davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21
CONTINUE ATTACKS
FOUGHT ALL NIGHT
Terrific Fighting is Continued
With Germans AggreS-
SOrS Near Verdun.

International News Service:
PARIS. March 21.-The terrific
attacks Of the Germans against the
French positions in Malancourt
wood. northwest OF Verdun. were
continued throughout the night.
From their new positions in the
eastern part of the wood the Ger
mans launched violent assaults
against the French lines in the
southeastern part Cknown as Avo-
court woody, which they finally sue
ceeded in taking although they suf-
fered enormous losses.
Efforts Of the Teutons 10 debouch
from the wood failed.
(Malancourt wood is about seven
miles northwest of Verdun on the
west bank of the Meuse)
The text Of the official COM
munique follows:
force Of the enemy which had
broken into our lines north OF
Boesinghe bridge was Immediately
driven out by our counter attack.
I'm the Argonne our artillery is
showing great activity on the south
ern border of Cheppy forest.
West of the Meuse the Germans
made numerous attacks during the
night renewing their assaults
against our Avocourt- Malancourt
front, where a bombardment with
shells Of large caiiber has continued
without interruption. Their attacks
were accompanied by the throwing
of liquid fire by attachments of sol
diers carrying special apparatus
Despite the severe losses inflicted
by our fire the enemy succeeded af-
ter a hand-to-hand battle in captur-
ing the southeastern part of Malan-
court woods. which we occupied and
which bore the name Of Bots
d'Avocourt (Avocourt wood. All
the efforts Of the enemy TO debouch
from the woods were checked.
The night was quiet in the other
sectors of the Verdun region"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21
SAVES WOMAN AND
HER AID FROM CHAIR
COmmuteS Sentence of Wife
Who Killed Husband to
Life Imprisonment.

international News Service:
RALEIGH. y. g.. March 21-Gov.
Locke Craig today saved from death
in the electric chair Mrs. Ida Bell
Warren. who had been sentenced TO
death on March 81 for the murder
OF her husband. The governor grant
ed a Communication Of sentence to
Mrs. Warren and also TO Samuel r.
Christy. her accompIice. IN the
murder, making the punishment life
Imprisonment.
The governor took his action after
a hearing that lasted for several
hours Many organizations i'm North
Carolina had protested against the
proposed execution of Mrs. Warren
who was the first white woman ever
sentenced in North Carolina 10 die
in the electric chair.
Mrs Warren and Christy killed
q. J. Warren. the woman's husband.
on Aug. Is. 1914 The wife chloro-
formed Warren as he slept and then
called Christy who strangled the
helpless man 20 death. Warren s
body was stuffed into a trunk and
taken eight miles 10 a creek into
which it was thrown after heavy
weights had been attached. 4 heavy
rain washed up the body and the ar
rest and conviction OF the pair fol-
lowed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21
Railroads Say
Postal Rates in
Bill Are Unfair
international News Service:


WASHINGTON. March 2I-The
executives Of a number Of the larger
railroad systems Of the country to-
day appealed TO the senate postofhce
committee 10 amend the pOstOffice
appropriation bill so that the fixing
Of rates for carrying the mails would
be turned over 10 the interstate
commerce commission. The chief
speech was made by Samuel Rea
president of the Pennsylvania rail-
way system. who declared the bin.
as il passed the house. discrimin-
ates against the railroads inasmuch
as il failed properly 10 compensate
them for carrying the parcel post
mail
other speakers were L. r. John
son. Of the Norfolk and Western:
s. NJ. FELTON,, Chicago, Greatwestern;
w. n. Truesdale. Delaware, Lack
awanna and Western. J. NJ. Dic6in-
son. the Rock Island; Frank Trum-
bull. Chesapeake and Ohio: A. II.
Smith. New York Central. and W. j.
Harrih han. the SeabOard air line.
At the same time a petition signed
by 81 railroad presidents was filed
with the committee endorsing the
plan to increase the powers of the
interstate commerce commission.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21
REPUBLICANS TO CHOOSE
TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN

International News Service:
CHICAGO, March 21.-When the
republican national committees SUBJ
committee went into session today
the chief duty before adjournment
vas the selection Of a temporary
chairman Of the national convention
which begins here on June Z.
OF the party leaders considered
by the committee at its meeting yes
terday the selection before the be-
ginning Of the final session today ap-
peared TO lie between James II.
Mann, congressman from Illinois;
Warren G. Harding OF Ohio, and
Nicholas Murray Butler Of New
York other names considered
were those Of PhiIander c. Knox,
Pennsylvania: Gov. Mccall and Sen.
Lodge Of Massachusetts; Former
Gov. Hadley OF Missouri. and L. S.
sen. William T. BOrah OF Idaho.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21
ROCKEFELLER GIVES TO
EIGHT COLLEGES IN YEAR

