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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1917
Page
1
General Hernandez and main command suffered a thrice defeat as forces press toward Chirua hua City. Travelers report movement and strategic shifts amid ongoing operations.
Reports from El Paso recount Villa and his main command pushing toward Chihuahua City after defeating Carranza forces near Satevo. They describe Villa's west Chihuahua hold as a prelude to a third attack and potential seizure of border towns as U.S. withdrawal nears. A letter to President Wilson seeks recognition if he wins northern Mexico control.
In Palomarias near Ojinaga a de facto force of 300 men led by Colonel Jose Riojas defeated 150 Villa followers yesterday. The clash left seven de facto dead and four wounded while Villa forces suffered five killed. number of Villa wounded unknown. The retreating Villa band fled southward.
Berlin report says engagements were in progress south of Smorgon on the Russian front with no notable action on the western front. The war office statement notes eastern front activity developing south of Smorgon.
A blaze at a Hartford Pennsylvania wedding reception left about fifty seriously hurt with ten believed fatally, as guests on the second floor jumped to escape. An oil lamp fell from the ceiling, igniting the frame structure and blocking the single stair as residents and physicians rushed to aid.
Perkins charges Republicans with bad faith as Bull Moose faction intensifies the political dispute.
Progressive leaders George W. Perkins and Everett Colby denounce William R. Wilcox sub committee plan as a bid to liberalize the party. They accuse the old guard of trying to oust Wilcox and concentrate control in a reactionary clique.
In Oyster Bay on January 16 Theodore Roosevelt voiced approval of George W. Perkins and allied progressives for opposing the Republican national committee executive action. He said they have rendered a great service to the American people and to the Republican party.
Former Secretary Bryan called at the White House and congratulated President Wilson on his peace note. He said the president has done just right and that anything to bring the terms of the belligerents into the open should have support from every man.
In Chicago on January 16 the national committee of the prohibition party discussed forming a federation of all temperance groups for a grand drive on liquor in 1920. The plan, if approved, would invite the Anti-Saloon League and other anti liquor groups to a conference. Doubts remain due to rivalries between the prohibition party and the Anti-Saloon League as the committee convenes tomorrow and Thursday.
Washington dispatches say after the cabinet meeting Secretary Lane reported the joint commission had recommended withdrawing American troops from Mexico and reassigning Ambassador Fletcher. President Wilson would decide, with Obregon directing Marcus to ready to occupy garrisoned territory. Fletcher returned to Washington to issue orders.
Three Plainview youths Willard Warren Rudolph Warren and Harvey Lee Beaucham are lost in snow in Floyd county while hunting on Sunday morning. The search area is in the break country of the eastern part of the county.
Phoenix reports both legislative chambers weigh a plan to move against the ongoing delay in the Arizona Supreme Court mandamus proceedings. A resolution would urge an early ruling to identify a de facto governor and seek recognition of Governor Campbell amid ongoing contention.
The notice teases a historic shift as bakers gear up for a pan cake eating contest. Officials promote the event amid chatter over a new fifty cent dollar, signaling a notable change in prize or entry terms.
Denver officials and railroad counsel clash over requesting names and addresses of Colorado Fair Rates Association members during Interstate Commerce Commission proceedings. Railroads argue proposed reductions mainly help select shippers, harming others across Colorado New Mexico Nebraska Utah and nearby states with widespread commodity rate changes and new routes.
In Alpine Texas Jan 16 after exhausting a special venire of 12 men to obtain a jury for Harey J Spannell charged with murder of his wife and Col oner MC Butler the district court recessed until tomorrow A new venire of 32 will appear in court tomorrow Nine jurors had been accepted and sworn when recessed About a hundred witnesses have arrived with around 200 expected to testify depositions from several witnesses have been sent Joseph Spannell the defendant father sat with head bowed The defendant remained composed
Rear-Admiral Charles D. Sigsbee marked his seventy second birthday in New York while ill. He sat up for breakfast and luncheon, read congratulatory telegrams and letters, and his condition today was greatly improved.
The United States mourns Admiral George Dewey who died at his Washington home at age eighty after a long career from the Civil War to the Spanish War. President Wilson and Secretary Daniels paid tribute while flags were to be half masted. Dewey's funeral plans and Arlington burial were to be arranged with the Navy Department. his service spanned sixty two years.
A Texas Agricultural Committee drive through the Panhandle and West Texas promotes food and feed crops. Eleven Texas speakers plus federal aides, UT and A&M experts join a twelve-stop trek from Memphis to Plainview and beyond, visiting cities like Clarendon, Lubbock, Snyder, and San Angelo.
The House committee widened its peace note inquiry to a general stock market probe in New York. It may hire expert financial counsel and seeks a one day extension to report while naming several financiers to be summoned. Ruth Visconti reappears and is subpoenaed for tomorrow. Lawson accuses Henry of perjury as testimony unfolds.
Washington January 16 authorities expect ratification of the purchase treaty with Denmark tomorrow. The transfer involves a 25 million dollar price and admin of the islands by the Danish governor until a permanent government is formed under a plan similar to the Foraker Act. A joint army navy board may set up a naval station and military protections.
San Francisco, January 16. Two more jurors were sworn, bringing the Mooney murder trial jury to ten. The case stems from a July bomb explosion that killed ten people in the city.
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