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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
1
Hundreds of spectators gather near the international boundary to witness the expeditionary force begin its march as American troops chase Pancho Villa in northern Mexico.
Crown Prince pauses to bring reinforcements before Verdun as French succeed in retaking part of ground lost to Germans in a recent assault on Bithincourt.
Washington reports no request from General Carranza for a delay and no reply to Secretary Lansing’s note on border pursuit of bandits. Meanwhile Congress increases the regular army to about 120000, with recruiting offices reopening and volunteers flocking nationwide. State and war departments note Carranza’s attitude remains unclear as they press ahead with mobilization.
General Obregon directs Carranza officers to aid the American expedition against Villa while mutiny fears grow among troops at Ojinaga. Reports say Colonel Rojas was killed by his own regiment. civilians crossing from El Paso face insults as troops remain confined to barracks in Juarez with alcohol sales restricted.
American forces moved into Mexico sixty miles west of Columbus following Pancho Villa’s raid on the border. Regiments arrived in Columbus to replace vacated camps as the first air squadron and cavalry units prepared for further advance. Local spectators witnessed the march as censorship kept armament details secret.
General J. J. Pershing with more than four thousand troops began the pursuit of Francisco Villa in Mexico on March 15. Pershing reported crossing the international boundary just south of Columbus. Updates on progress will be sent to General Funston, though immediate reports were not expected.
The day in Congress reports an adopted resolution to bring the mobile army to full strength immediately and an urgent deficiency appropriation bill totaling 4,260,400 for military and urgent needs. Brandeis nomination hearings wrap as subcommittees adjourned. House testimony and debates cover fiscal and defense measures with adjournment set for Thursday noon.
Weather report for 24 hours ending yesterday notes maximum and minimum temperatures around 56 to 62 degrees with a southwesterly wind. Military movements report Col. George A. Dodd entering Mexico west of Columbus, aimed at engaging Villa. Pershing’s force plans to advance, with Carranza’s Pajamas garrison joining as scouts. censorship loosens but details stay guarded. Continued on page two.
The United States issued sweeping orders to customs at seaports and along the Mexican border to stop shipments of arms, ammunition, or explosives to Mexico except for shipments clearly meant for the de facto government. Officials fear a large consignment intended for Villa was about to go south, with possible European backing for his forces.
March 5 report that Admiral Winston announces no ships of the Pacific fleet are set for movement beyond drills and ordinary patrols. No southward mobilization is planned amid the Mexican situation. The protected cruiser Coveland, then off the Central American coast, is ordered to San Diego and will arrive about March 6.
Copenhagen reports Germany plans a new mine field south of the Øresund next week to block the Baltic passage. The move comes amid fears a British flotilla may force the sound and reach the Baltic.
Russian forces advance swiftly toward the Mesopotamian frontier and near Kut el Amara, aiming to cut the northern railway and isolate the Bagdad field army. British operations push into Mesopotamia and Sollum ports, while Verdun battles continue along from Belgium to the Vosges.
General dela Croix predicts Verdun third phase will fail German offensives. He cites strong repelling means and an Allied liberating offensive when the hour comes. Deputies Lauraine and Pate report provisioning work proceeds on an enlarged auto mobile track service easing railway gaps.
Berlin reports an official Navy inquiry clears Germany of involvement in the sinking of the Norwegian bark Sirius. The investigation concludes no German submarine was responsible for the vessel’s loss. Overseas News Agency carries the remote dispatch.
Officials resigned to the possibility that many days may pass before definite information is received. Washington 19 remains patient as authorities monitor developments and await official word on the expedition status.
Washington reports that despite 6000 troops under General Pershing entering Mexico, officials say cooperation from Carranza forces eased fears of clashes with bandits. Officials emphasize secrecy limits and expect only terse official messages if battles occur, with no detailed casualty or plan disclosures.
Washington March 11 Three Democrats Bailey Keating and Vandyke oppose repeal of the free sugar clause under the Underwood Simmons tariff arguing it would raise sugar price and divert funds to the sugar trust. debate continues with votes expected tomorrow as Republicans assail the move.
Washington reports General Carranza expressed sincere respect for President Wilson and confidence in his concern for the Mexican people to T. A. Coleman a wealthy Texas stockman who traveled with him on Sunday the 12th upon his return from the border region.
William Lorimer, former U S senator, sat as the trial opened on charges tied to a bank collapse. Assistant district attorney Holly read the opening as Lorimer denied wrongdoing while admitting large personal loans and family overdrafts at the bank.
A strike at Corn Products in Argon leads to gunfire injuring George Mademos as a food truck arrives at the yard. Deputies, struck with rocks and stones, retreat to a nearby drug store while guards and pickets exchange shots in front of the offices.
Cook county grand jury opened an inquiry into a banquet soup served February 10 at the University club in honor of Archbishop Mundelein. Indictment of former assistant chef Jean Crones is being sought, according to Assistant State's Attorney Duvat.
Washington reports plans to equip an army aviation school with armored warplanes. Aircraft will include two-seat and three-seat types speeds of 90 and 95 mph, with steel plating to protect the pitot, observer, and engines. Machines will mirror types sent to Europe for Allied air forces.
News from Nogales Arag and Nogales Sonora confirms American troops crossed the international line. Crowds gathered, no excitement. Carranza orders withdrawal of Yaqui campaign units to concentrate on the border, with a pamphlet urging calm and detailing diplomacy.
Quiet preparations in Los Angeles on March 15 as authorities and communities brace for possible trouble from rising nationalist sentiment among the Mexican population in and around the city. Police and civic groups monitor tensions and urge calm while organizing safety steps.
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