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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1916
Page
1
A French warship was sunk by German aircraft, nine people killed including five children. Casualties were reported by authorities as the craft foundered after air attack on a naval operation. Survivors increased tension in the theater amid ongoing hostilities.
Paris reports the torpedo boat destroyer Renaudin sunk in the Adriatic on March 18. Three officers and forty-four seamen dead, two officers and thirty-four seamen rescued. Renaudin, built 1913, 756 tons, 255 feet, capable of 32 knots in trials.
Berlin dispatch quotes Emperor William letter to Admiral von Tirpitz praising his long service as naval builder and organizer. The Kaiser releases him from office and pension, notes wartime innovations, and vows to honor him with the Grand Commanders star and continued naval listing.
Mrs. Wallace Rogers of Detroit arrived in El Paso with her fifteen month old infant and recounted hiding with the child for twenty four hours at the 1000 foot level and another day at the 1500 foot level in an abandoned Mexican mine near Cananea to escape bandits. She said the bandits showed no respect for the American flag, noting the British flag offered protection, and described a British Englishman buried by order after a confusion over nationality. Refuges continue to arrive along the border as fear of property loss keeps quiet on conditions in Mexico.
London reports Lord Robert Cecil, War Trade Minister, condemns American milk for German babies campaign as dishonest propaganda. He cites German-occupied France and Belgium cattle losses, Hoover milk shipments, and argues German claims hide political aims to discredit Britain and mislead Americans.
The report notes Villa’s directive shift as Pershing begins direct command of Punitive Expedition operations amid ongoing outrages against Americans.
General Pershing leads most of the force beyond Casas Grandes and directs operations aimed at capturing Francisco Villa. Funston withholds details, noting Villa may keep fleeing or choosing to fight. Supplies move by auto and rail if permission is granted, as scattered bands totaling over four thousand complicate pursuit.
J P Morgan returns from Liverpool aboard the Philadelphia denying reports of a new Allied loan arranged by his firm. He says American securities mobilized in London will be managed to avoid market disruption and that existing resources remain sufficient despite wartime strains. He declines to discuss missions or wartime assessments, noting no signs of weakening observed.
The 1915 Bethlehem Steel annual report shows net earnings of 24.82 million dollars, up from 9.64 million in 1914, and December 31 orders totaling 175.43 million. Directors Schwab and Grace warn a government armor plant bill could destroy existing armor works, offering to manufacture armor at 395 per ton for 120,000 tons over five years to meet naval needs.
A report places the outlaw at Babicora in the Guerrero region. The claim notes suspected hideout and regional authorities increasing efforts to locate the individual. Local residents are advised to remain vigilant as the search continues.
U S punitive expedition under General John J. Pershing rushes 110 miles into Mexico in forty two hours pursuing Pancho Villa. Villa is reported trapped among Carranza forces near the Babricora lake region. Villa raided American colonies and is linked to ranches tied to Luis Terrazas.
Berlin reports the Austro Hungarian hospital ship Elektra was torpedoed in the Adriatic by an Entente submarine. One sailor drowned and two Red Cross nurses were seriously wounded. The ship carried visible marks indicating its hospital status.
Berlin reports a successful German attack against British lines northeast of Vermelles. The German War Office states ground lost in the March 2 mine fighting was regained. Verdun region bulletin notes further French efforts.
Special Dispatch reports Indiana's Congress members say Governor Ralston will appoint Taggart to fill Senator Shively's vacancy. Taggart would serve until the November election and likely join committees including Census Education and Labor Pacific Railroads and Territories. Attending Shively's funeral were Senators Kern and Representatives Dixon Cullop Cline Lieb Wood and Moores.
The report shows fair and warmer conditions in Ohio and West Virginia followed by increasing clouds and possible rain by night. Indiana and Kentucky trend warmer with chances of rain, while the Pacific Northwest experiences widespread rain. Snow occurred in the lake region and parts of the Northeast, with colder readings in the Tennessee and Oklahoma regions and warmer values elsewhere.
Enrico Visconti an Italian rancher known in Mexico was killed by Mexican bandits on his ranch at Enctnillas Chi gram sent by Wisidéeian Vindout, brother of the murdered man. The telegram was sent from Presidio, Washington gets protest.
The Dutch government sent a strong note to Germany over the sinking of the Tubantia, with officials still deeming a torpedo the likely cause. Dutch presses discuss possible war implications and call for united action by several nations to pressure Germany to end submarine warfare. Also included are details of the Visconti murder on a Mexican ranch and Italian protests.
The German admiralty announced that no Uboat could have been near the Tubantia sinking site and no German mines had been laid in the region, stated March 19.
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