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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
9
Casualties heavy in Carrizal engagement as reports say an American detachment may have been wiped out. Stragglers described a machine gun attack and dismounting as a running fire lasted hours. Battery A Texas guards left for Brownsville.
The report states Mexican horse thieves crossed near Hachita taking stock and American troops pursued into Mexico. Pershing dispatched scouting patrols to locate wounded stragglers from the Carrizal engagement involving the black detachment.
General Trevino told the Associated Press in Chihuahua City on June 23 that American military officers disobeyed orders and showed contempt for Mexican feelings and property. He said he does not want war but is ready to fulfill his duty if conflict is forced.
Berlin reports authorities accuse Holland of yielding to British money by placing an embargo on potato exports to Germany. A June dispatch notes ample grain supply until harvest but a worsening potato shortage posing short term hardship.
New York June 23 Charles E Hughes met with a group of Republican leaders including Fairbanks Root Robb Bacon and Franklin Murphy to discuss party strategy and prospects.
The state rests in the Will H. Orpet murder case in Waukegan as read aloud are several en dearing letters from Orpet to Marian Lambert. The proceedings featured testimony and letters presented to jurors.
Dispatches report widespread militia mobilization with guardsmen mustering for federal service. Colorado Governor Carlson appeals to residents to join the ranks while Nevada and California guards prepare for potential Mexican service and border movement within days. Lincoln and San Francisco confirm mobilization efforts and imminent deployment to the border or theater of operations.
Tampa on June 23 witnesses the first strictly private execution in the county jail. Charles Haines, a Negro, is to be hanged for the murder of Marshal Joe S. Walker at Port Tampa City, a crime committed months ago.
Rio Janeiro reports the Mexican crisis is closely followed and Brazilian papers lean toward the American stance. Buenos Aires notes Argentine public opinion varies, may oppose U S policy, viewing it as intervention.
The battleship Texas with coal and provisions sailed from New York with secret orders to an unspecified destination. It carried a full crew of officers and sailors as reported on June 23.
El Paso reports a state of terror among Americans in Tampico and Tuxpam. Americans must pose as Englishmen or Germans to protect their lives after Mexican threats. The American radio station at Tuxpam was destroyed as tensions rise and oil wells may be targeted.
McCammon rancher Otto Pruit surrendered in McCammon after admitting he struck a neighbor with an axe during a road dispute. The unnamed victim was hit in the head and is hospitalized as county officials plan further action.
Juarez reports say box cars were burned to avoid capture by Americans as border tensions rise. American guns command key points with field artillery deployed. reoccupation of Juarez by evacuating troops is contemplated, while many Mexicans cross the line and natives blame the United States as the aggressor.
Five coaches of Americans arrived from Mexico City and boarded the battleship Nebraska in Vera Cruz. Special trains are awaited to bring more refugees, with authorities planning to return to Mexico City. refugees expect arbitration of the trouble.
Chicago reports on June 23 showing Wheat at closing July 1934, Corn at 71 4, and Oats at 39 14, reflecting market values.
Eastern Idaho watchers debate a Salt Lake City to Yellowstone electric rail plan via Pocatello. Utah Idaho backers seek to merge Pocatello Traction & Interurban with a regional electric line, requiring local stock subscriptions of at least $100 per member and surveys from Preston to Ashton before construction slopes ahead.
Tokyo reports Japanese munition firms were asked to supply arms to Mexico but refused noting current demand. Foreign Minister Ishii told the Associated Press Japan will not provide arms or munitions and hopes a war between the United States and Mexico can be averted. He said Japanese interests in the American Pacific are commercial.
London reports heavy German fire on the French in Champagne with no permanent foothold gained. Minor infantry operations noted in Verdun. Rome reports Italian progress in the war.
Harvard students won the freshman and first varsity rowing events on the Thames in New London Connecticut, defeating Yale. The main varsity race was scheduled for later today.
Mayor George Williams calls a mass meeting at Main and Center in Pocatello tonight at seven to recruit 500 men for the second line of defense the federalized Idaho National Guard. Speakers include Major Williams Col Parson and Lt Krengel amid low enlistment locally.
New York June 23. The American Union against Militarism called a conference of Americans and Mexicans at El Paso to avert hostilities. It offered to pay conference expenses and sent telegrams to Bryan Jordan and Frank Jema urging action. Messages also went to Brazilian and Chilean ambassadors to press Carranza toward peace.
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