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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1916
Page
1
Reports from Punston indicate a battle between American forces and Villistas is expected. Fortified positions are reported near the border as troops prepare for potential engagement. Authorities urge calm and caution while awaiting official word on the clash.
War dispatches describe General Villa moving toward the southeast toward his headquarters as Mexican supplies for the American expedition are set to advance today. Reports claim Villa killed numerous federales in Guerrero and sparked unrest, with details of a larger artillery and air force action forthcoming from steady streams of untidy teletypes.
Mexican forces report a brutal assault near Colonia Tutt hudahua as Villa’s fighters attack a missionary outpost. Mucio Polanco named among victims. five Janen family members allegedly targeted to intimidate locals opposing Americans. Authorities say Polanco ties to ranch workers and money hidden by attackers remain sought.
The report details Villa ordering five men to be taken to a garden and shot five times each. He tells a family member that they may bury the victims or not, then leaves. One spared son, Gregorio Jr., is shown to his mother with a grim remark. The bandit then imprisons another worker and threatens retribution if new killers do not appear.
The Monroe Hardware Company's auto department moved to the Baer building at 117-119 South Grand Street. R J Prichard leads the sales floor and L E Stevinson heads the service department. The firm offers Dodge, Maxwell and Ford cars with guarantees and a large stock of auto supplies and accessories.
German forces capture Malancourt on the Verdun salient as French troops retreat west of the line. Reports indicate continued pressure along the Western Front with strategic gains for the German army.
A young German captive claimed to be a spy as he terrorized a fifty six man British crew. He will be tried on piracy charges. Cabinet meeting planned today. The report covers French and German actions near Verdun including Maincourt and Douaumont with continued combat in the Woevre region and Haudiaumont fortifications. British casualties for March totaled 1107 officers and 19,317 men.
Berlin reports from March 41 indicate government circles have no new information about the explosion that blasted the steamer Sussex beyond what foreign newspapers have already published.
El Paso March 31 Mexican flow from General Gavire at Juarez says American troops clashed with Villa forces yesterday at San Geronimo. Seven cavalry met about five hundred Villistas who lost Commander Eladeo Fernando and thirty men. Several Americans wounded. Colonel Davila confirms Villa wounded in the leg in a prior engagement and Villa alleged to be north of Guerrero.
A neatly dressed intruder tried to break open the church silver at Grace Church. Rev A R Price and Henry McCormick chased him four blocks, captured him, and jailed him for two months. The grand jury did not indict, as no state law covers such offence, disappointing city authorities.
A committee named at the recent school mass meeting will confer with the city school board and city attorney in the Council Chamber tonight at 8 o'clock. Members include G. W. Hyle, Guy P. Stubbs, Sig Haas, M. M. Munholland, Mrs. Henry Bernstein, Mrs. J. R. Wooten, and Prof. E. L. Neville.
Unanimous sentiment favors building two primary schools. Former local barber R Merkle, accused of embezzling Labor Day funds from 1914, was arrested in New Orleans. Sheriff D A Johnston named Joe Adams special deputy. he may arrive with the prisoner today. Merkle faced wife desertion charges and barber tools reportedly vanished from his former shop. Local unions kept up the search after his alleged breach of trust.
Associated Press report from Washington states General Pershing via General Funston said American troops found Villa with five hundred near Guerrero Wednesday and routed his force. Thirty Villistas died, four Americans wounded. two machine guns, horses, and ammunition captured. Colonel Dodd's cavalry conducted a surprise attack driving Villistas ten miles northeast of the railway before they split into small bands. Wounded officer Lopez, possibly Pablo Lopez of the Santa Ysabel raiders, was among the injured. Villa not in the fight, previously wounded.
At a large Pythian meeting the name El Hasa was chosen for the Knights of Kho Rassan temple to be instituted in Monroe in May. Officers for the first year were named including Faulk royal vizier Williamson grand emir Germany sheik Garvey mahedi Newney secretary Griffith satrap Spaugh sahib Baker Mangnam Massing royal princes. Membership open to any Pythian in good standing. charter list remains open until the first ceremonial in May under Loolo Temple of New Orleans.
Mr Harry A Chandler, advocating Dixie Overland Highway from Deming New Mexico to Savannah Georgia, touring Monroe today. He left Deming three months ago and plans two more months on the road with his mother. The trip aims to map roads and key landmarks for better routes. Overflow east of Monroe may require shipping his car to Tallula.
Postmaster General K Call delivers a rebuttal casting doubt on Colonel Ewing concerning alleged sugar plunder activities and related charges. Authorities dispute the claims and defend official actions amid ongoing scrutiny.
Postmaster General Burleson, a key Wilson adviser, writes to Senator Ransdell refuting Senator Broussard’s recent Senate remarks. He recalls 1915 efforts with Colonel Robert Ewing to retain a one cent per pound sugar duty and expresses opposition to any move to fix a time limit on the sugar duty.
A. B. Burleson writes in Shanghai on March 31 praising the Democratic ticket and urging the Senate to pass the bill as in the House while denouncing the Progres sives as thinly disguised Republicans. He hopes the party gains in the splendid fight he notes. Meanwhile Chinese troops in Swatow and Chao Show Fu declare independence from the central government in Kwang Tung.
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce board reviewed progress and set plans for a new office building with a dedicated ladies’ rest room. A maid will staff the room, a secretary will be chosen carefully, a budget outlined, and old debts relieved. New subscribers include ik L Culpepper, T E Flournoy, Bert Heinberg, LeRoy E Cole, J D McCranie, L Caspari, Tom Stack, D M Stevenson, J M Brothers, Watson & Aven, W E Dunn, C H Godwin, Frank Varino & Co., Standard Warehouse & Compress Co.
Promoters of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce reorganize and express elation at the movement's success, crediting business men’s service and public interest. The piece notes no high pressure tactics and a quiet drive toward permanency, while Dr Gibbs New Life Pills are claimed to aid progress. Alexandria and Monroe efforts show differing initial subscriptions, with Monroe reporting $4751 on day one and Alexandria $5825 under a high pressure campaign.
Three operating organizations on the Q and C system have issued new demands. They seek changes in rates and service terms, claiming improved efficiency and protection for riders. Officials expect quick discussions to resolve tensions without service disruption.
A joint committee representing engineers conductors trainmen and yard switchmen on the Queen and Crescent South railway submits wage demand proposals to Larz A Jones president of the line and system. The letter requests joint national action with other railroads to revise the current schedule while preserving existing rate rules not affected by amendments and asks for a written reply by April 29 1916. The notice notes continuation on page seven.
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