International News Service:
NEW YORK, March 21.-Dona-
tions of S1.275.OOO were made to
eight educational institutions by
John ID. Rockefeller's general edu-
cation board during the past year,
according TO second installment of
the annual report made. public to-
day.
The appropriations follow:
Vanderbilt university, Nashville,
Tenn. $3OO,O 600 toward a total fund
OF $1,000. 900.
Goucher college. Baltimore. Nd.
S250.000 toward total fund of
100000.
Vassar college. Poughkeepsie. y.
Y. 100000 toward a total fund of
$1.OOO,OOO.
Ohio Wesleyan university, Della
ware. O.. $4,000 toward a total
fund of 100000.
Denison university, Granville, O.,
$125,0OO toward a total fund OF
100000.
Colorado. college. Colorado Springs
Colo. $125.OOO toward a total fund
of 100000.
Pomona college. Claremont, Calf,
100000 toward a total fund OF
100000.
Davidson college. Davidson. y. c.,
$4,000 toward a total fund Of $780,
600.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21
BRITISH DEFEAT
GERMAN SHIPS
Torpedo DeStrOyerS Engage
in Running Battle in the
North Sea.
TAKE YOUR CHOICE
BERLIN OR LONDON
InternationaI Newa Service:


BERLIN, March 21.-German de-
stroyers defeated British destroyers
in a naval battle off the coast Of Bel
GUM yesterday, the admiralty an
nounced today. After several direct
hits by the German gunners the
enemy withdrew from the engage
ment. the official statement says.
LONDON. March 21.-Three Ger
man torpedo destroyers were defeat
ed in a running battle with four
British vessels of the same type off
the Belgian coast on Monday. Off
cial announcement Of the battle, the
first sea clash in the North sea for
many months, was issued by the ad-
miralty today.
The German destroyers fed to the
German naval base established at
Zeebrugge, but two of them were hit
by shots from the pursuing British
vessels. Four British sailors were
wounded.
The admiralty's statement follows:
Yesterday morning four British
destroyers sighted three German de-
stroyers off the Belgian coast. The
Germans Immediately turned and
ran for Zeebrugge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21
viii Draw Up Agreement With
Carranza Calling For AC-
ton Against Com
mon Enemy"
PROVIDES FOR USE OF
RAILROADS BY EITHER
Action Follows Long Session
of Wilson With His Cabinet
When Situation is Thor
OughIy Discussed.
Internatlonal - -

International News Service:
WASHINGTON. March 21.-Pres't
Wilson today decided upon the for
nation OF a protocol TO be signed by
representative Of the United States
and the de facto government Of Mex
leo, providing for cooperative move
ments TO extermine a common en-
envy namely Francisco Villa.
The decision was reached az a
long cabinet meeting. Immediately
following the meeting. Sec'y Of War
Baker went into conference with
Gen. Mccain. judge advocate OF the
army. concerning the armys needs,
which will have to be outlined in
the agreement
Provisions Of Protocol
The protocol, i'm substance. viii
provide for:
Cooperation between the mill
itary forces of the United States and
those OF The de facto Mexican gov
eminent toward the determination
Of common enemy-in this case,
villa
1.-THE right Of either government
TO send troops across the border in
pursuit OF bandits and 10 continue
such pursuit indefinitely until the
bandits either are captured or killed.
3.-Common use of the railroads
Of both countries for movement OF
supplies and munitions TO troops so
engaged.
Every efforf, il was said by mem
bers OF the cabinet, viii be extended
by this government TO make easier
the task of First Chief Carranza in
organizing and maintaining a stable
government south Of the Rio Grande.
The legal forces Of the state and
war departments were put immedi-
ately 10 work on the agreement fol-
lowing the cabinet meeting
Wants Road For Supplies Only.
Il will be emphasized in the pro-
tocol that the United States does
not want the use Of Mexican rail-
roads for transportation OF its
troOps-but for supplies only IL
is not believed that the Mexican
people. excitable in any event would
take kindly 20 Mexican railroads
being utilized to transport enemy
troops.
The agreement viii be an the main
an acceptance by the Wilson admin
'stration Of the suggestions made
yesterday by Eliseo Arredondo. Car
ranza's anbassad ord designate. 10
Acting Sec'y OF State Polk. There
are details. Mr.. Polk said. which
viii be changed ar the instance OF
the state department.
Whether the agreement VIII be
forwarded 10 First Chief Carranza
through Designate Arredondo here
OF Special Agent Rogers. now with
him at Queretar0. has not been de-
cided.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21
ATTACKS PLATE BILL.

