Wonder at Pershing Peat of Expedition With Few Men
Report of Outlaw’s Death and Villa’s collapse details a shattered leg and a small surviving force. General Bertani says Villa has no more than 44 effective men, with 23 in the Vittista band and 14 prisoners taken. Apache scouts depart from Columbus toward Mexico led by Peaches in motor trucks.
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Villa
Bertant
Bertani
Vittista
Maderr
Mexico
Columbus
Peaches
Geronimo
Pershing Silent on Troop Requests Sparks Debate
In Wonder at Pershing, General Funston states Pershing has not requested extra troops and remains silent, a stance viewed by staff as potentially awkward rather than demonstrating confidence to lead the campaign. Possible sending of troops without a direct request is hinted but not confirmed.
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San Antonio
Texas
Funston
Genral Pershing
Reports Cite Progress in Pershing Expedition Toward Villa
Washington reports progress in supplying General Pershing's columns as Carranza troops cooperate in pursuit of Villa. Rumors of Villa’s death circulate, but officials say no confirmation and Villa’s exact location remains unknown near Parral.
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Army
State Department
Villa
State and
War Departments
Pershing
Katimen
Parral
Eouth
Louisiana Senators Oppose Measure On Sugar Duty Extension
Washington April 12 The Senate passed its substitute for the sugar repeal proposal extending the one cent a pound duty to May 1820 by 49 to 32. Four Democrats joined Republicans against the substitute. Conference tensions loom as House aims to insist on its resolution. A Works amendment to raise lemon duties failed 44 to 29 with Phelan supporting it. Vardaman opposes the House measure while backing the Senate substitute.
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Washington
Senate
Teeadey
Jows.uard
Ranedell
Newlands
Lane
Simmons, Stone
Lodge
Cnlese
Works
California
Phelan
United States
Women in Agriculture Conference Opens in Chicago
A conference of Middle West members of the Women's National Agricultural and Horticultural Association opened today at the Chicago Art Institute clubrooms. The agenda centers on the achievements of women in agriculture and horticulture with six half day sessions and one evening meeting planned.
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Chicago
Women's National Agricultural and Horticultural Association
Chicago Art Institute
O'Donnell Erbstein and six others indicted in bribery conspiracy
In Chicago on April 12 attorney Patrick H. O'Donnell and Charles K. Erbstein along with five others face trial after being indicted for conspiracy to commit perjury and subornation of perjury related to testimony in the case of former police officials convicted of taking bribes from the burglary trust.
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Chicago
Patrick H. O'Donnell
Charles K. Erbstein
Rivers and Harbors Bill Passes House Unchanged
The House approved the rivers and harbors bill with every item kept exactly as drafted in the measure. No amendments were adopted and the package now moves toward conference or final action as outlined by the committee.
Tariff Debate Sets Sugar Tax Amid River Bill Passage
The Senate backed the finance committee substitute for a House sugar repeal resolution by 49 to 22 to keep one cent per pound duty on sugar until May. Democratic opponents argued against taxing life’s necessities to fund preparedness while Works sought a lemon tariff increase. Cummins and Underwood defended competitive tariffs and freight-rate concerns. Mississippi River and harbor projects receive broad funding under the rivers and harbors appropriation totaling about 40 million, with major allocations for Southwest Pass, New York harbor, and numerous river works across states.
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Washington
House
Mann
Brooklyn Na
Wilson
Daniels
Senate
Secretary of War
Mississippi River
Southwest Pass
New York Harbor
Upper Hudson River
Delaware River
Norfolk
Beaufort
Oho River
Missouri River
Tennessee River
Savannah Harbor
Ouachita River
Arkansas
Louisiana
Brezos River
Texas
Trinity River
Galveston Harbor
St. Johns River
Tampa Harbor
Cumberland River
Finance Committee
Broussard
Ranedell
Newlands
Lane
Simmons
Stone
Lodge
Senator Works
California
Phelan
Vardaman
Cummins
Tariff Debate Highlights Revenue and Policy Dispute
Senators defend and attack tariffs in a debate on revenue, theft of funds, and tariff walls. Weeks argues the Democratic tariff fails as a revenue source, countering claims that wartime Europe caused customs declines and stressing head over heart in policy choices.
