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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1916
Page
6
Washington gives Carranza a chance to prove sincerity while Funston may have begun invasion. Embargo on arms via San Francisco Nogales and Los Angeles aims to cut Villa supply. War Department stays quiet as Funston plans moves on the Mexican frontier and Pershing’s potential role remains unconfirmed.
The United States replies to Carranza via Consul Silliman, approving reciprocal privileges for cross border pursuit of outlaws involved in border violence. It notes Columbus New Mexico incidents and confirms enforcement across the boundary by either country to suppress bands fleeing between nations. The note praises Mexico’s cordial cooperation and aims to erase lawlessness along the border.
More than 600 Americans and foreigners have left Mexico through the port of Nuevo Laredo since President Wilson ordered the pursuit of Francisco Villa, according to customs records released today in Laredo Texas.
The Day reports a Berne cable saying the Pope has prepared a document of great interest to Jews and likens it in importance to Innocent IV’s bull denouncing ritual murder charges. The statement aims to address Jewish sorrows in belligerent regions and urges justice and fairness.
Newport R I March 13 Orders from the Navy Depart ment transfer 200 apprentice seamen at the naval training station here to duty aboard ship. Ninety one go to the new super dreadnought Nevada at Boston and 119 to the Oklahoma at Philadelphia. There are 24 measles cases among the men and all have been isolated.
Washington March 13 Secretary Lansing issued a statement to remove misapprehension abroad and at home. He said the President authorizes him to assure that planned military operations will be scrupulously confined to the announced objective and will not infringe Mexico sovereignty or lead to intervention. The actions are intended to preclude intervention.
An advertisement touts ordinary nuxated iron as a safe, easily absorbed remedy to boost strength and endurance. It claims dramatic gains in 2 weeks for nervous, rundown individuals, with a money back and charity pledge if the product fails to double strength in 10 days. It cites Dr. Sauer of New York and lists local druggists.
About 700 to 800 Carranza soldiers left Agua Prieta and headed 75 miles to Nacozari under General P Elias Calles. More than 10 trains of supplies were sent south and El Tigre garrison was ordered to march if needed. Some 1200 soldiers are now gathered at Nacozari amid unclear aims.
Three special trains carrying the 23d Infantry with full field equipment will depart Galveston for El Paso tonight. The regiment has been in camp at Fort Crockett for several months.
El Paso reports Francisco Villa has shifted east toward the Santa Ana district south of Galeana after a conference with Mexican commandant Gavira at Juarez. Villa is said to have food stores and munitions there and would reach the Santa Maria River bed to access the area.
Reports from Colonel Gonzales say Villa is moving east from Casas Grandes toward Galeana, with Mexican and American forces pursuing. Wires to the Mormon colony were cut and restored, and Villa’s route may cross the Mexican Central Railway as Carranza and U.S. troops close in.
American residents of Sonora flocked to the U.S. border as General Carranza sought permission to cross into the United States. About 200 Americans were expected from Macozaris and the last of the foreign women and children left El Tigre while roughly 20 American men remained.
New York March 13 A squad of trained aviators will be concentrated immediately for possible service with United States troops in Mexico, announced by the Aero Club of America A second squad of 20 flyers will be held in readiness W Leonard Bonney formerly in command of Carranza aviation force will have charge The Aero Club has offered its machines and aviators and Secretary of War Baker says the offer will be accepted if needed.
Orders to ship 790000 rations weighing 640000 pounds to the Mexican border were received by Colonel A. D. Kniskern acting quartermaster of the Central Department U. S. A. The first shipment was prepared and shipped that night. It covers about two months for 12000 men. The order includes 200000 pounds of bacon 272000 pounds of corned beef 128000 pounds of roast beef and 40000 pounds of corned beef hash.
American troops totaling about 12 000, with 40 artillery batteries, concentrate along a 200 mile border from Douglas Arizona to El Paso Texas under Brigadier General John J Pershing. Major General Frederick Funston says plans remain to back up the expedition but timing is not fixed.
General Funston stated reports of U S troops crossing into Mexico to chase Villa are false and only a strong prepared force would be sent if expedition occurs. He noted six to eight regiments beyond border forces, with scattered movements and pending final disposition by General Pershing. The expedition would feature a complete motor supply train, including 54 trucks authorized by the War Department.
Large quantities of small arms ammunition were sent from New York to Mexico aboard the steamer Esperanza. The ship carried 500 000 rounds of rifle ammunition for the Carranza government, touched Havana today, and was due at Vera Cruz Thursday. Officials said they had no US government orders directing the shipment and it could not be stopped once in Mexican waters.
Militia men were posted around the National Guard armories in Phoenix and Tucson as a precautionary measure.
A Boston teacher, Miss Clem Duedone, reports relief from back pain weakness and digestive troubles after three bottles of Plant Juice. The Plant Juice Man promotes the tonic at Houghton & Dutton Co. drug department, with testimonials praising improved sleep and energy.
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