Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 150, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 June 1916 — Mexican Bulletins. [ARTICLE]

Mexican Bulletins.

Chihuahua City, Mexico, June 22. The seventeen American soldiers, negro troopers of the Tenth Cavalry, who were captured in he battle at Oarrizal, were brought-here today with Lem H. Spillsbury, a Mormon scout, employed by Gen. J. J. Pershing, and were interned. Spillsbury said that Caipt. Charles T. Boyd commanded the Americans and, with Lieut. Henry R. Adair, was among the killed. Colunibus, N. M., June 22. —The troop of the Tenth Cavalry, which clashed with Carranzistais yesterday at Carrizal, held the field for five hours before retreating, although they were outnumbered five to one, according to unofficial reports here tonight. The reports said that the Americans only withdrew when heavy Mexican reinforcements were brought up. It was learned that a courier from the battle field reached Gen. Pershing’s field headquarters at Colonia Dufolan late today and the expeditionary commander's report is expected over the army wireless momentarily.

El Paso, Tex., June 22.—A practical embargo on foodstuffs, offered in large quantities for exportation to Mexico, will go into effect here tomorrow. It has not the authority of Washington, but is the result of action that has been taken locally,; ending official sanction from Washington. Yuma, Ariz., June 22. —Thirty-one carloads of American soldiers passed through Yuma tonight enroute to border points east of here. The destination of the troops was not revealed.