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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1916
Page
6
United States troops prepare options after General Funston reports Villa with 3000 men located near the border. Admiral Fletcher may mobilize Atlantic fleet if Mexican waters require action. Secretary Lansing pressed Carranza for authorization of the expedition, arguing intervention would have been forced by conditions.
Twelve hundred Carranza troops arrived at Palomas six miles south of Columbus flying a black and white flag to avoid confusion with bandits. Reports say they plan to aid American forces in pursuing Villa, signaling closer cooperation across the border.
A report from Juarez says Villa with about 3000 men plans a direct raid on the 500 Mormons settled near Casas Grandes Chihuahua. El Paso authorities threaten wholesale arrests of all Villistas if any hostile act is attempted. Carranza officials reject American aid, warning that US entry would mean war with Mexico and widespread trouble along the border.
Former Secretary Garrison arrived in Washington and called at the War Department for a conference with Secretary Baker. He offered his services to the administration during the emergency and is expected to stay to assist Baker for the present.
Timothy Leonard of the South End serves with Troop G, Thirteenth Cavalry, in Mexico. he joined the army two years ago and has been at New Mexico. His brothers are John E. Leonard riding master at Park Riding School and Patrick F. Leonard with Armstrong Transfer. Timothy holds a second class revolver shot medal won in 1913 at age 18. He reports in a letter he has been on the border since arriving.
In a northwest Chihuahua operation, Carranza troops are converging to trap Villa. General Calles moves 200 mounted men east from Agua Prieta to seal the eastern line while Gavira's detachments join to complete the encirclement. Gutierrez's units guard a potential Villa southward thrust from Chihuahua.
Washington March 10 In ordering United States troops into Mexico to hunt down Villa s bandit army President Wilson acted on the principle of international law sanctioning punitive expeditions against factions in a foreign state which can not be or are not prevented by the constitutional authorities of that state from attacking its neighbors.
Officials traced long precedent for cross border action under a hot trail rule. They cited Lawton raids into Mexico, Webster on the Caroline, Jackson’s punitive expeditions in Florida, and British findings, arguing the doctrine supports action in the Villa case.
Columbus New Mexico March 10 Colonel S J Slocum asked for one battalion of infantry and one squadron of cavalry to reinforce American forces. He stated I can go after him referring to Villa and his bandits.
Washington reports confidential word of another possible bandit attack along the border tonight. General Funston informed the War Department that forces are ready to repel any assault.
Secretary of War Baker says the United States will not enter Mexico in force. Mobile troops will locate and disperse or capture attacking bands and withdraw once the de facto government gains control. Border forces will be recruited to safeguard U S territory from further raids.
In El Paso March 10 army officers admit U S machine guns are faulty and prone to clog under stress. They note Columbus losses in the Villa attack, but say U S weapons still outperform Villistas and soldiers know how to handle them better.
Galveston Texas March 10 Colonel Wright commanding the Twenty third Infantry in camp at Galveston drills indicate readiness at a moment's notice under war conditions with units standing by for orders and movement possibilities.
Fort Crockett received orders to hold the regiment in readiness for movement at a moment's notice. If ordered out, the unit could be ready to start within a few hours.
In response to Colonel H. J. Slocum, three companies of the Twentieth Infantry were ordered to Columbus from Victoria New Mexico. The battalion arrived in Victoria from El Paso at dawn today under Major William Sample. One company remains at Victoria.
President Wilson considered addressing Congress to explain sending troops into Mexico after Villa but decided against it fearing an impression of a general invasion. He will not speak unless further important steps become necessary.
El Paso Texas March 10 General Manuel Banda a chief Villa commander in the campaign against Carranza was arrested here tonight as a suspicious character Two other former Villa officers also were arrested Because of the acuteness of the situation all Villistas who display activity are being arrested
Two infantry companies were sent from Douglas to Bisbee Arizona as a precaution after American soldiers crossed into Mexico. Bisbee, a mining town of about 22 000 residents includes roughly 6 000 Americans and the rest Mexicans. The move aims to prevent any inflaming of local tensions.
Chicago March 10 Corporal Michael Barmazal of Machine Gun Troop A First Cavalry wounded yesterday in the Columbus New Mexico raid died today. The body will be brought to Chicago for burial.
Massachusetts could mobil 8000 officers and men within 48 hours to any point named by President Wilson. Within two weeks at least 50,000 men with training could be mustered. Adjutant General Cole notes current enlistments near 4000, with equipment for a full war strength for 12 units on hand and increasing.
Standing arrangements exist with provisions and grocers to feed Massachusetts troops for two days while awaiting orders. Adjutant-General Cole says the militia could be mobilized in forty eight hours and notes Massachusetts ranks top among state troops for efficiency and readiness.
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable laxative substitute for calomel. It claims to improve skin tone and appetite, stimulate bile, and ease constipation with no dangerous after effects. Sold widely for 10 and 25 cents per box through druggists.
A home remedy advertisement promotes Minard's liniment as a dependable chest rub that loosens congestion eases coughs and may prevent severe illness. It claims the cream does not burn or blister stain or irritate, and notes druggists recommend it for New England homes.
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