Pershing Faces End of Line in Mexican Campaign
From Washington and Mexico comes word that German envoy Von Eckhardt pressed talks with Carranza with no public results while U S officials prepare cabinet material on the Mexican situation. Pershing’s column near Parral falters under supply strain as rail lines and local chaos hinder operations, yet cavalry units persevere, aiding a broader strategy toward Parra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State
War Departments
Wilson
Car- Tranva
Carranza
United States
Germany
Mexico
von Eckhardt
Parra
St Parrel
At¢ Antonio
Parral
10Th Cavalry
W. (. Brown
Villista
Movements of American Troops Near Mexico Border
From El Paso April 22 dispatches report continued concentration of U S troops from border points to Columbus New Mexico for potential reinforce ment of General Pershing. Front reports say quiet as Mexican actions stall awaiting Washington guidance and Villa pursuit. Mexican consul Garcia says expedition work nearly done and Villa remnants are negligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paso
Tex
Columbus
N. M
General Pershing
Mexico
Washington
Francisco Villa
Durango
Mr. Garcia
Villa
Army recruits offered front-line duty in Mexico push
New York on April 2 reports army recruitment surged as recruits could opt to join front lines immediately. Increased demand followed regulars entering Mexico, with more applicants at stations nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mexico
Public conference on Mexican situation with Generals Scott and Funsion
In San Antonio on April 21 the public looks to a conference on the Mexican situation between General Scott chief of staff and General Funsion. Scott arrives tonight. The Seventeenth Infantry moved from Eagle Pass to Columbus to bolster General Pershing. The Sixth Cavalry planned to depart Harlington tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
General Scott
Funsion
Seventeenth Infantry
Eagle Pass
Columbus
General Pershing
Sixth Cavalry
Harlington
Germany lifts ban on export of dyes
Washington dispatch reports the German government will permit export of 6,000 tons of dyestuffs to the United States, ending a blockade caused shortage for American textile makers. Berlin notes an exchange for American goods, with safeguards to prevent reexport to Britain, and anticipates U S State Department actions to ensure arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Washington
Forman
United States
Count von Bernstorff
Lansing
Itme
Great Britain
Britain
Silk Workers Seek Universal Nine-Hour Day in Silk Mills
Paterson New Jersey April 21 An announcement from the American Federation of Labor urges a universal nine hour day in silk manufacturing. Most Paterson silk employers recently granted the nine hour day. The Johnson Cowdin mill, Paterson’s largest ribbon plant, today announced a ten percent wage increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
American Federation of Labor
Johnson-Cowdin
William of Wied II Restored to Albanian Throne
Paria April 21 A dispatch from Corfu reports Prince William of Wied has been reinstated as ruler of Albania and issues a proclamation urging the people to submit to his rule. The document was signed by the prince and dated in the proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William OF Wied II
Paria
Corfu
William
Wied
Albania
Hassan
Wan Aua
Neutrals Praise Wilson as U S Stands With Right
Rio Janeiro and Buenos Ayres report strong neutral support for Wilson after the U S note to Germany. European papers praise the United States for defending neutrals and upholding the Monroe doctrine. French observers call the address epoch making, a moral stand for humanity’s rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Janeiro
Germany
Journal de Commercio Anys
United States
American
Wilson
Gazeta de Noticias
North America
Epoca
German Spy Details Extensive Plots Spark Indictments
Washington reports that the justice department will seek additional indictments against German sympathizers after Horst von Der Goltz, a supposed German spy, revealed extensive plots. He was brought from Liverpool to New York by Scotland Yard, detailing operations linked to the Welland canal conspiracy and names tied to the German embassy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Horst von Mertaltz
New York
Scotland Yards
von der Goltz
Department
Horst von der Goltz
Weland Canal
Ellis Island
Liverpool
Scotland Yard
England
United States
Welland Canal
Franz von Papen
Hans Tauscher
Krupps
Wolfe von Igel
von Papen
Alfred A. Fritzel
Constantine Govan
von Igel
Ste
von der Gollz
Carranza
Chihuahua
Mercado
von Fe Goltz
Los Angeles
Mexico
Torreon
Ojinaga
San Pedro
Zacatecas
von Tapen von der Goltzia
Wilson to visit grandchild in Philadelphia today
President Wilson will travel to Philadelphia this afternoon to meet his newest grandchild, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Buyre. He plans to return to Washington tonight after shortening a cabinet meeting to allow the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
