Villa Eludes Head Hunters Pursuit Keeps Up
An outlaw chief dodges capture as a private telegram reports that head hunter efforts fail to trap him. Villain remains at large while authorities pursue updates on his whereabouts and possible catch.
21 Jan 1916
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1916
Page
1
An outlaw chief dodges capture as a private telegram reports that head hunter efforts fail to trap him. Villain remains at large while authorities pursue updates on his whereabouts and possible catch.
In Washington on January 21 speakers criticized the administration’s foreign policy and U S military unpreparedness. They urged a stronger navy, coast defense, and a continental army, with Roosevelt denouncing submarine warfare and calling for robust preparedness linking Alaska and the Panama Canal.
New York report quotes General Felix Diaz denying plans for another Mexican upheaval. He supports Carranza and says he will act only after Carranza proves his ability to govern, while noting the U S position favors giving Carranza a chance to enforce order.
Vienna reports that Montenegro has not discontinued peace talks as claimed. The Montenegrin troops have not yet entered surrender or come in from the hills, and negotiations will begin only after such events occur.
Petrograd reports a Russian raid where torpedo boats destroyed 163 sailing vessels off the Anatolian coast on Jan 17, with 73 laden with commodities. The action followed engagements near Czernowits and Rarnevle, with five enemy counterattacks repulsed and prisoners taken at Koprukeni near Ezerum.
Constantinople reports an armed clash at the Gulf of Saros where a Turkish official communique says enemy forces included a monitor, cruiser, and torpedo boats. Turkish batteries opened fire, claiming hits on a cruiser and damage to the foe, which withdrew after bombardment.
London reports The Daily Chronicle places Wilson’s policy at the top of its agenda and argues Britain should avoid pressuring the United States on war aims. The piece notes Americans perceive English views as prudent, while condemning attempts to lecture the US on its choices. It cites a foreign magazine praising US neutrality and warns against meddling in American policy.
In a war dispatch from Amsterdam dated August, Teutons reportedly captured a sizable force near the front. The tally indicates substantial enemy gains as the campaign progresses, with officials confirming continued advances and strategic positions held by Teuton units.
In Washington county chancery court the City of Montpelier seeks a mandatory injunction against Harre and Montpelier Traction and Power Co to file a $10,000 bond and meet city council requirements. Deputy Sheriff Henry Lawson served papers notifying the company to appear within 42 days. The city says the street railway operates without right due to bond filing failures and seeks a decree declaring the company’s rights valid only if the bond is filed as required. The case name A. W. Clark et al v J. Ter ton Pike et al was filed in county court for $700, with J Marshall as attorney.
London January 21 The military service bill paused in committee of the House overnight amid cheers. Walter Home Ting president of the local government board said the bill would not create a military machine, but would place the present system in statutory form with no undue severity by the War Office. Philippine Snowden a Socialist opponent praised the piloting of the bill by Andrew Bonar Law and Mrs Long. Bonar Law and Long expressed gratitude for restraint shown in committee. John Dillion Nationalist praised the conduct and leadership of Premier Asquith’s approach.
Henry W Clement of Rutland sues the Rutland Country Club seeking a permanent injunction to stop the club from diverting or cutting water to his Grove street home. He claims actions threaten his water supply and cause him financial and practical inconvenience. The case names Walter S Fenton for Clement and Alvin W Lawrence for the club.
Joliet reports streets flooded five feet deep as floodwaters swept through the area. Nearly 1,000 residents were driven from their homes amid the rising waters and widespread damage.
About 40 members of the Vermont Botanical and Bird Club met in Rutland at Hotel Bardwell for a two day session. Faculty from Middlebury College and the University of Vermont attended, with guests from Connecticut and Massachusetts. Lectures and papers covered distribution of bird and plant life, forestry, and lawn culture adaptation.
A jury was completed in St Johnsbury to try Harlow Hatch for manslaughter in the death of Sumner Brown last July. Names on the panel include Chivin Clark, Chante Watson, J By Johnson, A W Coffrin, Levi Dean, Davie Frochette, Edwin Gray, J Judkins, Homer Moore, Acro Park, B C Richardson, and others. Witnesses W H Jenks, Harold Burgess, and H W Randall testified on the slaying location.
Geraldine Morrison has been missing since Sunday, last seen possibly in Moston. The 17 year old St Johnsbury pupil, tall for her age with dark eyes and hair, left a note saying she would return if asked. Detectives search, parents fear enticement, and trains crews recall her boarding a Boston and Maine train at North Station in Hankton at 7:30 Monday.
A man carrying a suitcase believed to contain an explosive device was seized amid a crowd near a village during a parade night. Police later questioned a second suspect, aged 31, found at a residence with intent to cause harm. Authorities cordoned the area as detectives investigated the incident.
Nearly 300 teachers attended the Washington County Teachers association opening session at the Montpelier high school. The conference runs through Saturday forenoon with addresses by state and local educators on topics from library services to teaching methods and folk dancing.
In Quincy New Hampshire a stonecutter Frank Coletti shot and killed his wife Josephine Coletti and then killed himself with a pistol shot. The incident occurred near the couple’s in law home while police believe it was a domestic tragedy. Coletti had been working as a stone cutter in Fitzwilliam New Hampshire and had married Josephine ten months earlier.
Mary wife of Philline Chenette died at 11 o clock in Montpelier. She was 50 years old. A note mentions a will and a regia ber event with attendance and a morning outing.
A joint meeting of the Central Labor Union and aldermanic charity committee at City Hall discussed fair division of purchases for the charity department. Labor leader Harry Dale and secretary J Cardi led the labor side with Cyrus R. Hall. charity members Aldermen O D Shurtles and A Bruce spoke on charter limits. The groups agreed purchases should be fairly divided, praised the overseer for prudent negotiation, and recalled past buying discounts while noting efforts to obtain discounts from union stores as well as designated outlets.
Francis Philip Bisson aged 76 died at his son Philip Bisson's home in Orange after a long illness. A former Barre resident who moved with his son to Orange 12 years ago from Canada, he was born in Saint Marie de Beauce Quebec in 1840. Surviving children from the first marriage are Philip, Henry, Eugene, Buses, and Joseph Bisson. from the second marriage are Mrs Pred Carrier, Mrs Antoine Tinton, and Mrs Hector Trembley. Funeral at St Sylvester’s Graniteville with Rev Fr Turent. interment Catholic cemetery Beckley Street. Flowers not requested.
The February term opens next month with a trial calendar listing 90 cases carried over from January. Six state cases are included in Washington County, with matters such as assumpsit trespass and operating an automobile among the contested issues.
Alfred Albert known as the Finlander pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit disfigurement in Winnocki, receiving a sentence of less than five or more than seven years in the state prison at Window. The judge considered eight years as the prosecutor urged, citing a single brutal thrust near Hill’s spine. Albert claimed he was drunk in Lynor when the stabbing occurred.
A fire at Rutland rail station caused significant damage with descriptions of smoke and water view from the harbor. Authorities attempted rapid containment while residents reported disruption to service as crews fought the blaze and inspected surrounding structures for further risk.
Prominent Montpelier attorney and longtime Democratic figure John H. Senter, twice mayor and statewide party leader, died suddenly in his Montpelier apartment after a day of work and a late meal. He was born November 11, 1848, and held many public roles including district attorney, state tax official, and U.S. circuit court appointee. He leaves five children and a wide circle in Vermont politics.
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