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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1916
Page
2
Western Union reports massive casualty figures for Germany and Austria on the Eastern front with Russian gains near Riga and a potential Kovel fall. British and French forces push on in Somme sectors, while German counterattacks are repulsed. A German U-boat reportedly reaches Baltimore after evading Allied patrols.
Reported railroad accident at Barstow California leaves twenty injured. The brief note details casualties and location with no further context.
President Wilson said the task of rounding up Villa and his bandits in southern Chihuahua and Durango would be left to Carranza. Maj. Tompkins submitted corroboration to the War Department supporting Carranza officials harboring Villa after the Columbus raid. The State Department urged Turkey to permit neutrals to aid starving Syrians. Representative Edward Keating of Colorado announced his bid for re election in the Third Colorado district on his 41st birthday.
A British steamship Gannet of London sinks after unarmed attack. Bombs fall on the English coast with minimal damage. An assassination attempt against Argentina’s President de la Plaza occurs in Buenos Aires. A Sicily earthquake near Caltanissetta kills about 300. Verdun battles rage. Germans retake Thiaumont. Mexican press cites a $100 million loan offer from New York bankers to Carranza. Carranza declares a national holiday on July 9 for Argentina’s independence centenary. Divine worship without rituals observed at Namiquipa by American expeditionary visitors. Lloyd George named secretary for war. Grey becomes foreign secretary, Derby under-secretary. Western guardsmen join militiamen along the Mexican border as troops mobilize and depart southern camps.
The Las Animas franchise was transferred to Pueblo to join the Arkansas Valley League. Charles Fat Winters was selected as manager of the Pueblo team at a board meeting in Pueblo. Kumagae defeated Jack Cannon 6-3 6-3 6-2 in the Central States Tennis Tournament semi finals in St Louis. Dix Teachner defaulted his third round match to Paul Darrough. Apprentice jockey H Phillips rode the winner in Reno as his seventh straight win across six races. Jack Neville of the California Golf Association learned Chick Evans will skip the 1916 title defense starting July 17 at Del Monte.
El Paso pays tribute to nine flag covered Carrizal coffins. Capt Boyd and Lieut Adair body shipments to Arlington and Portland. Six troopers' remains held in El Paso. Prohibition candidate Eugene Chafin backs Henry Ford at St Paul. Charles Klein estate value revealed. Chicago court holds Central Trust liable for Lorimer loan.
A digest of Arizona headlines notes the New Mexico Bankers' Association meeting at Grand Canyon, the Arizona State Fair in Phoenix, and local guard organizations in Palo Verde and Miami. Reports cover bootlegger raids, trial verdicts, mine output forecasts, a fire at the Commercial Hotel, and copper ore finds in Yavapai and Bradshaw mountains.
Washington reports secretary Lansing delivered a note of acceptance to direct negotiations with Mexico to Eliseo Arredondo. President Wilson and aides agreed on the approach. The note expresses mutual desire to resolve border disputes amicably and prevent future incidents. Carranza's government may seek U S financial aid as talks proceed.
Gen. P. Elias Calles, Sonoran military commander, says Mexico-US ties are secure and orders demobilization of border troops, reopening of public offices, and protection for foreigners. He invites foreign workers back and plans to resume Yaqui valley Indian campaign with troops moved inland. Rail traffic to restart immediately. Mining firms receive safety assurances and will resume with foreign employees once explosives embargo ends.
President Wilson addressed the World's Salesmanship Congress in Detroit urging businessmen to extend justice and fair dealing to Mexico to build confidence in American principles. He said the aim is to serve all America by aiding Mexico without force and to resist exploitation by the few. The crowd shouted for peace as he called for permanent peace.
Mexican ambassador designate Eliseo Arredondo warned the State Department that Villa bandits are moving toward the Big Bend district of Texas as a second alert.
Washington states the German submarine Deutschland is an undersea freight ship allowed to trade between German and American ports pending further investigation. The stance followed an informal report by Baltimore's Collector Ryan noting no arms, merchant crew, and proper papers. Acting Secretary Polk will continue to probe the vessel's declared status.
Sioux City Iowa reports prize winners in the roundup event names Dutch Hellier of Denver in steer roping Charles Weir of Monument New Mexico in steer roping Harry Walter of Cheyenne Wyoming and Henry Morse of Wagon Mound New Mexico in relay racing Henry Morse also listed in bulldogging Jean McKay of Cheyenne Wyoming and Harry Walter of Cheyenne Wyoming in trick roping and trick riding.
Official dispatches from Latin American diplomatic posts report a secret agreement between Peru and Venezuela to seize large tracts of land claimed by Colombia and Ecuador. Officials warn the move could threaten regional peace and stability.
French forces seize Hill 97 overlooking the Somme river southeast of Biaches and push toward Peronne as British troops advance east of Ovillers and La Boisselle. German losses mount as they enter Trones wood after heavy fighting. Russians progress along the Stokhod river while Turks report a collapsed Russian offensive in the Near East.
In Crimson Gulch Bronco Bob and others discuss a frock-coated man who uses his authority to survive. They acknowledge his influence as the town’s sole undertaker and agree there is an understanding that he will endure any trouble.
A wealthy man tells a Quaker of distress and admits he felt for the sufferer. The Quaker asks whether the feeling was in the right place, or in the pocket, urging true benevolence over mere emotion.
Textile expert Jerolemon C Woodford criticizes the new German chemical trust calling much of the alarm overblown. He cites exaggerated talk as reminiscent of sensational sea voyage tales and a fragile parasol during a hurricane.
A real estate dealer markets a man’s home and highlights its best features revealing what the owner seldom notices. The description emphasizes curb appeal room layout and potential for new owners.
In fifteen years of production Alaska copper mines have yielded about 220 million pounds. The figure reflects sustained output across the state’s mining districts and demonstrates the industry’s long term contribution to regional employment and revenue.
A reflective aphorism notes that pride in effort is virtuous while pride rooted in mediocrity is unacceptable. The statement contrasts quality of work with arrogant self-satisfaction.
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