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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1916
Page
3
The account recalls Mrs Wright, Maud Hawk, and Major Nicholas Hernenies amid the Villa escape. Soldiers slaughtered her husband after nine days with the Villa troupe, while she endured hunger and fear near the Mexican border.
A historical note states that more people reach age one hundred each year, indicating a rising average age. The text argues this proves the average length of life on the planet is slowly but steadily decreasing.
A jumble of overheard quips and slang portraits everyday life. A miner's wife, a courteous citizen, and neighbors exchange rough humor about work and economy. Local voices reflect pride, confusion, and social dynamics in a cantankerous, humorous slice of town talk.
A disrupted sequence shows a plan to attack Columbus with a rifle aimed at a target called gringow. Mrs Wright sits guarded near Coloma about 500 yards away while the assault unfolds. Villa, fleeing raiders commander, halts his men when she asks to go home and is granted permission to move toward the US after agreeing to leave her horse behind.
The article discusses Villa's bold actions against American soil and the Mexican government's Carranza faction. It outlines a proposed American invasion plan via Juarez, Douglas, and an eastern route to corner Villa, aiming to sever his supply lines and force a decisive battle while navigating Carranza opposition. It notes Mexican loyalties and anti-American sentiment shaping the campaign.
An official decree barred four American newspapers from Matamoros across the Rio Grande from Brownaville. Military authorities issued the order without stated reason. The action prompted two arrests of newspaper carriers amid surprise in the border town.
Instruction notes an old method to clean glass by using a cloth wrung from hot water dipped in alcohol. Wipe the glass over pictures then allow to dry for a glossy finish.
A fragmentary note blends Japan's monument to a grave of a key sweet potato introducer with disjointed maxims on habit and courtesy. The text shifts through quoted aphorisms by various authors, including Merriman and Chesterfield, referencing books and social advice in a disconnected stream.
The 13,000-ton Royal Dutch Lloyd liner Turbantia was torpedoed or mined off Noordhinder lightship near the Dutch coast while outward bound from Amsterdam for the river Platte. Eighty seven passengers and a crew of 300 were aboard. all were rescued and on route to South America.
Four hundred laborers in the Pullman car shops walked out on strike to demand a pay raise of 21 to 25 cents per hour. Deputy sheriffs with rifles faced strikers at Argo where unrest spread to two new spots. A 100 worker strike at Patent Vulcanite Roofing ended with a man shot. No violence occurred at the 100 section bands strike on the Chicago and Alton railroad near Summit.
St Louis March 18 Robert E Rigby a 42 year old assistant cashier in the treasurer s office of the Wabash railroad confessed to embezzling sixteen thousand dollars over eight years and losing it all at gambling He made the admission to F L O Leary the railroad treasurer in the company office and was jailed by the city authorities
Paris reports General Roques has been appointed minister of war, superseding General Gallient who had served since October 1915. General Joseph Simon Gallven had been minister and previously Paris military governor.
Washington reports the House passed the administration bill to retain the one cent per pound sugar tariff under the Underwood act. Sugar would be free after May 1. Also notes on Turkish cruiser Selim eluding Russians, flax shipments to Belfast, Roosevelt returning from West Indies, Wilson urging rapid naval bill, Seymour Eaton’s death, and the cruiser North Carolina ordered to sea.
In Verdun district intense artillery barrages west of the Meuse at La Mort Homme and near Vorges and Hors des Corbeaux. French aviators attack Verdun area dropping 130 shells on Briculles station as six planes down three German aircraft. Berlin admits Germans lost Fort Vaux. Dutch Belgian frontier reopening and hospital trains with wounded Germans passing through Limburg.
Senator Benjamin F. Shively of Indiana died at Providence Hospital in Washington after months of illness. His wife, children, and secretary Maj. 8. B. Long Jr. were at his bedside. The death prompted an immediate Senate adjournment as a mark of respect.
Italian artillery si red along the Isonzo as Austrian gunners reply sparsely, signaling a possible major offensive. Also reports note prominent Davenport contractor Patrick T. Walsh dies of a stroke, an American rancher James American murdered by Carrancista soldiers, Austria recalls Portugal envoy and breaks diplomatic ties, Cape Girardeau fire destroys hotels, Vice President Marshall turns 62, Sweden raises war prep funds for Stockholm air raid defense.
Paris reports unconfirmed dispatches on the kaiser s throat. London says Britain awards a 600 million can beef stew contract to Imperial Canneries Montreal for army rations. Three German generals die in trenches and other war notes from Rome Berlin and Washington.
The Senate unanimously approved a House resolution to raise the mobile army to full strength, adding about 20 000 men. The measure now goes to the President for approval as recruiting begins nationwide under orders to enlist for active service.
Ohio’s 1915 vital statistics show 101,985 births and 68,077 deaths with tuberculosis deaths up to 8,863 and automobile fatalities rising to 104. Infant mortality fell, while pneumonia deaths increased and Steubenville had the lowest birth rate while Akron saw the highest. The report by Dr. Morton W. Bland covers an estimated population of 5,088,623.
