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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
6
Washington and border towns report Pershing's forces keeping firm outposts in all directions as Carranza troops threaten near the southern end of the American line. General Funston seeks more troops, while Secretary Lansing warns the U.S. will defend itself if hostilities escalate.
Reporting from Douglas and Nogales describes fighting between American and Mexican troops at Carrizal, with evacuations and tense mobilizations. General Pershing sends troops to contact forces, while U S authorities assure protection and seek further details. Mexican movements toward Cananea and Lomas prompt border concerns as troops reinforce Nogales.
Capitain Morey of the Tenth cavalry is reported in command of American advisers engaged with the Moricana at Carrizal yesterday. Movements to Chihuahua City are suspected as de facto troops retreat toward Trevino’s main body amid rising Pacific coast mobilization.
Reports from El Paso state Carrizal battle cost Mexican forces fourteen killed and wounded. American losses include twelve killed and seventeen prisoners with unknown wounded. General Feliz Gomez and Captain Morey reportedly among the dead. Juarez evacuates as 4.7 inch guns threaten the town from across the border.
Reports from Tandon dated June 22 describe a serious uprising in Arabia with rebels seizing Mecca and Jiddah, proclaiming Arab independence from Ottoman rule. Grand Sharif Pra claims independence aided by western Arab tribes as Turkish prestige erodes. fighting reaches Talf and Kerbela with coordinated attacks across Mecca and surrounding cities.
A San Francisco man named Harlow Marathon, 33, imprisoned at Cazaca, near Mexico City, writes from jail alleging his innocence in the killings of two Mexican bandits on April 9, 1912. He was captured after bandit attack on his father’s ranch. His case has been raised to the California delegation by telegram. In Washington, Senator Works of California seeks Senate action over possible subornation and foreign relations intervention, with notices that the matter may be moved soon.
El Vaso Texas June 25 Juarez across the Rio Grande from Kere was more than half evacuated by the Carranza garrison at 8 o clock today. Three train roads reported moved south in the early morning and three more trains were loaded for departure. American officials expect evac uation to finish today as Mexicans pass beyond American artillery range. General Bell remained downtown at temporary headquarters near the Tolice club and guards stood at the customer path and Geneales' HQ. The Diamantied wireless station and other Mexican wire facilities were dismantled by noon. A Dallas journalist, J C Johnson, was arrested in Juarez but released after American officials requested his release.
Taurlas Arizona June reports an old prospector Jin Parka was killed and Norton Stand an Americas mining man captured, facing possible execution by Mexican authorities after a clash with Mexicans near Campas twelve miles west. US military, guarding refugees, investigate with Clentral FF and Calles urging safety measures.
Washington Star excerpt notes a speaker proclaiming poetry reading saves time. The dialog hints at efficiency and suggests many openings in poetry that can shorten pages. The fragment captures a casual exchange on literary practice.
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