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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1916
Page
12
Washington reports say Carranza's government struggles financially with the peso at 3.1 cents in gold and no US financial help available, risking intervention as border turmoil grows. Obregon emerges as likely successor amid fading Carranza support.
Reports indicate Gen Funston was authorized to move troops near Columbus and in pursuit of bandits with five units across the border. The Santa Ysabel incident is contrasted as on Mexican soil, while the State Department argues no formal permission was sought yet troops crossed in self defense. Officials note seven soldiers wounded and forty six Mexicans killed in the clash.
More than 12 000 U S soldiers poised to mass between Douglas Arizona and El Paso Texas with 4000 cavalry and four infantry regiments. An eight regiment infantry force, artillery batteries, and mountain guns could assemble at Columbus within two days. The force, supported by mule carried guns and ammo trains, aims to pursue bandits in the region.
In Albuquerque and El Paso, civilians Charles D. Miller and Dr. H J Hart perished in the Commercial Hotel fire set by Villa’s forces. Walton Walker, a Playas delegate, also incinerated. Mrs. James died near a drug store as she tried to flee. Bodies burned. snipers fired on fleeing Americans. The Ryan home and other buildings were riddled with bullets as Villa’s troops advanced.
Mexican bandits looted a house and set a barn to fire before American forces opened fire. Capt. Smyser and his wife survived, Villa’s men fled, and Lopez’s body was found among the slain invaders. Cavarly and infantry reinforcements moved to border positions as Villa threatened further action.
Mexican forces attacked Columbus with Villa alaims. Americans and Mexicans suffered, as Col. Slocum ordered a house-by-house search for arms. Lt. Castleman and Troop F defended the town at the hotel and bank, driving bandits westward amid fire and collapsing buildings.
Details from El Paso describe a morning clash near Columbus between Villa bandits and U S Thirteenth Cavalry where machine guns failed to fire. Private Barton of the hospital corps and Private Venner recount five wounded soldiers carried to El Paso. Reports say Villa fighters used 22 calibre rifles and improvised weapons. no machine guns were present at the hospital.
New York reports a long border disturbance since August 1918 as Villa and Carranza followers attacked U S forces along the Rio Grande. American casualties exceed 46 soldiers killed and many civilians. Mexican losses are heavier. A notable September 24 clash near the river left troops wounded, and private Richard T. Johnson was reported missing after the Progresso raid, with unconfirmed claims of his death.
San Antonio dispatch reports Col Slocum stating Villa troops attacked, then retreated at dawn. He notes Maj Tompkins led three mounted troops into Mexico, engaging in three running fights before a final stand by Villa's force. One corporal was killed in pursuit.
Mexico City reports that Foreign Attache Marcelino Davalos, acting for Carranza, says the government regrets the affair and asks the American people for patience. He adds Villa is a common enemy and will be hunted down, with Gen. Tremino leading a large force in pursuit.
El Paso dispatch says Francisco Villa was badly wounded in a running fight with U S troops after the Columbus raid. The engagement occurred on Mexican soil and is corroborated by a captured Mexican bandit who said he rode near Villa as he was shot and barely remained in the saddle with support from his men.
Surrounded by American civilians, militiamen from New Mexico, cowboys, and troops along the border brace for a potential Villa attack. Military authorities warn of a Vila ruse involving a fake telegram claiming Villa reached the Nogales ranch, while forces from El Paso and Deming consolidate to defend Columbus and surrounding areas.
March 9 El Paso Texas guards at the international bridge and heavy infantry presence at the Sixteenth Infantry camp follow Gen Pershing’s precautionary measures against a possible Villa attack. Street traffic between El Paso and Juarez was halted tonight as a security step. The large Mexican element in the city is observed amid heightened vigilance.
The article notes Villa sympathizers active on this side of the river and mentions an inspector of the United States Bureau of Animal Industry, Dr He M Hart. A man named Mr Mart left Paso with plans to visit Columbus and has not been heard from. Gen Bell says no orders have been received for sending mobile troops or cavalry from California.
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