Berlin reports important German gains in Verdun west of the Meuse with lines pushed near Cor Beaux Wood and Le Mort Homme. More than 1,600 prisoners said captured. Paris notes an attack south of St. Souplet in Champagne, occupying a trench and taking prisoners amid skirmishes near Fort Vaux.
A large Fremont fire response saved most of the town as fire destroyed both the old and new Trinity Evangelical churches in Lindsey eight miles west of Fremont. Six dwellings were damaged and valuables were evacuated as firefighters battled the blaze started by a defective flue in the old church. The brick dwelling, valued at $25,000, was to be dedicated next Sunday.
The Evening Post said Berlin reports reach New York that Admiral von Tirpitz has resigned or is about to resign. Washington disclosed only unofficial advice that Grand Admiral von Tirpitz had, or was about to resign, with officials unsure of the timing. No information reached the German embassy.
The pottery strike by Rene and the girls at Alliance Sebring grows as brushers and dippers fail to report. Dippers and helpers idle were added to the impact, excluding clay shops, with about 900 employees idle. Dippers helpers seek 15 percent raises while ware dressers demand 30 percent. If unresolved, the strike could shut plants and idle 1800 workers.
Toledo street car workers formed a local Amalgamated Association of Street Car Employes branch after an all night meeting. Over 800 men enrolled, representing more than 80 percent of Toledo’s street car workforce. The union plans to push for higher wages and shorter hours once the organization is fully established.
Gallipolis J W Miller Co large produce plant destroyed by fire with an $80000 loss and suspected incendiary origin. Cambridge Byesville Catholic church fire causing $10900 loss with unknown origin. parsonage saved. Napoleon Helleral Wind mill factory back in operation after strike. Dayton Sixteen pound boy born to Conides family during baby week. Massillon Five year old killed. two women, two men and a child injured when a PA freight train struck a car at a grade crossing. Cleveland All seven Cleveland Board of Education members demand superintendent Frederick resign. he refuses. Youngstown Hortpandy dead, Gardnick injured in Youngstown Sheet and Tube elevator accident. Columbus Fire mobilization plan linked to switching fire horses to other departments. Perry motorization readiness noted by Adjutant General. Camp Wagons. Marion Receiver sought for Waddell estate. Waddell Old Ladies Home assets. Youngstown Wage increase demand by Mahoning and Shenango Traction and Light Co employees about 10 percent. Toledo Chief Delehanty suspended over hotel fire perceived by reporter as badge denial. Columbus Greek letter fraternities at OSU Pan Hellenic banquet with faculty speakers.
Washington reports the senate passed the house bill amending the postal savings bank law to raise the individual deposit maximum from 500 to 1000 dollars with interest and an additional 1000 without interest. The bill lets postal savings funds be deposited in state and national banks regardless of federal reserve affiliation and adds pay for parcel post carriers due to weight increases.
March 15 East Dubuque Illinois votes show liquor interests win as 200 of 286 women voters favor wet status. City overturns dry trend with a large local victory. Admirals Tirpitz ill in London dispatch reports Admiral Altres Tirpitaz ill for days, marine ministry duties handed to senior officer in Amsterdam.
State Auditor Donahey cites a showing that 23 cents of every dollar is spent on charities hospitals penal and correctional institutions while 30 cents funds state schools and universities. Public health gets only half a cent. highway work 10 cents. general government 8. militia fire marshal and banking 10. agriculture 4. libraries 0.5. miscellaneous 4. Revenue sources include taxes on business and franchises 43 percent, property taxes 18, liquor and cigarette taxes 14, and 35 percent from minor miscellaneous sources.
Ocean to Ocean Highway Association chose the eastern Ohio path through Granville Newark Coshocton Dricks ville Dennison Cadiz and Steubenville. Delegations from Newark Coshocton and Cadiz led vigorous bids prompting Lancaster Zanesville and New Concord to join in naming the northern routes.
Youngstown Ohio 1916 profit sharing will persist for employees of the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company. Board of directors approved continuation with distribution based on net earnings and revised by President James A Campbell. Changes to method of distribution follow suggestions from the Department of Labor.
The joint conference of coal operators and United Mine Workers officials in New York last week signals higher bituminous coal prices across the territory covered by the interstate wage agreement. Affected areas include Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Illinois as Hocking Valley cost operators report the impact may be felt in Ohio and neighboring states. Ohio Women's clubs convene in Cincinnati with Mrs. George Zimmerman and Norwood Mayor H. B. Engelhardt welcoming delegates to the Southwestern Ohio Convention. A musical program and district reports open the session, with a questionairy led by Mrs. Charles Fox.
A French invention electric flash light pistol emits bright light and noise to scare criminals. A Minnesota man develops a spring motor wound by a ratchet mechanism mounted on the back of a weapon. The Kansas City Star recalls a tragic figure known for faith in a failing horse that could never beat professionals.
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