International News Service:
WASHINGTON, March 21.-Sen.
Warren G.. Harding of Ohio in a
sensational attack on the Tillman
armor plate bill in the senate today
charged that ammunition manufac-
tured by the government has been
shown by actual test To be greatly
inferior TO privately produced cart
ridges.
The machine guns which failed
TO work at Columbus. y. NJ. were Of
federal adoption and anufacture.
and had displaced arms which were
produced by private enterprise" de-
ciared Sen. Harding.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21
GET LONG REPORT.

International News Service:
WASHINGTON, March p. - AL
though a very lengthy report was
received from Gen. Funston today
reviewing the general situation
along the border its contents were
withheld by the war department. II
was stated that the dispatch gave
no new details OF the reported fight
ing between villa and the Carran-
zista forces OF Gen. Canoq. It's gen.
eral tenor, officials said, was Of a
reassuring nature.
The question OF arranging a gen
eral agreement with the de facto
government which would set forth
in exact terms under what circum-
stances the forces of the United
States and Mexico shall operate
against bandits in each others ter
ritory was scheduled TO be the chief
topic Of discussion at today's cabinet
meeting.
Acting Sec'y Polk has recon-
mended that some such arrange
ment be entered into inasmuch as
il will prove of material assistance
TO Carranza in quieting the agitation
against permitting the American ex-
petition TO remain on Mexican ter
ritory.
If the present plans are carried
out the agreement will follow close
~ the lines Of Sec'y I4ansing's tele-
gram as sent 10 Gen. Carranza
specifically setting forth that where
bandit raids take place the troops
Of that nation whose territory is vio-
lated shall be permitted TO pursue
those responsible until they are ex-
terminated.
Depends ON CarranZa Forces.
Execution of such agreement, how
ever. depends entirely upon the posi-
ton taken by the Carranzista forces
now massed along the American
border. So far these troops have
made no trouble for the Americans.
but their attitude is generally de-
scribed as 'sullenIy passive" and il
is admitted that it would not take
very much 10 stir up real trouble.
That is the one thing that the state
and wa departments have been
working 10 prevent. II present con-
ditiOns can be maintained until after
Villa actually is captured or killed.
the Americans viii be Withdrawn In
CONTINUED ON PAGE TEMP
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21

International News Service:
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March q.
Maj. Gen. Funston is now hopeful
that the pursuit of Francisco Villa
VIII reach a successful conclusion
much sooner than has been expected
when Gen. Pershing's expedition
crossed the border Villas destruc-
ton would be assured, according to
the military officials here if Gen.
Carranza would grant American
troops the privilege of using Mexican
railways. Gen. Funston is hopeful
that the first chief will soon act on
the American governments request.
Funston is anxious that the Amer
lean troops task be completed at
the earliest possible moment. for
two reasons:
First the agreement between the
American and Mexican government
is said TO provide that the American
troops shall be withdrawn from
Mexico if Villas trail is lost.
Second, 1t is difficult 10 make the
American soldiers obey all the regu-
| latiOns necessary to prevent sick
ness Typhus fever is raging south
of the border. Typhoid is also
peril. pure drinking water being al,
most unobtainable.
Gen. Funston announced today
that the censorship which has hid
den the military movements along
the border would be greatly modi-
fed.
There is no need for the strictest
censorship now" he said. villa is
so far south Of the border that
the American newspapers cannot
reach him. have directed Gen
Pershing by wireless to give the
correspondents more liberty and ia
cilities"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21
ARGUE TALBOT CASE
BEFORE GOVERNOR
RaIStOn Reserves Decision on
Question of HOnoring
RequlSitiOn.
EternatIonaI Newz servIce .

