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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1916

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Casualties heavy in Carrizal fight reported

San Antonio reports a U S detachment likely wiped out at Carrizal with heavy casualties feared by army officials. Pershing warned Captain Boyd to avoid clash. stragglers say Americans were attacked by machine guns after parley. Battery A Texas guards departed for Brownsville.

San Antonio Carrizal Pershing Parley Withiomez Galveston Carranza United States Boyd Texas Guards Brownsville

Mexican bandits cross border near Hachita. raids continue

It is unofficially reported that Mexican forces crossed the border near Hachita and seized horses and mules. American troops pursued the bandits into Mexico. Pershing dispatched strong scouting patrols to locate wounded stragglers from the Carrizal battle’s detachment.

Columbus Hachita Mexico Pershing Carrizal

Mexican General criticizes American officers amid tensions

Chihuahua City June 23 General vino told the Associated Press that American military men disobeyed orders and disrespected Mexicans and the Mexican government. He said he does not want war but is prepared to do his duty if war is forced.

Chihuahua City Vino Associated Press United States Mexico

Authorities accuse Holland over potato export policy

Berlin reports grain supplies are sufficient for harvest, while the potato outlook worsens. Authorities accuse Holland of yielding to British money by placing an embargo on potato exports to Germany, signaling a protective stance amid shortages.

Berlin Holland Ger

Hughes Confers With Leaders in New York Meeting

New York June 23 Charles E Hughes held talks with Republican leaders including prominent party figures. The discussions focused on strategy and upcoming political developments as Hughes meets with key insiders to coordinate positions.

New York Charles E. Hughes Hang Pet Robt

Orpet Trial Mentioned in Lambert Murder Case

Fragmentary text notes tested in the case of Orpet against Will H. in the Marian Lambert murder, mentioning dearing retureror Orpet.

Will H Orpet Marian Lambert

Missouri training for border units begins as called to federal service

June 23 reports indicate Missouri and Nebraska guardsmen prepared for border duty with units to be mobilized by federal authority. Carlson appeals Deans of Military to join the guards, while Nebraska’s entire guard is called to the border.

Nevada Missouri Dever Carlson Nebraska Guard Rae An Sereen Ogame Rene Eaves

Tampa Hangs first private execution in history

Tampa county jail conducts the first strictly private execution in the city. Charles Haines, a Black man, is hanged for the murder of Marshal Joe S. Walker at Port Tampa City, marking a break from past public hangings.

Tampa Fla Charles Haines Joe S. Walker Port Tampa City

South American Press Divided on U S Mexican Crisis

Rio Janeiro reports Brazilian newspapers lean toward the American stance as the Mexican crisis draws close attention. Buenos Aires notes Argentine public opinion varies with many opposing perceived U S intervention.

Buenos Aires

Sails Under Secret Orders Sails With Texas

New York report says the battleship Texas sailed with secret orders to an undisclosed destination. The ship carried a full crew, coal, and provisions, headed out on a mission under sealed instructions.

New York Texas

Americans in Tampico hide identities amid oil town tensions

From Tampico and Tuxpam reports on June 23 state a terror atmosphere for Americans. Rivals urge Americans to masquerade as English or German to safeguard lives as the U S oil operations face threats. The radio station at Tuxpam has been destroyed. The broader danger to oil wells heightens the crisis.

Fl Paso Tampico Tuxpam

Burned cars and gun positions mark border tension

At El Paso on June 23 American forces command border points with field artillery in view of Juarez. Box cars are said to have been burned to keep them from Americans. Reoccupation of Juarez by evacuated troops is contemplated. Obregon reportedly offered to take back troops. Many Mexicans cross the line as natives claim the United States is the aggressor.

Fl Paso Juarez Obregon United States

Refugees Arrive in Veracruz as Special Trains Move

Five coaches of Americans arrived from Mexico City and boarded the battleship Nebraska at Veracruz. Special Agent Rodgers is expected with more trains bringing others and then returning to Mexico City. Refugees say the conflict will be arbitrated.

