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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1916

Page

10

Senate debates Villa coup and Mexican action

Senate grapples with Villa’s Columbus massacre and calls to use armed force in Mexico. McCumber urges President to deploy troops. Ayshurst pushes 500000 volunteer force. Stone urges prudence pending formal state department briefing as Culberson supports immediate pursuit of bandits across the border.

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Villa Threatens to Avenge Recognition of Carranza by U. S.

The report notes Francisco Villa angrily vows Americans will suffer for U S recognition of Carranza after his defeat near Columbus New Mexico Julio Garcia a Mexican cowboy said Villa spoke of retaliation while Camped 20 miles south of the line The piece covers congressional reaction and presidential authority debates about sending troops into Mexico with voices from Representatives Smith Hernandez Miller Slayden Taggart and others and cites constitutional and international law precedents.

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Senator La Follette Defends Congressional Warning Powers

In a Senate speech Senator La Follette argues Congress has the right to warn citizens about belligerent ships and to act in foreign relations. He challenges President Wilson’s secrecy in diplomacy, defends keeping out of the European war, and says Congress should have spoken to avert a looming disaster at Vera Cruz. He criticizes the administration for demanding silence and urges Congress to express views and counsel.

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Burton Receives Ovation From Senate Crowd

Former Senator Theodore E. Burton of Ohio drew an ovation on the Senate floor yesterday while four other possible Republican nominees—Weeks Cummins Borah and Alden Smith—were present in the chamber for a brief moment.

Theodore E. Burton Ohio Senate

Villa Declared War Plan Against United States in Oct

Columbus N M March 10 Papers dropped by Francisco Villa in his flight after yesterday’s attack on Columbus showed he had decided last October to wage war against Americans. The documents trace his campaign from Sonora to Agua Prieta and include a suspected mine confiscation plot near Colonia Moreloy with pledges of Mexican residents to support Villa. A $25 000 gold receipt from the Consolidated Cananea Copper Company appears to fund efforts after Villa’s retreat, while a January 6 1916 letter invites Emiliano Zapata to join a northward assault on the United States. Villa blames Carranza for losses at Agua Prieta and says Mexico’s sovereignty was invaded by U S actions at Douglas, Ariz.

Culberson Texas Villa Uwa Columbus N. Mex United States Stona Committee On Foreign Relations Gov Coke Rio Zapata Francisco Villa Sonora Agua, Prieta Colonia Moreloy di Tigre Carranza Mexico Consolidated Cananea Copper Company Nueco Agua Prieta Cananea Ven O Emiliano- Zapata Papora San Geronimo Chihuahua Magdalena Bay Mexican National Railroad

De La Barra Backs U. S. Invasion and Anarchy

New York March 10 It is up to the United States to exterminate Francisco Villa and his brigands and pursue them without regard to consequences De la Barra former President of Mexico and former Ambassador in Washington says intervention has come He believes Carranza cannot control the situation and that American troops may enter Mexico to destroy Villa He urges a strong hand in Mexico to stamp out anarchy and prevent further uprisings that threaten Americans.

Congress of the United States Mexico Mexiico Carranza de la Barra Washington Villa U. S Senator Stone Representative Flood Flood House Senate Congress

Wilson launches U S assault on Villa in Mexico

President Wilson orders troops to pursue Villa across the border, aiming to end the massacres and deter further U S involvement. Generals plan secrecy, with border towns guarded and infantry deployed while Navy stays restrained. Carranza signals potential cooperation. Congress reacts with cautious approval as administration seeks to limit debate.

Wilson U.S Mexico Villa National Guard Navy

Senate panel votes against Smith nomination to District excise board

By six to five, the District committee moved to report adversely to the Senate on R. G. Smith for the District excise board. Two Democratic Senators joined Republicans. absentees would tilt eight to six. The subcommittee and majority cited mismanagement and noncompliance with excise law. Chairman John Walter Smith will present the adverse report. The nomination will be postponed briefly then debated.

