10 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1916
Page
1
The Columbus raid by Mexican bandit Villa and 500 men kills at least 19 Americans including a woman. Buildings burn as Villa retreats across the border. 250 U S cavalry pursue, one soldier killed and an officer wounded. Villa loses many men including Lopez. A woman held prisoner describes the raid.
Washington supports Colonel Slocum sending cavalry into Mexico to pursue Francisco Villa after his raid on Columbus New Mexico that killed soldiers and citizens. Secretary Lansing notified Mexico’s ambassador that no objections were expected to be raised.
Advertisement touts sausages made from fresh pork and chosen spices. Distilled herbs replace crude herbs to ease digestion, aligning product with Westfield Pure Food standard. Boxes sold in 1 pound units. dealers urged to stock.
The battle for Verdun pushes to the Meuse eastern bank as French and German forces clash in heavy combat in the ongoing war. Continued on page 10 third column.
Germany declares war on Portugal amid seizures of German ships in Portuguese ports and continued neutrality breaches. Portugal’s support of British troop movements and harbor usage are cited, widening the war to include thirteen nations.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt yesterday rejected the Republican nomination and forbade his name in the Massachusetts primaries. His statement abruptly ends the Young Guard push for a Roosevelt delegation to Chicago, leaving leaders stunned and to confer before deciding next steps.
Former Lieutenant-Governor Cushing Congressman Gardner and Wilfred Lufkin, leader of the Young Guard, were reached by the Post. They declined to comment until they could confer. Roosevelt chieftains signaled the campaign would proceed despite the colonel's wishes, arguing Roosevelt should be drafted by Republicans if nominated.
The United States formally requests permission from Venustiano Carranza to cross the border. The move aims to secure transit or access for operations, signaling a diplomatic step amid border tensions and regional relations.
United States troops who clashed with Villa’s forces in Mexican territory returned to the border shortly after sunset. They expect to move out again tomorrow to pursue the bandits who, the report says, were driven into flight.
Villa led about 500 men into United States territory near Columbus New Mexico attacking the Seventh Cavalry guard. Reports say 19 Americans were killed and multiple buildings burned before Villa withdrew back across the border as 250 troops followed into Mexico.
Jeremiah Gridley born 1702 hailed as father of the Boston bar and Dudley Buck, organist and composer, celebrated in today’s anniversaries. The item notes a year ago today the British ship Ariel rammed and sank a German submarine, a reference to wartime events.
A local notice invites readers to invest in a cooperative bank with higher year end draw options. Visit 668 Bromfield Street, second floor, to speak with Mr Eldredge the treasurer for a booklet on the Vireo Co-operative Banka plan.
Cloudy conditions across northern New England with snow at night or Saturday. Southern New England sees partly cloudy skies and no warmth Friday with rain at night and likely snow by Saturday, lingering into late Saturday.
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