Information News Service
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, March q.
For more than an hour today. Gov.
Ralston listened 10 counsel for and
against the requisition OF the state
OF Illinois for John W Talbot OF
South Bend wanted in Illinois 10
TO a charge Of libel in which
the name Of Vice Pres't Marshall il
mentioned At the end OF the
hearing the governor reserved his
decision. In the meantime the
papers are being sent back 10 UH-
nois for corrections Talbot con-
tends ne always has been a resident
OF Indiana and not subject 10 the
Jurisdiction of the state Of Illinois.
Talbot was represented by Frank B.
Kistler former state senator. and
William McInerny OF South Bend.
Henry W Bullock represented the
state Of Illinois.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21
VILLA MEN ROUTED.

international News Service;
TORREON. Mexico. March ell
4 band OF villa soldiers was rout-
ed by Carranza troops at Trinidad
according 10 message received
here today The dispatch stated that
is Nillistas were killed and that 16
of their saddle horses were cap
tured. The routed band was one Of
the scattered numbers OF villa fol-
lowers who infest the territory in
this nsighborhood.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21
WILL ASK PARDON FOR
GOVERNORS ASSASSIN

International News Service.
LOUISVILLE. KY. March 21.-
Chairman Of the. state prison board
Daniel O'Sulliyan. made the an
nouncement today that M the next
meeting OF the board. April g. he
viii move for the parole of Henry
Youtsey. serving a life sentence for
the assassination OF Gov William
Goebel. in January. 1900.
Toutsey is the only one O. the al
legged principals in the Goebel assas-
sination now In custody all the
others having been pardoned or ac-
Quilted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21
CRUISER GOES SOUTH.

International News Service:
WASHINGTON. March 21.-The
cruiser North Carolina. with four
hydro-aeroplanes aboard. was today
ordered from Pensacola, Fla. 10 the
naval base at Guantanamo. Officials
said there was no special significance
attached TO the movement OF the
warship.
The navy department was silent
today REGARDING the mission Of the
gunboat Wheeling. which left New
Orleans last night for southern
waters" Officials refused either 10
confirm or deny reports that south
ern waters" meant a Mexican port
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21
Late News Bulletins

committee of the republican national
committee today adjourned without
naming temporary chairman for
the national convention which be-
gins here June Z. The sub-com-
mttee will meet again in April TO
complete arrangements for the con
ventiOn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21

COPENHAGEN. March PA
number of British submarines have
been sighted south of the Cattegat,
says the Dagens Nyheter. The pres
ence Of the British warcraft off the
Swedish coast caused a sensation in
Sweden
a large fiotilla of German torpedo
boats passed through the sound this
morning steaming northward.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21
RIOTS IN IRELAND.
ternatiOnaI News Service

Internau0naI News Service:
DUBLIN, March 21.-Riots re-
sulting from activities OF Sim Fem
agents broke out at Tullamore. so
miles southwest of Dublin. today.
Three police inspectors were shot by
the rioters. but the disorder was
finally quelled. Many members Of
the mob were arrested.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21
CATsUP BOTTLE Is WEAPON.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind March y.
When a Negro attempted to rob a
a waiter hit him over the head with
bottle Of catsup, severely injuring
the intruder. The Negro was ar
rested.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21
Hopeful That Gen. PerShing'S
Expedition Will Reach Sue
CeSSfuI Conclusion Sooner
Than Was Expected.
WASHINGTON SILENT ON
BORDER DEVELOPMENTS
War Department Receives
Long Dispatch From CON-
mander But Says 1t Con-
tainS No New Details.
BULLETIN.
III IIIEIIN.
International News Service:
WITH GIN DErIl CTTNCsS

NtWs NtTNINe.
WITH GEN. PERSHING'S
COLUMN SOMEWHERE IN
MEXICO. VIA WIRELESS TO
COLUMBUS, y. NJ. March I'll
Lieut.. Thomas Bowen of the
United States aviation corps.
was seriously injured today when
his machine fell. IL was stated
that Francisco Villa was Sc
verely defeated by Gen. Car
ranza's forces yesterday, retlr-
ing into the mountains with the
remaining members OF his band.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21
EXPLOSIVE FACTORY IN RUINS.

International News Service:
BLUE RIDGE. Ga, March 21.-
The big explosive factory located al
Copper Hill, was completely destroy
ed this morning by an explosion
which was followed by fire The
defamation was heard for miles. Il
IS reported several persons were in
jured.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21
lnternational ,;ews Service.

