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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1916
Page
2
Reports from General Matias Ramos at General Jacinto Trevino’s headquarters say Villa and his main band are in the Amador vicinity, about 30 miles south of the Durango line, with a capture expected soon.
A terse message from Rosario via General Ramos' base reports government forces surrounding Villa's band of about 800 troops. General Treviño did not announce a takeover but suggests Villa’s early capture seems likely. Reports originate from the Quana— garrison area and relay telegraph communication difficulties.
Reports say the garrison at the point will reinforce General Ramos who commands about 4000 men largely cavalry. General Louis Caballero has arrived in Tampico to command the fifth division of the army of the northeast, believed ordered to the capital by General Nafarrate.
Reports from Juarez claim the Carranza garrison at Torreon Durango capitulated to Villa forces led by the bandit chief. Villa seen in a coach with a crutch as surrender purportedly accepted by the government commander. Juarez officials doubt the report and note Villa maneuvers near Parral were disrupted by disobedience of orders among Villa units.
About 30 shots were exchanged early today between Hingham Massachusetts Fifth Regiment sentries and four Mexicans aiming to steal or poison government horses and mules at Cameron stockyards El Paso. The Mexicans fled after exchanges. two Scituate corporals, Wade and Gaffney, led a patrol and returned fire. Private Cresswell of Hingham fired at the group later. no injuries reported. Conditions at the stockyards worry officers due to filth, typhoid risk, and scarce fuel for trucks. regiments received few mules and limited gasoline from quartermaster.
Edward E McIntire a former mayor and alderman of Portsmouth dies at 66 after service in the city’s government and as a state representative. He longtime worked as foreman coppersmith at the navy yard and led the first steam fire engine company. He was active in Masonry, Elks and Red Men lodges.
German officers laugh at British wartime humor as the next Sunday Post promises pictorial jokes and light relief amid ongoing conflict.
After a lengthy pursuit through South End streets and a two hour manhunt two gunmen were arrested yesterday afternoon for holding up and assaulting Charles Wong in his laundry at 369 Shawmut Avenue. They fled a mile through the streets before being captured and no loot was taken.
The arrested men are William C. Thompson of 120 Shawmut avenue and Frank McNulty of 13 Andrews street. They followed Wong to a laundry back room and beat him with the butt of a revolver after demanding money. Thompson claimed hunger for bread, while McNulty had prior time at Concord reformatory. Thompson faces another assault warrant. both identified by Wong.
Quentin Roosevelt acting corporal in H Company Fourth Regiment was confined to his company street by his brother Archie Roosevelt first sergeant after dropping his rifle during a drill. The confinement keeps his name on the company blacklist until released. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt plans to visit Elizabethtown and then the camp to see his sons and nephews.
A 40-year-old man, about 5 feet 9 inches, with light blue eyes and chestnut hair, was found floating in the Charles River near the Union Boat House. He wore dark striped trousers, a dark sack coat, and a pink striped shirt. The body, believed abandoned for about 40 hours, is at the North Grove street morgue. Superintendent Gilman of the Metropolitan Park Police reported the discovery yesterday noon.
The Licensing Board voted to revoke pool playing privileges at four North End venues after police sustained gambling charges. Affected sites include Guerra & Ricciotti at 256 Commercial Street, Italian American Wine Company at 24 Hanover Street, Polar Star Wine Company at 877 Hanover Street, and Rebello & Fopiano at Washington Street North.
Joseph Trease, 28, of 1% Clark Street, is in dangerous condition at City Hospital after a fall from the ninth to the sixth floor of a Tremont and Boylston street building under construction yesterday afternoon. He suffered a spine fracture.
Boston leads Atlantic coast station cities in civilian enrolments for the Atlantic reserve fleet cruise aboard battleships. Lieutenant H T Kays reports Boston has enrolled 347 of 170 total, with 300 more slots available until Aug 1 or until 2000 total enrolments nationwide are reached.
Hyannis heiress and her lawyer allege a conspiracy led by her grandmother to seize her fortune. The court victory affirms the heiress's claim to ownership and control of the fortune.
Attorney Lewis Sperry questions Marion's credibility and upbringing citing Grandmother Pomeroy and a Cape influence while Mansfield social critic asserts her mistreatment. William Morse appeals for mercy noting Marion's lack of opportunity and aim to restore her toward womanhood as Judge Bill weighs influence and sanity.
The strike by the Elevator Operators Porters and Watchmen Union is nearly over. Through the efforts of Frank H. McCarthy New England organizer of the AF of L Boston Central Labor Union and the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration most workers are back in their posts. Five Filene Sons Company men were reinstated Wednesday and two more yesterday. A few others may return in days.
Albert Neal 45 of Needham Highlands died early yesterday from injuries after being run over by a train at Needham Junction. He fell under the wheels when he jumped from the car. both legs were amputated. Neal was a gold chaser and diamond setter, leaving a wife and daughter.
A horse hit by a grocery wagon in Savin Hill avenue during a heat wave ran wild after noon yesterday. The animal collided with a tree after a frenzied dash, dying from a ruptured blood vessel. Hundreds nearby fled as the frightened animal charged down the street.
Orders to discontinue Camp Keyes in Augusta for recruiting were issued today. Recruits may be enlisted at the mobilization camp and sent to Fort Williams in Portland, the recruiting rendezvous.
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