World’s Doings Of Current Week Digest
Vice President Marshall celebrated his 62nd birthday on Tuesday March 14. Germany again attacked Verdun while Danes discuss a $20,000,000 sale of the Danish West Indies. Villa and followers shift eastward as U.S. and Mexican forces move to capture Villa. California editors face trial for mailing revolt incitements. San Francisco jail escape of seven women. New Jersey grand jury declines to indict a woman for killing her abuser. Romania’s stance influences Bulgaria’s divisions. Wisconsin lab finds grain alcohol feasible gasoline substitute. Manitoba votes prohibition 2 to 1, May 31 law to close many clubs. Congress debates defense, while the Punitive Expedition in Mexico looms. Keith Dalrymple’s fortune rises to $400,000 as he is found alive after presumed death. Obregon named Mexico’s war minister. Aguilar foreign minister. A wave of departures and city unease as Chinese suspect tong war linkages. Oakland’s Chow Chong linked to a tong war. police plan name publication of intoxication offenders. Taft survives a bear attack on Birch Lake with help from companions. A machine gun failure and a wind-blanketed era near 15 degrees below zero in the North. National Housewives League calls a boycott on agar and possibly tissues.
Troops to March into Mexico in Light Order
Columbus New Mexico reports officers ordered expeditionary forces to carry only packable equipment. Surplus gear to be left behind to speed movement and ensure essential sustenance and ammunition for mountain guns. Description of distributed ammo and final gear for engineers and artillery.
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Carranza Forces Press Fight for Villa S Captures
Washington reports indicate the de facto government is mounting a supreme effort to capture Villa and his bandits with its own troops. No official sign that General Funston's orders were changed. War Department not advised on border move timing. Congress acts by authorizing a large mobile force draft amid border tensions.
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General Gonzales to Fill Border Regiments Soon
Fragmentary wartime note describes orders to increase infantry cavalry and artillery strength on the border. It cites staff suggestions and a weakened border force after expeditions. Vera Cruz forces face similar issues with skeleton units and small company strengths.
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U S Army Ordered To Dispatc Villa In Mexico
President Wilson ordered American troops to advance into Mexico to pursue Francisco Villa and his bandits dead or alive. Major General Funston leads the force toward Villa’s mountain stronghold as Carranza’s government weighs its response and a broader intervention.
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Allies Refuse to Disarm Vessels Amid Diplomatic Talks
Washington reports that the Entente powers declined to accept Secretary Lansing’s circular proposing a formal disarmament of belligerent merchant ships. Alliances indicate no favor for the plan and formal replies are awaited. Earlier embassy advices claimed naval arms for defense were necessary against submarine warfare. Packing Cases Settled in Washington as exporters secure long-term contracts.
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Hair Curling In Fatal, Tattle, Wash Miss Stella Castiel Victim
Miss Stella Castiel a 20 year old domestic servant was fatally burned at her apartments 1101 Fifth avenue about 4 30 in the afternoon The alcohol lamp she held in her lap exploded and set her clothing on fire causing fatal burns over her body at the scene or shortly after cleanup investigators reported the incident.
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Mexican military governor urges punitive expedition into Mexico
A garbled telegram from Gen P. Elina Galles, military governor of Sonora, asks General Carranza to form a de facto Mexican government and support a punitive expedition into Merico. Douglas and Aris express regret that conditions are such.
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Salem hosts irrigation and rural credit conference ends
The Salem state capitol closes a third session on formulating proposed constitutional amendments to finance rural credits and state aid for irrigation and drainage. Delegates outline two committees, draft measures with the attorney general, and anticipate another meeting within months to push the measures to the polls.
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Villa Raid On Columbus Shocks U S
Reports from Columbus New Mexico describe Francisco Villa leading about 1600 men in a raid into U S territory. At least 16 Americans were killed and many buildings burned before Villa’s forces retreated across the border. US troops pursued into Mexico with casualties on both sides.
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