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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1916
Page
1
Washington reports the United States will decide on war against Mexico after reviewing commissions led by General Pershing. Officials await Carrizal battlefield details and commanders reports before action. Secretary of State Rusk and President Wilson expect full briefing from officers and notables involved.
A 1916 Douglas report describes a large shipment of silver-gold bullion from El Tigre Mindat in crossing into the United States with five cars of concentrates from Nacozari, while provisions moved separately. Border friction ensued as Mexicans gathered near the line and an El Paso Southwestern engine aided the transfer, with military guards restricting freight other than food.
W C Rensonover and wife briefly visited Tombstone en route to their Benson area ranch from Douglas. They report Douglas as quiet with no excitement over the Mexican situation.
June 2 reports from Agua Prieta and Naco Sonora describe foreigners being discharged from railroad work while Mexicans are hired. One worker ignored warnings and stayed, then was escorted away by a Mexican armed guard. In Agua Prieta, several Americans and a German were discharged or replaced by local workers.
Tucson investigators with the Safety Committee and Sherry Forbes and deputies pursued explanations for the signals seen from Sentinel Peak. Officials deem distant signaling unlikely and consider lantern reflections from a stone quarry as the probable cause.
In the Prospector and Pioneer Days atmosphere, light rain fell in the west end and South Paws. A. Doerger, known as the Ramey Crayon war horse, arrived with a load of his excray beverage. The Apache Kidre crimes spur calls for decisive action, with county boards offering a reward for capture. Gov. Hill is noted, and discussions reference delegates and Chicago trade, free commerce, and free coinage.
Captain Lewis Morey of Troop K Tenth Cavalry was killed in the battle of Car Thal. A well known and popular officer, he served as a Spanish instructor at West Point before joining service in the Philippines. He was survived by a wife. Observers described lights seen by the city as looking like electric flashlight beams.
Sheriff Wheeler departed for Hisber and Hereford then to the San Pedro district to investigate reports that Mexican troops were camped near the border and to assess raids on settlements. He sought military protection for valley residents while awaiting a response from General Dark in Douglas. reports of large Mexican troop movements remained unconfirmed.
A party of five from Cananea reportedly lost in the mountains near the border arrived safely in Bisbee after trekking on foot with a pack mule. The group included George Prince, A D Willinson, Jack Gallaed, Harry B Thurston, and Dan Carter. concern rose as they had not been heard from since leaving Cananea Monday night. Charles A Wiswall earlier reached Hermosillo for talks with Governor de la Huerta amid the search.
June 24 report states War Department orders adjutant generals to recall militia from states to report at border posts by Tuesday. President Wilson seeks prisoner release from Carrizal battle but Carranza demands assurances of no further fighting before any release. Carranza replies via ambassador Arredondo. Pershing’s report indicates no more orders issued.
In Arizona history, George A Olney announces his formal candidacy for Governor. Olney, a former deputy sheriff and sheriff of Graham County, has held mayoral and territorial positions and advocates tax fairness for mining interests. The bid outlines his decades in public service and business, tracing roots from his youth on the range to leadership roles.
Tombstone view shows Democrats gathering for a big meeting and rally at 6010 Douglas to kick off the territorial campaign. A parade from the depot at 7 30 pm will lead autos from Bisbee and Tombstone, with two bands in auto tricks.
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