25 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1916
Page
1
In a fragmented notice a Scott team is set to meet a Mexican challenger amid a villa question. The item references Carmanza's wine and a local chief name, with readable but unclear details about place and dates.
Washington awaits personal talks between Maj. Gen. Hugh J. Scott and Gen. Alvaro Obregon on the Villa pursuit and U S de facto government ties. Ambassadors and officials indicate Obregon may travel to the border with Juarez as discussions shift to border talks and troop repositioning planned by Gen. Funston.
A garbled item mentions Gerard as ambassador to Germany and includes references to Casement capture and political resignations. The fragment also notes streetcar rowdiness, morning prayer meetings, and a revival at a tabernacle amid state news from Anaconda and editorials on a woman shooting her husband.
Washington April 24 choice for who will manage President Wilsons re election campaign to succeed William A McCombs who announced retirement after the St Louis convention lies between Fred B Lynch Minnesota national committeeman and Homer S Cummings Connecticut vice chairman of the committee It is believed Lynch may be selected as he leads the committee s executive group
The article reports Mr McCombs informing the president by letter that his personal affairs require him to give up the chairmanship after five years of active service. A new law partnership forms to take effect May 1, prompting him to devote time to his profession and limit political activity while guiding the convention at St Louis. He hints at his preference for the national committee chairmanship and notes unity for renomination, stating he cannot undertake the campaign.
In Deming New Mexico on April 24 seven Villistas captured after the Columbus raid and convicted of murder were condemned to death by Judge Edward J. Medie. Execution set for May 19. One prisoner Jose Rangel pleaded for mercy while others remained unmoved. Prisoners entrusted to Santa Fe penitentiary for safekeeping.
New York April 24 a $50 000 libel suit was filed against Rev Dr Newell Dwight Hillis pastor of Plymouth Church Brooklyn by his nephew Harry M Hillis. The action centers on newspaper clippings quoting Hillis about turning over earnings to help liquidate debts alleged to have been contracted by two nephews Percy D Hillis A. A similar suit by Percy D Hillis had been settled previously with a financial payment of about $4 000. An autograph album presented to E H Sothern and Julian Marlowe at a Civic Forum banquet honored their work with the American Mage and noted their planned retirement.
Bruce Kremer of Montana is named secretary of the Democratic National Committee to fill the vacancy after Tom Tracy's death. He wires acceptance after messages from Chairman William F. McCombs and other committeemen prompted him to take the post. Kremer will serve until the summer meeting and may be elected for a full term then.
London reports three Zeppelins raided the eastern counties last night dropping incendiary bombs. Official notice notes ideal conditions with a dark night and light southwest wind aiding the raids, while initial messages indicate only incendiary bombs were deployed and locations remained uncertain.
Pittsburg April 24 A clash at the Westinghouse plant tied to a 1800 shellmakers strike erupted after a march from Wilmerding. A masked young woman directed the crowd chanting Forward march as guards used a fire hose. One detective and an unidentified striker were knocked down amid gunfire and stones. Authorities report deputies and railroad detectives clashed with rioters all day.
New York jury selection and the state case against Mrs Ida Sniffen Walters Rogers for the December 29, 1914 murder of her two children proceeded in under four hours. The defense seeks insanity. Rogers, formerly Mrs T Sniffen Walters, married to Larrys Elton Rogers, admitted poisoning her two children and herself but recovered.
In wartime dispatches, Casement appears connected to British custody as Allied efforts press on. Reports note German setbacks and shifting fronts with leadership statements emphasizing captured assets and strategic moves. The fragment hints at political and diplomatic implications of Casement’s status.
London April 24 reported Sir Roger Casement captured after a German auxiliary vessel sunk while attempting to land arms in Ireland between April 20 and 21. The announcement said prisoners were taken, Casement among them, amid mixed feelings over his alleged German ties and previous humanitarian service.
Berlin April 24 reports that Germany wants to know America's wishes as the current chase advances. The general view of the situation comes from conversations with officials and observers describing President Wilson and the American government's position and aims.
The court reversed a Florida district ruling on an indictment against the New South Farm and Home company. It held that exaggerated promotional claims were not fraud unless the article failed to serve the advertised purpose, signaling tighter federal scrutiny of advertising practices.
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