D. C
Philadelphia
Mianoa Buyre
SenatePanel Delays Brandela Supreme Court Nomination
Washington April 21 Senate judiciary committee spent two hours without voting on Loule BD Brandela nomination. Committee will resume consideration on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandeis
Washington, DC
Senate Judiciary Committee
Loule BD
Brandela
Supreme Court
Japan Protest Over Immigration Bill Persists
Viscount Chinda met with President Wilson over the immigration measure’s restrictions on Japanese laborers. A memorandum was presented to the state department. The bill’s proposed inclusion of an informal Japan pledge drew Japanese objections, while anti Asian sentiment in Congress concerns the administration. The Root Takahira agreement and Hindu exclusion issues sparked debate as the Senate committee revised the exclusion language to remove Hindus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Viscount Chinda
Wilson
State Department
Japan
Hoot
Takahira
House
Senate
United States
California
Pacific Coast
Bryan
Chinda
Rural Credit Bank Plan Is Perfected
Washington April 22 A House banking committee move to establish 12 regional land mortgage banks advances the rural credit program. Banks would loan on land via national farm loan associations with stock backed by the federal treasury, subject to loan-application thresholds and cash and securities rules. Representative Moss reintroduced the measure as amended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House Banking Committee
House
Federal Treasury
Federal Reserve System
Federal Farm Loan Board
United States
Moss
Joint Committee of Congress
Allies Cite U S Policy In Note On Neutral Trade
Washington dispatch reports that Britain and France, in a joint note to the American government, dispute not the principles but the legal interpretation of neutral trade restrictions. They argue that blockading powers justify regulating imports to neutrals like Holland and Denmark and support searches of vessels at neutral ports to curb enemy shipments. The note emphasizes the need to inform American shippers of likely detentions to reduce delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Washington
Great Britain
France
United States
Germany
Austria
State Department
Holland
Sweden
Denmark
Unacore
Colored bishops veto proposal fails at conference
April 22 Chicago The Mississippi proposition to provide bishops for race and languages failed to reach two thirds with 4921 affirmative and 3811 negative votes. The Wilmington veto and Colorado honorary-privileges measures also faced defeats or mixed results. The Bolivian flood in Sucre and Potosi threatens 2,000,000 residents as a river changes course and causes damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Methodist Episcopal Church
Joseph HB. Hingeley
General Conference
The
Mississippi
Hingeley
Wilmington
Colorado
Saratoga Springs
Ireland land holders by plots and ages report
A historical census style record notes 44,869 landholders hold plots not exceeding an acre while 6.7 percent own more than one but not over five acres. It also lists 163,209 holders under 16 and 196,068 not exceeding 40 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Inaccurate Health Claims Spark Plague of Errors
The text claims whooping cough destroys 10 000 annually and renders 100 000 ill, noting it is rarely listed as an infectious disease. It also mentions Jiulian peat's low fuel value for heating, its use in nitrogen manufacture, and reports a portable hydraulic press for bending pipes. It concludes with a remark on steam rail electrification in the United States last year increasing such equipment totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Senne
Russians Sent 250000 Men to France in Spring
London reports large scale operations on the French front with 250000 Russian troops en route to reinforce Entente lines. Dispatch notes heavy storm delayed Marseilles arrival, aims to bolster western front with Moscow’s force seen as unity gesture and strategic aid in Verdun sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
France
Macedonia
Serbia
Mediterranean
Marseilles
Russia
Paris
Dead Man's Hill
Verdun
War Office
The
Meuse
Haudremont Wood
Galna
Paria
Associated Press
Moscow
Ienatieff
Resolution seeks report on Schwartz release from England
Washington April 21 A Bennet New York representative introduced a resolution urging the president to provide the House with a full statement on efforts to obtain the release of Samuel Schwartz of New York from imprisonment in England. The State Department denied negligence in seeking his release and said all possible actions have been pursued though questions remain about his American citizenship and personal record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel Schwarts
