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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1916
Page
8
Reports from Colonia Dublan detail that Francisco Villa is retreating south of Namiquipa as American scouts note he struggles to recruit and faces limited resistance from constitutionalist forces. Vill a’s men grow hungry while villagers remain wary, awaiting signs of his return.
The report notes friendly reception for Americans and their employees in the area. Villa is pressed for rest as American forces advance south. Army work remains underreported though the line of communications lengthens and supply levels rise in volume and variety each day.
Lieutenant Bowen arrives at Fort Sam Houston Hospital after a fall at Casas Grandes. General Funston uses scouts and secret service men with a $20 000 War Department fund as three American columns close in on Villa. Pershing reports little public detail while Villa slips deeper toward the Sierra Madre. reports say 18 wounded left behind and Villa impressing youths into service.
Reports from San Antonio say Francisco Villa defeated Carranzista troops near Namiquipa and moved unopposed as U S forces question efficiency. American planners map routes and provisioning as Villa's band presses toward Durango and beyond, with hopes Carranza aides block him or he links with Zapata to threaten Mexico City.
Washington March 27. Only two of eight army aircraft on the border are available for service. Two have been destroyed and four are under repair. The War Department does not know how the two were lost. Additional machines will be purchased.
A telegram from General Bertani reports that both Carranza and American forces keep harassing Villa at Boso near Madera. Colonel Cano remains the closest government contact with the bandit, per General Gavira at Juarez.
Large audience at Hollis Street Theatre watches Cyril Maude and company in Grumpy praised for its central performance by Mantle as the irascible old lawyer. Cast includes Elsie MacKay as Virginia. Alexander Onslow in Jarvis notes. two week run ends with Maude farewell in the title role.
General J. J. Pershing announced a new base near the Villa pursuit in Colonia Dublan Mex as the American forces push toward the bandit retreat. The move strengthens the supply network and creates a defensible line deep into Mexico while cavalry units, living on light rations, press the chase with speed and endurance amidst harsh conditions.
The Metaphysical Club of Boston marks its 21st birthday with a banquet at the Hotel Brunswick after a 6 p.m. reception by officers. Principal speaker is Dr. Frederic Keeler of New York, with Horatio Dresser and Mrs. Annetta Dresser among honored guests. President Mrs. Mary E. T. Chapin will preside as committee chair Mrs. Ernest Ives leads the celebration along with Mrs. Thayer and others.
Daily stamp carnival underway at Wolf's My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland Streets. Frugal New England shoppers can get two stamps for every 10c purchase from Monday through Sunday this week, boosting savings.
Notices indicate Dr Willard M Linzdy Inc under direction of A G Trafton M D operates at a Boston drug store located 50 East Brookline Street on Thursday Friday and Saturday.
A late conference session defined the national Jewish congress electing delegates by city and population. Planks called for equal rights, Palestine as a future home, and cooperation with Jews abroad. Boston figures led fundraising and spoke on persecution, loyalty, and push for international rights.
Max Berman of 74 Holworthy Street Roxbury was held in 4000 for the Superior Court yesterday by Judge William Day in the South Boston Municipal Court after pleading guilty to larceny of 3000 in small amounts from the John Burns Company at 8 Fish Pier. Judge Day waived jurisdiction.
Roosevelt signals he is not seeking delegates and would only become a candidate if the nation is in a heroic mood and demands national honor. Pennsylvania efforts favor Governor Brumbaugh with Ware McNichol and Cushing and Washburn backing, aiming to crown Brumbaugh and shift Brumbaugh delegates to Roosevelt if the state swings his way.
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