Senate R. G. Smith Martin Virginia Pomerene Ohio Republicana Excise Board Gen. Smith John Walter Smith

District power plant bill and District excise board nomination

The District of Columbia committee ordered an adverse report on R G Smith for the District excise board. Senator Norris urged favorable, early reporting of the Great Falls power plant bill. In the House, debate on the appropriations bill delayed action on the Borland rider, with a near agreement to take it up today.

Senate District of Columbia R. G. Smith Norris Great Falla

Railroads Bills Move in Congress Rayburn and Adams Proposals

The House Interstate Commerce Committee reported favorably on bills by Rayburn and Adams to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to examine all railroad correspondence and to veto new railroad securities. A Senate resolution for a broad inquiry into interstate transportation and government ownership was also approved for reporting. A Newlands bill to expand I C C to nine members and divide duties was advanced, with a joint Senate House subcommittee to study interstate commerce and utilities.

House Rayburn Adams Interstate Commission Senate Interstate Commerce Commission Interstate Commerce Committee Adam Bon Georgia Interstate Commerce Commissioners Commission Newlands Joint Congressional Inquiry Committee Congress Interstate Commerce Committees

Arbitration extended in Washington street railway strike talks

After three days of secret talks the District commissioners extended negotiations with the Washington Railway and Electric and Capital Traction companies. Arbitration may begin tomorrow if no agreement is reached, extending proceedings through March 15. Secretary Wilson and district officials attended as unions and railways agreed to another day of talks at the District building.

Washington Railway and Electric Capital Traction Companies Secretary of Labor Wilgon Newman Labor Wilson Brownlow George E. Hamilton J. H., Hanna Carll Capital Traction Company Clarence P. King W. H. Ham J. T. Moffett Washington Railway and Electric Company George A. Wilburt H. T. Jones F. M. Thompson H. L. White Hi . Cookman J. L. Gaither

Ransdell Answers Root in Senate Over Belgium Policy

Louisiana Senator Joseph E. Ransdell denounces former Senator Elihu Root in a Senate speech titled The Silence of Elihu. He argues Root’s silence on Wilsonian pan American policy and questions Root’s stance on Belgium’s invasion and the Panama affair, praising Latin American policy while accusing Root of suppressing truth and acting with partisan politics.

Elihu Root Joseph E. Ransdell Louisiana Elihu Senate Root Wilson Ransdell United States Germany Hel Siam

Borland Rider Move Delayed as House Debates Bill

Prolonged talks on the appropriation bill delayed action on the Borland rider. Borland attends session with an iron clad point-of-order substitute to be offered when the reading reaches the under. Foss of Minos presented a clerk drafted argument claiming longer hours for a government clerk do not save costs. Speaker Clark announced a civil service union protest against the rider, following a union meeting Thursday night.

Borland Representative Foss Minos Clark Civil Service Employes’ Union American Federation of Labor

Cummins Launches Presidential Campaign in Des Moines

Senator Cummins opened his presidential bid with Iowa staff in Des Moines as Charles Rawson arrived to lead Cummins headquarters. John T. Adams joined as Rawson's assistant after a Republican in Congress meeting to map campaign plans. The Minnesota primary will test the Cummins effort against Henry D. Estebrook.

Cummins Charles Rawson Des Moines Iowa John T. Adams Dubuque Rawson Congress Minnesota Henry D. Estebrook New York Nebraska

Probate court probate notices for Leonard and Hart estates

Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Probate Court notices for Estate of Michael G Leonard deceased No 22407 seeking probate and letters testamentary by Samuel H Walker with appearances set for April 17 1916 at 10 am to show cause. Similar notice for Estate of Henry Hart deceased No 22457 with appearance set for April 1916 at 10 am to show cause. Published in Washington Law Reporter and The Washington Post.

Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia Michael G Leonard Samuel H Walker Beshington Patrick Leonard Riverside Beira Michael C. Leonard Washington Law Reporter Washington Post Walter J. McCoy W Taylor Wills District of Columbia Supreme Court OF & District OF Colombia Henry Hart Ancle Hurt Helra Hurt Waal On James Tan Wits Cobie Te Court Mary Houlihon Derenard Asid Margaret B Curtin Joseph Gayern Jonathan Walter I McCo James Tanner Alfred B. Leet

Notice of Probate Admin in District of Columbia

Notices announce letters testamentary in estates of Emma Y Behnelder Hans, Hiwerd I Schneider and Charles Willard Bayes. Claimants must file by specified dates in 1916 1917. officials include Linda Hahn Continental Trust Company James Tanner George W Offutt Jr Frank S Bright Rosa P Hates Myer Cohen and William C Taylor.

Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia Linda Hahn Thirty Sfth Street Continental Trust Company Frank & Bright James Anngr Hegister District of 1 Columbia George W. Offutt, Jr Frank S. Bright Trna Hiwerd I Frank & Brighi ‘Trust James Tanner Register of Wills Myer CO Washington, D .C Charles Willard Bayes Rosa P Hates Myer Cohen Woodward Washington DC William C Taylor

Probate notices and name change in District of Columbia

Notices of probate in Washington DC for Mary Houlihon Derenard and Mary E Baldwin with letters testamentary issued to Margaret B Curtin and Josephine C McDonald, plus notices of administration for Francis S Deland and others. Includes a name change petition for Benjamin Shapiro. Proceedings list dates in 1916 with return days and publication requirements.

District of Columbia Commissioners announce public hearing on sidewalk and curb upgrades

February 28 1916 notice states DC Commissioners plan numerous sidewalk and curb improvements across multiple streets. A public hearing will be held March 15 1916 at the Dietrich Building for interested parties to object. Costs are itemized per block and assessed on adjacent lots in numerous squares and streets across Northwest Northeast and Southwest sections.

Office OF the Commissioners OF the District of Columbia Washington, D. C Commissionera Dietrich New Hampshire Avenue V Street 16Th Street Columbia Road 15Th Street U Street 33Th Street 85Th Place A5th Place I Street 5Th Place aSth Street Sth Street N Street O Street 6Th Street Y Street 24Th Street 26Th Street Buchanan Street Georgia Avenue Iowa Avenue Lamont Street Keefer Place Lamont v Street Ontario Road Euclid Street 5Th Street Upshur Street Grant Circle Belmont Road Alley Lemont Street Park Road Shermac Avenhe Morton Streel Wisconsin Arenas Macomb Street Newark Street 1Th Street Dahlin Street 7Th Street Ath Street Allison Street Town Avenue Rock Creek Church Road Varnom Street Hock Creek Church Road Ashur Street Meridias Place Center Street F Street Florida Avenue New York Avenue Massachusetts Avenue R Street Connecticut Barry Place Bladens Road L Street 24 Street Suh Street Sun Street 5 Street Capitol Avenue Mt. Givet Road Fenwick Street Lawrence Street 18Th Street 14Th Street Neal Street Montello Avenue Trinidad Avenue Irving Street Jackson Street Square Perry Street 12Th Street Florida Arenue 2Nd Streets Blk Street M Street 8Th Street Ot Street Maine Avenue Work Olivess Chas W. Eelonera

Proposals invited by DC Commissioners for supplies 1916

The Office of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia calls sealed proposals for stationery printing books furniture hardware and more for the fiscal year 1916 17. Sealed bids due April 4 1916 at 2 pm with forms from the Purchasing Officer District Building Room 820.

Commissioners OF the District of Columbia Washington D. C Oliver Hewman Louis Brownlow Charles Katz Donly Commissioners Secretary of the Board of Commissioners District District Building, Unt Western High School B5th R Street Washington, DC Derment GLI Newman Io W. Kutz

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