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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
2
Mexico City General Carranza issues a manifesto urging no armed action on Mexican soil without reciprocal rights. He denounces US intervention plans linked to Villa’s Columbus raid, cites historical precedents, asserts Mexico’s sovereignty, and warns against traitors at home and abroad.
Washington General Funston asked the war department for four additional regiments of cavalry for patrols on the Mexican border. General Scott issued orders for the First Cavalry at Monterey California, the Eleventh at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia, and the Twelfth at Fort Robinson Nebraska to move at once. The Fifth Cavalry at Fort Myer Virginia was ordered to hold itself in readiness to move.
Secretary Baker said details of General Funston’s plan against Villa and his bandits were tightly guarded. The Twenty third Infantry, about 1000 troops at Galveston, was ordered to El Piso to defend border towns, with full respect for Mexican sovereignty and no confirmation of crossing Mexican soil.
German forces launched a fresh assault on the Asne front eleven miles northwest of Rheims attacking French positions south and southwest of Ville-aux-Bois. The attack breached over three quarters of a mile, the Germans claim a two thirds of a mile penetration, 737 prisoners taken and a small amount of light artillery captured with light losses.
The Norwegian bark Silius was torpedoed and sunk with seven Americans aboard. The ship left New York February 4 bound for Havre. One American, John Hartmann, 18, was badly wounded and taken to Pasteur Hospital. Captain Syvertsen of the Sirius is believed drowned, with two sailors missing. the rest of the crew were saved.
Washington reports the war effort will organize the first auto truck companies for the United States Army. Colonel A L Smith, depot quartermaster, states the campaign in northern Mexico to capture Francisco Villa will see these transports formed to support operations.
W C Robinson, an aviator attempting an altitude record, was killed when his biplane plunged from about 13 000 feet near Grinnell Iowa.
Vera Cruz Governor General Heriberto Jara views the United States plan to send troops into Mexico to pursue Villa with grave concern and regret. The remark reflects official Mexican sentiment toward potential military intervention.
Private James P. Taylor of Troop F Thirteenth Cavalry died March 10 after being wounded March 9 in the Columbus New Mexico Villa riot. Mexicans ban foreign newspapers and the first aero squadron at Fort Sam Houston joins the expeditionary force. The Fauvette mine disaster off the English coast claims 14 crew deaths. French losses total 2,500,000 and British losses rise to unspecified prior totals.
Francisco Villa with about 500 men attacked Columbus New Mexico, killing at least 16 Americans and burning buildings. U S Cavalry pursued into Mexico. seven soldiers killed and six wounded, with Villa losses priced at over 100 killed and many wounded. Civilian and bandit deaths listed, including named locals.
Washington reports the United States requested from Great Britain a copy of confidential instructions given to British merchant ship commanders. Germany asserts these orders show armed merchant ships are directed to attack German and Austrian submarines despite claiming defense.
Washington supports Colonel Slocum as U S troops push into Mexico chasing Francisco Villa after his raid on Columbus New Mexico that killed American soldiers and civilians. Secretary Lansing conveyed to Mexico's de facto government via Ambassador designate Eliseo Arredondo that no objection would be raised to the action and the troops’ advance.
Count von Bernstorff delivered a memorandum to Secretary Lansing outlining Germany’s stance on armed merchant ships and submarine warfare. It reviews events leading to Germany’s decision, proposes warship rules at the outbreak, and asks the United States to accept the same laws, counting on friendly U.S.-German relations as context. President Wilson will review this with other German documents to decide next steps.
Admiral Fletcher told the House Naval Committee that about 1.5 billion dollars for new ships and a yearly upkeep of 760 million dollars would be needed to double as strong as the world's leading fleet by 1925. He said the United States could afford such protection given its wealth.
Public hearings on Louis D. Brandeis of Boston for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court ended after a month of inquiry. The judiciary subcommittee gave no timetable for reporting to the judiciary committee. Evidence was taken from 39 witnesses led by George R. Nutter as principal presenter.
President Wilson orders 5000 American troops into Mexico to chase Francisco Villa and his bandits dead or alive. General Funston is to lead the expedition with secrecy, aiming to meet about 3000 guerrillas in a mountain theater while Carranza supporters retreat. The move, framed as aid to the Mexican government, may hinge on Carranza and Mexican public support as authorities discuss long term intervention or occupation.
Dallas businessman E. W. Edwards, veteran of the Spanish American War, says a regiment named the Texas Mavericks, 800 men strong, has been organized in advance of the Mexican crisis and awaits government acceptance.
An American rancher was killed when about 200 Mexican bandits crossed the border southeast of Osborne Junction, Arizona, according to reports reaching here.
A London dispatch reports official German casualties totaling 2,667,372. The figure reflects confirmed losses across battles and operations up to the present reporting period.
A Juarez report from General Gavira via General Bertaini says Villa aims to attack the 500 Mormons at Casas Grandes Chihuahua as he moves toward the Mormon Colony in El Paso Texas.
About 1200 Carranza troops arrived at Palomas six miles south of Columbus guided by a black and white flag to prevent confusion with bandits, as American soldiers monitored the border area.
A January letter found among General Villa’s papers shows him inviting General Emiliano Zapata to march north and join in an attack on the United States. Villa writes he will not shell fellow Mexicans again and will organize to strike Americans on their soil, declaring Mexico as a land of the free.
An advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a harmless, effective remedy for constipation in children. It claims a coated tongue indicates need, promises relief within hours, and advertises a 60 cent bottle with directions for all ages. The piece also notes Italy exports hair valued at 3 to 4 million dollars annually.
It takes the fire out of a burn or scald quickly by applying Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh to the inflamed skin. Apply lightly at once to cool the area and prevent further irritation. Keep a bottle on hand for accidents as makers of alarm clocks are noted for strong business.
An advertisement promotes Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer claiming it darkens gray hair without dye and improves scalp health. It cites a large bottle priced 650c and offers a money back guarantee, with mailing address in Memphis Tennessee.
A fragmentary quote trades taunts about pursuing a man across cities. The narrator plans to chase the target to Fort Scott Keokuk Moberly and beyond, vowing to “get even” before cornering him and continuing the chase to distant places.
Mrs Oldcastle praises her daughter as she tours the Billingtons palace wing. The hostess notes Josiah wanted a desk but chose a vocabulary set to match the refined room, remarking it costs less but looks fitting in the upscale interior.
A Wisconsin woman describes near nervous collapse from overwork and illness and credits stopping tonics. She reports relief after replacing tonics with Grape Nuts and milk, improving sleep and gaining weight within two weeks. The Postum Co. note appears at end.
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