Villa raid on Columbus ends with heavy losses on both sides
In a fierce dawn assault by Villa’s force of about 1500 men, American troopers and Mexican townsfolk endured hours of fire and looting. Thirteenth Cavalry suffered seven killed and six wounded. Villa’s side reportedly lost over 100 dead with many wounded. Civilian deaths included eight Americans and a Sunday school delegate from Playas.
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George Williams
Thirteenth Cavalry
Frank Tompkins
Elmer Lindisley
Villa
Pablo Lopez
Fred Griffin
K Troop
John P. Saias
Griffin
Ryan
Rudolph Smyser
Smyser
Columbus
Mexico
Charles Dewitt Miller
Albuquerque
H. J.hart
el Paso
Walton Walker
Playas
N. M
W. T. Tichie
Oxidaze Advertised For Hereditary Lung Weakness
A letter from Mrs Grace V Sibley promotes Oxidaze as a remedy for inherited lung weakness and chronic coughs. She credits its use with restoring her son’s health, and notes a money back guarantee from druggists if it fails to stop coughing.
Just Apply This Paste and the Hairs Vanish Today
A home treatment claims to remove unwanted facial and neck hair by mixing water with delatone powder to form a stiff paste. Apply two to three minutes then rub off and wash. Use genuine delatone to avoid disappointment and achieve hair removal.
Villa Wounded In Battle Near El Paso
General Francisco Villa is reported badly wounded in a running fight with U S troops after the Columbus raid. The engagement occurred on Mexican soil during the pursuit in which Villa is said to have been wounded.
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EL Paso
Tex
Francisco Villa
Columbus
N. M
Battle in Ravine Involves Villa Raiders and Cavalry
Telegraphed from Columbus after the Thirteenth Cavalry pursued raiders into a deep ravine. Reports say about 100 Villa men were killed, with no American casualties. A captured bandit confirmed Villa was wounded and helped to escape.
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Columbus
Thirteenth Cavalry
Villa
Calles Pledges Pursuit of Villa. Backs Sonora Defense
General P. Elias Calles military governor of Sonora arrived at Agua Prieta to oversee operations against Francisco Villa. He vowed to stay until Villa is killed captured or driven elsewhere. He ordered border garrisons to cut off Villa with 600 cavalry ready to pursue into the mountains.
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Comiglas
United States
Mexico
Carranza
Callegs
Huachineta
Davisnca
Bacerne
Sonora
Chihuahua
Villa
Central Department Limited on War Strength for Mexico
Chicago March 9 Colonel TD A Fredericks commander of the Central Department of the U S Army said only one infantry regiment can be sent to Mexico at war strength as most troops are on the Mexican border. One cavalry regiment exists but is not at war strength and stationed at several forts. No artillery or engineers are available. Central Department lists 8725 men on the Mexican border, mostly infantry.
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Chicago
TD. A. Fredericks
Central Department
United States Army
Mexico
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Fort PD. A. Russell
Wyoming
Philippines
Fort Leavenworth
Fort Sheridan
Fort Robinson
Neb
Fort Meade
8. D
Fort Russell
Villa advances with 250 man force from Boca Grande River
Troops camped in the area with about 250 men faced a rising threat as Villa began his advance after spies indicated possible aid from Mexican residents. The first notice arrived when Private Griffin reported the movement late yesterday.
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Villa
Washington
Carranza
Boca Grande River
Griffin
U S. Considers Asking Carranza to Allow Troop Mission
Secretary Lansing announced that the United States may request Carranza's permission to send American troops into Mexico to pursue the Villa bandits who raided Columbus. The mission would be limited to this raid and troops would be withdrawn upon completion. The request to Carranza was expected to be sent tonight.
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Washington
Lansing
United States
Carranza
Mexico
Villa
Columbus
N. M
Freckles Remedy Promoted for Spring Treatment
A physician endorses ethine double strength as the best time to treat freckles before summer. The remedy is sold by druggists with a refund guarantee if it fails and promises noticeable improvement after a few applications.
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