PETROGRAD. March q. Cap
ture Of Ispahan the important Per
sian town which became the goal OF
the Russians following the capture
OF Kirmanshah. is announced in an
official dispatch received from Teh-
eran today The Russian forces en-
tered Ispahan on Sunday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21
ADMINISTRATIONS ~

International News Service
JUAREZ, Mexico. March 2L-t0y
courier to Fl PasO. TeeasJ Com
munication with the Carranzista
forces facing villa was cut of early
today.
At the headquarters OF Gen Ca
viera. the Carranza commander here.
a staff officer denied that villa had
been captured OF Killed There was
no explanation OF the severance of
communication.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21

CONSTANTINOPLE. March I'll
That allied warships are still bonn
harding the Turkish defenses on the
Dardanelles intermittently is shown
by the following official statement
issued today:
"Dardanelles: ON the afternoon Of
March 10 a torpedo boat and a
cruiser shelled the neighDorhood Of
Sedd-E Ell ahr and Tekke BurnU. The
bonn bardment was unsuccessful and
the ships soon retired"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21
SENATE AND HOUSE
LIKELY TO CLASH
Preparedness Program May
be Retarded Because
of Differences.
International News Service :

International News Service;
WASHINGTON. March 21.-With-
out objection from Rep. Hay, chair
man of the military affairs commit
tee. the house today adopted with
out debate an amendment TO the
army bill proposed by Rep. Kahn
Of California. giving the president
the right at any time to call into
active service the $4,000 reserves
which will be formed in four years
under the proposed new law
The bill provided that the men
were TO be called into active service
by the president only when war was
imminent Under the amendment
the president can increase the army
at Will by $4,000 without seeking
further authority from congress.
With a certainty that the Hay bill
will receive final approval in the
house before the end OF the week the
big and little army advocates today
were lining up for a clash between
the senate and the house that may
seriously interfere with the prepar-
edness program. The house will
stand by its limit of 10000 men
for the regular army. eXpandable TO
zoe 800 by executive order. The SEN
ate will pass 10y an overwhelming
majority within the next fortnight
the Chamberlain bill making the
regular army limit at war strength
$4,000; creating a volunteer army
Of 261.00O and increasing the ma
tioual guard To 100000 and will fight
hard 10 have its figures accepted by
the house
President Behind HAY Bill.
1t was learned today that the pres
ident viii stand behind the general
principles Of the house measure He
is said 10 be convinced that the Hay
bin is. feasible, but that the Chamber
lain plan is not. The very fact that
the higher army officers have ia
vored the senate proposition has led
20 Investigation as TO motives. in Ger
tain quarters. Information has been
conveyed 10 the white house that the
real reason that the general staff has
favored the senate program is be-
cause il is believed that with il in
effect. IL quickly would be shown
that il is impossible 10 recruit any
such force under the present system
Of pay and allowances and that the
way would thus be opened for COM
pulsory military service.
Chairman Hay and a number Of
his fellow members Of the house
military affairs committee have
carefully Investigated the entire
subject They declare that I viii
be hard work even 20 recruit the
army up 20 the strength provided FOR
in the pending house measure.
Suggestions that the pay Of the
private soldier be increased are op-
posed on all sides.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21

COPENHAGEN. March 21.-Rus-
hynia for an offensive blow against
the AustrO- C erman troops on the
CzartOrusk-Kovel line, according to
Danish war correspondents in Petro-
grad.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21

International News Service
Ell PASO. Texas. March zl--
During the night, according 10 the
Carranza reports. the bandits van
pushed at Las Cruces IN a two-hour
battle Monday formed a junction
with the losers OF the Namiquipa
conflict 10 the n0rthwes- Of Nami-
quipa, only IS miles from the lead
ing American column.
Gen. Gaviera believes that Villas
movement toward the point from
which the American troops were ad-
yancing, was with the hope OF reach
ing an ancient trail a few miles
north OF Samiquipa by which ne
could double back toward BabicOra.
The Vfuistas defeated az Las
Cruces were led by the bandit chief
tain in person. Villa is said 90 have
had about 500 men They were 0p-
posed BY 900 Carranzistas. TIE
battle was fought on the banks q
the Santa Maria river which villa
was attempting 20 cross. The Car
ranzistas held good positions and
were able 10 repulse three different
assaults When the Nillista at
tacks weakened the Carranza troops
took the offensive and drove Villas
forces into headlong fight
Has Large FOrCc.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-21

Occupation of the cities mention
ed in the Rome wireless telegram
would give the Russians complete
control of Armenia and MesOpo-
tamia, cut the ConstantinopleB Bag
dad line of communication and
doom the Turkish army that has
been fighting the British in the Per-
sian gulf theater of war.