09 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1916
Page
1
A vague report notes a definite halt in a villa hunt amid confusion and limited details. Railway usage and other safeguards are cited as blocked or restricted, with no further official clarification provided.
Reports quote an American army officer saying Pershing cannot maintain lines with few troops and rail disruptions. He notes no aid possible until rail access is settled, while Mexican troop movements and Carranza reports stir Washington. Durango plant destruction linked to rivals adds strain to the border crisis.
A sprawling, fragmented account details a Robinson jury patrolling through the night while a Villa chase unfolds. Germany is blamed, Funston arranges for further action, and two or more people, including Burman, are reported killed amid college and social notices, with other brief items scattered across finance, theater, and state department references.
Detroit race champion Bob Burman dies at Riverside after a track accident that also injures five others during a 97th lap. Mrs Burman aids him as the coroner rules on a diamond pin dispute with Mrs Mary Clark of Los Angeles who is later held on related charges. In New York, the Republican state committee elects Frederick C. Tanner as chairman amid calls for national unity and support for Justice Hughes in the 1920 presidential climate.
In New York a 14 signatory Republican statement with backing from Robert Bacon pushes Elihu Root as the first choice for the presidential nomination with Theodore Roosevelt as second. William Barnes denies any maneuvering for Roosevelt and notes many signers are New York delegates to the national convention. The plan originated at a Union League Club meeting last Thursday.
Reported bodyguard for Pancho Villa is described as the strongest Mexi can fighters in the rear guard against American troops. Estimated at around 800 men or fewer, they are seasoned, well built, and reliable shooters, capable of marching without food. Despite attacks on Columbus, loyalty remains, with a chance of a single defense if Villa stays ahead of the advancing Americans.
Washington April shows the senate nearing a final act on the army increase with a plan to raise peace strength above the house 140000 figure. Senators from both parties discuss amendments to lift the level toward 180000 or even 200000 while conference talks with the house loom. Bisbee Artz and Captain Greenway head Arizona’s six man progressive delegation to Chicago pledging Americanism preparedness and efficiency.
James Moran alias A G Maggs and three companions confessed to a New York postal robbery totaling about 200000 in four packages of federal reserve notes and jewelry. Moran said the gang planned to steal nearly a million but did not execute the full plan, and he described travel to San Francisco and subsequent events leading to his Los Angeles surrender.
The Republican party faced internal strains as Senator Harding, named temporary chairman of the Republican National Convention, urged unity while noting the need to forget past divisions. He warned against Democratic gains and emphasized leadership continuity and public support.
A Washington report cites continued cold weather for Sunday across the East, with forecasts of more snow and rain from New England to the Middle Atlantic and upper Ohio Valley. Temperatures remain freezing in parts of the Middle Atlantic as observers note snow depth and shifting conditions amid labor unrest among Holland America Line crews at Longton.
Fragmentary notes describe a court matter titled Responsibility Robinson with contested jurisdiction and jury involvement. No clear dates or locations are readable. Further details are unavailable from the provided text.
Berlin reports no German submarine or warship was responsible for the Sussex explosion. Germany completed its inquiry and states that none of the ships involved show German affiliation. The interim note to the United States asserts no blame on Germany and signals potential reparations discussions.
Amid confusion over responsibility for the Sussex torpedoing and mounting evidence of German pledge breaches, US officials weigh cumulative proof before any action. French submarine sinks Austrian transporter in the Adriatic, while a lengthy murder trial unfolds with jurors nearing verdict after tense deliberations and disputed testimony.
Gratification at Funston HQ as Lansing and Baker deny withdrawal signals. Three week campaign reduces Villa’s forces by just over 150 killed and pushes American lines about 409 miles into Mexico. Pershing signals pursuit continues though no plan to end troop deployment. Carranza’s cooperation noted. rail use expanded. General health warning from Grant County spreads as regional epidemic fears rise. King Albert of Belgium receives birthday congratulations.
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