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Weeks
Hyde Case to Resume Over Land Patent Fraud Claims
In San Francisco on April 12 the government resumes the case against FP A Hyde & Co to block patents on 1600 acres alleged gained by fraud. Register Sanford of the U S Land Office will review purchase papers promised by L J White Co lumber dealers who say they bought 160 acres in good faith. In Chicago on April 12 Grace Meeker daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Meeker will wed Ambrose Cramer of Lake Forest Ill this afternoon at four at the Meeker residence with Miss Lolita Armour among bridesmaids. Many New York society figures have traveled for the spring ceremony.
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San Francisco
FP. A. Hyde & Co
Register Sanford
U.S. Land Office
White Company
Chicago
Grace Meeker
Arthur Meeker
Ambrose Cramer
Lake Forest
Ill
Lolita Armour
New York
Meeker
Senator Sinking Reported by Lloyds
London April 12 Lloyds announces the new British steamer Senator has been sunk. It is believed the crew was saved.
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London
Lloyd'’s
Senator
Notable Women Sponsor Shakespeare Fanfare at Plaza Hotel
Women leaders including Mrs Woodrow Wilson Miss Margaret Wilson Mrs William K Vanderbilt Mrs Joan R Drexel and Mrs Levi P Morton sponsor a Shakespeare Flower Fantasie tonight at the Plaza Hotel. The event benefits a plan to rescue war orphans.
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New York
America
Woodrow Wilson
Margaret Wilson
William K. Vanderbilt
Joan R. Drexel
Levi P. Morton
Plaza Hotel
Cabinet Resigns Over Amnesty Disagreement
Lisbon April 11 The Portuguese ministry resigns after a dispute over a proposed amnesty for political offenders.
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Lisbon
Three Men Killed as Powder Plant Explodes Near Bluefield
An explosion at the Nemours Dupont Powder Company plant eight miles from Bluefield West Virginia killed three men and wounded several others. The plant and nearby buildings were destroyed with losses estimated at $106,000. Two men died when a rock crushed them in their nearby home. Officials have not determined a cause.
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Associated Preas
Bluefield
W. Va
Nemours
Dupont Powder Company
Asieen
Struggle for Capture of Verdun Continues
London reports the German attack in Courettes wood west of the Meuse was repulsed after a morning assault. No infantry fighting east of the river last night, though bombardment continued. French claims note heavy German losses yesterday. Saloniki says Germanic allies seized a fortified Greek frontier position. An official inquiry found the Dutch steamer Tu bantia and Palembang torpedoed.
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Associated Prean- London
Courettes Wood
Meuse
Verdun
Paris
Saloniki
Tubantia
Palembang
COVERING HIS TRAIL Rearguard of Villa Band Leading Americans Away
El Paso report dated April 12 says Villa faked his death and hides in the Sierra Madre while American forces pursue his rear guard. Pershing sets a new base at Satevo. No word from cavalry columns Dead and Brown. No confirmation of American casualties south of Satevo.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Villa
Juarez
Sierra Madre Mountains
Pershing
Satevo
Dead
Brown
Villa Landits
Battle reports and Villa death not in dispatches
Washington April 12 reports of a battle between Americans and Villa bandits south of Namigi pa were not mentioned in War Department dispatches today. No further mention of Villa's reported death. General Funston outlined a plan to send supplies to General Pershing over the Mexican Central railroad. Concerns rise over conditions on the west Mexican coast near Mazatlan amid fears of an anti-Carranza uprising.
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Washington
Villa
Namigipa
General Funston
General Pershing
Mexican Central Railroad
Tratoafer
Chihuahua City
Mazatlan
Five-hour battle at Pasaje Durarso ends with many killed
Torreon reports details of a Sunday clash between the Carranza garrison at Pasaje Durarso and bandits led by Contreras and Ceniceres. The outlaws fled after seventy were killed. de facto troops suffered four dead.
