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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1916
Page
1
Washington reports no sign of shift in U S resolve to press Germany over pledges and Sussex incident. Berlin may admit responsibility only for the Sussex case, but broader charges linger while the note is prepared. Two British ships sunk with Americans imperiled, consular reports say.
The New York and Porto Rico liner Brazos anchored off Staten Island after 18 firemen 10 coal passers and 10 seamen refused to work unless Captain Barstow granted wage increases demanded by union leaders. A new crew was to be hired today while passengers danced on deck awaiting instructions as officials argued over pay and war risk bonuses. The incident followed a broader push by the International Seamen's Union to raise deck engine room and seamen wages and to secure additional war risk pay.
The Plymouth of the Fall River Line backed and jammed its rudder after a collision with the Erie Railroad tug Albert J. Storms in the East River near the Brooklyn Navy Yard. No one was hurt, 500 passengers were sent on to Boston by special train, and the Plymouth will be laid up in drydock while the Commonwealth will enter service earlier than usual. The Northland and Maine were involved in near misses as the Plymouth drifted, then anchored near Twenty third Street before being towed to its North River pier. Captain Rowland and Captain Snow both weigh in on causes and timing.
Four hundred members and guests of the Young Men's Democratic Club gathered at the Knickerbocker for their first annual dinner. Secretary Tumulty read President Wilson’s letter declaring the Democratic Party the party for young men and forward-looking forces, urging truthful presentation of issues. Justice Shearn challenged Republicans and invited Progressives to join the Democrats, framing the party as united for national defense and human rights.
Reports from Columbus and El Paso describe reinforced border detachments and armed precaution as General Arnulfo Gomez's force is located near Casas Grandes. Pershing sent a brief account of the Parral clash while Funston orders amplified updates and continued mobilization along the line of communication.
An Amsterdam dispatch reports travelers arriving in The Hague from Berlin say a woman fired two shots at Dr. Karl Liebknecht as he walked in the street. Both shots missed and the assailant was arrested.
Berlin Foreign Office shows perturbation after wireless reports of American dissatisfaction with the German note. The Chancellor held talks with the American Ambassador and with Count von Burian. Vienna to Washington and Berlin dispatch lengthy instructions to Ambassador von Sernstorff as officials seek to avoid a rupture with the United States.
An aviator De Lloyd Thompson of Washington Pennsylvania staged a dramatic aerial raid over Washington DC circling the War College and the Washington Monument. He dropped firecrackers to simulate bombs and warned of vulnerability of major cities to hostile aircraft. Thompson claimed wealthy backers fund the stunt to drum up preparedness and said there is no anti aircraft defense.
A local bazaar features a $6,000 Benz roadster with 50 horsepower as its grand prize. Listings note reasonable prices and an emphasis on generators and related items.
Secretary Baker reports Gen Pershing received information of an unprovoked assault at Parral in which two American soldiers and forty Mexicans were killed. Pershing will continue pursuit of Villa with full details to General Herrera. no change in orders anticipated.
Pershing signals willingness to restrict pursuit if conditions hold. Secretary Baker says reply nearly ready and expedition status remains unchanged as forces stay north.
Mexico City news reports the United States intends to withdraw troops pursuing Villa. Officials await official advice from the Mexican ambassador in Washington while observers note a cooling of international crisis and renewed friendly ties with Mexico.
President Wilson plans to tell General Carranza the United States will discuss an agreement with Mexico to cap how far American troops pursue Villa into Mexican territory. The aim is to strengthen Carranza’s position while continuing the pursuit, with a withdrawal timeline to be set once Villa can be handled by Carranza forces. Secretary Baker emphasized ongoing co operation and that orders remain unchanged.
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