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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
1
Washington reports strained U S relations nearing a breaking point after the Carrizal battle amid belief two American cavalry regiments were massacred and fears grow of U S occupation of most of northern Mexico.
June 24 report cites Secretaries Lansing and Baker with Pedent Wilson. Seven of two troops survive beyond captives. Pershing's report awaited. Senate weighs a guardmen draft and possible discharge with family pay. Oregon National Guard Company M first mustered into federal border service. Funston lists forty unaccounted and eleven returned.
Interior sources say thousands of Mexicans are crossing toward the front to join the Mexican army. Reported victory rumors spark revelry in border towns with drinking, parades, and public celebrations amid the conflict.
Army officers believe a column seen moving toward Ojo Caliente and threatened by Trevino may be survivors of the Carrizal battle. Ojo Caliente lies forty miles southwest of Villa Ahumada, with San Antonio fifty miles southeast of Namiquipa. the marching cut is unknown.
Former heavyweight pugilist Tom Sharkey filed for bankruptcy in U S district court. Liabilities listed at 299000 with assets of 2050. He owes 252000 to Henry Stern of New York under an unfulfilled lease. Sharkey also serves as manager of a local saloon.
Four hundred passengers drowned when a Russian steamer sank in five minutes off Grigorievka in the Black Sea. Rescue forces from nearby towns saved survivors clinging to lifeboats and wreckage.
Nogales reports the Mexican Insulate states Spain Argentina and Costa Rica have offered test services as mediators between the United States and Mexico, according to a message from Mexico City.
London and Berlin reports describe a night breakthrough near Verdun with a ground taken yesterday. German forces claim Thieu Mont fortress and Fleury village fell plus 2600 prisoners. Kerlin notes Russian repulse at Dvinsk while the British liner Brussels is seized by German destroyers near Zeebrugge with no American casualties aboard.
F C Manson named by the War Department to supervise troop transportation for the intermountain national guard. He will oversee assembling equipment and moving trains, with office at Fort Douglas and jurisdiction over multiple rail lines in Utah Nevada and surrounding states. Trains ready for loading by 9 this morning with thirty minutes notice.
Five persons are believed dead after a blaze swept Needles early today destroying the business district. Fifteen business houses and four homes were burned. several injured while escaping hotels. Loss estimated at 175000. origin of the fire unknown and under control by daylight.
Washington reports Carranza is preparing an answer to the American note. It is understood it will be a week before the guardsmen are completely mobilized on the border as Americans continue to leave Mexico City.
San Salvador June 24 The foreign office reports a cablegram from the government of Ecuador urging all Latin American nations to take common action to avert war between the United States and Mexico. The government approves the step.
City officials halted work on an auxiliary pumping plant at the mouth of City creek after the Short Line refused a lease. The city seeks federal land grant for a park and will file a resolution with the Ogden forestry office before June 30 outlining land use. A special council session will finalize details early next week.
Verdun battles kill Corporal Victor Chapman as Ameri can forces report Carrizal losses and prisoners after an ambush. Troops retake field base toward San Antonio while Trevino threatens further attacks and promises retaliation.
Otto Pruit allegedly struck Samuel Miller with an axe after a land dispute at Miller’s ranch. Neighbors say Pruit, nearly blind, acted after Miller threatened him. Authorities will conduct an immediate investigation to determine charges and facts.
El Paso June 24. General Felipe Angeles says union of Mexican factions depends on U S actions. If the United States aims to dethrone Carranza and restore order, Mexicans will welcome it. If it intends to invade and deprive sovereignty, all will resist the invaders.
June 24 reports large forces of Mexican troops rushed to Chihuahua state amid fears the Americans will seize Chihuahua City, a crucial rail hub for communications in all directions.
Four workers died in a compressed air explosion in a tube under construction in South Boston. The blast occurred June 24 and involved four men who lost their lives in the accident.
Federal Judge Hand sustained the government in a complaint seeking the dissolution of the Corn Products Company and allied concerns. The Federal Trade Commission will arrange the dissolution details.
Charles E. Hughes conferred with Governor Whitman and George W. Perkins in New York and planned to proceed to his summer home at Bridgehampton.
Jamestown N Y June 24 The Chautauqua national assembly will devote the coming week to a symposium on national preparedness. Invited speakers include Judge Alton B Parker Major General Leonard Wood former Congressman William M Calder and Mrs Saicia Ames Mead.
In Waukegan on June 24 the court overruled the defence motion to remove the case of Will H. Orpet, charged with the murder of Marian Lamber, from the jury.
New York copper prices for small lots on June 24 quoted at 27 28 cents per pound, reflecting session activity in the metal market.
Twenty five enlistees depart tonight for Boise to answer the call to the flag and train for military service if needed. They ride No 17 at 7 50 under a military official in charge. The public is urged to turn out and wish the boys God speed and good luck, endorsing a patriotism rooted process.
San Antonio reports complete disorganization of two U S troops in the Praii port action with 14 dead and 43 prisoners. 84 total in the two detachments with 57 mission noted. Americans were attacked during parley with Gomez as machine gun fire began. Juan Trevino jailed on incitement charges as details vary.
Last night sources released from General Pershing describe the Carrizal engagement on June 21 where Captain Charles T. Boyd's two Tenth Cavalry troops were nearly wiped out by Mexican forces under General Gomez. Seven survivors reached the main column, all enlisted men, with reports of a flank charge and machine gun fire at close range that broke American lines.
An American business men's excursion to Scandinavia under the American Norwegian Chamber of Commerce sails today on the steamship Fjord. The party aims for Bergen on July 8 and will visit Christiania Stavanger Trondheim and other trade centers before proceeding to Sweden and Denmark.
Frances Fitzgerald daughter of Henry J. and Mrs Fitzgerald married Richard J. Dunne son of Illinois Governor Dunne in the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cihacog with a morning ceremony and reception at the bride’s home.
Nogales reports indicate Governor Hunt will consider declaring martial law after a mayoral and citizen request. Townspeople guarded streets overnight with refugees arriving as approx ten thousand Mexican troops concentrate at Magdalena. Carranza authorities detain C. Clay, an American resident. Wiswell, GM of Consolidated Copper, is among refugees.
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