Vera Cruz Mexico City Nebraska Rodgers

Wheat and Corn Closing Values in Chicago Markets

Wheat closes for July 1934 at unspecified level while corn yields 71.4 and oats 39.14 in Chicago trade. Market notes indicate ongoing price movements across grains with July contracts highlighted.

Chicago

Axe Fight Over Road Matters Ends With Man Surrender

Otto Pruit, a rancher near Hawkins Basin, turned himself in at McCammon after admitting he struck a neighbor with an axe during a dispute over road issues. He was brought to Pocatello and jailed as authorities plan an investigation. the other man’s injuries were not confirmed.

Otto Pruit Hawkins Basin McCammon Pocatello Atorney Pruit

Electric interests push big interurban line to Idaho

Eastern Idaho faces a choice on a Salt Lake City to Yellowstone Park electric railroad. Utah and Idaho power interests back a route via Preston Downey Pocatello Blackfoot Idaho Falls Rigby Rexburg St Anthony Ashton to Yellowstone with Pocatello as a major division hub. The plan requires local stock subscribes, $100 minimum, and a merger with the parent company once conditions are met.

Salt Lake Yellowstone Pocatello Idaho Intermountain West The Tribune Intermountain Ind Utah Salt Lake City Preston Downey Blackfoot Idaho Falla Rigby Rexburg St. Anthony Ashton Yellowstone Park Thall Pocatello Trac- Hon & Interurben Co Inal Sd Bell Beojeck Thor Petersboro Gate City Coal Traction Company Pocatello Traction & Interurban Co Pocatello Traction & Interurban Railway Co Electric Railroad Lee Through Electric Railway Company Electric Railroad Company Clark Gibson Allied Electric Interests Corps of Engineers Portneuf Canon Marsh Valley Electric

War talk and mobilization press on Mexican border

Washington reports Secretary Baker orders all militia to border immediately upon organization. House debates Hay resolution to draft guardsmen and fund vulnerable families. Pershing reports act remains unprovoked. Trevino warns U S moves other than border will be attacked. Mexico City notes quiet as Americans depart.

Washington Baker Army Department Hay House Lansing Arredondo Carr Mexico United States War Department Villa Wilson Pershing Gomez Boyd

Japs Decline Arms to Mexico Saying They Are Overburdened

Tokyo reports Foreign Minister Ishii told the Associated Press that Japan will not supply arms or munitions to Mexico. He stated there are already more orders than factories can fill and expressed hope that war between the United States and Mexico can be avoided. Japanese interests in the American Pacific are commercial.

Tokio Mexico Ishii Associated Press Japan United States American Pacific

No Change in European War. French Hold Line in Champagne

London reports German artillery opened heavy fire on French positions in Champagne but did not gain a permanent footing. Minor infantry operations noted in Verdun as Italy reports progress in Rome.

London Champagne Pari Verdun Rome

Harvard Wins Freshman and First Varsity Rowing Events

Harvard defeated Yale in the Thardas on the Thames at New London Connecticut securing victories in the freshman and first varsity races. The main varsity race was scheduled for later today.

New London Conn Harvard Thardas Yale

Mass Meeting Called for Idaho Patriots

Mayor George Williams calls a mass meeting at Main and Center in Pocatello at 7 tonight to urge patriotism and enlist 500 men for the federalized Idaho National Guard second line of defense. Speakers include Major Williams Col Parson s and Lt Krengel as border dispatches report heavy enrollments for Carranza and renewed frontier tensions.

George Williams Pocatello National Guard Main Center National Guard of Idaho Boise Carranza Major Williams J. B. Parsons Ie G. A. R C. H. Krengel Idaho Regiment Twin Falls Preston Botee Francisco San Francisco Idaho Pre Ant

Peace conference urged to avert Mexican border hostilities

The American Union against Militarism announced plans for a Americans and Mexicans conference in El Paso. Telegrams urged Bryan Jordan and Walsh to attend, with the union offering to cover expenses. Similar messages went to prominent Mexicans. No date set.

New York el Paso American Union Bryan David Starr Jordan Frank Walsh

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