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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1916
Page
1
German forces attack west of the Meuse near Malancourt meeting fierce French resistance. Jets of flame and heavy French fire clash as the battle at Vaux renews with severe repulses on French attempts to hold the village.
A Paris war office official declared the Verdun offensive a turning point and predicted a French victory that would shorten the war. Reports note German prisoners showing lowered morale and growing hope that Fort Verdun would fall, with France now seen on the offensive.
German forces pressed a heavy assault between Malancourt and Avecourt west of the Meuse as French defenses reported repelling the attack and inflicting heavy losses. Paris described limited gains in the eastern Malancourt sector while battles raged near Hill 304 and Bois Pourrus. The Allied and German summaries noted strong artillery exchanges and a fruitless German push toward Vaux and Pepper Heights with ongoing Meuse and Woevre fighting. The Times also reported political unease in Germany after von Tirpitz’s resignation, signaling potential shifts toward peace terms and naval weakness impacting morale.
In Paris Lieut General Count Cadorna arrives to join Entente talks. Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia and Premier Pachitch expected, with British PM Asquith and Haig, Belgium's Premier de Broqueville, Russia's Iswolsky and Gilinsky. Briand to preside as allies map next war period policies.
The Tagesblatt editor Theodor Wolff calls Herr von Heydebrand Conservative leader in the Reichstag the new hope of democracy as Conservatives back a war conduct resolution. He notes cross-party support is limited and predicts Parliament may gain authority if Conservatives press their aims. Ad for Deerfoot Farm sausage ends with a regional ad and link.
Thompson hearings reveal Shonts visit to Mayor Gaynor at City Hall in 1910 and his shift to city funded subway plans. Mayor Mitchell and Controller Prendergast deny seeing a March 22 1910 letter proposing private capital for extensions as officials weigh city ownership versus Interborough control.
A forthcoming state direct tax proposal is expected to trigger a contentious fight as lawmakers debate its scope and impact. Political leaders and economists anticipate heated hearings and mobilized opposition from various interest groups, with timing unclear.
Carranza plans a sharp move to drive Villa toward advancing American troops. The Central Mexican army under Carranza seeks full cooperation on all points as conflict stiffens along the border. Separate shipments of supplies would require guarding trains with American soldiers. News of the proposal surprises the capital as experts examine state revenue projections and the fiscal shift for 1916.
Washington reports a push to form a protocol with the Carranza government to coordinate efforts against Pancho Villa. Talks cover joint action, rail transport rights, and troop movements as U S and de facto authorities seek faster Villa capture amid border tensions.
Rome reports from Athens that a royal decree annexing Northern Epirus to Greece alarms Italian officials as a violation of the London conference terms on Albania. Athens indicates Greece will fully assimilate the province financially and administratively, with Epirus deputies seated in the Greek Chamber.
General Pershing's headquarters in Mexico reports six First Aero Squadron biplanes scouting the mountains for Villa. Two machines departed Columbus last night and one this morning. Four stayed near La Ascencion as 1,000 troops move to replace units sent to pursue Villa. The dispatch was censored.
In the clash near Namiquipa de facto troops faced heavier odds, outnumbered three to one, as fighting spirit and past escape tactics were scrutinized by observers. The action highlighted enduring resistance despite tactical imbalance.
El Paso report states that de facto government troops at Casas Grandes have withdrawn and moved toward Juarez. Carranza forces under General Gavira may number from 3,000 to 8,000, with new troops arriving daily, while some detachments reportedly refused to fight Villa and withdrew upon his approach.
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