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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
1
Washington notes war depends on Carranza's formal policy reply to Secretary Lansing's telegram. Reporters say the Morey letter clarifies the Carrizal clash but must be weighed against Carranza's stated aims toward the American expedition. Troops and supplies remain ready as border tensions rise.
Briga dier-General John J. Pershing's force of about twelve thousand men is ready for action. His southern outpost is near El Valle, less than fifty miles from Corona Dublan, with a main base nearby. Reports from the front indicate a large mobile force may be directed eastward toward the Mexican Central Railroad.
Report from army headquarters suggests Mexican forces along the Rio Grande from Matamoros to Juarez have withdrawn main strength or are preparing to, stations set south at key rail junctions. Line would threaten Monterey Saltillo and Coahuila coal mines. Major-General Funston ready for action, awaiting Washington’s directive.
Secretary Lansing telegraphed a note to Mexico City demanding the immediate release of American troopers held after the Carrizal clash and asking for a clear statement of Carranza’s policy. The note warns that force will be used if Mexico avoids accountability. Congressmen were briefed, and mediation efforts continued with Bolivian and other ambassadors seeking a settlement.
The Thomas County Produce Exchange reports a booming melon and tomato trade with strong orders and a planned hundred car shipments for the Fourth of July period. Water melons and cantaloupes will lead the week’s activity as growers reach fair prices, aided by three local shipping sheds and rail agents.
Private Gordon Epply has left for the concentration camps at Macon to join the Quitman Rifles. He was an employee of the City light plant and authorities promise his position upon returning from the front.
The National Guard in the Eastern Department orders roughly fifteen thousand troops from New York New Jersey Connecticut Vermont and Massachusetts to start before night with trains delayed by scheduling issues. Additional guards from Virginia Florida Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware Maine New Hampshire and the District of Columbia are to begin as soon as possible with departures tomorrow or Wednesday. General Wood notes only fingerprinting will be skipped and army surgeons are finishing examinations as concerns rise about sending untrained troops.
Col Theodore Roosevelt announces in a letter read to the Progressive National Committee that he declines the nomination. He urges Progressives to support Republican nominee Charles Evans Hughes, praising Hughes as efficient and of unbending integrity and urging support for an administration that will function with vigor.
Major Jenkins reports 23 American soldiers killed at Carrizal and Captain Morey’s heroic stand. Nine additional troopers killed, and Captain Boyd died after inviting by General Gomez into Carrizal. Morey survived, rescued at a ranch, then died in duty. Pershing notes 43 accounted for.
Laredo Texas reports unofficially that General Carranza replaced General Ricaut with General Nafarrate as Northeastern Mexican border patrol commander. Ricaut allegedly failed to attack American forces crossing the Rio Grande on June 17.
The General Arrangements committee outlines the Independence Day program in Thomasville with a 10 am parade starting at North Broad Street. Grand Marshal Milton leads the line with aides, followed by the Fire Department, Police, Thomas County band, and speakers including Senator Hardwick and Congressman Park. A park program features an America singalong, Declaration read, speeches, a picnic dinner, watermelon cutting, band concert, and children’s games. Citizens are urged to bring baskets and contribute watermelons and produce.
A report from Columbus New Mexico dated June 26 says another clash occurred near Villa Ahumada between American and Carranzan troops. Army officers have not confirmed the report.
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