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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1916
Page
1
Pancho Villa is near Parral with 2000 followers terrorizing the district. American forces under Funston and Pershing reported movement from Satevo but suffer long communications gaps. Border unrest grows as officials clash and famine drives Villista sympathy in the region.
Reports claim Carranza warns that all natives south of the border face action if American troops withdraw. Juarez base informed that orders come from Queretaro while Veracruz and U.S. officials verify arms shipments. tensions rise amid mutiny fears and possible cross border conflict.
Three Americans and a Spaniard, all Southern Pacific Railroad employees in Mexico, were murdered by bandits near Rosario Sinaloa. Burke, station agent at Morado, and three other railroad men were killed as a handcar was halted nine miles south of Rosario. United States agent Keys secured the bodies and ordered their shipment to Mazatlan.
London April 6 the cabinet considers the whole question of obtaining recruits for the army and will announce its decision before Easter Premier Asquith said in the house of commons this afternoon His reply to married men pushing for single men first and to leaders demanding compulsory service was noncommittal Unionist leaders pressed for an immediate decision from Andrew Bonar Law threatening a motion of want of confidence if the answer is unsatisfactory
Rio de Janeiro reports that a sedition movement led by federal deputy Mauricio Lacerda was crushed by police. Authorities opened an inquiry after arrests for allegedly inciting army and police elements to overthrow the government and create a parliamentary republic.
Elyria Ohio April 6 fifteen secret indictments returned by Lorain county grand jury against looters at Amherst wreck scene. Investigators say more than 320000 in cash and jewelry stolen. only 11 cash recovered and no jewelry turned in. Sheriff Whitney reports recovery of a ten dollar bill and a diamond ring taken from the wreck site.
A Chicago dispatch reports Theodore Roosevelt’s interest in a 1916 keynote may shift Republican plans. Subcommittee to name a temporary Coliseum convention chair. Hilley expected to announce Mann as keynote speaker. Roosevelt allies oppose Mann yet concede defeat possible. Lodge supporters disrupt Massachusetts slate amid Weeks candidacy and Roosevelt delegation tensions.
Two men entered the First National Bank of Houston and left with about 15000 in cash after placing a note threatening shooting on the counter. Cashier Joseph McNutt, alone at noon, described the robbers who fled in a waiting automobile. $3000 in gold and silver remained. Police scoured the area but made no arrest as detectives pursued the suspects.
Reports describe the sinking of the liner Simla in the Mediterranean with many casualties. United States officials deny plans to withdraw Mexican expedition forces and confirm rail and road supply efforts to Pershing. Soldiers face shortages and rough marches as investigations examine German submarine attacks and neutral ship rights.
According to a dispatch to the London Daily Mail a large transport of the entente has been sunk off the west coast of Greece with many lives reported lost though no official confirmation has yet been issued.
Paris reports a German submarine was sunk today by a squadron of French and British warships. The crew was captured, according to the ministry of marine.
London April 7 The Evening Standard reports Lord Derby resigns as chairman of the joint naval and military air service board citing time demands from recruiting work. It says the post may go to Earl Curzon and notes Lord Montagu is also resigning from the board. No confirmation of Curzon offer or resignations has been received.
Deutsche Bank reports net profits of 12,410,700 dollars for the past year, up from 10,268,000 the year before. A dividend of 12 1 2 percent was paid, with the previous year showing a 10 percent gain. Berlin reports the announcement, via Sayville wireless.
48 Lost on British Liner Sussex Case Proves Knotty Both Sides Gain Near Verdun Senate for Volunteer Plan Indiana Inctorses Fairbanks Big Funds for Royal Women Roosevelt Will Stand Pat British Gala on the Tigris Zeppelins Attack Iron Works Berlin Asks U. S. for Data 20 Apache Scouts Ready Wilson Lauda Coast Survey District Court News Editorial Comment Society Sporting Events Results on the Turf Tournament Bowling Scores Financial Local News in Brief
Prince Nicholas of Greece writes from London to Lord Burnham urging harsher entente treatment and denies Greek intrigue. He says Greek maritime routes are paralyzed, causing near famine, cites submersibles, and defends Greece’s stance on the Greco-Serbian treaty and Dardanelles strategy while noting Britain’s growing public understanding.
Special cable from Paris reports Thomas Nelson Page ambassador to Italy and his wife are in the Hotel Crillon awaiting a ship as Baltic sailing was canceled. Page had expected to reach Liverpool to see his wife off for America due to a brother’s illness but now faces an indefinite delay while he and his wife await instructions and new passage.
British and French forces face heavy German attacks near St Eloi and Verdun as German gains at Haucourt threaten French positions. Paris reports continued fighting along a wide front from Malancourt to Douaumont with both sides claiming advances and repulsion of counterattacks.
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