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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1919
Page
6
Juarez June 16 an American army officer inspecting the international bridge to the race track southwest of Juarez reported fifty Villa dead with many killed by shrapnel from American artillery. Companies of the 19th Infantry march to Douglas to join El Paso patrol duties along the river front.
Secretary Baker states no misunderstanding exists between the United States and Mexico on troop movements across the El Paso border. He emphasizes the sole aim is protecting life on the American side and notes past brief crossings to disperse bandits.
Seen in Pursuit El Paso reports fighting between U S cavalry and a Villa detachment near San Lorenzo opposite Valletta Texas twelve miles east of El Paso. The Second cavalry brigade pursued toward Juarez with Villa forces in a dust cloud southwest of the city. Villa’s location and Angeles remain unconfirmed.
El Paso reports indicate the withdrawal order aims to move troops back after rebels who fired into the United States are dispersed. The Twenty-fourth Infantry marched to the border and returned to El Paso after eleven hours in Juarez. A renewed rifle battle on Calle Commerce saw a costly federal cavalry charge, with Colonel J Gonzales Escobar wounded five times and evacuated.
After six hours of combat since midnight, Villa’s forces pull back from Juarez at dawn. Federals hold the city center with cavalry in pursuit. Villa loots some properties while authorities report 60 prisoners and two executions. Renewed attacks expected as ammunition and rations are rushed to the front.
Following the wounding of Corporals Edward Reilly and Earl Smith by stray bullets General Erwin ordered the post closed and the international bridge secured by the military. A Mexican girl was hit in the leg and bullets damaged downtown buildings as Villa forces retreated.
El Paso report from military headquarters says cavalry and artillery probably return to the American side before dark while infantry was withdrawn this morning.
Butte Montana officials repeal dog license rules and adopt a new ordinance requiring all dogs to be kept in enclosures or chained. The move targets stray and roaming dogs, aiming to reduce nuisance and danger in public areas.
Atlantic City June 16 Postmaster General Burleson grants the right of collective bargaining for electrical and telephone workers. The action, announced at the AF L convention by Frank Morrison, averts a nationwide strike and covers all post office department employees including telegraph operators and postal workers. Conferences are planned to settle difficulties with Western Union and Postal companies. Resolutions seeking Burleson’s removal remain on the agenda.
Springfield dispatch reports the Pacific coast electrical workers strike persists despite a cancellation order, blamed on the slow transmission of the order by Charles P. Ford secretary of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Linemen and switchboard workers of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers quit work at Southern California Telephone Company plants this morning. Company officials declined to discuss the situation.
In St. Louis on June 16 a strike by telephone operators and electrical workers halted Kinlock Telephone company service and disrupted Southwestern Bell operations. No specific headcount was released.
In Denver on June 16 local members of the Electrical Workers union struck after no contrary instructions were received. Secretary Kelsey said between 100 and 150 men were out. Telephone and telegraph companies reported no impact from the action.
Deputy Guy Nelson confronted Toy Smith on East Center near the Louvre cafe after 2 AM. Smith resisted and reached for a .32 revolver, was subdued, and jailed on a concealed weapons charge. Previously he faced a yen shee possession charge with a $25 bond, postponed in police court.
A Evansville Indiana clerk reports six weeks of constant thigh muscle pains eased almost immediately after using Foley's Kidney Pills. The ad claims they stop backache rheumatic pains soreness and stiffness and notes the product is sold everywhere.
Copenhagen reports a communist demonstration in Vienna on Sunday resulting in 8 deaths and 66 injuries as about 6,000 protesters demanded the release of leaders arrested Saturday.
London dispatch details the Vickers-Vimy flight from St John’s Newfoundland to Clifden Galway covering 1900 miles in 16 hours and 12 minutes. Captain John Alcock and navigator Brown survived a wrecked chase plane and sharp fatigue after a testing voyage with limited communication.
Officials completed inspection and found the seals in tact on the marked sections, confirming security integrity. The report notes no tampering and preserves the original configuration of the marked parts.
In a Galway message to the Daily Mail Capt Alcock and Lieut Brown recount a harrowing Atlantic crossing. Dense fog and ice sheets forced near sea level flight and a steep spiral, yet they reached land with fuel to spare and praised the voyage as workable for a larger seaplane.
London reports Harry G. Hawker credits Captain Alcock for a magnificent feat in crossing the Atlantic. He notes satisfaction that the flight was done in real fashion without warships, praising the courage and skill involved.
President Wilson told the Senate a complete peace theory text is not in the public interest now as it is incomplete and many delicate points remain under negotiation. He advised delaying release while discussions continue.
Berlin reports the German government will not sign the peace treaty unless the Entente offers radical revisions. Officials caution they expect developments within forty eight hours. In Paris, allies promise a war crimes list within a month, with their reply to German counter proposals due at Versailles today at four.
A Moscow wireless dispatch says active preparations are underway for the evacuation of Petrograd as World War I pressures mount.
Ralph De Palma led the fiftieth mile international car race at Sheepshead Bay setting a new world record of 26 minutes 23 2 10 seconds for fifty miles and winning by a third of a lap. Dave Lewis and Joe Boyer finished second and third as Mulford and Resta encountered mechanical issues.
A farmer should keep reliable medicines for minor ailments at hand. Chamberlains Cel fc and Diarrhoea Remedy ease bowel issues while Chamberlains Cough Remedy treats coughs colds and croup. Chamberlains ointment aids sprains bruises and rheumatic pains. Chamberlains Tablets ease stomach troubles biliousness and constipation.
President Montie G. Gwinn urges Idaho bankers to deepen local service, support farmers, and promote efficiency as the state’s banks adapt to postwar conditions. He lauds Liberty loan support, praises the federal reserve system, and calls for brisk action and closer banker involvement with directors and customers.
Washington reports broad resistance to the Mondell soldier land reclamation bill with opposition from farmers and lawmakers alike. Critics warn the plan favors few, favor loan or bonus options to soldiers, and fear expansive private land reclamation in the South. The House Public Lands Committee doubts the bill's fate amid shifting support.
Two dust clouds on a mesa rim near El Paso at noon show the relative positions of American and Villa forces. It is unclear if American troops are in contact with the fleeing rebels.
John Hoff 50 of Tetonia Idaho arrived in Ogden after a premature dynamite blast while blasting an irrigation ditch shattered both hands and injured his face and eyes. Doctors Mark Brown and E J Harding performed amputations and eye treatment with the goal of saving his sight. Hoff had received first aid at his home before the transfer to Dee Hospital.
Bozeman Montana June 16 annual gopher and ground squirrel shoot of the local lodge of Elks ends with 20 000 pests killed. Officials tally tails turned in near 7000 and hunters claim twice that many fell into holes, trophies unobtained.
Classified ads introduce the job seeker to the work opportunity detailing available positions. The notice emphasizes clear contact methods and application steps to connect applicants with employers.
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