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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
5
Allied dispatches report American troops repelling bandits with Villa wounded as French forces falter under German assaults. Villages face ruin while planners consider simultaneous Allied drives toward Avocourt in a renewed push to break the German defense.
London report states allied armies will strike simultaneous blows on all fronts before the end of June to bring the Kaiser to his knees and end the war before Christmas. The plan emerged from a recent great war council, with Shien closing in Paris.
Paris reports a fierce three side attack on Malancourt by German forces. French troops withdrew from the ruined village while still holding its outskirts and repulsed further attempts near Avecourt wood. East of the Meuse and Woevre fronts saw limited action and repeated German advances were defeated.
Berlin reports the capture of Malancourt west of the Meuse in Verdun by German forces. The official statement notes heavy artillery activity on both sides, six German officers and 222 unwounded prisoners, and limited Russian action on the eastern front amid aerial combat losses for Britain.
Senator Sterling secured Ellis Island admission for Mr and Mrs Nels Bergh and their son of Lake Preston South Dakota after detention and threat of deportation. The family had lived in South Dakota, returned to Norway, and planned to rejoin relatives and farm their rental property.
Peking reports China signs agreement with Russia to build a Manchuria railroad giving Russia control in northern Manchuria. The line will depart Harbin on the Siberian railway, run north to Algon near the frontier, with a branch toward Teitsikhas near Monmphan, forming a junction with the trans Siberian route.
Recent reports indicate British forces sustained over twenty thousand casualties in March amid ongoing Middle East operations. Military officials cautioned the figure may be updated as casualty returns are verified.
General Pershing through General Funston reported to the war department that Villa with about 500 troops was located near Guerrero. The encounter left 30 Mexicans dead and four American privates lightly wounded, with two machine guns, numerous cavalry horses, and ammunition seized. The running fight stretched 10 miles into the mountains northeast of the railway, ending near San Geronimo ranch on March 29. Villa reportedly was absent and is said to be suffering injuries. In San Antonio a separate dispatch notes the American expedition into Mexico scored its first battle victory against Villa on March 31.
London reports an order in council expanding the blockade rule to allow capture of contraband goods even if the vessel heads to a nonblockaded port, with exceptions for certain contraband and a requirement that owners prove innocent destination. The measure links to the London declaration on merchant craft and excludes article 19 limits. Also covers enemy destinations and warrants further definition.
New York on March 31 the grand jury indicted Dr Arthur Warren Waite for murder in the first degree accusing him of poisoning his father in law John E Peck a Grand Rapids drug manufacturer and millionaire.
Hartington Neb March 11 The Hartington Driving and Fair association is dead legally as its charter expired April 20 1915 and was not renewed A special meeting drew many shareholders Twenty six of 27 favored reincarnation The 1916 directors act as a launching committee to exchange shares for stock in the new Cedar County Fair association The charter members listed include J M Lemon G F Beoville Frans Nelson J J Goebel M M Wilson Charles E Mathisney John Krause R W Wallace and W A Pola
Des Moines March 1 Harry H. Polk resigns as president of the Creator Des Moines committee after the group votes to allocate $900 for two pacifist speakers. Polk calls the move unpatriotic. The committee splits city support and names new leaders to replace him.
Report from El Paso says Herman Blankenburg and two foreigners were murdered yesterday near Minaca Chihuahua by Francisco Villa and followers. Private sources here place the killings on the Kanaas City Mexico and Orient railroad and note Villa’s recent massacre of 172 Carranga soldiers at Guerrero, with possible later contact with American cavalry.
Ernest Schiller, a German said to be a spy for the German government, singlehandedly seized the British steamer Matopho after holding 56 aboard at Lewes Delaware port. He claimed to have avoided destroying the ship to spare the captain’s wife and daughter, and he sought asylum ashore while federal and British officials decide his fate.
The Chiyo Maru grounded off Lemaa Island in fog while en route from Yokohama to Hong Kong. Nine tugs and a British destroyer assisted, with nearly all passengers from the continental United States evacuated to Hong Kong. Captain Ernest Bent led the liner, owned by Toyo Kisen Kaisha, as officials report broad international rescue operations and missing home-city details for some travelers.
New York April 1. Charles H. Able faces an extortion indictment, but he prefers a New York trial to London suspected spy status. He wrote from London asking American authorities to certify his citizenship. Detective Burney Flood recalls recognizing Able in London six years ago and arresting him. Able jumped bail of 5 000 dollars after indictment dated October 13, 2005. The extradition issue is unresolved as a report on his career proceeds to London.
The Spanish embassy says no confirmation of Enrique Granados and his wife’s deaths. A hospital ship picked up a man and a woman of unknown identity from the Sussex disaster and may be the composer and his wife. A search failed to locate them earlier.
The Clyde strike at gun plants making large army guns shows signs of rapid collapse as workers return to sites. Officials report more men back at work and predict a general resumption by Monday amid uncertain conditions and disrupted production.
Washington reports two conspirators with Captain Hans Tausche were arrested in New York and a third watched in New England with plans to invade Canada west of the Great Lakes. Horat von der Goltz implicated Captain Von Papen and said funds and dynamite were to be supplied.
In Ottawa March 41 the government announced a royal commission will probe charges by MP G W Kyte that middlemen profited up to 1,000,000 from Canadian shell commission contracts. Kyte cites an alleged agreement with Sir Alexander Bertram and three Americans dividing 1,000,000 in commissions on a fusen order.
Washington reports the United States Attorney Marshall’s letter to the subcommittee probing Representative Buchanan’s impeachment charges will be sent to the House without recommendation. A resolution to hold the attorney in contempt of the House will be offered.
Washington March 21 The Burnett immigration bill with literacy tests and Asiatic exclusion passes the House 369 to 87 and heads to the Senate where favorable action is expected. The literacy provision was supported 284 to 107. it would bar aliens over 16 unable to read English or another language unless related to settlers or religious refugees. Asiatic exclusion tightens limits on Hindus and those not eligible under current law for naturalization.
In St. Louis on April 1 Circuit Judge Sanborn fixed a minimum price of 45.7 million dollars on the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway and announced he would issue a foreclosure decree in the federal district court today.
Hanson County and McCook County Republicans met in Spencer to discuss the senatorial seat. With Senator Van DeMark dead, Hanson County is poised to nominate a senator to balance two terms for the district. Two candidates are before the delegation: KR Th. McCandless of Fulton and Peckam of Alexandria.
London dispatch reports a deadly fire at a powder factory in Trojador near Cologne. The blast killed many workers. details are sparse and the incident is part of broader news from Europe dated March 1.
Berlin denies knowledge of the Sussex affair as officials in Washington weigh the risk of continuing or breaking relations with Germany. Reports say the Reichstag budget committee backed ruthless submarine warfare, while Ambassador Gerard and American officials seek conclusive evidence of attacks on the Sussex and other ships. Cabinet members urge caution, with no action until facts arrive, and congressional leaders consult Lansing on submarine matters.
An unidentified air raid struck the Swiss village near the French frontier at dawn. Fire bombs caused property damage as residents reported scattered debris. In other news, Montana hospital at Warren Springs announces installation of the nation’s largest electric range to feed about 1500 people daily.
A damaged ship under strong wind and seas drifts toward the Snares Islands. Authorities are coordinating rescue while the Aurora reports the vessel cannot maneuver due to jury rig damage.
An official order in New York halts selling poultry with food in crops amid health concerns. State market commissioner Joly J Tollon said millions could be harmed and noted the public costs of such practices. He cited a large weekly expenditure on gravel meal and water and called for enforcement beginning Monday.
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