobilization Friday at midnight to Montgomery. Field officers depart tonight and the rank and file will prepare and load supplies for trains tomorrow.
A morning conference at the Chamber of Commerce arranged the program from 5 30 p m to 6 p m with attendees including E M Bailey Dian W Taylor Estes D Baker L D Dix J O Connell and W M Clemens The program featured an address by Major P J Lyons a First Regiment Band selection a response by Captain Leon Schwarz a Dixie oration by Commissioner Harry Pillans and a benediction by Rev S E Crosby followed by an evening parade and retreat
Street closures in Mobile segment the crowd gathers in Bienville Square to watch troops drawn up on St Joseph street. Officers deny firing a salute using blank cartridges, noting only bullets remain. The Mobile Battalion, First Regiment A N G, cheers mobilization news as headquarters reviews details and confirms each company meets minimum strength.
A local weather forecaster predicts a Friday high of 90 degrees in Mobile with only moderate winds for relief. Across the region conditions vary with Winnemucca at 2 degrees below freezing and frost in Modena Utah, while much of the South remains generally warm.
Washington reports say General Pershing's interpretation of the Carrizal fighting will largely determine if the incident leads to war. If American soldiers were attacked while enforcing Carranza's orders, Wilson may deem it not a war act. Officials note heightened tension and view the clash as a possible final straw in Mexico relations.
President Wilson considers the Carranza note in light of a Carrizal clash. He awaits a Mexico City signal on Carranza’s stance before requesting Congress to declare war. The war department pushes National Guard mobilization with some units to entrain soon. Secretary Baker reports no Pershing confirmation of the Carrizal fight, delivering Funston dispatches.
This afternoon the officers of the First Regiment A N G were luncheon guests of the Rotary Club. President L D Dix presided and Lieutenant Roy Albright received the chair. The gathering was a happy occasion with many good wishes for the departing soldiers.
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Juarez garrison begins evacuation after Carrizal report. About 4,000 troops under General Gonzales prepare to depart as 4.7 inch guns threaten El Paso. Trains and freight cars loaded with supplies and soldiers move toward the south while guards and officials coordinate the withdrawal.
Nightly reports describe cavalry detachments moving from Juarez into the hills and others advancing to positions nearby. Attempts to confirm evacuations were not discussed by Andres Guarcia or Mexican military officials. Awaited details from the engagement at Carnaval and from General Pershing and subordinates.
A 65 mile distance from Colonia Dublan, Pershing's field headquarters, the battle was fought without wireless means, delaying reports. A Mexican civilian who aided wounded soldiers relayed a new version from Villa Ahumada, noting General Felix Gomez knew of the American approach for twelve hours and sent couriers to retreat.
The account describes a hidden pitfall dug across a desert trail to trap advancing American cavalry. As the vanguard rode through sand dunes, their horses fell, riders were injured, and Mexican forces under Carranza opened fire from concealed positions nearby.
Mexican consul in El Paso reports Carrizal battle results with 14 Mexican dead and 30 wounded, Americans 12 killed and 17 prisoners, plus unknown wounded. Carranza commander General Felix Gomez killed. American leader also dead. Separate dispatches confirm Captain Lewis S. Morey of the Tenth Cavalry as the American officer. A 4.7 inch battery faced Juarez as events unfolded.
General Pershing reports sending two Eleventh Cavalry squadrons to contact the Tenth Cavalry engaged yesterday with Mexican forces at Carrizal. Officials expect no new orders until a detailed Pershing report is received. Carranza seeks to avoid breaking with the United States while restraining bellicose advisers. War officials fear American soldiers in Mexican hands would prompt a quick demand for release and a strong U.S. reaction.
The U S government sees no policy change toward Mexico after the Carrizal incident. President Wilson reportedly views the fight as an error by subordinate commanders, not a prelude to wider hostilities. The Mexican foreign office announced the clash and the capture of 17 Americans and asked Secretary Lansing for an explanation of U S soldiers in that distant Mexican area.
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