New York
England
Representative Bennet
State Department
Bennet
Schwartz
Strange cruiser near Galveston seen from sea
A British Essex type cruiser was observed off the Galveston harbor entrance today. It came up from the southwest, hovered about the entrance for about an hour, then moved southeast without communicating with shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Much of 1916 Apple Crop Not Sold Yet
Washington April 21. The department of agriculture issued a statement saying much of the 1916 apple crop remains unsold. It reports thirty percent of apples put in cold storage by December 1, 1915, still unconsumed. A backward spring, the department says, can trigger movement of the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Grosete
Montana Holds Presidential Primary in Helena
Montana voters cast ballots in a presidential preferential primary. Electors and delegates to the national convention are also being chosen as Helena reports April 21 voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Helena
Mont
Publishers Bankrupt in Involuntary Proceedings in Ohio
The Home & Country Publishing Co. of Cincinnati faces involuntary bankruptcy filed weeks ago by the Bank of Lensburg and numerous creditors. Assets are listed around $100,039 with liabilities near $6,515. Details enumerate schedule items and creditors as part of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnatii
Ohio
Home & Country Publishing Company
Bank of Lensburg
Lenaburg
Til
Berlin Silent On Wilson Note Tests Diplomacy
Secretary Lansing announced the submarine note was delivered to Berlin by Ambassador Gerard. Officials await Germany’s reply while fearing a new attack on Americans. The U.S. demands Germany stop submarine warfare with possible cruiser restrictions. Congress shows support for the president as Bryan aides align with administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Lansing
Germany
Berlin
Gerard
America
United States
Foreign Office
Congress
Wilson
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Dutch steamer Lodewik Van Nassau sunk near Ymuiden
A Lieyde dispatch from Ymuiden reports the Dutch steamship Lodewik Van Nassau torpedoed and sunk yesterday afternoon, six minutes to sink, with five crew drowned and thirty six survivors landed at Ymuiden. The vessel had sailed from Chile in February with a cargo of saltpeter for Rotterdam and had been detained by British authorities in the Downs since March 22, stirring Dutch farmer fears of late saltpeter arrival for spring use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ymuiden
Holland
Lodewik van Nassau
Lodweijfk van Nassau
Chile
Rotterdam
Berlin
Amsterdam
Norwegian Steamer Ter Jeviken Sinks After Mine Hit
Washington reports the Norwegian steamer Ter Jeviken sunk off Lisbon harbor on April 18 after striking a floating mine. All aboard were saved, including two Americans, according to the American consul at Lisbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DD
Lisbon
Ter Jeviken
Iowa Delegation Flooded With Pro Germany Appeals
Washington April 21 Senator Cummins and Keynon and members the Iowa delegation in the House are flooded with messages and letters urging them to keep peace with Germany. Many others in Congress are receiving similar appeals. The appeals are largely from German Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cummins
Keynon
Iowa
House
Germany
Congress
German Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg Visits HQ During Easter
Paris reports the visit of Dr von Bethmann Hollweg to the general staff headquarters will extend through the Cantonal holidays. He left Berlin for headquarters Wednesday night, according to Geneva dispatches via Havas News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
von Bothmann-Hollweg
Geneva
Havas
Berlin
Submersible Delivered to Navy for Service
Boston April 21 The submarine, one of the largest submersibles for the United States Navy, was delivered by Fore River Shipbuilding to the government at Charlestown yard and placed in commission. The seven vessels in the class have a cruising radius of 6,600 miles and will be in service by July 1, the builders stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
United States Navy
Charlestown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Garranza
Pershing
Columbia
San Francisco
Borja
Pancho Villa
Clis
Mex
Apri
Herr von Eckhardt
Venustinne Carranzna
Robert Dunn
Villa Campaion
Tts
Hh, T. Allen
Eleventh Cavalry
Philippine Scouts
Tenth Cavalry
Campulon
Proos
Palomas
Carranzaroope
Agua Prieta
South America
Uncle Sam
Buenos Ayres
la Nacion
Jess
Christian Brotherhood
Hague
Nieuwe Courant
Amsterdam Handelsblad
the Handelsblad
Petit Parisian
Snme
Mafin
Stephen Picton
Petit Journal
Humanity
Jean Herbert
Howe
House Committee
Order In Council
Iu Pus
Bolivia
Choqueapu River
Ozer
Chancellor
Fr Ora
Ustria
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!