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Torreon
Carranza
Pasaje
Durarso
Contreras
Ceniceres
Democratic Rally Opens Monroe Night at City Hall
Local Democratic leaders met at city hall to plan Thursday night rally in Monroe. Capt. E G Courtney to call meeting to order with Judge Ben C Dawkins presiding. Speakers include J M Foster from Shreveport and John Stadler of New Orleans Street Railway union. Congressman Riley J Wilson to give closing remarks. Italian band will provide music as 200 chairs and heavy furniture are moved from the council chamber.
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City Hall
Monroe
E. G. Courtney
Ben C. Dawkins
J. M. Foster
Shreveport
John Stadler
Louisiana
New Orleans
Street Railway
Foster
Riley J. Wilson
Council Chamber
Bryant Contract Before Police Jury
The Police Jury held their regular monthly session and moved to carry out the contract with Mr J T Bryant who was employed with the assessor to raise property values citywide and parishwide following a Supreme Court decision in the dispute over assessment increases.
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Supreme Court
J. T. Bryant
Bryant's survey expense split under contract terms
The Police Jury will decide in June if Bryant’s marked survey costs exceed his expenses. If so, he will receive half the excess as per his contract. G W Hyle pressed for a road along the W S P railway from Millhaven to Crew Lake, six miles, half in Ouachita and half in Richland, with Richland ready to share. Property owners along the route would aid in construction. Washington reports Representative Harrison and Humphreys recommended Harry Peyton of Mississippi for the Federal Court of Claims appointment.
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Bryant
G. W. Hyle
Millhaven
Crew Lake
Ouachita
Richland
Parish
Aloug
Washington
Harrison and Humphreys
Harry Peyton
Mississippi
Federal Court of Claims
Portugal Opens War Front in Africa at Kiongs
Lisbon dispatch reports Porto Amelia commander occupying Kiongs on the Portuguese German East Africa border. The area had been seized by Germany in 1894, marking Portugal's first step in the conflict.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Paris
Porto Amelia
Africas
Kiongs
East Africa
New Members Added to Chamber of Commerce
Interest in the Chamber of Commerce work continues with daily new subscriptions. Recent contributors include The Lyceum Theater W S Culpepper L P Alexander O W Zengler H L Foster John K E Hay Harrison Rhymes and Gulf Refining Co. New quarters are nearing completion after an interior remodel and redecorating to provide handsome offices.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lyceum Theater
W. S. Culpepper
L. P. Alesander
O. W. Zengler
H. L. Foster
John KE. Hay
Harrison Rhymes
The
Gulf Refining Co
Chambers Commerce
Improvement bonds for West Monroe planned election
West Monroe town council ordered a special election for May 16 to vote on issuing 45000 in serial bonds for public improvements. A three mill tax would cover interest and principal. Funds from land sales to retire debt fund water tank electric pump filtering plant and water light service extension and fire protection gear. Mayor Tippit predicts a large majority for the bond issue with little opposition.
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West Monroe
N. G. Tippit
Parker split widens as Pleasant gains in New Orleans district
Fifth District Congressman Cautie faces Teddy’s loyalists amid Parker defections in New Orleans. Deserters from Parker’s camp back Pleasant and Democracy as Orleans meetings launch closing campaign, with leaders like Wilkinson and Overton urging party loyalty and noting expected parishes shifting to Pleasant. Continuous updates from Oakdale to Greensburg outline a broad swing to Pleasant across Southwest Louisiana parishes.
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Cautie
Teddy
Louisiana
Shreveport Times
New Orleans
Parker
Big Orleans
Dryades Market
James Wilkinson
John Stadler
James O'Connor
Frank Echezebal
Charles H. Holcombe
Baton Rouge
Joan C. Davy
Loys Charbonnett
John H. Overton
Alexandria
R. Vidrine
Oakdale
Pleasant
Oberlin
Hinder
T. 5. Jones
Allen
Col. Ruffin G. Pleasant
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Devon
Juares
War Department
Qremetory
Women In Agriculture
Finan Committee
Underwood
Villa Band
Democratic Rally
Chamber Commerce
Wilson Flays Parker
Senator Smith
Marguerite ( Clark
Mayers
Paramount
Jene Novak
Hobart Henney
Arthur Donaldson
Paramount Corp. Presents
H. 8. Warner
Valentine
Allas
Jimmy
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